Martin Luther King Jr. Day didn’t end with the parade on Monday, January 18. No, The Dallas Institute of Humanities and Culture settled down at the City Performance Hall for The MLK Symposium “to honor Dr. King’s achievement and legacy, to extend the conversation on civil rights and to promote change and progress in our city.” Here’s a report from the field: Why do black … [Read more...] about MLK Symposium Carries On Martin Luther King Jr.’s Legacy Through Conversation, Song And Keynote Speaker Teju Cole
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Today’s The Last Day Of April And The End Of The Dallas Institute Of Humanities And Culture’s Membership Special
Yup, April with its showers is finally ending today. It’s also the last day for the Dallas Institute of Humanities and Culture’s membership special. The goal is to raise the final $2,615 and if it’s met, that money will help fund such programs as “The Dallas Festival of Ideas, Martin Luther King Jr. Symposium, Hiett Prize in the Humanities, the James Hillman Symposium, … [Read more...] about Today’s The Last Day Of April And The End Of The Dallas Institute Of Humanities And Culture’s Membership Special
The Dallas Institute For Humanities And Culture To Present Jonathan Norton’s “The Epistle” At Area High Schools
The Dallas Institute for Humanities and Culture is taking “The Epistle” on the road starting today. But let’s back up. Back in January the Dallas Institute presented Jonathan Norton’s “The 67th Book of the Bible” staring Vontress Mitchell, Kenneisha Thompson and Dennis Raveneau at the Martin Luther King Symposium. Dealing with the publication of the letter sent from jail … [Read more...] about The Dallas Institute For Humanities And Culture To Present Jonathan Norton’s “The Epistle” At Area High Schools
Dallas Festival of Ideas Supporters Celebrate Overcoming February’s Wintry Blast And Start Planning Next Festival
The temperature was about 70 degrees on Tuesday, March 30, when the organizers and supporters of the Dallas Festival of Ideas gathered at the Nancy Cain Marcus Conference Center, next door to the Dallas Institute of Humanities and Culture. It was a far cry from a month before, when Mother Nature covered the area with waves of snow and ice. Despite the frigid conditions, more … [Read more...] about Dallas Festival of Ideas Supporters Celebrate Overcoming February’s Wintry Blast And Start Planning Next Festival
UPDATE: Dallas Festival Of Ideas
Because the weather is challenging, the The Dallas Festival of Ideas organizers have just dropped all fees associated with today's programming. It's not because they're rolling in dough. It's because of "the generosity of our supporters." They go on to report, "To join us for Beer and BBQ, it is $20 unless you are already a ticket holder. Starting Tuesday, we will be … [Read more...] about UPDATE: Dallas Festival Of Ideas
New Play For Dallas Institute Honors Dr. King, Other Civil Rights Heroes
Backstage in the Green Room before the Monday, January 19th world premiere in Dallas of a new play based on an important episode in her life, Willie Pearl Mackey King admitted she’d had a long few days. First, she’d been honored in the Washington, D.C., area by Restore Together, a faith-based corporation there. Then, the day before, she’d attended the 8 and 11 a.m. … [Read more...] about New Play For Dallas Institute Honors Dr. King, Other Civil Rights Heroes
Round Robin November 12: Hiett Prize, Crystal Charity Ball Wrap-Up Luncheon And Dallas Foundation’s 85th Anniversary Dinner
As the 2014 fundraising season slowly winds up, the awards and celebrations only geared up on Wednesday, November 12, with: Hiett Prize In The Humanities Luncheon His heroes, he said, are Gustave Mahler—the personally conflicted Austrian composer and conductor—and Edward Abbey, the writer and radical environmentalist. He himself has been called “one of the best and most … [Read more...] about Round Robin November 12: Hiett Prize, Crystal Charity Ball Wrap-Up Luncheon And Dallas Foundation’s 85th Anniversary Dinner
Dallas Institute Of Humanities And Culture Teams Up With The Dallas Morning News For “The Dallas Festival Of Ideas”
The Dallas Institute of Humanities and Culture is getting together with The Dallas Morning for “For The City: The Dallas Festival Of Ideas” on Friday, February 27 and Friday, February 28. Yes, there will be musicians and performers, but more! The festival will provide the opportunity for locals and nationally renowned experts like Vishann Chakrabarti, Ta-Nehisi Coates, … [Read more...] about Dallas Institute Of Humanities And Culture Teams Up With The Dallas Morning News For “The Dallas Festival Of Ideas”
Round Robin October 29: The Stroud House Unveiling And The Dallas Historical Society’s Awards of Excellence Patron Party
Unless one was a World Series groupie, there were scant excuses for not being out and about on Wednesday, October 29. Yes, Todd “Fun Guy” Fiscus was celebrating his 10th anniversary of mirth making at the Rachofsky House. Smarty pants Todd had refreshed the digs of the past weekend’s Two by Two domed tent for his 10th anniversary celebration. Oodles and oodles of the beautiful … [Read more...] about Round Robin October 29: The Stroud House Unveiling And The Dallas Historical Society’s Awards of Excellence Patron Party
Experts Discuss “What Does Dallas Want To Be?” At Dallas Institute Of Humanities And Culture’s Seminar
With all the activities place throughout the city of Dallas, there was one that attracted city visionaries. Presented by the City of Dallas, Dallas Institute of Humanities and Culture and The Trinity Trust, "What Makes A City's" "Character and Calling — What Does Dallas Want to Be?" provided food for thought and discussions throughout the day at the Dallas Latino Cultural … [Read more...] about Experts Discuss “What Does Dallas Want To Be?” At Dallas Institute Of Humanities And Culture’s Seminar
Local Leaders And Nationally Renowned Experts To Brainstorm “What Makes A City?” Thursday At The Latino Cultural Center
When the Dallas Institute of Humanities and Culture announced its 2014 “What Makes A City: Character and Calling, What Does Dallas Want to Be?”, Dallas Institute Executive Director Dr. Larry Allums’ plan was “to imagine Dallas from a fresh perspective, setting aside our sworn allegiances for a brief moment in order to consider new ideas, whatever they might … [Read more...] about Local Leaders And Nationally Renowned Experts To Brainstorm “What Makes A City?” Thursday At The Latino Cultural Center