Unlike last year’s Community Partners of Dallas’ Change Is Good, when youngsters and their families were shivering in chilly conditions due to an early cold front, this year’s fundraiser went to the other end of the thermometer. Taking place at NorthPark Center’s Center Garden on Sunday, October 13, it was a sunglasses and sunscreen situation as the temperatures stayed in the … [Read more...] about 2024 Change Is Good Was Bright And Shiny At NorthPark’s Pumpkin Patch Sneak Preview
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MySweetWishList: Hearts 4 Minds’ Murals With Meaning
According to Hearts 4 Minds Board Member Tamara Budz, “My wish is to help Hearts 4 Minds create our first Mural With Meaning here in Dallas. Our Murals With Meaning program provides resources and information about mental health to people where they live, work, play and go to school in a beautiful way through community murals. “Our mission at Hearts 4 Minds is to … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Hearts 4 Minds’ Murals With Meaning
JUST IN: The Trains At NorthPark Got Rolling For The Ronald McDonald House Of Dallas This A.M.
Just past 8 this morning the 2024 Trains At NorthPark presented by Bank of Texas started down the track in its new “depot” just across the way from Starbucks. It was a team effort. When the program got underway with Ronald McDonald doing his best to welcome the families, the mic evidently wasn’t on track to participate. Luckily, the DJ stepped up and offered his mic, which … [Read more...] about JUST IN: The Trains At NorthPark Got Rolling For The Ronald McDonald House Of Dallas This A.M.
North Texas Non-Profits Are Celebrating The Holidays With Fundraising At NorthPark Center
While retailers throughout North Texas are all set for the holiday shopping in the weeks ahead, the NorthPark Center elves have put together loads of family-friendly activities throughout November and December. Highlighting the roll-out of things to see and do are a number of those benefiting area non-profits like the following: The Salvation Army Angel Tree (Friday, … [Read more...] about North Texas Non-Profits Are Celebrating The Holidays With Fundraising At NorthPark Center
Katy Trail Fall Art Dinner Celebrates Its Art Society’s Artist Ivan Argote With A Surprise Degree Of Separation
One of the true North Texas harvests is the crop of art sprouting with fundraising and honoring. While others may splash with big-time occasions, the Friends of the Katy Trail's Katy Trail Art Society holds its very intimate supper at Le Bilboquet. This year's come-together didn't disappoint with Katy Trail's "Wild Flowers" artist Ivan Argote flying in from the Big Apple to … [Read more...] about Katy Trail Fall Art Dinner Celebrates Its Art Society’s Artist Ivan Argote With A Surprise Degree Of Separation
GROVEL ALERT: Business Council For The Arts’ 2024 Obelisk Awards Luncheon
As the Full Moon looked like it had been plucked from Central Casting Thursday night, North Texas art lovers had the ideal spot to celebrate the Business Council For The Arts' 2024 Obelisk Awardees and their nominees. Taking place at Chris Parvin's state-of-the-art mansion in Old Highland Park, Bernbaum/Magadini Architects' Bruce Bernbaum told the invite-only crowd of art … [Read more...] about GROVEL ALERT: Business Council For The Arts’ 2024 Obelisk Awards Luncheon
“Wings Over The Wetland” Celebrates The Late John Bunker Sands’ Dream Of A Wetland Extraordinaire
Never heard of Combine, Texas? Too bad. It’s just 20 miles down the road off of 175. One of the little community's highlights is the John Bunker Sands Wetland Center, which has been open since 2010 “as the education component of a public-private partnership between the North Texas Municipal District and The Rosewood Corporation to construct a 2,000-acre, man-made wetland called … [Read more...] about “Wings Over The Wetland” Celebrates The Late John Bunker Sands’ Dream Of A Wetland Extraordinaire
JUST IN: Soup’s On! To Kick Off The Stewpot’s 50 Years Of Loving Our Neighbors With Nicholas Kristof
Last night 2025 Soup's On! Co-Chairs Isabell and Trey Higgnbotham and Buddy Jordan along with The Stewpot Executive Director Brenda Snitzer and The Stewpot Alliance President Bea Njuguna revealed plans for The Stewpot's upcoming 50th anniversary year. To commemorate the decades of working with the homeless, the theme will be "50 Years Of Loving Our Neighbors," reflecting The … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Soup’s On! To Kick Off The Stewpot’s 50 Years Of Loving Our Neighbors With Nicholas Kristof
Art Advocates Gayle Halperin And Jim Nugent To Receive TACA’s 2025 Silver Cup Award
2025 TACA Silver Cup Award Co-Chairs Phil Clemmons, John Dayton, Tara Lewis and Donna Wilhelm have just announced the plans for the 47th TACA Silver Cup Award Luncheon. Taking place at the Omni Dallas Hotel, the fundraiser will honor Bruce Wood Dance Dallas Executive Director Gayle Halperin and “one of Dallas’ foremost arts advocates" Jim Nugent on Wednesday, May … [Read more...] about Art Advocates Gayle Halperin And Jim Nugent To Receive TACA’s 2025 Silver Cup Award
CPD’s Change Is Good Kick-Off Party Tapped Superheroes For Young Artists’ Inspirations
To officially kick off Community Partners of Dallas' 2024 Change Is Good fundraiser in October, an invite-only party was held at CPD's headquarters on Saturday, September 7. In addition to enjoying G-rated refreshments and pizza, the younger guests applied their artistic talents to creating artwork for the t-shirt competition using superheroes as the inspirations. Creativity … [Read more...] about CPD’s Change Is Good Kick-Off Party Tapped Superheroes For Young Artists’ Inspirations
2024 North Texas Giving Day Booster: The Usual Artspect
According to The Usual Artspects Founder and CEO Sara Rose Salih, “Imagine the unimaginable: a child, barely 12 years old, trapped in a cycle of exploitation and assault. This is Gabriela's reality. Picture an 8-year-old girl, abused and betrayed by the very person meant to protect her, only to face blame and disbelief from family when she finally musters the courage to … [Read more...] about 2024 North Texas Giving Day Booster: The Usual Artspect