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
Performing arts
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”
Business Council For The Arts Leadership Hosts 2018 Obelisk Awardees At A Private Reception
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
‘Color Of Dreams’ Featured Dali, Debussy And Dance At Meadows’ Inaugural Masterpiece Gala
If your idea of a good time is blending fine art, dance, and music with great food, all in the name of a worthy cause, you should have been at the inaugural Masterpiece Gala at the SMU Meadows Museum on Saturday, October 13.Called "The Color of Dreams," the classy event was inspired by the art of Salvador Dali, whose Surrealist paintings were on display at the museum (and … [Read more...] about ‘Color Of Dreams’ Featured Dali, Debussy And Dance At Meadows’ Inaugural Masterpiece Gala
The Dallas Opera’s 2018 First Sight Had All The Flourish That Carmen Would Have Died For
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: WaterTower Theatre Continues Evolving With Artistic Director Joanie Schultz’s Exit
Gee, she hardly unpacked her theatrical bags and Joanie Schultz announced her departure from WaterTower Theatre.According to WaterTower Theatre Board President Grace Daniels, "I joined the board around the same time that Joanie was hired and was able to witness the impact of her artistic vision. It was during these seasons the theatre was able to engage with existing and … [Read more...] about JUST IN: WaterTower Theatre Continues Evolving With Artistic Director Joanie Schultz’s Exit
Sold-Out Alert!: 2018 Fashion Notes
With the sun finally shining, the good news keeps pouring in. Word just arrived that the Dallas Symphony Orchestra League's Fashion Notes Luncheon and Style Show on Monday at Fairmont Dallas' Venetian Room is sold out.If you've got your place reserved, you'll be joining Fashion Notes Chair Amy Turner and Honorary Co-Chairs Dianne Etheredge and her daughter Meagan Etheredge … [Read more...] about Sold-Out Alert!: 2018 Fashion Notes
Dallas Symphony Gala Launched The Season’s Formal Hoop-la With Everything From Butterflies to Buc-ee’s
Some of the black-tie guests got a bit of sticker shock when they arrived at the Meyerson Symphony Center on Saturday, September 15, for the Dallas Symphony Gala 2018. In addition to the parking ticket, they were told, “That’ll be $25.” Traditionally, upper-echelon formal events in Dallas that charge $500 per person provide complimentary parking. Some were caught off guard; … [Read more...] about Dallas Symphony Gala Launched The Season’s Formal Hoop-la With Everything From Butterflies to Buc-ee’s
JUST IN: Kim And Greg Hext To Co-Chair 2019 First Sight/First Night And They’ve Already Landed The Luncheon Chair
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
2018 Dallas Symphony Gala Plans Revealed With A Flutter Of Lepidopteras
While DFW International was buzzing with folks returning from summer sojourns on Thursday, August 16, Children at Risk plans were being revealed at The Network Bar. Over at Highland Park Village Theatre, producer/actress Libby Hunt and her husband David Hunt were hosting a private screening of “Undocumented” complete with director Justin Malone, who will be back in town with … [Read more...] about 2018 Dallas Symphony Gala Plans Revealed With A Flutter Of Lepidopteras
North Texas Giving Day Booster: The Firehouse Theatre
The Firehouse Theatre delivers award-winning live theatre, with Broadway hits like “Grease,” “Gypsy,” “The Music Man” and “Little Mermaid Jr.” Our mission is to present imaginative live performances and training through engaging artistic expression. We are an artistic community and catalyst for growth and education where generations are inspired, spirits are nourished, and … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: The Firehouse Theatre