You’re Invited: The STUDIO Art and Color Party

 

Join Dwell with Dignity at Texas Counter Fitters’ Stone Campus for a night of celebration as they unveil the selected 2026 artists for The STUDIO (formerly Thrift Studio).

The artists' works will be presented on premium stone canvases before they are featured in interior designer vignettes during the run of The STUDIO. 

This is your first chance to preview and purchase the incredible art before it goes on sale to the public.

Early access to preview and purchase original artwork

Live music, cocktails, and bites

Complimentary valet parking provided

Bring friends and family to enjoy an evening where art, color, design, and community intersect, all in support of Dwell with Dignity’s mission.

A $25 entrance donation is encouraged.

RSVP here

Grant Halliburton Foundation’s Annual Beacon of Hope Luncheon to Feature Steve Burns, Original Host of “Blue’s Clues”

Steve Burns, best known as the original host of Nickelodeon’s “Blue’s Clues,” will be the featured speaker at Grant Halliburton Foundation’s 17th Annual Beacon of Hope Community Luncheon on Friday, March 13, 2026, at the Omni Dallas Hotel (555 S. Lamar St., Dallas). Burns will present “The Cost of Showing Up Happy: Burnout and the Wisdom of Asking for Help.”

The luncheon is the first fundraising event of Grant Halliburton Foundation’s 20th anniversary year.

Steve Burns

As the implacably happy, beloved host of “Blue’s Clues,” Steve Burns was the guy who sang, danced and cheerfully bolstered children’s self-esteem. What most don’t know is that he was doing so with undiagnosed severe clinical depression. He will talk about the following:

·      What is the cost of forcing joy? 

·      How can one maintain peak-level achievement and be completely burned out at the same time? 

·      And once it’s all over, how do you re-engage with your own life when the tank is completely empty? 

Burns will share lessons from his own struggles as “the happiest depressed person in North America” and how he has learned to apply the messages he shared with an entire generation.

The Beacon of Hope Community Luncheon supports Grant Halliburton Foundation’s work to provide education, resources and support for children, teen and young adult mental health. Event sponsorships and underwriting range from $600 to $25,000. Individual tickets go on sale in February for $250. To learn more and to purchase a sponsorship or underwriting opportunity, visit GrantHalliburton.org/boh.

Amy and Michael Roseman and Meredith and David Camp are the 2026 Beacon of Hope Community Luncheon co-chairs. The founding luncheon chair is Barb Farmer. 

Amy and Michael Roseman, Co-Chairs

Kevin Hall, president of Grant Halliburton Foundation, said, “Steve helped shape how generations of children learned about curiosity, kindness, and problem-solving. We’re honored to hear his honest story and how those same values continue to guide his approach to mental health today.” 

Meredith and David Camp

Since 2006, the Foundation has provided mental health education, training and support to nearly 350,000 students, educators, parents and professionals, thanks to funds raised from the Beacon of Hope Luncheon.

Suicide is the second-leading cause of death among Texas youth ages 10-24 (CDC). The Beacon of Hope Community Luncheon aims to bring focus to the vital work needed to educate the North Texas community on adolescent mental health and suicide prevention. Through its work in North Texas schools and communities, Grant Halliburton Foundation aims to change this reality as it works to promote awareness and understanding of teen and young adult mental health and to prevent suicide.

About Steve Burns 

Steve Burns is best known as the original host of Nickelodeon’s “Blue’s Clues,” where he spent seven surreal years solving mysteries with a cartoon dog and a talking mailbox. Then he disappeared. On purpose.

Since then, Steve has released indie rock albums, toured with The Flaming Lips, wrote the theme song for “Young Sheldon,” been a host and storyteller for The Moth and currently hosts the new podcast “Alive with Steve Burns.” In 2021 and 2024, he went massively viral by quietly breaking the internet with a heartfelt message to a generation of now-grown-up viewers.

Dallas CASA’s CASAblanca Casino Party

UPDATE: CASAblanca is officially SOLD OUT!

Email Asheley Jantz to be added to the wait list: ajantz@dallascasa.org

The Dallas CASA Young Professionals will host the annual CASAblanca casino party on January 30 at The Adolphus Grand Ballroom from 8pm to midnight. CASAblanca will feature casino games, dancing, cocktails, appetizers, prizes and fun, all amidst a winter wonderland theme with snow machines, themed drinks and a silent auction. 

The casino party will include blackjack, craps and poker tables and a roulette wheel. A pianist will open the evening, followed by The Special Edition Band, who will have guests hitting the dance floor. All proceeds benefit the children served by Dallas CASA. Tickets and sponsorship are available at https://www.dallascasa.org/dallas-casa-events/casablanca/

CASAblanca is hosted by the Dallas CASA Young Professionals, a vibrant group of volunteers whose mission is to increase awareness of Dallas CASA while providing charitable and social opportunities for people ages 21 to 40. Event co-chairs are Matthew Brown, Bayley Irish, Vivian Satterfield and Hayward Woodmansee.

