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Change Of Plans: KidneyTexas Inc.’s 2018 Runway Report

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KidneyTexas Inc. has had to make some changes for its 2018 Runway Report. It’s still at Brook Hollow, which should be quite spiffy since the ballroom is getting refreshed this summer. And the logo will once again be designed by Lynn Townsend Dealey.But there's been a change in the leadership. The original plan for co-chairs has been reduced to a chair. KidneyTexas … [Read more...] about Change Of Plans: KidneyTexas Inc.’s 2018 Runway Report

JUST IN: Crow Collection Of Asian Art Is Closed Until May 7

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If you had your heart set on visiting the Crow Collection of Asian Art in the next few days, better make other plans. The Museum is temporarily closed. Remember the word is “temporarily.” Seems that “due to work required by the Trammell Crow Center redevelopment project,” the museum is going to be on hiatus until Monday, May 7.However, the Museum will be open from 10 … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Crow Collection Of Asian Art Is Closed Until May 7

Weather Woes: They Claim The Rain Cometh This Saturday

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North Texas seems to be in a “Weekend Weather Woes” cycle with rainy times hitting on a regular basis those days off. Hate to be a Debbie Downer, but some fundraising activities are gonna have to find a mighty big umbrella if their events are gonna take place on Saturday.Cristo Rey Dallas’ Cristo Clay will carry on. After all, clay can be shot any old time.But the … [Read more...] about Weather Woes: They Claim The Rain Cometh This Saturday

Moody Coliseum Scores High Marks As The Setting For Bobby Lyle’s Receiving The J. Erik Jonsson Ethics Award

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When the announcement was made that the J. Erik Jonsson Ethics Award Luncheon was being moved from SMU’s grand ballroom to Moody Coliseum a couple of weeks before the presentation to Bobby Lyle on Thursday, March 29, a few eyebrows were raised. Perhaps it was long ago memories of proms being held in high school gyms that triggered images of metal folding chairs around bare … [Read more...] about Moody Coliseum Scores High Marks As The Setting For Bobby Lyle’s Receiving The J. Erik Jonsson Ethics Award

JUST IN: Dallas Symphony Association Exec Michelle Miller Burns Named Minnesota Orchestra President/CEO

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And the news keeps coming in today. This latest flash comes from Minnesota, but it deals with a change at the Dallas Symphony Orchestra (DSO) administrative offices. Dallas Symphony Association (DSA) Executive VP for Institutional Advancement/ COO Michelle Miller Burns has been named president/CEO of the Minnesota Orchestra replacing Kevin Smith, who will be retiring on Friday, … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Dallas Symphony Association Exec Michelle Miller Burns Named Minnesota Orchestra President/CEO

Despite The Death Of Robert Mayer Jr., WaterTower Theatre “Will Go Forward” With Its Original Plans To Honor His Inspiration At Its Spring Gala

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It was just last week that it was announced that the WaterTower Theatre Gala was shining a light on a couple of area leaders and playwrights. The plan called for Vicki Cheatwood and Steven Young to create ten-minute plays inspire by Bob Mayer Jr. and Kent Rathbun, respectively, to be part of the fundraiser on Thursday, March 29.However, just a day after the plans were … [Read more...] about Despite The Death Of Robert Mayer Jr., WaterTower Theatre “Will Go Forward” With Its Original Plans To Honor His Inspiration At Its Spring Gala

JUST IN: Former Senior Source President/CEO Molly Bogen Pulled Out Of Retirement To Serve As The Dallas Historical Society’s Interim Director

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Was it just a couple of years ago that Molly Bogen retired after serving more than 40 years at The Senior Source? When she started there in 1976, the organization was serving  1,000 older types with two program — the Foster Grandparent Program and the Retired Senior Employment program.As the baby boomers marched in lock step to AARP status, Molly led the nonprofit to … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Former Senior Source President/CEO Molly Bogen Pulled Out Of Retirement To Serve As The Dallas Historical Society’s Interim Director

MySweetCharity Is Getting “Refreshed”

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There comes a time when the good old familiar way gets to be sorta dusty and ho-hum. When MySweetCharity started in March 2010, it was a homepage with PlainsCapital Bank as its sole supporter. Later that year a Photo Gallery sneaked into place. Three years later the MSC Calendar was added to help event planners avoid fundraising collisions.Over the years the MSC has been … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Is Getting “Refreshed”

Change Of Plans: 2018 J. Erik Jonsson Ethics Award Luncheon Moved To Moody Coliseum Due To “An Unprecedented Response”

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Remember that post about Bobby B. Lyle’s receiving the J. Erik Jonsson Ethics Award at a luncheon on Thursday, March 29, at SMU’s Grand Ballroom?Well, there’s been a change. The organizers underestimated the response to having Bobby as the awardee.According to SMU’s Candy Crespo, “We have had an unprecedented response to the J. Erik Jonsson Ethics Award in terms of … [Read more...] about Change Of Plans: 2018 J. Erik Jonsson Ethics Award Luncheon Moved To Moody Coliseum Due To “An Unprecedented Response”

Spring Those Clocks Forward An Hour Saturday Night Or Be A Tardy Type Sunday

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So very sorry to report that you’re going to lose something this weekend. No, it’s not that five pounds that you’ve been wearing for ages. Rather, you’re gonna lose an hour thanks to those wonderful people who created daylight saving time 100 years ago on March 19, 1918, during World War I.What this loss does mean?If you don’t set your clocks ahead an hour when you … [Read more...] about Spring Those Clocks Forward An Hour Saturday Night Or Be A Tardy Type Sunday

JUST IN: LaunchAbility And My Possibilities Merge Thanks To Assistance From The Better Together Fund

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There’s been a lot of chatter about groups with similar goals and programs partnering up. As a result, the Better Together Fund was created on June 7, 2017, to assist in nonprofits coming together.On Monday, January 15, such a merger officially took place between My Possibilities and LaunchAbility. Made perfect sense. My Possibilities has been “a pioneer in vocational … [Read more...] about JUST IN: LaunchAbility And My Possibilities Merge Thanks To Assistance From The Better Together Fund