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JUST IN: Big Thought Is Thinking Big For Its 30th Anniversary Celebration

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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

Dallas Summer Musicals Took A Well-Deserved Bow At “An Evening With The Best Of Broadway”

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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”

MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: An Evening With The Best Of Broadway

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Just weeks before the announcement of the getting-to-kn0w-you of the Dallas Summer Musical and the AT&T Center, the new generation of the DSM was receiving bravos for its "An Evening With the Best of Broadway" at Fair Park's Music Hall on Saturday, November 3.While the agenda was similar to The Dallas Opera's First Night with pre-show seated black tie dinner, … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: An Evening With The Best Of Broadway

Business Council For The Arts Leadership Hosts 2018 Obelisk Awardees At A Private Reception

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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

The Dallas Opera’s 2018 First Sight Had All The Flourish That Carmen Would Have Died For

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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

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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

North Texas Giving Day Booster: The Firehouse Theatre

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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

JUST IN: 2018 Obelisk Awardees Revealed Plus Details For Annual Business Council For The Arts Fundraising Luncheon

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In the past, the annual Obelisk Awards sculptures have been designed and created by longtime glass artist Jim Bowman. Last year Jim and his wife/artist Mary Lynn Devereux-Bowman announced that they were relocating to North Carolina and the 2017 Obelisk creations would be Jim’s swan song.2018 Obelisk Awards Luncheon Co-Chairs Victoria and Hunter McGrath along with … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2018 Obelisk Awardees Revealed Plus Details For Annual Business Council For The Arts Fundraising Luncheon

MySweetCharity Opportunity: Obelisk Awards Presentation And Luncheon

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According to Obelisk Awards Presentation And Luncheon Co-Chairs Victoria and Hunter McGrath,Please join us, along with Honorary Co-Chairs Nancy Nasher and David Haemisegger, for the 30th Anniversary Obelisk Awards Presentation and Luncheon on Friday, November 16, 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Belo Mansion and Pavilion.The annual fundraiser benefiting Business … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Opportunity: Obelisk Awards Presentation And Luncheon

JUST IN: A Couple Of Surprise Comings And Goings In The North Texas Arts Universe

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It seemed just like yesterday that Dallas Opera CEO Keith Cerny dropped the bomb that he was turning in his resignation and heading up north to the Calgary Opera to replace the organization's retiring CEO Bob McPhee. That was eight months ago. Well, leave it to Keith to drop another surprise package telling the Calgary Opera that he was resigning because the back-and-forth to … [Read more...] about JUST IN: A Couple Of Surprise Comings And Goings In The North Texas Arts Universe