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Dallas Opera “Brought Out The Animal(s)” In The First Night’s Red Carpet Affair

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While the 2019 Cattle Baron’s Ball committee was taking care of last-minute preparations for the American Cancer Association fundraiser at Gilley’s, the black-tie set was strolling along the red carpet leading to the Winspear Opera House for its 10th anniversary. The dinner for The Dallas Opera's First Night event on Friday, October 10, was a sell-out, and as many as 2,000 were … [Read more...] about Dallas Opera “Brought Out The Animal(s)” In The First Night’s Red Carpet Affair

MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: Dallas Opera’s 2019 1st Night

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To celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Winspear Opera House, Winspears were on the red carpet as well on stage for the Dallas Opera's 1st Night black-tie fundraiser on Friday, October 18. While Ellen and Don Winspear were in their best formal outfits for the red carpet and seated dinner in the venue’s adjacent tent, four-legged cheetah Winspear made his operatic debut on … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: Dallas Opera’s 2019 1st Night

All Hands Were On Deck For The Dallas Opera’s First Night Event Celebrating Its 62nd Season

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More than one "first" was celebrated when The Dallas Opera presented its gala First Night event on Friday, October 12, at the Winspear Opera House. Not only was "The Flying Dutchman" presented to kick off the Opera's 62nd season—the first time the renowned work by Richard Wagner had been staged by The Dallas Opera since 1994. But the performance also marked the debut of Ian … [Read more...] about All Hands Were On Deck For The Dallas Opera’s First Night Event Celebrating Its 62nd Season

MySweetCharity Opportunity: First Sight/First Night

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According to First Sight/First Night Co-Chairs Dianne B. and Mark H. LaRoe, Two of the most captivating fundraisers of the fall are First Sight Fashion Show and Luncheon and First Night Pre-Performance Dinner and After Party, The Dallas Opera’s season kick-off events. Important revenue is raised and awareness is gained for the company’s splendid 2017-2018 programming. … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Opportunity: First Sight/First Night

JUST IN: The Dallas Opera’s First Sight/First Night Plans Revealed With Dianne And Mark LaRoe At The Helm

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While the queen bees may have flown to cooler places, the worker bees are hard at work churning out news. The latest comes from The Dallas Opera about its annual fall two-day fundraiser — First Sight/First Night. First, let’s get the basics down. The luncheon and fashion show will take place on Thursday, October 19, followed the next night [aka Friday, October 20] by … [Read more...] about JUST IN: The Dallas Opera’s First Sight/First Night Plans Revealed With Dianne And Mark LaRoe At The Helm

Dallas Film Society’s 2017 Art Of Film Was A Double Header With Honoree Robert Benton And Dallas Star Awardee Faye Dunaway

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Gary Cogill declared that Robert Benton was one of the nicest people in the film business. This claim took place on Wednesday, March 29, as guests like Co-Chairs Regina Montoya and Paul Coggins, Stacy Girard, and Haley Hamilton Cogill gathered at Sixty Five Hundred for the Dallas Film Society’s Art of Film honoring Benton for his multiple accomplishments in the film industry. … [Read more...] about Dallas Film Society’s 2017 Art Of Film Was A Double Header With Honoree Robert Benton And Dallas Star Awardee Faye Dunaway

Plans Announced For The Dallas Opera’s First Sight First Night As Part Of Its 60th Anniversary

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Leave it to The Dallas Opera types to get ahead of the heat of summer. Word has it that DO General Director/CEO Keith Cerny and his team got those music loving Winspears (i.e. Ellen and Don) to chair this fall’s First Sight First Night fundraising for the DO’s 60th anniversary. Gee, it was three years before Don was even born and such names as Elsa von Seggern, Larry … [Read more...] about Plans Announced For The Dallas Opera’s First Sight First Night As Part Of Its 60th Anniversary

The Art Of Film Honoree Isabella Rossellini Once Again Charms Guests With Her Stories Of Family And The Film Industry

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As the cars arrived at The Space on Oak Lawn, they bypassed a mini-red carpet and were directed to a group of waiting car parkers on Friday, November 20. Some fella was interviewing Dallas Film Society President/CEO Lee Papert. Others took a pass on the red carpet and headed into The Space with Andy Warhol artwork on all the walls. At one point someone claimed that The … [Read more...] about The Art Of Film Honoree Isabella Rossellini Once Again Charms Guests With Her Stories Of Family And The Film Industry

Kids Fashion Show For Kindness Is Signing Up Munchkin Models For Sunday’s Fundraiser Now

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While the weather is looking rather damp, dreary and downright chilly the next few days, don’t worry. As Annie says, “This sun will come out….only not tomorrow.” It’s expected to arrive Sunday. By then, the kids will be showing signs of cabin fever or mall malaise. How about an opportunity to dress up and have some fun that doesn’t require cooking, posting greeting cards … [Read more...] about Kids Fashion Show For Kindness Is Signing Up Munchkin Models For Sunday’s Fundraiser Now

The Dallas Opera’s First Night Featured A Chilled Supreme Court Justice For The Football-Theme Black-Tie Soiree

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The rain and chill of Friday, October 30, gave way to an afternoon break following the Dallas Women’s foundation’s 30th Annual Lunch at the Hilton Anatole. While some hoped that Mother Nature was leaving the area, weather forecasters warned that she was resting up to unload for the evening. In fact, Ma Nature was focusing on The Dallas Opera's First Night VIP red carpet and … [Read more...] about The Dallas Opera’s First Night Featured A Chilled Supreme Court Justice For The Football-Theme Black-Tie Soiree

Friday’s Predicted Rains Change Arrival Plans For Dallas Women’s Foundation Luncheon And Dallas Opera’s First Night

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The rains are coming and Friday is looking pretty darn soggy. At least that’s what the weather experts are saying. While some of Friday night’s high school football games are being rescheduled for tonight, the fundraisers are also arranging for the umbrella-friendly stuff. The Dallas Women’s Foundation’s Lunch organizers decided the VIP valet would be vastly better at the … [Read more...] about Friday’s Predicted Rains Change Arrival Plans For Dallas Women’s Foundation Luncheon And Dallas Opera’s First Night