The Dallas Opera is abuzz with activity today. Sure, it’s Ian Derrer’s first official day on the job as TDO General Director/CEO, but there’s still more! While Dr. Kern Wildenthal’s serving as TDO Interim General Director/CEO since former General Director/CEO Keith Cerny’s departure in December concluded Friday, he and his wife Marnie Wildenthal are staying close to opera … [Read more...] about 2018 First Sight/First Night Chairs And Plans Announced For The Dallas Opera Fundraiser
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The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Renews Its $500,000 Grant To Support The Second Linda And Mitch Hart Institute For Women Conductors
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
A Passing: Margaret Milam McDermott
Back in the early 1900s young women were limited in their opportunities. If they were born into families of wealth and standing, they made their debuts, married well, had children and tended to the family's prominence within the community. If they were what-would-eventually-be-called "middle class," they would attend school and/or get a job until they married a respectable … [Read more...] about A Passing: Margaret Milam McDermott
JUST IN: Ian Derrer Returns To The Dallas Opera As General Director And CEO
There were a lot of happy faces in Hamon Hall of the Winspear Opera House this afternoon. The reason was the announcement of the eighth general director for the Dallas Opera.While the reveal would have been a welcome relief after the surprise departure of Executive Director Keith Cerny for Canada, this one was more like a welcome home party … which it was.DO Chair Holly … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Ian Derrer Returns To The Dallas Opera As General Director And CEO
Shout Out For The 30th Anniversary Obelisk Awards Nominations
It was just 30 years ago that art-loving entrepreneur Ray Nasher added a new twist to his Business Council for the Arts. It was called the Obelisk Awards that would “recognize companies and leaders in business and the arts for their invaluable contributions supporting the arts and culture in North Texas.”Word just arrived about plans for the 30th anniversary Obelisk Awards … [Read more...] about Shout Out For The 30th Anniversary Obelisk Awards Nominations
Founders Award Luncheon’s Chat With Nicole Paiement Focused On 21st Century Operas Based on Steve Jobs And Georgia O’Keeffe
With spring breakers returning to North Texas on Monday, March 19, they brought some powerful gusts of wind with them. But those breezes didn’t sway the opera-loving Women’s Board of The Dallas Opera from heading to the Crescent Court Hotel for the 26th annual Juanita and Henry S. Miller Jr. Founders Award Luncheon.It was back in 1995 that the late Margot and Bill Winspear … [Read more...] about Founders Award Luncheon’s Chat With Nicole Paiement Focused On 21st Century Operas Based on Steve Jobs And Georgia O’Keeffe
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: Juanita And Henry S. Miller Jr. Founders Award Luncheon
The annual Juanita and Henry S. Miller Jr. Founders Award Luncheon had something old and something new. The more vintage item was the 26-year-old award that is annually presented by The Women’s Board of The Dallas Opera. This year’s award was presented to the newest generation of the opera-loving Winspear family — Ellen and Don Winspear.In addition to the presentation was … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: Juanita And Henry S. Miller Jr. Founders Award Luncheon
The Dallas Opera Music Director Emmanuel Villaume “Swept Away” Any Doubts About The 2018-2019 Season
Eons ago Maurice Chevalier captivated great grandmamas with his smile, the twinkle in his eye and an ooh-la-la French accent. Maurice and his ways may only be seen in celluloid, but today his charisma is alive and well thanks to The Dallas Opera (TDO). That uber charming and disarming Frenchman is Emmanuel Villaume, TDO’s music director.On Thursday, January 25, he admitted … [Read more...] about The Dallas Opera Music Director Emmanuel Villaume “Swept Away” Any Doubts About The 2018-2019 Season
JUST IN: Dr. Kern Wildenthal To Serve As Interim General Director/CEO Of The Dallas Opera Following Keith Cerny’s Resignation
With The Dallas Opera's General Director/ CEO Keith Cerny's announcing his resignation last Friday, the interim stand-in has just been revealed.According to The Dallas Opera Board Chair Holly Mayer, "As has been the case in the past, there is a need for an executive presence in the office during this transitional period, while the search committee prepares to begin its task … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Dr. Kern Wildenthal To Serve As Interim General Director/CEO Of The Dallas Opera Following Keith Cerny’s Resignation
Business Council For The Art’s 2017 Obelisk Awards Luncheon Was A Salute To The Arts And Business And A Swan Song For Two
Some of the 2017 Obelisk Awardees were wondering why the pre-luncheon VIP reception at the Belo on Wednesday, November 15, was starting at 10 a.m. After all, the luncheon wasn’t scheduled to start until noon. Still there were group photos to be taken and individual ones with VIP types like Business Council for the Arts Chair Nancy Nasher and mic tests. But this group was well … [Read more...] about Business Council For The Art’s 2017 Obelisk Awards Luncheon Was A Salute To The Arts And Business And A Swan Song For Two
MySweetWishList: AT&T Performing Arts Center
According to AT&T Performing Arts Center Director of Education and Community Engagement Glynis Brault,“Happy holidays, fellow Dallasites!“The nonprofit AT&T Performing Arts Center passionately believes that everyone deserves to experience the power and wonder of the arts. Our wish this holiday season is that you’ll join us in our efforts to educate, … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: AT&T Performing Arts Center