22nd Annual Deck the Hall Children's Holiday Concert

The Élan Circle of the Dallas Symphony Orchestra League (DSOL) is proud to announce Deck the Hall, a holiday concert for children taking place at the internationally renowned Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center on Saturday, December 10, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. The DSO will perform holiday favorites for the entire family, and a sold-out crowd of 2,000 attendees is anticipated.

Deck the Hall is a winter wonderland of music and fun for the entire family. Free lobby entertainment begins at 9:30 a.m. James French, one of Dallas’ leading photographers with over 30 years photographing prominent personalities and events, will be onsite to take photos with Santa. Brook Mays will have an “instrument petting zoo” that allows kids to play and learn hands-on about a variety of different instruments in the orchestra. Stringbini the Clown will be on hand to entertain kids with magic tricks and amusement while they make decorative arts and crafts, listen to holiday carols sung by the Booker T. Washington Chorus, and much more.

At 11:00 a.m., enjoy the sounds of the season as the Dallas Symphony Orchestra plays selections from their annual holiday concert. Kids will enjoy the magic of the holidays with classical carols, favorite songs, and a special visit from Santa.

“Deck the Hall is a wonderful way to kick off the holiday season with your family,” said Alissa Martine, Élan Circle President. “This is one of my favorite events, and we couldn’t be more thrilled to have the Dallas Symphony Orchestra partner with us to perform for the first time at Deck the Hall."

Tickets are $19 - $39 and can be purchased at www.elancircle.com/deck-the-hall or by phone at 214-692-0203. This event supports the DSO’s education and community engagement programs. Funds raised will benefit more than 75,000 young people in North Texas.

The Elan Circle Cordially Invites You To Savor the Education

This sounds like an event you do not want to miss out on, a prelude to the always fun Savor the Symphony. The Elan Circle of the Dallas Symphony Orchestra League (DSOL) invites you to Savor the Education . This event will be a celebration of all the enriching education programs through the DSOL.

There will be live music by Pat Peterson and much more fun and excitement all leading up to the big finale of the year for The Elan Circle, Savor the Symphony, so make sure to save the date for that as well on April 16th, 2011.

WHO: The Elan Circle of the Dallas Symphony Orchestra
WHAT: Savor the Education

WHEN: February 24th, 2011 6:30-8:30 PM. Tickets: $50/person -- CLICK HERE to purchase tickets online.

WHERE: Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center 2301 Flora, Dallas, Texas 75201
RSVP: SAVORTHESYMPHONY2011@GMAIL.COM or calling 214.213.3366 by February 18, 2011.

The Limelight: Elan Circle

Elan Circle, an auxiliary organization of the Dallas Symphony Orchestra League, promotes the interests of the Dallas Symphony Association through education, fundraising activities and service.

By definition, "Elan": (1. Enthusiastic vigor and liveliness 2. Distinctive style or flair), which meaning can be seen through all of their endeavors. The members of Elan Circle provide service to the Dallas Symphony Orchestra (DSO) with a variety of social and educational programs, community service, as well as direct contributions of their time with the DSO Season Ticket Renewal Campaign, Symphony YES, Youth Concerts and so much more.

The Elan Circle provides an enjoyable, stylish, social environment that allows members opportunities for musical enrichment, meeting new friends, connecting with old friends, and participating in a variety of engaging activities.

Their annual Savor the Symphony fundraiser is an event not to be missed. Founded in 2000, Savor the Symphony is a black tie event that brings together business and community leaders with the goal of raising money for the educational and outreach programs of the Dallas Symphony Orchestra. Over the past decade, Savor the Symphony has raised more than $950,000. Without support, many children in our community would never be able to experience the joy of symphonic music. The cornerstone of the event is an exceptional five-course, wine-paired dinner, followed by raffle, cork pull, luxury live and silent auctions as well as fabulous entertainment. Definitely a must on your social calendar!

The Elan Circle also hosts Fireside Chats which introduce guest artists and conductors of the DSO. Hosted at some of the most gorgeous homes in Dallas, Fireside Chats make for a fun evening among friends, along with the chance to listen and meet prominent individuals of the DSO. What is not to benefit from this great organization?

For more information please contact: Jennifer Knapek, VP of Membership at jknapek@winsted.com or 214.745.5230 or go to http://www.elancircle.com/. There is also a very informative video which can be viewed: http://beyondld.com/events/social/promotional-video-social-events/savor-the-symphony

Savor the Symhony Benefiting the Dallas Symphony Orchestra

“Savor the Symphony” on Saturday, April 10 at the Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek for a cocktail reception followed by a five-course dinner paired with wines. Chairmen Jennifer Lott Smit and Jamie Singer have created a fun and fabulous evening that includes a Live and Silent Auction, a Cork Pull, a Raffle and dancing to the Hunter Sullivan Band. For this special tenth anniversary black-tie event, Diane and Hal Brierley are the Honorary Chairmen.

Over 150 wines will be available in the Cork Pull for $25. An engraver will also be on-hand to engrave the pulled wine bottle which will make it a wonderful keepsake!

In addition, there are four raffle prizes available. Tickets are $30 each or four for $100 and you do not need to be present to win. The four packages are:
- Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek Package for two - includes a one-night stay, a bottle of champagne in-room or two specialty cocktails in the Mansion Bar and a three-course dinner in the restaurant. Donated by the Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek. Value $425.
- Dallas Symphony Orchestra Summer Casual Series Tickets – Subscription for four seats in the Orchestra Terrace for the Dallas Symphony Orchestra Summer Casual Concert Series. Donated by the Dallas Symphony Orchestra. Value $600.
- Michele Ladies Deco Diamond Dial Watch with Scarlet Patent Leather Strap - twelve sparkling diamonds mark the hours on this Deco Day timepiece. Swiss chronograph movement along with signature Michele touches completes the look. The scarlet patent leather strap is interchangeable with any 18mm Michele strap. Donated by Kristin and Jeff Baker. Value $765.
- Private Wine Tour and Tasting at the Messina Hof Winery and Resort in Texas for 20 guests – includes ground transportation, lunch and private tour. Round-trip air transportation for two also included. Donated by Messina Hof and Mark Ruff. Value $1,750.

Savor The Symphony is one of the signature fundraisers of the Élan Circle, the women’s under 45 auxiliary group for the Dallas Symphony Orchestra. Led by President Jennifer Tobin, the Élan Circle, offers members a chance to participate in a variety of community service, educational and social programs for the DSO. For more information on membership, please visit www.elancircle.com. Proceeds from Savor The Symphony benefit the Dallas Symphony Association and its Education & Community Engagement Programs.

Individual tickets are $250 each. Sponsorships are available from $20,000 to $1,000. For more information or to purchase tickets, please contact Jennifer.smit@clubmarketing.com or Jamie Singer at Jamie.m.singer@gmail.com.