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    Pandemic pivots

    These are the first big Dallas society events to go virtual for spring 2021

    Stephanie Allmon Merry
    Jan 18, 2021 | 11:02 am

    In normal times, we'd be compiling our list of the top society events of spring, telling you which galas, luncheons, and parties every Dallas social butterfly must circle on her calendar.

     

    But these are not normal times, of course, and these fun and fabulous fetes still cannot happen in person due to COVID-19. Fortunately, savvy nonprofits and creative event planners have figured out ways to bring home both the fundraising and fun. (Because, hey, who says you can't wear couture on your couch?)

     

    Below are the first spring Dallas galas and luncheons to unveil plans for pivots to safe, at-home formats.

     

     Dallas Theater Center Virtual Centerstage Gala: "Staging Joy," February 5
    This will be the first virtual gala in the theater’s history. The evening will be hosted by Artistic Director Kevin Moriarty and Brierley Resident Acting Company member Liz Mikel, with special appearances from fellow acting company member Christopher Llewyn Ramirez. It will feature performances from other current and former DTC artists, including Tony-nominated director Liesl Tommy. The gala takes place at 7 pm February 5 on the DTC website. Admission is free, but donations are welcome.

     

     Saint Valentine's Day Virtual Luncheon, February 11
    Benefiting the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, this "Love in Bloom"-themed luncheon will go virtual for the first time. Attendees will still be able to enjoy a style show produced by Jan Strimple and featuring fashions from Highland Park Village and can expect treats delivered prior to the event, raffle drawings, and a live auction. Melinda Knowles serves as chair, and Louise and Guy Griffeth are the honorary chairs. Honorees include the Sewell family, 9-year-old leukemia survivor Harrison Marcus, Patsy Miller Donosky, and the late Ross Perot, Sr. Tickets, $300, are available on the website.

     

     Love Helps: A Valentine's Dinner Delivery, February 12-13
    The Dallas-based family violence agency The Family Place and co-chairs Dr. Tiffany Moon and Daniel Moon present this at-home dining experience, which includes a locally sourced farm-to-table four-course meal delivered to patrons' homes. Chef Jordan Swim of Vestals Catering and Front Burners Restaurants will prepare a menu of bruschetta trio, winter-inspired vegetable salad, savory beef entrée (or vegetarian option), and dessert. Dinner will be personally delivered, along with a floral arrangement from Grey Gardens Florist, on either Friday or Saturday. Delivery for two meals begins at $750, with additional meals, $300. To register, visit the website.

     

     4word Virtual Gala: An Evening with Mary Lou Retton, February 27
    The first of two big events starring all-time greatest gymnasts, this virtual gala celebrates the nonprofit’s 10 years of empowering and inspiring women in the workplace through personal connection and mentorship. It will feature a conversation with Mary Lou Retton — the 1984 Olympic All-Around Gymnastics champion — moderated by trailblazer Molly Fletcher. There'll be auctions and a customized gift for each attendee, too. The gala will be held virtually from 7-8 pm February 27; tickets start at $500 and can be purchased online at www.4wordwomen.org/gala.

     

     Community Partners of Dallas 15th Annual Change is Good, March 7
    The fun-filled, family-friendly event that encourages kids to collect change to change the lives of abused and neglected children will take place virtually. The 2021 fundraiser is chaired by Lynette and Nate Christensen and Travis and Brynn Dent, along with honorary chairs Emily and Nicholas Haddock and Amy and Patrick McEvoy (and the couples' children). Participating families will pre-purchase a box that includes supplies for favorite Change is Good activities, which will then be done at home during a fun, afternoon virtual event. A limited number of $125 boxes will go on sale on February 12. As in past years, participating children and teens will begin collecting change and setting up fundraising pages online prior to the event. For more information, visit the website.

     

     Junior League of Dallas Milestones Virtual Luncheon, March 26
    The other big event starring an all-time great gymnast is Junior League's highly anticipated luncheon, which will take place virtually this year. The organization will welcome Simone Biles as the featured speaker for the 10th edition, chaired by Erin Pope along with Sustaining Chair Candace Winslow, and honoring Diane Scovell. Regarded as a “champion of firsts,” Olympic champ Biles is the first woman to win five World All-Around titles and three consecutively, the first gymnast to capture five gold medals at a single World Championship (2019) since 1958, and the first American female gymnast chosen by Team USA to be the flag bearer for the Olympic closing ceremonies. Tickets to the luncheon are $200. For more information, visit www.jld.net/milestones-luncheon.

     

     Genesis Women’s Shelter & Support's 28th Annual Luncheon, May 7
    Oscar-winning actress Octavia Spencer will be the keynote speaker for this buzzy spring luncheon, streaming virtually for the first time. One of Hollywood’s most in-demand actresses, Spencer is best known for her portrayal of Minny in the film The Help, for which she won the 2012 Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. The annual luncheon supports Genesis' mission to provide safety, shelter, and support for women who have experienced domestic violence. The event, chaired by Fran Maddox and Megan Steinbach, will take place virtually, 11:30 am-1 pm May 7. Individual tickets will go on sale in March. For more information, visit www.genesisshelter.org/luncheon.

    St. Valentine's Luncheon was one of the last big charity events of 2020. It will go virtual this year.

    Jennifer LeLash, Nanci Gopez, Kelly Perkins, Diane Fulinghim, Maggie Kipp, Nikki WEbb, WEndy Messman, Melinda Knowles, Amy Camp
      
    Photo by Dana and Daniel Driensky
    St. Valentine's Luncheon was one of the last big charity events of 2020. It will go virtual this year.
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    Matcha News

    Dallas TikTok star Keith Lee crafts matcha drink for flood relief

    Teresa Gubbins
    Jul 10, 2025 | 2:42 pm
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    Keith Lee hoists his special matcha drink.

    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 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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