Before toddling off to the slopes or shores for Spring break, you might want to scratch your noggin about your favorite unsung hero. Why? Because the Dallas Historical Society has just opened up the nominations for the 2024 Dallas History Makers/ Awards for Excellence. This year's categories include the following: Arts Leadership – to that individual who has enriched … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Nominations Are Now Open For 2024 Dallas History Makers/Awards For Excellence
Events
Animal Cruelty Unit To Receive More Resources, Attendees Learn At Operation Kindness Event
The Dallas Police Department is beefing up its Animal Cruelty Unit, adding detectives as it continues working on the cruelty problem with partners Dallas Animal Services and Operation Kindness. The non-profit Operation Kindness finalized a "memorandum of understanding" with DPD and DAS in February of last year, putting together a specialty veterinary team to provide forensic … [Read more...] about Animal Cruelty Unit To Receive More Resources, Attendees Learn At Operation Kindness Event
Dallas Children’s Theater 40th Birthday Celebration Will Be Simply Magical With Dustin Tavella
Was it really, truly 40 years ago that North Texas' Dallas Children's Theater was born in 1984 as Robyn Flatt's brainchild? All she had was her dream, $500 and a heaping amount of determination. Thanks to Robyn and others who saw the importance of nurturing creativity in youngsters, North Texas kids have embraced the magic of the performing arts, including sensory-friendly … [Read more...] about Dallas Children’s Theater 40th Birthday Celebration Will Be Simply Magical With Dustin Tavella
2024 Children’s Cancer Fund Reveal Was A Day To Be Remembered For “A Knight To Remember
Monday two dads took time off from their high-profile professional lives to celebrate youngsters they had never met. One father had daughters who are their early 20s; the other had just become the father of a daughter the week before. The occasion that brought the men to NorthPark's NorthCourt was the 2024 Children's Cancer Fund Gala reveal of the kid models for the annual … [Read more...] about 2024 Children’s Cancer Fund Reveal Was A Day To Be Remembered For “A Knight To Remember
Grovel Alert: 2024 Rising Stars Luncheon Featuring Dallas Cowboys Linebacker Micah Parsons
The next week appears to be a time-out for North Texas non-profits thanks to spring breaks, but it's simply the lull before the slam-bang of activities in the weeks to come. Even before the schools shut down for the holiday week, the After-School All-Stores North Texas' Rising Stars Luncheon is close to selling out.. ASAS NTX Executive Director Justin Hensley has just … [Read more...] about Grovel Alert: 2024 Rising Stars Luncheon Featuring Dallas Cowboys Linebacker Micah Parsons
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2024 Children’s Cancer Fun Reveal
As shoppers checked out spring fashions at NorthPark Monday afternoon, there was a special occasion that literally had people stopping in their tracks. At first glance, the sight of a trio of past and present Dallas Cowboys quarterbacks (Babe Laufenberg, Troy Aikman and Dak Prescott) and area sports media in the NorthCourt may have been the draw. But it turned out that it was … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2024 Children’s Cancer Fun Reveal
Denim Will Rule 2024 AWARE Affair’s “Boots, Buckles And Brain Health” To Kick Down Alzheimer’s
AWARE Dallas is shifting its fundraising plans. Instead of stilettos and business suits, the 2024 AWARE Affair Co-Chairs Angie Carpenter, Dr. Kamilia Smith and Lacey Young are hankering for a more western feel with “Boots, Buckles And Brain Health.” Taking place on Friday, April 12, at Gilley’s Dallas, the event fighting Alzheimer's has also corralled some longtime AWARE … [Read more...] about Denim Will Rule 2024 AWARE Affair’s “Boots, Buckles And Brain Health” To Kick Down Alzheimer’s
2024 Dallas Symphony Orchestra Gala Plans Announced With A Caveat About Website Availability
As reported previously, there's a North Texas fundraising collision of sorts taking place on Saturday, September 28. And it's going to result in NBC5's morning co-chairs on opposite sides of the area. NBCs' longtime Cattle Baron's Ball emcee Deborah Ferguson will be on stage at Southfork for the North Texas American Cancer fundraiser with Carrie Underwood on the main … [Read more...] about 2024 Dallas Symphony Orchestra Gala Plans Announced With A Caveat About Website Availability
2024 St. Valentine’s Day Luncheon Was Especially Touching For Guests Impacted By Leukemia And Lymphoma
The Meyerson Symphony Center looked like a Barbie convention on Thursday, February 8. Instead, it was the 2024 St. Valentine's Day Luncheon and Fashion Show's "Love Rising" benefiting the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society North Texas. While Event Producer Jan Strimple was doing a run-through with the models plus Luncheon Co-Chairs Brooke Shelby and Samantha Wortley and the day's … [Read more...] about 2024 St. Valentine’s Day Luncheon Was Especially Touching For Guests Impacted By Leukemia And Lymphoma
JUST IN: Grammy Awardee Cyndi Lauper To Take Centerstage For Turtle Creek Chorale’s Rhapsody Fundraiser
Honestly, when Cyndi Lauper enters a room, the lights just seem to be brighter. She just has that magical aura that other performers only wish they had. But when the petite bundle of talent and energy appears onstage, it's a bit like a mega Tinker Bell breaking loose with fun that is contagious for all to enjoy. "Rhapsody's" Co-Chairs Grace Cook, Sheilon King, Tara Lewis … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Grammy Awardee Cyndi Lauper To Take Centerstage For Turtle Creek Chorale’s Rhapsody Fundraiser
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2024 St. Valentine’s Day Luncheon And Fashion Show
As the Meyerson Center Lobby filled with hundreds of gals in reds and pinks and posing for photos on Tuesday, February 6, there were still some who had a very personal reason for attending the St. Valentine's Day Luncheon and Fashion Show to support Leukemia and Lymphoma Society North Texas. And just who were those who had an investment in the years of … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2024 St. Valentine’s Day Luncheon And Fashion Show