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BREAK WITH THE USUAL: Starting Yesterday Luncheons, Patron Parties And Galas Are Overwhelming This Weekend

Apr 11, 2025 4:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

In stark contrast to the spring of 2021, when nary an in-person event was taking place, the 2025 spring season’s fundraisers went into way overdrive this week. Why today alone, there were at least three non-profits holding luncheons (Dallas CASA’s Cherish The Children, Junior League of Dallas’ Milestones Luncheon and Women’s Auxiliary of Children’s Plano Chapter’s Legacy Of … [Read more...] about BREAK WITH THE USUAL: Starting Yesterday Luncheons, Patron Parties And Galas Are Overwhelming This Weekend

JUST IN: Judges Announced For Women’s Council Of Dallas Arboretum’s Mad Hatter’s Luncheon

Mar 19, 2025 8:00 PM by Jeanne Prejean

With less than a month to go, 2025 Mad Hatter's Chair Sara Friedman and Women's Council for the Arboretum President Therese Rourk just gathered the maddest of the Hatter crowd at NorthPark's ME+EM for the announcement of the 2025 Mad Hatter's Luncheon judges and categories. With the crowds filling NorthPark to check out the 2025 Fleurs de Villes Artiste cellphone … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Judges Announced For Women’s Council Of Dallas Arboretum’s Mad Hatter’s Luncheon

A Writer’s Garden Was A Blooming Delight With Stefani Bittner And Martyn Lawrence Bullard Presenting

Jan 15, 2025 5:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

With the walls of the Dallas Arboretum's Rosine Hall covered in an array of floral images, the 2024 A Writer's Garden guests had the perfect setting on Wednesday, November 13, for the annual Women's Council of the Dallas Arboretum fundraiser. In addition to a reception, a luncheon and a lively auction, speakers Stefani Bittner and Martyn Lawrence Bullard shared design tips and … [Read more...] about A Writer’s Garden Was A Blooming Delight With Stefani Bittner And Martyn Lawrence Bullard Presenting

Women’s Council Of The Arboretum’s A Writer’s Garden Patrons Queued Up Along Preston Road

Jan 8, 2025 5:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

It should have been no surprise that the Women's Council of the Dallas Arboretum's 18th Annual A Writer's Garden patron party on Tuesday, November 12, would be a draw. After all, it was held at Kathy and Larry Helm’s lovely Highland Park home. It soon became obvious that the draw of the party, sponsored by Sheila and Tom Leslie, was going to be a bit overwhelming for the … [Read more...] about Women’s Council Of The Arboretum’s A Writer’s Garden Patrons Queued Up Along Preston Road

MySweetWishList: Women’s Council Of The Dallas Arboretum

Dec 17, 2024 9:30 AM by Jeanne Prejean

According to Women’s Council of the Dallas Arboretum President Therese Rourk, “Celebrating its 27th anniversary, A Woman’s Garden is the only public garden in the nation conceived, constructed and maintained by the funding efforts of women. “Ablaze with color in every season, A Woman’s Garden sits majestically as a living testament to the passion and vision of the … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Women’s Council Of The Dallas Arboretum

JUST IN: 2025 Mad Hatter’s Plans Including Hat Categories Announced In A “Candy Land” Setting

Dec 4, 2024 8:15 PM by Jeanne Prejean

To rev up the creative juices for the 2025 Mad Hatter's Tea, The Women's Council of the Dallas Arboretum President Therese Rourk and 2025 Mad Hatter's Chair Sara Friedman tonight found the season's ideal example of whimsical dazzle at Jennifer and Steve Houghton's home, where each room represented a different "Candy Land" location. From Nutcrackers of all sizes to snowmen just … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2025 Mad Hatter’s Plans Including Hat Categories Announced In A “Candy Land” Setting

MySweetOpportunity: Women’s Council Of The Dallas Arboretum And Botanical Garden’s A Woman’s Garden

Aug 15, 2024 3:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

According to Women’s Council of the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden President Therese Rourk, “We are celebrating our 42nd Anniversary this year! “Since 1982 the major goal of the Women’s Council has been the design, construction, funding and endowment of A Woman’s Garden, a principal garden at the Dallas Arboretum and the only public garden in the United States … [Read more...] about MySweetOpportunity: Women’s Council Of The Dallas Arboretum And Botanical Garden’s A Woman’s Garden

JUST IN: A Writer’s Garden Will “Star Style” Makers Martyn Lawrence Bullard and Stefani Bittner

Jun 21, 2024 9:30 AM by Jeanne Prejean

Last night Women’s Council of the Dallas Arboretum President Therese Rourk and A Writer’s Garden Chair Joni Krieg revealed the plans for the 2024 fundraiser. Taking place at the Dallas Arboretum’s Rosine Hall from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, November 13, this year’s theme will be “Star Style Glamour For The Home And Garden” presented by the Weber Foundation. And what … [Read more...] about JUST IN: A Writer’s Garden Will “Star Style” Makers Martyn Lawrence Bullard and Stefani Bittner

A Writer’s Garden Took Guests From Gilded Age Gardens To Britain’s Town And Country Entertaining

Jan 2, 2024 5:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

As the cars lined up for the 2023 Women's Council of the Dallas Arboretum's A Writer's Garden early on Tuesday, November 7, featured Co-Speakers/International Designers/authors Paola Moschino and Philip Vergeylen couldn't resist taking in the grounds of the Dallas Arboretum. Inside the Arboretum's Rosine Hall, Featured Co-Speaker Hillwood Estate Executive Director/author Kate … [Read more...] about A Writer’s Garden Took Guests From Gilded Age Gardens To Britain’s Town And Country Entertaining

Runway Report Filled Meyerson Lobby With Fashions, Awards And A Surprise “Celebration”

Nov 23, 2022 1:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

After a soggy Monday, the crisp, clean fall air was ideal for locals to pull out their wool suits and lightweight pashminas on Tuesday, October 25, for KidneyTexas’ 2022 Runway Report at the Meyerson. Thanks to a speedy check-in table, the lobby was already filling with guests like Kristi Hoyl, Barbara Brice, Patti Cody, Rose Gault, Cindy Feld, Marena … [Read more...] about Runway Report Filled Meyerson Lobby With Fashions, Awards And A Surprise “Celebration”

MySweetCharity Photo Gallery: 2022 KidneyTexas Inc.’s Runway Report

Nov 22, 2022 5:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

Despite not having an elevated catwalk, KidneyTexas Inc. and Event Producer Jan Strimple seemed to have locked down every model in North Texas for its 2022 Runway Report on Tuesday, October 25, at the Meyerson lobby. And that number of female and male models was necessary with loads of fashions and jewelry from locals Tootsies, Betty Reiter, Don Morphy, … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery: 2022 KidneyTexas Inc.’s Runway Report

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