The Chairman’s Spotlight

Christine Mckenny is part of the Kids in the Loop foundation which is also part of The Gingerbread Stroll at Highland Park Village.

1.) Why is this cause so special to you? The Gingerbread Stroll combines all of my work experience into one event. After graduate school, I worked in social service non profit. During that time, I was employed at Genesis Women's Shelter and I started their annual luncheon. The event has grown into a wonderful fund raiser for Genesis! One never knows how big an idea may become! Following my work in non profit, I worked in residential real estate for ten years. I took an extended sabbatical when my daughter was born and was diagnosed with severe eczema. During my extended sabbatical, I started IN THE LOOP KIDS -- currently managed by an editor. I am selling residential real estate again and The Gingerbread Stroll, brings all of these experiences together -- children, charities, and houses, gingerbread houses! It will be great to donate 100% of the proceeds from the silent auctioned gingerbread houses to a children's charity each year! I have ideas to grow the event in the years to come.
2.) With the Holiday’s coming up, What is your favorite part about Dallas during the Fall and Winter months?
I love taking a carriage ride to view the Christmas lights with family and friends, as well as making an annual gingerbread house with my 5 year old daughter.

3.) How do you spend your free time when you are not working for a charity?
Free time usually revolves around my daughter's schedule -- soccer games, birthday parties, playing board games, and reading books before bedtime.

4.) With you being such an influential person within the community, who is it that inspires you to do bigger and better things?
I admire and respect my friend, Lynn McBee, who has been highly instrumental in helping The Gingerbread Stroll vision become a reality! She is a tireless leader for the organizations she supports and for our community. She is amazing! Yes, we have exchanged several 3am emails during the planning of The Stroll!

5.) What is your favorite quote?
"If you can DREAM it, you can DO it."
- Walt Disney

The Joy of Christmas in Frisco

The Joy of Christmas will take place on December 10, 2011 from 9:00 to 11:30 am. Frisco Reach Out will be providing new toys, boxes of food and gently used coats and clothing to families in need. There will also be festive activities and entertainment to get us all in the joyous holiday spirit. Click here for more information, volunteer opportunities, and a suggested gift list.

Christmas Stocking Auction & Cocktail Party

Stanley Korshak invites you to a special Holiday Event!

Christmas Stocking Auction & Cocktail Party

Benefiting Wipe Out Kids' Cancer 

Tuesday, December 13

7-9 PM

The Shak at Stanley Korshak

Enjoy cocktails, tasty treats and holiday cocktails!

Friends, hubbies and dates welcome!

Click here for more information!

Kids Just Wanna Have Fun

Friedman & Feiger is proud to present "Kids Just Wanna Have Fun," an evening celebrating and benefiting Children's Medical Center.

Held Wednesday, December 7 at 7 p.m. in the Regency Ballroom at The Fairmont Hotel, the event includes fun-filled games and auctions, as well as a performance by Grammy Award Winner Cyndi Lauper.

Individual tickets are $300. Please e-mail Janelle Friedman at JFriedman@fflawoffice.com for more information or to purchase tickets. Click here to view sponsorship opportunities.

Chamberlain Performing Arts and Jan Barboglio

Neiman Marcus -Willow Bend
invites you to join us for a holiday luncheon
and special presentation by designer

Saturday, December 10 at 11:30 a.m.

Gift Galleries, Level Three

Tickets - $ 50.00

Proceeds benefit

Chamberlain Performing Arts

To reserve your ticket, call

(972) 985-1374

Model Home Design at Museum Tower

Three of Dallas’ leading interior designers have been selected to each design a model home in the prestigious, contemporary residential high-rise project Museum Tower - in the heart of the Dallas Arts District. The designs will illustrate the range of personal style and creativity that each Museum Tower homeowner can bring to their residence.

