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“Hamilton” Lyricist/Composer/Star Lin-Manuel Miranda Shared His Interest In Alexander Hamilton At The Nasher Salon Back In 2012

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Back in March 2012 the Nasher Sculpture Center was still hosting its Nasher Salon. On this occasion they had a fellow from New York in. The crowd wasn’t as big as those for Kevin Bacon and Kristen Chenoweth, but those in attendance walked out with stars in their eyes knowing that they had seen something remarkable. The speaker was a young fellow who had been accompanied … [Read more...] about “Hamilton” Lyricist/Composer/Star Lin-Manuel Miranda Shared His Interest In Alexander Hamilton At The Nasher Salon Back In 2012

Round Robin September 17 Evening: KidneyTexas Runway Report And Crystal Charity Ball Fashion Show Patron Parties

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As the money kept pushing the North Texas Giving Day leaderboard to new, staggering heights on Thursday, September 17, the area nonprofits saw no reason to stop their extracurricular activities. The No Tie Dinner and Dessert crowd kicked off their plans at Scott + Cooner for their 10th anniversary benefiting the ASD Services on April 9th at Frontier of Flight Museum. This … [Read more...] about Round Robin September 17 Evening: KidneyTexas Runway Report And Crystal Charity Ball Fashion Show Patron Parties

With Willy-Nilly Bill Gone With The Wind, Dallas Arts District’s 2015 Summer Block Party Is In Full Throttle For Tonight

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It appears that the Dallas Arts District has more pull than most folks realize. With days and days of off-again, on-again rain thanks to Bill, tonight appears to be pretty clear just in time for the 2015 Summer Block Party. It’s a true neighborhood gathering, with the Crow Collection of Asian Art, Dallas Museum of Art, Nasher Sculpture Center and Klyde Warren Park … [Read more...] about With Willy-Nilly Bill Gone With The Wind, Dallas Arts District’s 2015 Summer Block Party Is In Full Throttle For Tonight

Nasher Sculpture Center’s Garden Filled With Youthful Artists For Third Annual Great Create

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As all types of warnings ventured into Tarrant County, the cool temperatures and user-friendly shade of Nasher Sculpture Center’s garden saved the day on Sunday, April 26, for The Great Create. And what an afternoon it was. A block away at Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe with the music playing, the streets were closed to traffic. The delicious food trucks lined … [Read more...] about Nasher Sculpture Center’s Garden Filled With Youthful Artists For Third Annual Great Create

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