It goes without saying that 2020 established a sorrowful record of deaths since COVID-19 invaded our lives. Within that brief time, coronavirus has become the third leading cause of death in the U.S., with more than 343,000 victims and 27,000+ in Texas to date. The daily tallies have almost numbed the mind to the magnitude of the losses. In addition to the pandemic’s … [Read more...] about The Passings Of 2020 North Texas Inspirations
Donald Fowler
A Passing: Donald Fowler
If there was ever a person whose life was filled with colorful and magical threads, it was Donald Fowler. He looked at each person and opportunity as a brilliant new thread to weave into his life’s tapestry. There was the thread of the theater. From acting to producing, Donald loved the boards. Just because he had no formal musical training, he didn’t let that deter him from … [Read more...] about A Passing: Donald Fowler
High-Powered Art Crowd Gathers To Hear The 2019 Nasher Prize Laureate Named
The annual reveal event announcing the winner of the Nasher Sculpture Center's prestigious Nasher Prize is always upbeat and somewhat dramatic, and this year's proved true to form. Once again, the invitation-only gathering at Cindy and Howard Rachofsky's Warehouse Dallas art space—held on Tuesday, September 25—attracted a crowd of high-powered art-world … [Read more...] about High-Powered Art Crowd Gathers To Hear The 2019 Nasher Prize Laureate Named
Jewel—And The Hartland-Mackies—Star At A 10th Anniversary Celebration For The Bridge
Dallas businessman Thomas Hartland-Mackie was surrounded by friends and well-wishers on Thursday, September 20, at The Bomb Factory. There, about 550 people had gathered for an evening event called "Impact: Celebrating 10 Years of Homeless Recovery." The well-wishing was well-deserved, as Thomas and his wife, Nasiba, not only chaired but also underwrote all costs for the … [Read more...] about Jewel—And The Hartland-Mackies—Star At A 10th Anniversary Celebration For The Bridge
World Premier of Donald Fowler’s “Creep” Is Celebrated With A Pre-Show Feast Of Friends
Only seemed right that the world premiere of “Creep” should take place the month which is filled with pumpkins, spooks and scary stuff. But before Donald Fowler’s musical debuted at WaterTower Threatre on Sunday, October 4, Barbara and Don Daseke hosted a seated supper for 125 guests at Table 13. In keeping with the feel of the Jack the Ripper theme, napkins were red, … [Read more...] about World Premier of Donald Fowler’s “Creep” Is Celebrated With A Pre-Show Feast Of Friends
WaterTower Theatre World Premiere Announcement Was Greeted With Creep-y Celebration And Fundraising Plans
As families headed back to North Texas deeming a close to spring break, one group didn’t give a hoot! Regardless of the day, the WaterTower Theatre had something to crow about on Sunday, March 15. The Addison-based theatre group hunkered down at Lynn and Allan McBee’s century-old home in Highland Park to break the news. They were going to have the world premiere of … [Read more...] about WaterTower Theatre World Premiere Announcement Was Greeted With Creep-y Celebration And Fundraising Plans