Bonne Sante' Food & Wine Showcase

Get your ticket for the 2nd Annual National Kidney Foundation Bonne Santé, Food & Wine Showcase benefiting the National Kidney Foundation Serving Texas. Net proceeds will be used to benefit kidney patient education/programs in the North Texas area.

Thursday, March 8, 2012

6:00-9:00 pm

The Westin Galleria-Dallas

Presentations from 15 chefs and wine pairings with each dish:

Stephen Pyles owner of Stephen Pyles Restaurant; Anthony Bombaci of Nana Restaurant; Scott Gottlich of Bijoux; Samir Dhurandhar of Nick and Sam’s Steakhouse; William Koval of Lakewood Country Club; Pascal Sanchez of TWISE by Pierre Gagnaire at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel & Casino; Shawn Armstron of Montage Deer Valley; Blain Staniford of GRACE Restaurant in Fort Worth; J Chastain of the Second Floor Bistro & Bar; Bruno Davaillon of The Mansion; Abraham Salum of Salum Restaurant; Shuji Sugawara (or as he’s more commonly known, “Elvis”) of Shinsei; David Smith of the Westin Galleria-Dallas; Jason Weaver of the Omni Hotel-Dallas; and Shawn McClain of Sage at ARIA Resort & Casino.

Musical and Live Entertainment

Special Gifts

Scotch Bar and Martinis

Complimentary Valet Parking

Click here to reserve your seat!

New Friends New Life Needs You!

Hearts of Texas Awards Luncheon

The 6th Annual Hearts of Texas Awards Luncheon will be held on Tuesday, March 6, 2012, from 11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m., benefiting Volunteer Center of North Texas.  The event will take place at the new Omni Dallas Hotel and will honor Nancy Strauss Halbreich and Janie Strauss McGarr, daughters of VCNT co-founder and former Dallas Mayor Annette Strauss. Under the leadership of event Honorary Chair, Ruth Altshuler, and Chair, Jeanne Whitman Bobbitt, the event will feature a three-course lunch and will include a variety of celebratory activities.

Registration: 11:15 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.

Luncheon Program: 11:45 a.m. – 1:15 pm.

For more information about sponsorship opportunities and tickets, click here.

Happy 85th Birthday, Big Brothers Big Sisters!

For 85 years, Big Brothers Big Sisters has been helping change the lives of kids in Texas by giving them the opportunity to reach their fullest potential. Today, Friday, February 24th, the organization celebrates eight and a half decades of volunteers, donors, and advocates just like YOU!

It all started on that date in 1927, when the growing number of boys passing through the Juvenile Court System in Dallas County inspired the humble beginnings of what is now the nation's largest Big Brothers Big Sisters agency. Through the vision of few, hundreds of thousands of Texan lives were changed for the better, forever through the power of one-to-one youth mentoring.

Today, more than ever, BBBS needs volunteers to start something big. What if every child fulfilled their potential? Think how amazing that would be. Now, you can start more Littles on the path to big things.

Click here to learn more about volunteering as a Big Brother or Big Sister.

DIFFA/Dallas Presents Collection 2012: “Smoking Haute”

In the 22nd year of their premier fundraiser, DIFFA/Dallas celebrates their fashion-forward heritage with a gala unlike any other. This year’s event, titled SMOKING HAUTE, will once again be at the top of the city’s not-to-be-missed soirees. Taking place on Saturday, March 31st at The Hilton Anatole, the night promises to be filled with the hottest fashions and attendees. 

The grand-scale event, inspired by YSL’s 1966 creation- Le Smoking, will provide a luxurious experience with an exciting mix of runway show, theatrical production and an auction featuring one-of-a-kind couture tuxedo-style smoking jackets for men and women created by top name designers.  Design and production aficionados Jan Strimple and Brian Brothers serve as the co-creative directors/producers of the DIFFA/Dallas extravaganza, and will be dazzling guests as they enjoy a seated dinner while feasting their eyes on a provocative runway show featuring this year’s exclusive smoking jacket collection.  The fundraiser’s grand finale will be a “backstage” VIP after party complete with DJ Wade Hampton, resident DJ at the Ghostbar.

