The AT&T Performing Arts District’s Aurora shone like the brightest birth of a star. It took place this past weekend just before one of its most generous benefactors went dark. Margot Winspear, who along with her late husband Bill Winspear, helped create the Margot and Bill Winspear Opera House, died at the age of 83. Despite Bill’s death in 2007, Margot and her … [Read more...] about A Passing: Margot Winspear
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“An Evening Of Friends And Music” Returns To The Kessler With Tiger Darrow And Hal Ketchum To Conquer Transverse Myelitis
To many “TM” stands for “trademark." But for a scant few it stands for Transverse Myelitis. It may sound like some kind of optical development, but it’s much, much more. Without any real warning, it changes lives dramatically. Within a matter of hours, a normal, healthy person can suffering varying types of paralysis due to damage to the spinal cord. While TM has been around … [Read more...] about “An Evening Of Friends And Music” Returns To The Kessler With Tiger Darrow And Hal Ketchum To Conquer Transverse Myelitis
“An Evening Of Friends And Music” Attracts All Types Of North Texans To Join Don Winspear In Conquering Transverse Myelitis
President Obama was creating all types of havoc in Preston Hollow and along the North Dallas Tollway with his Wednesday, June 9th visit to the area. At least that’s what Paul Divis and other guests at the Transverse Myelitis fundraiser groused at the Kessler. Why, the Oak Cliff hood seemed like a sanctuary of seamlessly moving traffic and easy-going partying compared to … [Read more...] about “An Evening Of Friends And Music” Attracts All Types Of North Texans To Join Don Winspear In Conquering Transverse Myelitis
Ellen And Don Winspear Are Leading The Charge With Tom Rafferty To “Conquer TM” On July 9 At The Kessler
It was back during the 2012 winter holidays that Ellen and Don Winspear’s lives changed dramatically. Up until then things had going pretty darn well for the couple. They were involved in all types of fundraising efforts — the Dallas Zoo, Dallas Opera, Dallas Film Society, etc. Their boys were safe and sound. In fact, they were in North Carolina for one of their son’s wedding. … [Read more...] about Ellen And Don Winspear Are Leading The Charge With Tom Rafferty To “Conquer TM” On July 9 At The Kessler