Barb and Steve Durham opened their home on Windsor Lake on Wednesday, May 3, for patrons of the Retina Foundation's 2023 Visionary Luncheon. In addition to hosting the patron party, the Durhams were co-chairing the luncheon on Thursday, May 18, at the Hilton Anatole with Tom Leppert as the keynote speaker. At the same time across town fronting Highland Park's Exall … [Read more...] about Friends Of The Katy Trail Donors Were Celebrated At Harlan Crow Library
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Cattle Baron’s Ball Had Cowbells Ringing, High Rollers Paddling And 2,400 Double Downing Against Cancer
Just imagine two years of pent-up energy exploding all in one night, and you’ve got yourself a feel for the 2021 Cattle Baron’s Ball: Double Down Against Cancer event that was held on Saturday, October 23. When Diana Hamilton and Heather Randall took on the co-chairmanship of the American Cancer Society of North Texas fundraiser for 2020, they had some real game-changing … [Read more...] about Cattle Baron’s Ball Had Cowbells Ringing, High Rollers Paddling And 2,400 Double Downing Against Cancer
La Fiesta De Las Seis Banderas Returned With Bowing Duchesses, White-Tie Escorts And Bare-Back Beauties
Looking over the black-tie crowd in the foyer of the Anatole’s Chantilly Ballroom on Saturday, June 5, La Fiesta de las Seis Banderas Co-chairs Michaela Dyer and Kim Quinn were grateful that the weather hadn’t interfered with any of the week’s activities. True, the night before the Fiesta Under the Stars had had its issues with air conditioning and valet parking. But that was … [Read more...] about La Fiesta De Las Seis Banderas Returned With Bowing Duchesses, White-Tie Escorts And Bare-Back Beauties
TACA Custom Auction Gala’s Celebration Of 50 Years Of Funding The Arts “Tranformed” Into A Glistening Affair
The TACA Custom Auction Gala celebrating the art funding organization’s 50th anniversary was a time to glisten and shine. And on Friday, September 8, the first black-tie gala of the 2017 fall/winter fundraising season did just that. Only it wasn’t exactly for the reason some might have predicted. Unlike years past, when it was held entirely inside the legendary Rosewood … [Read more...] about TACA Custom Auction Gala’s Celebration Of 50 Years Of Funding The Arts “Tranformed” Into A Glistening Affair
MySweetCharity Opportunity: TACA 50th Anniversary Gala
According to TACA 50th Anniversary Chair Wanda Gierhart, Everyone chooses to have a 50th birthday celebration because it’s a milestone—a golden anniversary—and TACA has at least 50 reasons to have a party. It is in this spirit that TACA has set Friday, September 8, for its 50th Anniversary Gala at Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek, 2821 Turtle Creek Blvd. I’ve recruited my … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Opportunity: TACA 50th Anniversary Gala
JUST IN: Wanda Gierhart And Dean Fearing To Co-Chair TACA 50th Anniversary Gala
Former Neiman Marcus exec Wanda Gierhart and her fiancé/chef extraordinaire "Dean of Food" Fearing are quite a twosome. Back in 2014, their official joint-project debut was the TACA Custom Auction and what a night it was. The front row was filled with art-loving philanthropists with names like Carlson, Hobson and Brierley. So, when Wanda, who is chairing TACA’s 50th … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Wanda Gierhart And Dean Fearing To Co-Chair TACA 50th Anniversary Gala
Nonprofit Supporters/Beauts Former Neiman’s Taste Guru Wanda Gierhart And Primo Chef Dean Fearing Announce Their Engagement
Christmas love was definitely in the air! Way too adorable nonprofit supporters former Neiman Marcus arbiter-of-good-taste Wanda Gierhart and man-of-legendary-taste Chef Dean Fearing got engaged Christmas Day. While we're still waiting to hear when the two will get hitched, you just know it's gonna be a catered affair. According to the bridegroom-to-be, "No date yet … [Read more...] about Nonprofit Supporters/Beauts Former Neiman’s Taste Guru Wanda Gierhart And Primo Chef Dean Fearing Announce Their Engagement
2016 TACA Custom Auction Gala Co-Chairs Dianne And Mark LaRoe Host Kick-Off Party With Cool Jazz, Patron Tequila And Big Swan
It was a first for TACA. The performing arts organization held a kick-off party for its annual TACA Custom Auction Gala on Thursday, June 2. The location for the KO, attended by about 60 guests, was 2016 Custom Auction Gala Co-Chairs Dianne and Mark Laroe’s ultra-cool Bluffview home. With the Eric Willis Trio performing equally cool music, Dianne recalled that when she and … [Read more...] about 2016 TACA Custom Auction Gala Co-Chairs Dianne And Mark LaRoe Host Kick-Off Party With Cool Jazz, Patron Tequila And Big Swan
Co-Chairs Wanda Gierhart And Dean Fearing Give A Sneak Preview Of Some TACA RBC Wealth Management Custom Auction Items
On the Dallas nonprofit circuit, there are certain people who could talk a vegetarian into buying a meat packing plant. Dean Fearing is one of ‘em. Friday, September 12, he was in fine fiddle at the Ritz Carlton. No, he wasn’t just cheffing. He was at the TACA RBC Wealth Management Custom Auction preview party with his Co-Chair/NM Arbitror of Magnificent Taste Wanda … [Read more...] about Co-Chairs Wanda Gierhart And Dean Fearing Give A Sneak Preview Of Some TACA RBC Wealth Management Custom Auction Items
TACA RBC Wealth Management Custom Auction Item #8: Rock Out In Cabo San Lucas
Just dining with RBC Wealth Management TACA Custom Auction Co-Chairs Dean Fearing and Wanda Gierhart would be a treat for the palate and the company. But these two don’t do anything like most blokes. This package for two couples is designed with such creativity and Wow! factor that even your bestest friends will doubt it happened. Rock Out In Cabo San Lucas* (Value: … [Read more...] about TACA RBC Wealth Management Custom Auction Item #8: Rock Out In Cabo San Lucas
JUST IN: TACA RBC Wealth Management Custom Auction Leadership And Deets Revealed
Just in case you’re having your snail mail forwarded to your summer digs, you won’t get word for a few days about the TACA RBC Wealth Management Custom Auction news. Never fear. You won’t have to worry one iota. Here’s the info that will be hitting mailboxes. The black-tie fundraiser will take place the Friday, September 26, black tie dinner at the Mansion once again with … [Read more...] about JUST IN: TACA RBC Wealth Management Custom Auction Leadership And Deets Revealed