DIFFA/Dallas plays a major part in this HIV/AIDS funding initiative, and is the Foundation’s largest and most successful chapter in the country.  Event and ticket information can be found at http://www.diffadallas.org/ as well as on www.Facebook.com/DIFFADallasTX

Just Say Yes Celebrates 10th Anniversary

Over 350 friends of the nonprofit Just Say YES (Youth Equipped to Succeed) are expected to gather at the home of Lisa and Kenny Troutt for the annual luncheon on Wednesday, April 11, 2012.  The event begins with a private meet-and-greet reception at 11:30 am, followed by fellowship at 12:00 noon.

The luncheon raises funds and awareness of the organization's public school programs, featuring JSY Speaker Coach Avery Johnson, former Dallas Mavericks head coach and current head coach of the New Jersey Nets. Individual tickets are $100, and sponsor packages start at $1,250 for the private reception.

Contact: Sue and Dan Bailey 972 437-0002 x12 / sbailey@justsayyes.org

Just Say YES is a nonprofit educational organization that has been helping youth say YES to their dreams and goals and NO to risk behaviors-drugs, alcohol, sexual activity and bullying since 2002. Currently providing programs, speakers and curriculum in 35 states, Just Say YES is a trusted resource for educators, administrators, counselors, youth leaders and parents.

Save the Date: Wish Night

The Make-A-Wish Foundation® of North Texas will host its 16th Annual Wish Night gala presented by Helzberg Diamonds® on Saturday, May 12, 2012 at the Hilton Anatole Hotel. Guests will arrive at 6:00pm for “A Night of Enchanted Wishes” as the evening begins with silent auction, followed by a multi-course dinner, live auction, special performance from past wish recipients, and the ever-so-popular midnight snack. 

The Make-A-Wish Foundation is honored that Steve and Barbara Durham will serve as this year’s Honorary Ball Chairs. Their experience and generosity in serving worthy causes throughout Dallas is well known. The Durham’s bring real enthusiasm and energy to making a difference in the lives of children battling life-threatening medical conditions.

Wish Night has raised more than $9.5 million to grant wishes throughout the North Texas community and thanks to the generous help from outstanding individuals and organizations like Helzberg Diamonds, The Marketing Arm and Mr. & Mrs. Durham, this signature event continues to grow with the hopes of helping the North Texas chapter fulfill every eligible child’s one true wish.

For more information on how you and your company can become involved, visit http://www.wishnight.org/ or contact Development Officer Elissa Mittendorf at emittendorf@ntxwish.org or via phone at 214-496-WISH.

The Tenth Annual Virginia Chandler Dykes Leadership Award

Myrna Schlegel, Sharon Venable, Kimberly Schlegel Whitman

My mom and I were incredibly honored to share the Tenth Annual Virginia Chandler Dykes Leadership Award last Thursday.  TWU and it's amazing team are so impressive and I am in awe of the students and scholarship recipients and their accomplishments.  I thought you might enjoy seeing some of the photographs from the event!

Virginia Chandler Dykes; Kimberly Schlegel Whitman 
and Myrna Schlegel, award recipients;  
Dr. Ann Stuart, Chancellor and President, TWU; Norm Bagwell, Bank of Texas, presenting sponsor

Margot Keyes, Phil Trammell, Jan Miller

Virginia Chandler Dykes Scholarship Winners past and present who were 
in attendance for 10th anniversary luncheon:
Rebecca Molidor; Debbie Arbique; Barbara Gruendemann; 
Gail Poskey; Leon Washington; Heather Roberts; Tiffany Smith; 
Hannah Mills; Kathleen Shannon-McAdams

Capera Ryan, Debbie Ryan (mother/daughter team!)

