Bottoms Up

Dallas YPs raise a glass to fighting cancer at beloved BubblyQ

What: BubblyQ presented by the Young Texans Against Cancer

Where: Fearing's at the Ritz-Carlton Dallas

The 411: Some of Dallas' top restaurants gathered on an October evening to pull off one of the city's favorite YP events: BubblyQ. Champagne flowed as 500 guests sipped and sampled the evening away — all while raising $134,000 for Young Texans Against Cancer (YTAC).

Run completely by volunteers, YTAC is an independent, nonprofit organization that supports cancer charities and research organizations in the Dallas area. The board is composed of young men and women who have either lost or witnessed a loved one fighting cancer.

The organization uses its member base to increase awareness of volunteer organizations and help to educate the community on cancer research. This year, beneficiaries included Mommies In Need, Camp iHope, Asian Breast Health Outreach Project, and Mary Crowley Cancer Research.

Throughout the event, Eddie "Lucky" Campbell mixed up cocktails with Dolce Vida Tequila and Roxor Gin, while Douglas Adams and DJ Jose provided musical entertainment.

Savory and sweet bites from top area restaurants included Beverleys, Bisous Bisous, Bright Box Foods, Bullion, Central Market, Fearing's, Five Sixty, Imoto, Jalisco Norte, Nobu, Parigi, Salum, and The Charles. A few favorite local chefs and restaurateurs were among the crowd, including Chas Martin, Bruno Davaillon, Janice Provost, Greg Katz, and of course, Dean Fearing, who also serves as honorary chair.

Who: Kacie Webb, Justin McCright, Tia Williams, John Torres, Brian Simmons, Kelli Taylor, Julie Chu, Morgan Wood, Lindsay Claussen, Annette Ponce, Kelly Ludwigsen, Lauren-Ashley Glatz, Jake Wikander, Savannah Thode, Jorden Toledo, Nicole Craven, Wes Berry, Telisha Jones, Steve Goonen, Leila Berquist, Melanie Carroll, Natalia Rameriez, Katie O'Toole, Rachel Robinson, and Jenna Fell.

Kacie Webb, Justin McCright, Tia Williams

Photo by Ashley Gongora

Kacie Webb, Justin McCright, Tia Williams

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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