The three chosen designers are Emily Summers, Emily Summers Design Associates; Ann Schooler, Schooler, Kellogg & Company; and Marco French, Marco French Studio. The three featured homes, ranging in size from 2,100 to 3,700 square feet, will incorporate styles that feature contemporary, transitional and traditional treatments. The model homes at Museum Tower will be completed by early 2012.

Museum Tower will have 42-stories with 112 ultra-luxury condominiums envisioned as “sky-bound” estates, with nine floor plans ranging from a dramatic 1,600-spare foot pied-a-terre to a spacious full-floor of more than 9,000 square feet. Interiors will offer great rooms with hardwood floors, luxurious stone bathrooms and gourmet kitchens featuring Miele appliances. Museum Tower is sure to become a new icon in the expanding downtown Dallas skyline.

About the Designers

A nationally recognized designer with numerous awards, Emily Summers of Emily Summers Design Associates is known for her refined interiors and creative eye. Emily Summers Design Associates has consulted and contributed to the interiors at the Wyly Theater and The Winspear Opera House, while Summers herself is currently a member of the Building Committee at the Dallas Museum of Art.

Ann Schooler, founder of Schooler, Kellogg & Company, began her career leading groups to England and Virginia to study the great houses of Britain and their influence on American decorative arts. Schooler’s works have been featured in leading shelter publications and she was named one of the Four Under Forty, the four best designers in America under the age of 40, by Southern Accents magazine.

Marco French, founder of Marco French Studio, has been on the forefront of interior architectural design for 25 years, with 20 years of international experience working exclusively with five star properties. He is well known for interior projects including luxury residences in Dallas, Palm Springs, New York City, and throughout the East Coast.

Gifts that Give Back: Tory Burch Charm Bracelet

We hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving!  We are getting a head start on holiday shopping and stumbled upon this adorable Tory Burch charm bracelet!  All profits from the bracelet go to the Tory Burch foundation, which provides economic opportunities to women and their families in the U.S.

That is cyber Monday shopping you can feel good about!

Tory Burch Foundation Charm Bracelet

Deck the Halls at Old Red

The majestic 1892 Courthouse dazzles during this festive time of the year with our holiday exhibit, Deck the Halls at Old Red. Join us in sharing the joy of this festive season and celebrate Dallas County traditions through January 1, 2012.

Vote from among 16 holiday trees decorated by the volunteers and staff of a Dallas County non-profit organization. Visitors may vote for their favorite tree by dropping a donation in a box beside each tree. At the close of the exhibit, the tree with the most donations will be declared the winner. Help support Old Red and local charities with the giving spirit of this wonderful time of year.

2011 Children's Medical Center Holiday Parade

Bring your family and friends to the 24th annual Children's Medical Center Holiday Parade in downtown Dallas on December 3 at 10:00 am. Proceeds from the parade benefit the young patients treated at Children's. It is co-presented by Capital One Bank and Pizza Hut Inc. and is the largest annual event in downtown Dallas.

This year's celebrity performer is none other than Jordin Sparks, the artist who sang the opening theme song to Children's Med Dallas.

For the best view of the parade, guarantee your bleacher seats today. For those not purchasing reserved tickets, sidewalk seating is available along the parade route, and officials recommend arriving before 7 a.m. to secure a good spot. The parade begins at 10 a.m. CST. Click here for the parade route.

A limited number of Post-Parade Brunch tickets are still available. For more information and to purchase brunch tickets, please contact Cassie Collins at (214) 456-8321.

Virginia Chandler Dykes Leadership Award Recognizes Myrna D. Schlegel and Kimberly Schlegel Whitman

Myrna D. Schlegel and Kimberly Schlegel Whitman have been named the recipients of the 10th Annual Virginia Chandler Dykes Leadership Award, presented by Bank of Texas and Texas Woman’s University and the Texas Woman’s University Foundation. The announcement was made at a private reception in the home of Jan Miller and Jeff Rich on October 19. Texas Woman’s University Chancellor and President Dr. Ann Stuart will present the award at the Virginia Chandler Dykes luncheon event Feb. 16, 2012, at the Belo Mansion.
Dr. Ann Stuart (Chancellor and President), Mayor Mike Rawlings, Myrna D. Schlegel, Kimberly Schlegel Whitman, Norm Bagwell (Chairman and CEO, Bank of Texas, presenting sponsor of the TWU VCD luncheon in Feb.), Virginia Chandler Dykes, Jan Miller (TWU VCD announcement reception host)

