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DIFFA CELEBRATES INCLUSIVITY AT ANNUAL HOUSE OF DIFFA GALA
Raha Assadi and Olivia Cassidy Justin Kettler and Lea Fischer
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Jim DiMarino, Justin Bundick, Rhonda Sargent Chambers, Brittanie Buchanan Oleniczak, and Clint Bradley Joyce and Greer Goss
Chuck Steelman, Katie Dixon, Brittanie and Jason Oleniczak
Philip Tocci and Anastasia Georgalis Gabriella Monte
(PHOTOS: JOSEPH BREWSTER AND THOMAS GARZA)
COVID-19 postponed the Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS annual gala for two years but not the giving.
“DIFFA/Dallas was still able to grant more than $600,000 to North Texas AIDS Service Organizations throughout the pandemic,” DIFFA Dallas chair David White said on May 7 at the long awaited House of DIFFA: EXTRAVAGANZA.
More than 1,400 guests attended the signature gala, chaired by Clint Bradley, Justin Bundick, Brittanie Buchanan Oleniczak, and Jim DiMarino, at the Omni Dallas Hotel.
Awards went to Rob Bradford (Impact in Fashion Award), Morris Dental Clinic (Health Award), George Cameron Nash (Excellence in Design Award), Michael Bauer (Legacy of Love Award), Tim LeDuc (Donna Fishel Community Hero Award), and Joyce and Kenny Goss (Legend in the Fight Against AIDS).
The evening included a live auction, a runway show featuring Neiman Marcus, Forty Five Ten, and Traffic LA, and the House of DIFFA After Party.
Darcy Cowell, Thear Suzuki, and Shonn Brown
(PHOTOS: KIM LEESON/TAMYTHA CAMERON)
Texas Women’s Foundation honored seven women during its Leadership Forum and Awards Celebration, attended by 600 guests on May 18 at the Dallas Omni Hotel.
Maura Women Helping Women Awards went to Patricia Rodriguez Christian, Dr. Arlene Ford, Pat Jasso, Lynn McBee, and Thana Simmons. Stacy Johnson and Sharareh Kermanshachi received Young Leader Awards.
The evening, chaired by Bonnie Clinton and Ana I. Hernandez, included cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, and a keynote speech from Radha Agrawal.
The event raised more than $600,000 to empower women to build stronger and more equitable communities.
The foundation, created in 1985, has invested more than $7 million in economic security and leadership for Texas women and girls through groundbreaking research, advocacy, grants, and programs.
– Staff Report Patricia Rodriguez Christian
Effie Dennison and Tracey Nash-Huntley Brenda Jackson, Pat Jasso, and Hilda Galvan
Rena Connor, Dominique Kinchen, and Alexis Moody
Regina Bruce and Dr. Carla Russo Dr. Arlene Ford
Thana Simmons and Virginia Rose
Harvey and Karen Miller Sue Bancroft, and Sarah and Angela Massey Nick Barker and Arcilia Acosta
(PHOTOS: MICHAEL MODECKI/TWU)
Texas Woman’s University presented the Virginia Chandler Dykes Leadership Award to Arcilia Acosta, CEO of CARCON Industries and Construction CEO.
The Dallas Leadership Luncheon, held on April 27 at The Arts District Mansion, was founded by Virginia Chandler Dykes to honor Dallas’ most accomplished citizens. A signature event for the university, it raises funds for graduate student scholarships.
Acosta, a 30-year business veteran, entrepreneur, recognized speaker, philanthropist, and mother, is the founder and CEO of Southwestern Testing Laboratories Engineers. She serves on multiple boards, including for the Communities Foundation of Texas. In 2023, she will become the second woman in history to chair the Dallas Citizens Council.
The Other Art Fair
Bosede Afolami and Ayo Osibanjo
Diamond Green, and Tolu Adebimpe Anna Stone, Joel Garza, and Madi Castellano Erin and John Hossley
Bombay Sapphire
Carol Wise and Pam Pillers Hannah Ouellette and Justin McMillin
(PHOTOS: JOSEPH BREWSTER)
Dallas art enthusiasts browsed and even purchased works from 130 emerging artists during a private viewing on May 12 for The Other Art Fair, which ran May 12 to 15 at Dallas Market Hall.
Private viewing guests also got to survey works created by the New Futures 2022 awardees – four North Texas-based artists who received offers of mentoring and exhibition space to further their careers.
Anna Marie Tendler, who showcased works from her “Rooms in the First House” photography series, took portraits of guests.
The event featured complimentary gin cocktails courtesy of Bombay Sapphire, interactive sculpture displays, murals, installations, workshops, and live DJ sets. Guests also could contribute to a community mural and purchase limited edition prints.
– Staff Report
Celebrate Age Dinner Guests Sing ‘Happy Birthday’ to CC Young Senior Living
Alise Platt, Mindy Hail, and Arlene Kirkland
(PHOTOS: TAMYTHA CAMERON)
In conjunction with CC Young Senior Living, Nancy Ann and Ray Hunt hosted the Celebrate Age Dinner on April 7 at Dallas Country Club.
The celebration of CC Young’s Centennial also honored the legacy of Rev. Christopher Conley Young.
Before the seated dinner, guests mingled in the lobby while sipping on cocktails and munching on light bites. Later, in the ballroom, they enjoyed a performance by singer Kate Miner.
Then came remarks from CC Young President and CEO Russell Crews and Ray Hunt about the history of CC Young and what it means to the hearts it continues to touch to this day.
Miner then led the audience in a rendition of ‘Happy Birthday’ to top off the celebration. A special centennial birthday cake was served for dessert. Ray and Nancy Ann Hunt, and Russell Crews
Margaret LaRocca, Mary Ellen Szuwalski, Judith Banes, Ann McGovern, Jill Goldberg ,and Mindy Hail
Gary and Beverly Hutchison, and Jane and Mel McDonald Richard Stanford, Jennifer Griffin, and Russell Crews
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