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Beaux Arts Ball Introduces Debutantes and Escorts---Parties Extra!---November 30, 2008 November 30, 2008 | Comment on this article Leave a comment  MORTON PAYNE IS BEAUX ARTS BALL KING Alex Stapleton, Leigh McCoy and Francie Love talk before they are presented at the Beaux Arts Ball. Read More
Oklahoma City Bachelor's Club Selects 30 Debutantes---Parties Extra!----November 29th, 2008 November 29, 2008  Click here for last week’s Parties Extra! photo gallery   BALL SET FOR DECEMBER 22 Bachelor’s Club members Taylor Fudge (president), Chris Wilson, Nelson Bolen, Bob Ross, Eddie Patterson met at Bin 73 recently to celebrate their new alumni endowment fund. Read More
Oklahoma City Junior League Slates New Officers---Parties Extra!---November 25, 2008 November 24, 2008 Click here for Parties Extra! Photo gallery from last week NEW OFFICERS SLATED Ann Trudgeon, Cristi Reiger, Ann Cameron, Jill Greene were at the party. Read More
Ron Norick Honored---Parties Extra!---November 24, 2008 November 24, 2008   Click here for Parties Extra! Photo gallery from last week OKLAHOMA HALL OF FAME HONOREE Larry and Polly Nichols, John Richels, Ann and Bill Johnstone were party hosts. Read More
Helen Ford Wallace-Parties Extra!---Devonshire Progressive Dinners November 23, 2008   Click here for Parties Extra! Photo gallery from last week FAIRYTALE BALL SET FOR MARCH 28TH Stuart and Leslie Milsten, Bart Conner, Nadia Comaneci, Jill and Todd Utz (Photos by David Faytinger). Read More
SaraSara Cupcakes----Parties Extra!---November 22, 2008 November 22, 2008  SaraSara Cupcakes sharedVideo(2931313001) Read More
Ippolita Jewelry---Parties Extra!---Heart Rhythm Institute November 20, 2008  Click here for Parties Extra! Photo gallery from last week NOVEMBER 21, 2008 Dede Benham studies the Ippolita jewelry at the Heart Rhythm Institute luncheon at the Oklahoma City Golf and Country Club. Read More
Parties Extra!---November 19, 2008---Donna Nigh Honored November 19, 2008   Click here for Parties Extra! Photo gallery from last week Oklahoma Event Donna Nigh was honored at a come and go party given by Nancy Ellis in her home. Read More
Parties Extra!---Osborne Electric celebrates 65 years---November 19, 2008 November 18, 2008   Click here for Parties Extra! Photo gallery from last week Parties Extra!Podcast—Helen Ford Wallace interviews Beaux Arts Ball Chairman, Libby Denner; Co-Chairman and next year’s chairman Connell Branan, and last year’s chairman Elain Frogge, CLICK HERE to listen  CELEBRATING 65 WITH OSBORNE... Read More
Jim Lehrer Wins Gaylord Prize At Luncheon---November 18, 2008---Parties Extra! November 18, 2008   Click here for Parties Extra! Photo gallery from last week Parties Extra!Podcast—Helen Ford Wallace interviews Beaux Arts Ball Chairman, Libby Denner; Co-Chairman and next year’s chairman Connell Branan, and last year’s chairman Elain Frogge, CLICK HERE to listen THE GAYLORD PRIZE Jim Lehrer... Read More
Parties Extra!---November 17,2008---Sharon Dowell honored at lunch November 17, 2008   Click here for Parties Extra! photo gallery CELEBRATING 25 YEARS   Kerry Vincent, Tulsa, founder of the Oklahoma State Sugar Art Show and Food Network cake competition judge,  Sherrel Jones, Enid, and Chris Kirby, Oklahoma City, director of Oklahoma’s Farm to School program. Read More
Parties Extra!---Bill Major's Birthday---November 16, 2008 November 16, 2008  Click here for Parties Extra! photo gallery  HAPPY BIRTHDAY BILL Audrey Seeliger, Bill Majors, Rosalie Majors, Carey Sue Vega A 70th birthday party honored Bill Majors recently. Read More
Parties Extra!---November 14, 2008---Beaux Arts Ball chairmen visit NewsOK studio November 13, 2008  Click here for Parties Extra! photo gallery PARTIES EXTRA! Read More
Parties Extra! Dr. Dick Clay Celebrates November 11, 2008  To hear a Parties Extra!Podcast—Helen interviews Beaux Arts Ball Chairman, Libby Denner; Co-Chairman Connell Branan, and last year’s chairman Elain Frogge, CLICK HERE   To see more pictures of the Beelers’ party…click here for Parties Extra! Read More
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Parties Extra - Kappa Alpha Theta, Flaming Festival. November 10, 2008 THE TABLES ARE READY The 52nd annual Flaming Festival is set for November 12 at the Oklahoma City Golf and Country Club. Read More
Parties Extra!---November 9,2008---Party welcomes new physician November 09, 2008  Click Here for Parties Extra! photo gallery DR. GAUTHIER HONORED Elegant entertaining:  A lovely cocktail party honored Dr. Read More
Angi Bruss Gavin and Joel Gavin---Parties Extra! November 06, 2008 Click Here for Parties Extra! photo gallery November 7, 2008  PICTURE PERFECT Joel Gavin, Angi Bruss Gavin, Melinda and Dave Morris, Carole and Ed Kelley were at Faculty House for the party. Read More
Beaux Arts Ball Kings meet for Cocktails---Parties Extra! November 06, 2008   Click here to see more pictures in the Parties Extra! Read More
Parties Extra!---November 4, 2008---Engagement Party Held November 04, 2008   Click here for more pictures in the Parties Extra! photo gallery CHRISTINA AND MAT    Jeaneen and Bob Naifeh and Ann Alspaugh honored Christina Felton and Mat Thompson at an engagement party in the Naifeh home. Read More

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Parties Extra - Senior Follies

Bobbie Burbridge Lane and Lolly Anderson from the Oklahoma Senior Follies join Helen to discuss their event occurring at OCU on June 14, 15 and 16.

Parties Extra - Annie Oakley Society Luncheon

Judy Hatfield and Terri Cooper join Helen to discuss the Annie Oakley Luncheon and Awards and this year's honoree, Nadia Comaneci.

Parties Extra!: Junior League's new focus area

Cristi Reiger, Junior League President, joins Helen to talk about a new focus area, the 2013 Mistletoe Market and celebrations plans for the 85th anniversary.

Parties Extra: Prom and Party Hair

Jennifer McCharen with Rutz salon has tips on how get the most popular looks for the spring and summer party season.

Parties Extra: Party Galaxy

Party Galaxy's Marty Dillon describes what the store has to offer for your summer parties.

Parties Extra: Wine, Women and Shoes

This year's event is at a new location and the fundraiser has some new featuers for 2013.

Parties Extra: Symphony Show House

There are three homes on display this spring as part of the Annual Symphony Show House.

Parties Extra: Integris Gala

Becky Endicott and Heather Haglund join Helen to discuss the upcoming Integris Gala.

Parties Extra: What's Cooking

Helen has the scoop on new ideas for Easter desserts.

Parties Extra: A New Season and New Name for Metro Florist

Trochta's Flowers and Garden Center is getting ready for Easter and the spring planting season.


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