Communities Foundation of Texas has selected Equest as a North Texas Cares 2.0 grant recipient of $15,000 for its emergency response to COVID-19. The grant is designated to support emergency operations in response to the current pandemic crisis. Equest’s mission is to enhance the quality......
Successfully launched virtually last year as a response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Dwell with Dignity’s Thrift Studio LIVE is returning in 2021! This year, it will be a hybrid experience with options to shop virtually or in-person, thanks to a new partnership with West Village,......
National Ranch Water Day will officially take place on April 11th every year! Texas-based RancH2O Spirits registered the holiday in National Day Archives to celebrate its signature flavor, Ranch Water, known as the “Unofficial Cocktail of West Texas.” Recognized as Texas’ version of a skinny......
Oh la la, the joy of a French macaron! The delicate meringue cookie is a sweet luxury to taste yet a sensitive and challenging dessert to perfect. It is no wonder that it has its own holiday that is celebrated around the world on March......
400 guests from across the globe attended the 4word Virtual Gala last weekend to celebrate the organization’s awesome 10-year history and to enjoy a stimulating conversation between two legends, Olympic gymnast Mary Lou Retton and former-celebrity-sports-agent-turned-business-coach, Molly Fletcher. The virtual fundraiser benefited 4word’s mission to......
Bisous Bisous Pâtisserie’s favorite month is February for two reasons: birthday celebrations and Valentine’s Day. With a name meaning “kiss, kiss” or “lots of love” in French, Bisous Bisous shines in bringing the heart (and stomach!) joy through divine French pastries and sweets. On Saturday,......
It will be a victorious evening of inspiration, comradery, faith, and unapologetic ambition. Welcome to the 4word 2021 Virtual Gala: An Evening with Mary Lou Retton, moderated by trailblazer Molly Fletcher and presented by Toyota. The sixth annual online celebration, filmed live from The Slate......
Holiday festivities are upon us and Bisous Bisous Pâtisserie’s elves are busy at work creating delectable seasonal treats that are Santa approved. From holiday macarons, cakes, croissants, cookies, and more, there is plenty the family will adore. ** NEW ** Gingerbread House Kits For the......
Bisous Bisous Pâtisserie makes every day a little sweeter with made-from-scratch French pastries, and Thanksgiving is no different. No matter the size of the family table this year, Bisous is here to make the holiday just as special with turkey day treats from sweet pies......
Introducing RancH2O (pronounced Ranch Two Oh), a ready-to-drink canned cocktail brand that delivers a bold kick of real spirits and a refreshingly smooth taste with just the pop of a tab. This is not another hard seltzer. RancH2O is real liquor, perfectly mixed. Arriving today......
The holidays are right around the corner and although they might look a little different this year, Bisous Bisous Pâtisserie is here to make the holidays sweeter and easier. Owner and Executive Pastry Chef Andrea Meyer and her talented elves have an array of scrumptious......
Bisous Bisous Pâtisserie, an award-winning French bakery located in Uptown, is celebrating the arrival of autumn with fall treats for all. This October, the talented Bisous team, led by Owner and Executive Pastry Chef Andrea Meyer, says “bonjour” to the new season with a variety......
Give the gift of horse power this holiday season. Since 1981, Equest has been providing equine assisted activities and therapies to children, adults and veterans with diverse needs. Your gift supports Equest’s 30 therapy horses and life changing programs that provide hope and healing all......
25 North Texas chefs are pushing their culinary talent, skills, and creativity for FestEvents Foundation’s first online pie auction and raffle, Piehole Project. These are not the kind of pies your grandma used to bake! They go above and beyond the traditional treat, like Spaghetti......
Equest is pleased to announce the recent hire of Jacqueline (Jacquie) Maddox as the new Director of Development and Matilyn Skinner as Development and Communication Associate. They join Director of Community Engagement Christine Volkmer in the marketing and development department to support Equest’s mission to......
In three weeks, the 11th Annual Dallas Chocolate Festival “The World of Chocolate – In a Box” will be held virtually on Sept. 12 & 13. DallasChocolate.org is delivering the same beloved elements as the original Festival but in this most unusual of years; the mouthwatering tastings, interactive......
