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Dr Eric Olson of UT Southwestern at the President's Research Council Dinner 2023.
UT Southwestern President’s Research Council Dinner 2023 with Dr. Eric Olson.
Orphan Outreach hosted Children's Hope Award Dinner with speakers Blair Pogue and Coach Tony Dungy.
Blair Pogue, Cristin Pogue, Tony Dungy and Douglas Newby at Orphan Outreach Children’s Hope Award Dinner honoring Blair Pogue and his family.
Cliff Welch, FAIA, in Home he Designed Celebrated by Patron Magazine
Michael Lee creates something sophisticated and beautiful from original silly flower presentation.
PRC Dinner 2023
Swiss Avenue Historic District Mother's Day Home Tour 2023 in Dallas, Texas
The Swiss Avenue Historic District Mother’s Day Home Tour 2023 held in Dallas, Texas.
Top row from left: PRC Dinner 2023, Richard Drummond Davis, Cliff Welch, FAIA. Second row from left: Michael Lee, Design Genius, Jack Knox Creates Cafe Pacific Magic, Mother’s Day Home Tour.

Life in Dallas is intended to provide casual snapshots and vignettes of people and places one might see in the course of living in Dallas. These spontaneous and sporadic posts are not intended to give an exhaustive or even a full view of Dallas. Here you will find hints of Dallas.

Munger Place Monuments are Dedicated by City Council Member

Munger Place homeowners gather at 4936 Junius Street for the dedication of the Munger Place Monuments.

Architect C.D. Hill designed this Italian Renaissance home at 4936 Junius Street for his own family. Beautifully renovated, this home is in the Munger Place Historic District of Dallas where the dedication of the Munger Place Monuments took place in 2024.
Architect C.D. Hill designed this Junius Street home where Munger Place homeowners gathered for the dedication of the Munger Place Monuments.
Dedication of Monuments by Munger Place Historic District located at 4936 Junius Street in Old East Dallas.
Dedication of Munger Place Historic District Monuments on Collett Avenue between Junius Street and Reiger Street celebrated by Munger Place Homeowners.
Moving into their Junius Street home in 1974 in the Munger Place Historic District neighborhood, Jackie Burden and Susanne Starling made a tremendous contribution to the neighborhood. Jackie Burden is pictured here with long-time Munger Place homeowner Douglas Newby.
Jackie Burden and Susanne Starling, two history professors, moved into their Junius home on January 4, 1974. They made a tremendous contribution to the neighborhood as one of the first urban pioneers in Munger Place. I always said that Jackie Burden made the best speeches on the floor of the East Dallas Community Design Committee of anyone I have ever heard. It was a real treat to see her at the dedication ceremony of the Munger Place >Monuments, having known her for almost five decades. She recounted early stories of me and Bob Logan, who she referred to as my mentor in the neighborhood. Munger Place Homeowner Association voted in the late 1990s to build Munger Place >Columns and dedicate the one on Reiger to Robert D. Logan for his work initiating the East Dallas Bar Ordinance that permanently shut down over 200 honkytonks, beer and wine licensed bars, that were hotbeds of criminal activity. Twenty-seven years later, this motion that passed the homeowner’s association was not followed up on, but it was fun to hear Jackie Burden talk about what a nice man he was and how much he did for the neighborhood.
Beautifully renovated interior of architect C.D. Hill designed home at 4936 Junius Street in the Munger Place Historic district of Old East Dallas.
This C.D. Hill-designed home in the Munger Place Historic District of East Dallas at 4936 Junius Street was beautifully renovated by the current owners.
Interior of architect-designed home at 4936 Junius Street in the Munger Place Historic District of Old East Dallas.
Living room of this C.D. Hill designed home was seen at the dedication of the Munger Place Monuments.
Owners John Gormley and Robert Florian own the architect-designed home at 4936 Junius Street in Munger Place of Old East Dallas.
John Gormley, owner, in the living room of this C.D. Hill designed home on Junius Street in the Munger Place Historic District greeted Munger Place homeowners at the dedication of the Munger Place Monuments.
Beautifully renovated C.D. Hill designed Italian Renaissance home at 4936 Junius Street in Munger Place Historic District in Old East Dallas.
Owners John Gormley and Robert Florian have done a beautiful renovation on the home at 4936 Junius Street in the Munger Place Historic District. C.D. Hill designed his home and lived in it himself.

Gallerist Nancy Whitenack continues to make a major impact with Conduit

Nancy Whitenack, the owner of Conduit Gallery, for over 40 years has made a major contribution to both artists and collectors with her Conduit Gallery.

