When one becomes a Crystal Charity Ball chair, the past years of fundraising tales tend to become word-of-mouth, hand-me-downs. It is at the annual former chairmen's supper when memories are shared and compared. But somewhere along the line, one of the CCB chair's legendary accomplishments in the world of advertising and the international flair of her ball had been remembered … [Read more...] about Crystal Charity Ball Former Chairmen Learned How One Of Their Own Had ♥-ed NY
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MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2024 Crystal Charity Ball Former Chairmen’s Dinner
The Crystal Charity Ball former chairmen's dinner is traditionally a catch-up even combining recent updates and memories of past balls. But on Tuesday, May 21, at Turtle Creek Park's Arlington Hall, the supper under the crystal chandeliers sponsored by Bank of America proved to be an eye-opener for the decades of leaders like Linda Beach (1998), Christie Carter, 2016) Tucker … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2024 Crystal Charity Ball Former Chairmen’s Dinner
Silver Jubilee Celebrating Women Luncheon’s Letters Are Coming To Mailboxes But Why Wait
Looking at the women signing letters at the round tables at "a local country club" recently, Carolyn Brown recalled her journey that started in 2016 when she sensed something in the side of her sports bra. Only the "something" was in her breast ... a lump. But that didn't make sense. There was no family history of breast cancer and besides, she was only in her 20s with a … [Read more...] about Silver Jubilee Celebrating Women Luncheon’s Letters Are Coming To Mailboxes But Why Wait
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2023 Crystal Charity Ball Underwriters Cocktail Party
With the 2023 Crystal Charity Ball's theme being "Masterpieces in the Making," it only made sense to hold the CCB Underwriter Cocktail Party at Kathy and Harlan Crow's Library, an evolving collection of priceless art, antiques and treasures. Before the guests like Lyda Hill, Alice and Curt Farmer, Courtney Wang, Laran O'Neill … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2023 Crystal Charity Ball Underwriters Cocktail Party
2023 Dallas Zoo To Do Had The Party Animals Grazing, Bidding And Dancing The Night Away
With Daylight Saving Time about to reset clocks back an hour later that night, Dallas Zoo residents were amazed at the crowd of 700 who turned out on Saturday, November 4, for the 32nd Zoo To Do 2023. Featuring the theme "Adventure Awaits," the zoo's biggest annual fundraiser was presented by The Eugene McDermott Foundation and Honorary Chair Lyda Hill. While the … [Read more...] about 2023 Dallas Zoo To Do Had The Party Animals Grazing, Bidding And Dancing The Night Away
2023 Crystal Charity Ball Circle Of Angels Dinner Held Forth In A Mega Volk Estates Mansion
Looking around the gargantuan new mansion of Christy Thompson and Stephen Hill that had been years in the making, one guest at the Crystal Charity Ball Circle of Angels Dinner on Thursday, November 2, wished aloud that s/he had worn their walk-about shoes to get a better feel for the 24,000-square-foot-plus house and grounds. Said another of the evening's 120 or so guests, … [Read more...] about 2023 Crystal Charity Ball Circle Of Angels Dinner Held Forth In A Mega Volk Estates Mansion
Dallas Symphony Orchestra Gala Toasted “An Evening In Paris” With A Flute-Producing Button
As guests arrived at the entrance of the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center for the annual Dallas Symphony Orchestra Gala Concert and After-Party on Saturday, September 30, they were immediately directed to walk to their left. There, they encountered a tall wall of greenery and white flowers surrounding small windows with gold curtains, and other windows boasting signage of the … [Read more...] about Dallas Symphony Orchestra Gala Toasted “An Evening In Paris” With A Flute-Producing Button
Zoo To Do Kick Off Had Maseratis Out Front And A Menagerie In The Back Where “Adventure Awaits”
For night-time affairs when the guest count is one number, the car count is usually half that number. The reason? Because couples tend to arrive in one car. That’s why it surprised veteran event planners to see way more than 65 Ferraris, Bentleys and Maseratis hugging the curb along Lakeside Drive for the expected 125 guests at the 2023 Zoo To Do kick-off party on Sunday, … [Read more...] about Zoo To Do Kick Off Had Maseratis Out Front And A Menagerie In The Back Where “Adventure Awaits”
Crystal Charity Ball Ma’ams Were Honored At A Supper In A Marvelous “Crow”‘s Nest
It was a gathering of the Crystal Charity Ball "Ma'ams," as they're called. Once a woman chairs the Dallas County children's non-profit fundraiser, she automatically becomes a Ma'am. For the 2023 Ma'ams dinner, 22 were at Barbara Hunt Crow's fabulous home overlooking Hackberry Creek on Wednesday, May 17. While Barbara had so wanted to have the seated supper in her … [Read more...] about Crystal Charity Ball Ma’ams Were Honored At A Supper In A Marvelous “Crow”‘s Nest
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2023 Crystal Charity Ball Former Chairmen Dinner
Almost a third of the Crystal Charity Ball former chairmen gathered at Barbara Hunt Crow’s marvelous home overlooking Hackberry Creek on Wednesday, May 17. The occasion was the annual dinner honoring the ladies, known as “The Ma’ams,” who had raised more than $149M for Dallas County children's non-profits since 1952. Originally the plan had called for … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2023 Crystal Charity Ball Former Chairmen Dinner
More Than 100 Gently Experienced Fashions Were On The SAWA’s Fundraiser Runway
The doors of the Meyerson had hardly opened when the ladies who shop arrived on Tuesday, May 16, for the Salvation Amy Women Auxiliary's 30th Anniversary Fashion Show and Luncheon. The draw for the prompt show up was the Chic Boutique's Early Bird Special, where even pretty gowns were going for just three Alexander Hamiltons. With Boutique Curator Ken Weber providing each guest … [Read more...] about More Than 100 Gently Experienced Fashions Were On The SAWA’s Fundraiser Runway