Fashionable Philanthropy

Milly pops up at Neiman Marcus NorthPark for A-list fashion fundraiser

Co-chairs Beverly Rice and Lisa Bhattacharya welcomed Dallas’ most fashionable partygoers to this year’s Simply Summer, Fashionably Fall hosted by Neiman Marcus NorthPark and Milly. The evening benefited Turtle Creek Recovery Center, a residential program wholly dedicated to serving those with co-occurring disorders of severe mental illness and alcohol or drug addiction.

As DJ Andre set the mood with customized tunes, posh supporters — including Maggie Kipp, Andrea Weber, Shona Gilbert, Nikki and Crayton Webb, Nancy Gopez, Kris Johnson, Emily Eisenhauer, LeeAnne Locken, Heather Centuroni, Jocelyn White, Rhonda Sargent Chambers, and JB Hayes — perused the Milly pop-up shop created especially for the event.

Guests took their seats along the runway so Michelle Smith could unveil looks from the Milly 2013 fall collection. Following the show, three lucky winners walked away with a special gift: a Makenna watersnake crossbody bag. Jealous!

Post-fashion show festivities included delicious bites from the NM Cafe, including mini truffle twice-baked potatoes, brisket and fried chicken sliders, mini popovers with chicken salad, empanadas, and assorted mousse cups and cake balls. DJ Andre pumped up the volume by adding a live drummer to his sound, while guests took turns in the photo booth.

As Simply Summer, Fashionably Fall came to an end, attendees received a Milly umbrella as a memento for the fabulous evening, because no amount of rain can dampen Dallas’ charitable parade.

Nikki Webb, Crayton Webb, Kris Johnson

Nikki and Crayton Webb, Kris Johnson, simply summer fashionably fall

Photo by Daniel Driensky

Nikki Webb, Crayton Webb, Kris Johnson

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Night at the museum

Perot Museum gala-goers with a taste for adventure raise $2 million

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Shannon Murray, Chris Nolan, Kylie Capps and Chris Shurtleff

On a balmy Saturday night in November, the doors to Dallas' Perot Museum of Nature and Science closed to the public and reopened for nearly 1,000 chic party-goers. They dined, danced, and played with the exhibits to raise funds at 2024 Night at the Museum Gala.

Led by co-chairs Dr. Pamela J. Okada and Mark Okada, the crowd of "after-hours scientists" raised $2 million to support the museum’s educational programs and expand STEM learning opportunities across North Texas.

Perot Museum, Night at the Museum Gala 2024

Photo by Tamytha Cameron

Shannon Murray, Chris Nolan, Kylie Capps and Chris Shurtleff

The event, designed by Valdivia Ventures, included live music, a captivating performance by dancers of Texas Ballet Theater, and innovative food activations by Wolfgang Puck Catering (the flaky, piping hot truffle pot pies that gala guests always look forward to).

As patrons explored the museum, they were greeted by hundreds of white orchids from Jackson Durham Events and were serenaded in exhibit hall by musicians provided by Jordan Khan Music Company.

A highlight of the evening was the "10-Minute Tasting Restaurant," an adventurous pop-up type experience that transformed the Museum Store into a five-star dining experience. Of course there were cocktails, too, and the lychee martini was a fan-favorite.

The evening concluded with a high-energy after-party on the lower level of the museum, presented by the Eugene McDermott Foundation. Guests danced the night away to beats by DJ Romi Q, struck a pose at the interactive photo booth, and ended the night at a decadent dessert room featuring a variety of sweet treats.

Funds raised from Night at the Museum will support educational programs, fund day-to-day operations, and provide financial aid to ensure the museum remains a welcoming and inclusive space for all.

Spotted in the crowd, enjoying the night, were Shannon Murray, Chris Nolan, Kylie Capps, Chris Shurtleff, Tim Peck, Missy Rogers Peck, Tori Mulford, Linda Silver, Emory McKim, Shelby Wagner, Niven Morgan, Santiago Jorba, Catalina Gonzalez, Regen Horchow, Ken Hersh, Dennis Cail, Annika Cail, Grace Cook, Caleb Stearns Wiley, Sarah-Michelle Stearns Wiley, Jason Valdivia, Katherine Stenesen, Chantel Boudreaux, Jeffrey Bragalone, Lexi Dennis, Mickie Bragalone, John Spradling, Miriam Spradling, KC Hurst, Koli Hurst, Magda Veja, Ashley Chellgren, Maria Zajia, Geraldine Parker, Meredith Abbott, and many more patrons and supporters.

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