People are often astounded when they learn that certain New Yorkers have never been to the Statue of Liberty. Those same people would probably be amazed how many North Texans have yet to visit The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza, housed in what was formerly known as the Texas School Book Depository, the site of the assassin’s perch when President John F. Kennedy was … [Read more...] about Sixth Floor Museum Has Special Programming For the 56th Anniversary Of President John F. Kennedy’s Assassination
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Dallas Museum Of Art’s Dior Is Almost Done
If you had been wondering what all the big talk was about Dior: From Paris To The World, you’d better stop wondering and get your ticket. The incredible exhibition that has impressed art critics and fashion lovers is ending its run at the Dallas Museum of Art on Sunday, October 27. Warning: According to DMA hierarchy, “Tickets sell out quickly. Check here for … [Read more...] about Dallas Museum Of Art’s Dior Is Almost Done
MySweetCharity Opportunity: Night At The Museum: Ignite
According to Night At The Museum:Ignite Co-Chair Marlene Sughrue, My husband John [Sughrue]and I are honored to co-chair the Night at the Museum: Ignite fundraising gala on Saturday, November 9, benefiting the Perot Museum of Nature and Science. The Perot Museum holds a special place in our hearts and is a treasured community resource for Dallas – a true gateway to the … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Opportunity: Night At The Museum: Ignite
JUST IN: Brian Bolke To Chair Art Ball 2020
The lull is over and the storm of news about North Texas fundraising is thundering in. And it’s not just about the upcoming season! For instance, Art Ball 2020 has already landed its chair and what a chair it is… none other than that creative powerhouse Brian Bolke. People still talk about that pop-up shop he created complete with an Elder Statesman cashmere lingerie set for … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Brian Bolke To Chair Art Ball 2020
Despite A Chill In The Wind, 2019 Art In Bloom’s Double Feature “Joie Des Fleurs” Debuted
Springtime’s Dallas Museum of Art’s fundraiser Art in Bloom has always provided an opportunity for silks and breezy looks to step out. Event Chair Eleanor Bond had decided to change things up a bit. After all, it was the 20th anniversary of the Dallas Museum of Art fundraiser. Instead of the luncheon and lecture taking place on a Monday, she arranged for two sessions on Sunday, … [Read more...] about Despite A Chill In The Wind, 2019 Art In Bloom’s Double Feature “Joie Des Fleurs” Debuted
DMA Exhibition Ambassadors To Enjoy Sneak Preview Of “Dior: From Paris To The World” Plus Much More
It was just a year ago that one of the Art Ball live auction items was a trip to Denver to tour the exhibition “Dior: from Paris to the World.” The exhibit in the Mile High City closed this past January and is now headed to the Dallas Museum of Art’s Barrel Vault. And you just know it’s going to be a brilliant presentation of more than 100 haute couture dresses, plus … [Read more...] about DMA Exhibition Ambassadors To Enjoy Sneak Preview Of “Dior: From Paris To The World” Plus Much More
Dallas Arboretum Is Hopping With Easter Weekend Activities For All Ages
The Dallas Arboretum is just busting to break a Guinness Book of World Records this Saturday, and they need help to do it. At 11 a.m. the Easter Bunny is going to attempt to create the Largest Bunny Hop ever. To do this, he needs as many big and little folks to hop-hop-hop on board. But that’s not the only thing in store for Easter weekend at the Arboretum. It all starts … [Read more...] about Dallas Arboretum Is Hopping With Easter Weekend Activities For All Ages
The Dallas Historical Society Recalls The Roosevelt Family ‘From Hyde Park To Fair Park’
Pierce Allman was one of about 200 attendees at an art exhibition and panel discussion on Thursday, March 21, at Fair Park's Hall of State that focused on First Lady Eleanor and President Franklin D. Roosevelt. But Pierce may have been one of the few guests there who recalled listening to FDR's voice in real time. "I remember hearing him speak on the radio when I was … [Read more...] about The Dallas Historical Society Recalls The Roosevelt Family ‘From Hyde Park To Fair Park’
ReuNight Gunned Its Fundraising Motors Over At Haas Moto Museum For The Family Place
One poor soul who either didn’t know better or was just plain not housebroken wandered into the Haas Motor Museum asking the question of the evening of Thursday, November 8 — “Did you see Mark Lamaster’s review in the Morning News today?” Like Diogenes searching for an honest person, s/he was left in the dark. It seems that none of the people queried at The Family Place’s … [Read more...] about ReuNight Gunned Its Fundraising Motors Over At Haas Moto Museum For The Family Place
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2018 ReuNight
For the past couple years, The Family Place fundraiser has staked claims on some of the newest spots in North Texas for its annual ReuNight — Forty Five Ten with Donna Karan in 2016 and The Statler with a photogenic llama in 2017. This year ReuNight Event Co-Chairs Joyce Goss and Kenny Goss revved up their engines and parked the dinner and live auction at Bobby Haas’ newly … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2018 ReuNight
2019 Art In Bloom’s “Joie Des Fleurs” Will Be Moving To Sunday Brunching With Françoise Weeks
There’s been a change in the Dallas Museum of Art League’s usual Art in Bloom. Usually held on a Monday, when the Dallas Museum of Art is closed, 2019 Art In Bloom Chair Eleanor Bond and Honorary Chair Beverly Freeman opted to move it to Sunday, March 31, with a New Orleans-inspired theme — Joie des Fleurs — with live jazz entertainment. Ah, but difference … [Read more...] about 2019 Art In Bloom’s “Joie Des Fleurs” Will Be Moving To Sunday Brunching With Françoise Weeks