Arturo Sandoval, the Cuban-born musician and Dizzy Gillespie protege, was relaxing in the VIP area just before the 2023 CancerBlows concert on Thursday, March 9, at the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center. Someone asked the world-renowned, 10-time Grammy winner why he's shown up for several of these CancerBlows fundraisers, which began in 2015 to help the Ryan Anthony … [Read more...] about Marquee Musicians — And 1,200 Guests — Turn Out To Prove CancerBlows And Raise Funds For UTSW And Multiple Myeloma Research
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JUST IN: Maura Sheffler Officially Named TACA’s Donna Wilhelm Family President And Executive Director
When TACA’s Donna Wilhelm Family President and Executive Director Terry Loftis moved from One Arts Plaza to the Meyerson Symphony Center to become Chief Advancement and Revenue Officer for the Dallas Symphony Orchestra on Thursday, December 1, longtime TACA staffer Maura Sheffler was tapped to step in as interim president and executive director. Now, three months later … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Maura Sheffler Officially Named TACA’s Donna Wilhelm Family President And Executive Director
TACA And DSO Play Musical Chairs With Changes Of Leadership And A Newly Created Role
It’s not every day that you get two announcements from two non-profits about changes in personnel, but today was such a day. Within one minute this morning, TACA Board Chair Michael Meadows and the Dallas Symphony Orchestra each sent word heralding TACA President/Executive Director Terry Loftis’ change of professional scenery. Michael reported that after heading up the arts … [Read more...] about TACA And DSO Play Musical Chairs With Changes Of Leadership And A Newly Created Role
“A Celebration Of Donald Fowler” Is Scheduled For A One-Night Performance At On The Levee
It’s hard to imagine that it was two years ago that North Texas lost a person who stretched his artistic muscles. Donald Fowler was a lover of music, storytelling and creativity. With all the entrepreneurial spirit of an oil wildcatter, he applied his talents and reached out way beyond the traditional artistic trends. After a 15-year effort, his musical "Creep" about Jack … [Read more...] about “A Celebration Of Donald Fowler” Is Scheduled For A One-Night Performance At On The Levee
JUST IN: 2021 Black Tie Dinner Is Returning To A Familiar Venue With Wheels And Limited Attendance
A highlight of this year’s Pride Celebration at Fair Park this past weekend was 2021 Black Tie Dinner Senior Co-Chair Brad Pritchett's and Junior Co-Chair Terry Loftis' announcements about the 40th Annual Black Tie Dinner. First, the event will be returning to the Sheraton Dallas on Saturday, November 13. According to Brad, “After careful consultation with local … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2021 Black Tie Dinner Is Returning To A Familiar Venue With Wheels And Limited Attendance
JUST IN: Black Tie Dinner Has Plans To Continue Its Run As The Nation’s Largest LGBTQ Fundraising Dinner
Texans are often accused of being braggadocios about being the best, the finest, the richest, etc. Well, in the case of the Black Tie Dinner, it ain’t brag; it’s a fact that it is the nation’s largest LGBTQ fundraising dinner of its kind. To celebrate its 40th anniversary, Black Tie Dinner Senior Co-Chair Brad Pritchett and 2021 Black Tie Dinner Junior Co-Chair Terry … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Black Tie Dinner Has Plans To Continue Its Run As The Nation’s Largest LGBTQ Fundraising Dinner
Communities Foundation Of Texas Celebrates The First $2B Of Grantmaking And Looks Ahead To The Next Billion
Tuesday, February 11, was a big old day. Despite chilly rain and bumper-to-bumper drive home, folks were racing home either to learn the New Hampshire primary results or to see the finals of the Westminster Dog Show. But the Communities Foundation of Texas' celebration get together seemed to trump all. The welcome mat had hardly been put out at 5 p.m. when the lobby was … [Read more...] about Communities Foundation Of Texas Celebrates The First $2B Of Grantmaking And Looks Ahead To The Next Billion