If ever there was a perfect day for outdoor activities in North Texas, today is just about at the top of the list. But 2019 Cattle Baron’s Ball Co-Chairs Wendy Messmann and Lisa Shirley and their committee of 98 aren’t playing tennis, jogging or even sipping adult beverages on patios. They’re at Gilley’s setting up a massive room of silent auction items, stuffing favor bags, … [Read more...] about “True Grit” Tips For For Saturday’s 2019 Cattle Baron’s Ball Fundraiser At Gilleys
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The Martins (Steve And Short) Brought Laughs, Music and Funds To The Winspear For CitySquare’s “A Night To Remember”
Two (aka Steve Martin and Martin Short) of the three amigos transformed the Winspear Opera House into a combination of Comedy Central and a Bluegrass Festival on Saturday, September 21, for CitySquare's annual "A Night To Remember." While sharing the name "Martin," the two friends quickly made it apparent that their styles are different yet complementary. Here's a report from … [Read more...] about The Martins (Steve And Short) Brought Laughs, Music and Funds To The Winspear For CitySquare’s “A Night To Remember”
Kristi And Patrick Sands’ Home Was Packed To The Max For 2019 Cattle Baron’s Ball Underwriters’ Party
Whether it was an accident or by choice, the 2019 Cattle Baron's Ball Underwriter Party took place on Friday, September 13, with a full moon. As the crowd grew and grew to a whopping 300 over at Kristi and Patrick Sands' Highland Park home, the orange ball in the sky quietly moved to be just in the right spot as a Texas-sized decoration.2019 CBB Co-Chairs Wendy Messmann and … [Read more...] about Kristi And Patrick Sands’ Home Was Packed To The Max For 2019 Cattle Baron’s Ball Underwriters’ Party
Cattle Baron’s Gals Hit The Jackpot With Inaugural Poker Night And NFL Kickoff Game Watch Party
The Texas Hold 'Em games wouldn't be starting until 7:30 p.m. But NFL Hall of Famer Charles Haley was on-site earlier than that for the first-ever Poker Night and NFL Kickoff Game Watch Party at Dallas' brand-new Crozier Hall event space.The Thursday, September 5 Cattle Baron's Ball fundraiser, which was organized to benefit pediatric cancer research, was also the … [Read more...] about Cattle Baron’s Gals Hit The Jackpot With Inaugural Poker Night And NFL Kickoff Game Watch Party
2019 Cattle Baron’s Ball Live Auction Reveal Get-Together Unveiled 21 Luxury Packages
Piper Moon staked her claim in the corner of Bachendorf's entry on Wednesday, August 28, there among the gift bags for the 2019 Cattle Baron's Ball Live Auction Preview party.Along the display cases over the gems, Tony Lama boots were lined up and, across the way, Jack Winery bottles were opened for pouring. As a server heard, "A bit more of the pinot," he hustled over to … [Read more...] about 2019 Cattle Baron’s Ball Live Auction Reveal Get-Together Unveiled 21 Luxury Packages
MySweetCharity Opportunity: 2019 Cattle Baron’s Ball
According to 2019 Cattle Baron’s Ball Chairmen Wendy Messmann and Lisa Haddow Shirley,The Cattle Baron’s Ball relies on the spirit and generosity of the Metroplex to fund the fight against cancer. Since 1974, we’ve raised more than $81 million for cancer research, the majority of which is conducted in North Texas. True to Texas’ history of rising to the challenge, we’ve … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Opportunity: 2019 Cattle Baron’s Ball
Diana Hamilton And Heather Perttula Randall To Co-Chair 2020 Cattle Baron’s Ball
Cattle Baron’s Ball Co-Chairs Wendy Messmann and Lisa Haddow Shirley have been in overdrive herding their committee to raise funds for American Cancer Society research and treatments in North Texas. The 100 ladies have been selling everything from bricks for Hope Lodge to mega-sponsorships.But they’ve just revealed the co-chairs for 2020. They will be two tall … [Read more...] about Diana Hamilton And Heather Perttula Randall To Co-Chair 2020 Cattle Baron’s Ball
Trailblazer’s Party At A “Royall” Spread Pumped Up Enthusiasm For The 2019 Cattle Baron’s Ball
As guests streamed into the beautiful home of Jennifer and Walker Royall on Thursday, May 16, for the Cattle Baron's Ball Trailblazer's Party, many couldn't wait to have their photos taken with country singer Keith Urban.Well, not exactly with Keith himself, but with a life-sized, cardboard cutout of the Aussie star. Keith will be headlining, of course, at the 2019 Cattle … [Read more...] about Trailblazer’s Party At A “Royall” Spread Pumped Up Enthusiasm For The 2019 Cattle Baron’s Ball
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2019 Cattle Baron’s Ball Trailblazers
Leave it those Cattle Baron's gals to have a big, old thank you for the early bird sponsors/underwriters in a 21st century urban "royal" ranch house. Instead of a pasture with cattle grazing in the back, Jennifer and Walker Royalls home-sweet-home had an infinity pool, putting green, basketball/tennis court and grounds just made for partying.And the attire for the night … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2019 Cattle Baron’s Ball Trailblazers
A Computer Glitch Didn’t Throw A Hitch In 28th Annual Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary Fashion Show And Luncheon
No one would have suspected that the Salvation Army DFW Metroplex Command had had an overnight nightmare on Tuesday, May 7. But, as guests arrived at the Winspear Opera House for the 28th Annual Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary Fashion Show and Luncheon, the ladies and gents of the local Salvation Army were still recovering from their computers being cruelly hacked the day … [Read more...] about A Computer Glitch Didn’t Throw A Hitch In 28th Annual Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary Fashion Show And Luncheon
Cattle Baron’s Ball Members Learn How Funds Are Supporting Cancer Research
Anyone who think the Cattle Baron’s Ball members are one-note fundraisers, they should have been at The Stoneleigh Hotel on Thursday, April 25. The point of the 2019 Research Symposium was to hear about the progress in cancer research resulting from CBB’s funding. Symposium Co-Chairs Kris Johnson, Hollee Hirzel, Amanda Shufeldt and Melissa Sherrill-Martin had arranged for Mary … [Read more...] about Cattle Baron’s Ball Members Learn How Funds Are Supporting Cancer Research