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2021 Cattle Baron’s Ball Is “Doubling Down Against Cancer” With The Gala And Golf Tournament

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2021 Cattle Baron’s Ball Co-Chairs Diana Hamilton and Heather Randall are putting all their news in one announcement. It seems to raise funds for cancer research in North Texas, they just revealed that in addition to the big gala returning to Gilley’s, they’ve resurrected an event from the past —the Cattle Baron’s Ball Golf Tournament. Last held in 2008, the 2021 tournament is … [Read more...] about 2021 Cattle Baron’s Ball Is “Doubling Down Against Cancer” With The Gala And Golf Tournament

The Passings Of 2020 North Texas Inspirations

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It goes without saying that 2020 established a sorrowful record of deaths since COVID-19 invaded our lives. Within that brief time, coronavirus has become the third leading cause of death in the U.S., with more than 343,000 victims and 27,000+ in Texas to date. The daily tallies have almost numbed the mind to the magnitude of the losses. In addition to the pandemic’s … [Read more...] about The Passings Of 2020 North Texas Inspirations

MySweetFlashMob #5: Do They Know It’s Christmas?

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This flashmob isn’t exactly a flashmob, but it was a gathering of rock and roll legends back in 1985. The idea was to get people to know that third world countries were suffering from hunger. That situation not only continues 35 years later, but it’s also hitting home today with a multitude of North Texans finding themselves going without. Many of these people would have never … [Read more...] about MySweetFlashMob #5: Do They Know It’s Christmas?

MySweetFlashMob #4: Lisbon Airport

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While airlines have been suffering from the lack of travel these past months, back in 2011 the Lisbon Airport was rocking and rolling with a staff flashmob that included Santa scooting around on a baggage cart and onlookers being drafted into the act. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yks7GCeTQHc If you watch at the 4:23 minute marker, you’ll spy a munchkin pulling down … [Read more...] about MySweetFlashMob #4: Lisbon Airport

MySweetFlashMob #3: United States Air Force Band

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The Smithsonian’s collection of museums is world renowned for having the most precious of the nation’s treasures. It’s not usually associated with flashmobs, but on December 3, 2013, the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum had one. It was a haunting one performed by the United States Air Force Band. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gIoSga7tZPg It was such a hit … [Read more...] about MySweetFlashMob #3: United States Air Force Band

MySweetFlashMob #2: Hallelujah Chorus In Food Court

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While you may be settling down for a Christmas feast, here is a flashmob of 100 that got the attention of  2010 shoppers chowing down in a shopping center's food court. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SXh7JR9oKVE It's rather doubtful that you will experience the same surprise today as you dine... that is, unless you have a very big dining room. * Video courtesy of … [Read more...] about MySweetFlashMob #2: Hallelujah Chorus In Food Court

Change Of Plans Alert: MySweetCharity Shakes Up The Usual Christmas Music Plans

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2020 has been a bit different for every man, woman, child and pet. So, MySweetCharity is gonna shake things up a bit for Christmas. Since homebound has become a state mind and body, we’re gonna celebrate Christmas with holiday flash mobs throughout the day to remind us of the good old days when people wore smiles instead of masks and they gathered in crowds oblivious of a … [Read more...] about Change Of Plans Alert: MySweetCharity Shakes Up The Usual Christmas Music Plans

MySweetWish: The Dallas Opera

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According to The Dallas Opera Kern Wildenthal General Director/CEO Ian Derrer, “The holidays are both a time to recall the past and to look ahead with anticipation to the coming new year. “Throughout 2020, The Dallas Opera has been unable to present world-class live performances in the Winspear Opera House, due to the pandemic. But, in March 2021, we plan to be … [Read more...] about MySweetWish: The Dallas Opera

A Passing: Charley Pride

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It was back in 1974 when a couple of gals — blonde Patti Williams (who eventually became Patti Hunt) and brunette Jacque Wynne — got together to create a fundraiser to fight cancer: the Cattle Baron's Ball. They were young and probably didn't have a clue that absolutely nobody in their right mind would have any type of North Texas fundraiser outdoors in June. But, shoot! Like … [Read more...] about A Passing: Charley Pride

NorthPark Is Both An In-Person And A Virtual Wonderland Of Sights, Sounds And Activities For Kids Of All Ages

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NorthPark may be known for its shopping experiences throughout the year, but during the holidays it becomes a wonderland of activities. Just this past weekend families came from near and far to watch, listen and in some cases participate in the fun. For instance, Friday night's free Dallas Symphony Orchestra's Mobile Concert by  The Concert Truck in the Neiman Marcus … [Read more...] about NorthPark Is Both An In-Person And A Virtual Wonderland Of Sights, Sounds And Activities For Kids Of All Ages