The topic on the lunch table for the Baylor Scott and White Dallas Foundation Board’s quarterly meeting on Tuesday, May 9, was the all-too-real challenge of Graduate Medical Education (GME). With 15,000 applicants for the 34 fellowship programs available at Baylor University Medical Center, only 89 will become fellows. And the need for physicians is growing due to a growing … [Read more...] about Baylor Scott And White Dallas Foundation Celebrated A “Boone” For Graduate Medical Education
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Crystal Charity Ball Underwriters Warmed Up With A Feast Of Food, Gems And Hunt Hospitality
As if brazenly taking on Mother Nature, catering czarina Cassandra likes to claim, “It never rains on my events.” On Thursday, November 7, that statement appeared to be challenged as the temperature not only plummeted several degrees from the previous day, but the forecast was for 100% precipitation. Right on cue, however, the day’s rain ended by mid-afternoon, but the chill … [Read more...] about Crystal Charity Ball Underwriters Warmed Up With A Feast Of Food, Gems And Hunt Hospitality
All Hands Were On Deck For The Dallas Opera’s First Night Event Celebrating Its 62nd Season
More than one "first" was celebrated when The Dallas Opera presented its gala First Night event on Friday, October 12, at the Winspear Opera House. Not only was "The Flying Dutchman" presented to kick off the Opera's 62nd season—the first time the renowned work by Richard Wagner had been staged by The Dallas Opera since 1994. But the performance also marked the debut of Ian … [Read more...] about All Hands Were On Deck For The Dallas Opera’s First Night Event Celebrating Its 62nd Season
MySweetCharity Opportunity: First Sight, First Night
According to The Dallas Opera Board of Directors Chair Lynn McBee, “If you have been looking for a fresh and exciting way to support the performing arts in Dallas, I have just the ticket! Two, in fact, as The Dallas Opera launches each brand-new season with a pair of electrifying events that combine fashion, friends, fine food, and a festive atmosphere with some of the most … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Opportunity: First Sight, First Night
2018 First Sight/First Night Chairs And Plans Announced For The Dallas Opera Fundraiser
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
What A Night ReuNight Is Gonna Be
If you were one of the lucky few, who moved fast enough and had the extra bucks to be part of Thursday’s ReuNight benefiting The Family Place, you just might benefit from these tips from Event Co-Chairs Brian Bolke and Faisal Halum and Shelle and Michael Sills and Honorary Chair Mary Clare Finney. First of all, there’s going to be just the slightest chill in the evening air, … [Read more...] about What A Night ReuNight Is Gonna Be
JUST IN: Big Plans Revealed For Fourth Annual ReuNight Including Donna Karan And The New Forty Five Ten For The Family Place
Since stepping down as head of her very fashionable company last June, Donna Karan has not retired to her home in Turks and Caicos Islands and watched the waves. Just last month she was presented the prestigious Founder’s Award at the Council of Fashion Designers of America Awards dinner by her designing buddy Calvin Klein. Despite having been in the rag business more than 40 … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Big Plans Revealed For Fourth Annual ReuNight Including Donna Karan And The New Forty Five Ten For The Family Place