There are a lot of happy faces at The Dallas Opera. The Linda and Mitch Hart Institute for Women Conductors at The Dallas Opera has been receiving kudos throughout the operatic world. Established in 2015, it was created to “support the career aspirations and advancement of women conductors and administrators in the field of opera, while addressing the thorny problems resulting … [Read more...] about The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Renews Its $500,000 Grant To Support The Second Linda And Mitch Hart Institute For Women Conductors
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JUST IN: 2018 Milestones Luncheon To Have Laura Dern As Keynoter And Salute Jeanne Phillips As Sustainer Of The Year
Thanks to just a couple of drops of rain last night, window wipers and umbrellas were put into action. But that didn’t deter the Junior Leaguers of Dallas like Pam Busbee, Kristi Hoyl, Linda Perryman Evans, Margo Goodwin, Paige McDaniel, Lisa Loy Laughlin and Joanna Clarke from gathering at Regen Fearon’s Preston Hollow home. As if the home that used to belong to Ginny … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2018 Milestones Luncheon To Have Laura Dern As Keynoter And Salute Jeanne Phillips As Sustainer Of The Year
Sherice And Tim Brown To Co-Chair Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Great Dallas’ 2018 Big Black Tie Ball
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Dallas will have Sherice Brown and her Heisman Trophy winning/Pro Football Hall of Fame husband Tim Brown as its co-chairs for the 2018 Big Black Tie Ball at the Omni Dallas Hotel on Saturday, October 13.According to BBBS of Greater Dallas President Bill Chinn, “Here at Big Brothers Big Sister of Greater Dallas, we love to see Dallas … [Read more...] about Sherice And Tim Brown To Co-Chair Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Great Dallas’ 2018 Big Black Tie Ball
JUST IN: Delicious Deets Revealed At North Texas Food Bank’s Harvest Kick-Off Party
Joining the people with good taste at Stephan Pyles’ Flora Street Café tonight was the 2018 Harvest committee to hear about details for the fifth annual North Texas Food Bank fundraiser from Co-Chairs Maggie Cooke Kipp and Melinda Knowles and Honorary Chair Stephan.As reported previously, the shindig of food-festing will take place at the Dallas Arboretum on … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Delicious Deets Revealed At North Texas Food Bank’s Harvest Kick-Off Party
A Muddy Kentucky Derby Track Didn’t Dampen Cinco De Derby For TAG-ers At The Arboretum
After days of rain, the wet stuff exited North Texas and dumped on Kentucky on Saturday, May 5. Now normally Kentucky’s weather woes wouldn’t bother North Texans a flip. But this Saturday was the Run for the Roses in Louisville and locals Lisa and Kenny Troutt had three ponies in the Kentucky Derby lineup.Perhaps that fact plus the perfect, sunny day in North Texas had … [Read more...] about A Muddy Kentucky Derby Track Didn’t Dampen Cinco De Derby For TAG-ers At The Arboretum
JUST IN: 2018 Zoo To Do Co-Chairs Kim And Greg Hext Announce Plans For Safari Soirée With Some New Events And Faces
2018 Zoo To Do (Z2D) Co-Chairs Kim and Greg Hext weren’t going to let the threat of thunder, lightning and hail hold them back last night at the Dallas Zoo. They were bound and determined to share plans for the Zoo's annual mega fundraiser. And, boy, were there plans.This year’s Z2D’s theme is Safari Soirée and it will return to the Dallas Zoo on Saturday, October … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2018 Zoo To Do Co-Chairs Kim And Greg Hext Announce Plans For Safari Soirée With Some New Events And Faces
JUST IN: Dallas Summer Musical Reveals Talent For 2018 Gala Including Jane Lynch, Matthew Morrison, Shoshana Bean And “An Unknown”
With the sun setting in the west and the traffic crammed on Woodall Rodgers headed toward the sunset, the Dallas Summer Musical friends and funders were in the cool confines of Museum Tower high rise to hear about the “talent trifecta” that will be on stage at the Music Hall at Fair Park on Saturday, November 3.2018 DSM Gala Co-Chairs John Clutts and Cara Owens with DSM … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Dallas Summer Musical Reveals Talent For 2018 Gala Including Jane Lynch, Matthew Morrison, Shoshana Bean And “An Unknown”
Dallas Museum Of Art’s 2018-2019 Board Of Trustees Officers And Members Announced
The Dallas Museum of Art’s Board of Trustees’ new officers have been announced with Bill Lamont Jr. succeeding Melissa Foster Fetter as chairman. Catherine Marcus Rose, Shonn Brown and Susan Byrne Montgomery will continue to hold their positions as president, vice president and treasurer, respectively.According to Catherine, “The future of our Museum is brighter … [Read more...] about Dallas Museum Of Art’s 2018-2019 Board Of Trustees Officers And Members Announced
Rebecca Fletcher’s 2018 Art Ball Netted $1.3M For Dallas Museum Of Art
2018 Art Ball Chair Rebecca Fletcher and Dallas Museum of Art Director Agustin Arteaga are very happy campers. The tally has just been revealed that Rebecca’s "Horizon: New. Now. Next." provided $1.3M for the DMA’s “commitment to presenting diverse exhibitions, providing innovative educational and public programs and caring for a permanent collection of more than 24,000 objects … [Read more...] about Rebecca Fletcher’s 2018 Art Ball Netted $1.3M For Dallas Museum Of Art
The ‘Very Complicated’ Sam Houston And His Era Take Center Stage At The Dallas Theater Center Guild’s 2018 Salon
There's no doubt that Sam Houston was one of the most important figures in Texas history. The Virginia-born soldier and politician spent time with the Cherokee Nation, served as governor of Tennessee, won a great victory at the Battle of San Jacinto and, as governor of Texas, declined to swear loyalty to the Confederacy. Shortly thereafter he retired to Huntsville, where he was … [Read more...] about The ‘Very Complicated’ Sam Houston And His Era Take Center Stage At The Dallas Theater Center Guild’s 2018 Salon
JUST IN: Fabio Luisi Named Dallas Symphony Orchestra Music Director Designate
After a two-year search, the Dallas Symphony Orchestra will have a new music director. The news conference just broke up introducing Fabio Luisi as the Dallas Symphony Orchestra’s new music director designate for the 2019-2020 season. According to plan, the Italian-born conductor will assumed the title of Music Director in the 2020-2021 season.In addressing the attendees at … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Fabio Luisi Named Dallas Symphony Orchestra Music Director Designate