Photograph of Nancy Whitenack, Owner of Conduit Gallery, located in the Design District of Dallas at 1626 Hi Line Drive.
Prominent gallerist, Nancy Whitenack, the owner of Conduit Gallery, has made a major impact on Dallas art collections from her first gallery at 3200 Main Street in Deep Ellum to her current gallery at 1626 Hi Line Drive in the Dallas Design District.

Estate Sale is Last Step of Historic Home Sold and Preserved

A Highland Park estate sale is always popular, especially if it is an estate sale of prominent owners like these at 3925 Potomac Avenue. This is a Hal Thomson designed home that he created for his own family. The sellers lived in the home for 45 years! Douglas Newby successfully sold this home with preservation deed restrictions that prevents it from being torn down.

Estate sale at architecturally significant home of architect Hal Thomson and his family in Highland Park at 3925 Potomac Avenue.
This Highland Park estate sale has people lined up for hours at 3925 Potomac Avenue, a home designed by architect Hal Thomson.
Highland Park estate sale held at the architect-designed home of architect Hal Thomson at 3925 Potomac Avenue in Highland Park.
Highland Park estate sales are popular as you can see here at 3925 Potomac Avenue where people lined up for hours to view the home designed and owned by architect Hal Thomson and hope to bring home some valued items.
Highland Park estate sale at the Highland Park home of architect Hal Thomson located at 3925 Potomac Avenue.
A happy customer leaves with bounty from the Highland Park estate sale held at 3925 Potomac Avenue designed by architect Hal Thomson.
Highland Park estate sale at the architect-designed historic home of architect Hal Thomson located in Highland Park at 3925 Potomac Avenue.
Patiently waiting in line at the Highland Park estate sale of architect Hal Thomson’s home located at 3925 Potomac Avenue in Highland Park.

Dr. Samuel Achilefu Discusses the Latest Advances in Biomedical Engineering at PRC

Here are images from the reception and from the President and Provost of UT Southwestern and the speaker addressing the members. Cece Smith and her husband Ford Lacy founded the President’s Research Council forty years ago to hear from the brilliant minds of UT Southwestern and to award annual grants to young researchers and their labs.

Cece Smith, founder, of President's Research Council of UT Southwestern in Dallas attends lecture by Samuel Achilefu, Ph.D.
Founder of President’s Research Council Cece Smith and her husband, Ford Lacy, the Cofounder, is joined by Realtor Connie Harkins at UT Southwestern reception before the lecture.
Founders Cece Smith and Ford Lacy at UT Southwestern President's Research Council in Dallas before lecture by Dr. Samuel Achilefu.
Cece Smith and Ford Lacy, founders, at President’s Research Council of UT Southwestern in Dallas at the reception before the talk by Dr. Samuel Achilefu.
Dinner for participants at UT Southwestern President's Research Council in Dallas.
Participants having dinner at UT Southwestern before the President’s Research Council lecture.
UT Southwestern President's Research Council with introduction by Dr. Daniel Podolsky.
Dr. Daniel Podolsky, President of UT Southwestern, introduces the President’s Research Council speaker.
Speaker at UT Southwestern President's Research Council in Dallas regarding Biomedical Engineering in 2024.
Provost W.P. Andrew Lee of UT Southwestern in discussion at PRC regarding Biomedical Engineering.
President's Research Council of UT Southwestern with speaker Samuel Achilefu, Ph.D. held in Dallas
Samuel Achilefu, Ph.D., speaks at UT Southwestern President’s Research Council regarding Biomedical Engineering.
UT Southwestern President's Research Council held in Dallas highlights Biomedical Engineering.
Speaker, Samuel Achilefu, Ph.D., discusses Biomedical Engineering at UT Southwestern President’s Research Council this year held in Dallas.

Ngon Receives Michelin Recognition

Carol Nguyen the owner of Ngon and Tam Nguyen the manager are well deserving of the Bib Gourmand award. This is my favorite Vietnamese restaurant because of the food, service, incredibly kind staff and atmosphere for inside and outside dining. It makes one think of Lower Greenville in a whole new way. Congratulations to Carol Ngon and all those that make the magic happen at Ngon in Old East Dallas.

Tam Nguyen the Manager of Ngon received Michelin Bib Gourmand recognition. Ngon is located in the Lower Greenville neighborhood of Old East Dallas.
Tam Nguyen the Manager of Ngon which just received the Bib Gourmand Michelin recognition.

Economist Cullum Clark at Merit Coffee

Having written some of the best work on cities and housing, it is exhilarating to exchange ideas with an economist who supports his ideas with facts and statistics not political philosophy and fantasy.

