Be immersed in a World of Living Light at Perot Museum's Annual Gala

Irradiate the imagination and explore the Perot Museum in all its gleaming glory at Night at the Museum: Illuminate, the Perot Museum of Nature and Science’s annual fundraising gala on Saturday, Nov. 14, from 7 p.m. to midnight. Be immersed in a world of “living light” with a shimmering evening of dinner, entertainment, dancing and sparkly feats that mark the Museum’s most anticipated philanthropic affair.

 

Get ready for an eye-catching, glowing surprise in the outdoor Plaza; experience nature’s brilliance from twinkling constellations to dazzling sunrises; and shine within the high-tech décor of black lights, fiber optics and more.
The invitation-only pre-party begins at 6 p.m. followed by the general party at 7 p.m. and an after-party from 9 p.m. - midnight. Dress is cocktail attire, and complimentary valet parking will be offered. Held on all five levels of the Museum, the glistening gala will feature unforgettable activities plus delectable cuisine from Wolfgang Puck Catering.

In addition to the scintillating permanent exhibitions, party goers will experience the Perot Museum’s “illuminating” fall traveling exhibition. Guests will discover nature’s incredible luminescence through thousands of living organisms that blink, glow, flash and flicker, from fireflies to jellyfish to glowworms.
Event chairs are Carrie and Steven Becker and Merry and Chad Vose, and honorary co-chairs are Deedie and Rusty Rose.

Proceeds from the annual Night at the Museum gala will support the Museum’s mission to inspire minds through nature and science, from on-site and outreach programs for pre-K through 12th graders, to financial assistance that allows students to visit the Museum, regardless of their school’s ability to pay. Underwriting contributions also fund research and collections efforts and help secure top-quality traveling exhibitions.

Ticket packages start at $2,500 (six attendees). Individual tickets are not sold. For more information, visit http://natm.perotmuseum.org/packages.html, email NightAtTheMuseum@perotmuseum.org or call 214.756.5806.

Equest Men's Auxiliary Golf Classic

 

Entering its third year, the two-day Equest Men's Auxiliary Golf Classic is a diverse mix of businessmen, horse lovers, golf patrons, and sports aficionados in friendly competition on the green all with one thing in common: their support for Equest.

With an all-star line-up leading the way - Honorary Chair Jacob P. Schick "Jake," Co-Chairs Ryan and Dawn Neufeld, and NFL Hall of Famer, All-American, and former Chicago and Baylor Bear Mike Singletary serving as keynote speaker - be prepared to grip it and rip on Nov. 1^st and 2^nd at Gleneagles Country Club. "Fore" a great blend of fine food, golf, camaraderie, entertainment, a helicopter golf ball drop (with a serious cash prize), and quality auction items, don't miss this classic event! 

Click here to register.

    

Gleneagles Country Club 

Plano, TX 75093

Sunday, Nov. 1 - Dinner & Auction

6:30 PM - Reception 

Beer & Wine served, silent auction items, and games

7:30 PM - Dinner

Full dinner and dessert with featured speaker Mike Singletary

Attire: Country Club Casual

Monday, Nov. 2 - Golf Tournament

9:00 AM - Registration

10:30 AM - Shotgun Start

2nd Annual Chefs & Seeds

Partners Card 2015 South Seller Soiree'

With Partners Card right around the corner this week, approximately 150 guests joined together at Mulberry in NorthPark Center for a Seller Soiree. 

Summer John and Mark Baumann

The celebratory evening was full of friends, shopping, hors d'oeuvres and door prizes.  DJ Lucy Wrubel set the tone with her fun and upbeat music.

DJ Lucy Wrubel

Partners Card Co-Chairs Melissa Boler, Debbie Munir and Ashlee Weidner led remarks. The Family Place CEO Paige Flink explained how crucial this fundraiser is to the organization: "The purchase of one Partners Card pays for one night of shelter for a mother and child. Tonight at the shelter we have 41 women, 56 children and 1 man."

