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Thursday, April 25, 2024

Festival of Joy to bring sights, sounds and flavors of India to Klyde Warren Park this Saturday

Experience the sights, sounds and flavors of India at the fifth-annual Festival of Joy this Saturday, April 27, at Klyde Warren Park! Celebrating Indian culture and spirituality, the free event kicks off at 11 a.m. with a welcome ceremony followed by a festive parade at 11:30 throughout the Dallas Arts District. And new this year, don’t miss the evening performance by popular Indian artist Gaura Vani (GARR-ruh VAHN-nee) at 7 p.m. who will perform a lively mix of Asian fusion music.

Presented by Kalachandji’s, the family-friendly festival brings together thousands of people for a full day of bright colors, culture, beautiful flowers and a free vegetarian feast. Guests can enjoy folk dances, yoga, kids crafts, face painting, an ethnic clothing bazaar, vibrant entertainment, ask-a-monk and other activities and exhibits that reveal the spiritual heart of India.

Admission is free. Paid parking is available nearby. To learn more, go to FestivalofJoyDallas.com.


Friday, March 29, 2024

Wednesday, March 27, 2024

Family Night at Six Flags


 

Family Night at Six Flags
 

Friday, April 5, 2024

6:30 – 11:00 p.m.


Enjoy shorter lines and lots of fun during this annual private night at the park benefiting Children's Health. From thrilling rides to first-class entertainment, there is something for everyone at the 56th Annual Family Night at Six Flags hosted by the Women's Auxiliary to Children's Medical Center Dallas


Visit childrens.com/sixflags for more information and to purchase your tickets. 

Saturday, March 16, 2024

JFS Woman to Woman Luncheon Includes Insightful Conversation with Bobbi Brown

Jewish Family Service (JFS) announces that legendary makeup artist, best-selling author, and accomplished entrepreneur Bobbi Brown will participate in an insightful conversation at the 2024 Woman to Woman Luncheon. The event is scheduled for Thursday, April 18, at noon, at Fairmont Dallas Hotel.

“The Woman to Woman Luncheon serves as a biennial celebration honoring the influence and achievements of women, and Bobbi Brown's presence promises to elevate the occasion to new heights,” said Cathy Barker, CEO, JFS. “Attendees will have the privilege of engaging with Bobbi Brown in a captivating discussion, delving into her illustrious career and entrepreneurial journey."

Renowned for her transformative impact on the beauty industry, Bobbi Brown's legacy extends far beyond cosmetics. From her humble beginnings creating a collection of lipsticks to establishing a global beauty empire with Bobbi Brown Cosmetics, she has continually pushed boundaries and redefined industry standards. Even after departing from her namesake brand, Brown's entrepreneurial spirit has remained undimmed, as evidenced by her successful ventures including justBOBBI.com, a digital editorial content site; The George, a 31-room boutique hotel in her hometown of Montclair, New Jersey; and 18Label, a state-of-the-art production studio. Her newest venture, Jones Road Beauty, is her collection of products for all ages, skin types, and skin tones. Recognized by Business Insider as one of the fastest-growing brands, Jones Road Beauty has garnered accolades from esteemed media outlets such as Allure, Vogue, W, In Style, and Essence.

Bobbi Brown's expertise in translating trends into practical applications has garnered her widespread recognition, including being named one of Forbes' "50 Over 50" most influential women in 2022 and receiving numerous awards for her contributions to both the beauty industry and philanthropy. Her accomplishments include receiving the Glamour Woman of the Year Award, The Fashion Group International Night of Stars Beauty Award, and The Jackie Robinson Foundation's ROBIE Humanitarian Award. Additionally, she was appointed by President Obama to serve on the Advisory Committee for Trade Policy and Negotiation and was inducted into the New Jersey Hall of Fame.

"We couldn't be more thrilled to welcome Bobbi Brown to Dallas for our luncheon," added Barker. "Her remarkable journey and unwavering commitment to empowering women make her the perfect choice to headline our event."

Co-Chairs are Fran Toubin, Sam Utay, Susan Kramer, Bobbie Repp, and Barbara Spigel, who are dedicated to advancing the cause of this luncheon fundraiser. Proceeds from the event will support JFS in providing mental health and social services to individuals regardless of age, race, religion, or financial status, benefiting more than 16,500 individuals last year alone.

