The changes of plans continue to keep the “datekeepers” busy adjusting and re-adjusting their calendars. The good news is that on today’s Update is not only are no cancellations, there are a couple organizations are looking to 2021 for in-person activities. The almost-as-good news is that some groups are adjusting to the new world of virtual eventing. If you haven’t tried … [Read more...] about September 25 Update: Going Virtual and Rescheduled
Theater
Business Council For The Arts 2020 Obelisk Awardees, Finalists And Other Deets Revealed
2020 Obelisk Awards Co-Chairs Mimi Crume Sterling and Cari Walls have announced the final details for the annual fundraiser for the Business Council for the Arts. Taking place on Tuesday, November 17, the event, it was decided, will follow the trend of the season and be virtual from noon to 1 p.m., with Comerica Bank Senior VP/Chief Economist Dr. Robert Dye … [Read more...] about Business Council For The Arts 2020 Obelisk Awardees, Finalists And Other Deets Revealed
North Texas Giving Day Booster: Resource Center
According to Resource Center Youth First member Brandon Fontenot, Every year, North Texas Giving Day helps Resource Center raise critical funds for Youth First, Resource Center’s community program serving lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer/questioning (LGBTQ) youth ages 12-18. The only program of its kind in Dallas, Youth First addresses the challenges LGBTQ … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Resource Center
MySweetEssential: Dallas Summer Musicals
According to Dallas Summer Musicals President Kenneth Novice, With a proud, 80-year history of presenting and promoting excellence in live musical theater in the historic Fair Park, the nonprofit Dallas Summer Musicals (DSM) has become an essential part of the North Texas community through live entertainment, education, and community outreach. In partnership with … [Read more...] about MySweetEssential: Dallas Summer Musicals
July 31 Updates: At Home, Going Virtual And Postponed To 2021
While the most of the remaining August and September fundraisers are going virtual, the months of September and October are taking on a downright lean look. How lean? Well, here is a comparison of October 2019 with October 2020 as of today. Here is today’s update: At Home Nasher Sculpture Center's The Great Create scheduled for Sunday, September 13, will take … [Read more...] about July 31 Updates: At Home, Going Virtual And Postponed To 2021
JUST IN: America Ferrera To Keynote Texas Women’s Foundation’s 35th Annual Luncheon Virtually
In exactly two months Texas Women’s Foundation will hold its 35th Annual Luncheon virtually co-chaired by Bonnie Clinton and Cynt Marshall and presented by Toyota and powered by The Dallas Mavericks. That means anyone anywhere can attend without having to budge from their keyboard. TWF CEO/President Ros Dawson Thompson just announced the Target-sponsored guest speaker for the … [Read more...] about JUST IN: America Ferrera To Keynote Texas Women’s Foundation’s 35th Annual Luncheon Virtually
July 28 Update: Cancellation
Despite the COVID-19 cases seeming to be on the downswing, the North Texas fundraising events are still taking hits… and this one is a big one. Here is today’s update: Cancellation Dallas Symphony Orchestra Gala scheduled for Saturday, September 12 As reported before, all the area nonprofits are experiencing dramatic challenges with the arts feeling like they’re on … [Read more...] about July 28 Update: Cancellation
Deadline Approaches For Business Council For The Arts’ 2020-2021 Leadership Arts Institute
If ever there was a time when North Texas art groups could use a helping hand, it’s now. With museums and performing art groups being shuttered and staffs being furloughed or let go, it’s a bleak time. Luckily, these organizations have an ace up their proverbial sleeve. That is the collection of people who volunteer to serve on their boards. From business leaders to … [Read more...] about Deadline Approaches For Business Council For The Arts’ 2020-2021 Leadership Arts Institute
We’ve Rescheduled!: Austin Street Center’s Humble Beginnings Luncheon
According to Austin Street Center CEO Dan Roby, Austin Street Center is excited to announce a new date for our 20th Annual Humble Beginnings Luncheon featuring Tony and Grammy Award-Winning performer, Leslie Odom Jr. As a result of the COVID-19 outbreak in March, Austin Street Center’s spring signature luncheon, originally scheduled for Wednesday, April 29, was postponed … [Read more...] about We’ve Rescheduled!: Austin Street Center’s Humble Beginnings Luncheon
We’ve Rescheduled! – Genesis Women’s Shelter And Support’s Annual Luncheon
According to Genesis Women's Shelter And Support CEO Jan Langbein, As Mother’s Day approached, Genesis Women’s Shelter And Support was scheduled to host a sold-out luncheon at the Hilton Anatole on Friday, May 8 featuring Academy Award-winning actress Nicole Kidman. The annual luncheon serves as our largest fundraiser, enabling Genesis to serve more than 3,700 … [Read more...] about We’ve Rescheduled! – Genesis Women’s Shelter And Support’s Annual Luncheon
A Passing: Donald Fowler
If there was ever a person whose life was filled with colorful and magical threads, it was Donald Fowler. He looked at each person and opportunity as a brilliant new thread to weave into his life’s tapestry. There was the thread of the theater. From acting to producing, Donald loved the boards. Just because he had no formal musical training, he didn’t let that deter him from … [Read more...] about A Passing: Donald Fowler