The Debutante Diaries

Dallas Symphony debutantes partake in Presentation Ball party prep

Lexie Hood, Courtney Chavez, Margaret Hardage, Ellen CrowPhoto by Deborah Brown
Larry Stuart, Venise Stuart, Myrna Schlegel, Bob SchlegelPhoto by Deborah Brown
Brittany Perry, Tiffany Tubb, Brookie HewesPhoto by Deborah Brown
Sarah Kline, Elizabeth HunterPhoto by Deborah Brown
Chris Frattaroli, Caroline Frattaroli, Tracey FrattaroliPhoto by Deborah Brown
Amanda Waring, Hayley Waring, Sarah CarlsenPhoto by Deborah Brown
Will Labadie, Coco KubickiPhoto by Deborah Brown
Anne Marie Bullington, Ellen Beecherl, Abbey Mock, Madeline Beecherl, Alexis MadormoPhoto by Deborah Brown
Fallon Bock, Venise Stuart, Lawrence BockPhoto by Deborah Brown

What: Dallas Symphony Orchestra League debutante holiday festivities

Where: Bachendorf's and the home of Myrna and Bob Schlegel

The 411: While the debs were home for the holidays, the Dallas Symphony Orchestra League hosted parties and bow rehearsals in preparation for the 29th annual Presentation Ball. First, the Bock family threw a Diamonds & Debs cocktail reception at their Bachendorf's in Preston Center, and each young lady received a diamond necklace with her initial on it. Later in the week, Myrna and Bob Schlegel opened their home for a holiday party, which included a not-so-surprise visit from Santa Claus. All of the festivities lead up to the main event on February 7 at Meyerson Symphony Center.

Who: DSOL president Dixie Marshall, Presentation Ball chair Venise Stuart, Fallon Bock, Lawrence Bock, Anne Marie Bullington, Ellen Beecherl, Abbey Mock, Madeline Beecherl, Alexis Madormo, Lexie Hood, Courtney Chavez, Margaret Hardage and Ellen Crowe.

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Keith Lee hoists his special matcha drink. Instagram

The devastating floods that swept across Central Texas on July 4 are bringing out all kinds of charitable endeavors — and that includes a limited-edition beverage from Dallas' favorite TikTok food influencer Keith Lee.

Lee, a social media sensation whose online food reviews have benefited hundreds of small restaurants, is partnering with Dallas-based La La Land Cafe on a special drink: Called the La La Land X Keith Lee Latte, it's a matcha drink in which 100 percent of the proceeds will go towards Kerr County flood relief.

La La Land is the coffee chain founded in Dallas in 2019 with a mission to provide opportunities for fostering youth and individuals in need. It now has 10 locations across Dallas-Fort Worth, plus three in Houston and six in Southern California.

The new Keith Lee Latte will consist of double ceremonial matcha, with secret syrup, matcha cloud, a whole fresh strawberry, flaky salt, and matcha powder. (Lee can be seen enjoying the beverage in this video.)

Matcha is the Japanese green tea powder that has experienced a surge in popularity, appearing in everything from drinks like the matcha latte to desserts like matcha mousse.

Keith Lee Latte is a matcha drink.Instagram

Lee, who relocated to Dallas in 2024, has been on a matcha kick ever since he tried it in Chicago, which he says "led me down a rabbit hole," and it has become his trademark drink. In May, he visited seven cafes across DFW in search of the perfect matcha in town, and that included La La Land, where he ordered a matcha with almond milk.

He also has a charitable history, including a special visit he made to Taste Project in Fort Worth to donate $4,000 to support the nonprofit's mission to fight food insecurity.

The Keith Lee Latte will be available at all La La Land cafes beginning Friday July 11, for a limited time only. From July 11-27, 100 percent of all proceeds will support flood relief efforts in Kerr County - "a community in our home state that’s hurting," La La Land Cafe says.

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