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
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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
JUST IN: 2018 Obelisk Awardees Revealed Plus Details For Annual Business Council For The Arts Fundraising Luncheon
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
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
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
Tony Award Nominee Emily Skinner To Make Dallas Debut At Children’s Theater’s Cabaret Gala
While some folks will spend the afternoon of Saturday, October 6, at the Cotton Bowl for the Red River Showdown, the theater-loving crowd will have an intimate evening of Broadway that night at The Fairmont’s Venetian Room.Dallas Children’s Theater will present its 26th annual Cabaret Gala with Tony nominee Emily Skinner singing Rodgers and Hammerstein, Lerner and … [Read more...] about Tony Award Nominee Emily Skinner To Make Dallas Debut At Children’s Theater’s Cabaret Gala
MySweetCharity Opportunity: 2018 Dallas Summer Musicals Gala
According to 2018 Dallas Summer Musicals Gala Co-Chairs Cara Owens and John Clutts,We are thrilled to serve as Co-Chairs of the 2018 DSM Gala, "An Evening With The Best Of Broadway," featuring a spectacular lineup of stars of both stage and screen. Comedienne and award-winning actress Jane Lynch will serve as the hostess of the evening and star of the hit show, "Glee," … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Opportunity: 2018 Dallas Summer Musicals Gala
JUST IN: Dallas Black Dance Theatre Receives $100,000 Grant Funded by The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation
Dallas Black Dance Theatre Founder Ann Williams and Executive Director Zenetta S. Drew are doing cabrioles and echappés with good reason. Thanks to The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation’s providing the International Association of Blacks in Dance a multi-year grant, the five founding dance companies of IABD each received a $100,000 unrestricted grant that “can be applied to general … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Dallas Black Dance Theatre Receives $100,000 Grant Funded by The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation
Business Council For The Arts Hosted The Inaugural Arts And Healthcare Breakfast
Belo Mansion was bubbling with early birds like Amy Hofland, Susan Sayles, Cynthia Krause, Lynn Rushton, Boski Sharma, Gail and Robert Sachson, Janet Putek, Cindy and Armand Schwartz, Calvert Collins-Bratton with her mother Susan Sanders, Kevin Hurst and Business Council for the Arts (BCA) CEO Katherine Wagner on the morning of Wednesday, June 6, for the Inaugural Arts And … [Read more...] about Business Council For The Arts Hosted The Inaugural Arts And Healthcare Breakfast
MySweetCharity Summer Pitch: Dallas Children’s Theater
According to Dallas Children's Theater Associate Artistic Director Artie Olaisen,Dallas Children’s Theater, located at 5938 Skillman St., just one mile east of I-75 off Northwest Highway, brings children’s favorite story books and other adventures to the stage in a way that is entertaining for multi-generational audiences. Our mission is to inspire young children to be … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Summer Pitch: Dallas Children’s Theater
And The Show Went On For WaterTower’s Spring Gala
The WaterTower family lived up to the old adage, "The show must go on" for its Spring Gala on Friday, May 11, at Vouv. The original plan had called for innovative idea of having a couple of mini-plays based on two North Texas folks — Chef Kent Rathbun and business executive Robert "Bob" Mayer — performed at the seated dinner. Just days after the announcement, Bob died. But … [Read more...] about And The Show Went On For WaterTower’s Spring Gala