Dallas Symphony Orchestra League Unveils 2026 Debutantes at 40th Annual Presentation Ball Announcement Weekend

The Dallas Symphony Orchestra League (DSOL) set the stage for an unforgettable season as they proudly introduced the 2026 debutantes during a week-long series of events, starting with the announcement of this year’s Debutantes at a party on May 15. Events continued with a Deb and Honor Guard Family dinner at the historic downtown El Fenix, a couture gown showcase hosted by Stanley Korshak at their luxurious Bridal Salon, and a gown presentation at Neiman Marcus Downtown. The series of events officially kicked off the season that will culminate in the much anticipated 40th Annual Presentation Ball, scheduled for February 21, 2026, at the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center. 

2026 Debutantes
Photo by Gittings

Presentation Ball Co-Chairs Maggie Kipp and Kristin Hallam, along with DSOL President Claire Catrino, orchestrated the week’s events. Claire is a former debutante who made her debut in 2011 and has been a part of the ball’s planning and organization since that time.  

Co-Chairs Maggie Kipp and Kristin Hallam with DSOL President Claire Catrino
Photo by Deborah Brown

“It is an honor to serve as President for the Dallas Symphony Orchestra League,” said Claire. “Our debutantes and their families will enjoy many wonderful events, make new friends and have one-of-a-kind experiences all while supporting the outstanding education and outreach programs of the Dallas Symphony Orchestra.  

Meredith Burkhart, Ryan Brown, Margaret Thompson, Ellie Browne, Olivia Zambrano, Elena Zeballos
Photo by Gittings

Kristin Hallam proudly announced that her in-laws, Fanchon and Howard Hallam, will serve as the Honorary Chairs. The Hallams have a longstanding and meaningful connection to the Dallas Symphony. Howard served for many years on the Board of Governors of the Dallas Symphony Association, including a term as Chairman.  Their leadership gift was pivotal in launching the Kim Noltemy Young Musicians program – one of the initiatives supported by the Ball – and they have generously endowed the DSO Co-Concertmaster Chair. 

The year will be one with many milestones reached: the DSOL will celebrate its 80th anniversary, the Presentation Ball is entering its 40th year, and the Dallas Symphony Orchestra will turn 125 years old.

The formal announcement of Debutantes by Master of Ceremonies Stan Gardner went flawlessly. Marena Gault and members of the Assembly, a group of former Debutantes, played a pivotal role behind the scenes coaching the Debutantes and Honor Guard for a smooth presentation.

Stella Grabham, Ashley Goldman, Gigi Enrico, Kate Eastin
Photo by Gittings

Notable attendees for the evening included Michelle Miller Burns, Ross Perot President and CEO of the DSO; Roger Gault, Chairman of the Board of Governors; Diane and Scott Sealy; The Honorable Clay and Ramsey Jenkins; and Denton Bricker.   

Also present was longtime League member Barbara Paschall Averitt who has been a dedicated and influential figure in the Presentation Ball since its inception in 1987. She has continuously contributed to the event, including serving as co-chair for the 2025 Presentation Ball. 

Introducing the 2026 Debutantes: Claire Francis Andrews, Madeline Grace Behrens, Claire Louise Bradshaw, Ryan EllaMarie Brown, Eleanor Baxter Browne, Meredith Lilly Burkhart, Catherine Sophia Cox, Larkin McKay Devening, Marbella Mora Duarte, Sophie Elizabeth Dybala, Kathryne Grace Eastin, Gisele MaryRose Enrico, Ashley Shannon Goldman, Stella Jane Grabham, MaKenna Loy Harvey, Elizabeth Ann Hautt, Jane Penny Hochman, Madeleine Christine Jenkins, Livia Grace Lange, Charlotte Bryant Lauten, Sue Sealy McGowin, Attales Grace Meyer, Elizabeth Catherine Nance, Madelyn Leigh Neuhoff, Carly Nicole Polka, Chloe Olivia Polka, Rachel Camille Rader, Sofia Marie Reyes, Marlo Elizabeth Rivas, Campbell Ann Schultz, Kathleen Brooks Searcy, Lindy Kate Smith, Sienna Alexis Stagen, Tessa Elizabeth Stephenson, Charlotte Spencer Stiles, Harper Catherine Tagg, Margaret Lee Thompson, Corinne Elizabeth Tinker, Georgia Bedell Williamson, Virginia Anne Wilson, Olivia Constance Zambrano, and Elena Catherine Zeballos.  

The presentation of these remarkable young women highlights the values and support instilled by their families and mentors. Their achievements and character are a testament to the collective effort of their loved ones, shaping them into the exemplary individuals they are today.

Hope Fashion Show at Stanley Korshak

Hope Fashion Show

SEPTEMBER 19 @ 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Join us for a night of fun and fashion to end ovarian cancer.

