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Rescheduled: Robert S. Folsom Leadership Award Dinner

Sep 10, 2021 1:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

Another healthcare group has decided to reschedule its major fall fundraiser to the spring. Methodist Health System Foundation was to honor Linda and Mitch Hart with its Robert S. Folsom Leadership Award on Friday, October 1. But the call was made to postpone it to Friday, April 8, at the Hilton Anatole’s Chantilly Ballroom. According to Foundation President Jim … [Read more...] about Rescheduled: Robert S. Folsom Leadership Award Dinner

The Dallas Opera Is Expanding Its Spring Gala To A Three-Day Fundraiser With Joyce Didonato

Apr 27, 2021 3:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

Originally The Dallas Opera’s Viva Diva! featuring mezza-soprano Joyce Didonato scheduled in November 2020 suffered a couple of postponements due to those tricky pandemic restrictions. Instead of just throwing in the towel, Dallas Opera’s Kern Wildenthal General Director/CEO Ian Derrer “reimagined” the one-night-only special event into a fundraiser that would be celebrated for … [Read more...] about The Dallas Opera Is Expanding Its Spring Gala To A Three-Day Fundraiser With Joyce Didonato

March 3 Update: Cancellation, Postponement And Rescheduled

Mar 3, 2021 5:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

While the Texas governor is reopening the state and local officials are wary, the North Texas nonprofits are still juggling dates for the good of their organizations, supporters, staffs and vendors. Here is the latest group of changes for fundraising calendars: Cancellation Auxiliary of Nexus' Spring Luncheon scheduled for Friday, May 21 Postponed The Dallas … [Read more...] about March 3 Update: Cancellation, Postponement And Rescheduled

The Fat Lady May Have Sung For The Dallas Opera’s 2021 Spring Season, But It Won’t Silence The Company

Jan 27, 2021 5:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

COVID-19 has claimed yet another victim — The Dallas Opera’s 2021 spring season. There had been such hopes when the season was announced last summer that the pandemic would have eased, allowing the season to kick off in March. But with “extreme ongoing COVID concerns,” The Dallas Opera’s Kern Wildenthal General Director/CEO Ian Derrer made the very tough call to cancel the … [Read more...] about The Fat Lady May Have Sung For The Dallas Opera’s 2021 Spring Season, But It Won’t Silence The Company

MySweetWish: The Dallas Opera

Dec 21, 2020 9:30 AM by Jeanne Prejean

According to The Dallas Opera Kern Wildenthal General Director/CEO Ian Derrer, “The holidays are both a time to recall the past and to look ahead with anticipation to the coming new year. “Throughout 2020, The Dallas Opera has been unable to present world-class live performances in the Winspear Opera House, due to the pandemic. But, in March 2021, we plan to be … [Read more...] about MySweetWish: The Dallas Opera

NorthPark Is Both An In-Person And A Virtual Wonderland Of Sights, Sounds And Activities For Kids Of All Ages

Dec 8, 2020 5:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

NorthPark may be known for its shopping experiences throughout the year, but during the holidays it becomes a wonderland of activities. Just this past weekend families came from near and far to watch, listen and in some cases participate in the fun. For instance, Friday night's free Dallas Symphony Orchestra's Mobile Concert by  The Concert Truck in the Neiman Marcus … [Read more...] about NorthPark Is Both An In-Person And A Virtual Wonderland Of Sights, Sounds And Activities For Kids Of All Ages

MySweetEssential: The Dallas Opera

Sep 9, 2020 1:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

According to The Dallas Opera Kern Wildenthal General Director and CEO Ian Derrer, First of all, I would like to thank Jeanne Prejean for this opportunity to speak to her loyal readers on why the arts deserve your support. Arts organizations exist to do one thing: enrich the lives of other people. If we cannot create, exhibit, or perform, we risk losing our identity … [Read more...] about MySweetEssential: The Dallas Opera

March 14 Update Of Area Closures And Cancellations

Mar 14, 2020 5:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

As containment of the coronavirus continues, so do the announcements of cancellations and closures. The Dallas Opera The Dallas Opera's Kern Wildenthal General Director/CEO Ian Derrer announced that "we have made the difficult decision to cancel all performances, education and community engagement programs and donor events through April 28, 2020. This includes all … [Read more...] about March 14 Update Of Area Closures And Cancellations

Dallas Opera Women’s Board Honored Patsy Miller Donosky With Founders Award, Family, Friends And Flourish

Mar 11, 2020 9:30 AM by Jeanne Prejean

The selection of Patsy Miller Donosky for the 2020 Juanita and Henry S. Miller Jr. Founders Award seemed as natural as singing in the Winspear. Afterall, her folks Juanita and Henry S. Miller Jr. co-founded The Dallas Opera way back in the 1950s. But Patsy had earned her operatic stripes purely on her own. From being a child traveling by train with her mother and her brother … [Read more...] about Dallas Opera Women’s Board Honored Patsy Miller Donosky With Founders Award, Family, Friends And Flourish

JUST IN: The Dallas Opera’s 2020-2021 Season Revealed With The Addition Of A World Premiere And Viva Diva!

Jan 23, 2020 4:00 PM by Jeanne Prejean

The Dallas Opera’s 2020-2021 season was just announced in the Winspear’s conference room with all types of news. To kick off the announcement, TDO Kern Wildenthal General Director/CEO Ian Derrer announced the following “Embrace The Passion!” season operas: “The Marriage of Figaro” – Friday, October 9; Sunday, October 11 (m); Wednesday, October 14; Saturday, October 17; … [Read more...] about JUST IN: The Dallas Opera’s 2020-2021 Season Revealed With The Addition Of A World Premiere And Viva Diva!

Dallas Opera “Brought Out The Animal(s)” In The First Night’s Red Carpet Affair

Nov 18, 2019 9:30 AM by Jeanne Prejean

While the 2019 Cattle Baron’s Ball committee was taking care of last-minute preparations for the American Cancer Association fundraiser at Gilley’s, the black-tie set was strolling along the red carpet leading to the Winspear Opera House for its 10th anniversary. The dinner for The Dallas Opera's First Night event on Friday, October 10, was a sell-out, and as many as 2,000 were … [Read more...] about Dallas Opera “Brought Out The Animal(s)” In The First Night’s Red Carpet Affair

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