Douglas Newby Insights - Page 65
Opening of the Wyly Theater
Preston Hollow homeowner John Dayton, instrumental in the success of the Center for Performing Arts and the Wyly Theater, attended the Rem Koolhaas, Joshua Prince-Ramus designed theater opening along with many other Dallas enthusiasts, including Pete and Caren Kline, also Preston Hollow homeowners. The opening showed off the flexibility of the theater, including opening the rear wall to show the plaza.
Opening of Winspear Opera House
There was incredible excitement and exuberance for the opening night of the Winspear Opera House. Chairperson of the festivities and Highland Park resident, Jeanne Marie Clossey, did a spectacular job. Another Highland Park homeowner, Margaret McDermott, infuses everyone with Dallas pride and inspires with her gentle guidance. Volk Estates homeowner Nancy Marcus and her sister, a Turtle Creek Park homeowner, Nelda Cain, continue to make great contributions to the city and much elegance to any party. Mayflower Estates homeowners Ruth and Ken Altshuler are great civic leaders in the arts, education and health.
Architect Lord Norman Foster Discusses Winspear Opera House
London architect Lord Norman Foster came back to Dallas for the opening of the Winspear Opera House to discuss with the Dallas and Highland Park audience the goals, concept and achievement of the Winspear Opera House. This is the only opera house in the world built primarily with private funds, showing the generous spirit of Dallas and Highland Park homeowners, business owners and corporate leaders.
Polyphonic Spree Comes to TEDxSMU
Tim DeLaughter and Polyphonic Spree captured and enthralled the TEDxSMU audienceat the University Park SMU campus. Tim DeLaughter has the remarkable ability to unify an audience of all ages and interests. With his energetic and spellbinding performance leading his choral symphonic rock group and the audience, he epitomized the energy of TED. Philanthropic and civic leaders from Highland Park, Preston Hollow, Volk Estates, Turtle Creek, downtown, Lakewood, Bluffview, Greenway Parks and Oak Cliff joined artists, entrepreneurs, engineers and business leaders interested in technology, entertainment and design.
The Fashionistas Have a Party in Downtown Dallas at The House
Samar Opening in Downtown Dallas
Stephan Pyles, a celebrated Texas chef, welcomed his friends and patrons from across the city: Highland Park, University Park, Preston Hollow, Turtle Creek, East Dallas, Greenway Parks, Bent Tree, and Oak Cliff. This new restaurant in the heart of downtown Dallas, across from the Dallas Arts District, is another example of the new vibrancy in the center of Dallas. Samar and the surrounding spaces were packed as people were eager to congratulate Stephan and see the new restaurant. The sophisticated and stylish crowd was surprised but enjoyed the belly dancing at the end of the evening.
Dallas AIA Awards at Victory Park
The Dallas Chapter of AIA presented Honor and Merit Awards to architects for both commercial and residential projects in downtown Dallas. The stunning architectural work was presented on the big outdoor screen in front of AmericanAirlines Center at Victory Plaza. This was an energetic location next to the W hotel and residences with the new highrise The House in the background and concert goers streaming into the arena to see Pink. These architectural awards are also a great time to meet or say hello to many of Dallas’saward winningarchitects, including Ron Wommack, Corky Cunningham, Russell Buchanan, Max Levy, Dan Shipley and many others.
