So this Fourth of July is definitely going to be different from any in the past. On the heels of the governor's tightening restriction, many traditional parades, festivals and celebrations won’t take place. But why not take this passel of lemons and make a pitcher of lemonade? Here are some reasons why this change of plans might not be all that bad. It means that … [Read more...] about Bring Some Fireworks Home For The Fourth Of July Holiday Weekend
Music
A Passing: Ryan Anthony
Ryan Anthony was world-renowned for his bringing the most amazing sounds out of a trumpet. The Dallas Symphony Orchestra was lucky indeed when they managed to have him join its musical ensemble in 2004. In many ways, Ryan was too good to be true with his movie star looks, his boy-next–door personality and his too-good-for-words family. What many didn’t realize was that Ryan … [Read more...] about A Passing: Ryan Anthony
JUST IN: 2020 Cattle Baron’s Ball Is Getting Back To Its Roots With A Change Of Locations
2020 is definitely requiring flexibility. While many fundraising events are juggling schedules and locations to meet the ever-changing COVID-19 conditions, 2020 Cattle Baron’s Ball Co-Chairs Diana Hamilton and Heather Randall decided “to embrace our roots.” And they aren’t talking about the follicle types. For years, the American Cancer Society mega-fundraiser was held … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2020 Cattle Baron’s Ball Is Getting Back To Its Roots With A Change Of Locations
Dallas Blooms Enhances “The Sounds [And Sights] Of Spring” With Topiaries, Tulips And Technology
As if the Dallas Arboretum's grounds in full regalia weren't enough, a press conference was held on Friday, February 28, to reveal that this year's Dallas Blooms will literally provide "The Sounds Of Spring." In addition to hundreds of thousands of blossoms and music-oriented topiaries, the Arboretum has been working with the Callier Center for Communication Disorders to assist … [Read more...] about Dallas Blooms Enhances “The Sounds [And Sights] Of Spring” With Topiaries, Tulips And Technology
Dallas Symphony Orchestra Is Tuning Up For A Couple of Major Fundraisers
If ever North Texas needed a little music, the Dallas Symphony Orchestra is going to provide it. The staff has been busy charging ahead with plans for the fall and winter with some big fundraising events. And they’ve even tweaked them to be social-distancing-friendly. First on the calendar will be the annual Dallas Symphony Orchestra Gala on Saturday, September 12, at … [Read more...] about Dallas Symphony Orchestra Is Tuning Up For A Couple of Major Fundraisers
We’ve Rescheduled!: Austin Street Center’s Humble Beginnings Luncheon
According to Austin Street Center CEO Dan Roby, Austin Street Center is excited to announce a new date for our 20th Annual Humble Beginnings Luncheon featuring Tony and Grammy Award-Winning performer, Leslie Odom Jr. As a result of the COVID-19 outbreak in March, Austin Street Center’s spring signature luncheon, originally scheduled for Wednesday, April 29, was postponed … [Read more...] about We’ve Rescheduled!: Austin Street Center’s Humble Beginnings Luncheon
We’ve Rescheduled! – Turtle Creek Conservancy’s Day At The Races
According to Turtle Creek Conversancy CEO/President Gay Donnell Willis, The annual Kentucky Derby-themed fundraiser thrown by the Turtle Creek Conservancy is one of Dallas’ favorite spring parties, so when the announcement came from Churchill Downs that the Derby was moving to Saturday, September 5, Day at the Races swiftly followed suit! Day at the Races is the … [Read more...] about We’ve Rescheduled! – Turtle Creek Conservancy’s Day At The Races
We’ve Rescheduled! – Resource Center’s Toast To Life Sequins And Saddles
According to Resource Center’s CEO Cece Cox, If there is one thing that we’ve learned over 37 years at the Center, it’s being flexible and resilient in serving the needs of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer/questioning (LGBTQ) and HIV communities of North Texas. Even as the coronavirus pandemic continues to create new challenges daily, the Center is … [Read more...] about We’ve Rescheduled! – Resource Center’s Toast To Life Sequins And Saddles
We’ve Rescheduled! – Our Friend’s Place’s Gala, Auction And Casino Night
According to Our Friend’s Place Executive Director Sue Thiers Hesseltine, Our Friends Place was ready to “run for the roses” at our annual Gala, Auction And Casino Night, our biggest fundraiser of the year to empower homeless young women and at-risk youth which was postponed from Saturday, May 5 (Kentucky Derby Day), due to COVID-19. The new date for our Gala, Auction … [Read more...] about We’ve Rescheduled! – Our Friend’s Place’s Gala, Auction And Casino Night
Dallas Symphony Orchestra League Does A Masked Check Presentation Of $954,722
COVID-19 has stepped up creativity nowadays. One example took place for the Dallas Symphony Orchestra League’s check presentation to Dallas Symphony Orchestra President/CEO Kim Noltemy. It started off with a Zoom meeting of the DSOL-ers presided by DSOL President Kim Brannon, who officially ended her tenure and virtually handed over the gavel to incoming DSOL President Anne … [Read more...] about Dallas Symphony Orchestra League Does A Masked Check Presentation Of $954,722
We’ve Rescheduled! – Girls Inc. 50th Anniversary Virtual Gala
According to Girls Inc. Metropolitan Dallas CEO Beth Myers and 50th Anniversary Gala Co-Chairs Stacey Doré and Carrie Freeman Parsons, Girls Inc. of Metropolitan Dallas was set to celebrate 50 years of transforming girls’ lives and inspiring them to be strong, smart and bold at a gala planned for Friday, May 1, that was cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic. We … [Read more...] about We’ve Rescheduled! – Girls Inc. 50th Anniversary Virtual Gala