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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.

Scott and Tracy Bundy represent why people love Highland Park

A favorite Highland Park couple and Highland Park homeowners are Scott and Tracy Bundy.
Dr. Scott Bundy and Tracy Bundy have renovated a historic home in Highland Park. They have raised their daughters in Highland Park who are now collegiate athletes. Here is a Highland Park couple seen at Highland Park Village who add fun and effervescence to Highland Park and make a great contribution to Dallas and to their respective industries. Highland Park has beautiful architecture and beautiful families.

Opening of Artist John Pomara at Barry Whistler Gallery Evokes Sense of New York

Barry Whistler Gallery showing of artist John Pomara titled "Split-screen-_//-/…" in the Dallas Design District.
Artist John Pomara is shown here facing this piece of art he collaborated on.

On an icy night in Dallas, Texas, art patrons, collectors, critics and other artists turned out to see the work of artist John Pomara. In attendance were art collector and art critic John Zotos and his wife Rachel, photographer Allison Smith, artist Frances Bagley, and many other notable Dallas figures.

The artist John Pomara at his exhibition showing in the Barry Whistler Gallery in the Dallas Design District.
Artist John Pomara standing in front of a piece he created. He and his work were well received at his Barry Whistler Gallery opening.
Guests visiting at the exhibition of artist John Pomara "Split-screen-_//-/… "showing in the Barry Whistler Gallery in the Dallas Design District.
Artist John Pomara's exhibition at the Barry Whistler Gallery in the Dallas Design District.
Patrons at the Barry Whistler Gallery in the Dallas Design District.
Guests visiting at the exhibition of artist John Pomara showing in the Barry Whistler Gallery in the Dallas Design District.
Art critic and essayist John Zotos and wife Rachel at the John Pomara exhibit showing at the Barry Whistle Gallery in the Design District of Dallas.
On the left you will see art critic and essayist John Zotos and wife Rachel at the John Pomara exhibit showing at the Barry Whistle Gallery. Beyond his role as an art critic writing about John Pomara, John Zotos and Rachel as a couple have collected his work. On the right, you will see artist John Pomara commenting on a piece he created.
The artist, John Pomara, discusses his work with art critic John Zotos and wife Rachel.
On the left you will see art critic and essayist John Zotos and wife Rachel at the John Pomara exhibit showing at the Barry Whistle Gallery. Beyond his role as an art critic writing about John Pomara, John Zotos and Rachel as a couple have collected his work. On the right, you will see artist John Pomara commenting on a piece he created.
Photographer Allison Smith and artist Jay Shinn at the exhibition of John Pomara's "Split-screen-_//-/…" showing at the Barry Whistler Gallery.
Photographer Allison Smith pictured with artist Jay Shinn at the art opening of John Pomara.
Artist Frances Bagley seeing the works of JohnPomara on view at the Barry Whistler Gallery.
Artist Frances Bagley speaking with artists and friends at the John Pomara opening at the Barry Whistler Gallery.

Dr. Eric Olson Leads Panel “Cutting-Edge Gene Editing: From Lab to Life”

Panel Discussion about gene editing held at UT Southwestern Medical Center for The Vanguard.
Panelist Dr. Eric Olson addressing the group at the UT Southwestern Medical Center presentation of “Cutting-Edge Gene Editing: From Lab to Life.”

UT Southwestern Medical Center provides many opportunities for the doctors, researchers and the public to interact. Here, The Vanguard presented a panel discussing cutting-edge gene editing that included: Dallas Armstrong, MD; Mike Henne, Ph.D.; Daniel Siegwart, Ph.D.

Panel members, Eric Olson, Ph.D.; Dallas Armstrong, MD; Mike Henne, Ph.D.; Daniel Siegwart, Ph.D. in discussion at the UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas.
Discussion panel for The Vanguard of UT Southwestern Medical Center.
At the luncheon presented by Vanguard at UT Southwestern, there was a fascinating panel discussion, “Cutting-Edge Gene Editing: From Lab to Life,” that was moderated by Eric Olson, Ph.D., and joined by Dallas Armstrong, MD; Mike Henne, Ph.D.; Daniel Siegwart, Ph.D.

Executive Director of Dallas Breakfast Group Lynn McBee and DISD Schools Superintendent Dr. Stephanie Elizalde Discuss Upcoming Bond Election

Lynn McBee of the Dallas Breakfast Group and DISD Superintendent Stephanie Elizalde speak about the upcoming bond election.
Dr. Stephanie Elizalde, DISD Schools Superintendent, answers questions from the Dallas Breakfast Group and the moderator, Lynn McBee.

Executive Director of Dallas Breakfast Group Lynn McBee and DISD Schools Superintendent Dr. Stephanie Elizalde discussed the upcoming bond election. It was encouraging to hear the increasing success of DISD schools and the projected success in the future. A successful bond program will continue the momentum.

Lindsey and Mitchell Brown Share Ideas About Dallas and SMU

At Cafe Pacific in Highland Park Village, Mitchell and Lindsey Brown, founders of the SMU 1911 Group.
Mitchell and Lindsey Brown at Cafe Pacific. Mitchell has a degree from Dedman in 2010 and an MBA from Cox in 2020, and is currently the Director of Client Relationship Management with Corporate Risk & Broking/North America. Lindsey Marsh Brown received a degree from SMU Law School in 2013 and is a law partner at Jackson Walker.