Cullum Clark, brilliant economist, Director of George W. Bush Institute-SMU Economic Growth Initiative and Adjunct Professor of Economics at SMU here at Merit Coffee on Oak Lawn Avenue in Dallas.
Brilliant economist Cullum Clark, Director, George W. Bush Institute-SMU Economic Growth Initiative and Adjunct Professor of Economics at SMU at outside table of Merit Coffee on Oak Lawn Avenue in Dallas.

SMU is Victorious After 40 Years

SMU Celebrates Touchdown with Peruna Running Across the Field

After every score, Peruna continues the 100-year tradition of running across the field in celebration.

All of Dallas, football fans and non-football fans, SMU Alumni, and non-SMU Alumni are excited about SMU being nationally ranked and going to the playoffs. Standing by the sideline at the Cal game, I saw SMU cinch a position in the NCAA football playoffs. SMU has once again become Dallas’ team.

Coach Lashlee seen at SMU game in Highland Park, Dallas.
Coach Rhett Lashlee seen at SMU game at Ford Stadium in Dallas.

Paul Rogers SMU’s Faculty Athletic Representative Seen on Sideline of SMU Game

Professor Paul Rogers with SMU Dedman School of Law seen on sideline of SMU game in Highland Park, Dallas.
Professor C. Paul Rogers III, SMU Dedman School of Law, besides being the former dean of the law school and a successful author, he is SMU’s Faculty Athletic Representative of the Athletic Council overseeing external compliance. On the sideline of the Cal game, he can be seen giving instructions to those around him.
Paul Rogers, Faculty Athletic Representative of SMU, on sideline of game with Mustangs and California Golden Bears.
Paul Rogers on sideline of SMU game with Cal.
Paul Rogers as the SMU Faculty Athletic Representative in the sideline at the SMU Mustangs versus the California Golden Bears game in Highland Park.
The much admired Paul Rogers is seen roaming the sidelines in his role as SMU’s Faculty Athletic Representative at the game where the SMU Mustangs were opposing the California Golden Bears.

SMU Quarterback Kevin Jennings Shows Nimble Footwork

Quarterback Kevin Jennings zigzags for long run setting up a touchdown.

SMU Game Against California Golden Bears

At SMU Ford Stadium in Highland Park, SMU Mustangs played California Golden Bears.
SMU played California on a beautiful Saturday afternoon with the campus peaking over Ford Stadium.
The SMU punter warming up at SMU Mustangs game with California Golden Bears at the SMU Ford Stadium in Highland Park.
SMU punter warming up just in case.

Interior Designer Sue Long at Preservation Park Cities Christmas Reception

Interior Designer Susan Long at Christmas party reception of Preservation Park Cities in Highland Park at the Park House in Highland Park Village.
National interior designer Sue Long is seen with carolers performing in the background at the Preservation Park Cities Christmas party reception at Park House in Highland Park Village.

Dallas Architecture Forum Celebrates Legacy of Architect Ron Wommack

At the Angelika Theater, the Dallas Architecture Forum celebrated the life of architect Ron Wommack with an architectural panel that included from left architect Russell Buchanan, architect Max Levy, architect Joshua Nimmo, and architect Dan Shipley. Architect Eurico Francisco, President of the Dallas Architecture Forum, did a wonderful job leading the discussion. Ron Wommack was remembered for being so generous, engaged and encouraging of young architects and the work of his contemporaries. Ron Wommack loved being an architect and being involved in the arena of architecture.

