Members of the international selection jury called her work unpredictable and "influential and unique," adding that it "feels fresh and young." So the Nasher Sculpture Center announced tonight that German artist Isa Genzken would receive its fourth annual Nasher Prize.Called the most ambitious international award in sculpture, the Nasher Prize confers $100,000 on an … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2019 Nasher Prize Laureate Is German Artist Isa Genzken
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Attorney/Philanthropist Steve Stodghill To Receive The Anti-Defamation League’s 2018 Larry Schoenbrun Jurisprudence Award
If you were hoping to have a lunch meeting with your attorney on Thursday, November 15, rethink it. Around noontime there will be a pretty impressive crowd of legal eagles at the Fairmont Hotel Dallas. According to the 2018 Larry Schoenbrun Jurisprudence Award Luncheon Honorary Co-Chairs Tom Meisheimer and Todd Wagner, their longtime friend Steve Stodghill will be honored as … [Read more...] about Attorney/Philanthropist Steve Stodghill To Receive The Anti-Defamation League’s 2018 Larry Schoenbrun Jurisprudence Award
JUST IN: 2018 North Texas Giving Day Busts Its Own Record With More Than $48M In Donations
Once again North Texas Giving Day proved that generosity is a natural resource in these parts that only grows with time and effort. As the clock struck midnight, the donations were still coming in resulting in more than $48M and 400,000 pledged hours for thousands of area nonprofits.They topped last year's record breaker of $39M by $9M!Hopefully, the folks at … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2018 North Texas Giving Day Busts Its Own Record With More Than $48M In Donations
JUST IN: 2018 North Texas Giving Day Is One-Third The Way Through Hitting The $17M Mark
Six hours into 2018 North Texas Giving Day the numbers* are coming in with 72,000 donations coming in for more than 2,500 organizations.In addition to 225,098 volunteer hours being pledged by 6,100 folks, it appears that the efforts powered by Communities Foundation of Texas have resulted in $17M being provided for area nonprofits with The Salvation Army DFW Command and … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2018 North Texas Giving Day Is One-Third The Way Through Hitting The $17M Mark
2019 Art In Bloom’s “Joie Des Fleurs” Will Be Moving To Sunday Brunching With Françoise Weeks
There’s been a change in the Dallas Museum of Art League’s usual Art in Bloom. Usually held on a Monday, when the Dallas Museum of Art is closed, 2019 Art In Bloom Chair Eleanor Bond and Honorary Chair Beverly Freeman opted to move it to Sunday, March 31, with a New Orleans-inspired theme — Joie des Fleurs — with live jazz entertainment. Ah, but difference … [Read more...] about 2019 Art In Bloom’s “Joie Des Fleurs” Will Be Moving To Sunday Brunching With Françoise Weeks
JUST IN: 2019 Mad Hatter’s Leadership Announced With Roots in McKinney
Dallas Arboretum Women’s Council President Linda Spina just released the first wave of plans for the 31st Annual Mad Hatter’s Tea. The McKinney resident has commandeered a couple of her pals — Sharla Bush and Terry Irby — to co-chair the annual fundraiser benefiting A Woman’s Garden.The trio has proven to be veterans when it comes to the Mad Hatter’s … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2019 Mad Hatter’s Leadership Announced With Roots in McKinney
2018 Parade Of Playhouse’s Bro’s Diner Winner Already Had A Chef In Residence
Britt and Will Salisbury took a chance. Their son (and Nerf fan) William Salisbury, age 3, really, really wanted the Nerf Ninja Warrior Challenge house that was in Dallas CASA's 2018 Parade of Playhouses. But then, that Bro’s Diner playhouse was awfully cute, too. And besides, dad Will was a chef at Bouillon. So, a decision was made to pool the family resources, with the … [Read more...] about 2018 Parade Of Playhouse’s Bro’s Diner Winner Already Had A Chef In Residence
How A Simple Act Of Empathy Led To A $1M Gift For Child Life Specialists At Children’s Medical Center
There are certain moments that take root in the memory for decades. For Carolyn Brown, one such moment took place more than 30 years ago. It involved her little grandson, Russell McKeown. No, it wasn’t a birthday party, or watching Russell take his first crawl around the living-room floor. Instead, the matriarch of the Brown family was being helped by a volunteer at Children’s … [Read more...] about How A Simple Act Of Empathy Led To A $1M Gift For Child Life Specialists At Children’s Medical Center
JUST IN: A Couple Of Surprise Comings And Goings In The North Texas Arts Universe
It seemed just like yesterday that Dallas Opera CEO Keith Cerny dropped the bomb that he was turning in his resignation and heading up north to the Calgary Opera to replace the organization's retiring CEO Bob McPhee. That was eight months ago. Well, leave it to Keith to drop another surprise package telling the Calgary Opera that he was resigning because the back-and-forth to … [Read more...] about JUST IN: A Couple Of Surprise Comings And Goings In The North Texas Arts Universe
Genesis Women’s Shelter’s Bianca Jackson Named New Friends New Life’s Chief Development Officer
Since the beginning of the year, New Friends New Life has seen some changes in its leadership. Kim Robinson came on board as CEO in March. Then Jessica Brazeal was “recently promoted to chief programs officer." Now word comes that Bianca Jackson has moved her email address from Genesis Women’s Shelter, where she was senior director of fund and community development for seven … [Read more...] about Genesis Women’s Shelter’s Bianca Jackson Named New Friends New Life’s Chief Development Officer
JUST IN: Hillcrest Foundation Donates $1M For Parkland’s New Comprehensive Breast Center
Thanks to a $1M donation by the Hillcrest Foundation, Parkland Health and Hospital is getting closer and closer to its $40M goal for its Comprehensive Breast Health Center. Word just arrived that the Hillcrest Foundation has donated a lovely $1M resulting in a total of $36M being raised by the Parkland Foundation.The new Comprehensive Breast Health Center will: … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Hillcrest Foundation Donates $1M For Parkland’s New Comprehensive Breast Center