Duh! Duh! Duh! That was the chorus being sounded by the end of Thursday, October 23. Too many places to go, events to cover and people to see. If something’s left out, it’s because memory cells were shot down during the day. First Sight Dallas Opera’s Keith Cerny has become the GNG of the Dallas Arts District. GNG? Good Neighbor Guy. Instead of hunkering down and acting … [Read more...] about Round Robin October 23 (Daytime): First Sight And Encore Park Sculpture Wall Unveiling
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MySweetCharity Photo Gallery: First Sight
The glory and “Wow!” factor of opera is not limited to the Winspear stage. Nope! First Sight on Thursday, October 23, was a perfect example with magnificent gowns designed by six designers (Michael Faircloth, Abi Ferrin, Elizabeth Anyaa, Edo Popken, Khanh Nguyen and Nicholas Villalba) and the Roberto Cavalli collection benefiting the Dallas Opera. The post is being prepared, … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery: First Sight
Round Robin October 14: Dallas Opera Patron Party, TexProtects Gala And BBVA Compass Foundation Check Presentation
The week before, Wynonna Judd was in town for the Habitat for Humanity gala. On Tuesday, October 14, her stepsister Ashley Judd was at the Perot for TexProtects. At the same time, over at The Joule, the opera -oving types were warming up for the October 23 and 24 splashy kick-off, First Sight First Night, of the Dallas Opera season. And then there was the handing over of bucks … [Read more...] about Round Robin October 14: Dallas Opera Patron Party, TexProtects Gala And BBVA Compass Foundation Check Presentation
Dallas Opera Scores Points By Sharing Emmanuel Villaume With The Prestigious Richard Tucker Music Foundation
Was it just a year-and-a-half ago that charming Emmanuel Villaume was named the Dallas Opera Music Director? Leave it to Keith Cerny to spot and snatch a winner! In the opera world, the DO was showing its stuff by landing the Frenchman. But along with the giddiness of having Emmanuel comes a need to be big enough to share. And that’s what’s happened. Emmanuel was … [Read more...] about Dallas Opera Scores Points By Sharing Emmanuel Villaume With The Prestigious Richard Tucker Music Foundation
MySweetCharity Opportunity: First Sight/First Night
According to First Sight/First Night Co-Chair Lynn McBee, “The season opening of the Dallas Opera has to be one of the most thrilling times of year in the city! Nicholas Even and I are really excited to be co-chairs of the First Sight/First Night events. “The season opens with a stunning fashion show, First Sight Fashion Show and Luncheon, featuring styles by … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Opportunity: First Sight/First Night
Lynn McBee And Nick Even To Co-Chair Dallas Opera’s First Sight/First Night
Is there anything that Lynn McBee is not chairing? Word just arrived that she and legal eagle Nick Even will co-chair the Dallas Opera’s First Sight/First Night this fall. Dallas Opera General Director/CEO Keith Cerny said, “The Dallas Opera is truly grateful for the support and involvement of Chairs Lynn McBee and Nick Even. It is only through the dedication and … [Read more...] about Lynn McBee And Nick Even To Co-Chair Dallas Opera’s First Sight/First Night
JUST IN: Jake Heggie’s And Terrence McNally’s Dead Man Walking‘s First Stop Will Be At The Dallas Opera
Ran into Sister Margaret Ann Moser on the way to the Attorneys Serving the Community luncheon today at the Anatole. In addition to being in sorta-non-retirement status, she told how she knew Sister Helen Prejean, author of Dead Man Walking. That coincidentally played into today's announcement by the Dallas Opera that along with San Diego Opera, the two groups would be … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Jake Heggie’s And Terrence McNally’s Dead Man Walking‘s First Stop Will Be At The Dallas Opera
JUST IN: Dallas Opera Receives Historic $2.5M Matching Gift From Betty And Steve Suellentrop And Hunt Consolidated
The Dallas Opera is singing to the rafters! The announcement just arrived that history was made today. The largest corporate gift in the opera’s history was revealed from Betty and Steve Suellentrop and Hunt Consolidated “in support of opera-based education, family performance and community outreach. How much? How about a $2.5M matching gift? What’s the connection between … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Dallas Opera Receives Historic $2.5M Matching Gift From Betty And Steve Suellentrop And Hunt Consolidated
Round Robin March 27: Dallas Opera Spring Gala, Recess And A Legendary Evening Patron Parties And JLD Scholarship Presentation
The floodgates of Dallas fundraising were wide open on Thursday, March 27. Perhaps it was to make up for the spring break week, where it seemed like the wheels came to barely moving. Or, perhaps it was due to the approaching tsunami of activities on the April calendar starting with the Final Four and Dallas International Film Festival. Whatever the reason, this Thursday evening … [Read more...] about Round Robin March 27: Dallas Opera Spring Gala, Recess And A Legendary Evening Patron Parties And JLD Scholarship Presentation
Dallas Opera’s Inaugural “First Sight” Impressed Guests With Fashions, Food And Flash Mob Courtesy of SMU’s Meadows Chorale
Nobody saw it coming. After all, the Dallas Opera is a very staid and proper operation. Wrong! First they did the simulcast a couple years ago on a big screen in front of the Winspear, and eventually moved it over to Klyde Warren Park. Then they had a red carpet opening night with designer gowns. And don’t forget that other gargantuan, free simulcast at AT&T Stadium. But … [Read more...] about Dallas Opera’s Inaugural “First Sight” Impressed Guests With Fashions, Food And Flash Mob Courtesy of SMU’s Meadows Chorale
Round Robin October 17: Dallas Opera Patron, Junior League Presidents & Ball Chairs And Cancer Support Community Receptions
This Thursday was a real test for fundraisers. It seemed like a collision of comets hitting the city with Les Femmes du Monde honoring Mary Lee Cox at the Dallas Country Club, Attitudes & Attire’s Kick-Off reception at Maggiano’s NorthPark, Treasure Street at Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children and the following ... Dallas Opera Patron Party A problem with the … [Read more...] about Round Robin October 17: Dallas Opera Patron, Junior League Presidents & Ball Chairs And Cancer Support Community Receptions