It's an honest fact that there are fellow North Texans needing Austin Street Center. But daily ... no, make that hourly... the facility just southeast of downtown Dallas and it staff have to deal with providing "the basic needs of the most vulnerable homeless." As disappointing as it is to admit that there are those in North Texas just struggling to survive, Austin Street … [Read more...] about Multi-Talented Edward Norton To Keynote 25th Humble Beginnings For Austin Street Center
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JUST IN: Texas Ballet Theater Executive Director Vanessa Logan To Bow Out For A New Role In The Northeast
Word just arrived that Texas Ballet Theater (TBT) Executive Director Vanessa Logan has “accepted a new position in the Northeast, allowing her to be closer to her family.” In making the announcement, TBT Board Of Governors Board Chair Anne T. Bass said, “While we will greatly miss Vanessa and her leadership at TBT, we support her decision to do what is best for her and … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Texas Ballet Theater Executive Director Vanessa Logan To Bow Out For A New Role In The Northeast
Musical Duo Katharine McPhee And David Foster To Headline Turtle Creek Chorale’s Rhapsody Gala
Some folks dread Mondays with all the angst of the week ahead. But let's shift that past anxiety with nothing but great news today. First on the list took place this past Saturday at the Turtle Creek Chorale's 45th birthday celebration at Gilley's Dallas. As gangbusting as it was, despite the area storms, 2025 Turtle Creek Chorale Rhapsody Gala Chair Whitney Strauss revealed … [Read more...] about Musical Duo Katharine McPhee And David Foster To Headline Turtle Creek Chorale’s Rhapsody Gala
Threats Of Rainy Weather Didn’t Deter 2025 Family Night At Six Flags From Partying The Night Away
With weather guessers warning of stormy conditions days before the 57th Family Night at Six Flags on Friday, April 4, Women's Auxiliary to Children's Medical Center Dallas President Wynne Brown and Event Co-Chairs Claire Arnot, Meredith Baird, Bessie Doffermyer and Sarita Francis were prepared with back-up plans. As it was, Mother Nature held her temper and loads of families … [Read more...] about Threats Of Rainy Weather Didn’t Deter 2025 Family Night At Six Flags From Partying The Night Away
2024-2025 DSOL Efforts Pay Off With $1.3M+ For DSO Education And Outreach Programs
Making her grand finale as 2024-2025 Dallas Symphony Orchestra League president, Dixey Arterburn sprung a surprise on guests at the DSOL's spring tea. During the tea at Anne Seanor's home, Dixey presented the three following awards: The Ovation Award to Marena Gault The Maestro Award to Barbara Averitt The Heart Of Gold Award To Anne Seanor But then she topped … [Read more...] about 2024-2025 DSOL Efforts Pay Off With $1.3M+ For DSO Education And Outreach Programs
AWARE Affair Returned To Gilley’s Dallas With Purple Coats And A Boot Kicking Live Auction
Energized by the memory of those who have lost the fight to Alzheimer's and others who are currently in the trenches against the deadly disease, AWARE Dallas' AWARE Affair has become a celebration of the progress in battling the disease. On Friday, April 4, the 2025 AWARE Affair returned to Gilley's Dallas with a heck of a lot of whooping and debuted the addition of the "purple … [Read more...] about AWARE Affair Returned To Gilley’s Dallas With Purple Coats And A Boot Kicking Live Auction
JUST IN: The Stewpot Alliance’s 2025 Soup’s On! Scored A Whopping $598K And Revealed 2026 Leadership And Deets
As the spring of 2025 fundraising starts transitioning into the annual summer hiatus, some good news about the first half of 2025 was heard at Lydia and Dan Novakov's home last night. As the rooms filled with all types of The Stewpot friends like Sarah Losinger and Debbie and David Johnson, across the way from Monica and Jay Rosser while Ray Francis was making his way to … [Read more...] about JUST IN: The Stewpot Alliance’s 2025 Soup’s On! Scored A Whopping $598K And Revealed 2026 Leadership And Deets
Denim and Diamonds To Honor Jack Matthews With Annette Strauss Community Service Award
Fall is just six months away and as folks have their bags packed for summer getaways, those with long-term planning in mind are looking to the third and fourth quarters of 2025. Already Family Gateway has its sights set on Saturday, November 8, at Gilley's Dallas for the Denim and Diamonds fundraiser with Alex and Gowri Sharma serving as honorary co-chairs. In … [Read more...] about Denim and Diamonds To Honor Jack Matthews With Annette Strauss Community Service Award
JUST IN: The Eugene And Margaret McDermott Foundation Gifts $500K To TACA
At Wednesday's TACA Silver Cup Luncheon at the Omni Dallas Hotel, the plan was to honor 2025 Silver Cup recipients Gayle Halperin and Jim Nugent. While it was a glorious honor, the spotlight shifted to the announcement that The Eugene And Margaret McDermott was gifting an "historic $500K gift" to TACA. The "largest single-year gift" to TACA in its 57-year history, it "will … [Read more...] about JUST IN: The Eugene And Margaret McDermott Foundation Gifts $500K To TACA
JUST IN: 2025-2026 Dallas Symphony Orchestra League Leadership Revealed
With the last dance of the Dallas Symphony Orchestra League's Debutante Presentation Ball just a sweet memory, 2024-2025 DSOL President Dixey Arterburn has announced the organization's 2025-2026 leadership. Heading up the league will be Claire Catrino as president with Patti Flowers serving as president-elect. The rest of the officers will include … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2025-2026 Dallas Symphony Orchestra League Leadership Revealed
JUST IN: Tavia Hunt To Chair 2026 Sweetheart Ball With Date And Location Already Set
With the 2025 Sweetheart Ball held just a couple of weeks ago, the fundraising group of women that supports "cardiology research at UT Southwestern Medical Center" has already laid out plans for next year's black-tie event. First lady of the Kansas City Chiefs Tavia Hunt will chair the event. According to Tavia, "It is my honor to continue the longstanding and … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Tavia Hunt To Chair 2026 Sweetheart Ball With Date And Location Already Set