Yesterday the 2024 Dallas County children’s non-profit finalists were making their final presentations with hopes of becoming the 2024 Crystal Charity Ball beneficiaries. With committee members listening and asking questions of the presenters, it was obvious that the community has some pretty amazing charities supporting its youngsters. Still, a decision had to be made on … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2024 Crystal Charity Ball Dallas County Children’s Non-Profit Beneficiaries Revealed
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35th Obelisk Awards Luncheon Celebrated The Collaboration Of Commerce And Culture
Since its creation by the late Raymond Nasher in 1988, Business Council for the Arts has had three executive directors including Pat Porter and Katherine Wagner. On Thursday, November 9, third Executive Director Stacie Adams oversaw the annual Obelisk Awards Luncheon to celebrate the people and organizations that have married the North Texas arts with the business … [Read more...] about 35th Obelisk Awards Luncheon Celebrated The Collaboration Of Commerce And Culture
A Passing: Bryan Hobson Wildenthal
It’s not surprising when a generation carries on the family business. Perhaps it’s because daughters and sons grow up witnessing their parents’ experiences and naturally pick up on the ins-and-outs of the trade. So it was with Bryan Hobson Wildenthal. His father Bryan Wildenthal was president of Sul Ross State University in the West Texas town of Alpine from 1952 until his … [Read more...] about A Passing: Bryan Hobson Wildenthal
Dallas Holocaust And Human Rights Museum Has New Board Chair And Four New Members
After years of planning and fundraising, the 55,000-square-foot Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum had hardly been open six months when the pandemic forced it to close along with the other area public venues. But Museum President/CEO Mary Pat Higgins and her staff regrouped to achieve the Museum's mission of “teaching the history of the Holocaust and advance human rights … [Read more...] about Dallas Holocaust And Human Rights Museum Has New Board Chair And Four New Members
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
Ackerman Center For Holocaust Studies Adds Three New Members To Its Advisory Board
University of Texas at Dallas’ Ackerman Center for Holocaust Studies has added three members to its advisory board including Mark Chazanow leads the management team of Venture Metals and oversees high-level supplier relationships in the wholesale and industrial sectors. Besides his support for the Ackerman Center, Chazanow also serves his community by … [Read more...] about Ackerman Center For Holocaust Studies Adds Three New Members To Its Advisory Board