Kirby Schlegel, Kari Schlegel Kloewer, Myrna Schlegel, Kimberly Schlegel Whitman, Bob Schlegel

Marti Carlin, Joel Allison (Virginia Chandler Dykes Leadership Award Recipient - 2011),  
Lindalyn  Adams (Virginia Chandler Dykes Award Recipient - 2007)

Ruth Buzzi, Kent Perkins, Caroline Rose Hunt 
(Virginia Chandler Dykes Leadership Award Recipient - 2009)

From our Guest Bloggers Gene & Julie Gates of the Gene & Julie Show:

Don’t miss “A Night at the Karaoke Lounge” this Friday night at Edison’s, with proceeds benefiting the Turtle Creek Recovery Center.  This promises to be an exciting, high-energy, musical evening beginning with a cocktail reception and followed by Karaoke entertainment.  Once celebrity guest singers Peri Gilpen, Hunter Sullivan and LeeAnne Locken warm-up the microphone, there will be lots of Karaoke opportunities for everyone.  Guests can also enjoy a gourmet burger and beer bar, cocktails by Cinco Vodka, a raffle, a photo booth and fun games.   

 

The fabulous live auction items include Bachendorf Jewels and an Abi Ferrin Design, New York Fashion Week by Stanley Korshak, a VIP Show Package with Pat Green, a Custom Cinco Vodka Karaoke Party for 50, and an American Airlines Center Suite plus a Night Out.  The event is chaired by Danya Anderson & Cary Deuber, with Anne and Steve Stodghill serving as Honorary Chairs.  All of the shenanigans will be hosted by sassy master of ceremonies Steve Kemble.  The décor and design is by Todd Events.  

 

Turtle Creek Recovery Center a nonprofit agency dedicated to restoring hope and opportunity to adults with co-occurring mental illness and a chemical addiction, providing services that enable them to return to the mainstream of life with enhanced vocational, social and problem solving skills and with the greatest possible degree of self-sufficiency.

 

Tickets for A Night at the Karaoke Lounge are available at  www.tcmanor.org/pages/events  or call the Karaoke Hotline at 214-361-5061.

28th Annual Saint Valentine's Day Luncheon Raises Funds for LLS

The 28th Annual Saint Valentine's Day Luncheon was held on Tuesday, February 14, 2012 at the Hilton Anatole Chantilly Ballroom, attracting an audience of 600 social and civic leaders from North Texas. 

 This year’s co-chairs were Bunny Cotten, Angela Nash, and Kristina Whitcomb. The theme was “Heart & Sole” and the honorary chair was Jack A. Turpin. The Lynda Adleta Heart of Gold Award will be presented to former Dallas Maverick Ray Johnston, Jr., who has heroically battled and beaten leukemia four times. The Spirit of Tom Landry Character Award honoring a youth who has battled blood cancer or supported the fight against the disease, was presented by Alicia Landry to two individuals, Kenedy Kundysek and Dalton Douglas.

Alicia Landry, Dalton Douglas, Kenedy Kundysek, Cowboy great Drew Pearson

The highlight of this year's luncheon was an anonymous donation of $100,000! What a magnificent step to help The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society with their mission to fund blood cancer research and fight leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma.

Attitudes & Attire Luncheon and Fashion Show

The 15th Annual Attitudes & Attire™ Luncheon and Fashion Show will be held on Friday, March 2, 2012 in the Grand Pavilion of the Dallas Trade Mart at 11:30am.

This year’s fashion show will feature designs from our Presenting Sponsor, Elements, which was recently named D Magazine’s “Best of Big D” women’s clothing boutique. Our Kim Dawson Award recipient is Sarah Losinger, one of our city’s most dedicated and active philanthropic leaders. Anna de Haro, Public Affairs Director at Clear Channel Dallas/Ft. Worth will serve as Mistress of Ceremonies.

Tickets are $125 per person.  Click here to reserve your seat.

Sci-Tech Brainiac Bowl

With Mardi Gras flair and a competitive spirit, Sci-Tech Discovery Center announces its fourth annual Sci-Tech Brainiac Bowl, presented by Baylor Medical Center of Frisco, to be held Saturday, February 25 from 6:30 to 11:00 pm at the Frisco Discovery Center.

