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Zoo To Do Patron Party Had Flamingos In The Yard And Guests Seeing And Wearing Spots

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It's not every day that a Preston Hollow estate has flamingos flapping on the grounds. But such was the case on Monday, October 17, at Deni Bryant's home for the 2022 Zoo To Do patron party. While guests like VIP Chair Sherwood Wagner, Honorary Chair Kim Hext and Dianne LaRoe were decked out in leopard and cheetah prints, a Dallas Zoo resident boa wrapped around his … [Read more...] about Zoo To Do Patron Party Had Flamingos In The Yard And Guests Seeing And Wearing Spots

Zoo To Do’s Live Auction Packages Range From Behind The Scenes To Delicious Experiences

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First the not-so-great-news: North Texas weather guessers are waving red flags about Friday being a stormy day especially in the afternoon. Now for the thank-heaven-news: Friday's obnoxious weather will be gone in time for Saturday night’s 2022 Zoo To Do's "Wild and Wonderful" at the Dallas Zoo, with temperatures simply ideal for those cashmere sweaters and scarves … [Read more...] about Zoo To Do’s Live Auction Packages Range From Behind The Scenes To Delicious Experiences

Fashion Definitely Hit A High Note Both On Arrival And Onstage At The Dallas Symphony Orchestra Gala

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While Dallas highways were filled with carpools heading to Fair Park on Saturday, October 1, for the opening weekend of the State Fair of Texas, about a hundred luxury vehicles were making their way to the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center. At one point, no fewer than three Porsches in a row lined up on Flora Street to deliver their occupants to the black-tie opener of the … [Read more...] about Fashion Definitely Hit A High Note Both On Arrival And Onstage At The Dallas Symphony Orchestra Gala

MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2022 Dallas Symphony Orchestra Gala

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With Dallas Symphony Orchestra Gala Co-Chairs Donna and Herb Weitzman’s theme of Art Deco and a color scheme of black and white, the Meyerson lobby followed orders on Saturday, October 1. From the dining tables in black and white tablecloths and centerpieces with black and white ostrich plumes to a Texas-sized music sheet serving as a photo backdrop, the setting was in place … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2022 Dallas Symphony Orchestra Gala

David Jacobs To Succeed Roger Gault As Center For BrainHealth Advisory Board Chair With Lindsay Wilson Serving As Vice-Chair

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It’s not every day that the Center for BrainHealth’s Advisory Board has a change in leadership. In fact in the past there have only been three former board chairs — Ka Cotter, Debbie Francis and Founding Chair Sheila Schlosberg. Now news comes that Roger Gault will be finishing up his two years as the chair with David Jacobs taking over the reins of … [Read more...] about David Jacobs To Succeed Roger Gault As Center For BrainHealth Advisory Board Chair With Lindsay Wilson Serving As Vice-Chair

JUST IN: 2022 Zoo To Do Co-Chairs Marena and Roger Gault Are “Wild And Wonderful” About Zoo Fundraiser

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While cars were backed up clogging roads leading to American Airlines Center for last night’s Mavericks’ (hopefully) comeback game against the Golden State Warriors, there was another crowd of 150 at the Dallas Zoo for the 2022 Zoo To Do kick-off party. As the young lions lounged in their habitat and the elephants trunked up on hay in the background, 2022 Zoo To Do … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2022 Zoo To Do Co-Chairs Marena and Roger Gault Are “Wild And Wonderful” About Zoo Fundraiser

2022 Dallas Symphony Orchestra League’s 48 Debs Bowed In A Return To Elegant Fundraising

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The Dallas Symphony Orchestra League organizers’ timing had waltzed around the pandemic. In 2020 the Presentation Ball’s final deb had scarcely taken her bow on the Meyerson stage when the pandemic more or less shut down major in-person fundraising. A year later and, despite the arrival of vaccinations, it was still too soon for the next Ball to take place. But this year, … [Read more...] about 2022 Dallas Symphony Orchestra League’s 48 Debs Bowed In A Return To Elegant Fundraising

MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2022 Dallas Symphony Orchestra League Presentation Ball

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Dallas Symphony Orchestra League President Venise Stuart and 2022 DSOL Presentation Ball Chair Elizabeth Gambrell had their work cut out for the mega fundraiser at the Meyerson on Saturday, February 12. When the 2021 white-tie-and-tails gala benefiting the Dallas Symphony Orchestra had to be canceled due to the pandemic, some of the 2021 debs simply came on board for the 2022 … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2022 Dallas Symphony Orchestra League Presentation Ball

A Jaguar Trapped In The Ritz Driveway Didn’t Hamper DSOL Presentation Ball Underwriters Dinner

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While the Ritz Carlton porte-cochere can be a bit of a challenge for guests and valets, an unexpected “oop’s” really derailed the most patient on the evening of Thursday, January 27. It seems a guest driving a sleek Jaguar sedan had headed into the hotel with keys in pocket. As the Jaguar turned into an oversized paperweight reducing the two-lane drive to one, staff was sent … [Read more...] about A Jaguar Trapped In The Ritz Driveway Didn’t Hamper DSOL Presentation Ball Underwriters Dinner

Despite A Chill In The Air, Dallas Symphony Orchestra League Deb Soiree Was Warmed By A Cowboys Win

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With a full moon overheard and temperatures in the mid 40s, nearly 200 guests like Kit Sawers and her daughter/Dallas Symphony Orchestra League Deb Annie Sawers, James Leffler, Barbara and Don Averitt, Marena and Roger Gault and Sara Lee and Stan Gardner arrived at the driveway leading to Lisa and Clay Cooley’s estate on Sunday, December 19. The win by the Cowboys over the … [Read more...] about Despite A Chill In The Air, Dallas Symphony Orchestra League Deb Soiree Was Warmed By A Cowboys Win

Postponed Garden Concert Turned Out To Be A TX-OU Respite For Longhorn Fans

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Following Oklahoma’s football win over Texas at the Cotton Bowl on Saturday, October 9, some Longhorn fans found a way to recover from the heartbreaking loss by attending a late-afternoon Garden Concert at Dan Patterson’s bucolic home in East Dallas. Along with co-hosts Mary McDermott Cook, Diane and Hal Brierley and Marena and Roger Gault, Dan commiserated with guests as they … [Read more...] about Postponed Garden Concert Turned Out To Be A TX-OU Respite For Longhorn Fans