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Kids And Artists To Party Hardy At The Nasher Sculpture Center’s Third Great Create

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There are times when it seems like absolutely all events are grown-up oriented. Thank heaven, that isn’t the case. Need proof? The Nasher Sculpture Center’s got it. One of the most joyous, beautiful and fun occasions is so focused at kids that adults go into envy mode. It’s The Great Create. Held in the grounds of the Nasher Sculpture Center, munchkins and area arts … [Read more...] about Kids And Artists To Party Hardy At The Nasher Sculpture Center’s Third Great Create

JUST IN: Nancy Nasher and David Haemisegger Are Having A Busy Day

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Nancy Nasher and David Haemisegger are having a very, very busy day. Just after 1 p.m., they announced at the Nasher Sculpture Center the creation of the Nasher Prize for sculpture that will reward “a living artist in recognition of the art form” with a $100,000 prize annually. Before the media, who gathered at the Nasher for the press conference, had even had time to text … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Nancy Nasher and David Haemisegger Are Having A Busy Day

Thanks-Giving Square Foundation Celebrates Expressions Of Gratitude Winning Students At The Nasher Sculpture Center

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There were a heck of a lot of students at the Nasher Sculpture Center on Friday, January 23, and with good cause. Here’s a report from the field on how the Thanks-Giving Square folks created a true occasion of gratitude: "This past fall, more than 600 students from kindergarten through 12th grade submitted their entries for the 10th annual Expressions of Gratitude Arts … [Read more...] about Thanks-Giving Square Foundation Celebrates Expressions Of Gratitude Winning Students At The Nasher Sculpture Center

’til Midnight At The Nasher Returns Every Third Friday Through October Just For The Fun Of It

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‘til Midnight at the Nasher has become a summer mainstay for locals who know how to score a great evening in beautiful surroundings without straining the pocketbook on the third Friday of each month through October. It’s so family-friendly that it makes Six Flags look R-rated. From 6 p.m. to midnight, guests can take in the Nasher Sculpture Center, which is a total treat in … [Read more...] about ’til Midnight At The Nasher Returns Every Third Friday Through October Just For The Fun Of It

Round Robin April 27: John Wayne Film Festival Brunch And The Great Create

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Dallas missed the bullet of horrendous weather back on Sunday, April 27. According to weather guru Steve McCauley, it was the “cap” that prevented the area from getting storm slammed like others areas. Still the sun got together with the humidity and made deodorants a demand and hairspray the drool of foreheads. While the cool set took their places in air-conditioned VIP … [Read more...] about Round Robin April 27: John Wayne Film Festival Brunch And The Great Create

JUST IN: The Great Create Will Take Place Sunday

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The weathercasters are all in a tizzy! Seems hail, thunder, lightning, tornadoes, plague and locusts are preparing to take over on Sunday. Okay, so the plague and locusts are staying at home, but the rest is supposedly on the agenda. Sunday afternoon is also when The Great Create at the Nasher Sculpture Center is to commence. And, yes, it still will, regardless of the … [Read more...] about JUST IN: The Great Create Will Take Place Sunday

Nasher Sculpture Center Friends Celebrate Tenth Anniversary’s Nasher XChange And The 8. . . No, Make That 10 Art Projects

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As bad as traffic was in the Arts District Thursday night, it had spread like melted butter over pancakes, just not as tasty. No matter how well-planned, no route worked Friday, October 18. Thanks to closed streets due to the Aurora project and the vehicle lights, downtown Dallas looked like a splashy volcano with streams of red lights. That was the numero uno topic at … [Read more...] about Nasher Sculpture Center Friends Celebrate Tenth Anniversary’s Nasher XChange And The 8. . . No, Make That 10 Art Projects

The Great Create Was Indeed A Great Success

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Sunday, April 28 was the first time that the Nasher Sculpture Center had closed its doors for a special event for entire day. Initial reports indicates that it won’t be the last. . . at least for this once-a-year event.But let’s not get ahead of ourselves.Decades ago, some of the ladies who today are respected leaders of the community and symbols of always doing the right … [Read more...] about The Great Create Was Indeed A Great Success

Despite Dropping Temps, Summer Is Nearing With Announcement Of ’til Midnight At The Nasher Line-up

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So, spring officially launched this week. Mother Nature is going to prove the Almanac oh-so wrong next week with a cold front chilling the area. But take heart. Summer is just ahead. Want proof? The Nasher Sculpture Center folks just announced the line-up for the 'til Midnight at the Nasher series of concerts (7 to 9 p.m.) and movies (9 to 11 p.m.). Friday, May … [Read more...] about Despite Dropping Temps, Summer Is Nearing With Announcement Of ’til Midnight At The Nasher Line-up