Last Thursday almost felt like North Texas was taking a collective deep sigh of relief. After days of rain and the drumbeat of pandemic restrictions for more than a year, the evening had restaurants and bars overflowing. In addition to the perfect weather, the CDC had just announced that anyone who had completed the vaccination protocol could stop wearing a mask, with a handful … [Read more...] about ReuNight Was A Welcome Come Together At The Nasher Sculpture Center On A Big Mask News Day
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MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert!: 2021 ReuNight
While the folks patio-ing along McKinney and Lower Greenville were celebrating the news Thursday that the fully vaccinated could doff their masks, a sold-out crowd at the Nasher Sculpture Center had three reasons to toast — the maskless news, the beautiful weather in equally gorgeous surroundings and The Family Place’s ReuNight. It was rather … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert!: 2021 ReuNight
JUST IN: WaterTower Theatre Continues Evolving With Artistic Director Joanie Schultz’s Exit
Gee, she hardly unpacked her theatrical bags and Joanie Schultz announced her departure from WaterTower Theatre. According to WaterTower Theatre Board President Grace Daniels, "I joined the board around the same time that Joanie was hired and was able to witness the impact of her artistic vision. It was during these seasons the theatre was able to engage with existing and … [Read more...] about JUST IN: WaterTower Theatre Continues Evolving With Artistic Director Joanie Schultz’s Exit
High-Powered Art Crowd Gathers To Hear The 2019 Nasher Prize Laureate Named
The annual reveal event announcing the winner of the Nasher Sculpture Center's prestigious Nasher Prize is always upbeat and somewhat dramatic, and this year's proved true to form. Once again, the invitation-only gathering at Cindy and Howard Rachofsky's Warehouse Dallas art space—held on Tuesday, September 25—attracted a crowd of high-powered art-world … [Read more...] about High-Powered Art Crowd Gathers To Hear The 2019 Nasher Prize Laureate Named
Jewel—And The Hartland-Mackies—Star At A 10th Anniversary Celebration For The Bridge
Dallas businessman Thomas Hartland-Mackie was surrounded by friends and well-wishers on Thursday, September 20, at The Bomb Factory. There, about 550 people had gathered for an evening event called "Impact: Celebrating 10 Years of Homeless Recovery." The well-wishing was well-deserved, as Thomas and his wife, Nasiba, not only chaired but also underwrote all costs for the … [Read more...] about Jewel—And The Hartland-Mackies—Star At A 10th Anniversary Celebration For The Bridge
JUST IN: A Couple Of Surprise Comings And Goings In The North Texas Arts Universe
It seemed just like yesterday that Dallas Opera CEO Keith Cerny dropped the bomb that he was turning in his resignation and heading up north to the Calgary Opera to replace the organization's retiring CEO Bob McPhee. That was eight months ago. Well, leave it to Keith to drop another surprise package telling the Calgary Opera that he was resigning because the back-and-forth to … [Read more...] about JUST IN: A Couple Of Surprise Comings And Goings In The North Texas Arts Universe
And The Show Went On For WaterTower’s Spring Gala
The WaterTower family lived up to the old adage, "The show must go on" for its Spring Gala on Friday, May 11, at Vouv. The original plan had called for innovative idea of having a couple of mini-plays based on two North Texas folks — Chef Kent Rathbun and business executive Robert "Bob" Mayer — performed at the seated dinner. Just days after the announcement, Bob died. But … [Read more...] about And The Show Went On For WaterTower’s Spring Gala
Grovel Alert: WaterTower Theatre’s Spring Gala
Things are really happening at WaterTower Theatre in Addison. Not only did Artistic Director Joanie Schultz’s “Bread” open on Friday, April 13, WaterTower’s Managing Director Nick Even and Spring Gala Chair Tara Lewis have put out the word that only a few spots are left for the WaterTower fundraiser on Friday, May 11, at Vouv. According to Nick, the … [Read more...] about Grovel Alert: WaterTower Theatre’s Spring Gala
Despite The Death Of Robert Mayer Jr., WaterTower Theatre “Will Go Forward” With Its Original Plans To Honor His Inspiration At Its Spring Gala
It was just last week that it was announced that the WaterTower Theatre Gala was shining a light on a couple of area leaders and playwrights. The plan called for Vicki Cheatwood and Steven Young to create ten-minute plays inspire by Bob Mayer Jr. and Kent Rathbun, respectively, to be part of the fundraiser on Thursday, March 29. However, just a day after the plans were … [Read more...] about Despite The Death Of Robert Mayer Jr., WaterTower Theatre “Will Go Forward” With Its Original Plans To Honor His Inspiration At Its Spring Gala
WaterTower Theatre Is Adding A Couple Of Mini-Plays Inspired By Bob Mayer Jr. And Kent Rathbun Within Its 2018 Spring Gala At Vouve
In the past couple of years WaterTower Theatre has been stretching its creative muscles. There was new Artistic Director Joanie Schultz’s production of “Hit The Wall” that made headlines. Now it seems that under the leadership of Managing Director Nick Even, the company is literally staging a new production for its 2018 Spring Gala. As part of the undertaking, … [Read more...] about WaterTower Theatre Is Adding A Couple Of Mini-Plays Inspired By Bob Mayer Jr. And Kent Rathbun Within Its 2018 Spring Gala At Vouve
Former Barrister Nick Even Named WaterTower Theatre’s General Manager
Change takes place quickly. No sooner had WaterTower Theatre’s General Manager Greg Patterson announced his departure than the board announced his replacement. It will be blonde, legal eagle Nick Even, who proclaimed his love of the arts when he resigned from the law profession to pursue his arts passion after 30 years. According to Nick, “I am thrilled to share that as … [Read more...] about Former Barrister Nick Even Named WaterTower Theatre’s General Manager