While the Methodist Health System Foundation's Eagle Society took over the Mansion Pavilion and Ballroom and the Baker Botts legal eagles dined upstairs on Wednesday, January 30, the Mansion restaurant displayed a “Closed for a private event” sign for the NorthPark Ambassadors (Kim Schlegel Whitman, Kimberly Alexander, Cami Goff, Kathryn Hall, Kim Hext, Linda Kao, Pat McEvoy, … [Read more...] about NorthPark Ambassadors Take Over The Mansion Restaurant For Portrait Viewings And Dining By Candlelight And Cliburn
David Haemisegger
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: Ambassadors Reception
The Mansion on Turtle Creek was buzzing with eagles, both legal and philanthropic, on Wednesday, January 30, with the Eagle Society downstairs and the Baker Botts attorneys in the upstairs dining rooms. But it was NorthPark’s 2019 Ambassadors that nested in the Mansion Restaurant for an evening of dining and getting to know each other, as well as the beneficiaries of the … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: Ambassadors Reception
Business Council For The Arts Leadership Hosts 2018 Obelisk Awardees At A Private Reception
With the 2018 Obelisk Awards Luncheon less than a month away, the class of 2018 awardees were honored by the Business Council for the Arts leadership with a reception on Wednesday, October 17, at the Thompson and Knight offices at One Arts Plaza. Here is a report from the field: Business Council for the Arts (BCA) hosted an evening reception on Wednesday, October 17, … [Read more...] about Business Council For The Arts Leadership Hosts 2018 Obelisk Awardees At A Private Reception
All Hands Were On Deck For The Dallas Opera’s First Night Event Celebrating Its 62nd Season
More than one "first" was celebrated when The Dallas Opera presented its gala First Night event on Friday, October 12, at the Winspear Opera House. Not only was "The Flying Dutchman" presented to kick off the Opera's 62nd season—the first time the renowned work by Richard Wagner had been staged by The Dallas Opera since 1994. But the performance also marked the debut of Ian … [Read more...] about All Hands Were On Deck For The Dallas Opera’s First Night Event Celebrating Its 62nd Season
Dallas Symphony Gala Launched The Season’s Formal Hoop-la With Everything From Butterflies to Buc-ee’s
Some of the black-tie guests got a bit of sticker shock when they arrived at the Meyerson Symphony Center on Saturday, September 15, for the Dallas Symphony Gala 2018. In addition to the parking ticket, they were told, “That’ll be $25.” Traditionally, upper-echelon formal events in Dallas that charge $500 per person provide complimentary parking. Some were caught off guard; … [Read more...] about Dallas Symphony Gala Launched The Season’s Formal Hoop-la With Everything From Butterflies to Buc-ee’s
JUST IN: 2018 Obelisk Awardees Revealed Plus Details For Annual Business Council For The Arts Fundraising Luncheon
In the past, the annual Obelisk Awards sculptures have been designed and created by longtime glass artist Jim Bowman. Last year Jim and his wife/artist Mary Lynn Devereux-Bowman announced that they were relocating to North Carolina and the 2017 Obelisk creations would be Jim’s swan song. 2018 Obelisk Awards Luncheon Co-Chairs Victoria and Hunter McGrath along with … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2018 Obelisk Awardees Revealed Plus Details For Annual Business Council For The Arts Fundraising Luncheon
2018 St. Valentine’s Day Luncheon And Fashion Show’s “Sculpting For A Cure” Felt Right At Home Among NorthPark Center’s Artwork
The battle line against leukemia and lymphoma moved north of downtown Dallas on Thursday, February 8. Instead of years past at the Anatole and the Meyerson, the St. Valentine's Day Luncheon And Fashion Show took over a couple of sizable courts at NorthPark Center to benefit the Leukemia And Lymphoma Society of North Texas. With the event's theme — "Sculpting For A Cure" … [Read more...] about 2018 St. Valentine’s Day Luncheon And Fashion Show’s “Sculpting For A Cure” Felt Right At Home Among NorthPark Center’s Artwork
JUST IN: 2017 ReuNight Honorary Chairs Include Such Dallas Icons As Andersons, Joneses, Kirks, Nasher-Haemiseggers And A Pickens
The 2017 ReuNight Co-Couple Chairs Jennifer and Richard Dix and Kristi and Ron Hoyl are taking full advantage of having The Family Place’s high-roller fundraiser at the legendary Statler on Wednesday, November 8. After all, the former hotel had been the site of some of Dallas’ most memorable galas way back when. Ah, memories! For instance, that October 20 night in 1973 when oil … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2017 ReuNight Honorary Chairs Include Such Dallas Icons As Andersons, Joneses, Kirks, Nasher-Haemiseggers And A Pickens
Nasher Prize Reveal Draws Dallas Art Lovers To The Warehouse With Rave Reviews
Nothing can keep art lovers from a new breaking occasion, not even rush hour traffic around the Galleria. So, the Mercedes and Bentleys made their way through the jam fest on Tuesday, September 19, to The Warehouse just beyond the LBJ-Dallas North Tollway square dance. And what was the draw for the usual Dallas proper artsy types to venture away from their comfort zone? It … [Read more...] about Nasher Prize Reveal Draws Dallas Art Lovers To The Warehouse With Rave Reviews
Nancy Nasher And David Haemisegger Hosted A Reception For One Of The Late Ray Nasher’s Brainchild “Business Committee For The Arts”
When the late Ray Nasher dreamt up the idea of the North Texas business community partnering up with the visual and performing arts 28 years ago, the Business Committee for the Arts came to life. It was a glorious gathering of local executive and committee leaders like Jack Evans, Al Casey, Ted Enloe, Stan Richards, Ruth Collins Sharp Altshuler, Howard Hallam, Richard Marcus, … [Read more...] about Nancy Nasher And David Haemisegger Hosted A Reception For One Of The Late Ray Nasher’s Brainchild “Business Committee For The Arts”
JUST IN: The Dallas Opera’s First Sight/First Night Plans Revealed With Dianne And Mark LaRoe At The Helm
While the queen bees may have flown to cooler places, the worker bees are hard at work churning out news. The latest comes from The Dallas Opera about its annual fall two-day fundraiser — First Sight/First Night. First, let’s get the basics down. The luncheon and fashion show will take place on Thursday, October 19, followed the next night [aka Friday, October 20] by … [Read more...] about JUST IN: The Dallas Opera’s First Sight/First Night Plans Revealed With Dianne And Mark LaRoe At The Helm