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Rain or Shine, Klyde Warren Park Put On a Fundraiser to Remember — Inside Party in the ‘Park’

A Last-Minute Change of Beautiful Scenery Made For an Unforgettable Night

BY Billy Fong // 10.18.21
photography Tamytha Cameron

As one of my tablemates, Annika Cail, put it succinctly on her Instagram the next day: Party in the Park … (with a pivot).” Yes, Klyde Warren Park‘s annual fundraiser was moved indoors to the Meyerson Symphony Center at the last moment — Dallas’ weather was just not cooperating.

The guests at my table, which also included Doniphan Moore, Christy Berry, Tanner Moussa, Chase Morton, Christine Jafar, Ashley Tatum, and Zoe Bonnette all dressed in the designated “park chic attire,” migrated from the art-filled home of Muffin Lemak, whose new place at Museum Tower proved a perfect spot for pre-party drinks. Greeting guests as they arrived was the ultimate hostess, Klyde Warren Park President Kit Sawers alongside honorary chairs Kathryn and Craig Hall. Those spotted drying off slightly from the monsoon outside included Sheila and Jody Grant;  Kaleta Blaffer Johnson; Klyde Warren Park’s President’s Circle chair Ann Hobson with her husband, Lee Hobson; Deborah Scott (in one of her signature jumpsuits — this one with floral appliqués) and John Scott; Ann Whitley Wood; Ann and Trey Fielder; and Ray Washburne.

Doniphan Moore, Tanner Moussa, Zoe Bonnette, Annika Cail, Christina Jafar, Ashley Tatum, Billy Fong (Photo by Tamytha Cameron )
Doniphan Moore, Tanner Moussa, Zoe Bonnette, Annika Cail, Christina Jafar, Ashley Tatum, Billy Fong (Photo by Tamytha Cameron)

Even indoors, it was a fabulous night, and a rare opportunity to go black tie-free at an event in the Meyerson. The place settings, which were originally meant for a park-like atmosphere, were not at all stuffy. Neither was the family-style menu centered around a bucket of fried chicken accompanied by fried macaroni and cheese.

Post dessert, the lot of us moved into the performance space of the Meyerson for a special show by the Texas Tenors. Like many events, Party in the Park had skipped 2020, but 2021 will certainly be remembered for bringing many long-lost friends together again. And best of all: they exceeded their fundraising goal, which will ensure that the park remains clean and safe for every community from Dallas to continue to visit.

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