Mea Culpa: This post was supposed to be published on Thursday, August 15, at 5:30 p.m. But the internet gremlins hijacked the post. Drat! Our apologies to the DFW business- and art-loving community. The Business Council for the Arts (BCA) "Cheers To Change" open house showing off its new digs had all the elements of guests no-showing on the night of Thursday, May 30. In … [Read more...] about Oops Alert!: Business Council For The Arts’ Cheers To Change Open House At “Stacks” Missed Its Post Date
Break With The Usual
Break With The Usual: Wednesday’s Federal Holiday Means No Mail Nor In-Person Banking
Folks have gotten pretty used to federal holidays that fall on a Monday (Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day and Veteran's Day) translating into a three-day weekend. But tomorrow's Juneteenth holiday is going to throw some people for a loop. Since Juneteenth is the newest federal holiday and for the first time will fall on a … [Read more...] about Break With The Usual: Wednesday’s Federal Holiday Means No Mail Nor In-Person Banking
“Because The World Is Round” Jane Saginaw Will Kick Off Turtle Creek Park Conservancy’s The Write Stuff
Reading between the lines the Turtle Creek Park Conservancy is opening up a new chapter in its membership perks. The Conservancy will launch "The Write Stuff: Conversations With Authors and Influencers," on Thursday, March 21, at 5:30 p.m. The newly announced program will become "a perk for current and potential members" of the Conservancy's membership. The first … [Read more...] about “Because The World Is Round” Jane Saginaw Will Kick Off Turtle Creek Park Conservancy’s The Write Stuff
Callier Cares Luncheon To Host A Lights-Out, After-Party For An Out-Of-This-World Event
There are those who will claim that North Texas is always the center of the universe. But according to the sky high brainiacs, this claim will be true on Monday, April 8, as a total solar eclipse will be visible with the moon merrily spinning between Mother Earth and Old Man Sol. While a partial eclipse will seen throughout all the 48 contiguous U.S. states, the drop-dead best … [Read more...] about Callier Cares Luncheon To Host A Lights-Out, After-Party For An Out-Of-This-World Event
2024 Healing Hands Luncheon Will Be A Sleight Of Hand Thanks To David “The Enigmatist” Kwong
An enigma is a mystery. At least that’s what Webster claims. For the HHM Health fundraiser, 2024 Healing Hands Luncheon Co-Chairs Christy Berry and Nancy Scripps and Honorary Co-Chairs Debbie and Ric Scripps have conjured up the 21st century poster child of “enigma” for their keynote speaker — David Kwong. As David’s friend Christy reported, “Prepare to be amazed as … [Read more...] about 2024 Healing Hands Luncheon Will Be A Sleight Of Hand Thanks To David “The Enigmatist” Kwong
Dallas Mavs Score A Luka Dončić Basket Of Goodies For Dallas CASA Parade Of Playhouses
As the hours whittle down to Sunday’s end of the Dallas CASA 2024 Parade of Playhouses at NorthPark Center, some folks have been wondering where the Dallas Mavs entry was. Leave it to the Mavs to do things differently. Instead of doing a playhouse for a background, they’re providing a playful "The Luka Dončić Prize Package" that earned the code name “I Love Luka!” The winner … [Read more...] about Dallas Mavs Score A Luka Dončić Basket Of Goodies For Dallas CASA Parade Of Playhouses
The Timing Of This 4th Of July Holiday Celebration Time-Off Is A Bit Of A Brain Scratcher
Perhaps next week should just be canceled. While that shocking idea sinks in, just think how Independence Day falling on a Tuesday creates all types of scheduling challenges and/or opportunities. Over the past months event organizers have been scratching their heads about the timing to celebrate the red-white-and-blue. All types of decisions were made. Klyde Warren … [Read more...] about The Timing Of This 4th Of July Holiday Celebration Time-Off Is A Bit Of A Brain Scratcher
Dallas Historical Society Fundraiser’s Name Is Adjusted But Purpose Remains The Same
The Dallas Historical Society is changing things up a bit for its fundraiser luncheon. It will be returning to the Fairmont on Friday, November 17 (aka the Friday before Thanksgiving), but it will have a new moniker. Instead of the “Awards For Excellence in Community Service,” it will be “Dallas History Makers Awards For Excellence.” But the purpose will remain the same — to … [Read more...] about Dallas Historical Society Fundraiser’s Name Is Adjusted But Purpose Remains The Same
What A Great Idea!: Trinity River Audubon Center’s Admission Is Free For The Rest Of 2023
One of the ultimate favorite four-letter words in these parts is “free.” It means that something of value is available for the getting without gouging your bankroll. That’s why the Trinity River Audubon Center’s news is such a home run for any and everybody in North Texas. Organizers decided to put in place a pilot free admission program for the first six months … [Read more...] about What A Great Idea!: Trinity River Audubon Center’s Admission Is Free For The Rest Of 2023
Break With The Usual: MySweetCharity Published The 10,000th Post This Morning
Today was a big day for MySweetCharity. It was what some would say was a milestone occasion. This morning at 11:30, MSC published its 10,000th post. While there were no champagne toasts nor celebratory luncheons, there were people and organizations that deserve recognition for this feat. One of the first businesses to support this “orphan blog” was Ebby Halliday. Despite … [Read more...] about Break With The Usual: MySweetCharity Published The 10,000th Post This Morning
Help Allen Premium Outlets Victims With Legitimate Life-Saving Means
North Texans were just emerging from the pandemic coma this past Saturday when a vile situation took place at a usually regarded family-friendly venue — the Allen Premium Outlets. It was just past 3 p.m. when a person took his anger out against the world on innocent strangers with at least eight murdered, dozens of other cruelly harmed and hundreds of others emotionally … [Read more...] about Help Allen Premium Outlets Victims With Legitimate Life-Saving Means