Scene Around Town: The Stewpot Alliance and
As Society Editor for the Katy Trail Weekly I oversee the publication's Scene Around Town feature, which shines a spotlight on nonprofit and community events each week. In this week’s February 24 issue, I was pleased to spotlight photos featuring highlights from the 15th annual Stewpot Alliance Soup’s On Luncheon and Art Show held on Monday, January 30 at the Thompson Dallas in downtown Dallas. Artists Christy Coltrin and Brad Oldham co-chaired the annual fundraising event benefitting The Stewpot. More than 700 guests attended the sold out luncheon to hear Cynt Marshall, Dallas Mavericks’ CEO and author of You’ve Been Chosen, share how she beat personal and professional odds while also helping others see how they are uniquely equipped to thrive. Proceeds from the luncheon benefit The Stewpot which now, in its 48th year serves our neighbors who are experiencing and at risk of homelessness by providing breakfast, lunch and dinner, counseling and case management, rapid rehousing, medical and dental services via onsite partners, youth and family stabilization programs, as well as therapeutic and vocational activities.
Also featured were scenes from the Ruby Red Gala presented by Dr. Linda L. Burk and Dr. John R. Gilmore. This event celebrated the 40th Anniversary of the Women’s Council of the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden as part of A Noble Celebration Week. Proceeds from the gala will benefit A Woman’s Garden, celebrating its 25th Anniversary. Women’s Council president Sarah Jo Hardin said that during this multiple anniversary year, the theme was “Growing Friendships for Forty Years,” as theWomen’s Council is celebrating the power, creativity, resourcefulness, passion and commitment of women across generations sharing a common goal to support A Woman’s Garden.
Have an event you’d like to submit for editorial consideration? Here’s what you need to email me:
Please send a minimum of 3 images for consideration
No repeats (meaning the same person can’t be in multiple shots)
You must ID the people in each photo (left to right)
Tell me the name of the event, the location of where it was held, and provide a brief description of the event
Please send one event submission per email with the name of the event in the Subject line
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