The Dallas Opera is abuzz with activity today. Sure, it’s Ian Derrer’s first official day on the job as TDO General Director/CEO, but there’s still more! While Dr. Kern Wildenthal’s serving as TDO Interim General Director/CEO since former General Director/CEO Keith Cerny’s departure in December concluded Friday, he and his wife Marnie Wildenthal are staying close to opera … [Read more...] about 2018 First Sight/First Night Chairs And Plans Announced For The Dallas Opera Fundraiser
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Children’s Health Thanks Les Femmes Du Monde’s Support With A Brunch And Pooches
Some folks write thank you notes, but the team at Children's Health serve up their show of gratification by hosting a brunch. At least, that's what happened on Tuesday, May 22 for the Les Femmes du Monde gals, who work year long to provide funding for the Child Life Program at Children’s Health and the Global Young Leaders Program of the World Affairs Council. One of the … [Read more...] about Children’s Health Thanks Les Femmes Du Monde’s Support With A Brunch And Pooches
JUST IN: Grammy-Award Nominated Jewel To Be Centerstage for The Bridge’s 10th Anniversary Gala
Gee whiskers! At The Bridge's 10th anniversary kick-off, it was reported that the name of the entertainer for The Bridge's 10th anniversary celebration fundraiser — Impact: Celebrating 10 Years Of Homeless Recovery — at The Bomb Factory on Thursday, September 20, would be forthcoming. Well, that time has come! Talk about a "gem" of a talent.According to The Bridge Board … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Grammy-Award Nominated Jewel To Be Centerstage for The Bridge’s 10th Anniversary Gala
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
Dallas Contemporary Will Celebrate Its 40th Ruby Anniversary With Erykah Badu Performing
The arts scene in Dallas during the 1970s was giving birth to a number of future greats. It was back in 1971 that Erin Abi Wright was born in Dallas. Within four years she was already an old pro in Dallas' world of entertainment singing and dancing at the Dallas Theater Center and The Black Academy of Arts and Letters. Erin went on to graduate from Booker T. Washington High … [Read more...] about Dallas Contemporary Will Celebrate Its 40th Ruby Anniversary With Erykah Badu Performing
Former Crystal Charity Ball Chairs Were Celebrated In The Pump House At The Annual Dinner
To celebrate the past Crystal Charity Ball chairs, who have together provided $143,392,064 for area children’s charities, 2018 CCB Chair Claire Emanuelson and her team managed to lock down Deedie Rose’s Pump House on Thursday, May 10.For first timers and some bets the see-thru floor over the aged waterworks is still a little daunting. What if the weight of the guests, … [Read more...] about Former Crystal Charity Ball Chairs Were Celebrated In The Pump House At The Annual Dinner
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: Crystal Charity Ball Former Chairmen Dinner
Since its first fundraiser back in 1952, there have been 64 women who have chaired the Crystal Charity Ball. (For math majors that doesn’t make sense unless you realize that CCB Founder the late Nancy Chandler chaired it twice.)Back to the CCB former chairs who have provided $143,392,064 for Dallas children's charities over the decades. Of those 64 gals, 45 are still alive … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: Crystal Charity Ball Former Chairmen Dinner
JUST IN: Joyce Goss And Kenny Goss To Chair 2018 ReuNight At Haas Moto Museum
Some folks have wondered where the heck Bobby Haas has gone. Was he in some far-off land hanging out of a plane photographing magnificent creatures for his latest coffee table book? Was he masterminding a mega-gillion dollar deal that would set stocks soaring?Actually, none of the above. Instead he has been focused in an entirely new direction… literally. Bobby has fallen … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Joyce Goss And Kenny Goss To Chair 2018 ReuNight At Haas Moto Museum
Sherice And Tim Brown To Co-Chair Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Great Dallas’ 2018 Big Black Tie Ball
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Dallas will have Sherice Brown and her Heisman Trophy winning/Pro Football Hall of Fame husband Tim Brown as its co-chairs for the 2018 Big Black Tie Ball at the Omni Dallas Hotel on Saturday, October 13.According to BBBS of Greater Dallas President Bill Chinn, “Here at Big Brothers Big Sister of Greater Dallas, we love to see Dallas … [Read more...] about Sherice And Tim Brown To Co-Chair Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Great Dallas’ 2018 Big Black Tie Ball
Talk About The Perfect Father’s Day Gift — An Evening With Chuck Cooperstein, George Dunham, Craig Miller, Eric Nadel And Brad Sham
Just when it seems like July is going to be a desert of activities following the Fourth of July, there is an oasis of fun fundraising. It’s the 4th Annual Talk of the Town on Thursday, July 12, at Vouv Meeting and Event Space.Presented by Smith Thompson Security, the evening will include a seated dinner, games, live and silent auctions and “a fireside chat.” That last item … [Read more...] about Talk About The Perfect Father’s Day Gift — An Evening With Chuck Cooperstein, George Dunham, Craig Miller, Eric Nadel And Brad Sham
Alzheimer’s Research ‘Rock Stars’ Star At Triumph Over Alzheimer’s Event At Bush Institute
There was a sizeable turnout at the George W. Bush Institute May 7 for the Triumph Over Alzheimer's Forum and Dinner. In fact, at least 275 tickets were sold for the special evening. The robust result meant that Leslie Ann Crozier's startup nonprofit Triumph Over Alzheimer's—which aims to advance research into the irreversible brain disease—has come from out of nowhere to raise … [Read more...] about Alzheimer’s Research ‘Rock Stars’ Star At Triumph Over Alzheimer’s Event At Bush Institute