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

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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

Dallas Symphony Orchestra League Does A Masked Check Presentation Of $954,722

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COVID-19 has stepped up creativity nowadays. One example took place for the Dallas Symphony Orchestra League’s check presentation to Dallas Symphony Orchestra President/CEO Kim Noltemy. It started off with a Zoom meeting of the DSOL-ers presided by DSOL President Kim Brannon, who officially ended her tenure and virtually handed over the gavel to incoming DSOL President Anne … [Read more...] about Dallas Symphony Orchestra League Does A Masked Check Presentation Of $954,722

JUST IN: Cece Smith To Succeed Sanjiv Yajnik As Dallas Symphony Association Board Chair

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Looking ahead to life AC (After Coronavirus), the Dallas Symphony Association’s leadership for fall 2021 has been announced. Music-loving Cece Smith will be taking over the reins of leadership from current DSA Chair Sanjiv Yajnik, who has been at the helm of the organization since 2017. According to Dallas Symphony Orchestra Ross Perot President/CEO Kim Noltemy, … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Cece Smith To Succeed Sanjiv Yajnik As Dallas Symphony Association Board Chair

Friday, March 13’s Roundup Of Cancellations, Postponements, Suspensions And Closures Resulting From Coronavirus Concerns

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LATE UPDATE: 2020 Art Ball Chair Brian Bolke just sent word that the spring black-tie favorite Dallas Museum of Art fundraiser slated for Saturday, April 18, has been canceled. According to DMA Eugene McDermott Director Agustin Arteaga, "We are deeply indebted to Ball Chair Brian Bolke who brought a dynamic vision to this year’s gala. We are also appreciative of you, our … [Read more...] about Friday, March 13’s Roundup Of Cancellations, Postponements, Suspensions And Closures Resulting From Coronavirus Concerns

Dallas Symphony Orchestra Cancels Performances Until March 22 And The Meyerson Is Closed For The Time Being

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In accordance with the state of emergency conditions announced last night prohibiting events with more than 500 people for seven days, the Dallas Symphony Orchestra has canceled all performances at the Meyerson through Sunday, March 22. According to Dallas Symphony Association Board of Governors Chair Sanjiv Yajnik, "As COVID-19 becomes an intensifying health concern, … [Read more...] about Dallas Symphony Orchestra Cancels Performances Until March 22 And The Meyerson Is Closed For The Time Being

Dallas Symphony Orchestra League Debs (Texas) Dipped And Danced The Night Away

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Like the swallows returning to Mission San Juan Capistrano, the Dallas Symphony Orchestra League Presentation Gala debutantes in their billowing white gowns were presented on stage at the Morton Meyerson before family and friends on Saturday, February 8. While the Gittings portraits were lined up at the lobby entrance, the Renaissance Foyer and the upper level Loge Terrace were … [Read more...] about Dallas Symphony Orchestra League Debs (Texas) Dipped And Danced The Night Away

MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2020 Dallas Symphony Orchestra League Presentation Ball

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While all the Dallas Symphony Orchestra League Presentation Balls have been brilliantly fun fundraisers for the Dallas Symphony Orchestra, the 2020 ball had just a whiff of change and more fun on Saturday, February 8, at the Meyerson. Perhaps it was the change of plans having the debs gather their white gowns and head backstage immediately after the group photo. Even that was a … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2020 Dallas Symphony Orchestra League Presentation Ball

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

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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

JUST IN: 2020 NorthPark Ambassadors And Their Non-Profit Partners Revealed

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NorthPark Center’s Ambassador program is starting the new year with the announcement of the 2020 Ambassadors. Instead of traveling the country representing NorthPark, these Ambassadors have a one-year tenure and stay put right here in North Texas “to partner with NorthPark and its retailers for various initiatives to benefit the charitable organization through meaningful events … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2020 NorthPark Ambassadors And Their Non-Profit Partners Revealed

MySweetWishList: Dallas Symphony Young Musicians

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According to Young Musicians Teaching Artist and Administrator Sandra Rodriguez, “Music can change the path of a child’s life, and the Dallas Symphony Young Musicians program aims to do just that for hundreds of students with every pluck of a string on a violin and note played on a trumpet. This new education program in Southern Dallas has provided hundreds of … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Dallas Symphony Young Musicians

Dallas Symphony Orchestra Launches “C-Suite Christmas” Featuring Five Area Business Execs

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Despite the 90-degree weather, it’s time to think about the holidays. That’s exactly what Dallas Symphony Orchestra’s President/CEO Kim Noltemy is doing. As part of the holiday festivities, the DSO will have a new concert — "C-Suite Christmas" — on Wednesday, December 11, at the Meyerson. In addition to the Dallas Symphony Orchestra, it is going to feature area business … [Read more...] about Dallas Symphony Orchestra Launches “C-Suite Christmas” Featuring Five Area Business Execs