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‘Gestalt Of Love’ Was In The Air At Literacy Achieves’ Wings Of Spring Gala

Jun 3, 2022 9:30 AM by Glenn Hunter

It was only fitting that a musical group called Brasuka entertained at the annual Wings of Spring gala benefiting Literacy Achieves at Dallas' AT&T Performing Arts Center on Monday, April 25. After all, the "world music ensemble" boasts everything from reggae, samba and jazz to classical, funk and Brazilian rhythms in its repertoire. And a similar eclectic spirit powers … [Read more...] about ‘Gestalt Of Love’ Was In The Air At Literacy Achieves’ Wings Of Spring Gala

JUST IN: Literacy Achieves CEO Sarah Papert Announces Her Retirement After 20+ Years

Apr 13, 2022 1:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

Literacy Achieves dates its roots back to 1997 when it was known as Vickery Meadow Learning Center. The purpose was to help the growing number of refugees and immigrants arriving in the area to learn English. It was five years later that a 20-something volunteered to teach students. Her name was Sarah Polley. Over the years she served as the Adult Program Director from … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Literacy Achieves CEO Sarah Papert Announces Her Retirement After 20+ Years

North Texas Showed Signs Of Returning To In-Person Fundraising With Wings Of Spring

Apr 9, 2021 1:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

One of the first in-person events to emerge from the past year’s fundraising coma was Literacy Achieves’ Wings of Spring last night. After canceling last year’s event, Literacy Achieves Executive Director Sarah Papert was determined not to settle for anything less than a real in-person gathering. Luckily, the arrival of vaccinations came just in the nick of time for people … [Read more...] about North Texas Showed Signs Of Returning To In-Person Fundraising With Wings Of Spring

Program Hits All The Right Notes At Annual Wings of Spring Fundraiser For Literacy Achieves

May 1, 2019 9:30 AM by Jeanne Prejean

With the strong hint that North Texas was going to be the victim of a spring cold blast, Wings of Spring organizers were not taking any chances for the annual fundraiser for Literacy Achieves — a nonprofit adult literacy program — on the evening of Monday, April 1. Instead of holding the event's supper in Temple Emanu-El's open-air courtyard, it was moved to a big meeting … [Read more...] about Program Hits All The Right Notes At Annual Wings of Spring Fundraiser For Literacy Achieves

Groundbreaking Of Dallas’ Newest Public Library Was A Highlight Of A Neighborhood Festival

Dec 4, 2018 8:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

On a plot of land between Park Lane and Ridgecrest just a walk away from the five corners come-together in North Dallas, the usual traffic jam was a three-ring circus tonight. In addition to the parade of vehicles heading across "The Pond (i.e. Central Expressway)" to NorthPark, there was a surge of folks walking to an empty lot just east of The Pond. Only the day before, the … [Read more...] about Groundbreaking Of Dallas’ Newest Public Library Was A Highlight Of A Neighborhood Festival

Dallas Film Society President/CEO Lee Papert To Exit The Popcorn World

Jun 9, 2017 5:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

Dallas Film Society President/CEO Lee Papert is leaving the dark theaters of the film world and looking to a brighter future. As soon as the official word on his departure is received, it will be posted. In talking with Lee, he admitted that six years ago he started a whole new world, both personally and professionally. Just the week before being named to head up the DFS, he … [Read more...] about Dallas Film Society President/CEO Lee Papert To Exit The Popcorn World

Artist Maureen Womack And Entrepreneur Dallas Sonnier Join Dallas Film Society Board Of Directors

Jul 12, 2016 9:30 AM by Jeanne Prejean

And the news keeps coming in! The Dallas Film Society has just added a couple of new members to its board and revealed the leaders for the upcoming year.  The newbies are entrepreneur/film industry professional Dallas Sonnier and non-representational artist Maureen Womack. According to DFS President/CEO Lee Papert, “I am thrilled to announce that Dallas Sonnier and … [Read more...] about Artist Maureen Womack And Entrepreneur Dallas Sonnier Join Dallas Film Society Board Of Directors

In Hawaiian Shirt Lee Papert Hosted The Dallas Film Society Sponsor And Chairman’s Reception Poolside At The Highland

May 10, 2016 9:30 AM by Jeanne Prejean

While accountants burned up the numerical keyboards to meet the demands of the IRS on Friday, April 15, film lovers and supporters like Melina McKinnon, Don Stokes, Mark Denesuk and Janis Burklund could have cared less. Well, at least, they acted that way at The Highland for the Dallas Film Society Sponsor and Chairman’s Reception as part of the 10th Annual … [Read more...] about In Hawaiian Shirt Lee Papert Hosted The Dallas Film Society Sponsor And Chairman’s Reception Poolside At The Highland

MySweet2014Goals: Lee Papert

Jan 29, 2014 3:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

According to Dallas Film Society President/CEO Lee Papert, “2014 promises to be a very exciting year for the Dallas Film Society as we focus on 3 main goals – producing a well attended 2014 Dallas International Film Festival (April 3 – 13) chock full of great films and star talent (and it’s looking real good so far); continuing to expand our high school educational programs … [Read more...] about MySweet2014Goals: Lee Papert

Dallas Film Society’s Lee Papert Is Mum On Art Of The Film But He’s Got Other News That Includes New Members And $$

Jul 30, 2012 9:19 PM by Jeanne Prejean

Ran into Dallas Film Society President Lee Papert at the Klyde Warren Park reveal event taking place at the Dallas Museum of Art today. Guess it was too hot to have it at the park itself, or the construction workers didn't want a bunch of civilian types slowing down the progress. Back to Lee. He looked like he had just popped in from a Hawaiian vacation in a … [Read more...] about Dallas Film Society’s Lee Papert Is Mum On Art Of The Film But He’s Got Other News That Includes New Members And $$

Just In: Lee Papert Named Dallas Film Society’s New President And CEO

Nov 28, 2011 11:59 AM by Jeanne Prejean

We said earlier today that the announcement of the Dallas Film Society's new president/CEO would happen soon. Boy, were we right! Word is just being made public that Lee Papert is bringing his 20 years of business experience and 12 years of development marketing experience in the nonprofit sector to the position.According to DFS Chairman of the Board of Directors Lynn McBee, … [Read more...] about Just In: Lee Papert Named Dallas Film Society’s New President And CEO

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