The four week countdown begins for Dwell with Dignity’s awe-inspiring annual fundraiser, Thrift Studio, to be held August 28 to September 26, and ticketed VIP Preview Parties on August 26th and 27th. The pop-up store, located at The International on Turtle Creek, showcases brilliantly designed......
Bisous Bisous Pâtisserie is on a mission to make the world a sweeter place to live by fighting against cancer bite by delicious bite. The award-winning bakery that specializes in macarons and other French pastries and coffee is launching the Bisous Bisous Benefit Box, an......
With so much change in the world, sometimes it’s comforting to think inside the box, especially when that box is filled with chocolate! This year, DallasChocolate.org is delivering the Dallas Chocolate Festival to the comforts of home with “The World of Chocolate – In a......
Dwell with Dignity reveals the new dates for their largest annual fundraiser, Thrift Studio. Originally planned for April prior to the coronavirus outbreak, the luxury home furnishings pop-up shop will now be held August 28 to September 26 at The International on Turtle Creek, a......
Bisous Bisous Pâtisserie, an award-winning bakery specializing in macarons and other French pastries and coffee, makes the world a little sweeter, bite by bite. Bisous Executive Pastry Chef Andrea Meyer and her talented team take the responsibility of spreading cheer very seriously and have dedicated......
Ten-hut! Equest’s annual backyard, picnic-style fundraiser, Boots & Salutes, will instead be a week-long virtual affair, July 12-18. The 4th Annual Boots & Salutes Week, hosted by Chairs Harley Cozewith and Blane Balch, will feature an online auction, stellar raffle items, a virtual Wall of......
Taco Ocho, the casual restaurant inspired by Latin cuisine and classic techniques, recently added vegetarian and vegan-friendly dishes to its menu. Every item is made-to-order using the freshest ingredients and bold favors of Latin America. With three locations in Flower Mound, Frisco, and Richardson that......
FestEvents Foundation, founders and producers of Staff Meal, received a welcoming $40,000 grant from Restaurant Workers’ Community Foundation to continue its support of the restaurant industry. Since April 11, the Staff Meal program has been providing free meal kits every Saturday to struggling hospitality workers......
As summer quickly approaches and people are re-thinking summer vacation plans, Iconic Sprinters is seeing an influx of rentals and sales of their Mercedes-Benz conversion sprinter vans. A safe solution for coronavirus containment, these custom luxury vans provide ideal comfort, entertainment, and transport for leisure......
Pendery’s World of Chiles and Spices, a family-owned-and-operated store in Fort Worth since 1870, partnered with Equest to provide a one-stop online shopping site for Father’s Day Gifts with a cause. From graphic socks and coffee mugs to cookbooks and cooking utensils, plus some additional......
Bisous Bisous Pâtisserie, an acclaimed French bakery located in West Village, is here to make sure the celebrations continue with sweet treats for June holidays. National Kouign Amann Day (June 20) Last summer, Bisous brought the Kouign Amann to the spotlight in Dallas.......
Staff Meal, a non-profit that provides 2,400 free chef-crafted meals per weekend to hospitality industry members in-need, is moving its program from 3015 at Trinity Groves to Irving Convention Center beginning this Saturday, May 2. Irving Convention Center donated the space, providing a larger, state-of-the-art......
In an effort to bring some joy and laughter during this uncertain time, Equest’s therapy horses are joining the corporate life by making cameo appearances on company video conference calls. Customers can reserve 10 minutes live with one of Equest’s 30 therapy horses – miniature......
Bisous Bisous Pâtisserie Owner and Executive Pastry Chef Andrea Meyer and her talented team will create delicious, spirit-forward desserts for May holidays, Cinco de Mayo and Mother’s Day. These French bakery’s margarita macarons, flavored with lime and a hint of tequila, are sure to......
With the postponement of the Thrift Studio luxury home furnishings pop-up store that was to launch tonight, Dwell with Dignity announces a new concept that lives in the digital air space and respects social-distancing. Thrift Studio LIVE is an online auction found at www.thriftstudio.com/live featuring......
In response to the growing amount of restaurant and hospitality workers unemployed due to COVID-19, FestEvents Foundation, in collaboration with Chef Nick Walker of Virgin Hotels Dallas, Chef Sharon Van Meter of SVM Productions, and Steve DeShazo of El Centro College, is launching Staff Meal......
