While The Family Place ReuNighters kicked off at Stanley Korshak on Thursday, October 10, the Dallas Opera loving 1st Night patrons were north of the Dallas CBD at Lisa and David Genecov’s Preston Hollow mansion. Just off the entry 1st Night Co-Chairs Carol and Don Glendenning were happily settled in the two-story library, while 1st Sight 1st Night Co-Chairs Kim and Greg … [Read more...] about The Dallas Opera’s 1st Night Patrons Were Feted With Song And News About A New Partnership
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MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2019 Dallas Symphony Gala
Using Dallas Symphony Gala Co-Chair Barbara Daseke as his muse, event producer Todd Ficus filled the Meyerson with fluttering faux butterflies and whimsical wonder for the fall season's first black-tie gala on Saturday, September 28. Adding to the occasion the guests arose to the occasion with ladies in fabulous gowns and the gents stealing a bit of the … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2019 Dallas Symphony Gala
First Sight First Night Kicks Off Dallas Opera Fundraiser At NorthPark Center With Exhibition
2019 First Sight First Night Co-Chairs Kim and Greg Hext were thrilled over the official kick-off reception for The Dallas Opera fundraiser at NorthPark on Monday, September 16. Not only was the RSVP count at over 120, but it was a stellar crowd including NorthPark First Lady Nancy Nasher with her daughter Sarah Haemisegger, 2019 NorthPark Ambassador Lynn Mock, Rhonda and … [Read more...] about First Sight First Night Kicks Off Dallas Opera Fundraiser At NorthPark Center With Exhibition
North Texas Giving Day Booster: Dallas Black Dance Theatre
According to Dallas Black Dance Theatre Artistic Director Melissa M. Young, Ann Williams gave a precious gift to the city she loved 43 years ago–a gift that has inspired millions worldwide through the splendor of dance. My personal 26-year journey with DBDT began as a dancer for11 years before advancing through multiple roles under her guiding hand to succeed her as … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Dallas Black Dance Theatre
North Texas Giving Day Booster: Moving Forward Dallas
According to Moving Forward Dallas Founder Madison Hicks, Moving Forward Dallas (MFD) strives to empower young dancers by providing affordable unique training opportunities that will help to equip them with the skills they need to succeed in today’s artistic world. Our mission is to give young artists access to cost-effective resources that promote creative, mental and … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Moving Forward Dallas
North Texas Giving Day Booster: Metropolitan Arts Media
According to Metropolitan Arts Media Co-Founder Mark Lowry, While the endeavor that I co-founded, TheaterJones.com, with Michael Warner has been around for 10 years, I am new to the non-profit world. One year ago, we realized that our mission — of quality performing arts journalism in North Texas — was going to have become a 501(c)(3) to become sustainable and grow as a … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Metropolitan Arts Media
Business Council For The Arts’ 2019 Obelisk Award Co-Chairs And Nominees Announced
Business Council for the Arts CEO Katherine Wagner revealed that the organization founded by the late Ray Nasher in 1988 will celebrate it 31st Obelisk Awards with a stellar line up of co-chairs and nominees. Co-Chairing the luncheon that will take place on Friday, November 15, at the Fairmont Dallas are a couple of gals who are well versed in the support of the arts Neiman … [Read more...] about Business Council For The Arts’ 2019 Obelisk Award Co-Chairs And Nominees Announced
Dallas Black Dance Theatre Rolled Up The Wyly Theatre Rug For “The BIG Dance”
Leave it to the Dallas Black Dance Theatre to raise the roof and burn up the dance floor when it comes to fundraising. And on Saturday, June 1, they did it in a "big" way at "The BIG Dance" with "Harlem Renaissance in the Roaring 20s" at The Wyly Threatre. With guests like Sarah Haemisegger, DBDT Founder Ann Williams, DBDT Executive Director Zenetta Drew, Anna Kern, Georgia … [Read more...] about Dallas Black Dance Theatre Rolled Up The Wyly Theatre Rug For “The BIG Dance”
JUST IN: Kay Cattarulla To Receive Friends Of The Public Library’s May Dickson Exall Award
Friends of the Dallas Public Library Executive Director Mary Wilonsky just sent word that Arts and Letters Live founder Kay Cattarulla will receive the May Dickson Exall Award at the annual seated dinner on Thursday, November 14. A New York transplant, Kay arrived in Dallas in 1990 and launched the Arts and Letters Live program, for its first 12 seasons allowing “important … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Kay Cattarulla To Receive Friends Of The Public Library’s May Dickson Exall Award
Tony Award Winner Kristin Chenoweth To Be 20th Annual Celebrating Women Luncheon Speaker
Kristin Chenoweth is more than the adorable, Tony Award-winning sweetheart of Broadway. She’s also an upfront-type gal from Oklahoma with a wicked sense of humor. For instance, in her book “A Little Bit Wicked,” she recalled when meeting NBC chief Jeff Zucker, who axed her show after a few episodes, she tells him: ‘Hey! Thanks for canceling my show, you party-pooper.’” But … [Read more...] about Tony Award Winner Kristin Chenoweth To Be 20th Annual Celebrating Women Luncheon Speaker
JUST IN: 2019 Milestones Luncheon Speaker, Awardee Revealed
With some folks still trying to recover from Sunday’s “Surprise Storm,” about 80 Junior Leaguers held forth last night at Debbie and Nickey Oates’ home for the 2019 Milestone Luncheon reveal. Cutting right to the chase, Event Co-Chairs Alli Eagan and Connie O’Neill reported that the speaker for the annual fundraising event will be Golden Globe-winning actress Keri Russell. … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2019 Milestones Luncheon Speaker, Awardee Revealed