Hundreds of Dallasites rolled the dice on February 7, flocking to The Hall on Dragon for CASAblanca, the ultimate casino-themed fundraiser benefiting Dallas CASA.
Hosted by Dallas CASA Young Professionals and helmed by co-chairs Brooke Farrelly, Hannah Harpole, Vivian Satterfield, and Seth Stukalin, the event was a high-stakes kick-off to the YP spring social season.
Upon arrival, attendees struck a pose before diving into the action-packed gaming tables, where blackjack, craps, poker, and roulette kept the adrenaline flowing.
Photo by Ray Carlin
Photo by Ray Carlin
Event co-chairs Vivian Satterfield, Seth Stukalin, Brooke Farrelly.
Those lucky enough to rack up winnings could trade their chips for raffle tickets, vying for dazzling prizes such as a martini kit, a waterproof bluetooth speaker, and tickets to a Dallas Mavericks game.
Meanwhile, the silent auction tempted guests with an enviable lineup of treasures, from indulgent liquor tastings and luxe beauty treatments to fine dining experiences, autographed sports memorabilia, and even a fully tricked out bicycle.
Adding to the evening’s allure was the signature chilled espresso martini — guaranteed to keep spirits high. Guests fueled their fun with a rotating selection of mouthwatering hors d'oeuvres, including honey walnut shrimp, chicken and waffles skewers, and spring rolls with peanut sauce, along with the return of the much-loved vegetable fried rice served in classic Asian-style to-go boxes. For those craving a sweet jackpot, a new-this-year station was frying up hot, fresh donuts that were then drizzled with vanilla icing or rolled in cinnamon and sugar.
As the Special Edition Band turned up the tempo, the dance floor became a whirlwind of moves and grooves, proving that CASAblanca isn’t just about rolling dice — it's also about rolling out a good time.
Photo by Ray Carlin
Among the movers and shakers spotted in the crowd were Dallas CASA president and CEO Kathleen M. LaValle, Crosby and Bradleigh Lipscomb, Lea Caprice, Maddie Sedgass, Wynn Doughtie, Priscilla and Corey Anthony, Jordan Jeffrey, Ben Haase, Doug and Morgan Tornow, Brian and Angie Weatherford, Leo Park, Danielle Ball, Claire Huff, Cody Lo, Shawna Warren, Landon Russell, Caroline Welch, Dustin and Meredith Workman, Gunner Luleff, Kasey Stricklin, Connor Murray, Tara Mulvey, Sinead Ryan, Isabelle Dowling, Mendel and Allison Orendain, Rohan Apte, Anna Payer, Amy Zeringue, Elise and Thomas Terral, Courtney and Daron McFarling, Amanda Hunnicut, Jayne Backstrom, Kendall Spurlin, Jack Miller, Sydney Miele, Brenda Custudio, Hassan Ali, Matthew Brown, Brett Delo, Jim Yardley, Ella Parlor Yardley, Carlos and Tiffanie Mitchell, Sky Williams, Ashley White, Billy Zinser, and Rebecca Lowrey.
As the night drew to a close, guests didn’t walk away empty-handed. A late-night bite of Whataburger Honey Butter Chicken Biscuits wrapped up the perfect ending to an unforgettable evening.
Since its founding in 1979, Dallas CASA has been doubling down on its mission to advocate for children in protective state care who have experienced abuse or neglect. Thanks to events like CASAblanca and the generous support of the community, the nonprofit continues to change lives, one child at a time. Want in on the action? Visit their official website to learn more and get involved.
Texas Ballet Theater and The Dallas Opera performed together during cocktail hour.Photo by Can Turkyilmaz
Headliner Michael Cavanaugh and honorees Shannon and Ted Skokos.Photo by Can Turkyilmaz
Dinner was served on the Winspear Opera House stage.Photo by Can Turkyilmaz