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Pumpkins And Pecans Provide The Power Of Pie Just In Time For Thanksgiving Feasting

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Pumpkins have a two-fold purpose this time of year. Last month they brought out the creativity resulting in terrific jack-o’-lanterns. Now, they’re being recycled into pumpkin pies just in time for Thanksgiving that’s just days away.And some of the best pies are going to be part of the VNA’s Sixth Annual Power of Pie. For just $25, you have your choice of a pumpkin pie, a … [Read more...] about Pumpkins And Pecans Provide The Power Of Pie Just In Time For Thanksgiving Feasting

Cattle Baron’s Live Auction Item #15: Abbadia Celestina In Italy – La Dolce Vita*

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This 2018 Cattle Baron's Ball live auction item is a religious experience. It's a 1,000-year-old abbey situated on a 50-acre estate that include the Abbadia Celestina villa, a six-hole golf course, tennis court, vineyard and so very much more. The winner of this package will host eight guests for this ultimate getaway for six nights/seven days. But there's even more. For … [Read more...] about Cattle Baron’s Live Auction Item #15: Abbadia Celestina In Italy – La Dolce Vita*

Neiman Marcus Exec Kevin Hurst Is Trading In His Name Badge For An Epicurean Delight

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Since Neiman Marcus Director of Charitable Giving Kevin Hurst moved to Dallas in 2013, he’s proved to have the NM DNA of creativity and style. One example was when the decision was made to no longer use the crawl tubes that had been featured in the NM Downtown store windows at Christmas time. Instead of tossing them out, Kevin arranged to have them donated to … [Read more...] about Neiman Marcus Exec Kevin Hurst Is Trading In His Name Badge For An Epicurean Delight

JUST IN: 2018 Art Ball Chair Rebecca Enloe Fletcher Reveals Fundraiser Sponsors And Brian Bolke And Faisal Halum To Chair Live Auction

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Dallas Museum of Art 2018 Art Ball Chair Rebecca Enloe Fletcher has pulled together some dang impressive types for the Saturday, April 21st “Art Ball — Horizon: Now. New. Next.”She had a real challenge when it came to the curators for the live auction after last year’s team of Merry Vose and Rajan Patel.Well, hold on to your paddles and check your Black Card status. … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2018 Art Ball Chair Rebecca Enloe Fletcher Reveals Fundraiser Sponsors And Brian Bolke And Faisal Halum To Chair Live Auction

JUST IN: It’s Oscar Time For Crystal Charity Ball Fashion Show And Luncheon

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It’s double Oscar time in these parts. Come Sunday night a lot of folks are going to be tuning into the 90th Academy Awards to see which movie of the year will be the best — “Darkest Hour,” “Dunkirk,” “The Post,” “Lady Bird,” “Phantom Thread,” “Call Me By Your Name,” “Three Billboards Outside Ebbing,” “Get Out” or “The Shape of Water.”And speaking of “shape” and … [Read more...] about JUST IN: It’s Oscar Time For Crystal Charity Ball Fashion Show And Luncheon

NorthPark’s Bulgari Was Bubbling With Champagne And News For The St. Valentine’s Day Luncheon And Fashion Show Patron Party

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While Officine Panerai was filled with guys partying, Bulgari was blooming with fashionable gals like  Lynn McBee, Mary Parker, KJ Sanger, Megan Fisher Flanagan, Lisa Cooley, Kim Hext, Lisa Singleton and Heather Randall for the St. Valentine's Day Luncheon And Fashion Show on Thursday, February 1, at NorthPark.2018 St. V-Day Co-Chairs Roz Colombo and Nancy Gopez were … [Read more...] about NorthPark’s Bulgari Was Bubbling With Champagne And News For The St. Valentine’s Day Luncheon And Fashion Show Patron Party

Minnie Marcus Butterfly Garden Takes Root At Neiman Marcus’ Original Site, Today’s One Main Place In Downtown Dallas

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Neiman Marcus President/CEO Karen Katz had a lot of things on her mind just before 9 a.m. on Friday, July 14. As she crossed North Field Street to One Main Place with NM Corporate Communications and Events VP Mimi Sterling, she was checking her cellphone. Yup, there were meetings and folks whom she had on her schedule.Still, this appointment was important to Karen. It … [Read more...] about Minnie Marcus Butterfly Garden Takes Root At Neiman Marcus’ Original Site, Today’s One Main Place In Downtown Dallas

JUST IN: 2017 National Philanthropy Day Luncheon Plans And Awardees Announced

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The news and announcements aren’t taking any time off this summer.  32nd Annual National Philanthropy Day Luncheon Chair Meagan Burton just revealed plans and the 2017 National Philanthropy Day Awardees for the fundraiser "recognizing those who have made exceptional contributions to our community."Drum roll, please. This year’s awardees include the following … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2017 National Philanthropy Day Luncheon Plans And Awardees Announced

Sold-Out Alert!: Crystal Charity Ball Ten Best Dressed Women Of Dallas Fashion Show And Luncheon

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That day has come. In keeping with the age-old tradition of being a done deal before North Texas evacuates for the summer, the Crystal Charity Ball Ten Best Dressed Women of Dallas Fashion Show and Luncheon is sold out.     So, if you had planned on personally handing your check in Tuesday, scrub it. That is, unless it’s an awful hefty check and who … [Read more...] about Sold-Out Alert!: Crystal Charity Ball Ten Best Dressed Women Of Dallas Fashion Show And Luncheon

MySweet2017Goals: Kevin Hurst

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According to Neiman Marcus Charitable Giving and Associate Volunteerism Kevin Hurst,"Personally, I vow to either stop buying more marathon and triathlon gear or put it on and start getting my ROI."Professionally, I hope to continue to raise awareness of the need for quality youth arts education and the impact that these programs have on students, not just in DFW, but … [Read more...] about MySweet2017Goals: Kevin Hurst

A Lesson In Appreciation Made The Grade At Herbert Marcus Elementary School With Cookies, Pajamas And Paper

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As adorable cuties and oldies sent wishes to Santa for Barbies, Birkin handbags, Anki Cozmo robots and DJI Phantom 4 Drones,  there were others whose want was much less.On the afternoon of Wednesday, December 21, the Neiman Marcus marketing and public relations types like Mimi Sterling, Ginger Reeder, Sandy Marple, Wendy Segal, Kristin Fletcher and others set up … [Read more...] about A Lesson In Appreciation Made The Grade At Herbert Marcus Elementary School With Cookies, Pajamas And Paper