Best Ball Gowns

Dallas' best-dressed dazzle at Crystal Charity Ball with gorgeous gowns

Perhaps the only topic of conversation that could compete with the weather at Crystal Charity Ball was the attire of this year's attendees. No amount of wintry mix could stop this crowd from pulling out all the stops at the most important gala of the season.

True, the Hilton Anatole was decadently decked out befitting the theme "Magnificent Manhattan," but everyone knows there's nothing more beautiful than a Dallas woman. Whether looking opulent in Oscar or vibrant in Vera, each lady came fully accessorized with a smile and, in more cases than not, a glass of champagne.

Here's a look at our favorites.

Sara Martineau, Sara Lee Gardner in Chris Kole and Paige Locke in Elizabeth Anyaa.

Sara Martineau, Sara Lee Gardner, Paige Locke, Crystal Charity Ball 2013, Hilton Anatole

Photo by Sylvia Elzafon

Sara Martineau, Sara Lee Gardner in Chris Kole and Paige Locke in Elizabeth Anyaa.

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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