For weeks, Community Partners of Dallas’ President/CEO Paige McDaniel and Development and Communications VP Joanna Clarke have been busting at the seams to share a secret — the 2020 Chick Lit Luncheon’s headliner. Now the big day of reveal has come. The ladies at the helm of this year’s fundraiser include Co-Chairs Sally Dutter and Beth Thoele, Honorary Chair Tracey … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2020 Chick Lit Luncheon La-Di-Da Speaker Revealed
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Dallas Symphony Orchestra League’s Fashion Notes Blossomed With “Flowers” At Tables And On The Runway
The weather on Monday, November 4, couldn't have been more perfect for a "flower." In this case, it was the Dallas Symphony Orchestra League's "Fashion Notes" at the Ritz honoring local designer Patti Flowers. As the crowed of 300+ gathered for the Mystery Notes reception, the talk of the day was still about those recovering from the October 24th tornado. Jeweler Richard … [Read more...] about Dallas Symphony Orchestra League’s Fashion Notes Blossomed With “Flowers” At Tables And On The Runway
2019 Crystal Charity Ball’s Circle Of Angels Dinner Dazzled Guests At The Bests’ Estate
Some guests who had RSVP'd failed to show because they came down with the flu. Other MIAs still hadn't recovered from the nine tornadoes that ripped through the Dallas area just a few days before. Whatever the reasons for the 10 absences — including one entire table — 70 out of an anticipated 80 guests did turn out on Wednesday, October 23, for the Crystal Charity Ball Circle … [Read more...] about 2019 Crystal Charity Ball’s Circle Of Angels Dinner Dazzled Guests At The Bests’ Estate
JUST IN: 2020 Mad Hatter’s Theme, Honorary Chair And Deets Announced
Despite the off-and-on drips of rain, the Women's Council of the Dallas Arboretum soldiered on at Tootsie's Thursday night with the announcement of the 2020 Mad Hatter’s logo, the theme and the honorary chair at Tootsie's. Women’s Council President Venise Stuart and her fashionable buddy/2020 Chair Patti Flowers revealed that in addition to Lynn Dealey’s designing the logo … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2020 Mad Hatter’s Theme, Honorary Chair And Deets Announced
Kappa Kappa Gamma’s 25th Anniversary Of Tablescapes Was A Feast For The Eyes And Dining
Those Dallas Kappa Kappa Gamma alumnae have always been known for taste and timing and this year's 25 anniversary of the organization's fundraiser Tablescapes lived up to that reputation on Monday, October 14, and Tuesday, October 15. After a Monday night of viewing and grazing at Tablescapes by Candlelight sneak preview of the dozens and dozens of table settings throughout the … [Read more...] about Kappa Kappa Gamma’s 25th Anniversary Of Tablescapes Was A Feast For The Eyes And Dining
Dallas Kappa Kappa Gamma Alumnae Kicked Off Tablescapes’ 25th Anniversary Monday
Those Dallas Kappa Kappa Gamma Alumnae literally hold the "key" to success when it comes to fundraising events. And, boy, do they cover all the bases, especially when it comes to the 25th anniversary of Tablescapes! Today, in addition to the evening Tablescapes by Candlelight at the Dallas Country Club, they held a sneak preview of the set-up of the tables at 4 p.m. And … [Read more...] about Dallas Kappa Kappa Gamma Alumnae Kicked Off Tablescapes’ 25th Anniversary Monday
Nothing Could Stop The 2019 Blue Jean Ball From Raising Funds For Luke’s FastBreaks
Poor Olivia and Jeff Kearney. The Fort Worth couple had the best of intentions to head east to Dallas in time for Luke’s FastBreaks’ (LFB) 2019 Blue Jean Ball on the evening of Saturday, September 21. But first, they were waylaid by SMU fans leaving Fort Worth following the Ponies' win over TCU at Cowtown's Amon G. Carter Stadium. Then, after overcoming that slo-mo traffic … [Read more...] about Nothing Could Stop The 2019 Blue Jean Ball From Raising Funds For Luke’s FastBreaks
New Crystal Charity Ball Members Are Honored With A Brunch At Robyn Conlon’s Home
For a couple of days, Mother Nature went to brutalize Chicago, leaving North Texas in spring-like conditions. Perhaps it was that reason that the class of 2019 Crystal Charity Ball new members and executive committee were in cottons and silks. Nary a boot or wool was in the 2014 CCB Chair Robyn Conlon’s Highland Park home for the annual get-to-know-you brunch on Tuesday, … [Read more...] about New Crystal Charity Ball Members Are Honored With A Brunch At Robyn Conlon’s Home
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
Country Star Clay Walker Wows The Crowd At First-Ever Blue Jean Ball For Luke’s FastBreaks
The moment you entered Eddie Deen's Ranch at Downtown Dallas on Saturday, September 29, you just knew the inaugural Blue Jean Ball benefiting Luke's FastBreaks was going to be a big success. Hundreds of guests, many of them in their 20s, were milling about enjoying the reception, which soon would be followed by Deen's Texas barbecue, a live auction, and then a raucous, … [Read more...] about Country Star Clay Walker Wows The Crowd At First-Ever Blue Jean Ball For Luke’s FastBreaks
JUST IN: 2018 Mad Hatter’s Tea Judges Announced
Women’s Council of the Dallas Arboretum President Melissa Lewis and Mad Hatter’s Tea Chair Venise Stuart just announced the judges for the chapeau competition at Tootsies. The collection of judges includes the following: Patti Flowers of Patti Flowers Design Studio, Lee Fuqua of Duckworth Vodka, Empress Gilbert of Empressive GeoDesigns, 2013 Miss Texas/2013 Miss … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2018 Mad Hatter’s Tea Judges Announced