October 31st, 2012 
Ignacio and Pamela Duarte at the Black Jack Tables (Photo Credit: Jay Davis)
The air bubbled with excitement as Dallas area guests entered Park Place Volvo to the light strumming of acoustic guitarist Eric Dorton. The space had been transformed for the 3rd Annual Casino Night benefiting Dress for Success sponsored by Michael Molthan Luxury Homes and GrandLuxe Magazine. AVID’s Alana Villanueva and team, recently named one of D Magazine’s Best Interior Designers, can be credited with a heavy hand in crafting the spectacular ambiance of fun, luxury and excitement that complimented sounds of happy laughter and the sweet feeling of success as revelers gambled for the local charity.
Vaughn and Event Chair Dena Miller dressed in Abi Ferrin (Photo Credit: Jay Davis)
Guests enjoyed passed treats and cocktails sponsored by Barefoot Wineries between surprise guest entertainment numbers by recent Dallas transplant via 16 years as a part of the cast of Broadway’s “Phantom of the Opera” John Kuether, leading lady Catherine Carpenter Cox and veteran actor and director Doug Miller.
DFSD Board includes Eileen Resnick, Danielle Hannifin, Abstract Marketing’s Amber LaFrance, Linh Quan, Stylist Holly Wittenburg, Kristen Fagleman, Ellen Roarke, Stacy Kelly, and Miss A’s Dena Miller (Photo Credit: Jay Davis)
The ensemble, that performed separately, was supported by the fantastic and contagiously fun Park Cities Dance Performing Company and The C.A.S.T, Numbers like “Hey, Big Spender” and “Luck Be A Lady” were highly lauded by guests and complimented the night’s theme with added an unique element of zest and energy.
After a night of praised revelry, Dress for Success Dallas is already hard at work on next year’s extravaganza.
Allie Beth and Pierce Allman (Photo Credit: Jay Davis)