Brainiac Bowl meets Bourbon Street in this year’s edition, which features Cajun cuisine, two bands, silent and live auctions and a lively, knowledge-based trivia competition. Good Morning Texas host and former One Life to Live television star Ty Treadway will once again serve as the emcee for the evening, which will generate funds for the museum’s educational programs. The Brainwaves of Frisco ISD hold the coveted title of 2011 Brainiac Bowl Champions.

Tables can be purchased for $1,250 and individual tickets for $125 by calling 972.546.3050 x102 or by emailing laura.madden@scitechdiscovery.org.

Dress 4 Yellow

The 4 Yellow Foundation announces its next step in the fight against cancer: Dress 4 Yellow. Set for April 5th at the historic Adolphus Hotel, Dress 4 Yellow will raise funds for LIVESTRONG and Cook Children’s Cancer Center by hosting a high-profile fashion show, luncheon and silent auction. After raising more than $850,000 for LIVESTRONG via grassroots fundraising efforts over the last two years, the nonprofit organization is taking a fashion-forward approach to fighting cancer.

Dress 4 Yellow, presented by Park Place Motorcars Dallas, will kick off with a luncheon and presentation by LIVESTRONG founder and champion cyclist Lance Armstrong, followed by a runway show featuring designs by more than 20 of the world’s top designers. Each designer will produce a custom-made yellow piece or select a yellow design from archived collections. Confirmed designers include Donna Karan, Isaac Mizrahi, Carmen Marc Valvo, Catherine Malandrino, Thakoon, Christian Siriano, Zang Toi, Cole Haan, Nike, Oakley, Ruffian, Abi Ferrin, Sachin + Babi, Elie Tahari, David Meister, Rachel Roy, Chadwick Bell, Lela Rose and more. The show will be produced by Bret McKinney, who has been part of the Stanley Korshak team since 2000, and has been the driving force behind the store’s fantastic visual displays, as well as the producer of Texas Ballet Theater, DIFFA/Dallas and Fresh Faces of Fashion.

Several of the looks will be offered for purchase during a live auction immediately following the show. The remaining designs and other high-value items will be up for grabs during the “Yellow Brick Road” silent auction. Hollywood royalty and local celebrities will donate their favorite yellow accessories to be included in the auction. During the event, $100 “Pot of Gold” Chance Drawing tickets can be purchased for an opportunity to win experiences with Tory Burch and Bobbi Brown in New York, TOMS custom shoes in Los Angeles or a VIP shopping trip at Neiman Marcus in Dallas.

“Dress 4 Yellow is designed to inspire and empower those affected by cancer,” Lance Armstrong says. “Through dollars raised, we will increase awareness, provide critical navigation services, fund research and survivorship programs and work to end the stigma of cancer around the globe.”

Individual tickets can be purchased for $250 and tables of 10 are available for $2,000. Sponsorships range in value from $5,000 to $50,000, and advantages include admission to an exclusive preview party and VIP reception, recognition on marketing materials, and VIP seating during the luncheon and fashion show.

For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit http://www.dress4yellow.com/

YWCA Sip 'n Savor

YWCA of Metropolitan Dallas presents

Sip 'n Savor

Thursday, March 1, 2012

6:30 pm to 8:30 pm

At the home of Suzanne and David Holl

Join us for an adventure in wine and food featuring

Master Sommelier Barbara Werley (Pappas Bros. Steakhouse)

and Chef Sharon Hage.

Tickets are $120/individuals & $200/couples.

Click here for ticket and location information.

IKEA Winner: Frisco Family Services

Thanks to everyone who voted! IKEA will be awarding $10,000 to support Frisco Family Services and help fund backpacks, school supplies, and hygiene products for the 250+ children who will receive assistance through the 2012 Back to School Program.

Frisco Family Services Center is a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide social services to individuals and families in need and assist them in becoming productive members of the Frisco community.

The UNICEF Experience Dallas

The UNICEF Experience is a fundraising party and one-night-only showcase of the lifesaving work UNICEF does for children around the world.