Established in 2002, the Virginia Chandler Dykes Leadership Award is given annually to Dallas leaders with a life-long commitment to improving the quality of life in the community and to furthering the importance of education. Past award recipients are Joel Allision, Kathleen Mason, Caroline Rose Hunt, T. Boone Pickens, Lindalyn Adams, Dr. and Mrs. Kern Wildenthal, Gretchen Minyard Williams and J.L. “Sonny” Williams, Geraldine “Tincy” Miller, and Susan and Charles Cooper.

Myrna D. Schlegel and her daughter Kimberly Schlegel Whitman are a dynamic Dallas mother/daughter duo whose work within the community and beyond does not go unnoticed. From serving in community leadership roles to supporting charitable and nonprofit organizations with their time and resources, to furthering education, they live by the family philosophy, “To whom much has been given, much will be required.”

“Kimberly and I are truly humbled and honored to be the recipients of the Virginia Chandler Dykes Leadership Award on this special 10th anniversary,” said Myrna D. Schlegel. “It’s so very special to share this honor with Kimberly and to be associated with TWU, whose faculty works each day ensuring that our future health care professionals are not only receiving a top education but also learning the importance of research, teaching, and leadership.”
Justin and Kimberly Schlegel Whitman; Caroline Whitman; Myrna and Bob Schlegel; Kari and Troy Kloewer; Jan Miller

“What a very special honor to receive this distinguished award with my mother who has been a wonderful role model for me over the years,” said Kimberly Schlegel Whitman. “We both appreciate all that Texas Woman’s University means to this community and beyond and are humbled to join the list of outstanding previous recipients.”

The 2011 Virginia Chandler Dykes Leadership Award Luncheon Advisory Committee members are: Ebby Halliday Acers, Joel Allison, Lana and Barry Andrews, Norm Bagwell, Barbara Bradfield, Mary M. Brinegar, April Box Chamberlain, Arlene and John Dayton, John Falldine, Louise Gartner, Suzy Gekiere, Sharon McCullough, Bill Patterson, Dee Collins Torbert, Amy Turner, and Dee Wyly.

Tickets for the February 16 luncheon are $175 for silver patron; $250 for gold patron. For more information, call 940-898-3878 or email foundation@twu.edu

Junior Friends' Magical Evening

The Junior Friends premier event of the season will be held at the newly renovated DeGolyer Home, festively decorated for Holiday at the Arboretum. The magical evening will include cocktails, elegant hors d'oeuvres, and a fantastic DJ with upbeat music. The highlight of the evening will be a silent auction featuring one-of-a-kind 4-foot trees designed by ASID designers, top-of-the-line retailers and over-the-top florists that will alight your holiday spirit! Each tree will be adorned with donated gifts to tickle your fancy.

Junior Friends Members - Complimentary Admission
Tickets: $75 individual, $125 couple
Cocktail attire and Valet Parking
Register online here

Contact: friends@dallasarboretum.org

ESPN Dallas Snow Day

Tuesday, December 13th
9:00am - 11:00pm
House of Blues

Join ESPN Dallas and some of their celebrity friends as they celebrate the holidays and help provide new toys to less-fortunate children. Admission is a new unwrapped toy or a cash donation to Toys for Tots. All ages are welcome!

Brunch of the Sugar Plum Fairy

Make plans to attend a special family brunch this holiday season! The event will be highlighted by interactive children's holiday activities and a live performance by 20 talented young dancers from the Texas Ballet Theater.

