Back in the early 1900s young women were limited in their opportunities. If they were born into families of wealth and standing, they made their debuts, married well, had children and tended to the family's prominence within the community. If they were what-would-eventually-be-called "middle class," they would attend school and/or get a job until they married a respectable … [Read more...] about A Passing: Margaret Milam McDermott
Mary McDermott Cook
Dallas Historical Society’s Awards Of Excellence Honorees And Patrons Were Celebrated At Mary McDermott Cook’s Dump Top
Despite construction turning the circular driveway of Mary McDermott Cook’s Dump Top home into a semi-circle on Tuesday, October 24, the valets whisked the Dallas Historical Society’s 36th Annual Awards for Excellence Luncheon patrons to the McDermott entrance lined with pumpkins. Among the first to arrive were Marnie and Kern Wildenthal, who were making an appearance … [Read more...] about Dallas Historical Society’s Awards Of Excellence Honorees And Patrons Were Celebrated At Mary McDermott Cook’s Dump Top
JUST IN: Mary McDermott Cook To Take A Second Bow As Honorary Chair For 2017 Zoo To Do’s “Animal Gathering”
Animal-loving philanthropist Mary McDermott Cook had so much fund fundraising as last year's Zoo To Do's honorary chair that she's signed up for a second year. In fact, quite a few of the 2016 Zoo To Do crew is making a return trip to raise money for the Dallas Zoo including 2017 Co-Chair Barbara Daseke and 2017 Live Auction Co-Chair Hal Brierley. This year's event … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Mary McDermott Cook To Take A Second Bow As Honorary Chair For 2017 Zoo To Do’s “Animal Gathering”
25th Anniversary Of Zoo To Do Was More Fun Than A Barrel Full Of Monkeys Thanks To The Zoo Brothers
Greeting October, Mother Nature blessed North Texas with Chamber of Commerce picture perfect weather. Perhaps this condition was due to Zoo To Do Co-Chairs/Heavyhitters Hal Brierley, Don Glendenning and John Levy (aka Zoo Brothers) producing an incredible 25th anniversary for the Dallas Zoo fundraiser. They even managed to have philanthropist Mary McDermott Cook agree to … [Read more...] about 25th Anniversary Of Zoo To Do Was More Fun Than A Barrel Full Of Monkeys Thanks To The Zoo Brothers
Zoo To Do Patrons Celebrated The Zoo Brothers High Atop Dump Top
The Zoo Brothers are not a new all-boy rap group. Nor are they Pokémon critters. They made their official debut at at the Zoo To Do patron party on Thursday, September 22 at Mary McDermott Cook’s Dump Top home. With the Margaret Hunt Hill and Margaret McDermott bridges in the background, the Brothers (Hal Brierley, Don Glendenning and John Levy) reported on their co-chairing … [Read more...] about Zoo To Do Patrons Celebrated The Zoo Brothers High Atop Dump Top
Hal, Don And John To Tri-Chair 25th Anniversary Of Zoo To Do’s “Silver Safari” Presented By The Eugene McDermott Foundation
It was 25 years ago that Zoo To Do was created, turning the Dallas Zoo into a festival of food, silent auctions and entertainment, much to the fascination of the critter residents. The giraffes love it because there are always guests who give them extra helpings of munchies. And speaking of the food, it’s a showcase of chefs impressing one and all with edibles. To … [Read more...] about Hal, Don And John To Tri-Chair 25th Anniversary Of Zoo To Do’s “Silver Safari” Presented By The Eugene McDermott Foundation
Robert S. Folsom Leadership Award Patrons Party At “The Dump Top” With Honoree Bobby Lyle
The Robert S. Folsom Leadership Award patron party was going to draw a crowd. After all, it was honoring Bobby Lyle. But then the invitation arrived in mailboxes and that guaranteed a bona fide turn out. The party was to be at Mary McDermott Cook’s new, not-moved-into home, “The Dump Top.” Mary explained the naming of the Bill Booziotis-design home was due to its … [Read more...] about Robert S. Folsom Leadership Award Patrons Party At “The Dump Top” With Honoree Bobby Lyle
JUST IN: 2015 TACA Silver Cup Recipients Announced
Racing...okay, so slo-mo driving thanks to traffic... across town, more announcements were being made over in Preston Hollow. Yup, the 2015 TACA Silver Cup recipients were just announced! Following tradition, the announcement was made at Jennifer and John Eagle’s art-filled home. Oh, you’re wondering who the recipients are? Drum roll…Catherine Rose and Don … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2015 TACA Silver Cup Recipients Announced