Friday, February 24, 2012

7:00 PM

Jenna Bush Hager, Honorary Chair

Joyce Goss, Chair

The Goss-Michael Foundation

1405 Turtle Creek Boulevard

Dallas, Texas 75207

www.unicefusa.org/experiencedallas

Cocktail Attire

The UNICEF Experience is a one-of-a-kind event, designed to engage the community around UNICEF’s global work while raising funding to support its lifesaving programs. At the event, interactive exhibits will showcase our work and allow guests to experience what children in developing countries face and what UNICEF does to help.

- Carry water buckets as heavy as those carried by women and children in the developing world

- Contribute to a “wishing well” that will supply water pumps to countries most in need of safe water

- Shop for lifesaving Inspired Gifts including First Aid Kits and Protein Biscuits

- Write messages of hope for the world’s children

The Stiletto Stampede

Attention all Dallas Woman! Ever think to your self, "I could walk a mile in these heels they are so comfortable?" Well now you can, Tootsies, in Plaza at Preston Center, will be hosting the First Annual 'Dallas Stiletto Stampede for the Cure' event. The Stiletto Stampede will consist of woman all through Dallas strutting their stuff in a 100-yard dash in heels while raising money for the Dallas County Affiliate of Susan G Komen for the Cure and rehab programs developed by the Stiletto Stampede Organization. On March 3rd at 11:00 a.m. make sure you strut on over in your Louboutins for a great cause. Online registration and more information about the fundraiser can be found at www.StilettoStampede.org.

The Chairman’s Spotlight

The Chairman’s Spotlight :

Katherine Lalonde

On April 12th Katherine Lalonde will be the chairman for the New Friends New Life WINGS Luncheon. The WINGS luncheon is the biggest fundraiser for the year for the NFNL foundation. They plan to host over 800 attendees as well as raise a goal of $300,000. The guest speaker will be well known author, Nicholas Sparks. The luncheon begins at 11:00 a.m. at the Hyatt Regency in Downtown Dallas. We recently spoke with Katherine about the fundraiser as well as an insight into her fabulous life in Dallas.

Why is this cause so special to you? Gary Brandenburg, a very wise man who is the pastor of my church, one Sunday was discussing the plight of women who are enslaved by the sex industry. His comment that followed was, “I have a 10-year-old granddaughter, and I am pretty sure that she, or ANY 10 year-old-girl, is not dreaming of a life in the sex industry.” Before that day, I frankly had not given much thought to women involved in the sex trade, or thought about what kind of abuse and trauma would lead women and girls to think that was their only hope. That one Sunday sermon stirred something within me; I felt a sense of outrage that these women have led lives of suffering that have culminated in even more suffering. The sense of sheer hopelessness I sensed they must feel spurred me to find a way to help change that. New Friends New Life was exactly the cause I wanted to work for – they are the only agency in Dallas to offer women and girls a holistic way to escape that life – from spiritual and psychological counseling to financial aid and job training. But those services aren’t the most important thing they offer their clients. The most important thing New Friends New Life gives these women and girls is love.

What is your favorite part about Dallas that makes it so unique? The fact that when our city recognizes a problem, it unites and finds a way to solve it. The people of Dallas don’t know the meaning of the word impossible – indeed, it seems the more the rest of the world deems something hopeless, Dallas just seems to respond: Just wait. Probably this is a result of the sense of community, openness and friendship that Dallas exudes to all who inhabit it, whether you’re a 6^th generation Texan or a transplant of 6 months. This is the most empowered - and empowering -city anyone could dream of living in: I consider myself extremely blessed to call Dallas home.

How do you spend your free time when you are not working for a charity? Doing my best to balance devoting the time my family deserves, traveling and working with my gifted colleagues at U.S. Trust and (just before I collapse at the end of the day) getting in a few chapters of the current book I am reading. Scheduling time with my inspiring friends is also always at the top of my wish list.

With you being such an influential person within the community, who is it that inspires you to do bigger and better things? God is my inspiration. My wish is to serve Him, and to always share the love with others that my Savior has shown me.

