It was as if North Texas art lovers had a group hug on Wednesday, November 17, at the Fairmont Hotel’s International Ballroom. After nearly 18 months of beating beaten up by the COVID-19 virus restrictions, both the worker bees and their loyal supporters like Hal Brierley, Marena Gault, Cece Eddy and Ford Lacy, Dallas City Councilperson Gay Donnell Willis, Chris … [Read more...] about BCA’s 33rd Annual Obelisk Awards Luncheon Provided A Group Hug For The North Texas Arts
Performing arts
“A Celebration Of Donald Fowler” Is Scheduled For A One-Night Performance At On The Levee
It’s hard to imagine that it was two years ago that North Texas lost a person who stretched his artistic muscles. Donald Fowler was a lover of music, storytelling and creativity. With all the entrepreneurial spirit of an oil wildcatter, he applied his talents and reached out way beyond the traditional artistic trends. After a 15-year effort, his musical "Creep" about Jack … [Read more...] about “A Celebration Of Donald Fowler” Is Scheduled For A One-Night Performance At On The Levee
DSA Board Salutes DSO CEO President/CEO Kim Noltemy’s Leadership With A $7.5M Commemorative Initiative
When Kim Noltemy arrived in North Texas to head up the Dallas Symphony Orchestra in January 2018, the DSO had had a rough few years beforehand. Bill Lively had resigned as CEO due to health concerns just four months after taking on the role of president and CEO in 2011. His successor Jonathan Martin lasted five years (2012-2017). That news coincided with DSO Maestro Jaap van … [Read more...] about DSA Board Salutes DSO CEO President/CEO Kim Noltemy’s Leadership With A $7.5M Commemorative Initiative
North Texas Giving Day Booster: Artists Enclave Of Denton County
According to Artists Enclave Of Denton County Board Of Governors Past President Susan Carol Davis, “I enjoy driving down less traveled roads en route to a vacation destination. There is much to see that holds my attention longer than a billboard would like wildflowers, native plants, a fruit stand, grazing animals and usually, several boarded up wooden buildings almost … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Artists Enclave Of Denton County
North Texas Giving Day Booster: The Hopeful Theatre Project
According to The Hopeful Theatre Project Co-Founder/President Jessica Cope, “The Hopeful Theatre Project began as a dream in the fall of 2018 when a group of actors decided they wanted to use their talents to give back to the community. We opened our first production, ‘Two Acts of Love’ on February 16, 2019, to benefit The Ronald McDonald House Charities, expecting it to be … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: The Hopeful Theatre Project
JUST IN: 33rd Annual Obelisk Awards To Honor A Dozen Arts-Loving Standouts For “Extraordinary Support”
The 2021 Obelisk Awards Co-Chairs Rebecca and Philip Silvestri have just announced the plans and honorees for the 33rd annual Business Council for the Arts fundraising luncheon. On Wednesday, November 17, the following recipients will be honored at The Fairmont Dallas: Art Partnership Large — Toyota nominated by Debbie Storey of AT&T Performing Arts Center … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 33rd Annual Obelisk Awards To Honor A Dozen Arts-Loving Standouts For “Extraordinary Support”
Sold-Out Alert!: 2021 An Evening With The Best Of Broadway
With exactly four months until Dallas Summer Musicals’ 2021 An Evening With The Best Of Broadway takes place, Event Co-Chairs Cindy and Scott Collier and Sara Lee and Stan Gardner are celebrating. The reason? The fundraising event that isn't until Saturday, November 20, at the Music Hall with a full performance of “Hamilton” on stage is already sold out. In addition … [Read more...] about Sold-Out Alert!: 2021 An Evening With The Best Of Broadway
Sold-Out Alert!: Majestic Centennial Celebration Gala
Blonde Kim Hext’s track record for throwing a fundraising party is pretty impressive. There was the 2018 Zoo To Do that at the last minute had to fall back for Plan B when rain made the outdoor event a no-go. But when the Plan B hotel 'fessed that it wasn’t going to live up to its commitment, Kim pulled things together for a great old night at another venue with guests posing … [Read more...] about Sold-Out Alert!: Majestic Centennial Celebration Gala
JUST IN: Texas Ballet Theater Partners Up With Neiman Marcus For 2021 Holiday Fashion Shows
In Dallas it’s known as the Tutu Chic. In Fort Worth it's called the Caren Koslow Fashion Show. Both fundraisers for Texas Ballet Theater are held during the days just following Thanksgiving and before Christmas festivities swing into high gear. In years past the Stanley Korshak fashions have been modeled by TBT ballerinas. But after a year’s hiatus, a change of clothes has … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Texas Ballet Theater Partners Up With Neiman Marcus For 2021 Holiday Fashion Shows
AT&T Performing Arts Center’s Bravo! Gala To Honor Philanthropists Diane And Hal Brierley
There's been all that talk about how New Yorkers and Californians are up and moving to North Texas. For all new arrivals, Diane and Hal Brierley are the perfect role models to have. They moved to the area from the East Coast back in the 1980s with their entrepreneurial spirit and invested in the community by supporting countless non-profits. One category in particular was the … [Read more...] about AT&T Performing Arts Center’s Bravo! Gala To Honor Philanthropists Diane And Hal Brierley
The Big Dance Was A Big Easy Hit With A Big Celebration To Kick Off The Summer Of 2021
Leave it to the Dallas Black Dance Theatre to kick off the summer with fabulous costumes, can't-resist food and incredible dancers. Of course, they did just that on Saturday, June 5, turning the Meyerson into New Orleans complete with a king and a queen, a duke and a duchess and Jambalaya with Shrimp and Sausage for The Big Dance. The only thing missing was the steaming … [Read more...] about The Big Dance Was A Big Easy Hit With A Big Celebration To Kick Off The Summer Of 2021