The president of Dallas Architecture Forum, Eurico Francisco, moderated the celebration of architect Ron Wommack with panel of architects including Max Levy, Russell Buchanan, Dan Shipley, Josh Nimmo.
At Angelika Theater, architect and president of the Dallas Architecture Forum, Eurico Francisco, led a panel of architects with Max Levy, Dan Shipley, Russell Buchanan and Josh Nimmo in celebrating Ron Wommack’s life on the eve of his December 4th birthday.
The president of the Dallas Architecture Forum, Eurico Francisco, with panel of architects honor architect Ron Wommack. The panel includes architects Max Levy, Dan Shipley, Russell Buchanan and Josh Nimmo.
Panel of architects Russell Buchanan, Max Levy, Josh Nimmo and Dan Shipley, along with moderator architect Eurico Francisco, discussing Ron Wommack. Seen highlighted on the screen is architect Dan Shipley.
Dallas Architecture Forum celebrates architect Ron Wommack's life with panel of architects including Max Levy, Dan Shipley, Russell Buchanan, Josh Nimmo. President of Dallas Architecture Forum Eurico Francisco moderated the panel.
Pictured from left are architects Russell Buchanan and Max Levy. Russell Buchanan presented an incredibly generous comparison of his work with that of Ron Wommack. His side-by-side images expressed the influence that Ron Wommack had on the fabulous architectural work of Russell Buchanan. Max Levy discussed his own work and Ron Wommack’s reaction to it and how they shared observations of architectural detail and inspiration they came across. This discussion of Ron brought to life the nuance, inspiration and cross-pollenation of ideas that permeate Dallas’ landscape of modern architecture.
Photograph of architect Ron Wommack shown at the Dallas Architecture Forum at Angelika Theater. The moderator Eurico Francisco and the panel include architects Max Levy, Dan Shipley, Russell Buchanan and Josh Nimmo.
Architect Ron Wommack is shown in an image of him visiting the studio of Josh Nimmo and critiquing the early design of a modern residence the architects in the Nimmo studio were working on. Josh emphasized how accessible Ron was when Josh reached out to him as a young architect and when Josh reached out to him once Josh was a successful architect with his own firm.
Architect Eurico Francisco is the president of the Dallas Architecture Forum and moderator of the panel of architects honoring architect Ron Wommack at the Angelika Theater in Dallas.
Architect and president of the Dallas Architecture Forum, Eurico Francisco, is shown on the screen at Angelika Theater. Once again, he did a fabulous job presiding over Dallas Architecture Forum event and discussion.

Opening of Barry Whistler Exhibition Collage/Assemblage

Gallerist Barry Whistler has always shown a great depth and range of artists who work with collages and assemblages. This exhibition is no exception. It shows the depth and the layered magic of collages.

Artist Lawrence Lee, photographer Allison V. Smith, and gallerist Barry Whistler at Barry Whistler Gallery exhibition of Collage/Assemblage in the Dallas Design District.
It is fun to discuss art with other collectors and the artist, but it is also fun to hear artists discuss art with other artists shown in the exhibition. From left artist Lawrence Lee, photographer Allison V. Smith, and gallerist Barry Whistler.
Architect Jessica Stewart Lendvay is among the visitors to the Barry Whistler Gallery in the Design District of Dallas for the exhibition Collage/Assemblage.
Architect Jessica Stewart Lendvay centered in image of visitors to the Barry Whistler Gallery Collage/Assemblage exhibition.
Artist Lawrence Lee with his art, "Not All From Fear, But Some For Courtesy," Pen and Ink on Paper at the Collage/Assemblage Exhibit at the Barry Whistler Gallery in Dallas.
“Not All From Fear, But Some For Courtesy,” Pen and Ink on Paper, by Dallas artist Lawrence Lee shown in photograph.
Texas art collectors looking at artist Dan Rizzie's work displayed in the Barry Whistler Gallery Exhibition Collage/Assemblage in Dallas.
Texas Art – Texas collectors looking at painting by artist Dan Rizzie.
The exhibition of Collage/Assemblage at the Barry Whistler Gallery in Dallas features artist Sam Gummelt's 1971 piece.
Artist Sam Gummelt’s 1971 piece, “Hand-Stitched Square, 1971,” Thread on Paper, in the exhibition Collage/Assemblage at the Barry Whistler Gallery in Dallas. Sam Gummelt’s 1971 piece makes me think this is where Lionel Morrison got the idea of One Arts building with red square. Color correction took out the red in the large square in this picture.
Jay Shinn, artist, and Pamela Nelson at the Barry Whistler Gallery exhibition Collage/Assemblage in Dallas.
Artist Jay Shinn and artist Pamela Nelson discuss Jay’s hand-drawn hard line of his collage painting on Mylar strips. A vibrant 3D effect is created.
Photographer Allison V. Smith at exhibit Collage/Assemblage in the Barry Whistler Gallery in Dallas.
Photographer Allison V. Smith brings energy to a photographic shoot, an opening, or a party. In many ways she is the face of Dallas.

Recent Series by Artist Dan Rizzie

Artist Dan Rizzie artwork at Barry Whistler Gallery in Dallas for exhibition Collage/Assemblage.
Recent work by artist Dan Rizzie.
Another piece in the series by artist Dan Rizzie seen at the exhibition Collage/Assemblage at the Barry Whistler Gallery in Dallas.
This recent work by Dan Rizzie was well received at the exhibition and opening at Barry Whistler Gallery.
One piece in a series by artist Dan Rizzie seen at the exhibition Collage/Assemblage at Barry Whistler Gallery in Dallas.
Dan Rizzie, currently living and working in New York, has been a longtime Dallas favorite artist.

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