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Heroes in Disguise: The Great Gatsby Gala

Heroes in Disguise: The Great Gatsby Gala is only a few weeks away!

Saturday, September 28th, 2019

Union Station | Dallas, TX 

6:00pm - Midnight

Event Chairs Mandy Lu Ristow and Morgan Hallman invite you to the 2nd Annual Heroes in Disguise event to benefit Heroes for Children and the organization’s ongoing efforts to assist Texas families with children battling cancer.

Join us in the Jazz Age at historic Union Station for a delicious dinner by Wolfgang Puck, live music, dancing, casino, Prohibition Liquor Pull and Cointreau Speakeasy. We’ll uncork the bubbly to toast Heroes for Children’s 15^th Anniversary and the leadership of Honorary Gala Chair Jo Trizila.

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TexProtects Awards Gala

TexProtects Awards Gala

Wednesday, October 11, 2017

Union Station - Dallas, TX

Honorary Event Chairs: Sally and Forrest Hoglund

Event Chairs: Whitney and Rob Strauss

Honoring:

• Children’s Champion Awardee: Texas State Representative John M. Zerwas
• Children’s Hero Awardee: Susan Etheridge, Executive Director, CASA of Collin County and former CPS Program Administrator, in honor of all current and former CPS caseworkers.

Reception: 6:00 pm-7:15pm
Dinner/Awards/Speaker/Auction: 7:15pm-9:30pm
(time subject to change)

TexProtects is autonomous, nonpartisan and is the only membership-driven agency in Texas to take a comprehensive and in-depth approach to child abuse and prevention and apply it to a statewide advocacy and education effort. Our work encompasses both meeting the immediate needs of at-risk children and their families and communities, as well as developing long term solutions.

The Stewpot Soup's On Luncheon Included Keynote by Collins Tuohy

Charlotte Legg, Micki Rawlings, Collins Tuohy, Mayor Mike Rawlings and Christi Nicolas

The 8th annual Stewpot Alliance Soup’s On! Luncheon and Art Sale was recently held at downtown Dallas’ historic Union Station.  Featured speaker was Collins Tuohy, whose life was chronicled in The Blind Side.

 

The luncheon featured a dozen of Dallas’ finest chefs serving up a signature soup as the first course of the meal.  Chefs included Chef Chairman Brian C. Luscher of The Grape and Luscher’s Red Hots; Chef Brent Anderson, Wolfgang Puck Catering; Chefs Melody Bishop & Dennis Kelley, LARK on the Park; Chef Omar Flores, Casa Rubia; Chef Danyele McPherson, Remedy; Chef Misti Norris, Small Brewpub; Chef Suki Otsuki, Mudhen; Chef Janice Provost, Parigi; Chef Abraham Salum, Salum and Komali; Chef Sarah Snow, The Grape and Chef Brian Zenner, On-Premise.

 

Micki and Mayor Mike Rawlings were Honorary Chairs, co-chaired by Stewpot Alliance members Charlotte Legg and Christi Nicolas.

 

Keynote speaker, Collins Tuohy urged guests to see the value that every person holds and not to let presumptions skew the judgement of others.  Tuohy encourages everyone to do something to change the life of another person.

 

The Stewpot, which celebrated 40 years of service to the Dallas community in 2015, provides meals to our homeless and at-risk neighbors as well as a full range of health and human services, youth activities and cultural programs for those in need.  In 2014, The Stewpot invested in a downtown neighborhood revitalization project by helping to establish Encore Park. Encore Park is a nonprofit that encompasses an outdoor community garden and amphitheater, and in the future, will provide space for nonprofit agencies partnering with The Stewpot.

Les Dames d'Escoffier 2013 Raiser Grazer

Les Dames d’Escoffier International’s Dallas chapter will host its annual Raiser Grazer on Sunday, March 3 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Union Station in Dallas. The event, themed "Dames Go Local," raises money for educational scholarships for area women seeking careers in the culinary arts. The event is open to the public and tickets are available for $65 per person. This year’s event will showcase the many local purveyors of fruits, vegetables, meat, cheese and other artisanal dairy products.

Raiser Grazer brings together talented chefs, suppliers, pastry artists and business women for an evening of exceptional food and beverages, outstanding auction items and a lively, family-friendly environment. The event will feature more than 25 chef-hosted kiosks serving everything from local beef to desserts made with local dairy products; local and international wines, and an outdoor beer garden featuring only local brews. There are almost 100 items and experiences up for grabs in the silent auction -- online here http://www.biddingforgood.com/auction/AuctionHome.action?auctionId=184480646 through March 3.

