Meadows Museum celebrates 60th birthday with Family Day Bash on Sunday

Sixty years ago, on April 3, 1965, SMU opened the doors to the Meadows Museum as part of its School of the Arts. Now, in a freestanding building six times the size of its original space and with a collection approximately doubled in size, the Meadows Museum is the premier U.S. institution dedicated to the study and presentation of Spanish art and culture.

The museum will be celebrating its milestone birthday all year long with an exciting slate of programs and exhibitions. The centerpiece of the celebrations will be a weekend of anniversary-themed programs held April 3–6. 

Here is a list of the upcoming activities planned for the 60th birthday celebration:

60TH BIRTHDAY FREE ADMISSION WEEKEND

Saturday, April 5, 10 a.m.–5 p.m., and Sunday, April 6, 1–5 p.m.

Visitors are invited to enjoy free admission and explore the Meadows Museum’s stunning permanent collection along with the monumental traveling exhibition The Sense of Beauty: Six Centuries of Painting from Museo de Arte de Ponce, featuring Flaming June and other masterworks by European, American, and Puerto Rican artists. Also on view is A Decade of Acquisitions: Celebrating Works on Paper, a special exhibition of Spanish drawings, prints and watercolors from the 17th to the 21st century recently acquired by the museum.

THE MEADOWS MUSEUM’S “ERAS” TOUR

Saturday, April 5, 2–3 p.m.

This Saturday, the museum’s standing public tour will have a special 60th-anniversary focus, exploring key works acquired during each of the museum’s past six decades.

FAMILY DAY | 60TH BIRTHDAY BASH!

Sunday, April 6, 2–4 p.m.

Enjoy art-making activities, games, interactive gallery experiences and, of course, birthday cake! Strollers are welcome, and free parking is available in the museum’s underground lot. In honor of its milestone birthday, the museum is giving back—attendees are encouraged to bring a new, unwrapped toy to donate to the DFW Birthday Brigade, which serves up birthday magic for unsheltered youth in the Dallas-Fort Worth region.

For more information: Meadows Museum, Dallas

Stewpot Alliance Patron Party - Recap & Photos

Alliance president Bea Njuguna and Chef Brian Luscher

Patrons and volunteers of The Stewpot Alliance Soup’s On Luncheon and Art Sale recently gathered for a soiree at The African American Museum in Fair Park to celebrate the success of the 17th annual fundraiser held in January.

Charlene Jin-Lee, Margie Francis and Amy Desler
Photo credit: Simon Luna Photography

Brenda Snitzer, executive director of The Stewpot and Alliance president Bea Njuguna and Soup’s On co-chairs Isabell and Philip Higginbotham and Buddy Jordan thanked the attendees for their valued time, talents and support of the luncheon and art sale. Celebrity chef chair Brian C. Luscher also recognized the vital importance of the services provided by The Stewpot, especially during the current “arctic blast.”

Alliance board members Jonathan Mauerer and Morgan Cline 

While below freezing temperatures are a life-or-death situation for those living on the streets, and The Stewpot team shared that their team was actively working with neighbors to find transportation and shelter in Fair Park out of the frigid air. The Stewpot staff were on the streets handing out cold-weather gear such as coats, hats, gloves and hand warmers to help everyone stay safe.

Buddy and Janet Jordan

Since its founding in 1975 to feed people on the streets downtown, The Stewpot has served more than 8.7 million meals. It has also grown to provide comprehensive services and a community of support for people experiencing poverty and homelessness, including programs that stabilize, house and enrich the lives of Dallas neighbors. These include helping people recover over 112,000 vital ID documents to access services and employment, funding 233 four-year scholarships for college or vocational school since 1991 and helping provide housing for 320 people since its rapid rehousing program began in 2021.

