There were only a couple of grey clouds in the sky along with the sweltering, 90-degree heat late on Saturday afternoon, June 3. But when a gust of wind tore suddenly through Equest's Al Hill Jr. Arena, surprising everyone by knocking over signs and silent-auction displays for the non-profit's annual Blue Ribbon Ball at Texas Horse Park, one guy didn't hesitate before leaping … [Read more...] about Even Wind, Lightning And Rain Couldn’t Dampen Spirits At Equest’s 2023 Blue Ribbon Ball
Phil Whitcomb
Blue Ribbon Ball Nears The Finish Line With Music On Wheels, Raffle Packages And Icy Spicy Beverages
Since taking over the reins of Equest, CEO Myrshem George admitted at the 2023 Blue Ribbon Ball patron party last Thursday at Arlington Hall that all he's heard in the office is "The gala! The gala! The gala!" And with good reason. With tickets and sponsorships moving faster than National Treasure at the Preakness, Ball Co-Chairs Lindsay Ballotta and Jenny Merkle and … [Read more...] about Blue Ribbon Ball Nears The Finish Line With Music On Wheels, Raffle Packages And Icy Spicy Beverages
2023 Crystal Charity Ball Reveal Was Indeed A “Masterpiece In The Making” Despite A Wet Start
There was a bit of irony in the 2023 Crystal Charity Ball theme announcement on Tuesday, April 11, at Betsy and Jim Sowell’s marvelous estate with its beautiful grounds highlighted by hydrangea trees and a New Orleans-inspired home in Volk Estates. As guests strolled into the auto courtyard to classical music provided by Kim Lim-Smith leading the Seranata Strings, they … [Read more...] about 2023 Crystal Charity Ball Reveal Was Indeed A “Masterpiece In The Making” Despite A Wet Start
JUST IN: Blue Ribbon Ball’s Presenting Sponsor, Honorary Co-Chairs And Citation Awardees Revealed
Equest’s 2023 Blue Ribbon Ball Co-Chairs Lindsay Ballotta and Jenny Merkle have finalized plans for the Equest fundraiser at Texas Horse Park on Saturday, June 3, This year’s partying in the Al Hill Jr. Arena is being presented by Pendery’s with longtime Equest supporter Kristina and Phil Whitcomb serving as honorary co-chairs. The Whitcombs have firsthand knowledge … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Blue Ribbon Ball’s Presenting Sponsor, Honorary Co-Chairs And Citation Awardees Revealed
2022 Crystal Charity Ball Beneficiaries And Advisory Board Were “In Kline” For A Cool Get-Together
There are just sometimes when North Texas takes on the feel of summertime in New Orleans. On the evening of Thursday, April 21, that was the steamy case, as the combination of 80-ish degrees and tropical humidity challenged gents in suits and ladies in cocktail dresses. Luckily for the Crystal Charity Ball Advisory Board get-together at 2013 … [Read more...] about 2022 Crystal Charity Ball Beneficiaries And Advisory Board Were “In Kline” For A Cool Get-Together
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2022 Crystal Charity Ball Advisory Board Reception
The 2022 Crystal Charity Ball beneficiaries (The Agape Clinic, Baylor Oral Health Foundation, Behind Every Door, Educational First Steps, Family Compass, Hope Supply Co., Southwestern Medical Foundation, United To Learn and the CCB 70th Anniversary Project benefiting Children’s Health-led pediatric mental health initiative), had hardly had the chance to let the news of their … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2022 Crystal Charity Ball Advisory Board Reception
Mad Hatter’s Tea Patron Party Proved To Be A Less-Than-Six Degree Of Separations For Guests
Just as Tucker and Rich Enthoven were grabbed for a photo in their den on Wednesday, April 10, they shot off. Looking over her shoulder, Tucker said they had to go get a Scotch for “Phil” who had saved the day. Seems someone had noticed an odor in the backyard. Could it be a natural gas leak? Normally, this situation would have been bad enough. But on this evening, the … [Read more...] about Mad Hatter’s Tea Patron Party Proved To Be A Less-Than-Six Degree Of Separations For Guests