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Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden

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Barbara Bigham, Honorary Chair; Karen Sargent, President, Women's Council; Allison Brodnax, Chair, Mad Hatter's Luncheon

Honorary Chair, Barbara Bigham. Chaired by Alison Brodnax. Karen Sargent, President, Women's Council.

Benefiting A Woman’s Garden and the Women’s Council of the Dallas Arboretum and  Botanical Garden.

Emcee:       Cleo Greene, Morning Anchor and Reporter at WFAA-TV.                  

What:         Celebrating its 36th year, this fabulous party has been an ongoing fundraising event sponsored by the Women’s Council of the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden. Monies raised assist with the development, growth and maintenance of A Woman’s Garden, a major garden at the Dallas Arboretum.
                   

Guests travel from all over the United States, planning their trips to Dallas not only to take part in the Mad Hatter’s Luncheon, taking the theme as inspiration for their sophisticated, glamorous, and delightfully lavish hats, but to view the glorious springtime azalea displays and flowers that grace the Dallas Arboretum.


Event:        The morning will begin with a Welcome Reception, a stroll in the gardens and a Silent Auction while our discerning hat judges take note of the Grecian-influenced interpretations of this year’s theme. Hat Contest winners will be announced. Jan Strimple Productions will present a fashion show featuring fashions from NorthPark Center, followed by a delicious three-course luncheon.

Judges: TBA. Check the website for updates: https://wcdabg.org/miscellaneous33 

Hat Categories:
My Big Fat Greek Wedding
Olympic Games
Greek Mythology
Greek Life (Sorority)
Best Botanical Using Fresh Flowers
Greek Goddesses (Group)

Underwriting/Individual tickets: Sponsorships begin at $2,500. Patron Tickets start at $500. Visit https://e.givesmart.com/events/tua/ to purchase sponsorships or tickets. Individuals who purchase a patron level ticket and up will be invited to a patron party at the Harlan Crow Library.

Contact:     Underwriting Chair: Briana Pearson, brianapearson13@gmail.com or 817-307-7980

About the Women’s Council: Celebrating its 42nd Anniversary in 2024.
Since 1982 the major goal of the Women’s Council has been the design, construction, funding and endowment of A Woman’s Garden, the only public garden in the United States conceived by women, funded by the efforts of women and dedicated to the spirit of women. The support of over 600 members of the Women’s Council make possible the continued expansion and development of A Woman’s Garden. The Women’s Council is an all-volunteer, 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.  www.wcdabg.org

About A Woman’s Garden: Celebrating its 27th Anniversary in 2024.
A Woman’s Garden is the only public garden in the nation conceived, constructed and maintained by the funding efforts of women. Ablaze with color in every season, A Woman’s Garden is a living testament to the passion and vision of the Women’s Council founders and the boundless energy and devotion of its members whose commitment to creating a garden dedicated to the universal spirit of women across generations is realized in its inspired design. Our beautiful garden celebrates the power, creativity, resourcefulness, passion and unwavering commitment of the women who came before us and those entrusted with its care now, and into the future.      

About Mad Hatter’s: Celebrating its 36th Anniversary in 2024.
In 1989, Carole Ann Brown chaired the first Mad Hatter's Tea to bring awareness to the Women's Council and the Dallas Arboretum. The tea was held in the Camp House garden for 100 ladies and raised $10,000. Over the years, Mad Hatter’s has been chaired by many notable Dallas ladies such as Linda Ivy, Barbara Bigham, Connie Carreker, Barbara Daseke and Patti Flowers. Honorary Chairs have included some of the most philanthropic names in Dallas history such as Annette Simmons, Gene Jones, Caroline Rose Hunt, Tincy Miller, Sally Hoglund, Dee Wyly, Margaret Crow, Nancy Rogers, Amy Warren, Patty Dedman Nail, Sherwood Wagner, Laurie Sands Harrison and Kim Hext. 

Finally, it would not be a Mad Hatter’s Tea Party without the hats. The creativity at Mad Hatter’s over the years has been impressive. Ladies have been inspired to create millinery creations based on Royal Ascot, Run for the Roses, April in Paris, Steel Magnolias, Under the Tuscan Sun and even Garden by the Sea. We have seen the Golden Age of Hollywood, have come Out of Africa into the Garden, enjoyed a Wonderland of Fashion while having Tea with Alice and Majestic Mad Hatter’s –A Celebration of English Elegance.   
                                                         

 Photo by Rob Wythe/Wythe Portrait Studio


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