Brunch of the Sugar Plum Fairy
Sunday, December 4, 2011
10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
The Ritz-Carlton, Dallas

The Brunch will feature fresh fruit, eggs, English muffins, miniature pancakes, delicious pastries, and cider, cocoa, juice, coffee and tea stations and a holiday dessert gift from the chefs of The Ritz-Carlton. Activities will include a cookie-decorating station fully provisioned with decorating candies, sprinkles and icing.

Children are invited to dress in their holiday finest for the occasion, and to bring along an unwrapped new toy, teddy bear or book which will be delivered to holiday-season patients at Children's Medical Center in Dallas. They will also have the opportunity to be photographed with costumed dancers from the performance, including the Sugar Plum Fairy herself!

$69 per person, includes tax, gratuity and valet parking.
Purchase your tickets here.

Give Joy with TOMS

For over five years, TOMS has been giving children the shoes they need to protect their feet from injury and disease, safely get to school and play with friends. And now I'm thrilled to tell you that the next chapter of One for One is here: TOMS Eyewear. With every pair you purchase, TOMS will help give sight to a person in need. One for One.™

Whether it's giving children the freedom to just be a kid, or helping someone see the sunset again, you can make this Holiday extra meaningful with the TOMS movement.

Give clients and employees a meaningful gift that gives back. Contact Tanya Maxwell, The Sole Woman for Corporate Sales, for bulk discounts on TOMS Shoes, TOMS Eyewear, gift cards and gift packs. Tanya@TOMS.com

Holiday dream outfit

We have a serious crush on this Vince leather dress! We think it would be perfect for the upcoming Designer Stocking Auction at the Stanley Korshak!  If your not in the mood to splurge on a dress, we also love this Kate Spade ring for a little Holiday decadence! 

1. Vince Leather Shirtdress, 2. Elizabeth and James Cateye sunglasses, 3. Alexandar Wang oversized wool jacket, 4. Kate Spade Ring 5. Brian Atwood booties 6. PS1 leather clutch

2011 DIFFA Wreath Collection

TURN UP THE HOLIDAY
TURN UP THE MUSIC
THE DIFFA HOLIDAY WREATH COLLECTION

Bid on one-of-a-kind wreaths from national design gurus to local icons and help support North Texas AIDS Service Organizations. Three venues will be hosting the Wreath Collection, each place with a different theme, fabulous music, and great food - all uniquely DIFFA!

It's festive, philanthropic and sure to be THE holiday party of the season.
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Thursday, December 1
7:00 pm to 10:00 pm

Three Venues: Design Within Reach, Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams, and Nest
South of Knox on McKinney Avenue

Bid on auction items direct from your mobile phone

Tickets: $60 per person. Complimentary valet.

Visit diffadallas.org for tickets

Designer Stocking Auction

"Wipe Out Kids' Cancer" invites you to join them at their Designer Stocking Auction and Cocktail Party benefitting the wonderful organization that helps children with cancer. This event is going to be held at The Shak at Stanley Korshak from 7-9 p.m. on Tuesday, December 13th. Hopefully we can live one day where children live cancer-free lives, so bring a few friends and have a cocktail while supporting an amazing foundation. Tasty treats, holiday cheer, and good laughs will be available for all.

St. Jude Celebrates Another Year of Fundraising

Players including Tim Brown, Chad Campbell, Harrison Frazar & Lee Trevino kicked off the first of St. Jude's two annual fundraising events on October 17th at the St. Jude/Derek Harper Golf Classic. More than 200 additional golfers joined these notables at Stonebriar Country Club to help raise awareness and funds for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
Vickie Blanding, Audra Blanding, Emily Blanding

Best known for his chart-topping hits "Almost Home", "Red Neck Yacht Club", and "That's What I Love about Sunday", Craig Morgan headlined the second annual fundraiser on October 22nd —the St. Jude Evening Under the Star Party. Despite the neighboring World Series game at the Rangers Ballpark, 700 plus guests walked onto the field of Cowboys Stadium in Arlington where they enjoyed cocktails, dinner and a chance to bid on exclusive items during a live and silent auction.

