UPDATE [9:30 p.m.] - There’s confusion about an announcement made late this afternoon by Dallas County Court Judge Clay Jenkins regarding how far the coronavirus restrictions would extend. Nonetheless, the nonprofits still made changes to their May and June plans. This afternoon Dallas County Court Judge Clay Jenkins announced the extension of the county’s stay-at-home … [Read more...] about April 3 Updates On Reschedules And Postponements
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Get Up And Get Doing: Brush Up On Your John Hancock
When the signers of the Declaration of Independence put their names literally on the line, Congress President John Hancock boldly wrote his, saying, “There John Bull can read my name without spectacles, he may double his reward and I put him at defiance.” Over the decades, cursive writing was part of a grade school’s curriculum. But someone decided that it was an … [Read more...] about Get Up And Get Doing: Brush Up On Your John Hancock
March 27 Cancellations, Postponements, Reschedules and Virtual Activities
North Texas has trudged through another battle week against coronavirus. But today there’s good news. About time! The North Texas nonprofits are looking to the future and scheduling activities to the fall. In addition to the ahead-of-the-times North Texas Cares program, the hardworking area nonprofits are looking to summer and fall regrouping and thriving. Here is today's … [Read more...] about March 27 Cancellations, Postponements, Reschedules and Virtual Activities
March 24 Update On Cancellations And Reschedulings
Maybe it was because Mother Nature was giving North Texas a break while other parts of the country were shivering in late snowstorms and recovering from earthquakes, but the sun was actually shining and people were walking their kids in strollers and pooches on leashes. Why, there were even signs of spring-like growth! Today's bad news was a minimum as North Texans … [Read more...] about March 24 Update On Cancellations And Reschedulings
March 23 Updates Of Cancellations, Reschedules And Postponements
Because of the weekend announcements of adjustments both county and statewide about the changes in everyday life, you just knew that organizers would change their plans for upcoming fundraisers. Read the updates and look for a surge of reschedules! Canceled Dallas Black Dance Theatre performances and Academy classes through Thursday, April 30 Big Thought’s 8th … [Read more...] about March 23 Updates Of Cancellations, Reschedules And Postponements
North Texans Are “Investing” In Small Businesses With Gift Cards
You’ve got to hand it to North Texans. They’re not going to let others crater because of some nasty little bug. Word has just arrived that people are buying gift cards from local shops and services that are fearful of suspending operations in the future. As one person put it, “I’m simply investing in their future. They don't know what lies ahead, and I want to ease their … [Read more...] about North Texans Are “Investing” In Small Businesses With Gift Cards
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 16 Updates On Cancellations, Postponements, Reschedulings And Temporary Closures
Since yesterday, more North Texas nonprofits have made painful decisions to cancel, postpone, reschedule or temporarily close operations for the well-being of clients, staff members, guests and volunteers. Here are the latest groups reporting: Rescheduled University Christian Church’s Alive at the Bass scheduled for Tuesday, March 17, at the Bass is rescheduled for … [Read more...] about March 16 Updates On Cancellations, Postponements, Reschedulings And Temporary Closures
March 15 Update Of North Texas Nonprofit Cancellations And Adjustments
While there are more cancellations of North Texas fundraisers being reported, there are also those groups that are regrouping to raise awareness and funds for their nonprofits. Some are postponing to summer, fall and winter dates; others are going virtual. And then there are some that are waiting to see if further restrictions will be made in the days to come before deciding … [Read more...] about March 15 Update Of North Texas Nonprofit Cancellations And Adjustments
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