Participating chefs include:

Dame Liz Baron, chef/owner, Blue Mesa Grill – Salad of Tassione Farms Greens, Mozzarella Company cheese and olive oil, pecans and grapefruit from Texas.

Dame Dunia Borga, chef/owner – La Duni – Arequipe (aka Dulce de leche) with 3 Happy Cows Dairy Cream and Texas Pecans

Dame Tiffany Derry – chef – Pan Seared Scallops with Texas Ruby Red Grapefruit Beurre Blanc

Dame Sharon Hage and Dame Wendy Taggart – Chef and Owner of Burgundy Pasture Beef – Burgundy Pastures Beef Keftah with 3 Happy Cows Tzaziki Sauce
Dame Lisa Perini – Owner, Perini Ranch Steakhouse – Mesquite Smoked Peppered Tenderloin

Local beverage suppliers include:

Dame Susan Auler – Fall Creek Vineyards

Dame Gina Puentes La Buena Vida Vineyards

Dame Caris Turpen – Lightcatcher Winery

Dame Louise Owens – Windmill Lounge Cocktails

Dames in the City

2012 Raiser Grazer and Silent Auction

Sunday, March 4, 2012
Union Station
5:00 - 8:00 pm

Tickets $50
Business Casual
Valet Parking

Click here for more information.

The Dallas Chapter of Les Dames d'Escoffier is dedicated to supporting and promoting the achievements of women in the culinary profession. They also strive to foster excellence through educational and charitable activities.

2012 Soup's On! Luncheon

2012 SOUP'S ON! Luncheon

Honorary Chairs: Tom and Sally Dunning
Keynote Speaker: Jeannette Walls - Author of The Glass Castle and Half Broke Horses: A True Life Novel
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
11:00 am - 12:00 Noon - Reception & Art Show
12:00 Noon - 1:15 pm - Luncheon
Union Station - 400 South Houston Street

Click here for more information and registration.

Nexus Spring Luncheon Raises Record Breaking Funds

Bush Twins and Candice Crawford Help Raise Record Breaking Funds for Nexus Spring Luncheon

Barbara Pierce Bush and Jenna Bush Hager (pictured below) were the featured speakers of the 2011 Spring Luncheon benefiting Nexus Recovery Center. This annual event hosted by The Women’s Auxiliary of Nexus Recovery Center was held on May 12, 2011 at Union Station and raised over $95,000. This amount is nearly double the sum raised in the annual luncheon's recent history, and the attendance more than doubled.
A crowd of 560+ people attended the luncheon where the Bush twins participated in a Q&A moderated by Candice Crawford, fiancé of Tony Romo, Dallas Cowboys' quarterback. Candice posed questions to Jenna and Barbara on life as a President's daughter, living with the secret service, their involvement with Nexus Recovery Center and more.
Hours preceding the luncheon, the Bush twins, Candice Crawford and VIP luncheon sponsors toured the Nexus Recovery Center campus. Beverly Barry, The Women's Auxiliary President, Becca Crowell, Nexus Executive Director and Stacy Burns, Nexus Clinic Director, introduced the speakers to select women and their children benefiting from the Nexus program. The theme of this year's luncheon, "The Miracle that Happens in Between", is a direct quote from a Nexus client who once described her experience there as the miracle that happens in between addiction and recovery, despair and hope. Accordingly, a former client of Nexus Recovery Center bravely shared her personal story of battling her addiction and how Nexus helped her successfully overcome. Additionally, a Nexus video entitled "The Miracle that Happens in Between" detailed how Nexus empowers women and families to break the cycle of addiction.
This 2011 luncheon was Co-Chaired by Susan Griffiths and Dee Velvin, with Honorary Chair Allie Beth Allman. Wolfgang Puck catered the lunch and "Nexus Blend" iced tea was served compliments of The Cultured Cup.

In appreciation of the Bush twins' support of Nexus Recovery Center, two of the luncheon sponsors presented custom designed necklaces from Bella Rose Jewelry, as well as tea cup sets from Prouna to the speakers.

Barbara Pierce Bush & Jenna Bush Hager to Speak at May Nexus Luncheon

Barbara Pierce Bush and Jenna Bush Hager will be the featured speakers of the 2011 Spring Luncheon benefiting Nexus Recovery Center. This annual event hosted by the The Women’s Auxiliary of Nexus Recovery Center will be held on May 12, 2011 at Union Station in Downtown Dallas. Candice Crawford will moderate the Q&A with Barbara and Jenna.

