Cynthia Smoot

2 weeks ago | curatedtexan.com | Cynthia Smoot

In the words of Texas country legend George Strait, if you’re looking for a good time—even if it’s not for a long time—you’ll find it in Nashville, the songwriting capital of the world. Known as “Music City,” Nashville offers visitors vibrant nightlife, fascinating museums, chef-driven dining, and a nonstop live show lineup that creates an unforgettable getaway.

2 weeks ago | curatedtexan.com | Cynthia Smoot

By: Cynthia Smoot                 Photography by Tamytha CameronTHE SCENE: The Room to Grow Luncheon chairs, Ashley O’Malley and Heather Winn, welcomed nearly 300 attendees to the 7th Annual Room to Grow Luncheon and Fashion Presentation to the South Court at NorthPark Center. More than $150,000 was raised benefiting Dec My Room, a non-profit organization dedicated to creating transformative, healing places for children and young adults in extended hospital stays.

1 month ago | curatedtexan.com | Cynthia Smoot

By Cynthia Smoot    Photography by Tamytha Cameron and Celeste Cass, Thomas Garza, and Nate RehlanderTHE SCENE: Community Partners of Dallas (CPD) celebrated its 19th Annual Chick Lit Luncheon, presented by Dr. Robert and Lara Tafel, at the Hilton Anatole.

1 month ago | curatedtexan.com | Cynthia Smoot

By Cynthia Smoot   Photography by Tamytha Cameron and Thomas GarzaTHE SETTING: The 15th Annual Symphony of Chefs was held at the Astoria event venue. Honorary Chef Chairs Janice Provost, chef and owner of Parigi, and Dan Landsberg, executive chef of The Texas Barn at Circle T Ranch, were the driving forces behind this year’s ultimate chef-driven culinary dinner experience benefiting KidLinks.

2 months ago | curatedtexan.com | Cynthia Smoot

By Cynthia Smoot       Photography by Tamytha CameronTHE SETTING:  The 2025 St. Valentine’s Day Luncheon & Fashion Show: XOXO Sending Love & Care Co-chairs Courtney Petit and Caitlin Wilson, with Honorary Chairs Mona and Grey Stogner, were joined by more than 650 attendees at the St. Valentine’s Day Luncheon & Fashion Show benefiting The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) where more than $640,000 was raised for the LLS mission. Guests arrived at the Morton H.