Thanks to a crowd of area leaders like Matrice Ellis-Kirk, Senator Royce West, Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett and Dallas City Council Member Adam Bazaldua, South Dallas Concert Choir, the Lincoln High School Band and longtime advocates for Forest Forward, the enthusiasm for the groundbreaking on Thursday, April 4, for Phase 1 — the revival of the Forest Theater — was … [Read more...] about Forest Forward Breaks Ground On Phase 1 With Shovels, Area Leaders And Unbridled Enthusiasm
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Wings Of Spring Was Heads And Tails As Literacy Achieves Assesses Future Priorities
Change has been afoot at Literacy Achieves, whose mission is teaching English and life skills to non-English-speaking adults and their young children. The 27-year-old non-profit quietly shuttered its West Dallas campus, for example, saying residents have been leaving the area due to a housing crunch. A new executive director, Vicki Keifer, took over in January after the … [Read more...] about Wings Of Spring Was Heads And Tails As Literacy Achieves Assesses Future Priorities
Easter In The Park Was A Mad Scramble For Eggs With The Pooch Parade’s Howling Competition
With more than 6,000 people on hand for Easter In Turtle Creek Park on Sunday, March 31, it appeared that every inch of the park’s 20 acres surrounding Arlington Hall was filled with families, friends and dogs. The free event, held from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., was hosted by the Turtle Creek Park Conservancy for the City of Dallas. Adding to the feet and paws on the ground were … [Read more...] about Easter In The Park Was A Mad Scramble For Eggs With The Pooch Parade’s Howling Competition
Family Gateway Is Shifting From A Lunch “Opportunity” To Dancing With “Denim And Diamonds”
Unlike years past, when Family Gateway held its Gateway to Opportunity featuring such speakers as former First Lady Laura Bush, her daughters Jenna Bush Hager and Barbara Pierce Bush, Chris Gardner, Daymond John and Magic Johnson as the keynote speakers, the organization helping families affected by homelessness is shifting its fundraising directions. Instead of a luncheon, … [Read more...] about Family Gateway Is Shifting From A Lunch “Opportunity” To Dancing With “Denim And Diamonds”
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: Easter In The Park
With more than 6,000 kids, adults, dogs and a couple of six-foot tall rabbits on hand, Turtle Creek Park looked like Easter Central on Sunday, March 31 for the Turtle Creek Park Conservancy's Easter in the Park. And there was something for everyone. Whether it was scrambling for eggs on the western lawn in front of Allman Pavilion, where the bunny posed with families for … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: Easter In The Park
Texas Cowboy Hall Of Fame Had A “Big Ball In Cowtown” For Skeeter Hagler And Four Other 2024 Inductees
This year's Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and fundraiser at Fort Worth's Billy Bob's Texas, presented by top sponsor Norris Foundation and JJ and Bobby Norris, was a true crowd-pleaser. In addition to legendary charro Tomas Garcilazo, sixth-generation cattleman Dave Scott III and rodeo world champion Fallon Taylor, there were two more inductees — different but … [Read more...] about Texas Cowboy Hall Of Fame Had A “Big Ball In Cowtown” For Skeeter Hagler And Four Other 2024 Inductees
JUST IN: Despite Denials, DSO President/CEO Kim Noltemy Is Leaving North Texas To Head Up L.A. Philharmonic
It was at the recent Mad Hatter's Lunch on Thursday, April 11, that Dallas Symphony Orchestra President/CEO Kim Noltemy was asked whether she was staying in Dallas. No, there had been no rumors about her heading elsewhere, but it seemed only logical. After all, having established a remarkable reputation for heading up the DSO since her arrival in 2018, it seemed natural that … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Despite Denials, DSO President/CEO Kim Noltemy Is Leaving North Texas To Head Up L.A. Philharmonic
JUST IN: Vince Gill, Midland To Headline All For The Hall’s Return To Dallas
Thanks to Anne and Steve Stodghill and Nashville's not-for-profit Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, North Texans will have the chance to get up close and personal with C&W superstar Vince Gill as well as Midland, the flat-out coolest Texas country band around. Both will appear here in September as part of All for the Hall Dallas, a special, two-day … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Vince Gill, Midland To Headline All For The Hall’s Return To Dallas
2024 Sold-Out Junior Symphony Ball With 2,700+ Guests Results In Record-Breaking $497,000 Check
While North Texas high schoolers are getting ready for final exams and graduations, some of them have literally closed the books on the Dallas Symphony Orchestra League's (DSOL) 2024 Junior Symphony Ball (JSB) with a check presentation. Held Monday at the Meyerson, the event had DSOL President Nancy Labadie, JSB Chair Suzanne Austin and some of the JSB co-chairs presenting … [Read more...] about 2024 Sold-Out Junior Symphony Ball With 2,700+ Guests Results In Record-Breaking $497,000 Check
Grovel Alert: 2024 Equest Blue Ribbon Gala
With less than ten days until the big fundraiser, the Equest Blue Ribbon Gala Co-Chairs Calvert Collins-Bratton and Melissa Oates have passed the word that the hoedown is nearing a sold-out status. With the event moving to the Hilton Anatole's Chantilly Ballroom after years at its Texas Horse Park homebase, the gals report that places are getting as scares as oats in … [Read more...] about Grovel Alert: 2024 Equest Blue Ribbon Gala
Rita Wilson Dishes On Hollywood, Music, Tom Hanks, Male Journalists And Spanx At 2024 Chick Lit Luncheon
Perhaps the Community Partners Of Dallas' 2024 Chick Lit Luncheon should have been renamed Chic Lace, what with Co-Chairs Cathy James and Lisa Ogle and keynote speaker Rita Wilson all dolled up in various styles and brands of lace at the Hilton Anatole on Friday, March 22. Going against the lacy trend was NBC 5 Morning Co-Anchor Laura Harris, who would interview Rita and was … [Read more...] about Rita Wilson Dishes On Hollywood, Music, Tom Hanks, Male Journalists And Spanx At 2024 Chick Lit Luncheon