With Thanksgiving just one week away, the evening of Thursday, November 19, seemed like a Republican debate with all types of fundraising activities vying for attention. And, boy, did they get it! The Lee Park Junior Conservancy was doing a very happy hour for the young professional crowd at Texas Ale Project on N. Riverfront. A percentage of sales was going to the group’s … [Read more...] about Round Robin November 19: Mad Hatter’s Reveal, Art Of Film Patron Party And Vine And Dine
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Just In: Dallas Film Society Announces Big Changes For Art Of Film
The Dallas Film Society has been cooking something up for the past few months. Despite threats or pleas, nobody would reveal plans for the 2014 Art of Film. When asked what all the secrecy was about, the response was a twinkle in the eye and a smirk. Hmm, something was definitely up. What was up was a lot of changes! Tonight an announcement reception chaired by Pam and … [Read more...] about Just In: Dallas Film Society Announces Big Changes For Art Of Film
Art Of The Film’s Lee Daniels Told Stories About Oprah, Mariah And Why Kevin Bacon Instead Of Samuel Jackson Was The Woodsman
There are times when an innocent member of the MySweetCharity community is drafted to help out. On Friday, November 8, Institute of Humanities and Culture's Emily Hargrove was the draftees and did an excellent job of fulfilling the role of ace reporter/photographer in covering the Dallas Film Society's Art of Film. Here is her report: When the name Lee Daniels hit the Dallas … [Read more...] about Art Of The Film’s Lee Daniels Told Stories About Oprah, Mariah And Why Kevin Bacon Instead Of Samuel Jackson Was The Woodsman
Art Of Film Patrons Celebrate Friday’s Get Together With Lee Daniels of “Monster’s Ball” and “Lee Daniel’s The Butler”
While the classics were on display at Bob Nickell’s home for the Art Ball announcement in North Dallas last night, the modern day video art lovers were assembled at Tara Lewis’ and John Swords’ ultra-modern contemporary in the Park Cities for the Dallas Film Society’s Art of Film patron party. Dallas Film Society President/CEO Lee Papert reported that plans were moving right … [Read more...] about Art Of Film Patrons Celebrate Friday’s Get Together With Lee Daniels of “Monster’s Ball” and “Lee Daniel’s The Butler”
Val Kilmer Val-idated Art Of Film With Chuckles And Charm Despite An Oops Or Two By Elvis
Hmm, Val Kilmer. When the Dallas Film Society Co-chairs Jennifer Houser and Mersina Stubbs announced that Val Kilmer would be the third honoree of "Art of Film," a couple of eyebrows were raised to the hairline. Yes, he had a catalog of well-known and diverse films (Batman Forever, The Doors, Top Gun, Heat, The Saint, Tombstone, Red Planet and Top Secret, etc. ), but he was … [Read more...] about Val Kilmer Val-idated Art Of Film With Chuckles And Charm Despite An Oops Or Two By Elvis
November 7 Round Robin: Communities Foundation of Texas, Texas Women for Arts, Ronald McDonald Trains & Art Of Film
From learning about the opportunities in the non-profit sector to just having a jolly good time, the charitable types were buzzing around town. Communities Foundation Of Texas Leave it to Communities Foundation of Texas to make education fun. Brent Christopher and his staff had a winning combination of cocktails and a controversial chef cooking up food for thought. The … [Read more...] about November 7 Round Robin: Communities Foundation of Texas, Texas Women for Arts, Ronald McDonald Trains & Art Of Film
Grovel Alert: The Art Of Film
Just heard there are only 20 tickets left for Friday's Art of Film at the Hall of State with Val Kilmer. The evening includes a chat between the actor and film buff Elvis Mitchell in the Margaret and Al Hill Lecture Hall. Afterwards there is a seated dinner upstairs in the Great Hall.And if you spend a few extra bucks, you can attend the VIP reception before everything … [Read more...] about Grovel Alert: The Art Of Film
JUST IN: Guess Who’s Coming To The Art Of Film
After weeks of investigating various tabloids, threatening Dallas Film Society members and looking into crystal balls, MySweetCharity has learned that the headliner for the November 16th Art of Film at the Hall of State will be Val Kilmer, former Batman and preparing to star as Mark Twain in "Mark Twain and Mary Eddy Baker." Members of the DFS board and staff and Co-chairs … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Guess Who’s Coming To The Art Of Film
MySweetCharity Opportunity: 2012 Art Of Film
According to the 2012 Art of Film Co-chairs Jennifer Houserand Mersina Stubbs: "The Art of Film, November 16 at the Hall of State, benefiting The Dallas Film Society. This will be the third year for this event and it is truly a special evening- a very intimate Dallas version of Inside the Actor's Studio, if you will. "This is a limited attendance event, with the past … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Opportunity: 2012 Art Of Film