Lindsey and Mitchell Brown have infused new energy and connectivity to the SMU Alumni with the 1911 Group. Here at Cafe Pacific in Highland Park, ideas are discussed about Dallas, SMU, and the dynamic interaction of the SMU Alumni. It is always a pleasure to spend time with these two insightful and talented people.

An Energy Industry Panel is Hosted by the 1911 Group

The Energy Industry Panel discusses the state of the market, hosted by SMU 1911 Group.
The 1911 Group presented, State of the Market Energy Panel that included
Moderator Jon Daugherty, CFA, Energy Investment Banking – Raymond James;
Panelists: Michael Zincone, Tailwater Capital LLC; Griffin Perry, Fermi America;
Noah Mitchell, Longfellow Energy, LP.

An energy panel by Dallas energy experts gives one a real-time look at the current and future energy market in Dallas. SMU Alumni, professors and benefactors are often tied to the oil industry. Ideas that start in Texas permeate across the country.

SMU 1911 Group held a panel discussion about the State of the Market of Energy Industry.
Panelists are photographed at the Dallas Country Club after they presented their ideas at the SMU 1911 Group discussion on energy.

The 2026 Dallas Legacies History Conference was Presented at the Dallas County Records Building

Michael Hazel is the editor of "Legacies" and coordinated the Dallas Legacies History Conference.
Michael Hazel is shown surrounded by the historic detail of the Dallas County Records Building.

The Dallas Legacies History Conference is held annually and is the most thoughtful history conference in Dallas. It is hosted by historian Michael Hazel, who is the editor of Legacies. Several fascinating talks were presented at the renovated Dallas County Records Building in downtown Dallas.

Attendees at the 27th Annual Legacies Dallas History Conference at the Dallas County Records Building in downtown Dallas.
Audience shown at the 27th Annual Legacies Dallas History Conference at the Dallas County Records Building in downtown Dallas.
Speaker John Slate about "race movies" at the Legacies Dallas History Conference in the downtown Dallas County Records Building.
Historian John Slate discusses “race movies” and the Texas film industry at the Legacies Dallas History Conference.
Writer and historian Deah Berry Mitchell spoke about entrepreneur Comer Cottrell at 27th Annual Dallas Legacies History Conference.
Historian Deah Berry Mitchell presented a wonderful talk on Comer Cottrell” at Dallas Legacies History Conference.
27th Annual Dallas Legacies History Conference with speaker Deah Berry Mitchell about Comer Cottrell, entrepreneur, civic leader and philanthropist.
Historian Deah Berry Mitchell presented a talk about Comer Cottrell at Dallas Legacies History Conference in downtown Dallas. Seen here with Comer Cottrell's granddaughter.
Pictured are the speaker who presented “Curl Power: Comer Cottrell” and Comer Cottrell’s granddaughter.

Mary Peyton Burgher Proposes Ideas for Preserving Homes in Dallas and Park Cities

Lunch with Mary Peyton Burgher, President of Texas Chapter, Institute of Classical Architecture and Art, for preservation planning.
Mary Peyton Burgher promotes the idea that our historic homes are the foundation of good current architecture.

Preservation planning lunch with the brilliant Mary Peyton Burgher, President of Texas Chapter, Institute of Classical Architecture and Art.

T.A. Taylor Stars in Macbeth Produced by Shakespeare Dallas at Theatre Three

Shakespeare Dallas' production of Macbeth at Theatre Three in the Quad, Uptown Dallas.
On a freezing rain evening, theater patrons still filled the theater for a production of Macbeth.

Macbeth starring T.A. Taylor produced by Shakespeare Dallas was presented at Theatre Three in the Quad. Even freezing snow could not keep Shakespeare aficionados away.
Theatre Three is perfectly placed at the Quad for easy patron access.

Macbeth by Shakespeare Dallas at Theatre Three in the Quad, Uptown Dallas.
Early ticketholders are checking in at Theatre Three where Macbeth is being staged by Shakespeare Dallas.
Shakespeare Dallas' production of Macbeth at Theatre Three at the Quad in Uptown Dallas.
The theater in the round at Theatre Three allows an intimate interaction with the audience, including this performance of Macbeth.

Brent Hull is Hosted by ICAA to Discuss Historic Design and Architectural Millwork

ICAA event "An Evening with Brent Hull" at 1401 N. Carroll Avenue in Dallas.
The Institute of Classical Architecture and Art, Texas Chapter, (ICAA) held the event “Authenticity and Historic Design in Architectural Millwork: An Evening with Brent Hull” at 1401 N. Carroll Avenue in Dallas.

President of Texas ICAA Mary Peyton Burgher in foreground of “standing room only” crowd to hear talk by Brent Hull on the history of moldings. When Brent Hull was giving a fabulous talk on the history and evolution of moldings, it made me think of what a French friend told me once: If you use the best possible ingredients, it is hard to prepare a bad meal. My thought is that if you use the best proportions for the placement of your moldings, it is hard to have bad moldings.

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