Business Council for the Arts' 35 Obelisk Awards Luncheon was entering into a new generation on Thursday, November 9. Beside taking place at the JW Marriott in the Dallas Arts District's Hardwood Ballroom on the 12th floor, it was also the debut of BCA's third executive director Stacie Adams and a slight change in the award categories. Still, the presentation to the 2023 … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2023 Obelisk Awards Luncheon
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Dallas Symphony Orchestra’s And Turtle Creek Chorale’s Collaboration To Present “Sing For Our Lives”
Once again collaboration is making a difference as North Texas non-profits recover from the daunting pandemic. The latest on the scene, or rather on the stage, is the partnership between the Dallas Symphony Orchestra (DSO) and the Turtle Creek Chorale (TCC) on Tuesday, September 19. The evening's program, "Sing For Our Lives," is intended to "encourage us to extend a … [Read more...] about Dallas Symphony Orchestra’s And Turtle Creek Chorale’s Collaboration To Present “Sing For Our Lives”
JUST IN: 65th Junior Symphony Ball Results In $415K For DSO’s Music And Education Programs
With summer vacation getting underway and the Fourth of July holiday just around the corner, Junior Symphony Ball Co-Chairs Dylan Gibbons, Sydney Hoyl, Alexandra Paredes, Alexa Plumlee, Mary Ellen Schoellkopf, Will Searcy and Bowden Slates wanted to tie a ribbon on their sold-out Saturday, February 4, fundraiser at Gilley’s. That ribbon tying took place at the Meyerson just … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 65th Junior Symphony Ball Results In $415K For DSO’s Music And Education Programs
Marquee Musicians — And 1,200 Guests — Turn Out To Prove CancerBlows And Raise Funds For UTSW And Multiple Myeloma Research
Arturo Sandoval, the Cuban-born musician and Dizzy Gillespie protege, was relaxing in the VIP area just before the 2023 CancerBlows concert on Thursday, March 9, at the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center. Someone asked the world-renowned, 10-time Grammy winner why he's shown up for several of these CancerBlows fundraisers, which began in 2015 to help the Ryan Anthony … [Read more...] about Marquee Musicians — And 1,200 Guests — Turn Out To Prove CancerBlows And Raise Funds For UTSW And Multiple Myeloma Research
Retiring CFT CEO/President Dave Scullin Was Honored With A Celebration Of Community Party
Before leaving Communities Foundation of Texas (CFT), CEO/President Dave Scullin was honored on Wednesday, March 1, with a celebration of community reception at CFT. It was a gathering of community leaders like Florence Shapiro, Matrice Ellis Kirk, outgoing CFT Board Chair Alfreda Norman and incoming Chair Richie Butler, philanthropists Christie Carter, Linda Perryman Evans and … [Read more...] about Retiring CFT CEO/President Dave Scullin Was Honored With A Celebration Of Community Party
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: CFT President/CEO Dave Scullin’s Celebration of Community
Unlike some teary-eyed retirement parties, Communities Foundation of Texas (CFT) President/CEO Dave Scullin's farewell to the staff (Monica Christopher and Melissa Hardage), CFT trustees (Becky Bright, Greg Campbell, Matrice Ellis-Kirk, Connie O'Neill, Florence Shapiro and Thear Suzuki) supporters (Patrick Walsh, Jeff Gault, Gary Saunders and Thear Suzuki), community and … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: CFT President/CEO Dave Scullin’s Celebration of Community
TACA And DSO Play Musical Chairs With Changes Of Leadership And A Newly Created Role
It’s not every day that you get two announcements from two non-profits about changes in personnel, but today was such a day. Within one minute this morning, TACA Board Chair Michael Meadows and the Dallas Symphony Orchestra each sent word heralding TACA President/Executive Director Terry Loftis’ change of professional scenery. Michael reported that after heading up the arts … [Read more...] about TACA And DSO Play Musical Chairs With Changes Of Leadership And A Newly Created Role
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2022 Dallas Symphony Orchestra Gala
With Dallas Symphony Orchestra Gala Co-Chairs Donna and Herb Weitzman’s theme of Art Deco and a color scheme of black and white, the Meyerson lobby followed orders on Saturday, October 1. From the dining tables in black and white tablecloths and centerpieces with black and white ostrich plumes to a Texas-sized music sheet serving as a photo backdrop, the setting was in place … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2022 Dallas Symphony Orchestra Gala
Donna And Herb Weitzman’s Estate Provided The Backdrop For 2022 DSO Gala Theme Reveal
Unlike in years past, the Dallas Symphony Orchestra Gala reveal did not take place at the Meyerson Symphony Center with a healthy handful of folks in attendance. Instead, 2022 DSO Gala Co-Chairs Donna and Herb Weitzman held the unveiling before a large group of guests in the backyard of their home in University Park's Volk Estates on Tuesday, September 13. The … [Read more...] about Donna And Herb Weitzman’s Estate Provided The Backdrop For 2022 DSO Gala Theme Reveal
JUST IN: Gala|22 To Go ‘Modern Art Deco’ With Mezzo-Soprano Susan Graham And Baritone Thomas Hampson On Stage With DSO
Gala|22 Co-Chairs Donna and Herb Weitzman have revealed the details for the Dallas Symphony Orchestra fundraiser sponsored by Capital One that will launch the formal fall season. Taking place on Saturday, October 1, at the Meyerson, the black-tie event will have a "modern art deco" theme with Todd Events providing furnishings with geometric detailing and lacquered, mirrored … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Gala|22 To Go ‘Modern Art Deco’ With Mezzo-Soprano Susan Graham And Baritone Thomas Hampson On Stage With DSO
Cynthia Izaguirre’s And Cynt Marshall’s Chat Scored For Dallas CASA’s Cherish the Children Luncheon
For all the world, Dallas CASA Children's Council's Cherish the Children Luncheon at the Omni Dallas Hotel's Trinity Ballroom on Friday, May 6, may have seemed like a familiar fundraiser. While the Dallas CASA fundraiser reception with its silent auction items were unique, thanks to artisans like Monica Kirchmer, who had created Sunshine Children's Trunk, it still seemed like … [Read more...] about Cynthia Izaguirre’s And Cynt Marshall’s Chat Scored For Dallas CASA’s Cherish the Children Luncheon