In recent days the 117-year-old Neiman Marcus Downtown store has been caught in a whirlpool, like contentious divorcing parents deciding how to proceed. NM’s newest “spouse,” Saks Global, had drawn the line that it would no longer be responsible for the brand's flagship due to a breakdown in negotiations with a lessor over a 25' by 100’ underground lease. The result was … [Read more...] about Perhaps Neiman Marcus Flagship Will Rise Like A Phoenix After Suffering A Fire Of Controversy
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NorthPark’s Breakfast With Santa Is Sold Out, But There May Be A Plan B Thanks To Cocoa With Santa
On Thanksgiving eve, word just arrived from the North Pole elves about Breakfast With Santa at NorthPark Center on Sunday, December 8. If you've already locked down your reservations for the epic family-friendly party with the jolly old elf and a legion of super heroes and princesses, face painters, balloon artists, musical performance and delicious all-you-can-eat breakfast, … [Read more...] about NorthPark’s Breakfast With Santa Is Sold Out, But There May Be A Plan B Thanks To Cocoa With Santa
Oops Alert!: Business Council For The Arts’ Cheers To Change Open House At “Stacks” Missed Its Post Date
Mea Culpa: This post was supposed to be published on Thursday, August 15, at 5:30 p.m. But the internet gremlins hijacked the post. Drat! Our apologies to the DFW business- and art-loving community. The Business Council for the Arts (BCA) "Cheers To Change" open house showing off its new digs had all the elements of guests no-showing on the night of Thursday, May 30. In … [Read more...] about Oops Alert!: Business Council For The Arts’ Cheers To Change Open House At “Stacks” Missed Its Post Date
JUST IN: Maura Sheffler Officially Named TACA’s Donna Wilhelm Family President And Executive Director
When TACA’s Donna Wilhelm Family President and Executive Director Terry Loftis moved from One Arts Plaza to the Meyerson Symphony Center to become Chief Advancement and Revenue Officer for the Dallas Symphony Orchestra on Thursday, December 1, longtime TACA staffer Maura Sheffler was tapped to step in as interim president and executive director. Now, three months later … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Maura Sheffler Officially Named TACA’s Donna Wilhelm Family President And Executive Director
Triumph Over Alzheimer’s Returns To In-Person Updating And The Carlisle Group’s Surprise $250K Gift
Despite the death of her mother on Tuesday, September 6, after an eight-year battle with Alzheimer's, Triumph Over Alzheimer's Founder Leslie Ann Crozier was not slowing down her battle against the disease. If anything, Leslie was even more focused on supporting research and treatments for the debilitating disease. On Wednesday, November 2, she gathered friends and supporters … [Read more...] about Triumph Over Alzheimer’s Returns To In-Person Updating And The Carlisle Group’s Surprise $250K Gift
JUST IN: 2022 North Texas Giving Day Hauls in $62,565,273, Ending Its Record-Breaking Run
For those who just couldn’t stay up until midnight for the final results, you missed a surprising end to the 2022 North Texas Giving Day. With its 18-hour countdown clock ticking away, the tote board whirled to a final total of $62,565,273. Despite the impressive number, it just wasn't enough to beat last year's $66M total. Unlike 2021's fundraiser receiving donations … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2022 North Texas Giving Day Hauls in $62,565,273, Ending Its Record-Breaking Run
Crystal Charity Ball Midpoint Luncheon “Jarred” The Top Producers With An Italian Flair
After taking a couple of years to hold their annual Midpoint Luncheon outdoors due to the pandemic, 2022 Crystal Charity Ball Chair Susan Farris and her lead committee team (Underwriting Chair Kristina Whitcomb, Children's Book Chair Lindsay Ballotta, Foundations Chair Elizabeth Gambrell, Silent Auction Chair Mary Martha Pickens and Special Gifts Chair Wendy Messmann) returned … [Read more...] about Crystal Charity Ball Midpoint Luncheon “Jarred” The Top Producers With An Italian Flair
A Gentle Reminder: It’s Time To Soak Up Area Water Restrictions
In addition to North Texas temperatures testing the resilience of the grid, the lack of rain has resulted in the drought of 2022. While some have sacrificed their lawns to save on their water bills, others have been the victims of brush fires destroying their homes and property like Monday’s Balch Springs scorched earth episode. At the other end of the drought spectrum are … [Read more...] about A Gentle Reminder: It’s Time To Soak Up Area Water Restrictions
SOLD-OUT ALERT!: Dallas Zoo’s Dollar Days
If you had your heart set on taking advantage of the Dallas Zoo’s Dollar Days on Thursday, July 21, and Thursday, August 11, calm your heart down. The Amazon sponsored events are already sold out. So don't fight the temptation to venture to the zoo on the hope of sweet-talking your way in. Not only won’t it work, but there’s no need to venture out in this heat for a … [Read more...] about SOLD-OUT ALERT!: Dallas Zoo’s Dollar Days
Dak Prescott’s Push Through Adversity Talk At Meal For The Mind Luncheon Was Poignant And Ironic
[UPDATE: The start date of the three-digit National Suicide Prevention Lifeline – 988 – reported in the post has been moved up to go live on Saturday, July 16.] For 28-year-old Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott, Tuesday, May 10, was a big day. In addition to being the featured speaker at Metrocare Services’ “Meal for the Mind” at the Hilton Anatole, it would have been … [Read more...] about Dak Prescott’s Push Through Adversity Talk At Meal For The Mind Luncheon Was Poignant And Ironic
UPDATE: Equest Horses Hate To Nag, But They’re Stalled In Trying To Show Their Thanks
In response to last week's SOS for Equest's need of high velocity fans, there's some spectacular new and could-use-some help news. Equest spokes-horses Dare and Ranger reported, "The response to our need for heavy-duty fans for the barn was amazing!! A big huge thank you to all you cool people who donated fans or money to purchase fans. Our horses, volunteers and staff are … [Read more...] about UPDATE: Equest Horses Hate To Nag, But They’re Stalled In Trying To Show Their Thanks