Enjoy complimentary cocktails, passed appetizers, Stanley Korshak sponsored fashion show featuring survivors and local celebrities, auction, swag bags and more! All while supporting life-saving research and support programs for survivors and their families.

https://ocrahope.org/event/ocra-hope-fashion-show/

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

Tomorrow: Holiday Trunk Show benefitting the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's 30th Anniversary St. Valentine's Day Luncheon & Fashion Show

Saint Valentine's Day Luncheon and Fashion Show

Make plans now for The Saint Valentine's Day Luncheon & Fashion Show, benefiting the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. This fabulous luncheon is one of the leading fund-raising events for the North Texas Chapter and one of the top fund-raising galas for the Society nationwide. The annual event draws an audience of more than 800 social and civic leaders in the North Texas region. This year, LLS hopes to raise more than $400,000 toward blood cancer research.

Tuesday, February 12, 2013

Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center

9:45 am Champagne Reception

10:30 am Fashion Show Featuring the Spring 2012 Collection by Monique Lhuillier

12:00 Noon Awards Presentation & Lunch

Reception at Stanley Korshak immediately following the luncheon

Spirit of Tom Landry Character Award: Joshua Cobler

Lynda Adleta Heart of Gold Award: Crawford Brock

Luncheon Chairs: Angela Choquette, Maggie Kipp & Paige Slates

Honorary Chairs: Myrna and Bob Schlegel

Click here to purchase your tickets to this lovely event!

Texas Ballet Theater's Tutu Chic Fashion Show

Tutu Chic Fashion Show & Luncheon is a signature fundraising event for Texas Ballet Theater. The event is a favorite on everyone’s social calendar. Make your reservation quickly as seating is limited.

2012 Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Saint Valentine's Day Luncheon

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Saint Valentine’s Day Luncheon & Fashion Show® by Stanley Korshak is one of the leading fundraising events for the North Texas Chapter and one of the top fundraising galas for the Society nationwide. Luncheon Chairs Bunny Cotten, Angela Nash & Kristina Whitcomb, are leading the cause this year to raise critical funds and awareness. Now in its 28th year, the 2012 Luncheon is expected to raise more than $500,000, adding to nearly $7.5 million generated over the past two decades. The luncheon draws an audience of 800 to 1200 social and civic leaders from the entire North Texas region.

Thanks to the generosity of Dallas’ premier specialty store Stanley Korshak, the fashion show directed by Jan Strimple is a full runway production comparable to any major fashion event. Clarice Tinsley, anchor for the Dallas/Fort Worth Fox TV affiliate, will emcee the luncheon again this year. Stanley Korshak is bringing in featured designer Chadwick Bell to showcase his 2012 Spring Collection.

Mark your calendar for this year's luncheon on Tuesday, February 14th, 2012 at the Hilton Anatole Chantilly Ballroom. Champagne reception begins at 10:30 a.m., and the luncheon begins promptly at 11:30 a.m.

For additional info, contact Michelle Northcutt at 972-996-5912, Michelle.Northcutt@lls.org or visit www.saintvalentinesdayluncheon.org or www.facebook.com/SaintValentinesDayLuncheon

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!

Crescent Fall Celebration

Friday, September 30, 2011
6–10 p.m.
The Crescent Fountain

$75 per person
Complimentary valet
For reservations, please call 866.228.3243 or email crescent@rosewoodhotels.com
Purchase tickets online here

Caroline Rose Hunt - Honorary Chair

::Live entertainment by Emerald City
::Silent Auction
::Cork Pull benefitting Les Dames d'Escoffier Dallas Scholarship Endowment Funds
::Fashions by Stanley Korshak
::Food Sampling from Arcodoro & Pomodoro, The Conservatory, Capital Grille, The Crescent Club, Nobu, Palomino, Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek, CordeValle, Rosewood Mayakoba, Rosewood San Miguel de Allende
::Crescent Specialty Drink Wine Tastings
::Mini Spa Experiences by The Spa at The Crescent

Benefiting AT&T Performing Arts Center - leveraging the arts to improve our city

Stanley Korshak and Share Our Strength

The saying "not in my backyard" is abundant, but it remains constant and true. There are many American children who go hungry every day and Dallas certainly has many youngsters with that very issue.

Stanley Korshak and Share Our Strength have teamed up to make NO KID HUNGRY a reality.
This is a growing problem and this collaboration can help take a bite out of childhood hunger.

The problem will not go away on its own, so Stanley Korshak has some incentive: buy an SOS card for $100 (or more) at their customer service counter or online. 100% of the cost of the card will go to Share Our Strength. A wonderful idea, especially if you have not been to the gorgeous Stanley Korshak, along with the message and donation for a terrific cause.

Please help our community: buy a card, shop and have a grand time while you are helping local kids have a meal. All of these donations will give these children the food they need to grow, be children and flourish. Hurry, this promotion is from April 20th - April 30th.

NTFB Thanks Stanley Korshak!

North Texas Food Bank sends a warm thanks to Stanley Korshak for their recent efforts in raising $4,55o for the Food 4 Kids program. Crawford Brock personally presented the check to NTFB.

Katherine Perot Reeves, Crawford Brock, Joyce Goss

Texas has the second highest rate of hungry children. 1 in 4 Texas children live in food-insecure households, without access to adequate, nutritious meals on a regular basis. Food 4 Kids supplies participating schools with nutritious, kid-friendly, self-serve food designed to fill a backpack and feed a child over the weekend during the school year. This program is made possible by the generosity of donors like Stanley Korshak.

