Oops! The MySweetCharity elf in charge of hitting the “Publish” button missed this scheduled post that was to have appeared on Wednesday. It threw the MSC lineup into a tizzy. Before heading to the muchly dreaded “Bad Elf Corner,” the elf apologizes to the Trinity rodents for the delay.
The Trinity Trust Rat Pack and River Rats didn’t take the summer off. As the Margaret McDermott Bridge got back into full throttle after the spring storms, the Rats gathered at Sun to Moon Gallery on Tuesday, August 4, for “Nature in Our Backyard: The Trinity River & Great Trinity Forest.” Here’s a report from the field:
“Surrounded by stunning images and video of the Trinity River Corridor and Great Trinity Forest, more than 50 of The Trinity Trust Rat Pack and River Rat members enjoyed an evening at an exclusive showing at Sun to Moon Gallery’s exhibition, ‘Nature In Our Backyard: The Trinity River & Great Trinity Forest.’ With breathtaking images of the Trinity River at flood stage and of the many beautiful creatures that live in the corridor, gallery owner and photographer Scot Miller said, ‘This is right in our backyard. We get to see this every day and it is amazing.’
“Admiring the work and enjoying cocktails and conversations included guests such as The Trinity Trust President Gail and Bob Thomas, Susie and Bryan Bailey, City Manager A.C. Gonzalez and Melinda Ann Marcus, Judy and Patrick Kelly, Council member Monica Alonzo, Allison and Chico Holland, and Trinity Chicks Tierney Kaufman, Janie Bush and Amber Arseneaux.
“‘What Scot Miller and these photographers have done is incredible in capturing the beauty we have in the middle of Dallas,’ said Thomas. ‘If everyone knew of the enchantment in this city, it would change the perception to one of nature.’
“The evening was hosted by The Trinity Trust, which raises private funds for the Trinity River Corridor Project amenities, and sponsored by Smith Group Asset Management, Texas Capital Bank, and Ben E. Keith. The exhibition at Sun to Moon Gallery is open to the public until August 22 and features fine photographic prints by Dan Burkholder, Scot Miller, Jill Skupin Burkholder and R.P. Washburne. From vivid digitally captured images, to stunning detail studies with film, the vast swath of nature through Dallas is captured with emotion and clarity.
“Join the Rat Pack or River Rats today to participate in upcoming cocktail events, grand openings, private paddling adventures on the Trinity River, Trails & Ales parties in the corridor and more.”
* Photos provided by The Trinity Trust