Chamberlain Performing Arts Presents Signature 2014

The Board of Directors of Chamberlain Performing Arts and the Chamberlain Guild Performing Arts are pleased to announce the 3rd Annual Signature 2014.

On February 21, 2014, guests will gather at Eddie Deen's Ranch in downtown Dallas to help fund community outreach programs for Chamberlain Performing Arts.  Dinner, beverages, live and silent auctions, and entertainment by Emerald City’s Limelight, are sure to make the evening a memorable one.

The goal for Signature 2014 is to raise $50,000 to help support:

The Nutcracker Community Connections Performance – More than 28,000 underserved community members have benefitted from this complementary performance since 1991.

Relevé School Dance Program – Since 1996, over 1,100 children have participated in this program offered in conjunction with the Boys and Girls Club of Collin County.

Shining Stars Program – serving special needs students

Guests attending Signature 2014 – A Lone Starry Night will be treated to a Western evening featuring Eddie Deen’s Bar-B-Que and a stocked Watering Hole underwritten by Meadors Wealth Management Group, along with Midway Fun and Boot Scootin’ the night away to Emerald City’s Limelight band. Tickets are $100 per person and tables for eight begin at $800. Sponsorship packages are also available.

For more information on Signature 2014, to buy tickets, to make a donation, or to volunteer, please visit www.chamberlainperformingarts.org. Space is limited and Chamberlain is anticipating 200 guests, so purchase your tickets today.

Nancy & Richard Rogers Announced as Presenting Sponsors of Saint Valentine's Day Event

Crawford Brock and Nancy C. Rogers

Nancy C. and Richard R. Rogers Named Presenting Sponsors of

The Saint Valentine’s Day Luncheon & Fashion Show by Stanley Korshak

Carmaleta Whiteley, the chair of the 2014 Saint Valentine’s Day Luncheon & Fashion Show by Stanley Korshak to benefit The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS), is proud to announce that Nancy C. and Richard R. Rogers have agreed to serve as the Presenting Sponsor.  The Rogers are supporting the Luncheon and LLS with a $100,000 commitment.

The North Texas Chapter of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society is thankful for the very generous and continued support of this philanthropic couple.  “Nancy and Richard Rogers’ donation will have a significant impact in helping to further cutting edge research that LLS is funding, both in Texas and worldwide.  This type of investment will continue to help us improve the treatment options and put us closer to a world without blood cancers,” says Patricia Thomson, PhD, Executive Director of The North Texas Chapter of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. 

Other top supporters of the 2014 Luncheon include Crawford Brock of Stanley Korshak as the official Fashion Sponsor and Jeff Rich and Jan Miller as the Honorary Chairs.  Olivia Kearney, Lynn McBee and Kate Rose Marquez are hard at work as the Underwriting Chairs.

Dawn Mellon, a lymphoma survivor, is the 2014 Lynda Adleta Heart of Gold award winner and young Margaret Strand will receive the Spirit of Tom Landry Award.

The 2014 Saint Valentine’s Day Luncheon and Fashion Show will be held at the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center on Wednesday, February 12, 2014.  The theme, Legends of Love, will pay tribute to three decades of support of this event from North Texas’ business and community leaders.  More information is available at www.saintvalentinesdayluncheon.org

Shop for the Fort Worth Zoo

Mobile Mammography Unit at the PilatesBarre

Tagalongs, Samoas, and Trefoils -- oh my!

Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas (GSNETX) launched its annual Cookie Program on January 10, 2014. New this year, Girl Scouts will have cookies in hand, allowing them to sell, deliver and collect money in one easy step; to the delight of cookie fans across northeast Texas. Each box of cookies sells for $4.  The GSNETX Cookie Program will run through Feb. 17.

Also new this year -- Cookie Locator app!

To find a booth near you, download the Cookie Locator app for iPhone or Android by searching GS COOKIES in the app store. You can then search for cookie sales by zip code and share with friends on social media.  So easy!

Not sure which flavor to buy? The app can help with that too! Fill out the fun "What's your cookie personality?" quiz to reveal the cookie that best fits YOU.  Cookie flavors include the world-famous Thin Mints, Tagalongs, Samoas, Do-Si-Dos, Trefoils, Dulce de Leche, Thank U Berry Munch, and Savannah Smiles.

In 2013, GSNETX sold 3.6 million boxes of cookies. The GSNETX Cookie Program supports local Girl Scouts and 100 percent of proceeds raised stay in northeast Texas.

