After weeks of planning, Community Partners of Dallas’ 2020 Change Is Good virtual event was in the final hours of taking place on Sunday, August 2. Instead of last year’s fundraiser at CPD headquarters and the usual grounds of Brook Hollow, the event itself would be in homes via the internet and once again be presented by CrossFirst Bank. But before the … [Read more...] about From Drive Thru To The Final “Twist,” CPD’s 2020 Change Is Good Was A Box Full Of Fun
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North Texas Giving Day Booster: Denton Community Chorus
According to Denton Community Chorus Director Tim McGaugh, The Community Chorus was first organized by the Cultural Affairs Division of the Denton Chamber of Commerce in 1967. During the early years of the chorus, concerts were limited to an annual December performance of Handel’s Messiah and a spring performance at the Fine Arts Festival. By 1970 the chorus was … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Denton Community Chorus
MySweetEssential: The Dallas Opera
According to The Dallas Opera Kern Wildenthal General Director and CEO Ian Derrer, First of all, I would like to thank Jeanne Prejean for this opportunity to speak to her loyal readers on why the arts deserve your support. Arts organizations exist to do one thing: enrich the lives of other people. If we cannot create, exhibit, or perform, we risk losing our identity … [Read more...] about MySweetEssential: The Dallas Opera
Canceled Event SOS: Dallas Symphony Orchestra Gala
According to Dallas Symphony Orchestra Gala Co-Chairs Andy Smith and Paul von Wupperfeld, We hope you and your loved ones are well as we all continue to navigate the COVID-19 crisis. This year, we were honored to serve as Chairs of the annual Dallas Symphony Gala. However, due to the ongoing health crisis, we must share the unfortunate news that the 20/21 Gala has … [Read more...] about Canceled Event SOS: Dallas Symphony Orchestra Gala
North Texas Giving Day Booster: The Music Stand
According to The Music Stand Co-Founder Hope N. Jones, For the past three years, The Music Stand has participated in North Texas Giving Day. We are grateful for the hearts of people who have stepped up and believe in our dedication to innovative artistic expression, creative music education, and professional musicians. Our goal this year is to raise awareness about our … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: The Music Stand
August 7 Updates: Cancellations, Going Virtual, Postponements and Reschedules
On the boot heels of 2020 Cattle Baron’s Ball’s cancellation, more notices of change of plans are coming in with September appearing to be the hardest hit. Here's today's rundown of developments: Canceled Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance’s Annual Hope Fashion Show scheduled for Thursday, September 24 Cattle Baron’s Ball Trailblazer party scheduled for Friday, … [Read more...] about August 7 Updates: Cancellations, Going Virtual, Postponements and Reschedules
MySweetEssential: Klyde Warren Park
According to Klyde Warren Park President Kit Sawers, Now, more than ever, parks are being used by their communities. Not only has research consistently promoted the mental health benefits of outdoor spaces, it now also concludes that, during this global pandemic, outdoor activities are actually much safer than indoor ones. Though Klyde Warren Park was unable to play … [Read more...] about MySweetEssential: Klyde Warren Park
Dallas Symphony Orchestra Is Tuning Up For A Couple of Major Fundraisers
If ever North Texas needed a little music, the Dallas Symphony Orchestra is going to provide it. The staff has been busy charging ahead with plans for the fall and winter with some big fundraising events. And they’ve even tweaked them to be social-distancing-friendly. First on the calendar will be the annual Dallas Symphony Orchestra Gala on Saturday, September 12, at … [Read more...] about Dallas Symphony Orchestra Is Tuning Up For A Couple of Major Fundraisers
We’ve Rescheduled! – My Possibilities’ A Very Special Evening With Wayne Brady
According to My Possibilities Executive Director Michael Thomas, My Possibilities’ mission is to courageously and relentlessly pursue the full, untapped possibilities of our Hugely Important People, HIPsters, making every day count. Our special events help us raise the necessary funds to provide educational and vocational programming for our HIPsters. When COVID-19 put … [Read more...] about We’ve Rescheduled! – My Possibilities’ A Very Special Evening With Wayne Brady
Canceled Event SOS: Vogel Alcove’s 2020 Arts Performance Event
According to Vogel Alcove President/CEO Karen Hughes, We are heartbroken to announce the Vogel Alcove 2020 Arts Performance Event on Saturday, May 2, is cancelled as a result of the crisis our country is facing due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This cancellation is a very serious hardship for our mission. The Arts Performance Event is our largest funding source, attended by … [Read more...] about Canceled Event SOS: Vogel Alcove’s 2020 Arts Performance Event
April 14 Updates On Cancellations, Going Virtual And Postponements
No one can say that North Texans aren’t adjustable. While Vogel Alcove regretfully had to cancel its big time fundraiser today, a couple of other groups hunkered down announcing that their events would go virtual or take place in the future at a TBD date. Here’s today’s rundown: Canceled Vogel Alcove’s 29th Annual Arts Performance Event scheduled for Saturday, May … [Read more...] about April 14 Updates On Cancellations, Going Virtual And Postponements