My Sweet Charity

An Ongoing Conversation For the Good Of Dallas

Dallas Opera

August 7 Updates: Cancellations, Going Virtual, Postponements and Reschedules

by

On the boot heels of 2020 Cattle Baron’s Ball’s cancellation, more notices of change of plans are coming in with September appearing to be the hardest hit. Here's today's rundown of developments: Canceled Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance’s Annual Hope Fashion Show scheduled for Thursday, September 24 Cattle Baron’s Ball Trailblazer party scheduled for Friday, … [Read more...] about August 7 Updates: Cancellations, Going Virtual, Postponements and Reschedules

MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: Dallas Opera’s 2019 1st Night

by

To celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Winspear Opera House, Winspears were on the red carpet as well on stage for the Dallas Opera's 1st Night black-tie fundraiser on Friday, October 18. While Ellen and Don Winspear were in their best formal outfits for the red carpet and seated dinner in the venue’s adjacent tent, four-legged cheetah Winspear made his operatic debut on … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: Dallas Opera’s 2019 1st Night

JUST IN: A Couple Of Surprise Comings And Goings In The North Texas Arts Universe

by

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

JUST IN: Ian Derrer Returns To The Dallas Opera As General Director And CEO

by

There were a lot of happy faces in Hamon Hall of the Winspear Opera House this afternoon. The reason was the announcement of the eighth general director for the Dallas Opera. While the reveal would have been a welcome relief after the surprise departure of Executive Director Keith Cerny for Canada, this one was more like a welcome home party … which it was. DO Chair Holly … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Ian Derrer Returns To The Dallas Opera As General Director And CEO

JUST IN: Dallas Opera Board Of Directors Chair Holly Mayer To Receive 2017 National Opera Trustee Recognition Award

by

For ages The Dallas Opera Board of Directors Chair Holly Mayer has been happily flying under the radar. But for those in the know, she has been the sweetheart of The Dallas Opera (DO). She has served on the DO’s board for 27 years, and what years they’ve been. From the DO’s being on the edge of ruin to its present glory days, she’s stayed the course as vice president of … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Dallas Opera Board Of Directors Chair Holly Mayer To Receive 2017 National Opera Trustee Recognition Award

Local And International Opera Types Buy Into The Beauty Of Mulberry For First Sight/first Night

by

The variety of the 2015 fall season prooved itself on Wednesday, September 2. Over at NorthPark's Mulberry, it was the Dallas Opera’s First Sight/First Night crowd surrounded by all types of fabulous clothes and accessories and extremely fashionable locals and out-of-towners like Saudi Arabia Princess Aishwarya Alsaud, who found many things to her liking. What good fortune for … [Read more...] about Local And International Opera Types Buy Into The Beauty Of Mulberry For First Sight/first Night

JUST IN: Dallas Opera’s First Sight Fashion Designers Revealed

by

One of the highlights of the Dallas Opera’s First Sight is the parade of knock-out “opera-inspired” fashions created by local designers. And from the list of designers slated to present at the Thursday, October 29th luncheon, it’s going to raise the standard once again. Here’s the list of designers and the operas that will inspire their creations: Geoffrey Henning — … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Dallas Opera’s First Sight Fashion Designers Revealed

Dallas Opera’s First Sight/First Night Leadership And Deets Revealed

by

It’s been making the rounds among the Dallas Opera lovers, but now it’s official. The Dallas Opera’s 2015 First Sight/First Night deets are official. Ellen and Don Winspear will co-chair the glamorama fundraisers at the Winspear on Thursday, October 29, and Friday, October 30. They've arranged for Micki and Mayor Mike Rawlings to serve as honorary co-chairs. Micki is … [Read more...] about Dallas Opera’s First Sight/First Night Leadership And Deets Revealed

Round Robin February 17: Dallas Opera Founders Luncheon, St. Valentine’s Day Luncheon And Fashion Show And Builder’s Circle Mortgage Burning

by

Even Mother Nature was shocked by the activities slated for Tuesday, February 17. Instead of snow flurries, she backed way off and allowed clear skies for most of the day with crispy temperatures. While the Chi O’s were handing out checks to the 2014 beneficiaries at their sorority house at SMU, others were lunching and burning pieces of paper. Dallas Opera Founders … [Read more...] about Round Robin February 17: Dallas Opera Founders Luncheon, St. Valentine’s Day Luncheon And Fashion Show And Builder’s Circle Mortgage Burning

First Night’s Festivities Ranged From Glamorama Red Carpet To A Record-Breaking Crowd For Opera Simulcast In Klyde Warren Park

by

The red carpet extended from Flora to the Winspear Opera House front door on Friday, October 24. Along the way were mini-stages for one-of-a-kind creations by area designers. Each represented a Dallas Opera production (Elizabeth Anyaa — “LA Wally”, Michael Faircloth — “Iolanta”, Abi Ferrin — “Salome”, Khahn Nguyen — “La Boheme”, Edo Popken — “Everest” and Nicolas Villalba — … [Read more...] about First Night’s Festivities Ranged From Glamorama Red Carpet To A Record-Breaking Crowd For Opera Simulcast In Klyde Warren Park

MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: First Night

by

Just the day before opera lovers were lunching at the Dallas Opera's First Sight with fabulous food and fashion. Friday, October 24, the crowd had gussied up with the most amazing gowns for the Dallas Opera’s First Night and the season's opening night. The evening was headlined with perfect weather, gents just made to suit for tuxedos and models standing on platforms showing … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: First Night