Amy Vanderoef, Mistress of Ceremonies, led a lively presentation which included a few words from 16 year old local St. Jude patient Brittany Yeager. She shared that the guests in the audience, not Superman or any Cowboys or Rangers player, were her heroes.
Lydia Novakov, Bob Baillargeon, Colleen Baillargeon

These two events raised more than $620,000, and the proceeds go directly to St. Jude to help fund the research and treatment of children with catastrophic diseases. All research and treatment conducted at St. Jude is then shared freely with hospitals around the country and world including our local hospitals in the DFW metroplex.

Tyler Bates (St. Jude patient) with mom Jennifer Bates

This year's events honored Doug Brooks, Brinker International CEO, his wife Holly and the Chili’s Grill & Bar team for their longstanding support of St. Jude. Chili's has donated more than $40 million to date. Chili's overall efforts have, among other achievements, helped build a state-of-the-art-building named the Chili's Care Center, which houses the bone marrow transplant inpatient floor, the Department of Radiological Sciences, inpatient activity areas and research laboratories.

St. Jude is excited to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the hospital at their 2012 event next year. For more information on how to participate contact Christina Baugh at 972.594.8080.

Obsession of the day:

J. Crew Glimmer Tee

We can't get enough of this glam glimmer tee!  We think it would look great over a collar blouse for the office and with a pair of jeans for a fun holiday event!  How would you style it?

Snap Away Hunger Day - November 17

Let's give everyone a reason to be thankful this Thanksgiving! For every order placed through Snapfinger on November 17, 2011, Snapfinger will donate a meal on your behalf to various homeless shelters across the country.

Be sure you've downloaded the most recent iPhone and Android App, and share it with your friends as you're ordering for a good cause. Also, don't forget to follow Snapfinger on Twitter and Facebook for weekly contests.

The restaurants we all know and love are online and waiting for your order, and some even offer delivery. Start your dinner order here for tonight, and help this nationwide initiative to Snap Away Hunger!

New Logo, New Name!!

Thank you to everyone for their continued support of The Arts Center of North Texas, formerly The Arts of Collin County.
The new contact information for Mike Simpson the Executive Director is mike.simpson@artscenterof northtexas.org
And the new website for the center is www.artscenterofnorthtexas.org

Young Variety Bowling Mixer

Join Young Variety on Tuesday, December 6th
from 6:30 to 9:30 pm
for a Bowling Mixer
at 300 in Addison
benefiting Variety: The Children's Charity

Your $25 donation includes an evening of bowling, appetizers,
a complimentary beverage, and one raffle ticket.

RSVP by December 1st: aernst@varietytexas.org

It's a Wild Holiday in Frisco!

Merry Marketplace will take place at Frisco Discovery Center located at 8004 Dallas Parkway, Frisco, TX 75034. New this year, the shopping extravanganza has been extended to two days. The marketplace features a variety of uniqueTexas vendors - clothing, gourmet foods, gifts and more - and benefits the Sci-Tech Discovery Center and Frisco Arts.

General Markplace Hours
Friday, November 18, 2011 - 1:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, November 19, 2011 - 9:00 - 5:00 p.m.

General Admission
There will be a $5.00 entry fee purchased at the door. The entry fee will allow you access all weekend.

•Photos with Santa - Santa will be available in the children's area during our ladies brunch (Friday 11am-1pm and on Saturday 10am-4pm. Studio One is our photography partner and will donate 20% percentage of all photography sales to our beneficiaries.
•Local Entertainment and Special Guest Miss Frisco 2011
•Cafe - Margaux's Catering will be at the event all day serving food and drinks
•Children's Crafts - Sci-Tech Discovery Center will sponsor various children's crafts during the event
•Child Care Services will be available during shopping areas.
•Frisco Arts will sponsor holiday movies during the event for the children.

Click here for a list of participating vendors.

St. Jude Give Thanks. Walk.

