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Giving Takes Fli g ht at DSOL's Birdsong-themed Fashion Notes Luncheon PAPERCITY PROMOTION I t was a sun-drenched day at the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center when p a t ro n s a r r i v e d f o r the Dallas Symphony Orchestra League's 11th annual Fashion Notes Luncheon and Style Show. The event, which benefits the Dallas Symphony Orchestra's education and outreach initiatives, celebrates the art of fashion and music. Co-chairs Whitney Cameron and Madeleine Lam chose "Birdsong" for this year's theme, acknowledging how life is both beautiful and fleeting. Upon arrival, guests swanned about, posing for photos between sips. Perched on the central staircase was 10-foot-tall gilded gazebo draped in blue and lilac flowers with cascading verdant vines. Front and center was a stunning white gown by this year's Fashion Notes Designer Award recipient, Esé Azénabor Grembowski. DSOL President Dixey A r t e r b u r n s t a r t e d t h e program, which was emceed by Lesley McCaslin. Arterburn shared that the volunteer- led organization has raised more than $22 million for the DSO's education and outreach initiatives. Dr. Linda Burk and her daughters, Dr. Jane Gilmore and Linda Gilmore, who served as honorary chairs, walked the runway, as did committee members and friends, all resplendent in Esé Azénabor designs. Many floated through the Meyerson alongside their children — a Fashion Notes tradition. Supporters modeling looks from Esé Azénabor included the designer herself, along with Elah Grembowski; Whitney Cameron with Alex and Cole Cameron; Madelaine Lam with Preston Lam; Melissa Graham with Elise and Isla Graham; Tessa Smith and Kristin Hallam; Mandi Bonilla with Violet and Scarlet Wick; 2023 co-chair Laura Price with Ellie and Lucy Price; Sarah Williams with Mason Williams; Tama Tran and Erica McGraw and Sharon Lee Clark; Ellie Castro with Serena and Siena Castro; Jen Sanders with Jackson Sanders; Kelly Morgan with Myles Morgan; Vida Samii and Jen Huen; Katy Brooks with Sophia Brooks; Caitlin Wilson with Chloe Wilson; and Urvi Dalal and Desiree LuGurud. A spirited live auction — with lots including a Judith Leiber birdcage minaudière — a followed lunch, as well as the announcement of the raffle winners. I myself once again failed to win the raffle but left with a new (bird)song in my heart… and a new gown on my wish list. Photography Thomas Garza, Rob Wythe/Wythe Portrait Studio. Co-chair Madeline Lam Richard Eiseman Co-chair Whitney Cameron Elah Grembowski Esé Azénabor Grembowski Tama Tran Chloe Wilson, Caitlin Wilson Linda Burk, Linda Gilmore Dixie Arterburn, Jane Gilmore Sharon Lee Clark 120