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    Is your wardrobe ready?

    7 fall social events every philanthropic Dallas young professional should pencil in

    Stephanie Allmon Merry
    Sep 10, 2018 | 5:05 pm

    Stop everything and have Siri clear your calendar. It's time for Dallas young professionals to get the best philanthropic fêtes of fall on the books.

    The next generation of civic-minded Dallasites is proving, time and again, that they not only throw parties just as fab as their parents' soirees, but that they care deeply for the people and nonprofits in the community who benefit from their generosity.

    From artsy gala after-parties to high-energy dinner-dances, these are seven favorite events every Dallas YP should plan to attend this fall.

    Dallas Symphony Orchestra Gala Concert and After Party
    September 15, Meyerson Symphony Center

    This social season starts with a two-fer, which could be a three-fer. The DSO Gala Concert stars Broadway favorite Kristin Chenoweth, who joins the orchestra for an evening of her favorite Broadway show tunes, love songs, and classical repertoire. But the party will keep singing and swinging after the last notes are played, when young professionals retreat to the 10 pm After Party right there at the Meyerson. A $79 ticket gets you the concert and the party (tickets to the party alone will not be sold). New this year: An upgrade to the $200 "VIP Experience" includes an After Midnight Party from midnight-2 am at Dallas hot spot The Tipsy Alchemist. Event co-chairs Courtney and Andrew Nall promise a one-of-a-kind black-tie evening for YPs.

    BubblyQ
    October 4, Fearing's at the Ritz-Carlton

    Charitable Dallasites have been raising a glass to this sparkling, must-attend event for a decade now, and it's contributed more than $1 million to cancer support and research through Young Texans Against Cancer since its inception in 2008. This year's BubblyQ will be led by chef-chair Dean Fearing along with event chairs Heather Winn and Vodi Cook. Guests will sample dishes from the best chefs around Dallas and enjoy an exclusive bubbles bar and craft cocktails. Partygoers should arrive prepared to shop, too, as the famous silent auction always has some of the hottest items of the year. Think beauty treatments, sports tickets, travel getaways, and liquor tastings for 20 close friends.

    CultureMap It's Fall Y'all Social
    October 11, West Village

    Each season, CultureMap throws a can't-miss party at one of the hottest venues in Dallas. This time we're teaming up with West Village to produce It's Fall Y'all, a chic and experiential outdoor block party for young professionals in one of Dallas' premier retail centers. Organizers promise amazing food, drinks, art, and pop-up shops from the center's retailers. Stay tuned for more details on the party with the catchiest name of the season.

    Dallas Opera First Night Gala After Party
    October 12, Winspear Opera House

    The glittering Dallas Opera First Night Gala brings together Dallas' fashion lovers and opera lovers like no other event of the year. After the final curtain call of Wagner's The Flying Dutchman, YPs (and any other night owls with tickets) will jet to a tent outside for the official After Party until about 1:30 am. Event chairs Shelle and Michael Sills plan sweets and treats by Wolfgang Puck Catering, an open bar, and dancing to the 11-piece Downtown Fever band. There is no separate ticket to the After Party this year; it’s wrapped up into the $1,000 First Night ticket that includes the reception, dinner, and After Party. But consider it a taste of what Dallas Opera has to offer for YPs. In the weeks following First Night, it will hold "young professionals night" performances of The Flying Dutchman and Carmen.

    Dallas Autumn Ball
    November 9, Hotel ZaZa

    This high-energy, black-tie dance party has become the be-seen party of fall. DAB welcomes young professionals dressed to impress to Hotel ZaZa for a fun night benefiting Reading Partners, which helps improve education in the city. Guests will arrive to the sixth annual event, chaired by Adam Kraus, ready to dine, drink, and dance. This year, Goldfish, an electronic duo from South Africa that has played festivals such as ACL and Bonnaroo, will headline DAB; the Emerald City Band open for them. Since its inception in 2013, DAB has donated more than $120,000 to Dallas education organizations. Each year it has sold out, and this year's is expected to, also.

    Rhapsody in Red Charity Gala
    November 10, Belo Mansion

    This festive dinner and dance, moving to the Belo Mansion this year, gives young philanthropists a chance to support the One Heart Project, an organization that helps to improve the lives of incarcerated and at-risk youth. It's also a great chance to paint the town red — literally — as red attire is encouraged (and makes for stunning photographs worthy of holiday cards). And although this gala is only in its third year, its success the last two years makes it a can't-miss event for 2018.

    Dallas Millennial Gala
    December 8, Omni Dallas Hotel

    The third annual Dallas Millennial Gala, benefiting Millennials for STEM, is moving to the Omni Dallas Hotel. It's also taking place in the middle of the holiday season, which means it gets the distinction of closing out the social calendar for 2018. This year's event will offer two ticket options: one includes a full dinner, as well as keynote speakers, silent auction, and entertainment. Another ticket is for the party only. The Dallas Millennial Club aims to gather young professionals to be leaders, philanthropists, and influencers in the community. About 3,000 YPs are expected to attend, making it one of the biggest YP events of the year.

    Diana Liu and Chris Jordan at BubblyQ 2017.

