After a two-year search, the Dallas Symphony Orchestra will have a new music director. The news conference just broke up introducing Fabio Luisi as the Dallas Symphony Orchestra’s new music director designate for the 2019-2020 season. According to plan, the Italian-born conductor will assumed the title of Music Director in the 2020-2021 season.In addressing the attendees at … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Fabio Luisi Named Dallas Symphony Orchestra Music Director Designate
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Ron Kirk To Receive 2018 H. Neil Mallon Award
Ron Kirk had better make room for another accolade in his CV and a place in his trophy collection. On Friday, October 12, the World Affairs Council of Dallas/Fort Worth will present him with the H. Neil Mallon Award at the organization’s 35th Annual H. Neil Mallon Award Dinner at the Hilton Anatole.Named after the late Dresser Industries chairman who founded today’s World … [Read more...] about Ron Kirk To Receive 2018 H. Neil Mallon Award
DSO Music Director Jaap Van Zweden’s Successor Should Be Named Within A Fortnight
Dallas Symphony Orchestra CEO/President Kim Noltemy and DSO Development Director James Leffler were at Stanley Korshak for the Dallas Symphony Orchestra League 2019 Presentation Ball announcement reception Thursday night.But before the program began, Kim was asked for a progress report on the search for a replacement for DSO Musical Director Jaap van Zweden. “It’s coming to … [Read more...] about DSO Music Director Jaap Van Zweden’s Successor Should Be Named Within A Fortnight
The Village Of Giving Launch More Than Doubled Its Goal In Founding Members And Funds
While the NFL was having its final draft day at AT&T Stadium, a group of pioneering women were making their own news by launching The Village Giving Circle at attorney Shonn Brown’s home on the afternoon of Sunday, April 29. The presentation would be made by founding Giving Circle officers Diane Reeves, Vera Ingram, Shawn Wills, Frances Cudjoe-Waters, Anika Cail, Lisa … [Read more...] about The Village Of Giving Launch More Than Doubled Its Goal In Founding Members And Funds
JUST IN: Northwood Woman’s Club “Gives It Away” To The Tune Of $297,000
Despite the temperatures settling in past the 90-degree mark, it was Christmas time at Bent Tree County Club today. After a year of fundraising, the Northwood Woman's Club presented checks totaling $297,000 to the following very happy nonprofits:Attitudes and Attire — $31,500 Callier Center for Communication Disorders — $40,500 Cristo Rey Dallas — $47,000 Dallas … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Northwood Woman’s Club “Gives It Away” To The Tune Of $297,000
JUST IN: SMU’s Dedman School Of Law Gets A $4M Gift Resulting In The Robert B. Rowling Center For Business Law and Leadership
And North Texas philanthropy continues to simply amaze. A combined gift of $4M for SMU’s Dedman School of Law has just been revealed. Thanks to $1M from the Dedman Foundation and $3M from Mr./Mrs./Miss Anonymous, the center will “train the next generation of prominent legal and business leaders and influence national conversations surrounding business and corporate law.”Ah, … [Read more...] about JUST IN: SMU’s Dedman School Of Law Gets A $4M Gift Resulting In The Robert B. Rowling Center For Business Law and Leadership
Junior Players Celebrated And Benefited From Sixty Vines Uptown Vine Cutting Opening
The folks at Sixty Vines Uptown really knew how to open their new location at the Crescent. With a vine cutting instead of the usual ho-hum ribbon cutting and members of the Junior Players entertaining, it opened the evening of Monday, April 16 with the added plus of donating half of night's proceeds and a silent auction benefiting Junior Players. Here's a report from the … [Read more...] about Junior Players Celebrated And Benefited From Sixty Vines Uptown Vine Cutting Opening
JUST IN: Dallas Symphony Association Exec Michelle Miller Burns Named Minnesota Orchestra President/CEO
And the news keeps coming in today. This latest flash comes from Minnesota, but it deals with a change at the Dallas Symphony Orchestra (DSO) administrative offices. Dallas Symphony Association (DSA) Executive VP for Institutional Advancement/ COO Michelle Miller Burns has been named president/CEO of the Minnesota Orchestra replacing Kevin Smith, who will be retiring on Friday, … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Dallas Symphony Association Exec Michelle Miller Burns Named Minnesota Orchestra President/CEO
JUST IN: Dr. David Woody III Named The Bridge Homeless Recovery Center President/CEO After A Nine-Month Search
This morning it was announced that after nearly nine months of searching for Jay Dunn's replacement as President and CEO of The Bridge Homeless Recovery Center, Interim CEO Dr. David Woody III would take on the position permanently.When The Bridge Board of Directors Chair Lynn McBee revealed the news in The Bridge's cafeteria to the staff and supporters like Jennifer … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Dr. David Woody III Named The Bridge Homeless Recovery Center President/CEO After A Nine-Month Search
Shout Out For The 30th Anniversary Obelisk Awards Nominations
It was just 30 years ago that art-loving entrepreneur Ray Nasher added a new twist to his Business Council for the Arts. It was called the Obelisk Awards that would “recognize companies and leaders in business and the arts for their invaluable contributions supporting the arts and culture in North Texas.”Word just arrived about plans for the 30th anniversary Obelisk Awards … [Read more...] about Shout Out For The 30th Anniversary Obelisk Awards Nominations
JUST IN: Former Senior Source President/CEO Molly Bogen Pulled Out Of Retirement To Serve As The Dallas Historical Society’s Interim Director
Was it just a couple of years ago that Molly Bogen retired after serving more than 40 years at The Senior Source? When she started there in 1976, the organization was serving 1,000 older types with two program — the Foster Grandparent Program and the Retired Senior Employment program.As the baby boomers marched in lock step to AARP status, Molly led the nonprofit to … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Former Senior Source President/CEO Molly Bogen Pulled Out Of Retirement To Serve As The Dallas Historical Society’s Interim Director