Society

Pandemic pivots

6 Fort Worth fundraisers with pandemic-safe party plans this spring 6 Fort Worth fundraisers with pandemic-safe party plans this spring By Stephanie Allmon Merry

3.24.21  |  4:21 pm

Although there's light at the end of the tunnel as more Fort Worth-area residents get vaccinated against COVID-19, large ...

Art auction

Fort Worth heiress Anne Marion's $150M art trove up for auction Fort Worth heiress Anne Marion's $150M art trove up for auction By Stephanie Allmon Merry

3.19.21  |  5:39 pm

Late Fort Worth philanthropist  Anne Windfohr Marion's private art collection, estimated at $150 million, is going on auction through ...

Shopping news

TCU grad perks up pandemic pause by launching bespoke gifting service TCU grad perks up pandemic pause by launching bespoke gifting service By Stephanie Allmon Merry

12.4.20  |  4:51 pm

When the pandemic cut Annie Combs' senior year at TCU two months short, she didn't stay bored for long ...

Coronavirus pivot

5 new virtual fundraisers to add to DFW social diaries this fall 5 new virtual fundraisers to add to DFW social diaries this fall By Stephanie Allmon Merry

10.6.20  |  12:38 pm

The coronavirus pandemic continues to prevent nonprofits from holding large luncheons, galas, and parties, but many are still finding creative ...

Coronavirus pivot

5 new can't-miss virtual fall fundraisers in Dallas-Fort Worth 5 new can't-miss virtual fall fundraisers in Dallas-Fort Worth By Stephanie Allmon Merry

9.24.20  |  10:50 am

In this year of social distancing and canceled gatherings, many nonprofit galas and luncheons are pivoting creatively to virtual formats ...

Coronavirus pivot

Fun and fundraising go virtual at these upcoming DFW galas Fun and fundraising go virtual at these upcoming DFW galas By Stephanie Allmon Merry

9.8.20  |  10:12 am

In any other year, Dallas-Fort Worth philanthropists and social butterflies would be picking outfits and preparing pocketbooks for the big ...

Making Meaningful Change

DFW nonprofit goes online and in-person for vital fundraising lunch DFW nonprofit goes online and in-person for vital fundraising lunch

- Promoted -

8.25.20  |  1:00 pm

Whether you're ready to mingle in person or prefer to still be social online, September 16 is a date ...

Coronavirus pivot

These hot-ticket DFW galas and fundraisers are going virtual These hot-ticket DFW galas and fundraisers are going virtual By Stephanie Allmon Merry

8.18.20  |  10:01 am

As coronavirus continues to force events to cancel in Dallas-Fort Worth, more local nonprofits have shifted their efforts to virtual ...

Shopping news

Fort Worth Junior League calls off beloved Christmas shopping event Fort Worth Junior League calls off beloved Christmas shopping event By Stephanie Allmon Merry

7.20.20  |  10:36 am

A cherished Fort Worth holiday tradition is the latest sad cancellation to result from ongoing concerns about the coronavirus pandemic ...

Online fundraising

4 virtual fundraising events to click and join this month in DFW 4 virtual fundraising events to click and join this month in DFW By Stephanie Allmon Merry

6.3.20  |  1:21 pm

The coronavirus pandemic wiped out an entire spring schedule of fundraisers for Dallas-Fort Worth charities. As area organizations grapple with ...

Coronavirus impact

Fort Worth's Jewel Charity Ball canceled for first time in 67 years Fort Worth's Jewel Charity Ball canceled for first time in 67 years By Stephanie Allmon Merry

5.26.20  |  12:45 pm

Fort Worth's most glamorous gala and storied fundraiser, Jewel Charity Ball, has been called off for 2021 amid fundraising ...

Fundraising pivot

Fancy fundraisers morph into virtual benefits amid coronavirus in DFW Fancy fundraisers morph into virtual benefits amid coronavirus in DFW By Stephanie Allmon Merry

4.16.20  |  2:00 pm

On March 10, Dallas nonprofit Dwell with Dignity threw an appreciation party for those involved in Thrift Studio, its month-long ...

Go Red for Women

Fort Worth goes for heart health at fundraiser that nabs nearly $1M Fort Worth goes for heart health at fundraiser that nabs nearly $1M By Stephanie Allmon Merry

4.6.20  |  4:49 pm

What: 2020 Fort Worth Go Red for Women Luncheon Where: Omni Fort Worth Hotel  The 411: In what became one ...

One Enchanted Evening

Cherished Jewel Charity Ball sparkles as Fort Worth's grandest gala Cherished Jewel Charity Ball sparkles as Fort Worth's grandest gala By Stephanie Allmon Merry

3.4.20  |  12:11 pm

For generations of Fort Worth philanthropists, Jewel Charity Ball has been the most coveted social invitation of the year. Co-founded ...

Black-tie ball

Fort Worth Symphony patrons honor musical heroes at glorious gala Fort Worth Symphony patrons honor musical heroes at glorious gala By Stephanie Allmon Merry

2.20.20  |  3:11 pm

The Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra's 2020 Gala was a glorious celebration of artistic achievement — then and now. Themed "Immortal ...

Yelling & Celebrating

Junior League gala gives rodeo a grand entrance at Dickies Arena Junior League gala gives rodeo a grand entrance at Dickies Arena By Stephanie Allmon Merry

2.7.20  |  3:52 pm

What: Junior League of Fort Worth 8th Annual Grand Entry Gala Where: Dickies Arena The 411: Just eight years old ...

Parties for a cause

Pencil in these 14 must-attend spring soirees and galas in Fort Worth Pencil in these 14 must-attend spring soirees and galas in Fort Worth By Stephanie Allmon Merry

1.10.20  |  6:00 am

Time to purchase the gowns and polish the shoes because Fort Worth's spring social season is here. The menu ...

This year's hottest headlines

Fab weddings and galas star in hottest 2019 Fort Worth society stories Fab weddings and galas star in hottest 2019 Fort Worth society stories By Stephanie Allmon Merry

12.30.19  |  12:04 pm

Editor's note: This year, readers fell hard for our stories about fun and fabulous Fort Worth weddings. And if ...

Real Weddings

Fort Worth brides and grooms of 2020 will fall hard for 10 top trends Fort Worth brides and grooms of 2020 will fall hard for 10 top trends By Nicole Jordan

12.27.19  |  11:47 am

The holidays have arrived, which means Instagram feeds full of engagement announcements have, too. While the last few years have ...

Real Weddings

Glitter-obsessed bride sprinkles Fort Worth wedding with glitz galore Glitter-obsessed bride sprinkles Fort Worth wedding with glitz galore By Celestina Blok

12.20.19  |  1:36 pm

Alexis Nabors loves glitter — so much that friends, family and even work colleagues know her as “Sparkles.” So when she ...