Scene Around Town: DIFFA Dallas and The Stewpot

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 November 8 issue, I was pleased to share highlights from Burgers + Burgundy where Chef John Tesar united a prestigious lineup of celebrity chefs for this annual event bringing together passionate foodies, philanthropists, and advocates to kick off DIFFA Dallas’ 2024-2025 Philanthropic Season. Also featured were scenes from a kickoff party hosted by Cory and Shane Bowen in support of The Stewpot to announce details for the upcoming Soup’s On Luncheon and Art Sale revealing the 50th-anniversary theme which will be all about the nonprofit's long tradition of love in action. Now in its 18th year, Soup’s On returns to Thompson Dallas on Monday, January 27, 2025.

Have an event you’d like to submit for editorial consideration? Here’s what you need to email me:

  • Send 4-8 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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Katy Trail WeeklyCynthia SmootDIFFA/Dallas, Stewpot Alliance