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An Ongoing Conversation For the Good Of Dallas

Polly McKeithen

Parade Of Playhouses Closing Party Was Highlighted By The Reveal Of A Newly Created Award

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While Dallas CASA's 2024 Parade Of Playhouses was nearing an end at NorthPark Center, there was a gathering to celebrate the builders, designers and teams who had volunteered their time, talents and materials to create the fundraising showcase of 13 munchkin-friendly houses. Taking place at the center's Breadwinners on Thursday, June 27, the crowd included such longtime … [Read more...] about Parade Of Playhouses Closing Party Was Highlighted By The Reveal Of A Newly Created Award

Children’s Medical Center Auxiliary Past Presidents Celebrate Its $5M Gift For New Pediatric Hospital

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Sometimes it pays to be the only fella at a ladies luncheon and that proved very true Wednesday at Park House. The gathering was for past presidents of the Women's Auxiliary of Children Medical Center Foundation Dallas. As for the lone gent, it was the Foundation President Brent Christopher. Over the past six decades the Auxiliary has grown in membership that today is … [Read more...] about Children’s Medical Center Auxiliary Past Presidents Celebrate Its $5M Gift For New Pediatric Hospital

CANCELED: Saturday’s Presentation Park Cities’ Park Cities Car Show

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Preservation Park Cities has had a rough time dealing with Mother Nature. Its originally scheduled Park Cities Car Show was to take place Saturday, April 20, at Burleson Park. But thanks to a very late cold front accompanied by rain, organizers opted to postponed it to Saturday, April 27, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. But weather guessers are predicting today's wet, threatening … [Read more...] about CANCELED: Saturday’s Presentation Park Cities’ Park Cities Car Show

PCHPS 2021 Virtual Historic Home Tour To Include “A House For Texas” Plus Four Other Memorable Residences

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While some grumble about missing the in-person events, there are some upsides to the virtual venues. After all, one doesn’t have to get all gussied up to attend. And then, there’s the fact that come rain or shine, the show goes on without hassles caused by stormy weather. For organizers, it means there is no need for a “rain date” back-up plan. One case in point is the Park … [Read more...] about PCHPS 2021 Virtual Historic Home Tour To Include “A House For Texas” Plus Four Other Memorable Residences

Park Cities Historic And Preservation Society President Venise Stuart Reveals Plans For April Fundraising

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Venise Stuart is juggling presidential duties. While her heading up Les Femmes du Monde term runs from January 1, 2018 to December 31, 2018, her presidency of the Park Cities Historic and Preservation Society is from June 1, 2018 to May 31, 2019. Don’t even try to figure out where the overlapping takes place. But if anyone can handle double-dutying, it’s Venise. In … [Read more...] about Park Cities Historic And Preservation Society President Venise Stuart Reveals Plans For April Fundraising

JUST IN: Gail And Gerald Turner To Serve As Park Cities Historic And Preservation Society’s Taste • Tour • Explore Series Honorary Co-Chairs

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More news has been reported about the upcoming Park Cities Historic and Preservation Society’s Taste • Tour • Explore series that will include PCHPS Distinguished Speaker Luncheon featuring Jenna Bush Hager at Brook Hollow on Wednesday, April 11, the Historic Home Tour on Saturday, April 14, and the Classic Antique Car Show on Saturday, April 21, in Burleson Park. PCHPS … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Gail And Gerald Turner To Serve As Park Cities Historic And Preservation Society’s Taste • Tour • Explore Series Honorary Co-Chairs

Quinn’s Landmark Home Was The Perfect Spot To Announce The Park Cities Historic And Preservation Society’s Spring Plans Announcement

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Kim and Terry Quinn’s Park Cities home was made for the holidays. With Nutcrackers on both side of the front door, a beautifully decorated Christmas tree aglow in the living room’s window, personalized stockings hung along the mantle and Drake, the tail-wagging Labrador making everyone feel right at home, it was the ideal place for the Park Cities Historic and Preservation … [Read more...] about Quinn’s Landmark Home Was The Perfect Spot To Announce The Park Cities Historic And Preservation Society’s Spring Plans Announcement