Equest hosted a day of volunteerism for six European leaders who are participating in the International Visitor Leadership Program, hosted by the World Affairs Council of Dallas/Fort Worth. On March 7, representatives from Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Finland, Luxembourg, and Spain met Equest’s staff and 30......
Celebrate a winning (or busted) March Madness bracket with furry friends at Mutt Madness, hosted by Friedman Marketing and Public Relations and The Stoneleigh. Humans can dig into delectable brunch items from Perle on Maple, such as Perle Avocado Toast, three styles of Eggs Benedict,......
It was a night to remember. On February 20, 400 guests swarmed ALG Collective to celebrate 25 curated artists who will be donating original artwork to Thrift Studio, Dwell with Dignity’s largest fundraiser. The 30-day luxury home furnishings pop-up shop, hosted by Honorary Chair Shay......
Local Yocal BBQ and Grill is hosting a full-day of Texas favorites: barbecue, whiskey, and beer! Led by Local Yocal Owner Matt Hamilton, guests will have the opportunity to enjoy an entertaining day of Texas-bred food and beverages in three locations. The five-hour tour will......
Equest’s superstar Mini Ambassadors Ranger and Dare, two miniature horses under 36 inches tall, welcomed guests as they walked the red carpet to the kick-off reception for Equest’s 2020 Gala, An Evening in Old Hollywood, on February 12th at Stanley Korshak. The elegant affair, hosted......
Over 230 guests united at the beautiful new Cantoni – Trade showroom to kick off Dwell with Dignity’s largest fundraiser, Thrift Studio, on Feb. 6th. The stylish event was the “see and be seen” of the interior design world as participants of this year’s fundraiser......
announces the exciting details of its popular annual fundraiser, Thrift Studio, a pop-up shop of luxury home furnishings and original artwork by local artists. The home décor items and artwork, impeccably displayed in vignettes created by nine prestigious interior designers, will be available to purchase......
Bisous Bisous Pâtisserie Owner and Executive Pastry Chef Andrea Meyer and her talented pastry team are celebrating five years of supplying Dallasites with fresh, French-style pastries, each made with “Bisous Bisous” or “lots of love.” To mark the sweet occasion, Bisous will host an......
Local Yocal BBQ & Grill, located in charming downtown McKinney, specializes in BBQ by day and grass-fed Angus and Wagyu steaks by night. February sizzles with celebratory specials for rowdy football days, romantic Valentine nights and everything in between! Catering for Football’s Biggest Day......
Unwind from the week and enjoy an intimate evening of smooth cocktails and even smoother jazz in The Stoneleigh’s historic eleventh floor penthouse library and music room. Every Friday in January, The Stoneleigh will host Jazz Night, inviting Dallasites to kick-back and groove to some......
Known for their smoked BBQ by day and premium steaks at night, Local Yocal BBQ & Grill highlights a handful of southern breakfast food and drink favorites in all their glory for brunch on Saturdays and Sundays from 11AM to 3PM. Scratch-made by Chef Adam......
Dallas Chamber Symphony sets the mood for Valentine’s Day with a musical evening of romance on Tuesday, February 11th at Moody Performance Hall. Led by Artistic Director and Conductor Richard McKay, the “Tchaikovsky Serenade” concert is comprised of three elegant and beautiful pieces. Samuel Barber’s......
Meat lovers across the United States have one more reason to celebrate with Local Yocal’s new online store. Local Yocal Farm to Market recently launched an e-commerce platform providing a fast and easy way for meat lovers in Dallas-Fort Worth and across the country......
Equest is proud to announce that two members of the Equest family, Joan Cutler and Terry Wilk, received national honors at the Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International (PATH Intl.) Conference in Denver, CO. Equest, an award-winning non-profit that provides equine assisted activities and therapies......
Equest’s Hooves for Heroes veterans’ program is hosting a day of Horsemanship 101 (H101) for veterans, active duty military members, and their families for free on Sunday, December 8th from 1 PM to 4 PM at Equest at Texas Horse Park (811 Pemberton Hill Road,......
