It’s not every day that you get two announcements from two non-profits about changes in personnel, but today was such a day. Within one minute this morning, TACA Board Chair Michael Meadows and the Dallas Symphony Orchestra each sent word heralding TACA President/Executive Director Terry Loftis’ change of professional scenery. Michael reported that after heading up the arts … [Read more...] about TACA And DSO Play Musical Chairs With Changes Of Leadership And A Newly Created Role
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JUST IN: Karen Raehpour Named Shakespeare Dallas Executive Director Joining Raphael Parry As Artistic Director
It was back in 1972 that Bob Glenn’s love of Shakespeare prompted him to “perform a free, one-man version of ‘Hamlet’ at Dallas’ Fair Park.” The result was the launch of the Shakespeare Festival of Dallas that over the past 50 years became known simply as Shakespeare Dallas. While Bob passed away in 2018, Shakespeare Dallas celebrated its 50th anniversary with a performance … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Karen Raehpour Named Shakespeare Dallas Executive Director Joining Raphael Parry As Artistic Director
Fashion Definitely Hit A High Note Both On Arrival And Onstage At The Dallas Symphony Orchestra Gala
While Dallas highways were filled with carpools heading to Fair Park on Saturday, October 1, for the opening weekend of the State Fair of Texas, about a hundred luxury vehicles were making their way to the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center. At one point, no fewer than three Porsches in a row lined up on Flora Street to deliver their occupants to the black-tie opener of the … [Read more...] about Fashion Definitely Hit A High Note Both On Arrival And Onstage At The Dallas Symphony Orchestra Gala
Donna And Herb Weitzman’s Estate Provided The Backdrop For 2022 DSO Gala Theme Reveal
Unlike in years past, the Dallas Symphony Orchestra Gala reveal did not take place at the Meyerson Symphony Center with a healthy handful of folks in attendance. Instead, 2022 DSO Gala Co-Chairs Donna and Herb Weitzman held the unveiling before a large group of guests in the backyard of their home in University Park's Volk Estates on Tuesday, September 13. The … [Read more...] about Donna And Herb Weitzman’s Estate Provided The Backdrop For 2022 DSO Gala Theme Reveal
JUST IN: 2022 Obelisk Awardees Details Announced For Business Council For The Arts Fundraiser
2022 Obelisk Awards Luncheon Chair Pamela Zeigler-Petty has just announced the individuals and organizations that will be honored at the Business Council for the Arts fundraiser on Tuesday, November 15, at The Fairmont Dallas. The recipients include: Lifetime Achievement Award – Dr. Harry Robinson nominated by James Earl Estes of YourControllerPlus Visionary … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2022 Obelisk Awardees Details Announced For Business Council For The Arts Fundraiser
North Texas Giving Day Booster: Fine Arts Chamber Players
According to Fine Arts Chamber Players’ Executive Director Morgan Vaughan, “‘Always free,’ ‘free for all’ and simply ‘free’ appear in every single promotion from Fine Arts Chamber Players (FACP). It’s startling to many - and quite frankly, to me - that we are able to provide world-class classical music concerts in Dallas Art District’s world-class venues (11 per year) and … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Fine Arts Chamber Players
JUST IN: Gala|22 To Go ‘Modern Art Deco’ With Mezzo-Soprano Susan Graham And Baritone Thomas Hampson On Stage With DSO
Gala|22 Co-Chairs Donna and Herb Weitzman have revealed the details for the Dallas Symphony Orchestra fundraiser sponsored by Capital One that will launch the formal fall season. Taking place on Saturday, October 1, at the Meyerson, the black-tie event will have a "modern art deco" theme with Todd Events providing furnishings with geometric detailing and lacquered, mirrored … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Gala|22 To Go ‘Modern Art Deco’ With Mezzo-Soprano Susan Graham And Baritone Thomas Hampson On Stage With DSO
MySweetCharity Opportunity: Shakespeare Dallas
According to Shakespeare Dallas Board President Lauren York, “On behalf of Shakespeare Dallas, North Texas’ leading professional theatre company performing the works of William Shakespeare, I want to invite the community to join us for our upcoming performances of 'Hamlet,' from September 7 through October 15. Come enjoy one of Shakespeare’s most beloved plays while … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Opportunity: Shakespeare Dallas
Adam C. Wright Awarded 2022 Donald Fowler Theater Arts Memorial Fund Grant For “Another Night At The Crescent”
As tragic as playwright Donald Fowler’s death was in May 2020, he continues to live through the friends and aficionados who wanted his inspiration to live on. Thanks to the establishment of the Donald Fowler Theater Arts Memorial Fund at the Dallas Foundation, grants have been created to “provide support in the form of seed grants to artists living in the Dallas Metroplex, … [Read more...] about Adam C. Wright Awarded 2022 Donald Fowler Theater Arts Memorial Fund Grant For “Another Night At The Crescent”
JUST IN: Donna Arp Weitzman And Herb Weitzman To Co-Chair 2022 Dallas Symphony Orchestra Gala
The 2022 Dallas Symphony Orchestra Gala’s details have just been revealed. Traditionally the first of the fall season’s formal events, the black-tie fundraiser will take place at the Meyerson on Saturday, October 1. Co-Chairing the Gala will be author Donna Arp Weitzman and her commercial real estate icon husband, Herb Weitzman. According to Dallas Symphony Orchestra … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Donna Arp Weitzman And Herb Weitzman To Co-Chair 2022 Dallas Symphony Orchestra Gala
2022 Obelisk Awards To Kick-Off Business Council For The Arts 35th Anniversary Year
It was back in 1988 that NorthPark Founder/art-loving philanthropist Raymond Nasher agreed with other city leaders that “Dallas would have the best opportunity for becoming a prominent business city with parallel growth in the North Texas region’s cultural community.” In fact, he was so committed to the idea that he created the Business Committee for the Arts using David … [Read more...] about 2022 Obelisk Awards To Kick-Off Business Council For The Arts 35th Anniversary Year