Partners Card Honorary Chair Rhonda Sargent Chambers, Partners Card Co-Chair Ashlee Weidner, Partners Card Co-Chair Melissa Boler and Partner Card Co-Chair Debbie Munir

The annual shopping fundraiser offers the community a unique opportunity to give back in a fun and rewarding way.  With the purchase of a $70 Partners Card, shoppers receive a 20% discount at more than 750 participating retailers and restaurants over a period of 10 days with 100% of the card purchase price going directly to The Family Place, Dallas' largest family violence agency.

 

Get your 2015 Partners Card online today at www.familyplace.org.  Shopping dates are October 30 through November 8.

Maggie Kipp and Nancy Gopez

 

Outlive Yourself Awards

Thursday, November 5, 2015

3015 at Trinity Groves
3015 Gulden Lane

In celebration of the amazing momentum and difference that Taylor's Gift Foundation is accomplishing, we hope you’ll join us for a special evening to honor individuals who have made a lasting difference in the lives of others. They truly embody the “Outlive Yourself” spirit and we are excited for this VIP evening.

 

Celebrity Emcee

Jeff Probst, Host of "Survivor"

 

Purchase tickets here.

Prepare to See Dallas in a New Light Tonight

Eighty international, national and local artists are bringing massive, synesthesia-inducing light, performance and sound installations to the Dallas Arts District. Aurora is a free and public contemporary art exhibit taking place tonight -- an expansive event that will immerse North Texans in an open-air urban playground featuring light, sound and performance.

 

Friday, October 16

7:00 PM to 2:00 AM

www.dallasaurora.com

 

Download the free Aurora mobile app as a virtual tour guide, helping visitors navigate the works of 80 artists across the district’s 68 acres tonight. It will also help identify food and beverage stations, restrooms, transportation options and more.

Zoo to Do 2015: The Roaring Twenties

Dallas Zoo transforms to the time of Gatsby, flappers, and jazz, on Saturday, October 17, from 5:30 to 11:00 p.m. for Zoo To Do 2015. This year's theme, "The Roaring Twenties", is sure to be fabulous. You will experience food from some of the premier restaurants and chefs in Dallas. You will also be treated to live entertainment and have the opportunity to bid on some very special and unique items during the live and silent auctions. 

 

There are several ways you can show your support for this year's Zoo To Do:

• Become an underwriter
• Become a sponsor
• Purchase tickets
• Make a donation to Zoo To Do

For in-kind donation, please contact Events@DallasZoo.com

 

http://www.dallaszootodo.com/ 

You are invited to Fashion Stars for a Cause. RSVP today!

10th Annual Bone Bash Halloween-Themed Costume Gala

The Arthritis Foundation is “scaring up” overwhelming support to celebrate the 10^th Annual Dallas Bone Bash, Big D's premiere Halloween-themed costume gala benefiting the Arthritis Foundation North Texas. The spooktacular soiree is set for October 17 at the Omni Dallas Hotel. Visit www.dallasbonebash.org to purchase tickets and get event details.

 

In North Texas alone, there are nearly one million people, including more than 7,000 children, living with the pain of arthritis every day. 

 

The local event, emceed by media personality Scott Murray, will honor Dr. W.Z. “Buz” Burkhead, Jr. and Dr. Rob Langdon, the gentlemen who started it all with the inaugural Bone Bash in Dallas, Texas. Both Drs. Burkhead and Langdon are considered experts in the medical field and are esteemed amongst the Dallas medical community.  Widely known and respected for creating the modular replacement for the shoulder, Buz Burkhead, MD has been a board certified orthopaedic surgeon practicing at The Carrell Clinic since 1983.

 

This year’s Dallas Bone Bash is expected to draw more than 400 guests adorned in costumes and masks, who will mingle with zombies, ghouls, witches and ghosts as they roam – or float – through the Omni Hotel during an “otherworldly” Hallows’ Eve experience.

