Like the swallows returning to Mission San Juan Capistrano, the Dallas Symphony Orchestra League Presentation Gala debutantes in their billowing white gowns were presented on stage at the Morton Meyerson before family and friends on Saturday, February 8. While the Gittings portraits were lined up at the lobby entrance, the Renaissance Foyer and the upper level Loge Terrace were … [Read more...] about Dallas Symphony Orchestra League Debs (Texas) Dipped And Danced The Night Away
Melissa Lewis
Dallas Symphony Orchestra League Presentation Ball Underwriters Put On The Ritz
Dallas Symphony Orchestra League Presentation Ball Chair Melissa Lewis smiled about her hair that now extended past her shoulders. While others may have envied the length, Melissa admitted she was looking forward to having it cut back to chin length. But that wouldn’t happen until Tuesday, February 11. The reason was that on the evening of Saturday, February 8, she … [Read more...] about Dallas Symphony Orchestra League Presentation Ball Underwriters Put On The Ritz
The McCaslands, The Olsons And The Late Sue Ringle Were Honored At The Arboretum’s Great Contributor Gala
The Cowboys may have been playing the Bears on Thursday, December 5, on TV, but according to the crowds lining up at the Arboretum, nobody was watching. So much was going at the 66-acre wonderland. Folks were queued up to wander the beautiful grounds with its holiday decorations and nighttime lighting; young people in long gowns and suits made their way to A Tasteful Place for … [Read more...] about The McCaslands, The Olsons And The Late Sue Ringle Were Honored At The Arboretum’s Great Contributor Gala
Dallas Symphony Orchestra League’s Fashion Notes Blossomed With “Flowers” At Tables And On The Runway
The weather on Monday, November 4, couldn't have been more perfect for a "flower." In this case, it was the Dallas Symphony Orchestra League's "Fashion Notes" at the Ritz honoring local designer Patti Flowers. As the crowed of 300+ gathered for the Mystery Notes reception, the talk of the day was still about those recovering from the October 24th tornado. Jeweler Richard … [Read more...] about Dallas Symphony Orchestra League’s Fashion Notes Blossomed With “Flowers” At Tables And On The Runway
2019 DSOL Presentation Debs Received Roses At Announcement Reception
The reveal of this season's Dallas Symphony Orchestra League debs took place at Stanley Korshak on Thursday, June 6, a little later than usual this year. While it was great not to collide with graduations and other fundraisers, the scheduling resulted in some debs, DSOL presentation emcee Stan Gardner and deb doyenne Barbara Averitt being out of town due to a variety of reasons … [Read more...] about 2019 DSOL Presentation Debs Received Roses At Announcement Reception
Dallas Arboretum’s Vintners’ Dinner Was A Deliciously Beautiful Evening At “A Tasteful Place”
In the days leading up to Friday, March 22, weather guessers were rolling up their sleeves preparing for a rainy occasion. Little did they know that Dallas Arboretum President/CEO Mary Brinegar had made other arrangements. With After School Dallas taking place in Ginsburg Plaza and Rosine Hall and the seated dinner for the $500-per guest Vintner’s Dinner over at A … [Read more...] about Dallas Arboretum’s Vintners’ Dinner Was A Deliciously Beautiful Evening At “A Tasteful Place”
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: Vintners’ Dinner
Food and Wine Festival Chair Melissa Lewis decided to ramp up the Dallas Arboretum fundraiser from a one evening event to a three-day extravaganza including grazing, demonstrations and all types of edible activities from Thursday, March 21 thru Saturday, March 23. One of the highlights was Friday night’s Vintners’ Dinner in The Tasteful Place’s Charlotte and Donald Test … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: Vintners’ Dinner
Les Femmes Du Monde Members Celebrated The Holidays And A Year Of Success At Cynthia Beaird’s
The Les Femmes du Monde ladies like Virginia Chandler Dykes, Patricia Crocker, Pat Pace and Eleanor Casey celebrated the holidays with wine at Cynthia Beaird’s Old Highland Park home on Tuesday, December 11. And they had a lot to celebrate. Not only had the year been filled with meetings, luncheons and teas, its Woman of the Year dinner honoring Center for BrainHealth … [Read more...] about Les Femmes Du Monde Members Celebrated The Holidays And A Year Of Success At Cynthia Beaird’s
Ray Washburne And ‘Woman of the Year’ Sandi Chapman Are Featured At Annual Les Femmes Du Monde Gala
There was a Kevin Bacon, Six Degrees of Separation feel to the Les Femmes du Monde's 2018 Woman of the Year Gala on Wednesday, October 24, at the Dallas Country Club. The evening's honoree, Sandi Chapman, Ph.D, founder and chief director of the Center for BrainHealth, said the late Al Hill Jr. often visited the Center, which is part of The University of Texas at … [Read more...] about Ray Washburne And ‘Woman of the Year’ Sandi Chapman Are Featured At Annual Les Femmes Du Monde Gala
JUST IN: Center For BrainHealth’s Dr. Sandra Chapman Named Les Femmes Du Monde’s Woman Of The Year
Keeping up with Mari Epperson, Melissa Lewis and Venise Stuart is a full-time job. In the past four months, each of them has chaired an event and/or been president of a nonprofit with the help of the other two. Now, the trio has already lined up their fall project — Les Femmes Du Monde's Woman Of The Year Gala. This evening at Penny Reid's and Tom Nolan's Park Cities … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Center For BrainHealth’s Dr. Sandra Chapman Named Les Femmes Du Monde’s Woman Of The Year
2018 Dallas Symphony Orchestra League Presentation Followed The Tradition Of Bowing Debutantes Plus A Shout-Out Of Love
One might have thought that The Dallas Theater Center had moved across the street to the Meyerson when the Dallas Symphony Orchestra League Presentation Ball took place there on Saturday, February 17. But, more about that later. Before the evening of bowing and dancing got underway for the 1,060 guests, hints of a formal pep rally were simmering. Meyerson ushers found … [Read more...] about 2018 Dallas Symphony Orchestra League Presentation Followed The Tradition Of Bowing Debutantes Plus A Shout-Out Of Love