What is your favorite quote? “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. ²⁹ Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. ³⁰ For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” – Jesus, Matthew11:28-:30

A Night at the Turtle Creek Karaoke Lounge

Turtle Creek Recovery Center invites you to A Night at the Karaoke Lounge, on Friday, February 24, 2012 at 7:00 PM at Edison’s!

Event Chairs: Danya Anderson & Cary Deuber

Honorary Chairs: Anne and Steve Stodghill

It's time for an exciting, high-energy, musical evening beginning with a cocktail reception and followed by karaoke entertainment. Local celebrities will warm up the microphones on the main stage, then donors and guests can sing to popular songs of all genres and decades on the main stage. Those stage-frightened guests can also participate in other activities, such as the raffle, photo booth and fun games.

The evening benefits Turtle Creek Recovery Center, a non-profit agency dedicated to restoring hope and opportunity to adults with co-occurring mental illness and a chemical addiction, providing services that enable them to return to the mainstream of life with enhanced vocational, social and problem solving skills and with the greatest possible degree of self-sufficiency.

Additional Sponsorship Opportunities are available.

For information contact: The Karaoke Hotline at 214.361.5061

Editor's Pick:

A line we can't get enough of is Smythson!  If you haven't tried them out, may we suggest this little note book to get you started- The "Everything's coming up book" to jot down all of your appointments and remember all of you events!

Greyhound Adoption League of Texas: Faith, Hope, Charity

The Greyhound Adoption League of Texas (GALT) celebrates over a decade of saving greyhound lives on March 3 with the 11th annual Greyt Gala Dinner and Auction.  The annual event will be held at the Hilton Dallas in Southlake Town Square.  Reception begins at 6pm, and dinner starts at 7pm.

Former Dallas Cowboys Charlie Walters, Cliff Harris and Michael Downs, along with Major League Baseball retirees Jack Lazorko, Don Stanhouse, Mike Bascik,  Mike Phillips, John Knox and others join together to raise awareness for GALT mission of “No Grey Turned Away.”  Actor Burton Gilliam, most famously known for his role in Blazing Saddles, will also be in attendance. The annual event features cocktails, dinner, live and silent auction, and the opportunity for guests to mingle with local talents and celebrity athletes.

This year’s theme Faith, Hope, and Charity, honors three of the many abused injured greyhounds cared for by GALT over the past several years; Faith, a female missing her right ear, was removed from a hoarder (along with her 8 puppies); Hope, a stray discovered cowering under a house near a busy highway on a freezing morning after suffering for months in the open without adequate food; and, Charity, found severely underweight at only 45 pounds due to starvation.

Tickets are $125 per person or $100 per person with the purchase of two or more tickets at the same time. For over ten years, (GALT) has been the organization of choice for retired greyhounds requiring adoption services as well as the adoption organization of last resort for many injured, abused, and neglected Greyhounds.  For more information go to http://www.galtx.org/ or call John McQuade at 214-215-8216.

Eye Ball 2012 - A Night for Sight

The Department of Ophthalmology at UT Southwestern and Prevent Blindness Texas are proud to announce the 12th annual black tie fundraising gala, Eye Ball 2012 - A Night For Sight.

The event will be held on Saturday, Feb. 25th at 7 pm and will feature a cocktail party, seated dinner, live music from the Brent Van Sickle orchestra and an evening that concludes with after-dinner coffee. Tickets are $300, $500, or $1000 each, with tables ranging from $3,000 to $25,000.

The nearly $3 million raised from previous Eye Ball galas has been used to fund critical research at UT Southwestern as well as fund free public education and vision screening programs hosted by Prevent Blindness Texas.

Mrs. Trammell Crow, Honorary Chair

Lucy and Henry Billingsley, Ball Chairmen

Dave Johns, Corporate Chairman

Tickets can be purchased by contacting Stephanie Melson at 972-533-7409.

