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    Champagne and chapeaus

    Dallas-themed Mad Hatter's Tea Party flies way over the top for 2022

    Stephanie Allmon Merry
    Apr 28, 2022 | 10:02 am

    Know that sacred Dallas hairdo mantra “The higher the hair, the closer to God?” It works for hats, too, as attendees of the “Dallas”-themed 2022 Mad Hatter’s Tea Party can testify.

     

    Because, bless their hearts, the spring luncheon that brings together all of Dallas' philanthropic angels took place on the windiest afternoon the event has seen in recent years, April 20. And all 530 guests — the most in Mad Hatter’s 34-year history — held onto their hats at the mostly-outdoor Dallas Arboretum event; not a single one blew down the hill and landed in White Rock Lake.

     

    For some, it wasn’t easy to balance a glass of champagne in one hand and steady the chapeau in the other. After all, this year’s crop of over-the-top headwear included top-heavy recreations of Dallas landmarks and icons like Reunion Tower, the Pegasus sign, Peruna the SMU mascot, Dallas Cowboys, Big Tex, Texas Star Ferris wheel, and even entire State Fair vignettes.

     

    As the event was held April 20, one day before Queen Elizabeth's 96th birthday, the number of fascinators worn this year — perched ever so daintily without hiding coifs underneath — made it seem like a royal party.

     

    And, per tradition, attendees also displayed an impressive array of botanic-themed toppers; after all, the event is put on by the Women’s Council of the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden and benefits A Woman’s Garden there.

     

    When in doubt in Texas, do a cowgirl hat, and a special tip to the gals who donned those.

     

    After a sparkling reception around Ginsburg Plaza, patrons joined event chair Claire Catrino, honorary chair Laurie Sands Harrison, and Women's Council president Lisa Loy Laughlin for the big announcement of hat contest winners, emceed by Calvert Collins.

     

    Hat categories, judges, and winners were:

     

     Best Use of Botanical Components: "Bluebonnets"
     Judge: Mary Brinegar, Dallas Arboretum CEO
     Winners: Marena Gault and Elizabeth Smith (tie)
     
     Most True to Theme: "Flying Horse"
     Judge: Kim Noltemy, Ross Perot President and CEO, Dallas Symphony Association
     Winner: Prashe Shah
     
     Best Big Over the Top Texas Hat: "Everything is Bigger in Texas!"
     Judge: Barbara Bigham, philanthropist
     Winner: Dr. Linda Burk
     
     Best Fascinator: "Uptown Girl"
     Judge: Vanessa Logan, executive director, Texas Ballet Theater
     Winner: Venise Stuart
     
     Best Group Hats: "Dallas Dynasty"
     Judge: Amy Hofland, executive director, Crow Museum of Asian Art
     Winner: “Debbie at Table 50” which was Debbie McKeever and her group. (Theme: Dallas Arboretum)
     
     People’s Choice Award: "Deep in the Hat of Texas"
     Judge: Chosen by the people. Awarded by Lisa Loy Laughlin and Claire Catrino
     Winner: Robert Wilson
     
     Best in Show: "Don’t Mess with Dallas"
     Judge: Tanya Taylor, featured celebrity designer
     Winners: Sharla Bush and Terry Irby

     

    Inaugural Innovators in Design Awards were also given to new and established female artists in the Dallas community. Those recognized were Cindy Avroch, Diana Brosseau, Lori Cusick, Barbara Durham, Kallie Hauschild, Sharon Lee, and Addison Sloane.

     

    After the ceremony, guests filed into Rosine Hall and to tables set around the terraces for an afternoon tea (and by “tea” think wine as no actual tea was served). Patrons nibbled on scones and clotted cream and jam; followed by a plate of finger sandwiches, deviled eggs, potato gallette; and for dessert, a trio of Dublin Dr Pepper cake, mini Texas peach pie, and fresh fruit tart.

     

    A Jan Strimple-produced fashion show of nearly 60 looks from Tootsies came down the runway during the luncheon. Many looks were creations of featured designer Tanya Taylor (who was in attendance), and many gave serious beach vacation vibes.

