The 2022 Crystal Charity Ball committee members may have felt like it was on Ground Hog Day for its 2022 Wrap Up Luncheon on Wednesday, November 16. With top hospitable greetings from the curb by valet parkers at Headington Companies’ Joule Hotel’s Sassetta restaurant, it had all the signs of a return to pre-pandemic days of seamless eventing. But it didn’t exactly go that way. … [Read more...] about 2022 Crystal Charity Ball Wrap Up Lunch Was Charming Despite A Sassetta Slo-Mo Meal
Pam Perella
Crystal Charity Ball’s Circle of Angels Took Off With A Slow Start But It Was Worth The Stall
Considered one of the fun events leading up to the annual Crystal Charity Ball, the Circle of Angels dinner on Tuesday, October 25, in the Pecan Room at Old Parkland appeared to suffer from the season's valet challenges. In trying to enter the Old Parkland grounds, luxury vehicles were waiting in the valet lineup for 15 to 20 minutes as evening traffic stalled along Maple … [Read more...] about Crystal Charity Ball’s Circle of Angels Took Off With A Slow Start But It Was Worth The Stall
2022 Celebrating Women Patron Party Celebrated The Return Of In-Person Fundraising
Had it really been 10 years since Claire and Dwight Emanuelson hosted the 2012 Celebrating Women Luncheon patron party — and the luncheon's star attraction, Rob Lowe — at their former estate in Highland Park? Karen and Donald Key could scarcely believe it, either. That sent Karen on a hunt through her phone's photos to prove that she'd indeed been there with Lowe that … [Read more...] about 2022 Celebrating Women Patron Party Celebrated The Return Of In-Person Fundraising
Crystal Charity Ball Former Chairmen Were Feted With Italian Confetti In Meadows Museum
While paddles were being raised at The Family Place's ReuNight in the Nasher Sculpture Center Garden on Thursday, May 12, the SMU campus may have appeared empty with students heading home for summer break. But over at the campus' Meadows Museum, the Crystal Charity Ball's Former Chairmen's Dinner was taking place in its gorgeous galleries. To start the evening … [Read more...] about Crystal Charity Ball Former Chairmen Were Feted With Italian Confetti In Meadows Museum
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2022 Crystal Charity Ball Former Chairmen’s Supper
The Crystal Charity Ball 2022 Former Chairmen’s dinner had a definite international flare on Thursday, May 12. Taking place in the Meadows Museum’s Gene and Jerry Jones Great Hall with 18th century Spanish paintings on the salmon-colored walls, CCB Chair Susan Farris and Event Chair Cheryl Joyner arranged to have an Italian Cena Dell’ex Presidente (a “supper honoring past … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2022 Crystal Charity Ball Former Chairmen’s Supper
2021 Crystal Charity Ball Check Presentation Warmed Hearts Despite A Chill In The Air
It looked like Old Man Winter hadn’t headed elsewhere Wednesday, March 30. With the temperatures in the lower 50s and winds blowing, it was the perfect night to light up the chimera. Instead more than 100 Dallas County children’s non-profits felt the warmth of the 2021 Crystal Charity Ball fundraising. In Pam and Vin Perella’s beautiful refreshed home with warm colors, the … [Read more...] about 2021 Crystal Charity Ball Check Presentation Warmed Hearts Despite A Chill In The Air
Crystal Charity Ball 70th Anniversary Tea Celebrated Past Chairs With A Charming Tribute
As the Crystal Charity Ball committee of 100 entered its 70th year of raising funds for Dallas County children’s non-profits, 2022 Chair Susan Farris decided to kick it off by holding a tea honoring the past chairs on Thursday, March 3. Since its establishment in 1952, the ladies had provided more than $175M. While some might have thought the occasion might take place at a … [Read more...] about Crystal Charity Ball 70th Anniversary Tea Celebrated Past Chairs With A Charming Tribute
2021 Crystal Charity Ball Chair Leslie Diers’ Tea Was A Continuation Of Peace, Love, London
A couple of weeks after the Crystal Charity Ball, the outgoing chair usually holds a tea to thank the committee and staff for their support. But 2021 CCB Chair Leslie Diers’ tea seemed to be more of an after-party for her Peace Love London theme gala. It was obvious that the whimsy factor was in place before guests like Ola Fojtasek, Lisa Cooley, … [Read more...] about 2021 Crystal Charity Ball Chair Leslie Diers’ Tea Was A Continuation Of Peace, Love, London
2021 Crystal Charity Ball Brought “Peace, Love, London” Across The Pond For Dallas Children Charities
When the 2020 Crystal Charity Ball’s “Majestic Britannia” had to be canceled due to COVID three months out, 2021 CCB Chair Leslie Diers did the pandemic pivot. With her love of music, and realizing that event producer Tom Addis had already started focusing on across the pond, she decided to keep the British feel but with a bit of Carnaby Street added in. The result was “Peace, … [Read more...] about 2021 Crystal Charity Ball Brought “Peace, Love, London” Across The Pond For Dallas Children Charities
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert!: 2021 Crystal Charity Ball Midpoint Luncheon
With pandemic restrictions easing, the 2021 Crystal Charity Ball committee held its annual Midpoint Luncheon to update one and all on the progress made so far for the yearlong fundraising for Dallas County children’s nonprofits. With the threat of rain being delayed, the site of the luncheon was a perfect pick — the ever-popular Katy Trail Ice House. The outdoor … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert!: 2021 Crystal Charity Ball Midpoint Luncheon
JUST IN: Longtime Fundraising Volunteer Susan Farris Named 2022 Crystal Charity Ball Chair
Following a grueling 2020, the Crystal Charity Ball committee is looking to brighter days … or make that brighter years ahead. It has just been announced by 2021 CCB Chair Leslie Diers that 2020 Underwriting Chair Susan Farris has been named 2021 CCB Chair-Elect/2022 CCB Chair. According to Leslie, “Susan’s extensive experience in the Dallas community, her proven … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Longtime Fundraising Volunteer Susan Farris Named 2022 Crystal Charity Ball Chair