Way back in September of 2019, Anne and Steve Stodghill hosted a party for about 100 guests in the backyard of their sprawling estate in Preston Hollow. The occasion was to announce that a special fundraising concert called All for the Hall, benefiting the education programs of Nashville's Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, would be coming to Dallas for the first time. The … [Read more...] about JUST IN: All For The Hall Dallas Rescheduled With Brooks And Dunn For September 22
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Now’s The Time To Put Some Zip In Your Life
Bucket lists are basically wish lists of things to accomplish. Each list is as different as the author. Some have included such things as climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro, meeting Gordon Ramsey, getting/removing a tattoo, visiting Graceland or the Taj Mahal, writing and publishing a book, learning a new language, connecting with past boy-/girl-friends, firewalking, etc. Each item is … [Read more...] about Now’s The Time To Put Some Zip In Your Life
Dallas Historical Society’s Recently Renovated Hall Of State Sustains Major Water Damage Due To 2021 Blizzard
In recent weeks Dallas Historical Society Board Chair Veletta Lill and Executive Director Karl Chaio have been anticipating the official debut of the $14.4M restoration of the organization’s home base at Fair Park's Hall of State. But last Wednesday afternoon when Texas was deep freezing it, those plans took a turn when “staff was notified by our monitoring company … [Read more...] about Dallas Historical Society’s Recently Renovated Hall Of State Sustains Major Water Damage Due To 2021 Blizzard
The Sun Has Returned Along With A Break In The Freezing Temperatures Today To Help Start North Texas’ Recovery
As North Texans start the process of recovering from the past week’s brutal arctic blast, there is light at the end of the tunnel. It's called the sun and it's starting to defrost neighborhoods. Grocery stores and gasoline stations are preparing to receive 18-wheelers bearing product. At this time, eggs, milk and meat products are pretty scant. Gas stations are hit-or-miss with … [Read more...] about The Sun Has Returned Along With A Break In The Freezing Temperatures Today To Help Start North Texas’ Recovery
Dallas Holocaust And Human Rights Museum Has New Board Chair And Four New Members
After years of planning and fundraising, the 55,000-square-foot Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum had hardly been open six months when the pandemic forced it to close along with the other area public venues. But Museum President/CEO Mary Pat Higgins and her staff regrouped to achieve the Museum's mission of “teaching the history of the Holocaust and advance human rights … [Read more...] about Dallas Holocaust And Human Rights Museum Has New Board Chair And Four New Members
MySweetFlashMob #3: United States Air Force Band
The Smithsonian’s collection of museums is world renowned for having the most precious of the nation’s treasures. It’s not usually associated with flashmobs, but on December 3, 2013, the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum had one. It was a haunting one performed by the United States Air Force Band. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gIoSga7tZPg It was such a hit … [Read more...] about MySweetFlashMob #3: United States Air Force Band
Perot Museum Scores A Double Holiday Surprise For Munchkins Thanks To Lockheed Martin
Today's word is "double." In addition to the double match going on at the North Texas Food Bank for $200,000, the Perot Museum Of Nature And Science is going to have a double benefit for the kids during the holidays. Thanks to a $65,000 donation from Lockheed Martin, “space-themed masks and single-use, take-home science activity kits for children” will be available on a … [Read more...] about Perot Museum Scores A Double Holiday Surprise For Munchkins Thanks To Lockheed Martin
JUST IN: Karen Katz Elected To Chair Perot Museum Board Of Directors
Since retiring from her role as president/CEO of Neiman Marcus Group nearly three years ago, Karen Katz hasn’t been lolling on a beach in the Caribbean. No, indeed. She’s been involved with Harvard University’s Executive Education Programs for Finance and Customer Service, chairing Street Trend and serving on the boards of publicly traded companies Under Armour, Humana and … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Karen Katz Elected To Chair Perot Museum Board Of Directors
Six North Texas Area Museums Announce Safe Re-Emergence Plans For In-Person Visits
While many are facing the opening of schools online and in-person, there are other openings that deserve merit. They are the Dallas museums that have gone dark for the safety of their guests and staffers due to COVID-19 restrictions. Ever concerned about the reopening of their world-class collections, they hesitated to open their doors until they were sure that a safe protocol … [Read more...] about Six North Texas Area Museums Announce Safe Re-Emergence Plans For In-Person Visits
MySweetEssential: Dallas Historical Society
According to Dallas Historical Society Executive Director Karl Chiao, The Dallas Historical Society is a non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation, collection, and exhibition of Dallas and Texas history to educate and inspire present and future generations. Formed in 1922, the Dallas Historical Society is committed to preserving the history of the region and … [Read more...] about MySweetEssential: Dallas Historical Society
MySweetEssential: Dallas Museum Of Art
According to Dallas Museum of Art Eugene McDermott Director Agustín Arteaga, As an institution committed to reflecting and serving the growing and diverse North Texas community, we believe in art’s transformative power to foster dialogue, heal, and inspire genuine connection with both works of art and one another. The artists in the DMA’s collection grapple with … [Read more...] about MySweetEssential: Dallas Museum Of Art