Before Savor the Symphony officially got started Thursday night at The Ritz, the size of the crowd was already impressive. According to organizers the fundraising event had achieved sold-out status quickly due to the pandemic’s limiting the attendance to less than 140. Another person laughed it was also because people were just wanting to get out and see … [Read more...] about Sold-Out Savor The Symphony At The Ritz Was A Gathering Of Music-Loving Friends
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2019 Crystal Charity Ball Platinum Circle Dinner Provided A Feast Of Catching Up
For the first time since temperatures hit the century mark, gents were having to pull out their best ties for an evening event on Thursday, September 5. The occasion was the 2019 Crystal Charity Ball Platinum Circle Dinner at the Dallas Country Club. The annual dinner underwritten by Comerica is considered a warm-up for the CCB Ten Best Dressed Fashion two-day events. As emcee … [Read more...] about 2019 Crystal Charity Ball Platinum Circle Dinner Provided A Feast Of Catching Up
31st Annual Children’s Cancer Fund Gala Was A True Family Affair
When Kimberly Schlegel Whitman chairs an event, she is known to bring all the right folks together. On Friday, April 26, she pulled out the big guns for the Children's Cancer Fund Annual Gala at the Hilton Anatole benefiting pediatric cancer research and treatment programs at Children's Health and UT Southwestern. Not only did Kim have Troy Aikman and Roger Staubach return as … [Read more...] about 31st Annual Children’s Cancer Fund Gala Was A True Family Affair
A 12-Year-Old Star Shines Brightly At Patron Party For Children’s Cancer Fund Annual Gala
Honorary Co-chair Roger Staubach was there with his wife, Marianne Staubach. So was Chair Kimberly Schlegel Whitman, as well as last year's Co-Chairs Candice Romo and Hollie Siglin. But on the evening of Tuesday, March 26, the real star of the patron party for the Children's Cancer Fund's 31st Annual "An Evening in the Garden" fundraiser was little Haylie … [Read more...] about A 12-Year-Old Star Shines Brightly At Patron Party For Children’s Cancer Fund Annual Gala
2018 Crystal Charity Ball’s “A Celebration In Nouvelle-Orleans” Was Bonheur De L’Amour
For 2018 Crystal Charity Ball Chair Claire Emanuelson, the mega-fundraiser for Dallas County children, was a love letter to her hometown, 300-year-old New Orleans, as well as a loving tribute to her late mother. Working with Event Producer Tom Addis and her CCB posse of 99 women plus some sidekicks like Niven Morgan and Shelby Wagner, the Hilton Anatole’s Chantilly Ballroom and … [Read more...] about 2018 Crystal Charity Ball’s “A Celebration In Nouvelle-Orleans” Was Bonheur De L’Amour
Jewel—And The Hartland-Mackies—Star At A 10th Anniversary Celebration For The Bridge
Dallas businessman Thomas Hartland-Mackie was surrounded by friends and well-wishers on Thursday, September 20, at The Bomb Factory. There, about 550 people had gathered for an evening event called "Impact: Celebrating 10 Years of Homeless Recovery." The well-wishing was well-deserved, as Thomas and his wife, Nasiba, not only chaired but also underwrote all costs for the … [Read more...] about Jewel—And The Hartland-Mackies—Star At A 10th Anniversary Celebration For The Bridge
Dallas Symphony Gala Launched The Season’s Formal Hoop-la With Everything From Butterflies to Buc-ee’s
Some of the black-tie guests got a bit of sticker shock when they arrived at the Meyerson Symphony Center on Saturday, September 15, for the Dallas Symphony Gala 2018. In addition to the parking ticket, they were told, “That’ll be $25.” Traditionally, upper-echelon formal events in Dallas that charge $500 per person provide complimentary parking. Some were caught off guard; … [Read more...] about Dallas Symphony Gala Launched The Season’s Formal Hoop-la With Everything From Butterflies to Buc-ee’s
‘Old-School Banker’ Norm Bagwell Accepts The 16th Annual Virginia Chandler Dykes Leadership Award At Belo Mansion And Pavilion
Banker and civic leader Norman P. Bagwell couldn't have been more gracious receiving the 16th Annual Virginia Chandler Dykes Leadership Award presented by Bank of Texas and Texas Woman's University and the Texas Woman's University Foundation. Referring to himself an "old-school banker" during his brief talk at the Belo Mansion and Pavilion on February 21, Bagwell said he's … [Read more...] about ‘Old-School Banker’ Norm Bagwell Accepts The 16th Annual Virginia Chandler Dykes Leadership Award At Belo Mansion And Pavilion
MySweetCharity Opportunity: 2017 Flora Award Gala
According to 2017 Flora Award Gala Co-Chairs Kathryn Febbroriello, Angela Shank and Amelia Valz, We are thrilled to honor three of Texas Discovery Gardens’ longtime supporters with the 2017 Flora Award Gala on Thursday, October 26. Bettye Slaven, Janet Smith and Marilyn Waisanen exemplify the mission of the award, which serves to recognize outstanding citizens who have … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Opportunity: 2017 Flora Award Gala
Myrna And Bob Schlegel, Myrna D. Schlegel/Aware Scholarship Fund And Pam And Dan Busbee To Be Honored At Celebrate The Moments
Aware really knows how to show the love. Just last month it was announced that Myrna and Bob Schlegel had re-energized the Myrna D. Schlegel/Aware Scholarship Fund to support those specializing in gerontology nursing. Now, Aware President Venise Stuart and 2017 Aware Affair Celebrate the Moments Co-Chairs Angela Fontana and Andrew Szuwalski and Penny Reid and Thomas Nolan … [Read more...] about Myrna And Bob Schlegel, Myrna D. Schlegel/Aware Scholarship Fund And Pam And Dan Busbee To Be Honored At Celebrate The Moments
Myrna D. Schlegel/Award Scholarship Fund Gets A Boost In Funding For Nurses Specializing In Gerontology
The Aware crowd broke a plethora of news at its meeting on Thursday, September 15, at Myrna and Bob Schlegel’s estate. But more about that in the days to come. The biggest news was the announcement of the Myrna D. Schlegel/Aware Scholarship Fund. Established in 1999 by Aware in honor of Myrna Schlegel, it has grown over the years to more than $255,000. At the meeting it … [Read more...] about Myrna D. Schlegel/Award Scholarship Fund Gets A Boost In Funding For Nurses Specializing In Gerontology