 

The 2015 Dallas Bone Bash Event Co-Chairs Sharon and Paul Devereux, along with Amy and Tom Sabin, will preside over this year’s deliciously wicked gala in full theatrical regalia.

 

There will be an array of ghoulish games and devilish delights as guests rattle their bones to the jive and rhythms of “Doctor Doctor”, and enjoy an evening of fabulous food, fortune tellers and spooky costume contests. Highlights also include the “Bling & Bubbly Game” sponsored by Eiseman Jewels NorthPark Dallas, and Live & Silent Auction. The event will be capped off with our Key to a Cure mission moment.  

Gloria Campos to Help The Westapher Fundraiser Celebrate 50 Years

The Westapher Dinner & Auction, chaired by Dotti Reeder, will be held at the stunning Preston Hollow estate of philanthropist Faye Briggs. The cocktail occasion will consist of a silent auction and Cowboys Auctioneers will lead in a lively live auction. Legendary news personality, Gloria Campos, will emcee the dinner and auction where she will share the message and mission of Nexus Recovery Center and introduce a special testimony from one of the Nexus clients.

 

Esteemed guests stemming from the Park Cities and beyond will enjoy dinner by CoHost Catering, wine from Specs Wine, Spirits and Fine Foods, coffee by Nespresso Café and PopStar popsicles for a sweet ending. Donations and Dinner & Auction ticket ($75) purchases can be made at www.westapher.eventbrite.com, by contacting Nexus Recovery Center at 214.663.2462 or via Abi Erickson at aerickson@nexusrecovery.org.

 

The 50^th Annual Westapher Golf Charity Tournament follows the day after the Westapher Dinner and Auction. The calendar milestone tournament will be held at Cowboys Golf Club and chaired by Jeff Winker and Roger Wyche. The tournament consists of four player teams, lunch and a scramble awards dinner that follows. The winning team will win the sought after Westapher golf trophy designed by renowned local bronze sculptor Robert Hogan who has placed his work at Cooper Fitness Center, City of Highland Park and Blue Bell Creamery among other Texas locations. Each year the trophy is passed on to the tournament’s winning team who can boast the trophy for 365 days. 

 

Golf spots and teams can be secured at www.westapher.eventbrite.com or via Jeff Winker at jwinker@sbcglobal.net or Roger Wyche at rogerwyche@yahoo.com

Allie-Coosh 23rd Anniversary Fashion Show—Realtors on the Runway Benefiting Dwell with Dignity

On September 23^rd, fashion designer Paulette Martsolf celebrated the 23^rd anniversary of Allie-Coosh.  Founding the longest running ladies boutique in Snider Plaza, she is grateful for her clients who have embraced and sustained her beloved brand which all started with a pajama collection.  The name ‘Allie-Coosh’ stems from Paulette’s native land of Newfoundland which translates to ‘off the bed’. Although her apparel has evolved from sleepwear over the last 23 years her chic everyday lines continue to carry the quality of comfort. 

Alison Phifer, Susan Tiner, Jennifer Clark, Regina Bruce

Among Paulette’s long standing and widespread clientele is a generous amount of Dallas’ power house realtors. Paulette’s supporters and anniversary runway models included Doris Jacobs of Allie Beth Allman, Joan Eleazer of Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s, Karen Fry of Dave Perry Miller, Shelby Fuqua of Virginia Cook and Kelly Logsdon Rush of Ebby Halliday.

Doris Jacobs

These notable professionals and more than 15 other models showcased Paulette’s everyday wear, her new AC Couture Studio designs and helped debut Paulette’s new line of hand crafted leather handbags.  

Candy Evans, Doris Jacobs, Joan Eleazer, Karen Fry

Guests enjoyed wine, delicacies from Ford’s Kitchen and the chance to support Dwell with Dignity who benefited from the special occasion. The graceful and eloquent DWD founder Kim Robison shared her gratitude for the work all had put into the occasion. The crowd or realtors certainly understood the plight of the nonprofit which is to provide dignified housing for those in need.  Each month Allie-Coosh will benefit a chosen charity with her new line of hand crafted handbags.

Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy Reveals Best-Selling Authors for Celebration of Reading

New York Times best-selling authors Harlan Coben, Dana Perino and Scott Simon have joined the headliners for the 14th annual Celebration of Reading on Monday, Oct. 12, at the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center in Dallas.

 

Chaired this year by Michelle Staubach Grimes, the Celebration of Reading already has announced authors Jodi Picoult and Markus Zusak for the 2015 event.

 

Coben’s last seven consecutive novels all debuted at No. 1 on The New York Times Best Seller list, including his latest novel, “The Stranger.” With 60 million books in print worldwide, Coben has won the Edgar Award, Shamus Award, and Anthony Award, and is the first author to win all three literary honors.

 

Perino’s recently released debut title “And the Good News Is …” was an instant New York Times best-seller. She serves as co-host of Fox News Channel’s “The Five,” which was rated last year as the third most-watched program on all cable news.

 

Simon is one of America’s most admired writers and broadcasters. He has been honored with every major award in broadcasting and is the host of Weekend Edition Saturday, the most-listened-to news program on NPR with more than 4 million listeners.

 

Picoult is the award-winning author of 23 novels, including “My Sister’s Keeper.” Zusak is the Sydney, Australia-based author of the international best-seller, “The Book Thief.”

 

Funds raised from the annual Celebration of Reading help support family literacy and reading mentoring programs of the Barbara Bush Foundation, including Teen Trendsetters, an anchor program that pairs teen mentors with first-, second- and third-grade students. Mentees selected for the program are six months or more behind in expected reading ability for their grade. Last year, funds raised from Celebration of Reading helped launch 15 new programs in the Dallas/Fort Worth area.

 

Sponsors are given access to exclusive events, including an intimate luncheon with the guest authors, a VIP reception, and preferred seating. For more information about sponsorships, contact Jackie Braun at Jackie.Braun@BarbaraBush.org, call 817-269-2794, or visit www.celebrationofreading.org and select “Get Involved” and then “Events.”

 

To reserve individual tickets – available for purchase at a later date – send an email to events@barbarabush.org.

 

Chefs for Farmers NEW event: The Butcher Block Party

★★★THE BUTCHER BLOCK PARTY★★★

OCTOBER 24TH, 2015 | 7-10PM

The Eye at The Joule Hotel, 1530 Main St., Dallas

Some of the country’s most celebrated “meat loving” chefs will come together for one night at The Eye at The Joule Hotel for a new Saturday night party during this year’s Chefs For Farmers.

 

The Butcher Block Party will feature over a dozen chefs in stations around the park showcasing incredible butchered-inspired dishes to enjoy. Along with the meat offerings, patrons can sip local beer, carefully paired wines, and crafted cocktails by area bartenders including Michael Martensen from Proof + Pantry & the new Madrina, plus special guest bartender Alba Huerta from Julep Bar in Houston.

 

Featured national and local chefs:

• Andrew Wiseheart, Contigo and Gardner, Austin, TX
• Annie Pettry, Decca, Louisville, KY
• Brian Zenner, The Walk-In, The Mitchell, On Premise, Dallas, TX
• Craig Deihl, Cypress and Artisan Meat Share, Charleston, SC
• Danyele McPherson, Remedy, HG SPLY CO., Dallas, TX
• David Uygur, Lucia, Dallas, TX
• Jim Christiansen, Heyday, Minneapolis, MN
• Justin Brunson, Old Major, Denver, CO
• Laurel Wimberg, LARK on the Park, Dallas, TX
• Matt Bolus, The 404 Kitchen, Nashville, TN
• Misti Norris, Small Brewpub, Dallas, TX
• Richard Blankenship, CBD Provisions, Dallas, TX
• Ryan Pera, Revival Market, Houston, TX
• Sarah Snow, The Grape Restaurant, Dallas, TX
• Steve McHugh, CURED, San Antonio, TX

Tickets are $125 per person and are available at http://chefsforfarmers.com/the-butcher-block-party/. Must be 21 or older to attend.