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    Diana Liu and Chris Jordan at BubblyQ 2017.
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    Uptown Girl

    Christie Brinkley helps bid farewell to beloved Dallas awards luncheon

    Lindsey Wilson
    Oct 23, 2025 | 11:28 am
    The Family Place Texas Trailblazer Awards 2025
    Photo by Tamytha Cameron
    Aaron Capps, Tammy Foy, Michelle George, Christie Brinkley, Christine Keating, Christina Wade, Natalie LaDriere.

    After nearly three decades of honoring extraordinary leaders and uplifting survivors, The Family Place brought the curtain down on the Texas Trailblazer Awards Luncheon October 10 at The Fairmont Dallas.

    The Family Place Texas Trailblazer Awards 2025

    Photo by Tamytha Cameron

    Aaron Capps, Tammy Foy, Michelle George, Christie Brinkley, Christine Keating, Christina Wade, Natalie LaDriere.

    This year’s theme, “Voices of Hope,” echoed through every moment of the event, from emotional tributes to trailblazers past and present to laughter and inspiration from keynote speaker Christie Brinkley, who proved that resilience and charm never go out of style.

    Co-chaired by Kristen Cobb, Katie Samler, and Ellis Thomas, with honorary chairs Katy and Kyle Miller, the luncheon drew a crowd of longtime supporters, community leaders, and former honorees, including Elaine Agather, Charlotte Jones Anderson, and Opal Lee, among others. Together, the chairs reflected on the nearly 30-year legacy of an event that has raised millions to support The Family Place’s critical programs, which range from a 24-hour hotline and onsite kennel for pets to three emergency shelters, including one of the country’s only shelters for men and their children.

    Attendees were greeted with specialty mocktails called the "Uptown Girl," a pale pink flute of sparkling water, elderflower, white cranberry, and raspberry syrup, which they could sip while leaving messages of hope in a special phone booth bedecked in purple and pink florals.

    They could also purchase raffle tickets for a chance at winning one of three packages:

    • Uptown Girl: $500 Frenchie gift card, a signed copy of Brinkley's recently published memoir, a piece of Julianna LeBlanc jewelry, and an Abbott Aesthetics gift card
    • Partners Card: 2 Partners Cards, $1,000 Starpower gift card, $1,000 St. Bernard gift card, and $500 Stanley Korshak gift card
    • Mavs: 4 tickets to a Mavs home game.

    Inside the ballroom and after a welcome by The Family Place CEO Tiffany Tate, the crowd tucked into a meal consisting of a crisp fall salad topped with grilled chicken, roasted kabocha squash, and cranberries, and alternating desserts of flourless chocolate cake and vanilla bean cheesecake. Then activist, author, and domestic violence survivor Dr. Sabrina Greenlee took the stage for the Mission Moment, recounting the violent attack that left her blind and inspiring the crowd with her tale of survival and empowerment.

    The Family Place Texas Trailblazer Awards 2025 Effie Dennison, Tiffany Tate.Photo by Tamytha Cameron

    Since its inception in 1996, the Texas Trailblazer Awards Luncheon has honored more than 40 remarkable leaders whose compassion and vision have helped transform the future for families impacted by domestic violence. That day, the final Texas Trailblazer Award was presented to Effie Dennison, known for her leadership in community philanthropy and advocacy for women, while Jan Langbein, CEO of Genesis Women’s Shelter & Support, accepted the second-ever Paige Flink Award for her decades of dedication to empowering survivors and leading with compassion.

    Heads then turned as a tall, blonde, beautiful woman began weaving her way through the tables toward the stage. The 71-year-old Brinkley waved excitedly to the crowd, wearing a dress from her own fashion line, TWRHLL (soon to be renamed Tower Hill) and proudly sporting a giant silver belt buckle — her trophy for winning a cutting horse championship in Fort Worth back in 1991.

    In a moderated fireside chat with retired WFAA news anchor and 2013 Texas Trailblazer Award recipient Gloria Campos, the supermodel and entrepreneur shared stories from her remarkable life and career, from being discovered in 1974 while living in Paris to her Broadway debut in the musical Chicago at age 57 following a difficult divorce. “I pulled on some fishnet stockings and showed him!” she laughed, adding that the experience helped her reclaim her confidence.

    The Family Place Texas Trailblazer Awards 2025 Christie Brinkley, Gloria Campos.Photo by Tamytha Cameron

    A survivor of domestic violence herself, Brinkley focused not on the pain but on the power of optimism. When Campos asked her favorite song, Brinkley quipped, “I love all the ones written about me! But probably 'Uptown Girl,'" noting that she is still good friends with ex-husband Billy Joel.

    At these sorts of luncheons, guests typically begin trickling out early to beat the valet line but the majority of the room remained spellbound by Brinkley, who also did a VIP meet-and-greet following the program.

    Proceeds from the final luncheon will directly support The Family Place’s comprehensive services, including safe housing, counseling, legal support, skills training, and violence prevention education — all provided free of charge in English and in Spanish. The nonprofit's popular Partners Card fundraiser, where a $100 card provides 10-20% off at more than 750 DFW restaurants and retailers, is happening October 24-November 2.

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