Last night, 200 chic arts patronesses gathered at the private home of generous host Nancy Carlson for an unforgettable evening of dancing, fun cocktails, delicious desserts and tasty hors d’oeuvres, culminating in the highly anticipated raffle drawing of some fabulous prizes. (Photo by Rob Wyeth)
This incredible party-with-a-purpose raised over $100,000 for Dallas Children’s Theater! Way to go, ladies!
The success of the party comes from a long list of wonderful supporters:
First and foremost, DCT owes a huge debt of gratitude to host Nancy Carlson (pictured left with DCT Executive Artistic Director Robyn Flatt, photo by Rob Wyeth) for opening her lovely home for this unforgettable evening. Nancy, we cannot thank you enough for welcoming us and for all your hard work preparing for the party!
Towards the end of the night, event co-chair Tara Lewis presented Nancy with an extra special gift from the DCT staff and the Girls Party Committee – a necklace from the Nasher, as a thank you for her generosity and weeks of hard work planning for the event.
DCT also would like to recognize our Party Patrons:
Espresso Empresses ($5,000): Anonymous; Simona Beal; The Enrico Family; Julie Hersh; Norma Hunt; Miranda Lind; and Nicole Weeldreyer, Goldman Sachs.
Dark Chocolate Duchesses ($2,500): Mickie Bragalone; Kathy Crow; Tara Lewis; Sharron Hunt Munson; Chace Whittington, Comerica Bank; and Texas Instruments, Inc.
Coconut Countesses ($1,000): Naomi Aberly; Robert & Jean Flynn, in honor of Kitty Baker; Celila Crank; Michelle Godo; Beth Haga; Caroline L. Hunt; Carole Jordan; Margaret Keliher; Muffin Lemak; Catherine Rose; Rosewood Corporation; Shanon Schwimmer; Kimberley Sheffield; Elizabeth Showalter; Deborah Stanford; Laurie-Jo Straty and Amy Ware.
In addition, special thanks goes to Glazer’s; Advanced Business Graphics; Mickie Bragalone; Gold Crown Valet; Lil’ Bits Sugar Cloud; The Matchbox Studio, Inc.; Grange Hall; Henny Wright; Wendy Krispin; Laura Starks; The Print Station; On The Run; CTL Marketing; Oh Brownie!; Nancy Dee Miller; Amy Ware; Julie Lloyd; Mrs. Trammell Crow; Betsy Hunt; Sally Schopmeyer; Heather Balestri; Kristi Bare; Denice Buchman and Lori Volney.
You’re probably wondering who won each of last night’s fabulous raffle prizes (pictured below, photo by: Rob Wyeth), right?
Drum roll, please! Congratulations go to…
Judy Shore, winner of the Beautiful Bling package (value $2,500) of dazzling jewelry from the Southwest’s premier jeweler, Eiseman Jewels. Richard Eiseman himself (pictured below) attended the Girls Party and announced the winner of the top prize. Richard, it was such a treat seeing you at last night’s event!
Elizabeth Showalter, winner of the Getaway to Santa Fe package (value up to $2,000), which includes a luxurious four-night stay at the beautiful Fairmont Heritage Place, El Corazon de Santa Fe;
Tara Conway, winner of the Ladies’ Day of Pampering package (value $1,200), which includes a red carpet-like exclusive Season Fashion Presentation for six to ten lucky ladies at Barney’s New York, as well as a VIP tour of the store, complimentary facials and makeovers and a luxurious buffet lunch;
Carol March, winner of the Girls Just Wanna Have Fun package (value $1,000) courtesy of Neiman Marcus, which includes a Rachel Zoe bag, silver Ippolita earrings and lunch for six in the Zodiac;
Diana Lowe, winner of the Escape to Beautiful Mexico package (value $1,000), which includes a two-night consecutive stay in a Deluxe Colonial Room at the Rosewood San Miguel de Allende;
and Liz Lamberson, winner of the Groovy Package Deal (combined value: $900), which includes a $500 gift certificate to the fabulous boutique store, Rich Hippie; a new pair of sunglasses from Jimmy Choo at Highland Park Village; and a Duo All Things Culinary gift basket of elegant, professional kitchen tools.
And of course, thank you to each of the ladies who attended last night’s party (photo by Rob Wyeth). Everyone looked so chic, and the party’s great success and fun atmosphere would not have been possible without each of you!
Until next time…