Crystal Charity Takes on Cleon
Winter storm can't stop the New York-inspired glamour at Crystal Charity Ball
- The Hunter Sullivan Band provided a nice backdrop for photos.Photo by Hoyoung Lee
- No expense was spared to bring New York to Dallas.Photo by Hoyoung Lee
- Each guest took home a Tiffany mug.Photo by Hoyoung Lee
- Anne Davidson, Mark PorterPhoto by Hoyoung Lee
- Debra Phares, Eric GilmourPhoto by Hoyoung Lee
- Attendees took their chances in the casino.Photo by Hoyoung Lee
- Catherine Awtrey, Mike CieriPhoto by Hoyoung Lee
- Cathy Phillips, Scott PhillipsPhoto by Hoyoung Lee
- Richard ToussaintPhoto by Hoyoung Lee
- Kristi Cohyl, Ron Cohyl, Kate Rose MarquezPhoto by Hoyoung Lee
- Kris Arviso, Lindsey Arviso, Katy Miller, Kyle MillerPhoto by Hoyoung Lee
- Hunter Sullivan BandPhoto by Hoyoung Lee
- Russ Ramsland, Kathy RamslandPhoto by Hoyoung Lee
- Trey Bowles, Taylor BowlesPhoto by Hoyoung Lee
- Guests perused silent auction items.Photo by Hoyoung Lee
- The grand entrance flanked with models — who braved the cold.Photo by Hoyoung Lee
- Kimberly Schlegel Whitman, Justin WhitmanPhoto by Hoyoung Lee
- Pam Perella, Caren Kline, Betsy EisemanPhoto by Sylvia Elzafon
- Kay Bailey HutchisonPhoto by Hoyoung Lee
- Nancy Carlson, Stacy WalkerPhoto by Hoyoung Lee
- Mary Clare Finney, Niven MorganPhoto by Hoyoung Lee
- Brooke Shelby, Mary GillPhoto by Hoyoung Lee
- Michelle Lockhart, Lynn McBeePhoto by Sylvia Elzafon
- Models dressed as flappers suited the Magnificent Manhattan theme.Photo by Hoyoung Lee
- Drew Zodrow, Kelly CrusePhoto by Hoyoung Lee
- John Sughrue, Marlene Sughrue, Walter Evans, Candy EvansPhoto by Hoyoung Lee
- Troy Schiermeyer, Gillian BreidenbachPhoto by Hoyoung Lee
- Alicia Wood, Scott WoodPhoto by Hoyoung Lee
- Karen Seanor, Devin CookPhoto by Sylvia Elzafon
- The Chantilly Ballroom at the Hilton Anatole was transformed.Photo by Hoyoung Lee
- Guests mingled among the lights of the Big Apple.Photo by Hoyoung Lee
You didn't think a little ice would stop the most fabulous and philanthropic Dallasites from attending the most highly anticipated social event of the year, did you? More than 1,500 attendees got out their furs and braved the cold for the 2013 Crystal Charity Ball themed "Magnificent Manhattan" at the Hilton Anatole.
Caren Kline, chairman of this year's fantastic fete, glowed in a grand Marchesa gown as she welcomed faithful friends — including Kay Bailey Hutchison, Lucy Billingsley, Lynn and Allan McBee, Karen and William Seanor, Mary Gill, Brooke Shelby, Barbara and Don Daseke, Mary Clare Finney, Niven Morgan, Nancy Carlson, Marlene and John Sughrue, and Myrna and Bob Schlegel — for what was surely the pinnacle of this year's social calendar.
Capturing the excitement of the Big Apple, the Anatole was transformed into the bright lights of New York, with street performers, Broadway entertainers, and even a street cart or two. As they were serenaded by the Hunter Sullivan Band, guests bid on hundreds of luxury silent auction items, got their portraits taken by James French, sipped champagne and noshed on chilled shrimp, and tried their luck at the casino stations — and this was all before dinner.
When the clock struck 9, the doors of the Chantilly Ballroom opened, and glam guests were whisked into a winter wonderland created by Tom Addis, where they supped on lobster salad, steak and spinach souffle amid sparkling floral arrangements adorned with crystals.
After dinner, attendees hit the dance floor to the James Davis orchestra — and after the successful year these Crystal Charity ladies have had, there was much to dance about. Eight beneficiaries will receive nearly $5 million to help ensure every child has the opportunity to become a healthy and educated member of the community.
New York-based Starlight was there for the late-night movers and shakers, who also partook in a little candy and coffee. When it was finally time to say farewell, guests went home with fun New York-themed Tiffany mugs and bags of bagels and cream cheese to go.
We wonder, is it too soon to start dreaming about what 2014 Crystal Charity Ball chair Robyn Conlon has up her sleeve?