Donations Needed: St. Andrew’s 17th Annual Prom Closet Scheduled for Feb. 24 – March 7, 2026

The fairy godmothers of The St. Andrew Prom Closet announce that the 17th Annual Prom Closet is scheduled for Feb. 24 - 28 and March 2 - 5, and 7, 2026, at St. Andrew Methodist Church in Plano. Girls from ANYWHERE in need of a prom dress are invited to select a dress and accessories - all at no cost. To make these dreams possible, the community is invited to donate dresses (sizes 0–30), jewelry, shoes, handbags, and wraps to help complete every girl’s prom look for her special night.

“We’re calling on our community to help make prom dreams come true by donating dresses and accessories,” said Kathy Moore, organizer of the St. Andrew Prom Closet, which provides a unique shopping experience for young women who might otherwise be unable to attend prom. “Start the New Year by cleaning out your closet and bringing us your gently used dresses, shoes, jewelry, and handbags! You can also purchase new items through our Amazon Shopping Link. Each year, we rely on the generosity of individuals, local groups, and businesses to make every girl’s experience truly magical.”

For shoppers, appointments are required to improve the overall experience and minimize wait times. Online registration for shoppers as well as volunteers begins January 26. Each shopper must be present to select her own dress and accessories and may have one guest, age 16 or older. A volunteer will assist each girl throughout the process, and there will be 40 shopping spots per each 90-minute time slot.

Prom Closet, a service of the St. Andrew Methodist Women, provides prom attire to more than 1,300 high school girls each year. While the need is great, the impact the dress makes on the girl and her family is immeasurable. When Prom Closet first began in 2009, 35 girls from local high schools received dresses and accessories. In 2025, 1,323 girls from 322 schools and 110 school districts received dresses and accessories. Over the years, Prom Closet has welcomed girls from across Texas, Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, and Oklahoma as well as exchange students from France, Germany, Poland, Switzerland, and Thailand. A total of 1,324 volunteers came together last year to help make prom dreams come true.

“For the St. Andrew Methodist Women, the Prom Closet truly is a year-round labor of love,” said Rev. Arthur Jones, senior pastor of St. Andrew. “What began as a small outreach has grown into a remarkable ministry that blesses more than 1,300 young women and their families each year. The dedication of these women—and the many volunteers who join them—goes far beyond organizing dresses. They create an environment where every girl feels loved, valued, and beautiful. Their faith and compassion shine through in everything they do.”

All donations may be dropped off at St. Andrew, 1401 Mira Vista Blvd., just inside the church’s north entry doors on a designated dress rack. Look for the covered walkway leading to the entrance and see the website for specific drop-off hours. To sign up to volunteer, shop or find out more information, visit standrewmethodist.org/prom-closet. For any questions, call the Prom Closet informational hotline at 469-385-1810, or email standrewpromcloset@gmail.com.

“Prom Closet needs many volunteers, and we hope you will consider signing up,” added Moore. “It is such a joyful and heartwarming place, and there are volunteer positions to suit every individual from set-up to check-in and check-out, to serving as personal shoppers for the girls. Join us!”

2026 Soup's On Luncheon Presented by HEB

 

Monday, February 2, 2026

Art Show: 11:00 - 11:30 AM

Luncheon: 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Thompson Dallas, 1401 Elm Street, Dallas, TX 75202

2026 Chairs: Cory & Shane Bowen and Ashley & Danny Ellis

Keynote Speaker: Hailee Kaleem Wright

Soup's On is The Stewpot's annual fundraising luncheon and art show.

https://www.thestewpot.org/soups-on

“Living in Harmony” is the theme of next year’s luncheon which features keynote speaker Hailee Kaleem Wright, an actor, singer and songwriter currently starring in Moulin Rouge on Broadway. Raised in Houston, Hailee experienced homelessness at a young age and shares her journey to become a Broadway star. With philanthropy at the heart of her mission, Hailee continues to use her platform to uplift and inspire the next generation.

 

Proceeds from the luncheon benefit The Stewpot, which celebrated a 50-year milestone in 2025. The Stewpot loves and serves our Dallas neighbors, helping them overcome homelessness and poverty by providing breakfast, lunch and dinner, counseling and case management, rapid rehousing, medical and dental services via onsite partners, youth and family stabilization programs, as well as therapeutic and vocational activities.

As always, some of Dallas’ finest chefs are invited to join Chef Brian C. Luscher of 33 Restaurant Group, the force behind popular restaurant concepts including Suburban Yacht Club, Union Bear and Taverna Rossa to prepare the first course of the meal. 

This year’s roster of celebrity chefs includes Jeff Bekavac, Goodwins; J. Chastain, Sister, El Carlos Elegante and The Charles; Omar Flores, Casa Brasa, Even Coast and Muchacho Tex-Mex; Danyele McPherson, Leela’s Wine Bar; Misti Norris, Rainbow Cat and Leela’s Wine Bar; Janice Provost, Parigi; Anastasia Quiñones Pittman, Oh Hi! Hospitality; Jeramie Robison, Thompson Dallas and Abraham Salum of Salum.

Each guest will also take home a commemorative soup bowl featuring artwork from The Stewpot artists and will have the opportunity to view and purchase one-of-a-kind pieces of art crafted by artists in The Stewpot Art Program as well as a book of recipes.

