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    Girls Night Out

    Linda Gray leads garden chic Girls Party to benefit Dallas Children's Theater

    Diana Oates
    Apr 11, 2014 | 11:19 am

    A little spring storm couldn't stop the determined women behind the 2014 Girls Party benefiting Dallas Children's Theater. And good thing because this year's garden chic soiree at Nancy Carlson's Park Cities home would not tolerate the hail that rained down on the burbs.

     

    Guests — including Katherine Coker, Cara French, Tara Lewis, Heather Centurioni, Kitsy Haiman, Annika Cail and Sharron Hunt — snacked on hors d’oeuvre and desserts, indulged in a hibiscus cooler or two, and danced to a girl-power soundtrack put together especially for the event. The best part? This garden party was actually outside: Carlson's bedecked backyard was the perfect backdrop for a girls night out themed "Surprise It's Your Birthday," which served as a salute to DCT's 30th anniversary season.

     

    Event co-chairs Maggie Kipp and Tara Lewis truly outdid themselves by securing Linda Gray, star of TNT's Dallas, as a celebrity guest host. Gray graciously posed for photos with guests, but perhaps more impressive was her laid-back demeanor as she mingled throughout the evening. Everyone in attendance enjoyed the Hawaiian luau dance lesson, a high-energy performance by the Dallas Youth Repertory Project and a live painting performance by JD Miller. The painting then went on sale at Samuel Lynne Gallery, with 50 percent of the proceeds going to DCT.

     

    The evening came to a close with drawings for some spectacular prizes, including a JD Miller painting; a Highland Park Village shopping spree; a luxurious Santa Fe getaway; and a meal catered by Mico Rodriguez, the man behind Mr. Mesero.

     

    The evening supported Dallas Children's Theater in its mission to inspire young people to creative and productive lives through the art of theater.

     
    The evening came to a close with drawings for some spectacular raffle prizes! JD Miller donated another ones of his paintings, and Gloria Tarpley was the lucky winner . Kersten Rettig donated a Highland Park Village shopping spree to the raffle. We invited her to draw a ticket, and in a funny, karmic coincidence, Kersten drew her own name! “Enjoy your shopping spree, Kersten- you deserve it!,” cried the crowd. Other raffle winners include Michelle Godo, who will enjoy a stay in a luxurious Santa Fe resort, and Nancy LaVerde. Nancy will have a meal catered by Mico Rodriguez, the master chef behind Mr. Mesero. - See more at: https://blog.dct.org/girls-party-a-chic-success/#sthash.VHkb8Xb5.dpuf
     
    The evening came to a close with drawings for some spectacular raffle prizes! JD Miller donated another ones of his paintings, and Gloria Tarpley was the lucky winner . Kersten Rettig donated a Highland Park Village shopping spree to the raffle. We invited her to draw a ticket, and in a funny, karmic coincidence, Kersten drew her own name! “Enjoy your shopping spree, Kersten- you deserve it!,” cried the crowd. Other raffle winners include Michelle Godo, who will enjoy a stay in a luxurious Santa Fe resort, and Nancy LaVerde. Nancy will have a meal catered by Mico Rodriguez, the master chef behind Mr. Mesero. - See more at: https://blog.dct.org/girls-party-a-chic-success/#sthash.VHkb8Xb5.dpuf
     
    The evening came to a close with drawings for some spectacular raffle prizes! JD Miller donated another ones of his paintings, and Gloria Tarpley was the lucky winner . Kersten Rettig donated a Highland Park Village shopping spree to the raffle. We invited her to draw a ticket, and in a funny, karmic coincidence, Kersten drew her own name! “Enjoy your shopping spree, Kersten- you deserve it!,” cried the crowd. Other raffle winners include Michelle Godo, who will enjoy a stay in a luxurious Santa Fe resort, and Nancy LaVerde. Nancy will have a meal catered by Mico Rodriguez, the master chef behind Mr. Mesero. - See more at: https://blog.dct.org/girls-party-a-chic-success/#sthash.VHkb8Xb5.dpuf
     
    The evening came to a close with drawings for some spectacular raffle prizes! JD Miller donated another ones of his paintings, and Gloria Tarpley was the lucky winner . Kersten Rettig donated a Highland Park Village shopping spree to the raffle. We invited her to draw a ticket, and in a funny, karmic coincidence, Kersten drew her own name! “Enjoy your shopping spree, Kersten- you deserve it!,” cried the crowd. Other raffle winners include Michelle Godo, who will enjoy a stay in a luxurious Santa Fe resort, and Nancy LaVerde. Nancy will have a meal catered by Mico Rodriguez, the master chef behind Mr. Mesero. - See more at: https://blog.dct.org/girls-party-a-chic-success/#sthash.VHkb8Xb5.dpuf
     
    The theme of the evening was “Surprise! It’s Your Birthday,” a nod to DCT’s 30th anniversary season. The surprises kept coming! Nancy and event co-chairs Maggie Kipp and Tara Lewis truly outdid themselves. They were able to secure Linda Gray, the star of TNT’s “Dallas,” as a celebrity guest host! Linda, looking chic in a sheer blazer and sky-high heels, gamely posed for photos with guests. Guests were also treated to a high-energy performance to Christina Aguilera’s “Glam” by the Dallas Youth Repertory Project. Next, guests were presented with leis and had a Hawaiian luau dance lesson. Another highlight of the evening was artist JD Miller’s live painting performance. Miller, a resident artist at Samuel Lynne Galleries, set up shop in Nancy Carlson’s backyard and painted the night away. The finished piece, inspired, as Miller said, by the “amazing energy” of the evening, is for sale at Samuel Lynne, with 50% of the proceeds going to DCT. - See more at: https://blog.dct.org/girls-party-a-chic-success/#sthash.VHkb8Xb5.dpuf

    Linda Gray with members of the Dallas Youth Repertory Project Company.

    Linda Gray, Dallas Youth Repertory Project company, DCT Girls Party
      
    Photo by Bret Redman
    Linda Gray with members of the Dallas Youth Repertory Project Company.
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    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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