At noon today NorthPark Center’s NorthCourt was filled with beautiful music and news. The occasion was the official kick-off of the second Cliburn International Junior Piano Competition and Festival.The Cliburn President/CEO Jacques Marquis told the crowd that for the first time, the event would be held in Dallas from Friday, May 31, to Saturday, June 8. During that … [Read more...] about JUST IN: The Cliburn International Junior Piano Competition And Festival Is Coming To Dallas And Tickets Just Went On Sale
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JUST IN: Big Thought Is Thinking Big For Its 30th Anniversary Celebration
Back in 1989, two births were taking place. The first commercial internet service providers were popping. On the local scene Mitch Jericho and Edith O’Donnell founded Big Thought to “cultivate creativity and imagination in the lives of young people throughout Dallas.” Both bouncing babies have grown in importance and reach over the past 30 years.To celebrate Big Thought’s … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Big Thought Is Thinking Big For Its 30th Anniversary Celebration
NorthPark Kicks Off The New Year With The Reveal Of Its Ambassador Class Of 2019
When NorthPark Center celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2015 with “Fifty Years Of Giving,” the giving didn’t stop. NorthPark First Lady Nancy Nasher and Fashion and Lifestyle Ambassador Kimberly Schlegel Whitman came up with the idea of having a year-long ambassador program that would be made up of individuals known for their philanthropic contributions. During their … [Read more...] about NorthPark Kicks Off The New Year With The Reveal Of Its Ambassador Class Of 2019
Dallas Summer Musicals Took A Well-Deserved Bow At “An Evening With The Best Of Broadway”
While politicos sparred about the future of Fair Park, the Park’s Music Hall was a memory maker for “An Evening With The Best Of Broadway” on Saturday, November 2.There were some who actually recalled how the Dallas Summer Musicals were known as the Starlight Operetta and had Charles Meeker as its first executive director. When he resigned in 1961 to oversee productions at … [Read more...] about Dallas Summer Musicals Took A Well-Deserved Bow At “An Evening With The Best Of Broadway”
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: An Evening With The Best Of Broadway
Just weeks before the announcement of the getting-to-kn0w-you of the Dallas Summer Musical and the AT&T Center, the new generation of the DSM was receiving bravos for its "An Evening With the Best of Broadway" at Fair Park's Music Hall on Saturday, November 3.While the agenda was similar to The Dallas Opera's First Night with pre-show seated black tie dinner, … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: An Evening With The Best Of Broadway
MySweetWishList: 2019 Equest Gala
According to 2019 Equest Gala Co-Chairs Annie and Teal Griffeth,“Equest’s Gala, an Arabian-themed affair, to be held on Saturday, March 23, at Sixty Five Hundred, will be celebrating the achievements of Equest’s remarkable 38-year history of enhancing the quality of life for children and adults with diverse needs through the human-horse connection.“Open … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: 2019 Equest Gala
MySweetMusic For Christmas 2018 – Part 4
The day is winding down. The Christmas tree that had earlier been surrounded by colorful gifts is now doing a solo act. The leftovers have been stored away for recycling into snacks and meals in the days ahead. Now is the time to just settle back and catch your breath.Here are the final MySweetMusic tunes for Christmas 2018 to help you write those thank you notes and get … [Read more...] about MySweetMusic For Christmas 2018 – Part 4
MySweetMusic For Christmas 2018 – Part 3
Santa, Rudolph and the rest of the reindeer are just finishing up their deliveries and your day of celebrating has just begun... that is, unless you have munchkins, who have been up for a couple of hours.While you transition from filling the living room with torn gift wrap and unraveled ribbons to holiday feasting in the dining room, MySweetMusic will provide some musical … [Read more...] about MySweetMusic For Christmas 2018 – Part 3
MySweetMusic For Christmas 2018 – Part 2
This MySweetMusic is just made for those who are waiting to greet Kris Kringle. As you and the jolly, old fellow sip hot chocolate and snarf down sugar cookies, why not sing along with these tunes? And the words are so big that the two of you won't even need your glasses!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YURKaThCDME … [Read more...] about MySweetMusic For Christmas 2018 – Part 2
MySweetMusic For Christmas 2018 – Part 1
Tis Christmas Eve with North Texans scurrying all over the place. Some are heading to churches; some are making last purchases; some are traveling to holiday escapes; some are settling down to being at home with family and friends.And then there are those who are trying to get the little ones to bed, so gifts can be wrapped and stockings filled.If you're one of those … [Read more...] about MySweetMusic For Christmas 2018 – Part 1
MySweetWishList: 2019 Art Ball
According to Art Ball 2019 Co-Chairs Lindsey Collins and Amanda Shufeldt,“We recently announced Art Ball 2019, themed ‘Form & Function: A Celebration of Craftsmanship Throughout the Collection,’ will be held Saturday, April 27, at the Dallas Museum of Art. Proceeds from the 54th annual Art Ball will directly support the DMA’s commitment to presenting diverse … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: 2019 Art Ball