The 2022 Crystal Charity Ball committee members may have felt like it was on Ground Hog Day for its 2022 Wrap Up Luncheon on Wednesday, November 16. With top hospitable greetings from the curb by valet parkers at Headington Companies’ Joule Hotel’s Sassetta restaurant, it had all the signs of a return to pre-pandemic days of seamless eventing. But it didn’t exactly go that way. … [Read more...] about 2022 Crystal Charity Ball Wrap Up Lunch Was Charming Despite A Sassetta Slo-Mo Meal
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2022 Crystal Charity Ball Underwriters Party Sparkled Plenty At Jennifer And David Lancashire’s Estate
As large as North Texas’ Preston Hollow hood is, still when two parties are taking place a block away, it can get too close for comfort. So, when the 2022 Crystal Charity Ball Underwriters Cocktail Party kicked off at Jennifer and David Lancashire’s homestead at 7 on Thursday, November 4, the curbless roads were already looking like a cozy parking lot. But when Preston … [Read more...] about 2022 Crystal Charity Ball Underwriters Party Sparkled Plenty At Jennifer And David Lancashire’s Estate
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery: 2022 Crystal Charity Ball Underwriters’ Cocktail Party
As the 2022 Crystal Charity Ball fundraising was winding down, one of the last events to take place before the gala at the Hilton Anatole on Saturday, December 3, was the CCB Underwriter's Cocktail Party on Thursday, November 4. This year's event had Jennifer and David Lancashire's estate glowing thanks to committee members like CCB Chair Susan Farris, Underwriting Chair … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery: 2022 Crystal Charity Ball Underwriters’ Cocktail Party
Tonight The Anatole Is Being Transformed Into An Italian Delight For 2022 Crystal Charity Ball
According to the medieval French, “Rome wasn’t built in a day.” But right now the 2022 Crystal Charity Ball team is creating a memorable Italian showcase overnight at the Hilton Anatole Hotel. By Saturday evening the Chantilly Ballroom and surrounding lobby and terraces will be a blending of all the best of Italy for the Dallas County children’s fundraiser that's celebrating … [Read more...] about Tonight The Anatole Is Being Transformed Into An Italian Delight For 2022 Crystal Charity Ball
JUST IN: Annette Simmons Once Again Shows The Love For Crystal Charity Ball Beneficiaries With $1M Gift
Philanthropist Annette Simmons has quite a history of helping the children of Dallas County. In addition to her being a Crystal Charity Ball underwriter for the past 42 years, she has just donated $1M for the 2022 CCB beneficiaries (Agape Clinic, Baylor Oral Health Foundation, Behind Every Door, Educational First Steps, Family Compass, Hope Supply Co., Southwestern Medical … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Annette Simmons Once Again Shows The Love For Crystal Charity Ball Beneficiaries With $1M Gift
Crystal Charity Ball Husbands Party Was “Ridicolo Disordine” From “Dall’inizio Alla Fine”
The Crystal Charity Ball’s Husbands Party is unlike other events put on by the 70-year-old Dallas County children’s fundraising organization. As one vet described the annual gathering, “It’s casual, laid back and fun.” Last year’s Husbands event at Café Momentum was indeed all that — until it came time to fetch the cars at evening's end. It seems that the garage above the … [Read more...] about Crystal Charity Ball Husbands Party Was “Ridicolo Disordine” From “Dall’inizio Alla Fine”
JUST IN: Fundraising Vet Cheryl Joyner Named The Crystal Charity Ball 2023 Chair-Elect/2024 Chair
Despite the 2022 Crystal Charity Ball being just a month away, the committee of 100 is already looking to the future of fundraising for Dallas County children’s non-profits. With CCB Chair Susan Farris nearing completion of her year-long fundraising and 2023 CCB Chair Angie Kadesky preparing to take over the group’s leadership, it was just revealed that fundraising vet … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Fundraising Vet Cheryl Joyner Named The Crystal Charity Ball 2023 Chair-Elect/2024 Chair
Tyra Banks Left Chick Lit-ters “Smizing” Despite No Photo Opp And Some Unexpected Challenges
For some, signing up model/TV host/entrepreneur Tyra Banks for the 2022 Chick Lit Luncheon was a bit of a surprise. Perhaps they didn’t know that she had written an adult novel, “Modelland,” in 2011 with ghostwriter Michael Salort, and “Perfect Is Boring” with her mother Carolyn London in 2018. While she didn’t fit the mold of past Chick Lit speakers, like Academy Award-winning … [Read more...] about Tyra Banks Left Chick Lit-ters “Smizing” Despite No Photo Opp And Some Unexpected Challenges
Crystal Charity Ball Fashion Show Honorary Chairs, Hall Of Famers Celebrated At The White(s’) House
As an added plus to the Crystal Charity Ball’s 70th anniversary, CCB Chair Susan Farris and 2022 Fashion Show Chair Jennifer Dix decided to keep the good vibes of the recently held fashion show going. To do this they held an invite-only buffet reception underwritten by IBC Bank on Wednesday, September 14, at the home of Lee Ann and Alan White. The occasion was to … [Read more...] about Crystal Charity Ball Fashion Show Honorary Chairs, Hall Of Famers Celebrated At The White(s’) House
Dolce & Gabbana’s Designs For 2022 Crystal Charity Ball Fashion Shows Served Up Food For Talk
The last time there was this much excitement over a fashion event it was for the late Karl Lagerfeld’s 2013 “Chanel Métiers d’Art” at Fair Park, which had the sartorial set licking their lusciously plumped lips over an extravaganza that included Anna Wintour, Andre Leon Talley, actress Lily Collins joy-riding a mechanical bull and shipped-in models and notables like Hamish … [Read more...] about Dolce & Gabbana’s Designs For 2022 Crystal Charity Ball Fashion Shows Served Up Food For Talk
2022 Crystal Charity Ball Fashion Show Cocktail Party Was A Swellegant Affair At A Spectacular Estate
Before the first guests arrived for the 2022 Crystal Charity Ball Ten Best Dressed Fashion Show Cocktail Party on Wednesday, September 7, at the magnificent estate of Helen and John Carona, catering maven Cassandra was out front "doing the twist" on a towel. Was it a retro dance trend? No, she was trying to get rid of a spill of olive oil on the walkway leading to the front … [Read more...] about 2022 Crystal Charity Ball Fashion Show Cocktail Party Was A Swellegant Affair At A Spectacular Estate