Tables and sponsorships are also available. Individual tickets for Soup’s On are $300. For more information or to purchase sponsorships and tickets, please visit soupsondallas.org. Complimentary valet parking is available to all guests.

Texas Women’s Foundation Celebrated 40th Anniversary with Award-Winning Actress Christine Baranski

On November 14 at the Omni Dallas Hotel, Texas Women’s Foundation (TXWF) celebrated its Ruby Anniversary Luncheon featuring Christine Baranski, an Emmy, two-time Tony, Screen Actors Guild, Drama Desk and American Comedy Award winner. The luncheon raised $840,000 in support of the Foundation’s mission, including more than $112,000 at the event itself. 

Sofia Diaz, Miss Dallas Nicole Hill, Karen Hughes White

TXWF Board Chair Cris Zertuche Wong welcomed more than 950 guests including seven of the organization’s 11 living Founders.  “We celebrate the nearly $90 million granted to women and girl-serving organizations in Texas and more than $25 million invested in research, advocacy and leadership programs for a total impact of $115 million on Texas women, their families, and their futures since the Foundation’s inception in 1985."

Debbie Branson, Cynthia Izaguirre, Madeline McClure

Wong thanked former Foundation leaders and Ruby Anniversary co-chairs: Gail Griswold and Brenda Jackson (1980s), Laura Estrada (1990s), Helen Frank (2000s), and Shonn Brown(2020s) and the sponsors. 

Texas Women’s Foundation President and CEO Karen Hughes White added, “Help us build on the legacy of our Founders as we prepare for the next 40 years. Because, unlike our Founders, the challenges facing Texas women have not aged well. And the solutions have become increasingly complex. It will take all of us to create meaningful, lasting, systemic change that levels playing field for women – and in turn, creates a strong and vibrant Texas for all.” 

Lynn Fisher, Renda Mathew, Laura Sands

Throughout the program, TXWF shared video clips of its Founders describing how a group of 19 dynamic and diverse women came together across varied backgrounds, beliefs and political ideologies to advance opportunities for Texas women and their families. 

Karen Hughes White, Shonn Brown, Gail Griswold, Christine Baranski, Laura Estrada, Cris Zertuche Wong, Caren Lock

Shonn Brown, former Texas Women’s Foundation board chair, thanked and honored the Foundation’s Founders, including the 11 living Founders who served as the event’s honorary co-chairs: 

·      Susan Shamburger Bagwell

·      The Honorable Harryette Ehrhardt

·      Catalina E. Garcia, M.D.

·      Frances Griffin-Brown

·      Helen LaKelly Hunt

·      The Honorable Kay Bailey Hutchison

·      Madeline Mandell

·      Patricia Meadows

·      Gwendolyn Oliver

·      CoYoTe PhoeNix

·      Rebecca Russell Sykes

Brown also paid tribute to the Founders who have passed: 

•       Geraldine D. Beer 

•       Vivian Anderson Castleberry

•       Maura Anderson McNiel

•       Joy Mankoff

•       Carmen Miller Michael

•       Louise Ballerstedt Raggio

•       Oeita Bottorff Theunissen 

•       Virginia Bulkley Whitehill

She announced that in honor of the 40th anniversary, interviews with several of the Funders will be included in a collection of 40 stories highlighting the passion, purpose and perseverance that have shaped TXWF’s impact. 

Target women

Sabrina Thomas, the Group Vice President of Target and Speaker Sponsor, introduced Christine Baranski and Caren Lock, TXWF former board chair who moderated the conversation.

Caren Lock, Christine Baranski

Special thank you to speaker sponsor Target and The Suzanne Ahn, M.D. Speaker Endowment Fund.

2026 Isner Cup

 

Tartan & Twinkle Winter Pop Up Store

Dwell with Dignity's Holiday Pop-up Shop

Tartan & Twinkle is now open!

December 3rd - 20th

Wed - Sat 

10 am - 5 pm 

1833 E. Levee Street

Santa will arrive at Frontiers of Flight Museum aboard an Airbus Helicopter

The holiday season is taking flight at the Frontiers of Flight Museum! Families are invited to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year at the Museum’s annual Santa Day taking place on Saturday, December 6, from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m.

In true aviation style, Santa Claus will make a grand entrance, landing right outside the Museum aboard an Airbus Helicopter before greeting guests inside. Children and families can enjoy complimentary photos with Santa, indulge in freshly baked cookies from Sugar and Sage Bakery, and sip on festive treats from a hot chocolate bar provided by CN Catering.

The morning will also feature hands-on holiday activities and family-friendly fun including coloring areas and STEM experiments and demonstrations throughout the Museum’s hangar galleries, creating a magical experience for visitors of all ages.

Event admission is free for Museum members, and regular ticket prices apply for non-members. Guests can buy tickets ahead of time through the Frontiers of Flight website or at the door. Families are encouraged to arrive early to witness Santa’s exciting helicopter arrival and enjoy all the festivities. 

 

To learn more about the museum and buy tickets, visit flightmuseum.com