NTFB Empty Bowls 2012

Dine out with friends or colleagues and enjoy the best lunch deal in town at the 13th Annual Empty Bowls event! Select a handmade bowl created by a local artisan, sample a variety of delicious soups, breads and desserts from popular area restaurants, and enjoy classical music by the Dallas Symphony Orchestra’s Young Strings. All proceeds benefit the North Texas Food Bank (NTFB) and its efforts to “ReThink Hunger.”

Friday, March 9, 2012

11am – 1pm

Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center

NTFB distributes 92,000 meals a day, yet the community need is closer to 300,000 meals a day. Every $1 donated provides three meals for hungry North Texans.

Tickets: 

$35 in advance online (http://www.ntfb.org/d_empty_bowls_info.cfm)

$20 no-bowl ticket

$40 at the door

Reserved tables for 10 guests - $1,500 (main level) and $1,000 (upper level)

Limited number of $100 VIP tickets for early 10:30am entrance

Diners are able to enjoy a simple meal of soup and bread served in a decorative ceramic bowl that guests keep as a reminder of those who suffer from hunger. Participating restaurants include:  The Blue Goose Cantina, Blue Mesa Grill, Bolsa, Bread Winners Café & Bakery, Celebration Market & Restaurant, Empire Baking Co., Freeb!rds World Burrito, Hattie's, McAlister's Deli, Dining at the Meyerson, Milestone Culinary Arts Center, Nick & Sam's Grill, North Texas Food Bank Community Kitchen, Place at Perry's, ReMARKable Affairs Catering, Royal Cup Coffee, Tom Thumb, Truluck's Seafood Steak and Crab House, and Wolfgang Puck Catering.

Ronald McDonald House 2012 Moonlight Ball

The Ronald McDonald House of Dallas announces the 2012 Moonlight Ball to be held on Saturday, March 24 to raise funds for the organization. This celebratory black tie affair will be the first large charitable event held at the newly renovated Dallas Country Club, 4100 Beverly Drive, Dallas. Cocktails start at 7 p.m., followed by dinner and dancing with Cuvée, known for renditions of classic R&B, Motown, rock and disco.

 Co-chairs for The Ronald McDonald House of Dallas Moonlight Ball are community leaders and House supporters Betty and Michael Bullington. The Honorary Chairmen are community leaders and House supporters Mersina and Phin Stubbs.

Tickets start at $500 for individuals and $1,000 for couples, and tables start at $5,000. Sponsorships are also available. For more information, visit http://www.rmhdallas.org/news-and-events/moonlight-ball/ or contact Laura Leach, chief development officer for Ronald McDonald House of Dallas, at 214-631-7354 or lleach@rmhdallas.org.

Savor the Symphony 2012

Music is in the air - get ready for this year's Savor the Symphony 2012! Please join the Elan Circle of the Dallas Symphony Orchestra League with honorary chairs Jennifer and Coley Clark at the Adolphus Hotel for the 12^th annual Savor the Symphony on March 24, 2012. A black tie affair, this exclusive 250-seat is an annual sellout complete with a five-course wine dinner, live entertainment, and a silent and live auction! This year, enjoy a new special art auction called The Art of Music. Prominent local Dallasites, including Natasha Hallam, Rob House, JD Miller, Phil Romano, and Heidi Somes transformed violins one one-of-a-kind works of art that will be up for auction. That's music to our ears!

Tickets and tables are still available! Purchase yours here.

Affair of the Art 2012

Get ready to foxtrot! I am so excited to be an underwriting co-chair for this year's Dallas Museum of Art Junior Associates "Glory of the Age" event for 2012! This year's event co-chairs are Shonn and Clarence Brown. The event will be held Saturday, March 3rd at the Dallas Museum of Art. Funds raised will directly support Youth and Beauty: Art of the American Twenties, an exhibition opening March 4, 2012. Junior Associates can purchase up to two tickets for just $175 per person. Tickets for the general public are $250 per person.

Underwriting opportunities for this year's event are still available. Please email JA@DallasMuseumofArt.org for inquiries.

Purchase your tickets here!

Signature 2012: A New Approach to Fundraising!!

