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
Edith O'Donnell
A Passing: Edith O’Donnell
They always stood out in a crowd. Whether it was among young students proudly displaying their artwork or guests attending a receptions for Dallas area philanthropists, this couple just plain stood out. It wasn’t only because they both had aged with snow white hair and faces that reflected the years. It wasn’t because he seemed even taller than the others as he stood near her … [Read more...] about A Passing: Edith O’Donnell
JUST IN: Big Thought Is Thinking Big For Its 30th Anniversary Celebration
Back in 1989, two births were taking place. The first commercial internet service providers were popping. On the local scene Mitch Jericho and Edith O’Donnell founded Big Thought to “cultivate creativity and imagination in the lives of young people throughout Dallas.” Both bouncing babies have grown in importance and reach over the past 30 years. To celebrate Big Thought’s … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Big Thought Is Thinking Big For Its 30th Anniversary Celebration
Last Call To See The 19th Annual Young Masters Exhibition At The Dallas Museum Of Art
Sometimes “putting off” isn’t such a bad thing. An example of that is visiting the 19th Annual Young Masters Exhibition at the Dallas Museum of Art during its final days. This year’s exhibition ends this Sunday. Yup, that’s Easter Sunday. The good news is that a lot of folks and kids have Friday off, so they can check out the 65 original pieces of art that won the hearts of a … [Read more...] about Last Call To See The 19th Annual Young Masters Exhibition At The Dallas Museum Of Art
Four Arts And Music Students Awarded $80,000 In Scholarships From The O’Donnell Foundation
Brent Christopher and his Communities Foundation of Texas were extra-busy at the Mabel Peters Caruth Center Thursday, April 7. First, there was a reception scheduled for the winners of the CFT-administered O’Donnell Foundation’s annual Excellence in AP Arts and Music Theory Award Scholarships. As soon as it was over, there would be an event for nonprofits participating in CFT’s … [Read more...] about Four Arts And Music Students Awarded $80,000 In Scholarships From The O’Donnell Foundation
The Edith O’Donnell Institute Of Art History To Open “Satellite Campus” At Dallas Museum Of Art Tomorrow
Tomorrow the doors will open for a new 1,882-square-foot research center at the Dallas Museum of Art thanks to The Edith O’Donnell Institute of Art History. It’s all a part of the partnership between the DMA and the University of Texas at Dallas. How’s that? The area located in the DMA will be a satellite campus for the O’Donnell Institute of Art History main offices based … [Read more...] about The Edith O’Donnell Institute Of Art History To Open “Satellite Campus” At Dallas Museum Of Art Tomorrow