The Stoneleigh, the Grande Dame of Dallas hotels, has celebrated 95 holiday seasons, bringing together family and friends through decades of traditions. This year, The Stoneleigh will host Breakfast with Santa, a morning of making memories on The Stoneleigh’s beautiful, historic eleventh floor penthouse.......
Lights, camera, action! An evening of glitz and glam awaits at Equest’s 2020 Gala, An Evening in Old Hollywood, hosted by Honorary Co-Chairs Lynn and Allan McBee and Chair Elizabeth Fischer. The classic Hollywood-themed affair, to be held on Saturday, April 25, 2020 at the......
Bisous Bisous Pâtisserie is making the holidays sweeter and easier with their made-from-scratch French pastries and other scrumptious treats. The talented pastry team, led by Owner and Executive Pastry Chef Andrea Meyer, has an array of holiday macarons, croissants, cookies, tarts, pies, cakes, and more......
Pop, sparkle, fizz, cheers! Perle on Maple is adding sparkle to the best time of the week, Sunday brunch. The eclectic bistro tucked inside The Stoneleigh, a luxury boutique hotel with a rich 96-year-old history, has elevated their brunch menu to include a Sparkle Bar......
Gather with friends and family at Perle on Maple, the eclectic bistro tucked inside The Stoneleigh, for a special Thanksgiving Day feast created by Executive Chef Wade Burch. The three-course prix-fixed menu, featuring locally-sourced, seasonal Thanksgiving favorites, is $49.95 per person (excluding tax and gratuity)......
Enjoy a cultural evening celebrating the art of craftsmanship through blacksmithing, food, and drink at Perle on Maple at The Stoneleigh. The cultural evening will feature light bites created by Executive Chef Wade Burch, Heaven’s Door Whiskey cocktail sampling, and a rare interactive blacksmithing experience.......
Dallas Chamber Symphony to perform world premiere by film composer Alain Mayrand to screening of silent movie, “The Wind.” The Dallas Chamber Symphony, led by Artistic Director and Conductor Richard McKay, continues its award-winning UnSilent Film Series with a premiere of a score by......
Autumn brings a slew of seasonal culinary delights to cook with from sweet root vegetables and hearty greens to sturdy winter squash and crisp, sweet apples. Led by Executive Chef Wade Burch, Perle on Maple, the eclectic bistro tucked inside The Stoneleigh, is welcoming autumn......
Enjoy a spooktacular time of tricks, treats and brunch at The Stoneleigh’s Howl-oween Brunch benefiting Operation Kindness, the original and largest No-Kill animal shelter in North Texas. On Sunday, October 27, from 11AM-2PM, all dog lovers of Dallas are invited to bring their four-legged friends......
KC & the Sunshine Band and Sister Sledge star in 70s funk concert and party to help raise awareness and funds for youth homelessness in North Texas. City House, in partnership with the Dallas Stars Foundation, is planning one of the largest entertainment events in......
Bisous Bisous Pâtisserie, located in West Village, makes every day a little sweeter with made-from-scratch French pastries and coffee beverages. Embracing the autumn season, Bisous, led by Owner and Executive Pastry Chef Andrea Meyer, will showcase seasonal flavors like pumpkin, apple, and pecan in fabulous......
Local Yocal offers various educational and tasting experiences for all to enjoy at their two locations, Local Yocal Farm to Market and Local Yocal BBQ & Grill. From immersive, hands-on classes at their farm-to-market retail and butcher shop to a whiskey dinner pairing, daily happy......
Dallas Chamber Symphony, led by Artistic Director and Conductor Richard McKay, will launch its eighth season with a dynamic concert, “Saint-Saëns Piano Concerto 2,” featuring works by three French composers. Celebrating its centenary this year, Maurice Ravel’s (1875-1937) neo-baroque orchestral suite (1919), Le Tombeau de......
Equest, an award-winning non-profit that has been providing equine assisted activities and therapies to children and adults with disabilities for 38 years, has officially begun construction of a new state-of-the-art arena funded by the late businessman and philanthropist, Al Hill, Jr. Dignitaries gathered at the......
Dallas, TX – September 9, 2019 – Fall in love with Bisous Bisous Pâtisserie this autumn. In September and October, the award-winning French bakery says “bonjour” to Big Tex with state-fair themed desserts; celebrates Halloween, and a couple of important birthdays; debuts new seasonal flavors......