Blanc Salon Toasts The Holidays

Saturday, December 11, 2010

6:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Blanc - 2717 Howell St., Dallas

Get set for a festive holiday soiree, hosted by local fashionista and Project Runway designer Shirin Askari to celebrate the one-year anniversary of Uptown's chic Blanc Salon. The evening is presented by Park Place Motorcars Dallas and Stanley Korshak, benefiting the Suicide and Crisis Center of North Texas. There will be flowing bubbly, a sweet holiday candy bar and trendy beats by DJ duo Jennifer Miller and Paul Paredes.

A Big Thank You to Stanley Korshak!

We wanted to thank Stanley Korshak for their efforts in raising $4,66o for The Food 4 Kids program for the North Texas Food Bank. Crawford Brock will be personally presenting the check to the Food Bank.

"One in four Texas children lives in a food insecure household." The Food 4 Kids program delivers backpacks filled with kid-friendly meals to the chronically hungry children on Friday afternoons in order to last them through the weekends. The program works with over 325 schools in 32 school districts across Collin, Dallas, Denton, Ellis, Fannin, Hunt, Rockwall, and Kaufman counties. Over 8,000 children currently receive a backpack each week and the North Texas Food Bank hopes to expand to 11,000 students a week by 2011.

Shop for a Cause!

I am so touched and thrilled that Stanley Korshak has put together a very special program to benefit the North Texas Food Bank's Food 4 Kids program that I am co-chairing with my friends Joyce Goss and Katherine Perot Reeves.  It is an incredible program and Stanley Korshak has just made it easier to make a donation. Here is the deal:  Stop into their amazing store any time this week and make a $50 (or more!) donation to the NTFB and you will get 25% off any item in the store! Please take advantage of this amazing offer and help out this amazing program. To learn more about the North Texas Food Bank's Food 4 Kids program check out www.NTFB.org

Designer Christmas Stocking Auction at Stanley Korshak

Kick off the holiday season with a fun and festive evening benefiting Wipe Out Kids' Cancer (WOKC) & The WOKC Women's Guild

Designer Christmas Stocking Auction and Cocktail Party
Thursday, December 2
7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
The Shak at Stanley Korshak

The party will include food, drinks, and a silent auction of 12 unique Christmas stockings designed and filled by a group of select local designers chosen by Stanley Korshak. These stockings will not be available anywhere else! There is no cost to attend the event. Please join us as we celebrate the holidays and raise awareness for the fight against childhood cancer.

LLS Saint Valentine's Day Luncheon - reception

More than 80 friends and supporters in cocktail attire attended a beautiful reception at the Crosland’s Highland Park home on October 12 to kick off the upcoming 2011 Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Saint Valentine’s Day Luncheon & Fashion Show by Stanley Korshak.

Nancy C. Rogers, Wendy Krispin, Mary Crosland

The festivities spilled out onto the poolside patio and fire pit area, where the Rangers’ playoff game was playing on television. Wendy Krispin generously donated the wonderful and hearty hors d’oeuvres. Kate Rose Marquez and Holly Davis announced that Margot Perot, who was out of the country and regretfully could not attend, has agreed to be the luncheon’s Honorary Chair.

Cathy Thompson and son Justin, Tom Landry award recipient

The theme is “The Art of Romance.” “We’re going for the edgy side of romance – think very Johnny Depp,” said Kate Rose. Young Justin Thompson, a 6th grader from Trinity Christian Academy was chosen personally by Alicia Landry from many nominees to be the Spirit of Tom Landry Award Winner for his courageous battle with acute lymphocytic leukemia and for his strong spirit and many volunteer hours on behalf of the disease. Nancy C. Rogers, who was in attendance, will be the recipient of the Lynda Adleta Heart of Gold Award for her many years of overwhelming support of the cause. Gold Crown Valet Parking graciously donated the valet parking, and Glazer’s donated all the beverages.
Stubbs and Holly Davis (Co-Chair), Kate Rose (Co-Chair) and TJ Marquez

The 27th Annual Luncheon will be held Wednesday, February 9, 2011 at 10:30 a.m. at the Hilton Anatole Chantilly Ballroom.

A Special Fashion Event

Cucinelli and the Contemporary hosted by Stanley Korshak and Pink Memo

What? Brunello Cucinelli’s Spring 2011 collection has come to Dallas! Guests are invited to meet artists GabrielDawe, Ruben Nieto, and Jen Rose. Enjoy a cocktail while mingling with fashionable friends!

When? Friday, October 22 from 7-9 pm.

Where? Stanley Korshak

*A portion of all proceeds will go to The Dallas Contemporary

DIFFA Dallas - Ooh La La!

Wednesday, October 6
7 - 10 p.m.

Modern Luxury, Nou Wav & Ghostbar Present

OOH LA LA!
FASHION EXTRAVAGANZA

Fashion Show By
Stanley Korshak

$10 Donation
All Proceeds Benefit DIFFA Dallas

Contact: Al James, Director of Operations & Events - ajames@diffa.org