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30th Annual Parade Of Playhouses Marches On Thanks To A Brilliant Idea And Enduring Partnerships

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Known for being a very creative type, former Richards Group advertising executive Dave Kroencke had an idea back in 1996. It wasn’t for a major corporation or a local business operation, but for a little non-profit called Dallas CASA that was just celebrating its 16th year of advocating for youngsters in the judicial system. As Dallas CASA Board Member/Plot Twist Principal … [Read more...] about 30th Annual Parade Of Playhouses Marches On Thanks To A Brilliant Idea And Enduring Partnerships

Dallas CASA’s 30th Parade Of Playhouses Plans Revealed With Five Men Hammering Again At NorthPark

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Just in time to start the rhythm of marching at NorthPark Center, Jonathan Borofsky's "Five Hammering Men" have recently returned. After undergoing "a period of rest for conservation to ensure the longevity of the piece," they have returned to their "original location in SouthCourt on Level One between Neiman Marcus and Dillard." And their return is perfectly planned in … [Read more...] about Dallas CASA’s 30th Parade Of Playhouses Plans Revealed With Five Men Hammering Again At NorthPark

Parade Of Playhouses Closing Party Was Highlighted By The Reveal Of A Newly Created Award

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While Dallas CASA's 2024 Parade Of Playhouses was nearing an end at NorthPark Center, there was a gathering to celebrate the builders, designers and teams who had volunteered their time, talents and materials to create the fundraising showcase of 13 munchkin-friendly houses. Taking place at the center's Breadwinners on Thursday, June 27, the crowd included such longtime … [Read more...] about Parade Of Playhouses Closing Party Was Highlighted By The Reveal Of A Newly Created Award

Change Of Plans: 2024 Parade Of Playhouses Is Going To Be Earlier This Year At NorthPark

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If you were planning on checking out Dallas CASA’s annual Parade of Playhouse this July, you need to know it’s going to be happening sooner than you think. This year the collection of children’s cottages that will be raffled off will be on display starting Friday, June 14. Yipes! That’s earlier than usual. Needless to say, area builders are hard at work to produce the … [Read more...] about Change Of Plans: 2024 Parade Of Playhouses Is Going To Be Earlier This Year At NorthPark

Dallas Mavs Score A Luka Dončić Basket Of Goodies For Dallas CASA Parade Of Playhouses

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As the hours whittle down to Sunday’s end of the Dallas CASA 2024 Parade of Playhouses at NorthPark Center, some folks have been wondering where the Dallas Mavs entry was. Leave it to the Mavs to do things differently. Instead of doing a playhouse for a background, they’re providing a playful "The Luka Dončić Prize Package" that earned the code name “I Love Luka!” The winner … [Read more...] about Dallas Mavs Score A Luka Dončić Basket Of Goodies For Dallas CASA Parade Of Playhouses

Parade Of Playhouses Returns To NorthPark’s Air-Conditioned World When Summer Heat Swelters

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Everybody seems to be spinning from the topsy-turvy weather changes of late, with temperatures ranging from just above freezing to the 80s, but they needn't be. That wide spread of degrees will soon settle down to temperatures that will throw air-conditioner techs into hyperdrive come summertime. Luckily, Dallas CASA will cool activities with its annual Parade of … [Read more...] about Parade Of Playhouses Returns To NorthPark’s Air-Conditioned World When Summer Heat Swelters

Parade of Playhouses Closing Party Had A Surprising Reveal Of One Playhouse Winner

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This year's Parade of Playhouses' closing party at Design Within Reach on Thursday, September 22, had an added surprise for the Dallas CASA fundraiser supporters like HKS's Erin Halliday, Kay Curtis, Barrie Mounger and Dora Figueroa, Corgan's Warren Mortensen, OmniPlan's Mike Hellinghausen and KDC's Mike Rosamond and Toby Grove. It was a touching story about one of the … [Read more...] about Parade of Playhouses Closing Party Had A Surprising Reveal Of One Playhouse Winner

SOLD-OUT ALERT!: Dallas Zoo’s Dollar Days

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If you had your heart set on taking advantage of the Dallas Zoo’s Dollar Days on Thursday, July 21, and Thursday, August 11, calm your heart down. The Amazon sponsored events are already sold out. So don't fight the temptation to venture to the zoo on the hope of sweet-talking your way in. Not only won’t it work, but there’s no need to venture out in this heat for a … [Read more...] about SOLD-OUT ALERT!: Dallas Zoo’s Dollar Days

Dallas CASA’s 2022 Parade Of Playhouses Is Marching In Place Now Thru The End Of The Month

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While NorthPark’s legendary Santa announced his retirement this morning after more than 30 years, another NorthPark tradition was on the march today — Dallas CASA’s Parade of Playhouses. Early morning walkers couldn’t help but take breaks from their routine to check out the 12 adorable little works of art and fun that stretched from the Nike store to the NorthCourt via … [Read more...] about Dallas CASA’s 2022 Parade Of Playhouses Is Marching In Place Now Thru The End Of The Month

Dallas CASA’s Parade Of Playhouses Returns To NorthPark For Its 26th Year Of Fun(d)raising

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While some may scoff that nothing happens in the sizzling days of summer, there’s still plenty going on thanks to air-conditioning, shady venues and cooler times of the day. In addition to Equest Blue Ribbon Gala on Saturday, June 4, in the Al Hill Jr. Arena at Texas Horse Park and La Fiesta De Las Seis Banderas events during the week of June 7, there are the 4th of July … [Read more...] about Dallas CASA’s Parade Of Playhouses Returns To NorthPark For Its 26th Year Of Fun(d)raising

Dallas CASA’s 26th Annual Parade Of Playhouses Will Return To March-In-Place At Ever Cool NorthPark

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This year’s Fourth of July parades are going to be moving faster than usual because it’s gonna be pretty darn hot. The good news is that there's another parade in July that’s not only gonna be cool, it’s gonna be a march of eight playhouses in place at NorthPark. The 26th Annual Parade of Playhouses is setting up for in-person viewing from Friday, July 9, until the afternoon of … [Read more...] about Dallas CASA’s 26th Annual Parade Of Playhouses Will Return To March-In-Place At Ever Cool NorthPark