DALLAS – August 5, 2019 – Equest is pleased to announce Sarah Bibelhausen as the new Director of Development. In this role, Bibelhausen will be responsible for designing and implementing comprehensive and strategic fundraising programs and events supporting Equest’s mission to bring hope and healing......
DALLAS, TX (August 27, 2019) – Give a gift that gives back this holiday season. At Equest, a non-profit in Dallas that has been providing equine assisted activities and therapies for over 35 years to children, adults and veterans with diverse needs, 30 therapy horses......
MCKINNEY, Texas (August 27, 2019) – Local Yocal BBQ & Grill is bringing the taste of the State Fair to McKinney with made-from-scratch gourmet corn dogs created by Chef Adam West. Everything is bigger in Texas, and these fair-inspired corn dogs are made with a......
DALLAS, TEXAS – (August 23, 2019) – Friedman Marketing and Public Relations (FMPR), a boutique public relations firm in Dallas, has joined Unified Strategies Public Relations Network (USPR), an international network of independent Public Relations and Marketing Communications professionals. FMPR will serve the Dallas/Fort Worth......
Bisous Bisous Pâtisserie is pleased to announce the recent hire of Sarah Green as Pastry Chef. Her knowledge and experience in a variety of kitchens has the pastry team welcoming her with “Bisous Bisous” or “lots of love.” Green has become a prominent name in......
Pet-friendly hotel supports animal shelter with an evening of animal adoption and fundraising. DALLAS, TX – (August 13, 2019) – Support a local Dallas animal shelter and find your furever friend at The Stoneleigh’s Dog Days of Summer Yappy Hour. On Friday, August 30,......
DALLAS, TEXAS – August 12, 2019 – Tickets are now available for the much-anticipated Dallas Chocolate Festival, presented by DallasChocolate.org, to be held Sept. 6-8 at Fashion Industry Gallery (F.I.G.). For its tenth annual edition, the Festival will be telling “The Story of Chocolate” with......
The team that created Local Yocal, the acclaimed rancher-owned, farm-to-market retail and butcher shop, now offers a farm-to-table restaurant, Local Yocal BBQ & Grill, located in the heart of Downtown Historic McKinney. Specializing in smoked BBQ by day and premium steaks at night – with......
Dallas, TX – July 30, 2019 – Taste the sweetness of summer at Bisous Bisous Pâtisserie, specializing in French-style pastries and coffee made using the finest ingredients. There is always something new being created in the Bisous Bisous kitchen from back-to-school treats to sweet s’mores......
DALLAS – July 23, 2019 – On the evening of Friday, July 19, 300 supporters gathered for the third annual Boots & Salutes, presented by CrossFirst Bank, a picnic-style fundraiser for Equest’s fastest growing program, Hooves for Heroes. Co-Chairs Carolyn Anderson and Norma Jean Schaltenbrand......
DALLAS – June 27, 2019 – The Stoneleigh, a luxury boutique hotel located in the heart of Uptown in Dallas, has teamed up with ResortPass.com, a web site that provides access to pools, cabanas, and spas at luxury hotels. Bask in the sun, enjoy poolside......
DALLAS, TX – June 25, 2019 – The final countdown begins for Boots & Salutes, presented by CrossFirst Bank, benefiting Equest’s fastest growing program, Hooves for Heroes. On Friday, July 19, 2019, rally the troops and join Co-Chairs Carolyn Anderson and Norma Jean Schaltenbrand for......
DALLAS, TEXAS – June 19, 2019 – Dallas Chocolate Festival, presented by DallasChocolate.org, is telling “The Story of Chocolate” for its tenth annual edition, September 6-8, 2019, at the Fashion Industry Gallery (F.I.G.). In addition to bringing in over 60 chocolate makers and chocolatiers from......
DALLAS, TX – May 28, 2019 – Le Méridien Dallas, The Stoneleigh was named Marriott International’s “2018 Hotel of the Year” in the Distinctive Premium Collection brand category for its leadership and execution. Marriott’s Distinctive Premium Collection represents over 500 hotels across the globe under......