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FASHIONABLE FÊTE PAYS HOMAGE TO 1962 ART BALL
Ashleigh Pogue and Lisa Guerrero
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Art Ball
Brian Bolke and Andrea Pitter Ken Fulk and Christen Wilson
Mickalene Thomas and Jeremy Scott
Sabrina Harrison and Brandon Maxwell Ceron
(PHOTOS: BFA AND BRUNO IMAGERY)
Art Ball LX, a glamour-filled black-tie evening benefiting the Dallas Museum of Art on April 9, offered glorious nods to the past during a celebration themed “TABLEAUX: 60 Years of Art Ball (1962–2022).”
About 350 guests upon arrival met models dressed in couture looks from Moschino by Jeremy Scott posing with a ‘60s-vintage Cadillac, courtesy of Sewell Automotive. “Tableauxs” with models styled in Irving Penn-inspired settings set the tone as living art pieces, as patrons mingled between the exhibition “Slip Zone: A New Look at Postwar Abstraction in the Americas and East Asia” in the Barrel Vault of the Museum, the Hoffman Wing, and the concourse. This year, Brian Bolke became the first man to serve as sole Art Ball chairman since Larry Hart filled the role in 1962. That year, guests enjoyed a “potluck” provided by Dallas’ best hostesses and could donate $25 to create “living artworks” displayed in the galleries, with the creators costumed and part of them.
– Staff Report
40 June 2022 | prestonhollowpeople.com Centennial Celebration Wraps up with Gala, Luncheon Junior League Dallas honors Laura Bush and Veletta Forsythe Lill
Trey and Isabell Novakov Higginbotham, Ketric Sanford, Christa Sanford, Andrea and Heath Cheek Kelly and Brooke Garlock John and Diane Scovell
Martha Stewart
Former Ball Chairs
(PHOTOS: GEORGE FIALA, TAMYTHA CAMERON, CELESTE CASS AND MICHELLE WALKER)
The Junior League of Dallas (JLD) wrapped up a week-long celebration of its 100 years of service to the city with a Centennial Gala, presented by the Sewell Family, on April 23, in the Chantilly Ballroom at the Hilton Anatole Hotel.
The 1920s Art Nouveau-inspired soirée featured a VIP cocktail reception, a seated dinner, dancing, a big board auction, and a raffle. Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts dancers dazzled before dinner.
JLD President Christa Sanford thanked Centennial Co-chairs Andrea Cheek and Margo Goodwin for their collective planning efforts.
At the Centennial Milestones Luncheon on April 21, the league honored former First Lady Laura Bush with its Lifetime Achievement Award and Veletta Forsythe Lill with the 2022 Sustainer of the Year award for their excellence in voluntarism and commitment to their communities and beyond. TV personality Martha Stewart spoke.
A Centennial wall – themed a “Devotion to Dallas and Legacy of Leadership” – went on display on Level 1 of Dallas Galleria in the Center Court next to Louis Vuitton from April 1 through 28. The exhibit showcased a collection of historical photos, an overview of JLD’s Signature Projects, and a list of nearly 200 JLD partner organizations. – Staff Report
Veletta Forsythe Lill and Isabell Novakov Higginbotham Mrs. Laura Bush and Lydia Novakov Courtney Johnson, Dr. Lindsay Davis, Heather McNamara, Elisabeth McHugh and Claire Catrino
(PHOTOS: DANNY CAMPBELL, AND ROB WYTHE/WYTHE PORTRAIT STUDIO)
With “Soaring to New Heights Fighting Alzheimer’s” as the theme, ticketholders headed to Dallas Love Field for AWARE Affair 2022 on April 8 at the Star Skyline Hangar at the Braniff Centre.
Early arrivals enjoyed expansive views of runways and downtown Dallas in the upstairs lounge. But first, those entering the VIP reception posed with a local NFL team’s logo and a display of vintage Braniff flight attendant uniforms. The uniforms came from the collection of Deborah Brown, who also wore one by designer Emilio Pucci.
The main action took off downstairs, where guests glided past a purple (symbolizing Alzheimer’s) Bentley to embark on a fun evening. White satin draping divided the hangar, turned grand hall, into a reception area with a silent auction, sizeable circular bar, and the 360 Five Photo Booth, and a space for dinner and dancing. Jerry Jones’ private jet was nowhere in sight.
The Founder’s Spirit Award went to Myrna D. Schlegel and the Amy Osler Spirit of Education Leadership Award to Dr. Cindy Marshall. Biddie and Lee Roy Jordan served as honorary chairs, and Mari Epperson and Sharon Ballew as gala chairs. – Compiled by William Taylor
Janet and Jack Broyles Andy Szuwalski, Angela Fontana, Penny Reid and Tom Nolan Anna and Todd Terry Stacey Angel and Greg Osler
Mari Epperson, Karisti Julia and Sharon Ballew Josey and Craig Kennington David McDavid Jr. and Kim McDavid
Buc Tran and Dr. Cindy Marshall
Joe Russo and Dr. Carla Russo, Regina Bruce and John Pickett Gail Plummer, Forrest and Sally Hoglund
(PHOTOS: BECKLEY AND TAMYTHA CAMERON)
Pop Fizz Clink! A WiNGS Fling, a champagne-inspired brunch presented by Ebby Halliday Foundation, delighted the senses while raising funds to help WiNGS fight poverty, impact generations, and empower women through life-altering changes.
Annika Cail and Stephanie Seay cochaired the re-imagined spring event on April 29 at Thompson Dallas, with Kim Hext as honorary chair.
Attendees experienced tracks spun by DJ Christy Ray, edible bubbles and brunch bites, cirque performances, the latest Mary Kay lipstick shades, disco-reminiscent stilt walkers, and a new take on fortune-telling.
After receiving the inaugural Ebby Empowering Women Award, Anne Motsenbocker, a retired JPMorgan Chase executive, responded, “Similar to Ebby, I urge you to extend a hand to lift women onto the ladder to success.”
