The Family Place has 12 new people on its board of directors. The group that ranges from community volunteers to business executives includes the following: Laurie Berger of West Plano Pediatrics; community volunteer Nancy Bierman, Nicole Collins of American First Finance, Theresa Flores of Mary Kay Inc., community volunteer Michelle Goolsby, Tasha Grinnell of The Neiman Marcus … [Read more...] about The Family Place Adds A Dozen New Members To Its Board Of Directors
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Tutu Chic Live Auction Topped Its Hope-For Goal With Pirouettes, Korshak Fashions And A Rookie Auctioneer
Following the 2019 Tutu Chic Fashion Show at the Winspear Opera House on Tuesday, December 3, one guest wondered aloud, “Who was that guy with the microphone?” But more about that later. Before the guests in their stellar stilettos took their places on the Skokos Stage for the Texas Ballet Theater fundraiser, they sipped flutes of champagne in the lobby. While … [Read more...] about Tutu Chic Live Auction Topped Its Hope-For Goal With Pirouettes, Korshak Fashions And A Rookie Auctioneer
JUST IN: 2020 Chick Lit Luncheon La-Di-Da Speaker Revealed
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
2019 Texas Trailblazers Luncheon Showcased Empowered Women With Area CEOs And Actress Laura Linney
The word “genuine” is defined as "free from pretense, affectation, or hypocrisy; sincere." If someone was trying to put a face to that definition, it would be 55-year-old actress Laura Linney. And that’s what nearly 800 Texas Trailblazer Awards Luncheon guests learned on Friday, October 4, at the Omni Dallas Hotel to benefit The Family Place. And it seemed so right to have a … [Read more...] about 2019 Texas Trailblazers Luncheon Showcased Empowered Women With Area CEOs And Actress Laura Linney
2019 Cattle Baron’s Ball Live Auction Reveal Get-Together Unveiled 21 Luxury Packages
Piper Moon staked her claim in the corner of Bachendorf's entry on Wednesday, August 28, there among the gift bags for the 2019 Cattle Baron's Ball Live Auction Preview party. Along the display cases over the gems, Tony Lama boots were lined up and, across the way, Jack Winery bottles were opened for pouring. As a server heard, "A bit more of the pinot," he hustled over to … [Read more...] about 2019 Cattle Baron’s Ball Live Auction Reveal Get-Together Unveiled 21 Luxury Packages
JUST IN: 2019 Texas Trailblazer Awardees And Speaker Revealed To “Celebrate The Year Of Women’s Empowerment
2019 Texas Trailblazer Awards Luncheon Co-Chairs Marjon Henderson, Marisa Howard and Samantha Wortley have just made it official who will be on stage on Friday, October 4, for The Family Place benefit. The keynote speaker will be award-winning actress/producer Laura Linney, who has established quite a reputation on both big and small screens, as well as Broadway and … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2019 Texas Trailblazer Awardees And Speaker Revealed To “Celebrate The Year Of Women’s Empowerment
Lengthy Tutu Chic Fashion Show And Luncheon Had Some Guests Skipping The Lunch Part
This year’s Tutu Chic Fashion Show and Luncheon on Tuesday, November 27, was celebrating its 10th anniversary with a slight change. Organizers brought in Louis Murad and his team to handle the check-in, the live auction and call for cash at the Winspear benefiting Texas Ballet Theater. In the lobby an army of Nutcrackers, Pinocchios, Santas and angels filled … [Read more...] about Lengthy Tutu Chic Fashion Show And Luncheon Had Some Guests Skipping The Lunch Part
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2018 Tutu Chic Fashion Show And Luncheon
For the tenth year, the Texas Ballet Theater's Tutu Chic Fashion Show and Luncheon took over the Winspear Opera House on Tuesday, November 27. In addition to the Nutcrackers, angels and Santa decorations for sale, the Marchesa fashions on the ballerinas were the stuff that little girls dream of. With the fashion show running more than 30 minutes, some of the … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2018 Tutu Chic Fashion Show And Luncheon
2018 Cattle Ball Baron’s Kicks Off The Year Of Fundraising For Cancer Research And Treatment With Legs And Hope At McKinney’s Truluck’s
It was a changing of guards, or rather chairs for Cattle Baron’s Ball on Thursday, November 16, at Truluck’s. Just ten days earlier the CBB newbies had had their orientation cocktail party across the street at ZaZa’s Art House and Social Gallery. As the valets were swamped by the Range Rovers, Mercedes and Bentleys, the ladies who are as comfortable in stilettos as Saint … [Read more...] about 2018 Cattle Ball Baron’s Kicks Off The Year Of Fundraising For Cancer Research And Treatment With Legs And Hope At McKinney’s Truluck’s
2016 Partners Card Total Take Of $1,050,000 Revealed Plus Plans For The 2017 Fundraiser For The Family Place
Just a few blocks away from Communities in Schools at Samuel Lynne Galleries, The Family Place crowd was at Bungalow 5 to celebrate the year’s take of the annual Partners Card and to hear plans for the 2017 fundraiser. As The Family Place's Paige Flink and Melissa Sherrill in black and white scurried through the 100+ guests, Catherine New made her 2017 debut following breast … [Read more...] about 2016 Partners Card Total Take Of $1,050,000 Revealed Plus Plans For The 2017 Fundraiser For The Family Place
MySweetCharity Opportunity: Partners Card
According to Partners Card Co-Chairs Elizabeth Dacus, Jane Rozelle and Samantha Wortley and Honorary Chair Lisa Cooley, “Shop Like a Hero by saving money and a life during Partners Card, presented by Bank of Texas. With the purchase of a $70 card, cardholders will receive a 20-percent discount at some of their favorite stores and restaurants while supporting The Family … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Opportunity: Partners Card