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The Fat Lady May Have Sung For The Dallas Opera’s 2021 Spring Season, But It Won’t Silence The Company

Jan 27, 2021 5:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean Leave a Comment

COVID-19 has claimed yet another victim — The Dallas Opera’s 2021 spring season. There had been such hopes when the season was announced last summer that the pandemic would have eased allowing the season to kick off in March. But with “extreme ongoing COVID concerns” The Dallas Opera’s Kern Wildenthal General Director/CEO Ian Derrer made the very tough call to cancel the … [Read more...] about The Fat Lady May Have Sung For The Dallas Opera’s 2021 Spring Season, But It Won’t Silence The Company

Hints Dropped About ReuNight’s Spring Move To A Well-Known, One-Name Venue

Jan 27, 2021 1:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean Leave a Comment

As The Family Place’s CEO Paige Flink was juggling all types of media inquiries about her Friday’s announcement of retiring, she let a hint drop about the upcoming ReuNight. Yup, just as reported last September that the traditional Fall fundraiser was moving to the Spring of 2021 but the deets were still to come. And what do you know? Spring 2021 is just around the … [Read more...] about Hints Dropped About ReuNight’s Spring Move To A Well-Known, One-Name Venue

JUST IN: Gathering Place’s Tony Moore Named Trinity Park Conservancy President/CEO

Jan 26, 2021 1:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean Leave a Comment

Last March when the world was just beginning its upside-down normal thanks to COVID-19, the Trinity Park Conservancy (TPC) was also going through some major changes. The good news was that it had reached the $100M fundraising mark for the Harold Simmons Park’s $200M capital campaign and was entering the next phase of developing the 200-acre park and raising the rest of the … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Gathering Place’s Tony Moore Named Trinity Park Conservancy President/CEO

Nexus Recovery Center Celebrates 50th Anniversary With A 50 For 50 Campaign

Jan 26, 2021 9:30 AM by Jeanne Prejean Leave a Comment

As Nexus Recovery Center enters its 50th anniversary year of serving as a specialized substance use disorder treatment service for women, supporters have carved out a hefty goal to celebrate this milestone occasion. Called Nexus 50 for 50 Anniversary, it is a campaign to “raise at least 50 gifts of $50K each.” That's a whopping $2.5M. Campaign Co-chairs Jan Madigan … [Read more...] about Nexus Recovery Center Celebrates 50th Anniversary With A 50 For 50 Campaign

North Texas Food Bank’s 22nd Annual Empty Bowls Is Transitioning Into A Drive-Thru Food Fest

Jan 25, 2021 1:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean Leave a Comment

After months of orchestrating drive-thru food distributions to thousands of people in need, the North Texas Food Bank has become the ultimate operation for all others to follow. Having perfected the program, it was only natural that the NTFB-ers would use such expertise for their annual 22nd Empty Bowls fundraiser presented by Kroger on Thursday, February 25. Instead of … [Read more...] about North Texas Food Bank’s 22nd Annual Empty Bowls Is Transitioning Into A Drive-Thru Food Fest

Dallas Symphony Orchestra League’s Annual Savor The Symphony To Be A Hybrid Event

Jan 25, 2021 9:30 AM by Jeanne Prejean Leave a Comment

As the COVID-19 vaccination rollout is recovering from the initial slo-mo debut, some fundraisers are taking steps to edge out of the total virtual event world. One example is the Dallas Symphony Orchestra League and its Savor The Symphony. Savor Chair Sharon Ballew is “taking the precautions necessary so it will be a hybrid event to be held as both a live and virtual … [Read more...] about Dallas Symphony Orchestra League’s Annual Savor The Symphony To Be A Hybrid Event

Wild Night In’s Auction Bids Are Already Roaring Along With A Hip[po] Raffle For Dallas Zoo

Jan 22, 2021 1:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean Leave a Comment

The Dallas Zoo’s Wild Night In auction and raffle are up and the action is underway. Of course, you’ll want to know the leaderboard’s current tip-top item of the dozens of packages. It’s the “Elephant Feeding” package that has a maximum of eight guests getting “an up close and personal meeting with some of our elephants. Guests will learn all about our elephants, as well as … [Read more...] about Wild Night In’s Auction Bids Are Already Roaring Along With A Hip[po] Raffle For Dallas Zoo

JUST IN: The Family Place CEO Paige Flink’s Retirement Is Officially Announced

Jan 22, 2021 9:30 AM by Jeanne Prejean Leave a Comment

The Dallas Morning News’ Cheryl Hall has officially put an end to the rumors about The Family Place CEO Paige Flink's retiring. The rumors were true. As Paige put it in the story, “Oct. 1, 2021, is my 30-year anniversary. I turn 65 in July. It’s time for a new quarterback and a new set of legs.” In conducting a pre-opening tour of The Family Place's Ann Moody Place in … [Read more...] about JUST IN: The Family Place CEO Paige Flink’s Retirement Is Officially Announced

Dallas And Fort Worth YMCA’s Offering Free Memberships To Incentivize “Bigs” Sign Ups

Jan 21, 2021 3:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean Leave a Comment

When two North Texas nonprofits get together on a project, it almost always spells success for its clients, staff, supporters and community. Such a partnership is taking place and has all the signs of being another winner. Since January is National Mentoring Month, the area Big Brothers Big Sisters (aka “Bigs”) is teaming up with Dallas and Fort Worth YMCA’s (aka “the … [Read more...] about Dallas And Fort Worth YMCA’s Offering Free Memberships To Incentivize “Bigs” Sign Ups

Queen Of Hearts Vintage Fashion Show And Tea Celebrates The Alexander Mansion’s Bygone Era

Jan 21, 2021 9:30 AM by Jeanne Prejean Leave a Comment

Despite this season pretty much turning into a virtual fundraising experience, there are exceptions. But they are being held under the strict enforcement of COVID-19 guidelines. One of them is benefiting the stately Alexander Mansion on Ross Avenue. Just a few blocks away from the towering, glass super-scrapers of downtown Dallas, the three-story Mansion with its imported four … [Read more...] about Queen Of Hearts Vintage Fashion Show And Tea Celebrates The Alexander Mansion’s Bygone Era

Tuesday I Got My Wish Granted, Got Shot And Was Still Able To Prepare Dinner

Jan 20, 2021 5:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean 1 Comment

Tuesday I found myself clicking onto a COVID-19 vaccine hub site and finding a window of times that were available for my vaccination to take place immediately. At first the sign of availability was shocking after days of “no times available.” Must admit that I was starting to feel like a rejected freshman with no invites after the first round of rush parties. That feeling … [Read more...] about Tuesday I Got My Wish Granted, Got Shot And Was Still Able To Prepare Dinner

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