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A lways at the heart of the Round Top experience, The Halles is known for its speaker series and book signings w i t h p r o m i n e n t interior designers, a r c h i t e c t s , a n d editors. This month, excitement swirls around designer Alessandra Branca, joined by Veranda editor in chief Steele Marcoux (Friday, March 17); designer Suzanne Kasler (Monday, March 27); and architect Bobby McAlpine (Monday, March 27). Tickets $35, at thehalles.com. The Spring Antiques & Design Show at The Halles kicks off with a private dinner, Thursday, March 16: the Branca Bungalow Dinner hosted by Alessandra Branca, Greg Fourticq, John Cone and Veranda magazine editor in chief Steele Marcoux, celebrating the opening of The Branca Bungalow showcase at Red Antler Round Top (by invitation). Saturday, March 18, 6 – 9 pm, The Halles hosts the Spring Antiques & Design Show Kick-off Party with partner Martha Turner | Sotheby's International Realty – Country Properties Group (by invitation). Then a series of foodie dinners follow starring celeb chefs and honoring a celebrated pair in the design and architecture fields: Friday, March 24, 6 – 9 pm, Butcher's Ball Dinner with chef Tony Luhrman of El Topo, cocktails/ bites by Robin Berwick, music Christopher Seymore. Saturday, March 25, 6 – 9 pm, Butcher's Ball Dinner with barbecue queen Michelle Wallace, music Western Bling. Butcher Ball dinner ticket $175, go to thehalles. com to purchase. Sunday, March 26, 6 to 9 pm. Benjamin Moore Designer Dinner with special guests Suzanne Kasler and Bobby McAlpine, featuring a French Colonial menu designed by A Fare Extraordinaire. Texas Proud Sponsors Ellio Fine Art and Linda Plant, Realtor. Tickets $200, go to thehalles.com to purchase. Tuesday, March 28, 5 – 9 pm, Sip & Shop returns, an exciting pop-up bazaar with jewelry, custom-made fashion, accessories, a live musical performance by DJ Kay Dee, and more. Featured designers/boutiques include Cadeaux, Chloe Di Leo Jewelry, Finley Shirts, Freya, Frock Shop, Inclán Studio, Kelly Kathleen Designs, KMC Handbags, La Boujee Boutique, La Lo La Clothing, Lady Lancaster, Laura Elizabeth Jewelry, Leather by Val, Leighelena, Mirth, Molly x Niko, Rockabilly Baroness, Sapana Dreams, Shelley Moon Designs, Silk Ranch, Tonya Hawkes, and Transparent Sunglasses. The next day, toast the Spring 2023 Antiques & Design Show, Wednesday, March 29, 6 – 9 pm, at the legendary Thank You Party (by invitation). Spring Antiques & Design Show at The Halles, March 18 through April 1. For more info, dates, details, and to purchase dinner and designer talk tickets, visit thehalles.com. HALLES Happening At The Phillip & Jenny Van Dorf Kathy Young, Peggy Strode Kyle Healy at Royers Prisoner Wine Dinner JoJo Fleiss, Lee Maguire, Brooke Davenport Brooke Giannetti, Beth Neely Steve Giannetti (Continued from 78) 80