Women's Auxiliary of Nexus 2011 Spring Luncheon benefiting Nexus Recovery Center
Thursday May 12th, 2011
Union Station; 400 S. Houston
1:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

A welcome by Auxiliary President Beverly Barry will open the luncheon, followed by an invocation by Mark Davis of Park Cities Presbyterian Church. The theme of this year's luncheon, "the Miracle that happens in between", is a direct quote from a Nexus client who once described her experience there as the miracle that happens in between addiction and recovery, despair and hope. Accordingly, a former client of Nexus Recovery Center will bravely share her personal story, which is always a powerful testimony. Additionally, a Nexus video entitled "The Miracle that Happens in Between" will detail how Nexus empowers women and families to break the cycle of addiction.

Auxiliary member Sarah Katherine Francis will then introduce her friends Candice, Barbara and Jenna to the expected 500+ luncheon guests. This 2011 luncheon is Co-Chaired by Susan Griffiths and Dee Velvin, with Honorary Chair Allie Beth Allman. Dee adds, "With our featured speakers, Barbara and Jenna, we look forward to sharing the importance of Nexus to a broader audience this year."

Wolfgang Puck will cater the lunch and "Nexus Blend" iced tea will be served compliments of The Cultured Cup. Also, guests can purchase $25 raffle tickets for a chance in 3 drawings: $1000 Saks Fifth Avenue gift card, a two night stay at The Joule with dinner for four at Charlie Palmer, and two court-side seats for the 2011-12 Dallas Mavericks.

Individual tickets are $125 and sponsor table opportunities range from $2500 to $10,000. Various sponsorship benefits include an invitation to a private meet & greet with the Bush sisters. Interested parties should contact Dee Velvin at 214.850.4087 or dee@paradv.com

Soup's On! Annual Luncheon

Third Annual SOUP'S ON! Luncheon

"Creating a Vision of Leadership"

Tuesday, January 25, 2011

11:00 am - Reception & Silent Auction

12:00-1:00 pm - Luncheon & Program

Union Station

Morton H. Meyerson, 2011 Soup's On! Speaker
The Stewpot’s signature event Soup’s On! showcases the best chefs in town while benefitting Dallas’ homeless population served by The Stewpot. Just as a great recipe calls for multiple ingredients that enhance one another, The Stewpot offers a range of services that help the poor move from poverty to independent lives!

Underwriting/Table Sales contract click here

To learn more about how your donation helps make a difference click here

For more information, please call 972-381- 6006

Dallas Hearing Foundation's Sounds of the Season

Dallas Hearing Foundation’s
Sounds of the Season
December 18, 2010
Union Station

Catering by Wolfgang Puck
Emcee Cynthia Izaguirre, WFAA News 8 Co-Anchor
Formal Attire. Black Tie Optional.

Tickets: $175 each
Contact: meredith@significanteventsoftexas.com

Give the gift of hearing this holiday season. Your participation in this event will give the gifts of hearing and speech to children and adults with hearing loss. The Dallas Hearing Foundation is a non-profit organization that supports all aspects of hearing services: medical, rehabilitative, education, counseling, and research.

Tinsel and Dreams 2010

The Wilkinson Center strives to help people find their way out of poverty. The organization has distributed more than 5 million pounds of food since its inception. It also offers GED, ESL, and computer and financial literacy classes, as well as after-school programs.

Want to help The Wilkinson Center and have a great time doing so? Join us for a sit-down dinner by Wolfgang Puck, open bar, silent auction, live entertainment, wine pull, and more.

Tickets: $150

Event Chairs: Carlin Morris and Jan Worrall

Contact: Carlin Morris morriscw@aol.com

“Superhero Fundraiser” for Heroes for Children

The National Association of Catering Executives (NACE) is hosting a Superhero Fundraiser this year to benefit Heroes for Children. The annual fundraiser is to be held during National Childhood Cancer Awareness month on September 1, 2010 at Union Station.

The RSVP Social Calendar's very own Kimberly Schlegel Whitman will be the guest emcee and judge for this year's fundraiser and tabletop competition. On top of the cook-off, there will be food, entertainment, and a silent auction for all!

What: Superhero Fundraiser benefiting Heroes for Children at Union Station
When: September 1st, 2010, 6:30 p.m.
Contact: www.dfwnace.com