When the Friends of The Wilkinson Center first held The Spirit of Taos fundraiser at an outdoor venue across the way from White Rock, it seemed like the man in the moon was the guest of honor. This year, Mr. Moon is going to have to wave as guests arrive at The Hall on Dragon in the Design District on Saturday, September 14.Event Chair Ellen Estee, along with … [Read more...] about The Wilkinson Center’s 6th Annual Spirit Of Taos Is Boot Scootin’ Over To The Hall On Dragon
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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
The Wilkinson Center Showed Its Appreciation For Can Do! Luncheon Patrons At A Private Reception
With the the annual Wilkinson Center fundraiser at the Dallas Country Club less that a month away, 2019 Can Do! Luncheon Chair Linda Secrest celebrated the underwriters and awardees on Tuesday, February 19, at Lisa and Clay Cooley's estate. Here's a report from the field:The Wilkinson Center’s Can Do! Luncheon Chair Linda Secrest was joined by patrons and supporters at a … [Read more...] about The Wilkinson Center Showed Its Appreciation For Can Do! Luncheon Patrons At A Private Reception
Grovel Alert!: 2019 Can Do! Luncheon
The invitations are in the mail for The Wilkinson Center's Can Do! Luncheon and it sounds like they could have saved the postmaster some wear and tear and postage.According to 2019 Can Do! Luncheon Chair Linda Secrest, there are less than a handful of tables left.Little wonder. The Monday, March 4th fundraiser will honor Can Do! Couple Awardee Kathy and Larry Helm, Can … [Read more...] about Grovel Alert!: 2019 Can Do! Luncheon
2019 Can Do! Luncheon Plans For The Wilkinson Center Fundraiser Revealed
2019 Can Do! Luncheon Chair Linda Secrest has been hard at work lining up plans for The Wilkinson Center’s annual fundraiser. It will return on Monday, March 4, to the Dallas Country Club.This year’s awardees include:Can Do! Couple Award — Kathy and Larry Helm for “their support of the Dallas non-profit community, most recently The Senior Source, a Wilkinson … [Read more...] about 2019 Can Do! Luncheon Plans For The Wilkinson Center Fundraiser Revealed
2018 Spirit of Taos Kick-Off Guests Enjoyed Some Buddy Love With Sipping And Shopping
In preparation for The Wilkinson Center's Fifth Annual Spirit of Taos on Saturday, September 29, at The Statler, Co-Chairs Caitlin Hyatt and Laurann Cavenaghi had a kick-off gathering at Buddy Love's on Thursday, August 30. Here's a report from the field:Buddy Love hosted the Kick-Off Party for the Friends of Wilkinson Center’s fifth Annual Spirit of Taos! Attendees … [Read more...] about 2018 Spirit of Taos Kick-Off Guests Enjoyed Some Buddy Love With Sipping And Shopping
Can Do! Luncheon Patrons Learned Of A New Addition To The Wilkinson Center Annual Fundraiser
Ellen and John McStay’s home on Beverly is a natural traffic stopper. But on Tuesday, May 1, the traffic was stop-and-drop for guests of the Wilkinson Center’s Can Do! Luncheon patron party.As 2018 Can Do! Luncheon Chair Emilynn Wilson looked on, Wilkinson Center Executive Director Anne Reeder gathered the guests including Ann and Bob Dyer, last year’s Can Do! Chair Beth … [Read more...] about Can Do! Luncheon Patrons Learned Of A New Addition To The Wilkinson Center Annual Fundraiser
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
Kendra Scott In Preston Center Did Double Duty Holding Can Do Kick-Off And Fashion Bloggers Receptions At The Same Time
Before all headed out for the spring breaks, a last gasp of fundraising fury took place on Wednesday, March 7. Over at Del Frisco's on McKinney a fabulous five-course feast was set for the Cattle Baron's Ball advisory board including CBB Co-Chairs Jonika Nix and Katy Bock with husband Lawrence Bock, Laura and Dennis Moon, Wendy Messmann, Bina Patel, Richard Eiseman, Louise and … [Read more...] about Kendra Scott In Preston Center Did Double Duty Holding Can Do Kick-Off And Fashion Bloggers Receptions At The Same Time
With Stars And Stetsons Overhead, The Spirit Of Taos Was Picture Perfect At The Lot With Downtown Fever And A Miniature Burro
Once again an almost perfect moon shone over The Lot for The Wilkinson Center’s Spirit of Taos on Friday, November 3.There was no need to explain the attire for the evening. It was strictly jeans, squash blossom necklaces and bracelets decked out in turquoise, crushable Stetsons, perfect smiles and not a suit in sight.Thanks to a perfect night and Co-Chairs AC … [Read more...] about With Stars And Stetsons Overhead, The Spirit Of Taos Was Picture Perfect At The Lot With Downtown Fever And A Miniature Burro
The Wilkinson Center’s Spirit of Taos Kick-Off Party Guests Shared Chuckles And Tales Of Parking Challenges At Gypsy Wagon
Henderson Avenue is such a hot spot. Whether it’s dining or shopping, it has been the place to be and be seen. And on a Thursday night, that situation ramps up the population mega times. That’s why traffic jams can turn the avenue into a parking lot at times. A parking spot is as rare as a wrinkle on a fresh face lift. Valets tend to serve as parking life guards.But on … [Read more...] about The Wilkinson Center’s Spirit of Taos Kick-Off Party Guests Shared Chuckles And Tales Of Parking Challenges At Gypsy Wagon