Thursday, September 11, was one of those rare North Texas days when it wasn’t too hot, wasn’t too cold, wasn’t too bright and shiny, wasn’t too cloudy and gloomy. It was absolutely perfect and the ladies who lunch fashionably and love opera took full advantage of it at The Dallas Opera’s First Sight at the Winspear Opera House. Before adjourning to the … [Read more...] about The Dallas Opera’s 2018 First Sight Had All The Flourish That Carmen Would Have Died For
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1st Sight 1st Night Patrons Fashionably Gathered Among NorthPark’s CH Carolina Herrera Fashions
There was no doubt that a grand scene was taking place in between NorthPark’s Neiman’s Court and Nordstrom’s Court on Wednesday, September 12. Right in front of CH Carolina Herrera was “The Fabric of Opera” — a dazzling exhibition of Dallas Opera costumes. And the timing couldn’t have been more perfectly in sync with the First Sight First Night patron party inside … [Read more...] about 1st Sight 1st Night Patrons Fashionably Gathered Among NorthPark’s CH Carolina Herrera Fashions
Round Robin October 29: 16th Annual Mission Ole And Stars And Stripes Film Festival Sponsors Party
Thursday, October 29, proved to once again return Thursday to its status as the busiest day of the week. Earlier in the day there were The Dallas Opera’s First Sight luncheon and fashion show at the Winspear and Mosaic’s 5th Annual Partners and Possibilities Luncheon at the Addison Conference and Theatre Center north of town. That was just the warm up for the evening’s … [Read more...] about Round Robin October 29: 16th Annual Mission Ole And Stars And Stripes Film Festival Sponsors Party
First Sight Shoots Down The Stodgy Opera Image With Mulberry Pop-Up Shop, Flash Dancing Mob And Designer Fashions
The sun was shining and there was no need for furs unless the guests were really hungry to bring their fuzzies out of storage on Thursday, October 29. Many were still in recovery mode from the night before’s Neiman Marcus/NorthPark kiss-kiss, hug-hug celebration. Speaking of which, NorthPark’s Nancy Nasher may have channeled the Energizer Bunny Rabbit or had a clone made. … [Read more...] about First Sight Shoots Down The Stodgy Opera Image With Mulberry Pop-Up Shop, Flash Dancing Mob And Designer Fashions
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: The Dallas Opera’s First Sight
The Dallas Opera’s First Sight luncheon and fashion show at the Winspear has quickly given other similar fundraisers a run(way) for their money. The October 29th event presented by NorthPark had Mulberry fashions on the catwalk, plus five especially created designs representing TDO’s 2015-2016 operas. The opera house lobby was filled to the gills with ladies and gents nattily … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: The Dallas Opera’s First Sight
JUST IN: Dallas Opera’s First Sight Fashion Designers Revealed
One of the highlights of the Dallas Opera’s First Sight is the parade of knock-out “opera-inspired” fashions created by local designers. And from the list of designers slated to present at the Thursday, October 29th luncheon, it’s going to raise the standard once again. Here’s the list of designers and the operas that will inspire their creations: Geoffrey Henning — … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Dallas Opera’s First Sight Fashion Designers Revealed
Round Robin October 23 (Daytime): First Sight And Encore Park Sculpture Wall Unveiling
Duh! Duh! Duh! That was the chorus being sounded by the end of Thursday, October 23. Too many places to go, events to cover and people to see. If something’s left out, it’s because memory cells were shot down during the day. First Sight Dallas Opera’s Keith Cerny has become the GNG of the Dallas Arts District. GNG? Good Neighbor Guy. Instead of hunkering down and acting … [Read more...] about Round Robin October 23 (Daytime): First Sight And Encore Park Sculpture Wall Unveiling
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery: First Sight
The glory and “Wow!” factor of opera is not limited to the Winspear stage. Nope! First Sight on Thursday, October 23, was a perfect example with magnificent gowns designed by six designers (Michael Faircloth, Abi Ferrin, Elizabeth Anyaa, Edo Popken, Khanh Nguyen and Nicholas Villalba) and the Roberto Cavalli collection benefiting the Dallas Opera. The post is being prepared, … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery: First Sight
Dallas Opera’s Inaugural “First Sight” Impressed Guests With Fashions, Food And Flash Mob Courtesy of SMU’s Meadows Chorale
Nobody saw it coming. After all, the Dallas Opera is a very staid and proper operation. Wrong! First they did the simulcast a couple years ago on a big screen in front of the Winspear, and eventually moved it over to Klyde Warren Park. Then they had a red carpet opening night with designer gowns. And don’t forget that other gargantuan, free simulcast at AT&T Stadium. But … [Read more...] about Dallas Opera’s Inaugural “First Sight” Impressed Guests With Fashions, Food And Flash Mob Courtesy of SMU’s Meadows Chorale