The Dallas Opera is abuzz with activity today. Sure, it’s Ian Derrer’s first official day on the job as TDO General Director/CEO, but there’s still more! While Dr. Kern Wildenthal’s serving as TDO Interim General Director/CEO since former General Director/CEO Keith Cerny’s departure in December concluded Friday, he and his wife Marnie Wildenthal are staying close to opera … [Read more...] about 2018 First Sight/First Night Chairs And Plans Announced For The Dallas Opera Fundraiser
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JUST IN: 37th Annual Awards For Excellence Luncheon Awardees Revealed
And the announcements just keep rolling in! Dallas Historical Society President Bill Helmbrecht just revealed plans for the 37th Awards for Excellence Luncheon and the 2018 Awards for Excellence (AFE) in Community Service honorees. As reported earlier, the annual fundraiser will be held on Thursday, November 1, at the Fairmont Dallas. This year the presenting sponsor will be … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 37th Annual Awards For Excellence Luncheon Awardees Revealed
Founders Award Luncheon’s Chat With Nicole Paiement Focused On 21st Century Operas Based on Steve Jobs And Georgia O’Keeffe
With spring breakers returning to North Texas on Monday, March 19, they brought some powerful gusts of wind with them. But those breezes didn’t sway the opera-loving Women’s Board of The Dallas Opera from heading to the Crescent Court Hotel for the 26th annual Juanita and Henry S. Miller Jr. Founders Award Luncheon.It was back in 1995 that the late Margot and Bill Winspear … [Read more...] about Founders Award Luncheon’s Chat With Nicole Paiement Focused On 21st Century Operas Based on Steve Jobs And Georgia O’Keeffe
Take A Break From Spring Break And Get Those 2018 Awards For Excellence In Community Service Nominations In Pronto
It’s hard to think about fall when spring break is in full swing, but just try for a second or two. Come Thursday, November 1, the Dallas Historical Society will be presenting its 2018 Awards For Excellence In Community Service at The Fairmont Dallas.The recipients will be folks who have “demonstrated generosity of spirit, civic leadership and ability to encourage … [Read more...] about Take A Break From Spring Break And Get Those 2018 Awards For Excellence In Community Service Nominations In Pronto
The Dallas Opera Music Director Emmanuel Villaume “Swept Away” Any Doubts About The 2018-2019 Season
Eons ago Maurice Chevalier captivated great grandmamas with his smile, the twinkle in his eye and an ooh-la-la French accent. Maurice and his ways may only be seen in celluloid, but today his charisma is alive and well thanks to The Dallas Opera (TDO). That uber charming and disarming Frenchman is Emmanuel Villaume, TDO’s music director.On Thursday, January 25, he admitted … [Read more...] about The Dallas Opera Music Director Emmanuel Villaume “Swept Away” Any Doubts About The 2018-2019 Season
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
Awardee Kern Wildenthal Highlights A ‘Perfect’ Callier Cares Luncheon At The Dallas Country Club
Even before the doors opened to the Dallas Country Club ballroom, the Callier Cares Luncheon VIP reception filled the Founders Room on Thursday, April 20. Luncheon Chair Emilynn Wilson was with husband Claude Wilson and Ruth and Ken Altshuler Callier Care Awardee Dr. Kern Wildenthal and all smiles over the sold-out Callier Care Fund fundraiser.In another part of the … [Read more...] about Awardee Kern Wildenthal Highlights A ‘Perfect’ Callier Cares Luncheon At The Dallas Country Club
JUST IN: 2017 Callier Cares Luncheon Nets $278,450
Emilynn Wilson is a very happy camper. After chairing the sold-out Callier Cares Luncheon on Thursday, April 20, at the Dallas Country Club, she just heard from the number crunchers about the day’s results.Whoa! The net proceeds from the event were $278,450. The funds will benefit the Callier Center for Communication Disorders's Callier Care Fund.Of course, Emilynn is … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2017 Callier Cares Luncheon Nets $278,450
SOLD OUT ALERT: Callier Cares Luncheon
Well, Emilynn Wilson has gone and done it. She said she would hit the “Sold Out” mark for Thursday’s Callier Cares Luncheon at the Dallas Country Club, and word just arrived that the ballroom is filled.But then how could she lose with Lisa Troutt as her honorary chair, Dr. Kern Wildenthal receiving the Ruth and Ken Altshuler Callier Care Award, and noted audiology … [Read more...] about SOLD OUT ALERT: Callier Cares Luncheon
Grovel Alert: Callier Cares Luncheon
With the Callier Cares Luncheon still 10 days away, Event Chair Emilynn Wilson and Honorary Chair Lisa Troutt report that the tickets are nearly gone with the wind. They've nearly filled the entire Dallas Country Club’s ballroom thanks to having the Ruth and Ken Altshuler Callier Care Award being presented to Dr. Kern Wildenthal and the Callier Prize in Communication Disorders … [Read more...] about Grovel Alert: Callier Cares Luncheon
Three Days Of Letter Signing Got Underway For Callier Cares Luncheon At Beth Layton’s Dining Room Table
All was not clear Tuesday, January 10, at Beth Layton’s home. While Callier Care Luncheon Chair Emilynn Wilson arrived early to arrange stacks of letterhead and envelopes on the dining room table for a three-day-athon of letter signing, hostess Beth was already head down, hand-signing the letters.Looking up briefly, Beth complained the windows looking out on the … [Read more...] about Three Days Of Letter Signing Got Underway For Callier Cares Luncheon At Beth Layton’s Dining Room Table