Former Dallas Morning Newsie/current hot-stuff author Rena Pederson is as busy as a frog at a princess convention. Her "The King of Diamonds: The Search for the Elusive Texas Jewel Thief" is not only burning up printing presses, it's also got Rena being the belle of the ball for speaking engagements. Why, just within two days, she's booked for two North Texas non-profit … [Read more...] about Rena Pederson To Highlight The Write Stuff And Kick Off Friends Of DPL Diamond Jubilee Year
Michael Faircloth
Turtle Creek Park’s Holiday In The Hall Had Guests Dancing, Schmoozing And DIY “S’Moring”
While North Texas youngsters were winding down after their morning at NorthPark for the Children's Medical Center Foundation's Breakfast with Santa Spectacular on the morning of Sunday, December 3, grownup types were celebrating the holiday season at Turtle Creek Park as the sun was setting. With Arlington Hall decked out with ginormous snowflakes, its columns wrapped in lights … [Read more...] about Turtle Creek Park’s Holiday In The Hall Had Guests Dancing, Schmoozing And DIY “S’Moring”
Doing The Most Good Luncheon Did Very Well With A Couple Of Lisas And JB Delivering A Touchdown
For the 2023 Doing The Most Good Luncheon on Thursday, November 16, at the Anatole, it was like a reunion for The Salvation North Texas Major Paul McFarland and the day's keynote speaker, TV sportscaster James "JB" Brown. As guests like Michal Powell, Shelle Sills, Christie Carter, Shannon Graham, Bela Cooley, Ciara Biggers, Kim Quinn, Ann Dyer, Tiffany Divis and Luncheon … [Read more...] about Doing The Most Good Luncheon Did Very Well With A Couple Of Lisas And JB Delivering A Touchdown
Doing The Most Good Patrons Didn’t Let A Chilly, Wet Night Keep Them From Celebrating At The “White House”
Despite the 50-degree weather and rain on Thursday, November 9, Lee Ann and Alan White 's driveway was already decked out in holiday lights for The Salvation Army of North Texas' 2023 Doing The Most Good Luncheon patron party. As Luncheon Co-Chairs Lisa Cooley and Lisa Singleton joined Lee Ann in welcoming guests, Alan reported that despite having lost 75 pounds in the past … [Read more...] about Doing The Most Good Patrons Didn’t Let A Chilly, Wet Night Keep Them From Celebrating At The “White House”
Kentucky Derby Was Upstaged By Day At The Races See-And-Be-Seen Scene At Turtle Creek Park
Lisa and Clay Cooley were busy at the 2023 Day At The Races event on Saturday, May 6, at Turtle Creek Park's Arlington Hall. Well, Lisa was busy, anyway. Official-looking clipboard in hand, she was serving as a judge for the hat contest portion of the Turtle Creek Park Conservancy's annual fundraiser. "I've got to wander around," she said after briefly greeting an old friend … [Read more...] about Kentucky Derby Was Upstaged By Day At The Races See-And-Be-Seen Scene At Turtle Creek Park
35th Mad Hatter’s Topped Out Despite “Majestic” Challenges And More Than 600 Hatters
2023 Mad Hatter's Tea Co-Chairs Anne Stodghill and Kristina Wrenn had assembled a team to make the the 35th Women's Council of the Arboretum fundraiser a blowout. The theme was regally in keeping with the times — "Majestic Mad Hatter's Luncheon A Celebration of English Elegance." Ironically, the Thursday, April 20, date of the event created a slight issue preventing some … [Read more...] about 35th Mad Hatter’s Topped Out Despite “Majestic” Challenges And More Than 600 Hatters
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert!: 2023 Mad Hatter’s Tea
While the Brits were gearing up for the coronation of King Charles III (aka Princess Diana’s ex) across the pond, the Women’s Council of the Dallas Arboretum was in high fiddle for the 2023 Mad Hatter’s Tea that wasn’t. Actually, the Women’s Garden fundraiser co-chaired by gal pals Anne Stodghill and Kristina Wrenn was a luncheon. But who’s gonna grouse about such sundry little … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert!: 2023 Mad Hatter’s Tea
JUST IN: 2023 Mad Hatter’s Is Heading For “Majestic” Change For The Dallas Arboretum Fundraiser
While the valet parkers had expected 50 to show up for the 2023 Mad Hatter’s Reveal party at Anne and Steve Stodghill's manse Thursday night, more than 150 showed up eager to hear the plans for the Women’s Council of the Dallas Arboretum’s annual fundraiser. Started 35 years ago, when Mad Hatter's Tea Chair Carole Ann Brown and her compatriots kicked off an afternoon tea to … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2023 Mad Hatter’s Is Heading For “Majestic” Change For The Dallas Arboretum Fundraiser
Equest Blue Ribbon Ball Bubbled With Champagne, Scootin’ Boots And Posing Ponies
Guests at Equest's Blue Ribbon Ball were welcomed to Texas Horse Park on Saturday, June 4, by the hosts themselves — including a few of the four-legged variety. The occasion was the 41st annual fundraiser for the non-profit, which provides equine-assisted therapy and counseling. After picking up refreshments at the "champagne wall" before entering the venue, the more … [Read more...] about Equest Blue Ribbon Ball Bubbled With Champagne, Scootin’ Boots And Posing Ponies
Day At The Races Had Southern Spirit, Colorful Outfits — And A Surprising Outcome
Welcoming a packed house to the 14th annual Day at the Races at Turtle Creek Park, the Event Co-Chair and regional president for presenting sponsor Truist bank, Christian Corts, was sounding pretty confident about the outcome of the 2022 Kentucky Derby horse race. "Good luck — especially those of you who bet on Epicenter," Christian told the crowd of 120 at the … [Read more...] about Day At The Races Had Southern Spirit, Colorful Outfits — And A Surprising Outcome
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2022 Day At The Races
While the outcome of the 2022 Kentucky Derby may have been a shocker, the Turtle Creek Conservancy’s 2022 Day At The Races presented by Truist bank was a standout in its own right on Saturday, May 7. Before the two-minute run for the roses got underway, the crowd filling Arlington Hall and the adjoining tent was stunning. Despite ladies … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2022 Day At The Races