Earlier this year April looked like the big fundraising month of the year. However, the coronavirus forced event planners to either shift gears to future dates or to cancel their fundraisers. From today’s notices, it appears that April’s highlights will only be Palm Sunday, Passover and Easter. Here’s today’s rundown: Cancellations Salvation Army D/FW Command’s … [Read more...] about March 30 Updates On Cancellations, Reschedules And Postponements
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Bumbershoot And Galoshes Advisory: Tomorrow Is Gonna Be A Wet One With Reduced Testings
Hope you enjoyed the weekend's walk-about weather, because Monday is gonna be a 180-degree turn. In the wake of the tornadic weather that hit Jonesboro, Arkansas, Saturday, North Texas will have some grumbles and rumbles tomorrow. Staying true to the past and being prepared for lots of drip-drops, thunder and weather warnings from area weather-casters, tell the pooches just … [Read more...] about Bumbershoot And Galoshes Advisory: Tomorrow Is Gonna Be A Wet One With Reduced Testings
March 26 Updates On Cancellations And Reschedulings
Like their neighbors, North Texan nonprofits are suffering from the blight of coronavirus. There are nonprofits that will either not survive this situation or they’ll bond together with like programs to help those in need. Today’s collection of cancellations and reschedules have wiped the calendar of any fundraising activities past Easter. They include the … [Read more...] about March 26 Updates On Cancellations And Reschedulings
JUST IN: Dallas County Launches Shelter-In-Place Status Starting Monday At 11:59 P.M.
Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins just announced that Dallas County will adjust into shelter-in-place (“SIP”) starting Monday, March 23, at 11:59 p.m. The order basically bans people from leaving their residences for anything but an "essential" activity. What does that mean? The word “essential” is the word that determines your world. What you may consider important to … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Dallas County Launches Shelter-In-Place Status Starting Monday At 11:59 P.M.
March 19 Roundup of Cancellations, Extensions, Reschedules, Postponements, Suspensions And Closures
Following the local, county and state officials raising the restrictions on gatherings in the last 24 hours, nonprofits have been in meetings trying to decide on their strategies for the future. Looking at the April and May calendars, some folks are eyeballing future dates. In the meantime, here is the list of nonprofits and events that have changed their plans … [Read more...] about March 19 Roundup of Cancellations, Extensions, Reschedules, Postponements, Suspensions And Closures
March 17 Updates On Cancellations, Postponements, Reschedulings And Temporary Closure
As if nerves weren’t raw enough, tonight may up the ante. There are predictions of North Texas being hit by some thunderstorms rolling into the wee hours. And is if this weather weren’t enough, more of the area’s nonprofits are reporting changes to plans including the following: Canceled The Dallas Opera's performances and programs for the 2019/2020 season Dallas … [Read more...] about March 17 Updates On Cancellations, Postponements, Reschedulings And Temporary Closure
March 14 Update Of Area Closures And Cancellations
As containment of the coronavirus continues, so do the announcements of cancellations and closures. The Dallas Opera The Dallas Opera's Kern Wildenthal General Director/CEO Ian Derrer announced that "we have made the difficult decision to cancel all performances, education and community engagement programs and donor events through April 28, 2020. This includes all … [Read more...] about March 14 Update Of Area Closures And Cancellations
Friday, March 13’s Roundup Of Cancellations, Postponements, Suspensions And Closures Resulting From Coronavirus Concerns
LATE UPDATE: 2020 Art Ball Chair Brian Bolke just sent word that the spring black-tie favorite Dallas Museum of Art fundraiser slated for Saturday, April 18, has been canceled. According to DMA Eugene McDermott Director Agustin Arteaga, "We are deeply indebted to Ball Chair Brian Bolke who brought a dynamic vision to this year’s gala. We are also appreciative of you, our … [Read more...] about Friday, March 13’s Roundup Of Cancellations, Postponements, Suspensions And Closures Resulting From Coronavirus Concerns
Turtle Creek Conservancy’s Easter In The Park And Pooch Parade Are Canceled
If dressing up in your finery and strolling with your pooch on Easter Sunday at Turtle Creek Park has become a tradition, you're gonna be out of luck this year. Turtle Creek Conservancy President/CEO Gay Donnell Willis has just sent word that this year's Easter in the Park and Pooch Parade on Sunday, April 12, are canceled. According to Gay, "This is heartbreaking for … [Read more...] about Turtle Creek Conservancy’s Easter In The Park And Pooch Parade Are Canceled
Dallas Symphony Orchestra Cancels Performances Until March 22 And The Meyerson Is Closed For The Time Being
In accordance with the state of emergency conditions announced last night prohibiting events with more than 500 people for seven days, the Dallas Symphony Orchestra has canceled all performances at the Meyerson through Sunday, March 22. According to Dallas Symphony Association Board of Governors Chair Sanjiv Yajnik, "As COVID-19 becomes an intensifying health concern, … [Read more...] about Dallas Symphony Orchestra Cancels Performances Until March 22 And The Meyerson Is Closed For The Time Being
2020 Children’s Cancer Fund Gala And Activities Are Canceled
The coronavirus has just claimed another children's nonprofit fundraiser — the 2020 Children's Cancer Fund Gala scheduled for Friday, April 17, at the Hilton Anatole. Children's Cancer Fund Executive Director Jennifer Arthur reported that after having "close talks with Children's Medical Center and the Executive Board, we regretfully made the difficult decision to cancel … [Read more...] about 2020 Children’s Cancer Fund Gala And Activities Are Canceled