Advocacy

Volunteer in Dallas: Volunteer Center of North Texas Offers 2,500 Opportunities to Give Back

Volunteer in Dallas: Volunteer Center of North Texas Offers 2,500 Opportunities to Give Back

As a resident of the Dallas area you should take pride in living in such a growing city with a solid economy. One powerful way to feel grateful for your current situation is to help others through volunteering. Often times by helping others you develop a stronger sense of self worth and confidence. Earlier this […]

Good Ideas for Dallas, Texas: Presentations

Good Ideas for Dallas, Texas: Presentations

GOOD Ideas for Cities taps creative problem-solvers to tackle real urban challenges proposed by civic leaders and present the solutions at live events across the country. With partnerships from CEOs for Cities and a generous grant from ArtPlace, GOOD Ideas has taken the program to six cities in 2012, including Dallas, TX. Last month, three […]

Peace, Hope, and Butterflies 2012 Festival Benefitting Children’s Medical Center

Peace, Hope, and Butterflies 2012 Festival Benefitting Children's Medical Center

Sometimes, after a long week of being an adult and dealing with our own issues, the best therapy is to just act like a kid. And what’s even better than getting to act like a kid– acting like a kid for a good cause! The Miracle Players Foundation for its second year is hosting their […]

Bark for Life Raises Money for Cancer

Bark for Life Raises Money for Cancer

Do you love pets? Has your life been touched by cancer in some way? Honor your canine companions and loved ones at Bark For Life.

Pecha Kucha Night Dallas, Vol.9! -Urban Renewal, Dallas 2.0

 Pecha Kucha Night Dallas, Vol.9! -Urban Renewal, Dallas 2.0

Pecha Kucha Nights, an international phenomenon brought to Dallas for the ninth time on May 10th, 2012 at 7pm in the registered historic landmark David Crockett School in East Dallas. The event is $5 and tickets can be bought online in advance at http://pkndallas9.eventbrite.com/. Tickets will be $10 at the door. The Davy Crockett School is a 108 year old historic building that was abandoned by DISD & purchased by Ken Good to do something …well GOOD with.

Business Council for the Arts Accepting Nominations for 2012 Obelisk Awards

Business Council for the Arts Accepting Nominations for 2012 Obelisk Awards

Business Council for the Arts is now accepting nominations for the 2012 Obelisk Awards. The Obelisk Awards, established in 1989, publicly recognize and honor businesses and business leaders in North Texas whose support has had significant impact on the region’s arts and cultural growth.

Mother’s Day Gifts with Purpose by Dallas Designer and Humanitarian Abi Ferrin

Mother's Day Gifts with Purpose by Dallas Designer and Humanitarian Abi Ferrin

Flowers are nice, a spa visit is sweet, but these Sak Saum for Abi Ferrin pieces are more than just “nice and sweet…” They make Mom feel extra special while also giving to someone else, someone who may not have had a chance at life, the gift of freedom.

Earth Day Dallas 2012 Expected to Break World Record for Largest Simultaneous Global Picnic

Earth Day Dallas 2012 Expected to Break World Record for Largest Simultaneous Global Picnic

Earth Day Dallas 2012 will kick off its annual festival April 21, 2012, with high-profile speakers and entertainment, award-winning cinema, incredible exhibits and a chance to participate in a world record.

Resolana’s Westside Music Festival Returns to Dallas

Resolana's Westside Music Festival Returns to Dallas

When: Saturday September 24, Noon – 6pm Where: 511 W. Commerce St, Dallas, 75208 To benefit Resolana’s mission to empower women to break the cycle of incarceration. Come for Music, Fun, Food, Arts & Crafts and our Silent Auction! To look at the gray warehouse sitting at 511 W. Commerce Street, you wouldn’t think much of it. It looks run-of-the-mill […]

The Dallas Institute’s Open House Celebration

The Dallas Institute's Open House Celebration

As part of the yearlong celebration of the organization’s 30th year, the Dallas Institute of Humanities and Culture will hold an Open House to celebrate existing members and new friends. The evening’s program, which begins at 6:30 pm, will spotlight special guests and longtime Institute Fellows Judy and Patrick Kelly as they explore what’s available to theatre goers this summer, both in Dallas and elsewhere.