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JUST IN: Big Thought Is Thinking Big For Its 30th Anniversary Celebration

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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

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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

Business Council For The Arts Leadership Hosts 2018 Obelisk Awardees At A Private Reception

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With the 2018 Obelisk Awards Luncheon less than a month away, the class of 2018 awardees were honored by the Business Council for the Arts leadership with a reception on Wednesday, October 17, at the Thompson and Knight offices at One Arts Plaza. Here is a report from the field:Business Council for the Arts (BCA) hosted an evening reception on Wednesday, October 17, … [Read more...] about Business Council For The Arts Leadership Hosts 2018 Obelisk Awardees At A Private Reception

All Hands Were On Deck For The Dallas Opera’s First Night Event Celebrating Its 62nd Season

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More than one "first" was celebrated when The Dallas Opera presented its gala First Night event on Friday, October 12, at the Winspear Opera House. Not only was "The Flying Dutchman" presented to kick off the Opera's 62nd season—the first time the renowned work by Richard Wagner had been staged by The Dallas Opera since 1994. But the performance also marked the debut of Ian … [Read more...] about All Hands Were On Deck For The Dallas Opera’s First Night Event Celebrating Its 62nd Season

MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert!: 2018 First Night

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Before opening The Dallas Opera season with a performance of “The Flying Dutchman” on Friday, October 12, the 2018 First Night tip-top sponsors showed their black-tie elegance at a fabulous seated dinner in a dazzling tent adjacent to the Winspear Opera House.From the blue diamond carpeting to the diamond gems adorning the ladies, the evening supper could have … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert!: 2018 First Night

The Dallas Opera’s 2018 First Sight Had All The Flourish That Carmen Would Have Died For

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Thursday, September 11, was one of those rare North Texas days when it wasn’t too hot, wasn’t too cold, wasn’t too bright and shiny, wasn’t too cloudy and gloomy. It was absolutely perfect and the ladies who lunch fashionably and love opera took full advantage of it at The Dallas Opera’s First Sight at the Winspear Opera House.Before adjourning to the … [Read more...] about The Dallas Opera’s 2018 First Sight Had All The Flourish That Carmen Would Have Died For

JUST IN: Kim And Greg Hext To Co-Chair 2019 First Sight/First Night And They’ve Already Landed The Luncheon Chair

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Just before the curtain went up tonight for "The Flying Dutchman" at the Winspear Opera House, the First Night big ticket black-tie crowd attended a seated dinner in a glamorous tent adjacent to the Winspear.The Dallas Opera Board Chair Lynn McBee announced to the guests that Kim and Greg Hext had agreed to co-chair the 2019 First Sight/First Night.When cornered … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Kim And Greg Hext To Co-Chair 2019 First Sight/First Night And They’ve Already Landed The Luncheon Chair

The Dallas Opera’s First Night Tent Is In Final Stages Of Preparation For Friday Night

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And while the Zoo To Do 2018 is finding cover over at the Hyatt Regency Dallas on Saturday night due to the predicted storms, The Dallas Opera's black-tie First Night is staying happily put at the Winspear. For the seated dinner preceding the production of "The Flying Dutchman" and the after party, an impressive tent was in its final stages of being be constructed. … [Read more...] about The Dallas Opera’s First Night Tent Is In Final Stages Of Preparation For Friday Night

1st Sight 1st Night Patrons Fashionably Gathered Among NorthPark’s CH Carolina Herrera Fashions

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There was no doubt that a grand scene was taking place in between NorthPark’s Neiman’s Court and Nordstrom’s Court on Wednesday, September 12. Right in front of CH Carolina Herrera was “The Fabric of Opera” — a dazzling exhibition of Dallas Opera costumes.And the timing couldn’t have been more perfectly in sync with the First Sight First Night patron party inside … [Read more...] about 1st Sight 1st Night Patrons Fashionably Gathered Among NorthPark’s CH Carolina Herrera Fashions

The Dallas Opera Lovers Officially Welcome Back Ian Derrer As General Director

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Lynn and Allan McBee's charming, 99-year-old home in Highland Park with its family photos and heirlooms was matched only by the charm of The Dallas Opera's new General Director Ian Derrer on the evening of Thursday, September 6.The gathering of around 60 folks, including Mary McDermott Cook, Alice Bass, Carrie Ellen Adamian and James Wiley, was to officially welcome … [Read more...] about The Dallas Opera Lovers Officially Welcome Back Ian Derrer As General Director