When Tiffany Co-Founders Charles Lewis Tiffany and John B. Young established the legendary jewelry brand — Tiffany — in New York City back in 1837, Neiman Marcus Co-Founders Herbert Marcus and his sister Carrie Marcus Neiman hadn't even been born yet, let alone planted their roots for the luxury retailing store in North Texas. Those were the early days of youthful Dallas. … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Friends Of The Dallas Public Library’s 75th Anniversary Kicked Off At Tiffany’s Newest Gem
Nicole Paquette
2024 North Texas Giving Day Gets Underway At 6 A.M. Thursday With 3,000+ Non-Profits
This time Thursday, North Texas will be in the beginning hours of the 2024 North Texas Giving Day presented by Amazon, with more than 3,000 non-profits vying for support. And 369 of them have matching fund opportunities to boot. Since Monday, August 26, the 2024 North Texas Giving Day Booster series has celebrated dozens and dozens and dozens of area non-profits with a … [Read more...] about 2024 North Texas Giving Day Gets Underway At 6 A.M. Thursday With 3,000+ Non-Profits
Rena Pederson To Highlight The Write Stuff And Kick Off Friends Of DPL Diamond Jubilee Year
Former Dallas Morning Newsie/current hot-stuff author Rena Pederson is as busy as a frog at a princess convention. Her "The King of Diamonds: The Search for the Elusive Texas Jewel Thief" is not only burning up printing presses, it's also got Rena being the belle of the ball for speaking engagements. Why, just within two days, she's booked for two North Texas non-profit … [Read more...] about Rena Pederson To Highlight The Write Stuff And Kick Off Friends Of DPL Diamond Jubilee Year
Friends Of The Dallas Public Library’s Annual Gala Is Showing The “Love Local”
Even though the pandemic reduced operation of the Dallas Public Library’s in-person visits for more than two years, online services and activities and construction carried on to provide new locations like Forest Green and Vickery Park and to renovate the J. Erik Jonsson Central Library’s sixth floor. This past May 4th all branch locations and the Central Library returned to … [Read more...] about Friends Of The Dallas Public Library’s Annual Gala Is Showing The “Love Local”
Communities Foundation Of Texas’ Parking Lot Turned Into A “Wonderful Life” Drive-In
Back on Friday, December 4, North Texans just thought it was chilly. Still, they mustered through with outdoor events to warm the heart. Communities Foundation of Texas staffers showed their appreciation for their supporters who stood by them during the pandemic by hosting a drive-in movie. And what better place but the CFT parking lot? As guests arrived, they were provided … [Read more...] about Communities Foundation Of Texas’ Parking Lot Turned Into A “Wonderful Life” Drive-In
JUST IN: Kay Cattarulla To Receive Friends Of The Public Library’s May Dickson Exall Award
Friends of the Dallas Public Library Executive Director Mary Wilonsky just sent word that Arts and Letters Live founder Kay Cattarulla will receive the May Dickson Exall Award at the annual seated dinner on Thursday, November 14. A New York transplant, Kay arrived in Dallas in 1990 and launched the Arts and Letters Live program, for its first 12 seasons allowing “important … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Kay Cattarulla To Receive Friends Of The Public Library’s May Dickson Exall Award