     

    Spotted in the crowd, having fun, were many committee members and supporters from near and far, including Sarah Bowlby, Jen Gleaton, Candice Flores, Marjan Wolford, Piper Young, Katie Kennemer, Kelly Weisz, Kelly Hernandez, Lindsey Kennemer, Larryssa Hilcher, Charlie Flowers, Amanda Hill, Colby Baer, Niki Turner, Fallon Hennessy, Sarah Mills, Nerissa Von Helpenstill, Dustin Holcomb, Donna Lewis, Betsy Gallagher, and Beth Rion.

     

    When the last sips of wine were consumed, guests took one last look around a silent auction and put in their bits for hot items like handbags, jewelry, spa gift cards, and luxury experiences. They also had one last chance to purchase a limited-edition silk scarf with the logo "Dallas" artwork by artist Laura Loy Capps.

     

    Unlike at most events, the valet line at Mad Hatter's is never a drag; it's the final opportunity for Instagrammy snaps of amazing hats before the creativity gets tucked back in the closet for another year.

    The back of Prashe Shah's "Flying Horse" hat.

    Prashe Shah
      
    Photo by Danny Campbell Photography
    The back of Prashe Shah's "Flying Horse" hat.
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    Starbucks partners bestow $53K in grants to favorite Dallas nonprofits

    Teresa Gubbins
    Jul 2, 2025 | 3:00 pm
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    Chalkboard at Starbucks celebrates Resource Center.

    In a one-of-a-kind charitable program, coffee giant Starbucks has bestowed more than two dozen grants to organizations across Dallas — organizations selected by Starbucks employees themselves.

    Called The Starbucks Foundation’s Neighborhood Grants program, it's unique as a charitable effort thanks to its profound level of engagement, by allowing employees to nominate nonprofit recipients.

    The Starbucks Foundation is the company's charitable arm which issues grants to nonprofits — from coffee and tea-growing communities around the world to neighborhood groups.

    The Neighborhood Grants program gives their "partners" (what they call their employees) the opportunity to support the local organizations they care most about. This year, more than 3,200 grants are being awarded across the U.S. and Canada. Of that number, 27 organizations in Dallas received a Neighborhood Grant, totaling $53,000.

    That included a $4,000 grant to Resource Center, a Dallas provider of LGBTQIA+ services and a big Starbucks staff favorite: It was nominated by an unprecedented 40 partners, and has previously earned seven grants totaling $20,000 from The Starbucks Foundation since 2019.

    Resource Center's director of corporate engagement & events Bill Scott says that the grant is part of a larger meaningful partnership.

    "In the current climate, we've seen many corporations turn away from our community, but Starbucks has remained steadfast," Scott says. "And we see it in ways that go beyond the grants, whether it's volunteering at our food bank or being ready for any fundraising event where they'll set up a coffee station to distribute to our guests."

    Founded in 1983, Resource Center focuses on three pillars: positive social engagement in safe spaces, supportive services to promote wellness, and skill-building opportunities to promote growth.

     Resource Center Resource Center accepts grant from Starbucks Foundation, from left to right: Bill Scott (RC), Daniel Sanchez (RC), Tres Brown (RC), and Howard Jackson (SBUX).Jeffrey McWhorter

    "The grant will help us continue to serve and uplift our community with more programming in areas like health and wellness," Scott says. "Last year, we opened our first low-income affordable housing complex for seniors, and before it even opened, it was sold out. We can see that the services we provide fill a real need."

    It's a rare scenario in the corporate world, Scott says.

    "There are not many companies I have dealt with like the Starbucks Foundation where they rely on their partners to make recommendations and listen to their partners," he says.

    For Starbucks partners like Marsh King, an operations consultation manager who's been with the company for nearly 28 years, Starbucks' priority on being mission-driven has been a big incentive to stay with the company.

    "When you see a grant that might give Resource Center the funds to do something like buy more refrigeration for the food pantry they just opened — it's gratifying to see that direct impact and know that you're a part of it," she says.

    The level of engagement is very grass-roots, says senior partner employee relations associate Howard Jackson.

    "We have customers who come in and say, 'I saw you at that event last weekend," he says. "We support the community, and they are our customers, as well. Through this work, we connect a lot of dots."

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