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I t was a sight to see: SMU's cavernous, turf-lined indoor arena transformed with elegant dinnerware, white tablecloths, and flickering candles. Instead of shoulder- padded athletes, some of Dallas' most prominent chefs flexed their talent, preparing a four-course dinner on-site for the annual Symphony of Chefs event. Just outside the doors of Armstrong Fieldhouse, the Booker T. Strings Trio set the tone, reminding diners of the evening's worthy beneficiary: KidLinks (kidlinks. org), a nonprofit that links children to healing, hope, and happiness through Therapeutic Music Entertainment (TME). The evening began with remarks from KidLinks CEO Diana Crawford and Symphony of Chefs event chairs Christina and Chase Sanders and Lisa and Stuart Sides, leading up to a live auction of private dining experiences with chef Gorgi, private chef Rami Rassas, and Monarch Restaurants executive chef Eric Dreyer. Roni Proter — the award-winning chef, TV host, and creator of Dinner Reinvented — served as the evening's effervescent emcee. Caitlin Clark SCOREBOARDS UNDER THE A NIGHT PAPERCITY PROMOTION Aimee & Adam Hall KidLinks president, board chairman KidLinks founder Jim Newton, Ally Tarleton KidLinks director of programming Leigh Trevino Roni Proter KidLinks CEO Diana Crawford Dr. Michelle Nichols Dr. Greg dePrisco Georgia & Marc Lyons Nathan & Bonnie Shea Chase & Christina Sanders Chef Eric Dreyer, Lisa & Stuart Sides Purchase your tickets now! salvationarmyntx.org/north-texas/dallas-womens-auxiliary Nikki Webb Event Chair Ellen McStay Honorary Chair Kim Hext & Carol Seay Margot Perot Award Recipients Upcoming Events First Look Chic Boutique Additional information shared with table sponsors and ticket holders April 25-26 Fashion Show & Luncheon Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center Chic Boutique at 10:00 a.m. Runway Show at 11:30 a.m. May 3 WEARhouse After Sale 9216 Harry Hines Blvd 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. May 5