Scene Around Town: Dallas Symphony Orchestra League and Rainbow Days
As Society Editor for the Katy Trail Weekly I oversee the publication's Scene Around Town feature, which shines a spotlight on nonprofit and community events each week. In this week’s August 29 issue, I’m featuring scenes from the Dallas Symphony Orchestra League's 40th Presentation Ball Casino Royale Party which unfolded in dazzling fashion at the elegant Arlington Hall. The Debs, Honor Guard, and their families were treated to a fun evening of dinner, lively casino games and non-stop dancing. The Casino Royale Party marked the culmination of a whirlwind summer for the Debutantes—weeks filled with bow boot camps, luncheons, and elegant social mixers. Now, the countdown begins for their formal debut at the 40th Annual Presentation Ball, set for February 21, 2026, at the renowned Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center.
Proceeds from the Presentation Ball support the Dallas Symphony’s education and community outreach initiatives. Among the most beloved is the Young Strings program, which provides free private lessons, instrument loans, and ensemble experiences for talented students—primarily Black, Latino, and low-income youth. With a 100% high school graduation rate and nearly all students continuing to college—many in music—this program is shaping the next generation of musicians and arts supporters. This year marks a trio of important milestones: the 80th anniversary of the DSOL, the 40th Presentation Ball, and the 125th anniversary of the Dallas Symphony Orchestra.
Also featured were scenes from Rainbow Days who marked a triumphant milestone at its 28th Annual Pot of Gold Luncheon, where more than 450 guests gathered at the Westin Galleria Dallas to support children and youth facing adversity. The luncheon exceeded expectations, raising over $272,000 to fund essential programs and services, thanks to generous supporters and community partners in the Dallas area and beyond.
Have an event you’d like to submit for editorial consideration? Here’s what you need to email me:
Send a minimum of 4 images for consideration.
No more than 4 people in each shot.
No repeats (meaning the same person can’t be in multiple shots)
Guests need to be posed and smiling into the camera. No candids.
You must ID the people in each photo (left to right)
Tell me the name of the event and provide a brief description of the event (no more than 75 words)
Please send one event submission per email with the name of the event in the Subject line
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