Selling cookies is more than a tradition; the Girl Scout Cookie Program is an integral part of Girl Scouts’ business and economic literacy initiative for girls in kindergarten through 12th grade. The program helps Girl Scouts develop five key skills: goal setting, decision making, money management, people skills and business ethics. Girl Scouts also have the opportunity to earn the new Mary Kay Entrepreneurship patch, designed to inspire the next generation of female leaders through the Cookie Program.   

All girls who participate in the Girl Scout Cookie Program are eligible to earn the annual Cookie Activity Pin (shown below). When they earn the pin, invite girls to share their accomplishments in each of the 5 Skills. Here’s how girls achieve the 5 Skills through the Girl Scout Cookie Program: goal setting, decision making, money management, people skills, and business ethics.

For more information about the Cookie Program visit: www.texascookietime.com.

The Unicef Experience

Sponsorships and Tickets available at unicefusa.org/dallasexperience

www.unicefusa.org/experiencedallas | (713)963-9390 | texas@unicefusa.org

Cocktail Attire

Rising From Ashes Screening

12th Annual Virginia Chandler Dykes Leadership Award

Mary Brinegar, president and CEO of the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Society, Inc., has been named the recipient of the 12th 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 Mr. and Mrs. David Hunt on September 25.

Texas Woman’s University Chancellor and President Dr. Ann Stuart will present the award at the Virginia Chandler Dykes luncheon event Feb. 20, 2014, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., at the Belo Mansion and Pavilion, 2101 Ross Ave.  

Tickets for the February 20 luncheon are $175 for silver patron; $250 for gold patron.  For more information, call 940-898-3851, visit www.twu.edu/vcd, or email SVenable@mail.twu.edu

Rock Out For Red Cross March 27th

THURSDAY, MARCH 27th

6:30PM - 10:30PM

Gilley's Dallas - 1135 South Lamar - Dallas, TX 75215

Join Cory Morrow, the Keith Mitchell Band, honorary chair Mayor Mike Rawlings and the American Red Cross Dallas Area Chapter in celebrating March is Red Cross Month! Net proceeds from this event will benefit the Red Cross' mission to prevent and alleviate human suffering in the face of emergencies. 

CLICK HERE TO BUY TICKETS!

Dallas Arboretum $5 Admission in January

It's not too late to take advantage of the January special at the Dallas Arboretum.  Now through January 31, the Dallas Arboretum invites you to enjoy the facility and gardens for only $5 admission. 

“The Dallas Arboretum is one of the top 10 botanical gardens in the world, according to the Travel Channel, and it’s pretty nearly all year long,” said Brian Shivers, Dallas Arboretum board chairman. “With this discount for entrance, we want to encourage people to see the pansies, ornamental kale and winter plantings, to walk the one mile fitness trail throughout the garden, and to get a sneak peek as we get ready for the 30th anniversary of Dallas Blooms.”

2014 marks the 30th anniversary of the Dallas Arboretum’s major floral festival Dallas Blooms with the theme “Birds in Paradise.” Bank of America is the presenting sponsor of Dallas Blooms, with Park Place Dealerships and Celebrity Cruises as supporting sponsors. Dallas Blooms begins on February 22, 2014, and runs through April 6, 2014. The garden explodes with color as more than 500,000 spring-blossoming bulbs burst, and the beloved peacock topiaries return to spread their colorful petal tails in the Jonsson Color Garden.

As part of Dallas Blooms, the Dallas Arboretum also launches its Bird House Exhibit, life-size playhouses designed by local architects to complement this year’s theme, Birds in Paradise. This creative exhibit is located in the Lakeside Exhibit Area. Children can play in these bird houses, while learning about bird predators, bird adaptations, how they find prey, how they camouflage themselves and survive, how they migrate, how they create nests, lay eggs and more. For more information on Dallas Blooms’ 30th anniversary, call 214.515.6500 or visit the Arboretum’s website at www.dallasarboretum.org

Suits and Boots Proudly Supports Heroes Project

It’s that time of the year again.  Break out your bathing suit and your favorite boots and head to TopGolf to support Heroes Project. Bays are sold out for Saturday's event, but single tickets are still available if you just want to enjoy the fun party atmosphere at Suits & Boots.

Top Golf's bay heaters will keep you warm, and drinks, great prizes, and rockin’ DJs will keep you moving. Win major prizes like a Club Med getaway for two, roundtrip airline tickets, and more!