One walk, 80 communities, thousands of children’s lives saved.

On Saturday, Nov. 19, members of the Dallas and Fort Worth communities will lace up their green shoe laces and join St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital® supporters in 80 communities across the country for the St. Jude Give Thanks. Walk. ™, an exciting family friendly event that brings teams and individuals together over the holidays to raise money to support the children of St. Jude.

More than 1,200 participants are expected to join together in this exciting noncompetitive 5k at Fair Park in Dallas and the inaugural Fort Worth event at Ridgmar Mall, to officially kick off the national St. Jude Thanks and Giving campaign. One local Fort Worth walk attendee already looking forward to the event is four-year-old Tyler, a St. Jude patient who is a survivor of a rare and aggressive tumor known as Desmoplastic Medulloblastoma.

Last year in Dallas alone, more than 800 people attended and raised $150,000. Local Dallas and Fort Worth sponsors include GE Energy, National Envelope, Fair Park, Fort Worth, Texas Magazine, Univision Dallas, Ridgmar Mall, Panaderia San Marcos, and many more.

Funds raised from the Dallas and Fort Worth events support St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, one of the world's premier centers for the research and treatment of pediatric cancer and other catastrophic childhood diseases.

Check-in for the St. Jude Give thanks. Walk. begins at 6:00am at Ridgmar Mall for the Fort Worth walk and 7:15am at Fair Park for the Dallas walk. Registration is free, but all participants are encouraged to raise money for St. Jude by setting a personal fundraising goal and asking sponsors, friends and family members to make donations to support their efforts. Fundraisers can earn exciting incentive prizes at the $35, $100 and $250 levels. To register online or learn more about the St. Jude Give thanks. Walk., visit http://www.givethankswalk.org/

Voice of Hope Annual Fundraising Luncheon

Since opening its doors in 1982, the Voice of Hope Ministries has inspired educational excellence and services to families in the West Dallas community.  Debbie Dunlap chaired the annual fundraising luncheon held on October 25 at the facility, attended by over 300 guests.

Mike Doramus, President of the Board of Voice of Hope and Ed Franklin, Executive Director    

 

Luncheon speaker, Mayor Mike Rawlings, stressed the importance of hope.  "Only 45% of Americans believe our best days are ahead, but in Dallas 65% believe our best days are ahead of us and it is because of organizations like Voice of Hope that the power of education will provide a future that will be better than the past," said the mayor.

Debbie Dunlap, Mayor Mike Rawlings and Mrs. Rawlings   

Voice of Hope Ministries is a Christian community center founded on the principles of self-help, spiritual enrichment and urban renewal.  Voice of Hope Ministries exists to provide children living in the neighborhoods of West Dallas with strong character models, education support, life skills and family support services needed to become productive Christian citizens.  

For more information, visit www.voiceofhope.org.

Dallas Show Brings World Class Exhibitors and Rare Collections to Texas

Barbara Daseke, Chairman of the TACA Host Committee, and Lynn McBee

November 2-6 the Irving Convention Center was transformed into one of the finest art, antique and jewelry exhibits in the world.  Guests at the Dallas International Art, Antique & Jewelry Show were impressed at the size, quality and caliber of the show.  With approximately 100 international exhibitors and more than 50,000 items for purchase, it was a show that exceeded all expectations! 

"The Dallas International Art, Antique & Jewelry Show was the perfect fit for the sophistication and culture of the Metroplex.  The combination of top international exhibitors paired with a showcasing of the world's finest antiques, art and jewelry delivered the quality show that you would expect to succeed in Texas," stated Scott Diament, CEO and co-owner of the Palm Beach Show Group.  "We look forward to the show becoming an exciting annual event."

Kelly and Norm Green

Barbara Daseke, chaired the private preview party on Wednesday evening benefiting TACA (The Arts Community Alliance).  A $15,000 check was presented to TACA by Scott Diament and Rob Samuels, owners of the Palm Beach Show Group.  Hundreds of prominent collectors, industry experts, serious buyers and an A-list of guests attended a sneak peak of the show! Guests enjoyed a spectacular champagne reception.

