Evening of Dinner and Music

"From Bach to Bernstein." Reserve your spot now for an unforgettable evening of music hosted and performed by husband and wife piano virtuosos Regan Smith and Carol Leone. Twenty guests will be hosted in Regan and Carol's Park Cities home to a delicious buffet dinner and a fabulous performance on their two stunning Steinway grand pianos. This year they will be joined by Dallas Symphony Orchestra's virtuoso clarinetist Paul Garner for Bernstein's jazzy clarinet sonata. Regan Smith has performed solo recitals and chamber music throughout the United States and holds two performance degrees, including one from Yale. Dr. Carol Leone is Professor and Chair of the SMU piano department, graduate of the esteemed Curtis Institute of Music and is an international competition prizewinner. It's an evening of magic, music, and mingling you don't want to miss!

Up to 20 guests; $150 per person;
Friday, March 5, 7-10pm
Donated by Regan Smith and Carol Leone Smith,
Duncan and Kay Fulton, Carl and Elizabeth Cross, and
Ray and Donna Flowers.

Mama Mia Girls Night Out

Grab your favorite gal pals for a fabulous evening of wining, dining and music in the lovely Devonshire neighborhood home of Jan and Tom Daulton. Guests will enjoy pasta, vino and sing-along entertainment provided by members of the Highland Park UMC Youth Choir performing tunes from the hit musical Mamma Mia! My, my, how can you resist this fun?

Up to 50 guests; $50 per person;
Saturday, April 17, 6:30pm
Donated by Jan and Tom Daulton and
Barbara and Don Eubank

WHODUNNIT? A Perfect Combination of Mystery and Dinner

You’re Invited to a delightful evening of murder and mayhem. Don and MeMe Wannabe are hosting the grand opening celebration of their new club The Four Deuces and you are invited to attend. The Four Deuces is a lavish juice joint serving music, food & fun. The cream and not so cream of society will be there. With gangsters, politicians, dolls, molls and many other interesting guests in attendance this event is sure to be the bee's knees. Be prepared -- lots of shady things are going down -- including 4 murders during the course of the evening! And of course there will be bribery, lying cheating, and stealing, scandal and intrigue... You will have to follow a trail of clues to solve the murder. Alibis not included! Includes a gourmet meal by the Good News Sunday School Class of HPUMC. To be held at the home of Jackson and Dana Harkey.

Up to 20 guests; $50 per person;
Friday April 16, 2010, 7pm
Donated by Bill and Kathy Stutesman, Nathaniel O’Dell,
and the Good News Sunday School Class, HPUMC.

Wine and DIne Around the World

Become a global gourmet as you join wine aficionados Leigh and Michelle Spangler on a tasting tour of the finest vintners from destinations far and wide in the Park Cities home of Duncan and Kay Fulton. You’ll taste six different international varietals, each paired with a delectable food selection designed to enhance the
flavor of the wine.

Up to 10 guests; $60 per person;
Saturday, February 6, 2010, 7:30pm
Donated by Leigh and Michelle Spangler
and Duncan and Kay Fulton

Guy's Night Out with Kevin Sherrington

Guys, if you can’t get enough of sports talk, then this is the Guy’s Night Out of your dreams! Spend an evening talking sports over a steak dinner with Dallas Morning News Sports columnist Kevin Sherrington and your fellow sports enthusiasts at the home of Pat and Jane Bolin.

Up to 20 guests; $100/person;
Thursday, March 4, 2010 7:00pm
Donated by Kevin Sherrington and Pat and Jane Bolin

Jingle Bell Tour

"Light up your life" and join the fun! Travel with up to 25 of your closest friends to tour various areas of the Dallas metroplex to see the grandest show of Christmas lights around! Entertain yourselves with some jolly ol' Christmas songs, chat with friends, enjoy Christmas spirits (beverages) along with festive Christmas hors d' oeuvres! A night you won't want to miss! This party is perfect for a "girls' night out" or a Sunday School class outing, or a get together with other couples! You decide! Buy one spot or buy the whole bus! It's your traveling party! Bus will depart from and return to University Park United Methodist Church.

Up to 25 guests; $30 per person;
Thursday, December 10, 2009
Donated by Brianna Brown and Kama Koudelka,
hosted by Mari Epperson

Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra Featuring Wynton Marsalis

Enjoy dinner before the performance at Opus restaurant in the Myerson at 6:30, then take your seats as Nine-time Grammy Award-winning trumpeter Wynton Marsalis brings his soulful sound and musical fire to the Meyerson as he leads the world-renowned Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra in a truly memorable performance.

Up to 10 guests; $100 per person;
Saturday, March 6, 2010, Dinner at 6:30pm
Performance at 8:00pm
Donated by Steve and Alicia Harris