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Awards For Excellence Provided A Lesson In Learning From History To Endure “Harsh Winds”

Jan 12, 2022 9:30 AM by Jeanne Prejean

In many ways, the Dallas Historical Society’s 39th Awards For Excellence overcame historic challenges to take place. First, there was the postponement of the original November 2020 date due to the pandemic and the plan to hold an evening event the following February in the DHS’s beautifully renovated home at Fair Park’s Hall of State. Then just a couple of days before the … [Read more...] about Awards For Excellence Provided A Lesson In Learning From History To Endure “Harsh Winds”

BCA’s 33rd Annual Obelisk Awards Luncheon Provided A Group Hug For The North Texas Arts

Jan 6, 2022 1:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

It was as if North Texas art lovers had a group hug on Wednesday, November 17, at the Fairmont Hotel’s International Ballroom. After nearly 18 months of beating beaten up by the COVID-19 virus restrictions, both the worker bees and their loyal supporters like Hal Brierley, Marena Gault, Cece Smith and Ford Lacy, Dallas City Councilperson Gay Donnell Willis, Chris … [Read more...] about BCA’s 33rd Annual Obelisk Awards Luncheon Provided A Group Hug For The North Texas Arts

SMU Launched Its $1.5B Campaign With Dallas Hall Serving As A Backdrop At High Noon

Sep 17, 2021 11:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

If the Olympics organizers are ever shopping for a special events expert, SMU VP of Development and External Affairs Brad Cheves should be their go-to-man. For Friday’s announcement of the wallet-busting, $1.5B "SMU Ignited: Boldly Shaping Tomorrow" campaign, he and his team managed to pull off a mega launch utilizing the university's iconic Dallas Hall as the backdrop for … [Read more...] about SMU Launched Its $1.5B Campaign With Dallas Hall Serving As A Backdrop At High Noon

JUST IN: 33rd Annual Obelisk Awards To Honor A Dozen Arts-Loving Standouts For “Extraordinary Support”

Aug 10, 2021 9:30 AM by Jeanne Prejean

The 2021 Obelisk Awards Co-Chairs Rebecca and Philip Silvestri have just announced the plans and honorees for the 33rd annual Business Council for the Arts fundraising luncheon. On Wednesday, November 17, the following recipients will be honored at The Fairmont Dallas: Art Partnership Large — Toyota nominated by Debbie Storey of AT&T Performing Arts Center … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 33rd Annual Obelisk Awards To Honor A Dozen Arts-Loving Standouts For “Extraordinary Support”

JUST IN: Dallas Symphony Orchestra Gala Is Returning To In-Person Watching And Listening

May 26, 2021 5:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

Seems like everybody is getting their news in before summer hits. And it's all great news. Just because last year's Dallas Symphony Orchestra Gala was canceled because of the "P" word, its Co-Chairs Andy Smith and Paul von Wupperfeld and Honorary Co-Chairs Mary and Rich Templeton weren't giving up on raising funds for the DSO. The foursome, who all have roots in … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Dallas Symphony Orchestra Gala Is Returning To In-Person Watching And Listening

Business Council For The Arts 2020 Obelisk Awardees, Finalists And Other Deets Revealed

Sep 24, 2020 9:30 AM by Jeanne Prejean

2020 Obelisk Awards Co-Chairs Mimi Crume Sterling and Cari Walls have announced the final details for the annual fundraiser for the Business Council for the Arts. Taking place on Tuesday, November 17, the event, it was decided, will follow the trend of the season and be virtual from noon to 1 p.m., with Comerica Bank Senior VP/Chief Economist Dr. Robert Dye … [Read more...] about Business Council For The Arts 2020 Obelisk Awardees, Finalists And Other Deets Revealed

Canceled Event SOS: Dallas Symphony Orchestra Gala

Aug 28, 2020 5:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

According to Dallas Symphony Orchestra Gala Co-Chairs Andy Smith and Paul von Wupperfeld, We hope you and your loved ones are well as we all continue to navigate the COVID-19 crisis. This year, we were honored to serve as Chairs of the annual Dallas Symphony Gala. However, due to the ongoing health crisis, we must share the unfortunate news that the 20/21 Gala has … [Read more...] about Canceled Event SOS: Dallas Symphony Orchestra Gala

Dallas Symphony Orchestra Gala Kicks Off With A Reception In 3525’s Turtle Room

Jul 22, 2020 1:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

Dallas Symphony Orchestra Gala Co-Chairs Andy Smith and Paul von Wupperfeld wanted to get the ball rolling before summer hit. Why, they even launched the energy before the spring breaks wiped out the North Texas neighborhoods. So, on Wednesday, March 4, Andy and Paul hosted the kickoff for the Dallas Symphony Orchestra fundraiser at 3525’s Turtle Room. While the grand … [Read more...] about Dallas Symphony Orchestra Gala Kicks Off With A Reception In 3525’s Turtle Room

Dallas Symphony Orchestra Is Tuning Up For A Couple of Major Fundraisers

Jun 22, 2020 1:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

If ever North Texas needed a little music, the Dallas Symphony Orchestra is going to provide it. The staff has been busy charging ahead with plans for the fall and winter with some big fundraising events. And they’ve even tweaked them to be social-distancing-friendly. First on the calendar will be the annual Dallas Symphony Orchestra Gala on Saturday, September 12, at … [Read more...] about Dallas Symphony Orchestra Is Tuning Up For A Couple of Major Fundraisers

Communities Foundation Of Texas Celebrates The First $2B Of Grantmaking And Looks Ahead To The Next Billion

Feb 27, 2020 9:30 AM by Jeanne Prejean

Tuesday, February 11, was a big old day. Despite chilly rain and bumper-to-bumper drive home, folks were racing home either to learn the New Hampshire primary results or to see the finals of the Westminster Dog Show. But the Communities Foundation of Texas' celebration get together seemed to trump all. The welcome mat had hardly been put out at 5 p.m. when the lobby was … [Read more...] about Communities Foundation Of Texas Celebrates The First $2B Of Grantmaking And Looks Ahead To The Next Billion

JUST IN: 2020 Dallas Symphony Orchestra Gala Co-Chairs, Honorary Co-Chairs And Details Revealed

Feb 18, 2020 9:30 AM by Jeanne Prejean

Spring has hardly had time to spring, and music lovers are already plunging ahead. Word has it that the 2020 Dallas Symphony Orchestra Gala will take place on Saturday, September 12, at the Meyerson benefiting the Dallas Symphony Orchestra. And what a Texas Instruments night it will be! In addition to TI Foundation Executive Director Andy Smith and SMU Planning … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2020 Dallas Symphony Orchestra Gala Co-Chairs, Honorary Co-Chairs And Details Revealed

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