 

 

Junior League of Dallas 54th Annual Ball Theme Revealed

The Junior League of Dallas recently announced the highly anticipated theme and entertainment for its 54th Annual Junior League of Dallas Ball, presented by Sewell, set for Saturday, February 20, 2016, at the Hilton Anatole Hotel.

Junior League of Dallas 2015 Ball Chair Ashley Allen, Junior League of Dallas President Meredith Mosley and Junior League of Dallas Milestones Luncheon Chair Hollee Hirzel

 JLD members, sponsors and donors gathered at Museum Tower for the highly anticipated announcement of the theme and entertainment.

Junior League of Dallas Honorary Ball Chair Debbie Oates and Junior League of Dallas Ball Chair Ashley Allen

This year's JLD Ball Chair Ashley Allen, alongside Honorary Chair Debbie Oates, revealed the 2016 theme is, To Dallas With Love, which is inspired by James Bond.

Beverly Cahill Nelson and Kyle Nelson

This year, the Ball will feature three entertainers throughout the evening. Dallas-based singer/songwriter/band leader Hunter Sullivan and his trio will kick things off during the VIP sponsor reception. The Lone Star Wind Orchestra, a 35-piece orchestra, will play during dinner. And last, but not least, patrons will be on their feet and out on the dance floor to hear the upbeat, high-energy music from Think Big Party with the Bulletproof Brass Band.

Lynn McBee, Junior League of Dallas President Meredith Mosley and Nikki Webb

Tom Addis Productions will bring James Bond to life for guests and create the exciting 007 inspired evening, which will also feature a fantastic big board silent auction.

 

For individual tickets or sponsorship opportunities, please visit www.jld.net or contact the JLD Development Office at 214-357-8822 x118.

Junior League of Dallas Sustaining Advisors Christie Carter, Angela Nash and Jan Baldwin

Perot Museum of Nature and Science and Dell Taking Science to the Streets with TECH Truck

Rolling into neighborhoods soon! Through a generous $1.13 million grant over three years from Dell, the Perot Museum of Nature and Science has created a mobile innovation truck that will bring science, technology, engineering, art and math (STEAM) learning to a broader and more diverse audience in the D/FW region and beyond.

 

The Perot Museum TECH Truck, powered by Dell, will provide more opportunities for the community to engage in museum experiences through free, out-of-school educational and interactive programs, including drop-in sessions and workshops, using no- and low-tech activities as well as high-tech experiences. The program is designed to reach people who – for a variety of reasons – do not or cannot engage with the Museum at its physical location.

“We know there are families who never or rarely have an opportunity to visit museums, so we want to bring technology and digital literacy directly into their neighborhoods,” said Colleen Walker, Eugene McDermott Chief Executive Officer of the Perot Museum of Nature and Science.

The super-cool, custom-outfitted van has been nicknamed TECH Truck, an acronym based on the program’s mission to inspire youth to “Tinker, Engineer, Create, and Hack.” Specially trained Perot Museum educators will work on a full- time basis to instruct children to solve design challenges through hands-on making, tinkering and creative problem solving. Activities will include soldering, squishy circuits, coding, robotics, wind-tube challenges, 3D printing, laser cutting and stomp rocket design, to name a few.

The TECH Truck will debut this fall, operating 300 days per year and reaching an estimated 20,000 people annually at community centers, libraries, public areas and parks, community events and schools. Plans are to launch a second TECH Truck in 2016. Each TECH Truck will be large enough to accommodate two staff members plus necessary materials and equipment. A pop-up awning will allow outdoor programming to take place adjacent to the vehicle.

 

For more information about the TECH Trucks, go to perotmuseum.org/techtruck

Del Frisco's Run With The Troops 5K

http://www.delfriscos5k.com/