California has San Simeon. Upstate New York has Boldt Castle. Texas has The Elbert Williams Residence. Whoa! How does the 6,000-square-foot, three-story University Park home on McFarlin manage to rank with the gigantic mansions on the coasts? Simple. Larry Good, FAIA, not only can tell you, he’s written “A House For Texas,” a book published by the Park Cities Historic and … [Read more...] about “A House For Texas” Is A Gem For Reading And Embracing A Local Treasure
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October 7 Update: Going Virtual, Postponement And Rescheduled
While North Texas COVID-19 case numbers have continued to look like Six Flags’ Judge Roy Scream, the changes in fundraising events for the rest of 2020 have calmed down a bit. The good news is there are no cancellations in the roll-out. Here’s today’s update: Going Virtual ChristianWorks for Children’s Celebrate Children scheduled for Saturday, October … [Read more...] about October 7 Update: Going Virtual, Postponement And Rescheduled
Dallas Historical Society’s Awards For Excellence Recipients Revealed Along With Changes For Annual Presentation
The Dallas Historical Society’s annual Awards For Excellence luncheon is undergoing some major changes. While other organizations have gone the virtual route, the DHS wanted to have an in-person celebration to show off its digs at the newly renovated Hall of State in Fair Park. With fingers crossed to have such an event, the presentation of the awards will not take place in the … [Read more...] about Dallas Historical Society’s Awards For Excellence Recipients Revealed Along With Changes For Annual Presentation
Ebby Halliday Acers’ Papers Donated To SMU DeGolyer Library’s Archives Of Women Of The Southwest
It’s hard to imagine that it was five years ago last month that Dallas sweetheart Ebby Halliday Acers died at the age of 104. While it seems that everyone has their Ebby story, it’s Ebby who really has the tales to tell. In addition to her building a residential real estate empire over the decades, she created a philanthropic legacy that will continue for future generations … [Read more...] about Ebby Halliday Acers’ Papers Donated To SMU DeGolyer Library’s Archives Of Women Of The Southwest
A Gentle Reminder: Send No Flowers, Please
The recent death of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg has raised a question about the appropriate gesture of sympathy for a member of the Jewish faith. In many reports, mourners have left flowers with the purpose of honoring her. While the intentions are made with only the best intentions, it should be noted that floral arrangements are not in keeping with Judaism … [Read more...] about A Gentle Reminder: Send No Flowers, Please
A Gentle Reminder: Rosh Hashanah Begins This Evening
At 7:29 p.m. this evening the Jewish New Year — Rosh Hashanah — begins. One of Judaism’s holiest days, it commemorates the creation of the world and kicks off a ten-day period of introspection and repentance that culminates in the Yom Kippur holiday (Sunday, September 27 through Monday, September 28), also known as the Day of Atonement.” While Rosh Hashanah ends Sunday, … [Read more...] about A Gentle Reminder: Rosh Hashanah Begins This Evening
2020 North Texas Giving Day Tackles Killer Year For More Than 3,300 Area Nonprofits
Thursday launches North Texas Giving Day as if your email boxes haven’t already ballooned in overload with notices. But this year’s slam-bang push is totally different. Thanks to the March hit by COVID-19, the area charities have been decimated. Nearly eight months of fundraising has been wiped out due to health concerns for residents. Some organizations might not … [Read more...] about 2020 North Texas Giving Day Tackles Killer Year For More Than 3,300 Area Nonprofits
North Texas Giving Day Booster – Media Projects Inc.
According to Media Projects Inc. Co-Founder Cynthia Salzman Mondell, What do you do when a Pandemic shuts down your long-planned film programs and leaves you in the dark? We at Media Projects turned on the lights and persevered. Since March, over 45,000 people have seen our films. And so more people could view them, we donated 52 copies to the Dallas Public … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster – Media Projects Inc.
North Texas Giving Day Booster: Friends Of The Dallas Public Library
According to Friends Of The Dallas Public Library Executive Director Mary Wilonsky, In its 70th anniversary year, Friends of the Dallas Public Library can point to great achievements in improving our city’s libraries, enhancing programming, advocating for public support and helping guarantee that the library system remains an indispensable civic resource in the 21st … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Friends Of The Dallas Public Library
Six North Texas Area Museums Announce Safe Re-Emergence Plans For In-Person Visits
While many are facing the opening of schools online and in-person, there are other openings that deserve merit. They are the Dallas museums that have gone dark for the safety of their guests and staffers due to COVID-19 restrictions. Ever concerned about the reopening of their world-class collections, they hesitated to open their doors until they were sure that a safe protocol … [Read more...] about Six North Texas Area Museums Announce Safe Re-Emergence Plans For In-Person Visits
MySweetEssential: Dallas Historical Society
According to Dallas Historical Society Executive Director Karl Chiao, The Dallas Historical Society is a non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation, collection, and exhibition of Dallas and Texas history to educate and inspire present and future generations. Formed in 1922, the Dallas Historical Society is committed to preserving the history of the region and … [Read more...] about MySweetEssential: Dallas Historical Society