While the 2019 Cattle Baron’s Ball committee was taking care of last-minute preparations for the American Cancer Association fundraiser at Gilley’s, the black-tie set was strolling along the red carpet leading to the Winspear Opera House for its 10th anniversary. The dinner for The Dallas Opera's First Night event on Friday, October 10, was a sell-out, and as many as 2,000 were … [Read more...] about Dallas Opera “Brought Out The Animal(s)” In The First Night’s Red Carpet Affair
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JUST IN: Dallas Opera Announces 2019-2020 Season, Including A Concert By Placido Domingo
At the Hall Arts Residences building in the Dallas Arts District, a full house gathered this afternoon to watch officials of The Dallas Opera unveil the opera's 2019-2020 season, celebrating 10 years of performances in the Margot and Bill Winspear Opera House. After guests including Dallas Opera Board Chair Mark LaRoe, Holly Mayer, Kern Wildenthal, Cindy Feld, Don Braun, … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Dallas Opera Announces 2019-2020 Season, Including A Concert By Placido Domingo
JUST IN: Ian Derrer Returns To The Dallas Opera As General Director And CEO
There were a lot of happy faces in Hamon Hall of the Winspear Opera House this afternoon. The reason was the announcement of the eighth general director for the Dallas Opera. While the reveal would have been a welcome relief after the surprise departure of Executive Director Keith Cerny for Canada, this one was more like a welcome home party … which it was. DO Chair Holly … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Ian Derrer Returns To The Dallas Opera As General Director And CEO
JUST IN: Dr. Kern Wildenthal To Serve As Interim General Director/CEO Of The Dallas Opera Following Keith Cerny’s Resignation
With The Dallas Opera's General Director/ CEO Keith Cerny's announcing his resignation last Friday, the interim stand-in has just been revealed. According to The Dallas Opera Board Chair Holly Mayer, "As has been the case in the past, there is a need for an executive presence in the office during this transitional period, while the search committee prepares to begin its task … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Dr. Kern Wildenthal To Serve As Interim General Director/CEO Of The Dallas Opera Following Keith Cerny’s Resignation
JUST IN: Dallas Opera Board Of Directors Chair Holly Mayer To Receive 2017 National Opera Trustee Recognition Award
For ages The Dallas Opera Board of Directors Chair Holly Mayer has been happily flying under the radar. But for those in the know, she has been the sweetheart of The Dallas Opera (DO). She has served on the DO’s board for 27 years, and what years they’ve been. From the DO’s being on the edge of ruin to its present glory days, she’s stayed the course as vice president of … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Dallas Opera Board Of Directors Chair Holly Mayer To Receive 2017 National Opera Trustee Recognition Award
Much To Everyone’s Delight, Philanthropy Day Luncheon’s Spotlight Was Once Again Hijacked By The Outstanding Youth In Philanthropy
There are those who worry about the importance that the next generation will place on philanthropy and fundraising. But all they need to do is attend the annual National Philanthropy Day Luncheon put on by the Greater Dallas Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals. Each year, it seems like the recipient of the Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy knocks it out of … [Read more...] about Much To Everyone’s Delight, Philanthropy Day Luncheon’s Spotlight Was Once Again Hijacked By The Outstanding Youth In Philanthropy
Greater Dallas Chapter Of Association Of Fundraising Professionals Reveals 31st Annual National Philanthropy Day Awardees
Someone should name this week “Honor Week!” Local nonprofits are just popping their tops announcing all types of folks and organizations to honor. Yesterday it was the Dallas Historical Society's Awards For Excellence and today it’s the Greater Dallas Chapter of Association of Fundraising Professionals. For their 31st Annual National Philanthropy Day Luncheon on Friday, … [Read more...] about Greater Dallas Chapter Of Association Of Fundraising Professionals Reveals 31st Annual National Philanthropy Day Awardees
TACA Lovers Honored Silver Cup Awardees Holly Mayer And Lucilo Peña As Lights Flashed And Emcee Lee Cullum Tiptoed Her Remarks
Tradition is a wonderful thing. And the TACA Silver Cup Award Luncheon exemplifies just that. Founder Annette Strauss envisioned it as an occasion to salute a man and a woman for “their outstanding contributions to the arts in Dallas.” So, despite school closings and black ice popping up in the most unlikely spots, the TACA crowd braved the wintry-weather encore and gathered … [Read more...] about TACA Lovers Honored Silver Cup Awardees Holly Mayer And Lucilo Peña As Lights Flashed And Emcee Lee Cullum Tiptoed Her Remarks