Get your tickets online now at http://topgolf.com/suits.

To learn more about how Heroes Project helps veterans with disabilities, visit heroesproject.org.

Save the Date: Dallas CASA's 2014 Cherish the Children Luncheon

Mad Hatter's Tea Hat Judge Announcement at Lela Rose

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Mad Hatter's 2014 Committee and the Board of the Women's Council of the Dallas Arboretum

invite you to shop the Resort & Spring Collections 

in honor of

Monday, January 27th, 2014

5PM - 7:30PM

Lela Rose

69 Highland Park Village

Dallas, TX 75205

RSVP to lelarosedallas@lelarose.com or 214.599.6283

The Birthday Project Turns 2!

New Year, New You / Attitudes & Attire

Council for Life's "Life Lessons" Box Lunch Series

REGISTER HERE!

Nexus Spring Luncheon Announces Keynote Speaker

Please join luncheon chair Jane Geisse, with honorary chairs Sally and Forrest Hoglund, for the Nexus Recovery Center Women’s Auxiliary Spring 2014 Luncheon – A Conversation with Dr. Drew Pinsky. Proceeds from this annual fundraiser support the vital drug and alcohol addiction treatment services at Nexus Recovery Center for the adolescent /adult women and children served in their residential program.

A highlight of the luncheon will be featured speaker Dr. Drew Pinsky. Dr. Pinsky is a Board Certified Internist, a Board Certified Addiction Medicine Specialist, and one of the most sought-after doctors in radio and television. He starred in VH1's hit reality series Rehab with Dr. Drew and is heard on the nationally syndicated radio show Loveline where he has entertained radio audiences with his humor and guidance for over 20 years. You can also see him Monday through Wednesday nights hosting Dr. Drew on Call on HLN where he addresses some of the most pressing topics of our time including the pressures of dealing with drugs and alcohol to the impact the loss of intimacy has on our society.

Tuesday, April 22, 2014

11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Hilton Anatole Dallas

Individual seats are $150; sponsorships begin at $500.

For sponsor and ticket information, contact Jane Geisse, jane-1@att.net

Join the Fight Luncheon with Darrell Hammond

Former “Saturday Night Live” cast member and child abuse survivor Darrell Hammond will be the featured speaker at the second annual Join the Fight Luncheon benefiting the Children’s Advocacy Center of Collin County on Feb. 6 at the Embassy Suites in Frisco.

Join the Fight brings together business and community leaders to generate awareness about the Center’s mission to provide safety, healing and justice to children victimized by abuse in Collin County. The luncheon raises much needed funds to fight child abuse and to help abused and neglected children heal from their abuse.

“Darrell’s story will really resonate with luncheon attendees because it illustrates that child abuse happens not only in the darkest corners of our society but also in the most unexpected places to people we know and love,” Event Chair Carolyn Speese said. “None of us watching him portray Al Gore or Bill Clinton on Saturday Night Live would have imagined all that Darrell experienced, but the truth is that child abuse is much more common than any of us would like to believe.”

As the longest-tenured cast member of television’s best-loved comedy series, keynote speaker Darrell Hammond in 2011 revealed his abuse-laden past in his autobiography which details a childhood filled with traumatic physical abuse at the hands of his mother. His journey from victim to SNL cast member illustrates how one person climbed from the deepest despair to the very top of his profession.

“Nearly 1,100 children are confirmed victims of abuse or neglect each year in our community,” CACCC CEO Lynne McLean said. “This luncheon provides a chance for our generous business and community leaders to ‘join the fight’ against child abuse and give children in Collin County help and hope for the future.”

With support from the community, the Children’s Advocacy Center of Collin County provides a child-friendly environment where children can safely tell their stories and begin healing from their abuse. The Center’s multi-disciplinary team approach encompasses all aspects of the child protection system including law enforcement, Child Protective Services, the forensic interview staff, therapists, nurse examiners and client services under one roof to minimize trauma to vulnerable child victims.

Individual luncheon tickets are $125. Sponsorships range from $1,200 to $20,000. For more information on sponsorship opportunities or to purchase tickets, visit caccollincounty.org or contact Special Events Manager Dana Bielamowicz at 972-633-6602 or at DBielamowicz@caccollincounty.org.

