Dancing, drinking and partying Cuban-style didn't require a trip to DFW International on Saturday, June 8... at least for the Young Friends of Wilkinson members and friends. They simply put on their brightest white outfits and headed over to The Empire Room, where the place was decked out in white from carpeting to walls for the annual White Party. Here's a report from the … [Read more...] about The White Party’s Havana Nights Sizzled With Dancing and Partying At The Empire Room
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The White Party Kick-Off Party Was Just A Hint Of The Wilkinson Center Fundraiser To Come
Those Young Friends of the Wilkinson Center love to party. And for their seventh annual White Party kick-off on Thursday, April 25, around the Hotel ZaZa pool, there was no need for announcements, event chairs or people making the rounds promoting ticket sales for the fundraiser on Saturday, June 8, at the Empire Room. But then when you have a theme that is "The White Party: … [Read more...] about The White Party Kick-Off Party Was Just A Hint Of The Wilkinson Center Fundraiser To Come
Linda Secrest To Chair 2019 Can Do! Luncheon For The Wilkinson Center
While the bean counters are still tabulating the amount netted at The Wilkinson Center’s Can Do! Luncheon held earlier this month at the Dallas Country Club, Wilkinson Center Executive Director Anne Reeder sent word that plans are already underway for next year’s fundraiser. First of all, the event is being moved to March… Monday, March 4 to be exact. It will be … [Read more...] about Linda Secrest To Chair 2019 Can Do! Luncheon For The Wilkinson Center
Despite Threats Of Storms, More Than A Thousand Celebrated The White Party For The Wilkinson Center
Those folks at The Wilkinson Center always seem to miss the weather bullet. Its Can Do! Luncheon has succeeded despite tornado warnings in the area. The White Party has lucked out thanks to the usual no-rain summertime conditions. However, this year’s non-stop storms did not bode good news to the Saturday, June 13th event at Saint Ann. Organizers “had to change the set-up three … [Read more...] about Despite Threats Of Storms, More Than A Thousand Celebrated The White Party For The Wilkinson Center
Grovel Alert: The White Party
Hopefully, you've got your ticket for The White Party. Word just arrived that the Saturday, June 13th event is on the verge of being a done deal at St. Ann Restaurant. There's a rumor that some folks were holding off because they actually thought the rain would never, ever stop. Well, it did stop and the sun has come out. Luckily, the party starts at 9 p.m. and runs … [Read more...] about Grovel Alert: The White Party
White Party Kick-Off Celebration Attracted Overwhelming Number Of Guests And Netted $27K Plus For The Wilkinson Center
Mother Nature decided to cooperate with sunshine and a nice breeze on Saturday, April 30. Perhaps it was because the old gal was attending the White Party Kick-Off hoop-la at Hotel Zaza. Here’s a report from the field about the Wilkinson Center fundraiser: We started off this event with 2,700 RSVP’s on The White Party Kickoff Facebook page! This Saturday, April 30th … [Read more...] about White Party Kick-Off Celebration Attracted Overwhelming Number Of Guests And Netted $27K Plus For The Wilkinson Center
The Young Friends Of The Wilkinson Center Were So Cool At The White Party
Summer isn’t even official and already the humidity is making the temperatures feel like a Tennessee Williams play. This time of year is just plain sweaty. The very idea of a cashmere sweater makes one break out in perspiration. That’s why the experienced and savvy types recognize the benefits of white clothing. No matter if it’s silk or cotton, white not only feels cooler, … [Read more...] about The Young Friends Of The Wilkinson Center Were So Cool At The White Party
Summer Fun Kicks Off With The Young Friends Of The Wilkinson Center’s “The White Party”
Not everybody is abandoning Dallas starting this weekend. Sure, the queen bees are flying off to vacation spots for the summer, but that doesn’t mean they’re taking the fun with them. Actually, the summer fun knows no limits. From til Midnight at the Nasher to the Perot Museum’s killer summer programs, the city is rocking and rolling sans the stuffy black tie wear. One … [Read more...] about Summer Fun Kicks Off With The Young Friends Of The Wilkinson Center’s “The White Party”