Mea Culpa: This post was supposed to be published on Thursday, August 15, at 5:30 p.m. But the internet gremlins hijacked the post. Drat! Our apologies to the DFW business- and art-loving community. The Business Council for the Arts (BCA) "Cheers To Change" open house showing off its new digs had all the elements of guests no-showing on the night of Thursday, May 30. In … [Read more...] about Oops Alert!: Business Council For The Arts’ Cheers To Change Open House At “Stacks” Missed Its Post Date
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2024 Obelisk Chair Courtney Johnson Will Be Joined By Mohua and Sanjiv Yanik As Honorary Co-Chairs
Things are moving right along for the fall activities. Business Council for the Arts CEO Stacie Adams just provided an update on the 2024 Obelisk Awards luncheon taking place on Thursday, November 14, at the JW Marriott Dallas Arts District. Taking the helm for the North Texas area fundraiser will be Chair Courtney Johnson. According to Stacie, “Courtney … [Read more...] about 2024 Obelisk Chair Courtney Johnson Will Be Joined By Mohua and Sanjiv Yanik As Honorary Co-Chairs
Texas Cowboy Hall Of Fame Had A “Big Ball In Cowtown” For Skeeter Hagler And Four Other 2024 Inductees
This year's Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and fundraiser at Fort Worth's Billy Bob's Texas, presented by top sponsor Norris Foundation and JJ and Bobby Norris, was a true crowd-pleaser. In addition to legendary charro Tomas Garcilazo, sixth-generation cattleman Dave Scott III and rodeo world champion Fallon Taylor, there were two more inductees — different but … [Read more...] about Texas Cowboy Hall Of Fame Had A “Big Ball In Cowtown” For Skeeter Hagler And Four Other 2024 Inductees
Easter In The Park Is Gonna Be Hopping With 10,000 Eggs, Pooch Parade, Big Bunnies For Photos And Food Trucks
Here’s an alert for the upcoming Easter Sunday. The Easter Bunny has burrowed down at Turtle Creek Park for all types of shenanigans for 2024's Easter In The Park. With an expected 6,000 to 7,000 people planning to attend, don’t be faint of heart. Most of the folks and families will be coming to the 20-acre park from the neighboring high rises and Oak Lawn/Turtle Creek … [Read more...] about Easter In The Park Is Gonna Be Hopping With 10,000 Eggs, Pooch Parade, Big Bunnies For Photos And Food Trucks
Sharon Young And Steve Penrose To Receive 2024 TACA Silver Cup + Morton Meyerson To Be Honored
2024 Silver Cup Luncheon Co-Chairs Lindsay Billingsley and Marguerite Hoffman have just announced plans for the TACA fundraiser. This year's Silver Cup honorees will be Stephen B.L. Penrose and Sharon Young . According to TACA's Donna Wilhelm Family President/Executive Director Maura Sheffler, "We are thrilled to announce that Sharon and Steve will be recognized at next … [Read more...] about Sharon Young And Steve Penrose To Receive 2024 TACA Silver Cup + Morton Meyerson To Be Honored
Artwork, Guests And Chairs Shined At Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center’s “Paint A Picture Of Hope” Event
On a typical Saturday night, Dallas' warehouse district just west of John Carpenter Freeway is pretty quiet. The parking lots are void of trucks loading and unloading, and there's no hubbub of workers tending busily to their orders. But on Saturday, September 16, the building at 8000 Ambassador Row was bursting with a sparkling showcase of art and activity for the Dallas … [Read more...] about Artwork, Guests And Chairs Shined At Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center’s “Paint A Picture Of Hope” Event
Business Council For The Arts And 2024 Crystal Charity Ball Start September With Applications/ Nominations
What a great way to kick off September! Two groups have just launched online applications/nominations. They're great opportunities to salute the heroes/heroines in North Texas and to open up a chance to receive grants to help Dallas County kiddos. First, 2023 Obelisk Awards Co-Chairs Rachael and Evan Singer have opened the online nominations for the 2023 Business Council for … [Read more...] about Business Council For The Arts And 2024 Crystal Charity Ball Start September With Applications/ Nominations
Nominations Are Now Open For Business Council For The Arts’ 2023 Obelisk Awards
While some pretties are still lolling around the pool slathering on lotion, others are shunning the sun worshiping. Instead they're ginning up their gray matter to come up with their recommendations for the Business Council for the Arts (BCA) 2023 Obelisk Awards. Longtime BCA supporters/2023 Obelisk Co-Chairs Rachael and Evan Singer and Honorary Co-Chairs Nancy A. … [Read more...] about Nominations Are Now Open For Business Council For The Arts’ 2023 Obelisk Awards
JUST IN: Business Council For The Arts CEO Katherine Wagner To Retire At The End Of The Month
After 14 years of leading Business Council for the Arts (BCA) from Obelisk Awards to pandemic and everything in between, BCA CEO Katherine Wagner is retiring at the end of the month. According to BCA Founder’s Chair Nancy A. Nasher, “Katherine has been an excellent steward of this important organization. She has institutionalized best practices across the board while … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Business Council For The Arts CEO Katherine Wagner To Retire At The End Of The Month
JUST IN: Dallas Non-Profit Vet Meg Bittner Named Executive Director Of Spark!
Established in 2010 by Bev Davis, Devon Davis and Amy Hite, Spark! has had a mission to "provide children from second grade to high school with a fully immersive creative environment and hands-on learning that develops their self-definition as creative individuals." Located in the South Side on Lamar building just past Gilley's Dallas, Spark! has been a favorite spot for … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Dallas Non-Profit Vet Meg Bittner Named Executive Director Of Spark!
JUST IN: Maura Sheffler Officially Named TACA’s Donna Wilhelm Family President And Executive Director
When TACA’s Donna Wilhelm Family President and Executive Director Terry Loftis moved from One Arts Plaza to the Meyerson Symphony Center to become Chief Advancement and Revenue Officer for the Dallas Symphony Orchestra on Thursday, December 1, longtime TACA staffer Maura Sheffler was tapped to step in as interim president and executive director. Now, three months later … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Maura Sheffler Officially Named TACA’s Donna Wilhelm Family President And Executive Director