Honorary Chairs, the JFS Diaper Shower Founders, Cathy Glick, Julie Liberman, and Beverly Rossel have been instrumental in the nonprofit's diaper collection efforts, providing essential resources to those in need since 2010.

Since its inception, the luncheon has raised over $5 million, significantly expanding JFS' reach and impact. Past speakers have included prominent figures such as Joy Behar, Goldie Hawn, and Diane Von Furstenberg.

The 2024 luncheon features a jewelry pull, a wine pull, and a luxury raffle. Sponsorship opportunities start at $1,800, and a limited number of tickets are now available.

For more information and to purchase tickets and sponsorships, visit jfswomantowoman.org

Thursday, March 14, 2024

2024 Chick Lit Luncheon Featuring Rita Wilson


Friday, March 22, 2024
Hilton Anatole

Don’t miss Dallas’ most fabulous and fun luncheon

Featuring actress, producer and singer/songwriter Rita Wilson

Rita Wilson is a multi-talented singer/songwriter, actress and producer. Wilson’s music has been hailed as “inspiring” by Rolling Stone and “uplifting” by USA Today. She has toured the world over performing on such iconic stages as the Grand Ole Opry and The Sydney Opera, and marquee music festivals including CMA Fest and Stagecoach.  

Her five acclaimed studio albums include her latest star-studded, "Rita Wilson Now & Forever: Duets” featuring Willie Nelson, Smokey Robinson, Jackson Browne, Tim McGraw, Elvis Costello, Keith Urban, Leslie Odom Jr, Josh Groban, Vince Gill and Jimmie Allen. 

Wilson first donned her producers cap for the record-breaking box-office hit, My Big Fat Greek Wedding. Her instincts proved solid once again when she saw the theatrical production of Mamma Mia! in London shortly after it opened. Wilson’s love of ABBA’s music led her to secure the rights and develop the film, serving as a producer on the hit that starred Meryl Streep and Pierce Brosnan, and as Executive Producer for its sequel, Mamma Mia: Here We Go Again! In 2019, Wilson received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame celebrating her rich and legendary film career and was later honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award by the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce in 2021.

The Chick Lit Luncheon is a powerful event regularly attended by more than 1,200 corporate sponsors, philanthropists, table hosts, media and other generous Dallasites to raise funds to support the operations of Community Partners of Dallas.


Chick Lit Luncheon Leadership Team

Honorary Chair - Christine McKenny

Luncheon Chairs - Cathy James & Lisa Ogle

Chick Lit Luncheon 2024 (cpdtx.org)

Tuesday, March 12, 2024

Primavera at LRFA Dallas

 

Primavera celebrates the renewal and lushness of spring. Carly Allen Martin and Janna Watson draw from their unique experiences of the season to produce compositions teeming with delicate abundance. LRFA will be hosting the opening reception on Saturday, March 23rd from 4:30 - 7:30 PM at their Dallas Design District gallery. 
 
Carly Allen Martin imbues each painting with optimism and hope, her fearless approach to color inspiring joy with each brushstroke. Lively palettes temper through diverse medias of oil, charcoal, encaustic, graphite, and pastel, collaborating to form distinct moments of textural brilliance. Like the rebirth of springtime, Allen Martin’s compositions begin spontaneously. After laying the initial marks, Allen Martin then pulls back and waits for the painting to reveal her next course of action, as a collaborative effort. Through the repetition of this process, Allen Martin captures bursts of harmony and bliss.
 
Janna Watson captures the essence of the natural world in complex statements of hue and movement. Each purposeful stroke symbolizes a split-second instance of spiritual dance as Watson balances the real and the unreal. Watson builds intricate dimensionality, breaking down and rebuilding the natural world into seductive tangles of chroma. Through sweeping paint across expanses of deep stains, bright technicolor, or peaceful neutrals, Watson formulates secret conversations. These conversations walk the line between chaos and serenity, like the torrential spring rains and the earliest buds on the trees, natural phenomenon laid bare.
 
Primavera will be on display through May 4th, 2024.

Primavera - Carly Allen Martin and Janna Watson | Laura Rathe Fine Art