The Red River Showdown pitting Texas and OU isn't the only heated rivalry between Oklahoma and the Lone Star State. One might be brewing now over whose All for the Hall concert event can raise the most dough for Nashville's non-profit Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. First, though, the backstory: All for the Hall, founded in 2005 by Country Music Hall of Fame member … [Read more...] about When All For The Hall Returns To Dallas, Will It Be Able To Recapture Its Fundraising Record?
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35th Mad Hatter’s Topped Out Despite “Majestic” Challenges And More Than 600 Hatters
2023 Mad Hatter's Tea Co-Chairs Anne Stodghill and Kristina Wrenn had assembled a team to make the the 35th Women's Council of the Arboretum fundraiser a blowout. The theme was regally in keeping with the times — "Majestic Mad Hatter's Luncheon A Celebration of English Elegance." Ironically, the Thursday, April 20, date of the event created a slight issue preventing some … [Read more...] about 35th Mad Hatter’s Topped Out Despite “Majestic” Challenges And More Than 600 Hatters
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert!: 2023 Mad Hatter’s Tea
While the Brits were gearing up for the coronation of King Charles III (aka Princess Diana’s ex) across the pond, the Women’s Council of the Dallas Arboretum was in high fiddle for the 2023 Mad Hatter’s Tea that wasn’t. Actually, the Women’s Garden fundraiser co-chaired by gal pals Anne Stodghill and Kristina Wrenn was a luncheon. But who’s gonna grouse about such sundry little … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert!: 2023 Mad Hatter’s Tea
Cattle Baron’s Ball Had Cowbells Ringing, High Rollers Paddling And 2,400 Double Downing Against Cancer
Just imagine two years of pent-up energy exploding all in one night, and you’ve got yourself a feel for the 2021 Cattle Baron’s Ball: Double Down Against Cancer event that was held on Saturday, October 23. When Diana Hamilton and Heather Randall took on the co-chairmanship of the American Cancer Society of North Texas fundraiser for 2020, they had some real game-changing … [Read more...] about Cattle Baron’s Ball Had Cowbells Ringing, High Rollers Paddling And 2,400 Double Downing Against Cancer
Brooks And Dunn ‘Play Something Country,’ Helping Boost Fundraiser To A Record Net
Looking every inch like a slimmed-down Brand New Man, event Co-Chair Steve Stodghill stood onstage in The Statler Hotel's ballroom, welcoming guests to the first-ever All for the Hall Dallas fundraiser supporting Nashville's non-profit Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. The Sept. 22 event at the downtown hotel was the climax of a two-day benefit for the museum's … [Read more...] about Brooks And Dunn ‘Play Something Country,’ Helping Boost Fundraiser To A Record Net
All For The Hall Patron Party Had Perfect Skies For An Overwhelming Turnout Of Boots, Beauts And Barbecue
A half hour before the barbecue and country-music performance was scheduled to get underway in their beautiful backyard, Anne and Steve Stodghill’s estate was well fortified for the "All for the Hall Dallas" patron party on Tuesday evening, September 21. Between State Troopers and security types in black cowboy hats, the property’s perimeter and interior were as secure as the … [Read more...] about All For The Hall Patron Party Had Perfect Skies For An Overwhelming Turnout Of Boots, Beauts And Barbecue
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: All For The Hall Dallas Patron Party
When Anne and Steve Stodghill have folks over for a backyard barbecue, they’re not going to just light up the grill and have a tub filled with ice and beer. That’s just not the Stodgie way. That why when they opened their place for the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum's “All for the Hall Dallas” patron party on Tuesday, September 21, more than 200 showed up, and … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: All For The Hall Dallas Patron Party
2021 Cattle Baron’s Ball Trailblazers Grazed In Freshly Coiffed Grounds With “Weighty” Conversations
Anne Stodghill admitted that she and husband Steve Stodghill had been so busy with activities like his 60½ birthday party that had folks from around the country at Gilley’s on Saturday, May 22, that they showed up at Holly and Stubbs Davis’ home on Sunday, May 29, with hot dogs and buns for their annual Memorial Day get-together. Only problem was, they were a day early. No … [Read more...] about 2021 Cattle Baron’s Ball Trailblazers Grazed In Freshly Coiffed Grounds With “Weighty” Conversations
JUST IN: All For The Hall Dallas Rescheduled With Brooks And Dunn For September 22
Way back in September of 2019, Anne and Steve Stodghill hosted a party for about 100 guests in the backyard of their sprawling estate in Preston Hollow. The occasion was to announce that a special fundraising concert called All for the Hall, benefiting the education programs of Nashville's Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, would be coming to Dallas for the first time. The … [Read more...] about JUST IN: All For The Hall Dallas Rescheduled With Brooks And Dunn For September 22
Country Music And A Pioneering Dallas Fundraiser Were All The Talk At The Stodghills’ Place
Not only did Ken Burns' landmark, eight-night TV documentary called "Country Music" boost music sales and streaming for the artists featured in the show, it generated rave reviews among an SRO crowd on Thursday, September 19, at Anne and Steve Stodghill’s estate in Preston Hollow. While North Texas Giving Day was in its final hours of topping past goals, Pat Green was holding … [Read more...] about Country Music And A Pioneering Dallas Fundraiser Were All The Talk At The Stodghills’ Place
Mike Gruber Is Hailed As A ‘Special Person’ At ADL Texoma Region’s 2019 Larry Schoenbrun Jurisprudence Award Luncheon
Every year since 1989, the Anti-Defamation League Texoma Region has honored a member of the local legal community for his or her "outstanding leadership, exemplary contributions to the community, and a commitment to the ideals of ADL." A number of the former honorees were present at The Fairmont Hotel on Thursday, May 23, for the 2019 Larry Schoenbrun Jurisprudence Award … [Read more...] about Mike Gruber Is Hailed As A ‘Special Person’ At ADL Texoma Region’s 2019 Larry Schoenbrun Jurisprudence Award Luncheon