Texas Woman’s University Honors Nicole Small and Virginia Chandler Dykes

Texas Woman’s University (TWU) hosted another successful Dallas Leadership Luncheon on March 6 at The Arts District Mansion, where the university recognized Nicole Small as the 2025 Virginia Chandler Dykes Leadership Award recipient. A signature fundraiser for TWU, the event supports scholarships for graduate students while celebrating leaders who have made a significant impact on education and the quality of life in the Dallas community. The presenting event sponsor was Luther King Capital Management. 

Nicole Small and Dr. Carine Feyten

The highlight of the luncheon was a moderated conversation with Small, who is the CEO of LH Capital, Inc. and Lyda Hill Philanthropies, and education philanthropist Abby Williams, who with her husband Todd Williams received the 2024 TWU Leadership Award. The event also featured the announcement of $77,000 in scholarship awards presented to the 32 graduate students selected for the 2025 class of Virginia Chandler Dykes Scholars. Six of those were recognized: Abi Rainey (College of Arts and Sciences), Bradaisea Ridge-Law (Merrilee Alexander Kick College of Business and Entrepreneurship), Dr. Savitha Sundar (College of Health Sciences/Occupational Therapy), Jenny Reynolds (College of Health Sciences), Kiara Whitney (Houston J. and Florence A. Doswell College of Nursing), and Christiana Parra (College of Professional Education). 

Carol Glendenning, Barbara Glendenning, Don Glendenning, Leigh Glendenning Roberts (TWU alumna)

Luncheon speakers were the program emcee, Lisa Rampy, Vice President of University Advancement and Alumni Engagement; Shannon Mantaro, Executive Director of the Jane Nelson Institute for Women’s Leadership, the luncheon sponsor; Ralph Hawkins, event chair and a past Leadership Award recipient; and TWU Chancellor and President Dr. Carine M. Feyten. 

Chuck Chandler, Patricia Crocker, Dr. Ron Chandler

The TWU Dallas Leadership Award is named in honor of the late Virginia Chandler Dykes, a TWU alumna and TWU Board of Regents member who was a noted healthcare leader and champion for education. Dykes’ sons Dr. Ron Chandler and Chuck Chandler attended, as was Virginia’s longtime friend, Patricia Crocker. 

Since 2002, the event has raised $2.42 million for graduate student scholarships.  Returning as the event’s presenting sponsor was Luther King Capital Management. 

Dr. Monica Williams, Dr. Carine Feyten, Abby Williams, Nicole Small, Monica Christopher

Additional thanks to these sponsors

Luncheon Sponsor: Texas Woman’s University's Jane Nelson Institute for Women’s Leadership

VIP Reception Sponsor: Billingsley Company

Pioneer Platinum Sponsor: Lyda Hill Philanthropies

Pioneer Investors: Sue S. Bancroft, Carol & Don Glendenning & Leigh Glendenning Roberts 

Pioneer Premier Partners: Children’s Health, Haynes Boone, The Hersh Foundation, The Hirsch Family Foundation, Nicole and Justin Small/Justin and Nicole Small Fund, Valeo Partners  

Learn more about the Dallas Leadership Luncheon at twu.edu/DallasLeadership

ReuNight 2025: Couture in Bloom

 

Thursday, May 15, 2025

Brook Hollow Golf Club

6:00pm - Cocktails

7:30pm - Dinner

For Tickets, Tables, and Sponsorships: ReuNight

Save the Date: 2025 Cattle Baron's Ball

 

Cattle Baron's Ball is firing on All Cylinders and thrilled to announce their return to Southfork Ranch for the 52nd Ball on October 25, 2025!

The American Cancer Society is the leading cancer-fighting organization with a vision to end cancer as we know it for everyone. Over the last 51 years, Dallas Cattle Baron's Ball has raised over $105 million for cancer research, the majority of which is conducted, right here, in North Texas.

Stay tuned for headline entertainment to be announced exclusively at this year's Trailblazer's Party! Only sponsors and underwriters who turn in their early-bird contracts will be invited. After the headline entertainer is announced at Trailblazer's Party, tickets and table prices will increase 10%.

