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
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JUST IN: Despite The Big Hoedown Being MIA, 2020 Cattle Baron’s Team Presents $1,413,213 For Cancer Research
2020/2021 Cattle Baron’s Ball Co-Chairs Diana Hamilton and Heather Randall had the perfect treat to give today on the eve of Halloween. Despite the pandemic’s providing roadblocks at every turn in their fundraising efforts for the past eight months, Team HamRan and their committee stayed their course to provide funds for cancer research in North Texas. Today the twosome … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Despite The Big Hoedown Being MIA, 2020 Cattle Baron’s Team Presents $1,413,213 For Cancer Research
As Experts/Officials Worry Of COVID-19’s Second Surge, There Are Some Bright Spots
As healthcare experts and county officials suggest that the second surge of COVID-19 approaches and folks start getting the jitters, there are some bright spots even so. Remember the spring initial invasion by the pandemic when jokes were made about hands growing scales from handwashing and the hoarding of sanitizers and toilet paper? We’ve gone way past that time and have … [Read more...] about As Experts/Officials Worry Of COVID-19’s Second Surge, There Are Some Bright Spots
Saturday’s Halloween Is Going To Be A Once In A Blue Moon Event
With temperatures getting a bit friendlier for Saturday’s Halloween ghosting about, the continuing COVID-19 monster is putting a damper on plans for the night’s festivities. Parents and residents are in a quandary on how to proceed. They don’t want to disappoint munchkins, who have had their lives turned upside down in the past seven months. But neither do they want to expose … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Halloween Is Going To Be A Once In A Blue Moon Event
JUST IN: Texas Women’s Foundation’s Virtual 35th Annual Luncheon Nets A For-Real $800,000
The naysayers may pooh-pooh virtual events during these times, but the Texas Women’s Foundation has the moolah to prove otherwise. Thanks to their virtual 35th Annual Luncheon presented by Toyota on Tuesday September 29, they were able to net … not just raise, but net ... $800,000 for TWF’s Resilience Fund. But then how could you lose with Toyota VP/Chief Procurement … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Texas Women’s Foundation’s Virtual 35th Annual Luncheon Nets A For-Real $800,000
Children’s COVID-19 Back-To-School Guidelines Are A Primer For Parents With Health Concerns
It’s barely the middle of August and kids are heading back to school... sorta. Some will be doing it online and others in person. Unlike years past when the big deal was hitting Office Depot for school supplies, this year’s big deal is the risk of sending a youngster out the door to school. Luckily, the folks at Children’s Health have provided "Back-To-School Guidance" … [Read more...] about Children’s COVID-19 Back-To-School Guidelines Are A Primer For Parents With Health Concerns
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
JUST IN: Dwell With Dignity’s Thrift Studio Changes Up Plans For VIP Preview Party
Due to COVID-10 concerns, Dwell With Dignity’s Thrift Studio VIP Preview Party has been adjusted “to help prevent crowds and manage traffic flow.” Originally, the nighttime party was to take place on Wednesday, August 27, but a second party had been added on Thursday, August 28. Another change is the time. Instead of an evening event, both parties will be held from 10 a.m. … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Dwell With Dignity’s Thrift Studio Changes Up Plans For VIP Preview Party
JUST IN: 2020 Celebrating Women Luncheon Is Going Virtual With Details To Come
2020 Celebrating Women Luncheon Chair Peggy Meyer and Underwriting Chair Jill Tanabaum have just revealed that the 21st annual fundraiser for Baylor Scott And White Dallas Foundation’s fight against breast cancer will be virtual. According to the ladies, “We have taken the last few months to have thoughtful conversations regarding the safety of our committee, our patrons … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2020 Celebrating Women Luncheon Is Going Virtual With Details To Come
Dallas’ Arboretum And Zoo Have The Welcome Mats Out With Reservations
Halfway through summer and folks are starting to really run out of things to do with munchkins. With the temperatures before noon checking in the 80s, now is a perfect time to get outdoors. But walking around the block has gotten a wee bit ho-hum. So, why not check a couple of places that are made for strolling and you can even lock down a time period. Dallas Arboretum and … [Read more...] about Dallas’ Arboretum And Zoo Have The Welcome Mats Out With Reservations
A Gentle Reminder: Beware Of The Wrong-Way Shopper Who Strolls The Aisles
While businesses are requiring masks to be worn by staff and customers/clients, there's popped up a recurring problem in retail stores, especially grocery stores. It’s the wrong-way shopper. Despite floor signage, these directional deviants are either throwing caution to the wind or just seem to be oblivious that they are fish swimming upstream. But it’s not … [Read more...] about A Gentle Reminder: Beware Of The Wrong-Way Shopper Who Strolls The Aisles