Party Time

Media and marketing mavens let loose at Gilley's for second annual Jingle Mingle

Photo by Jerry McClure
Samuel and Clara Pedigo had a caricature made.
Photo by Jerry McClure
The Walton Sout Band performed as guests jingled and mingled.
Photo by Jerry McClure
Photo by Jerry McClure
Photo by Jerry McClure
Photo by Jerry McClure
Photo by Jerry McClure
Photo by Jerry McClure
Photo by Jerry McClure

Twelve Dallas marketing and media organizations came together to host the second annual Jingle Mingle at Gilley's. The holiday party benefited The Dream Fund, an organization that supports people in the creative field who face serious trouble and adversity.

"This year over $100,000 was given out to colleagues in need — and this year the need has been great," said Patricia Nolan, president of the Dream Fund.

Attendees — including Hector Hernandez, Claire Parker, Angelina Musik, Scott Saldinger, Cody Sharp, Kelsey Plucker, Hayley Wood, Lindsay Jacaman, Laurie and Steve Elkins, Abby Alwan, and John McCartley — enjoyed corn hole games, billiards and music by the Walton Stout Band.

Guests dressed up to make a flip book, had caricatures drawn and posed with Santa. They also flocked to the step-and-repeat to have a picture taken with Miss Texas 2012, DaNae Couch.

In between noshing on savory snacks and tastes of Nothing Bundt Cakes, guests from the participating host organizations — AIGA DFW, Alliance for Women in Media DFW, American Advertising Federation Dallas, Dallas Society of Visual Communications, DFW American Marketing Association, DFW Interactive Marketing Association, DFW Search Engine Marketing Association, International Association of Business Communicators, Social Media Club of Dallas, Southwest Media Representatives, User Experience Dallas and Women In Wireless — mingled with friends in the industry.

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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

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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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