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
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
Children Medical Center Foundation’s Kern Wildenthal Farewell Tribute Dinner Was Filled With Friends, Fans And Family
It was billed as a farewell tribute dinner to Children’s Medical Center Foundation President Kern Wildenthal hosted by Children’s Health System of Texas CEO Chris Durovich and his wife Christina Durovich. But the dinner in the Pecan Room at Harlan Crow's Old Parkland on Tuesday, June 7, was more of a love fest for more than 80 members of the Kern fan club. They ranged from … [Read more...] about Children Medical Center Foundation’s Kern Wildenthal Farewell Tribute Dinner Was Filled With Friends, Fans And Family
Wildenthal Gift, Cheryl Pollman’s Award And Sons Of Serendip Highlighted VMLC’s “Wings Of Spring” At The Perot
A lot of fellas probably would have made plans for Monday, April 4, to head home, get in some comfy clothes, and settle down in their fav chair with a brewski in one hand and a snack a reach away to watch the NBA finals.But then they realized they had been scheduled to head to the Perot Museum for VMLC fundraiser Wings of Spring, A Celebration of Literacy. So, the coat and … [Read more...] about Wildenthal Gift, Cheryl Pollman’s Award And Sons Of Serendip Highlighted VMLC’s “Wings Of Spring” At The Perot
Marnie And Kern Wildenthal Establish $100,000 Endowment Fund For VMLC
In each of the last four or five years, current and previous board members of the VMLC (Vickery Meadow Learning Center) have gotten together to catch up and trade ideas about the nonprofit’s work teaching English literacy skills to non-English-speaking adults and young children in diverse, low-income neighborhoods. And, this year was no exception.On Friday, February 12, … [Read more...] about Marnie And Kern Wildenthal Establish $100,000 Endowment Fund For VMLC
Dallas Historical Society’s Awards For Excellence Luncheon Recognizes Some Of The Best Of Dallas
When one thinks of the history types, lots of ho-hums and yawns come to mind like that 9th grade teacher who had never heard of Bono or Lady Gaga.But the Dallas Historical Society proved that they were replacing any thoughts of cobweb images with cool mover and shakers of today. And managed to do it without losing respect of the area’s past heroes-heroines and … [Read more...] about Dallas Historical Society’s Awards For Excellence Luncheon Recognizes Some Of The Best Of Dallas
Vickery Meadow Learning Center’s “Wings Of Spring” Celebrated Marnie Wildenthal With Friends, Food And Time For Three
More often than not, Marnie Wildenthal is seen at various events around town playing a supporting role for her husband, Dr. Kern Wildenthal, president emeritus at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. But last Thursday Marnie stepped into the spotlight herself, accepting the Literacy Legacy Award at the Vickery Meadow Learning Center’s annual “Wings of Spring: A … [Read more...] about Vickery Meadow Learning Center’s “Wings Of Spring” Celebrated Marnie Wildenthal With Friends, Food And Time For Three
Marnie Wildenthal To Receive Vickery Meadows Learning Center’s Literacy Legacy Award
When the name “Wildenthal” is mentioned, most folks think of Kern. But there is another Wildenthal who has made major inroads in the area of education. That person is Kern’s wife, Marnie. A lifelong educator, she has turned her attention since 2002 to the Vickery Meadows Learning Center.If the VMLC is new to you, it’s probably because you haven’t needed its resources. The … [Read more...] about Marnie Wildenthal To Receive Vickery Meadows Learning Center’s Literacy Legacy Award