2021 Obelisk Award Co-Chairs Rebecca and Philip Silvestri have just announced details about nominations for the annual Business Council for the Arts (BCA) virtual fundraiser on Wednesday, November 17. Nominations are now being accepted for the following seven categories: Business Champion for the Arts, Arts Education, Distinguished Cultural Organization, Arts … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Nominations Are Now Open For Business Council For The Arts’ 2021 Obelisk Awards
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The Fat Lady May Have Sung For The Dallas Opera’s 2021 Spring Season, But It Won’t Silence The Company
COVID-19 has claimed yet another victim — The Dallas Opera’s 2021 spring season. There had been such hopes when the season was announced last summer that the pandemic would have eased, allowing the season to kick off in March. But with “extreme ongoing COVID concerns,” The Dallas Opera’s Kern Wildenthal General Director/CEO Ian Derrer made the very tough call to cancel the … [Read more...] about The Fat Lady May Have Sung For The Dallas Opera’s 2021 Spring Season, But It Won’t Silence The Company
The Passings Of 2020 North Texas Inspirations
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
NorthPark Is Both An In-Person And A Virtual Wonderland Of Sights, Sounds And Activities For Kids Of All Ages
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
Dallas Historical Society’s Awards For Excellence Recipients Revealed Along With Changes For Annual Presentation
The Dallas Historical Society’s annual Awards For Excellence luncheon is undergoing some major changes. While other organizations have gone the virtual route, the DHS wanted to have an in-person celebration to show off its digs at the newly renovated Hall of State in Fair Park. With fingers crossed to have such an event, the presentation of the awards will not take place in the … [Read more...] about Dallas Historical Society’s Awards For Excellence Recipients Revealed Along With Changes For Annual Presentation
September 25 Update: Going Virtual and Rescheduled
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
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