NEW UNSUNG HEROES EVENT GET RECOGNITION AT DALLAS EVENT

NEW UNSUNG HEROES EVENT GET RECOGNITION AT DALLAS EVENT

By Jake Gaines          Photography courtesy of Scott Murray Scholarship Fund

Ron Haddock, Jim and Margo Keyes, Carole and Scott Murray & Susan and Hank Alterman

Recently, more than 250 guests gathered in Dallas to celebrate the Inaugural Unsung Hero Award honoring Scott Murray and benefiting the Scott Murray Scholarship Fund. The Fund provides financial assistance to individuals from the Dallas/Fort Worth area who have the desire to further their education but lack the necessary financial resources. Former Dallas Cowboy great Chad Hennings gave a moving speech about how Scott Murray is “the real deal,” noting his decades of service on behalf of local nonprofits to raise millions of dollars. In a surprise announcement, Murray agreed that The Scholarship Fund, founded in 1999, would become the Scott Murray Scholarship Fund going forward. In fact, it received a standing ovation from the 250 people in attendance that night.

Elizabeth Polanco, Bob Hopkins, Bob Whisnant and Nancy Knox

The Texas State Fair-themed event featured entrepreneur extraordinaire Jim Keyes as the emcee and was held at the Fair Park Briscoe Carpenter Pavilion, surrounded by reminders of the State Fair glory from years past. Hunter Sullivan and the Hunter Sullivan Band warmed up the crowd for the first hour. Dinner did not disappoint with dishes from the favorite recipes of star chefs David Holben, Richard Chamberlain, Dean Fearing, Kent Rathbun, and Sevy Severson.

Myrna and Bob Schlegel and Millie Cooper

The event raised $155,000 for the Scott Murray Scholarship Fund. Because of this success and continued fundraising efforts, the Fund plans to offer $100,000 in scholarships and financial assistance for the 2022-2023 school year to students in need. Assistance is available for students attending community colleges or four-year colleges and universities. The Founder of the Unsung Hero Award and Chairman of the Inaugural event is Bob Hopkins, author, educator, and board member of the Scott Murray Scholarship Fund. For more information and students may apply at www.scottmurrayscholarshipfund.org.

Marilyn Augur and David and Sara Martineau

SELF ON THE SHELF

SELF ON THE SHELF

As the weather heats up, and the beach beckons, why not take a stylish tome or two beyond the usual summer read? Our bibliophile Lance Avery Morgan recommends the best books to while away the lazy, sunny days ahead.

the MUSSO & FRANK GRILL

by Michael Callahan

Celebrating its 100th-anniversary milestone, the Hollywood restaurant destination of choice for a full century is chronicled. It boasts its countless luminaries from the world of film, television, music, and literature running the gamut from the iconic frequent guest, Charlie Chaplin to movie shoots such as Quentin Tarantino’s recent film, Once Upon A Time…In Hollywood. $40. At Musso-Frank-Grill.MyShopify.com.

SUZIE ZUZEK FOR LILLY PULITZER
By Suzie Zuzek

Fashion mavens and design aficionados are drawn to the bright, colorful, and playful patterns that are instantly recognizable as Lilly Pulitzer. But perhaps the name Suzie Zuzek is not as recognizable as it should be. The majority of Pulitzer’s fabric designs from 1962 through 1985 were based on artwork by the Key West-based artist synonymous with Slim Aarons, Jackie O, and the Palm Beach crowd. $50. At RizzoliUSA.com

YVES SAINT LAURENT

By Roxanne Lowit

 

Whether Saint Laurent was surrounded by beautiful models or peeking at the catwalk from the wings, Lowit distinctively captured the famed designer, along with his striking creations with her camera. Here, she creates a vibrant portrait of this towering fashion figure. $34.95. At ThamesAnd HudsonUSA.com

POOLS: LOUNGING, DIVING, FLOATING, DREAMING
By Lou Stoppard

This celebratory ode to the joy and enduring allure of the swimming pool is packed with gorgeous photography and beautiful prose organized by theme, from the glamour of the pool party, the meditative pleasure of being submerged in water, the pool in fashion and film, and the seductive allure of the swimming pool. $65. At RizzoliUSA.com

THE LAND GARDNERS CUT FLOWERS
By Bridget Elworthy and Henrietta Courtauld

This charming book provides vital information on everything you need to create your own cut-flower garden, from necessary tools and how to support health to what plants flourish in which seasons as well as advice on gathering, preparing, and arranging your blooms. In this gorgeous volume, the authors provide a plan for growing flowers in all four seasons. $60. At ThamesAndHudsonUSA.com

CHAUMET TIARAS
By Natasha Fraser-Cavassoni

Founded in 1780 in Paris, Chaumet became the most prestigious and sought-after jeweller in Europe. He designed tiaras that were social symbols and fashion accessories, popular throughout the centuries. The rarely viewed tiaras illustrated in this book are presented and examined in relation to the history and the role they played in fashion. $125. At ThamesAndHudsonUSA.com

THE CHANEL SKETCHBOOKS
By Jean-Paul Goude and Patrick Mauriès

For the first time, Chanel and Jean-Paul Goude reveal the drawings, collages, and sketches that inspired Goude’s iconic advertising campaigns for Chanel’s world-famous fragrances, from Eégoiëste and Coco to Chanel No. 5. A must-have for Chanel lovers, this also allows creatives and advertising enthusiasts to discover the imagination and creative process at work behind these unforgettable images. $50. At ThamesAndHudson.com.

PHILANTHROPY MISUNDERSTOOD
By Bob Hopkins

While the word philanthropy isn’t new, many think being a philanthropist is only about money. In Bob Hopkins’ new book, he assures us it is not. He and 100 of his friends define, by way of their good deeds, that philanthropy is about the love of humanity. This 256-page coffee-table book is sure to entertain and inform. $45. At PhilanthropyMisunderstood.org.

RALPH ‘LAUREN’S POLO SHIRT
By Ralph Lauren and David Lauren

This 544-page tome recounts the history and evolution of this classic shirt as well as the very lifestyle that it embodies. Gorgeous images, along with fascinating stories by celebrities and non-celebrities alike, illustrate this must-read for the Polo lover. $36.95. At RizzoliUSA.com.

AT HOME IN THE ENGLISH COUNTRYSIDE: DESIGNERS AND THEIR DOGS
By Susanna Salk and Stacey Bewkes

Canine devotion and high style go hand-in-hand, don’t they? There is always a place at home for our four-legged friends in every room. This book shows how top English designers live a stylish and comfortable life with their dogs. So, travel across the pond to see how pooches can be spoiled anywhere. $50. At RizzoliUSA.com.

TAKING TIME
By Donatien Grau

Designer Azzedine Alaïa was famous for always welcoming his friends in his home and atelier on Rue de Moussy. He would invite them all to engage in fascinating discussions about the accelerated pace of time, its significance to each person and how to fight the destructive acceleration of our lives. $35. At RizzoliUSA.com.

MAKING LIVING LOVELY
By Russell Whitehead and Jordan Cluroe

Focusing on how we best can use our spaces, this covers finding your style, cohabiting and design compromises, exploring your creativity, and rediscovering the fun in your interiors. Interior design is about much more than restyling rooms–it has the power to change your life. $34.95. At ThamesAndHudsonUSA