Purchase your table today: 25 CBB - Tables

Dallas Arboretum - Cool Thursdays Concert Series

 

Spring nights at the Dallas Arboretum are even more magical with the return of the Cool Thursdays Concert Series, held on the breathtaking Martin Rutchik Concert Stage & Lawn. 

2025 Spring Concert Lineup 

April 3 – Emerald City (Dallas’ Favorite Party Band) 

April 10 – Hotter Than July (Stevie Wonder Tribute) 

April 24 – Purple Madness (Prince Tribute) 

May 8 – Fleetwood Mac Tribute 

May 22 – Mr. Worldwide (Ultimate Pitbull Experience) 

Guests are encouraged to bring a picnic, relax under the stars and enjoy live music in one of Dallas’ most scenic outdoor venues. Plus, arrive early and take advantage of a stroll through the garden before the band takes the stage! Gates open at 6pm.

Tickets: Cool Thursdays Concert Series | Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden

Rope in the Cure at the 39th Anniversary Yellow Rose Gala

 

Put on your finest Texas best for an unforgettable evening at the iconic Longhorn Ballroom as we come together to "Rope in the Cure" for MS on March 29th, 2025!

Gala Chairs: Nita Patel and Andrea Reich - Photo by Kailey Swiger, Stanley Korshak

Tickets and Information: The Yellow Rose Gala Foundation in Dallas TX

Food & Wine Festival at Dallas Arboretum

Savor the best of Dallas at the annual Food & Wine Festival on March 27 from 7-9pm, co-chaired by Chef Sharon Van Meter and Adrian Verdín. Set around the historic DeGolyer Estate and its surrounding gardens, this culinary evening features delicious bites from top chefs paired with exceptional wine and beer.

General Admission – $159 (Members $139)

-Regular garden entry at 7pm

-Small glass logo wine goblet

-Two dozen wineries with over 125 varieties for tasting

-Over three dozen small plates from top Dallas chefs

2025 Restaurants

55 Seventy Private Club

Amor y Queso

Asian Mint

AT Bistro

Bbbop Seoul Kitchen

Café Momentum

Catbird at Thompson

Catch

Chef Mollie G: Custom Catering

CocoaVina

Curio Kitchen & Market

Eataly – Terra

Empire Baking Company

Encina

Fearing’s Restaurant

Garden Cafe

Gelato La Boca

Goodwins

Harvest at the Masonic

Humble: Simply Good Pies

La Duni Baking Studio

Las Almas Rotas

Loro Asian Smokehouse and Bar

Malai Kitchen

Meridian at The Village Dallas

Molino Olōyō

Monarch

Mozzarella Co/Empire Baking Co

Nena Postreria

Nikki’s Greek Bistro

Nuri Steakhouse

Ocean Prime

Parigi

Profound Farms

Pyramid Restaurant at The Fairmont Dallas

Rye

Saint Rocco’s New York Italian

SER Steaks & Spirits

Shinsei

Slow Bone

Starship Bagel

Sugar & Sage Bakery

Taco y Vino

The Finch

The Jelly Queens

The Saint

Purchase tickets here: Food and Wine Festival | Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden

Turtle Creek Association Announces the Azalea Luncheon

 

JD Trueblood, President and CEO, Turtle Creek Association announces Mary Brinegar, Honorary Chair and Sharon Ballew as chair of the Azalea luncheon happening on Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at the Joule Hotel. Deborah Stanford and Ann Stuart PhD are Honorary Chairs Emeriti. WRMC is Presenting Sponsor. 

Everyone is invited to join us as funds are raised to preserve, protect and celebrate a Dallas Jewel. The morning begins with a champagne reception followed by the delicious three-course luncheon and fashion presentations by Betty Reiter and Pockets. Ticket prices vary. There are a limited number of regular tickets priced at $275. Patron Level tickets begin at $500. Table Sponsorships begin at $5,000. Other sponsorship opportunities are available, please contact the TCA for additional information. 

Tickets can be purchased online at www.Turtlecreekassociation.org