How do you continue to raise funds for a non-profit arts organization in down turned economy?? "By being creative and coming up with a unique location, holding the event on a Friday rather than a Saturday and utilizing a state-of-the-art texting program for a donation campaign and of course a silent auction" says Chamberlain Performing Arts Board Member and 2012 Chairwoman Amy Wagner.
This year, Chamberlain is launching Signature 2012, a fundraising event open to the public. The event will feature the talents of Dallas' own Emerald City Band, dinner and both live and silent auctions to be held in the Park Place Jaguar Plano showroom on Friday, February 24th.
Another huge piece of the support program for Chamberlain Performing Arts are foundations and individuals willing to offer matching donations. Christina and Rudy Andrea and the Andrea-Mennen Family Foundation (TAFF) have offered matching donations up to $10,000. But again looking for that creative twist, Rudy Andrea suggested a texting donation campaign. Beginning on Friday, February 17th, anyone wishing to support the outreach efforts of Chamberlain Performing Arts can donate any amount they wish and it will be matched!! There is only one week to text in to donate as it will end on Friday, February 24th.
For ticket information to Signature 2012 on Friday, February 24, 2012 visit www.xhamperlainperfromingarts.org
For texting to donate register at www.qtego.com/cpa.

Boys & Girls Clubs - Billiard Ball

Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Dallas

is putting on the ritz!

The Billiard Ball

Saturday, February 18, 2012

The Ritz-Carlton, Dallas

7:00 PM

Cocktails, Dinner, Billiards, Silent Auction, Raffle

Dancing to Hunter Sullivan & Orchestra.

Emcee: Scott Murray

Complimentary Valet Available

Honoring

Barbara & Steven Durham

with the Robert H. Dedman

Lifetime Achievement Award for Philanthropy

Click here for ticket information.

Junior League of Collin County's Bingo 4 Benefits

Saturday, February 11, 2012

11:00 am - 2:00 pm

Gleneagles Country Club - Plano

Get your glitz and glam on for Junior League of Collin County's annual Bingo 4 Benefits.  This year's theme is Blingo Bingo.  Grab your friends, your best bling outfit and accessories, and come join the fun!  There will be individual and group prizes, prizes for game winners, $20 prize poppers, and door prizes. $50 ticket includes a bingo card, seated lunch and specialty drink. Valet and cash bar available. There are only a FEW tickets remaining, so buy your tickets now before the event sells out!  Click here to register.

One Night in Vegas

Friends of Children at Interfaith Housing Coalition

proudly present

One Night in Vegas

Friday, February 24, 2012

7:00 pm

The Belo Mansion

Live music, dancing, casino games, fabulous prizes, delicious food, live auction, and more!

Click here for more information and to purchase tickets.

Furnish & Feed

Join Nest Dallas and CitySquare to celebrate their 7th Annual

Furnish & Feed

Thursday, February 9th

6:00 - 8:00 PM

at Nest Dallas

rsvp@nestdallas.com

Savings up to 70% off! Each non-perishable item donated during the month of February qualifies you for a grand prize of $500 from Nest. With each item donated, you save 1% off regular price merchandise - up to 20%.

Love Your Neighbor, Love Your Park

The Lee Park Conservancy invites you to an evening of lively fun, delectable food & wine, a visit with long-time friends or an opportunity to make new ones. 

See what they have accomplished to improve your park & be the first to see what remarkable things are next! 

Thursday, February 9, 2012

5:00 - 7:00 pm

Arlington Hall at Lee Park

RSVP TODAY! 

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CIS Dallas Line Drive Luncheon

Please join Communities In Schools Dallas Region

for the Line Drive Luncheon

Featuring Texas Rangers Manager Ron Washington,

Outfielder David Murphy and

Texas Baseball Hall of Famer Talmage Boston

Tuesday, February 7, 2012

11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Edison’s (1724 Cockrell Avenue, Dallas, Texas 75215)

Tickets are $75, with sponsorship packages available starting at $1,000

Includes limited seating luncheon, silent auction and complimentary parking.

This will be a sell out!  Click here to reserve your ticket today.