John Marston and Billie Leigh Rippey

The Dallas International Art, Antique & Jewelry Show was a virtual treasure trove with collections of fine art, sculpture, furniture, silver, textiles, bronze, jewelry, Americana, rare books, porcelain, ceramics, watches, clocks, Asian art and antiques, carpets, glass and more ranging in date from the antiquities to the 20th century. Many of the items were of museum or exhibition quality including, but not limited to, illuminated manuscripts exhibited by Dr. Joern Guenther, Dr. Joern Guenther Rare Books, AG.

Caroline Kohl and Daniel Rodriguez

We are excited for the Dallas International Art, Antique & Jewelry Show to return next year! If you missed this fabulous event, visit www.dallasfallshow.com for more pictures and information. Visit their facebook for updates on when the Dallas Show will return! 

Scott Diament and Rob Samuels, Owners of the Palm Beach Show Group

A Date with Santa

Hope's Door will be hosting their annual Date with Santa event on December 3, 2011 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m at Custer Road United Methodist Church in Plano. There will be holiday arts and crafts for the children, snacks and goodies for all. Your child will even receive a personalized letter from Santa. Hurry, Santa's making a list and it's almost full! Make reservations today for your family.

All proceeds from this event benefit Hope's Door. Hope's Door is an emergency shelter that helps women and children who are fleeing from a domestic violence situation.

Click here to register!

Contact: Kelly Vaughan at kelly.vaughan@hopesdoorinc.org

Ski Plano 2012

On this 16th wintry season, Southfork Ranch hosts the annual Ski Plano event on January 28, 2012. Join the Plano ISD Education Foundation for this extraordinary evening on the mountaintop! Recent Tony Award winner, Broadway actor, and proud graduate of Plano Senior HS, John Benjamin Hickey, will serve as the honorary emcee. You may recognize Hickey from the current popular Showtime series “The Big C.”

Pull out your ski sweaters and jeans, dance all night, listen to two different bands, and browse the slopes of astonishing auction items. Find Ski Plano 2012 on Facebook for upcoming details including auction item previews. Sponsorship opportunities are still available and Reserved Tables must be requested in advance. All proceeds benefit the programs of the Plano ISD Education Foundation for the 55,000 students of Plano ISD.

Click here to purchase tickets.

Do YOU Ski Plano? Submit your "I Ski Plano" photo on Ski Plano's facebook page.

Cupcakes & Milk with Santa

Santa does love his sweets and visions of cupcakes have been dancing in his head ever since he discovered Sugar Queen Cupcakes at Stonebriar Centre!

To add to the merriment, magic and sweetness of the season, Santa is inviting all his little friends to come to the New North Pole at Stonebriar Centre and decorate Sugar Queen Cupcakes with him on Saturday, November 12. The party is from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., and children can decorate a cupcake with the sprinkles and frosting of their choice. Then, when the decorating's done, Santa will give each one his "stamp of approval."

Tickets to Cupcakes & Milk with Santa are $10 per child, which will be donated to Operation Sweet 16, a campaign created by Tori Pimentel, a local teenager, to raise money to help U.S. soldiers and their families. 100% of the proceeds will benefit the 501 (c)(3) organization.

Reservations are required and the number of guests is limited, so call 972-668-6153 to make a reservation. The New North Pole is on the lower level near Dillard's and Sears.

LOCATION: The New North Pole by Dillard's
TIME: 10:30 a.m. to 12 noon
SPONSOR: Sugar Queen Cupcakes
CONTACT: 972-668-6153

Perfect Party Dresses

We love all the glitz and glamour that comes along with this time of year!  Here a few glittering party dresses we love on Piperlime!  They'll have you begging to get out of the house and have some fun!

1. Greylin // 2. Michael by Michael Kors // 3. Loveappella