As luxury buses filled with youngsters pulled up to the entrance of the Dallas Arboretum, creating traffic jams, the Women's Council of the Dallas Arboretum's Mad Hatters with their dazzling and dizzying chapeaus patiently waited. For they just knew that the day of fun, fashions and fundraising couldn't start until they were all there. What a sight it would have been for the … [Read more...] about 2025 Mad Hatter’s Creative Genes Surged In “Celebrating Spring In The South”
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BREAK WITH THE USUAL: Starting Yesterday Luncheons, Patron Parties And Galas Are Overwhelming This Weekend
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
A Writer’s Garden Was A Blooming Delight With Stefani Bittner And Martyn Lawrence Bullard Presenting
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
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
JUST IN: A Writer’s Garden Will “Star Style” Makers Martyn Lawrence Bullard and Stefani Bittner
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
Mad Hatter’s Was A Garden Of Greece With Togas, Goddesses, Pongs, Medusas And Fashions
With the clouds parting for the sun to shine on the Dallas Arboretum on Thursday, April 18, it was obvious that the gods of Mount Olympus were looking favorably on the Women's Council of the Dallas Arboretum fundraiser. Perhaps it was due to Mad Hatter's Luncheon Chair Allison Brodnax and Women's Council of the Dallas Arboretum Karen Sargent having picked "Gardens Of Greece" as … [Read more...] about Mad Hatter’s Was A Garden Of Greece With Togas, Goddesses, Pongs, Medusas And Fashions
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2024 Mad Hatter’s Luncheon’s Gardens Of Greece
Leave it to the Women's Council of the Dallas Arboretum's Mad Hatter's fundraiser to bring out the cornucopia of creativity. This year's Luncheon Chair Allison Brodnax and Council President Karen Sargent decided to go Greek with the theme of "Gardens Of Greece" for the event at the Arboretum on Thursday, April 18. And the guests didn't … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2024 Mad Hatter’s Luncheon’s Gardens Of Greece
JUST IN: 2024 Mad Hatter’s Luncheon Served Up $314,496 For Women’s Council Of The Dallas Arboretum
Despite the power outages throughout North Texas, the 2024 Mad Hatter's Luncheon accountants have been burning up their abacuses tabulating the results of the April 18 fundraiser at the Dallas Arboretum. According to Women's Council of the Dallas Arboretum President Karen Sargent and Mad Hatter's Luncheon Chair Allison Broadnax, the 2024 event netted $314,496. Thanks to … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2024 Mad Hatter’s Luncheon Served Up $314,496 For Women’s Council Of The Dallas Arboretum
JEEZ ALERT: April Is Gonna Be Showering With Fundraising Collisions
If you haven’t had a chance yet to check out the MySweetCharity Calendar or any other North Texas calendar about April fundraisers, don’t. It’s enough to give vapors to the most strong-hearted type. Now, stop collapsing and gird your botoxed brows to new levels of smooth. It will be a breeze except for a handful of exceptions that will send Solomon shivering under his … [Read more...] about JEEZ ALERT: April Is Gonna Be Showering With Fundraising Collisions
SOLD OUT ALERT!: 2024 Mad Hatter’s “Gardens Of Greece”
Even without the judges being revealed, 2024 Mad Hatter's Luncheon Chair Allison Brodnax and Honorary Chair Barbara Bigham have just revealed that the Women's Council of the Dallas Arboretum fundraiser is sold out. Gee, it's still nearly two months away! Lucky are those who have already scored their places for Gardens of Greece and are now with glue guns in hand or … [Read more...] about SOLD OUT ALERT!: 2024 Mad Hatter’s “Gardens Of Greece”
JUST IN: Writer’s Garden Speakers To Share Insights About Hillwood Estate, London And West Sussex
Despite the past days being both Father's Day and the Juneteenth three-day holiday weekend, the Women's Council of the Dallas Arboretum didn't take a time out. Last night at Wendy Hansen's home Women's Council President Karen Sargent along with 2023 "A Writer's Garden" Co-Chairs Sharon Ballew and Mari Epperson announced plans for the 2023 Fundraiser that include the Mueller … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Writer’s Garden Speakers To Share Insights About Hillwood Estate, London And West Sussex