Change is afoot for CitySquare’s annual “A Night To Remember” fundraiser. Known for selling out with such on-stage talent at Steve Martin, Diana Ross, BB King, Hall and Oates, Clink Black, Vince Gill, Jay Leno and Jerry Seinfeld, it is moving from its traditional digs at the Winspear to The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory.The reason? To celebrate CitySquare’s “30 years of … [Read more...] about CitySquare Celebrates Its 30th Anniversary With Reba McEntire Onstage For “A Night To Remember”
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An Austin Honky-Tonk And Eleven Hundred Springs Star At Dallas Historical Society’s Inaugural Spring Fundraiser
The Hall of State at Dallas' Fair Park might seem an unlikely place to celebrate a venerable Austin honky-tonk. But it all made sense on April 14, when the Dallas Historical Society held its inaugural spring fundraiser to honor Annetta and James White, owners of the state capital's famed Broken Spoke dance hall.The party, dubbed Honky Tonk Heaven, was the brainchild of … [Read more...] about An Austin Honky-Tonk And Eleven Hundred Springs Star At Dallas Historical Society’s Inaugural Spring Fundraiser
Junior Cattle Baron’s Ball Guests Donned Tiaras And Painted Faces For Disney’s “Dare To Dream”
In the past, the Junior Cattle Baron’s has fallen during spring break with kiddos fighting cancer taking a time-off and future Cattle Baronesses to attend the festivities sponsored by the Moody Foundation at American Airlines Center. But this year, it didn’t and CBB Co-Chairs Katy Bock and Jonika Nix, JCBB Mother Hen Lisa Ogle, Co-Chair Mary Corrigan and their CBB team (Merrick … [Read more...] about Junior Cattle Baron’s Ball Guests Donned Tiaras And Painted Faces For Disney’s “Dare To Dream”
Weather Woes: They Claim The Rain Cometh This Saturday
North Texas seems to be in a “Weekend Weather Woes” cycle with rainy times hitting on a regular basis those days off. Hate to be a Debbie Downer, but some fundraising activities are gonna have to find a mighty big umbrella if their events are gonna take place on Saturday.Cristo Rey Dallas’ Cristo Clay will carry on. After all, clay can be shot any old time.But the … [Read more...] about Weather Woes: They Claim The Rain Cometh This Saturday
Savor The Symphony Chair Kim Hext Taps Diane And Hal Brierley As Honorary Co-Chairs
Blonde Kim Hext is a busy gal. In addition to co-chairing the Zoo To Do this fall with her husband Greg Hext, Dallas Symphony Orchestra League President Mari Epperson has managed to get her to chair the DSOL’s Savor The Symphony on Thursday, May 3.Now, don’t go getting Savor The Symphony confused with Savor or Symphony of Chefs. This three-course, wine-paired dinner … [Read more...] about Savor The Symphony Chair Kim Hext Taps Diane And Hal Brierley As Honorary Co-Chairs
Meadows Museum And SMU Launch Masterpiece Gala To Support An Endowment Fund For The Museum’s Director Of Education Position
There’s a brand new event on the horizon. Relax. You don’t need to worry about squeezing another one onto your April-May dance card. It’s not until Saturday, October 13, when the folks at Meadows Museum and SMU launch the inaugural fundraiser MasterPiece Gala 2018.Not only is the date wide open at this time, it also “coincides with the much-anticipated exhibition “Dali: … [Read more...] about Meadows Museum And SMU Launch Masterpiece Gala To Support An Endowment Fund For The Museum’s Director Of Education Position
Despite The Death Of Robert Mayer Jr., WaterTower Theatre “Will Go Forward” With Its Original Plans To Honor His Inspiration At Its Spring Gala
It was just last week that it was announced that the WaterTower Theatre Gala was shining a light on a couple of area leaders and playwrights. The plan called for Vicki Cheatwood and Steven Young to create ten-minute plays inspire by Bob Mayer Jr. and Kent Rathbun, respectively, to be part of the fundraiser on Thursday, March 29.However, just a day after the plans were … [Read more...] about Despite The Death Of Robert Mayer Jr., WaterTower Theatre “Will Go Forward” With Its Original Plans To Honor His Inspiration At Its Spring Gala
The Dallas Opera Music Director Emmanuel Villaume “Swept Away” Any Doubts About The 2018-2019 Season
Eons ago Maurice Chevalier captivated great grandmamas with his smile, the twinkle in his eye and an ooh-la-la French accent. Maurice and his ways may only be seen in celluloid, but today his charisma is alive and well thanks to The Dallas Opera (TDO). That uber charming and disarming Frenchman is Emmanuel Villaume, TDO’s music director.On Thursday, January 25, he admitted … [Read more...] about The Dallas Opera Music Director Emmanuel Villaume “Swept Away” Any Doubts About The 2018-2019 Season
“Farewell Founder’s Luncheon” Celebrates Dallas Black Dance Theatre’s Supporters And Launches The Ann Williams Legacy Society
Back in 1996 the Dallas Black Dance Theatre’s Founder’s Luncheon was the brainchild of DBDT Founder Ann Williams to raise money and to honor “civic and business leaders of Dallas who have impacted Dallas Black Dance Theatre and the Dallas arts community.” Over the years, dozens and dozens of people and organizations like The Meadows Foundation, Liz Minyard, Juanita Brown, … [Read more...] about “Farewell Founder’s Luncheon” Celebrates Dallas Black Dance Theatre’s Supporters And Launches The Ann Williams Legacy Society
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: Farewell Founder’s Luncheon
The “Farewell Founder’s Luncheon” on Wednesday, January 17, at the Hilton Anatole may have closed the chapter for one part of the Dallas Black Dance Theatre’s fundraising, but it also introduced the next chapter — The Ann Williams Legacy Society.And, of course, the event couldn’t just be a sit-down award ceremony. In addition to presenting the final Founder’s Luncheon … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: Farewell Founder’s Luncheon
Dallas Children’s Theater Debuted Its Assistive Listening Devices Friday Thanks To A Crystal Charity Ball Grant
If the Crystal Charity Ball members have been MIA lately, it’s because they’re in the final days of selecting the 2018 beneficiaries.And to prove that the CCB’s fundings do pay off for Dallas County children, the Dallas Children’s Theater is a perfect example.Thanks to a CCB grant provided in 2015 for sensory-friendly programming, the DCT is now offering Assistive … [Read more...] about Dallas Children’s Theater Debuted Its Assistive Listening Devices Friday Thanks To A Crystal Charity Ball Grant