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Spirit Of Taos Enlivened The Statler’s Scout Restaurant With Mariachis And Friends Of Wilkinson Center

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Before Chef Graham Dodds announced his departure from The Statler, one of the last big whoop-ti-dos that he orchestrated was the Friends of Wilkinson Center's Fifth Annual Spirit of Taos on Saturday, September 29. Here's a report from the field: Balloon arrangements and a sea of colorful cacti set the perfect backdrop for the 5th Annual Spirit of Taos presented by the … [Read more...] about Spirit Of Taos Enlivened The Statler’s Scout Restaurant With Mariachis And Friends Of Wilkinson Center

Aware Affair Guests Warmed Up With Llamas, Heated Up Fundraising And Chilled Over Valets

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It was 30 years after Conrad Hilton opened his legendary Statler Hilton Hotel that Aware took up the battle against Alzheimer's in 1989. So, Aware President Venise Stuart and Aware Affair Co-Chairs Jolie Humphrey and Josey Kennington picked the revitalized Statler for their annual fundraiser on Friday, April 13. And fitting the earlier life of The Statler, they arranged to … [Read more...] about Aware Affair Guests Warmed Up With Llamas, Heated Up Fundraising And Chilled Over Valets

Aware Affair Co-Chairs Jolie Humphrey And Josey Kennington Held The Launch Party In A Hideaway At The Statler

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Leading up to the Aware Affair on Friday, April 13, at The Statler, Co-Chairs Jolie Humphrey and Josey Kennington are setting quite a standard. Just for their launch party on Monday, December 4, they commandeered The Statler's Bourbon And Banter and recommended that the guests wear appropriate for the heyday of the speakeasy era. And along with Aware President Venise Stuart, … [Read more...] about Aware Affair Co-Chairs Jolie Humphrey And Josey Kennington Held The Launch Party In A Hideaway At The Statler

The Statler’s Justo Blanco Reveals The Menu For ReuNight

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ReuNight Co-Chairs Jennifer Dix and Kristi Hoyl flew back to Dallas from business meetings to go over the menu for The Family Place fundraiser with The Statler Director of Events and In-Room Dining Justo Blanco. Good thing! Because the event is nearing sold-out status and this crowd is expecting a fine meal on Wednesday, November 8, at the newly reopened Statler. The … [Read more...] about The Statler’s Justo Blanco Reveals The Menu For ReuNight

JUST IN: 2017 ReuNight Honorary Chairs Include Such Dallas Icons As Andersons, Joneses, Kirks, Nasher-Haemiseggers And A Pickens

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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

Jolie Humphrey And Josey Kennington To Co-Chair Aware Affair’s “Celebrate the Moments – A Modern American Evening” At The Statler

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As reported previously, the 2018 Aware Affair will be taking place on Friday, April 13. The details that were still pending were who and where. But those questions have just been answered by Aware President Venise Stuart. She’s just revealed it will take place at the 61-year-old Statler that has gone through a major renovation transforming it into a 21st century multi-use … [Read more...] about Jolie Humphrey And Josey Kennington To Co-Chair Aware Affair’s “Celebrate the Moments – A Modern American Evening” At The Statler

JUST IN: 2017 ReuNight Co-Chairs Reveal Location, Date And Llama Of Honor For The Family Place Fundraiser

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After weeks of begging, demanding, cajoling and stalking 2107 ReuNight Co-Chairs Jennifer and Richard Dix and Kristi and Ron Hoyl, they finally fessed up the plans for The Family Place fundraiser. Last year’s dinner and live auction were part of the opening festivities of  downtown’s Forty Five Ten. So what could top that? Well, the Dixes and Hoyls have managed … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2017 ReuNight Co-Chairs Reveal Location, Date And Llama Of Honor For The Family Place Fundraiser

Preservation Dallas Gives Out Its Preservation Achievement Awards At The Statler

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Robert Decherd was wiping the perspiration off his forehead with a hankie, and who could blame him? It was, after all, very warm and crowded inside The Statler, where more than 300 people had gathered for the 18th Annual Preservation Achievement Awards. The Tuesday, May 30th event capped off Preservation Dallas' month-long celebration of National Preservation Month, which aims … [Read more...] about Preservation Dallas Gives Out Its Preservation Achievement Awards At The Statler