Meet The Bachelor's Zak Waddell in Plano Tonight

 Taverna Rossa is holding their first charity fundraiser of 2014 benefitting Children’s Advocacy Center of Collin County, Tuesday, January 7 from 6:30pm-9:30pm.  In honor of the partnership and the 2014 season premiere of The Bachelor, last season contestant Zak Waddell joins Taverna Rossa for Ladies' night.  Guests can take photos with the Texas native in the photo booth hosted by Premiere Booths. All photo donations from the photo booth, whether taken with Zak or friends and family, will go back to the Children's Advocacy Center of Collin County.

A percentage of the Tuesday’s sales will also benefit the organization which provides safety, healing and justice to children victimized by abuse or neglect. Ladies' night happy hour from 4:00pm until close includes 1/2 price glasses and bottles of wine in addition to the regular Monday through Friday happy hour 3:00pm -7:00pm featuring $2 off drafts, $3 wells, $5 house wine (for men), and $8 RossaRitas, Rossa Mules, and Spicy Bloody Rossas. 

Specializing in unique, rustic thin-crust pies baked in a stone-fired oven, Taverna Rossa settles for nothing less than handmade goodness and hometown flavors with a strong commitment to sourcing local and natural ingredients whenever possible.Taverna Rossa is located at 4005 Preston Road, Suite 512 at the Lakeside Market in Plano.  For more information go to www.TavernaRossa.com or call 972-403-3321.

30th Annual Saint Valentine's Day Luncheon invite

Fashion Stars for a Cause's Cabo San Lucas Vacation Raffle

Support the Suicide and Crisis Center of North Texas by purchasing raffle tickets to Fashion Stars for a Cause's Cabo San Lucas vacation drawing! Contact Cynthia Smoot at cynthia@ohsocynthia.com for details!

6th Annual Stewpot Soup's On Luncheon

Mark your calendars for one of our favorite January events that combines Dallas' best chefs, art auction and an inspiring speaker.

The 6th annual Stewpot Alliance Soup’s On! Luncheon and Art Sale to be held Thursday, January 30, 2014 at the Omni Dallas features ten of Dallas’ finest chefs serving up signature soups to benefit The Stewpot and Encore Park. 

Soup’s On! features keynote speaker Liz Murray, emcee and Dallas Morning News columnist Steve Blow, performances by Dallas’ own Shoot Low Sheriff and includes an art sale of more than fifty original paintings and handmade jewelry from artists of the Stewpot Open Art Programs.

Liz Murray

Chef Brian C. Luscher of the popular Grape Restaurant acts as Chef Chairman of the luncheon who along with Bruno Davaillon, The Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek; Omar Flores, Driftwood; Danyele McPherson, The Grape; Matt McCallister, FT33; Chad Kelley, Café Pacific; Janice Provost, Parigi; Abraham Salum, Salum; Nathan Tate, Boulevardier and Jason Weaver of the Omni Dallas will prepare a signature soup as the first course of the luncheon.

Chef Brian C. Luscher

Keynote speaker Liz Murray, the subject of the TV film Homeless to Harvard and author of Breaking Night speaks about the unlikely turn of events that changed her life and her struggle to triumph over adversity and dream big.  Murray’s life as the child of cocaine-addicted parents in the Bronx was bitterly grim.   By age 15, Murray’s mom had died and she was homeless—living on the streets, riding the subway all night and eating from dumpsters.  Determined to take charge of her life, Murray finished high school in just two years while camping out in New York City parks and subway stations.  Murray received her B.S. in Psychology from Harvard University in June 2009.

Stewpot Alliance members Sarah Leverett Charbonnet and Gail Davis chair the 2014 luncheon along with honorary chairs and civic leaders Ellen and John McStay.

More than 35 years ago, The Stewpot began providing meals to our homeless and at-risk neighbors. Programs have developed to assist with medical needs, counseling, enrichment of children and youth, job training, and cultural expression. Seizing a remarkable opportunity to acquire the historic buildings at 508 and 515 Park, The Stewpot has embarked on a groundbreaking project entitled Encore Park. When completed, this expanded campus will include an outdoor amphitheater, community garden, a Museum of Street Culture, an Art Gallery for the Open Art Program, and expanded space for its partner agencies and its own programs.

The reception and art sale begins at 11a.m. with the luncheon at 12 p.m.  The Omni Dallas is located at 555 South Lamar.  Sponsorships, tables and individual tickets (beginning at $150) now available. For more information and to purchase tickets call 214-746-2785 ext. 234 or go to www.SoupsOnDallas.org.