The 35th event - reformatted from a tea party to a luncheon - is chaired by Anne Stodghill and Kristina Wrenn, with Kim Hext as honorary chair and Sarah Jo Hardin serving as president of the Women’s Council of the Dallas Arboretum.

' The bigger the better for this posh afternoon event at the Dallas Arboretum. Mad Hatter's Luncheon, April 20 Hats and fascinators will be nothing less than regal with this year's theme: 'Commemorating the 35th Annual Majestic Mad Hatter’s Luncheon - A Celebration of English Elegance. (Also, save the date for DMA's Art in Bloom Kickoff Luncheon on March 6, which will look ahead to its 25th anniversary next year. Tickets will be coveted, as it will be a more intimate event of just 330 guests this year. Leigh Anne Clark and Bela Cooley will chair the ball, which supports the museum's mission to offer free admission to the more than 800,000 annual visitors. Attire is 'art chic cocktail - tie optional.' Proceeds to go help fight Alzheimer's disease.Īrt Ball, April 15 Considered the most glittering gala of spring, this beautiful black-tie ball at the Dallas Museum of Art is now in its 61st year.

The artsy Affair will include a cocktail reception, live and silent auctions, seated three course-dinner, and entertainment. Themed 'An Artful Evening of Advocacy Fighting Alzheimer's,' the event has Rangers Baseball LHP Taylor Hearn and Venise and Larry Stuart serving as honorary chairs, with Lori Bush, Pamela Musgrove, and C'Mone Wingo as co-chairs. The gala is the premier fundraising event for the Mavs Foundation and celebrates the year's grantees and charitable work of the Dallas Mavericks during this season.ĪWARE Affair, April 14 This gala makes the list on the merits of its location alone: the immersive art venue Lighthouse ArtSpace. The star-studded night at the Omni Dallas Hotel includes a cocktail reception, seated dinner, live and silent auctions, and live entertainment. Mavs Ball, March 3 Mavs fans won't want to miss the eighth annual Mavs Ball, featuring appearances from favorite players, CEO Cynt Marshall, and Governor Mark Cuban. The mega-luncheon will be held at the Meyerson Symphony Center, and funds raised will help fight blood cancers.

The event will feature champagne, lunch, inspiring speakers, and a fashion show of looks from Highland Park Village, produced by Jan Strimple. Themed 'Let Love Shine,' the 39th annual Leukemia & Lymphoma Society benefit is chaired by Katy Bock and Sunie Solomon, along with advisory chairs Nancy Gopez, Maggie Kipp, and Melinda Knowles. Valentine's Day Luncheon, February 13 After postponing to May last year, the season's loveliest luncheon moves back to its traditional Valentine's-week date.

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