The 2023 Cattle Baron's Ball Underwriters Party guest list on Tuesday, September 26, was planned for 250 guests. An hour into the event that number had well bypassed 300 and was heading toward 350. It was a good thing the valet had added extra staff just in case. But who could have been surprised? After all, the party was taking place at Jacquelin and William Atkinson's home … [Read more...] about 2023 Cattle Baron’s Ball Underwriters Party Had A More-Than-Expected Turnout At A Fabulous Setting
Ron Hoyl
Girls In White Dresses “Dipped” And Danced The Night Away For Dallas Symphony Orchestra League’s Presentation Ball
As debutante and honor guard families took their places for photos by Gittings in the Meyerson lobby, just before the 37th Presentation Ball for the Dallas Symphony Orchestra League got underway on Saturday, February 11, deb mom Kathy Crow was receiving compliments on her project to shed some extra weight. The blonde admitted that she had lost 75 pounds, and said she was … [Read more...] about Girls In White Dresses “Dipped” And Danced The Night Away For Dallas Symphony Orchestra League’s Presentation Ball
Crystal Charity Ball Was Una Magnifica Notte Capping Its Mama Mia 70th Anniversary Year
When Crystal Charity Ball guests pulled up to the driveway of the Hilton Anatole Hotel on Saturday evening, December 3, they were greeted by smoke billowing up from a fire along the walkway leading to the 2022 Ball’s "Splendido Italiano" wonderland. But the hint of fiery Italiano turned out to be just a Texas-sized pizza converted into a pastry oven, warming up in order to … [Read more...] about Crystal Charity Ball Was Una Magnifica Notte Capping Its Mama Mia 70th Anniversary Year
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2022 Crystal Charity Ball
For one night the Hilton Anatole was transformed into "la dolce notte" thanks to 2022 Crystal Charity Ball Chair Susan Farris’ Italian gene pool. With a theme of Splendido Italiano, the legendary Dallas County children’s fundraiser entertained the top-tier types with games, shopping, bidding, cocktailing, dining, dancing and the best of all eye … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2022 Crystal Charity Ball
Hall Of State Glowed Inside And Out For The Dallas Historical Society Centennial Gala
The first introduction of the 2022-2023 winter temperatures arrived on North Texas doorsteps before the sun rose on Saturday, November 12. Despite the evening’s cold, the area was burning with fundraising. Operation Kindness’ Canines, Cats and Cabernet Gala was honoring Carol Seay with the Champion for Animals Award and Charles Jones with the Legacy of Kindness Award at the … [Read more...] about Hall Of State Glowed Inside And Out For The Dallas Historical Society Centennial Gala
The Weather And Volk Estate Setting Were Ideal For NFNL’s Patron Party And Guest Of Honor Julia Ormand
With blues skies and ideal temperatures, the New Friends New Life Annual Luncheon Platinum Reception took full advantage of the beautiful weather at Connie and Marc Siegel's Volk Estate contemporary homestead on Wednesday, November 2. Thanks to the open layout, guests easily went from check-in upon arrival at the circular driveway into the open, towering living room onto the … [Read more...] about The Weather And Volk Estate Setting Were Ideal For NFNL’s Patron Party And Guest Of Honor Julia Ormand
Crystal Charity Ball’s Circle of Angels Took Off With A Slow Start But It Was Worth The Stall
Considered one of the fun events leading up to the annual Crystal Charity Ball, the Circle of Angels dinner on Tuesday, October 25, in the Pecan Room at Old Parkland appeared to suffer from the season's valet challenges. In trying to enter the Old Parkland grounds, luxury vehicles were waiting in the valet lineup for 15 to 20 minutes as evening traffic stalled along Maple … [Read more...] about Crystal Charity Ball’s Circle of Angels Took Off With A Slow Start But It Was Worth The Stall
ReuNight Was A Welcome Come Together At The Nasher Sculpture Center On A Big Mask News Day
Last Thursday almost felt like North Texas was taking a collective deep sigh of relief. After days of rain and the drumbeat of pandemic restrictions for more than a year, the evening had restaurants and bars overflowing. In addition to the perfect weather, the CDC had just announced that anyone who had completed the vaccination protocol could stop wearing a mask, with a handful … [Read more...] about ReuNight Was A Welcome Come Together At The Nasher Sculpture Center On A Big Mask News Day
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert!: 2021 ReuNight
While the folks patio-ing along McKinney and Lower Greenville were celebrating the news Thursday that the fully vaccinated could doff their masks, a sold-out crowd at the Nasher Sculpture Center had three reasons to toast — the maskless news, the beautiful weather in equally gorgeous surroundings and The Family Place’s ReuNight. It was rather … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert!: 2021 ReuNight
ReuNight’s Four-Legged Guest Of Honor Stole The Fundraiser’s Limelight At The Statler And Nary A Person Minded
Just as temperatures and rain were dropping, the fundraising season had hitting an all-time high on Wednesday, November 8. As one vet put it, “Tonight I just have too many fires to put out and it’s cold and wet.” Still that person made the time for The Family Place’s ReuNight at The Statler. Instead of having a fashion designer like last year's Donna Karan, the guest-of … [Read more...] about ReuNight’s Four-Legged Guest Of Honor Stole The Fundraiser’s Limelight At The Statler And Nary A Person Minded
JUST IN: 2017 ReuNight Honorary Chairs Include Such Dallas Icons As Andersons, Joneses, Kirks, Nasher-Haemiseggers And A Pickens
The 2017 ReuNight Co-Couple Chairs Jennifer and Richard Dix and Kristi and Ron Hoyl are taking full advantage of having The Family Place’s high-roller fundraiser at the legendary Statler on Wednesday, November 8. After all, the former hotel had been the site of some of Dallas’ most memorable galas way back when. Ah, memories! For instance, that October 20 night in 1973 when oil … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2017 ReuNight Honorary Chairs Include Such Dallas Icons As Andersons, Joneses, Kirks, Nasher-Haemiseggers And A Pickens