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Orphan Outreach Honors Blair Pogue

The generous amount that people in Dallas contribute and the wide range in which they do it never ceases to astound me. Here at the Hyatt Regency Dallas Reunion Ballroom next to Reunion Tower, Blair Pogue and his family were presented with the Children’s Hope Award by Orphan Outreach. The event was headlined by Tony Dungy. Blair Pogue has established over 200 personal relationships with orphans from Latvia to Russia on trips, Zoom calls and correspondence. He gives these orphans more than hope. Blair gives them confidence and optimism as they navigate their future. I am pictured here with Blair Pogue, Cristin Pogue and Tony Dungy.

Tony Dungy won a Superbowl as a player and as a head coach with two different professional teams. He has 12 children, 9 of which he and his wife adopted, along with fostering many other children. He passed on a tradition of Family Day on the Saturday practice before a Sunday game. This tradition of bringing children to practice spread across the NFL as players take their children to the practice before the game.

It was an honor to witness this celebration of Blair Pogue and Orphan Outreach.

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.
Tony Dungy gave an inspiring talk at the Children's Hope Award Dinner presented by Orphan Outreach honoring Blair Pogue.
Tony Dungy signing autograph on Manning jersey—a player he coached—that went to highest bidder at dinner honoring Blair Pogue!
Orphan Outreach with speaker Blair Pogue who was honored at the Orphan Outreach Children's Hope Award Dinner.
Blair Pogue at the Hyatt Regency Dallas Reunion Ballroom gave the best acceptance speech I have ever heard—gracious, genuine, relaxed, compelling and inspiring, as he discussed his involvement with orphans on the other side of the world.

Celebrating in Orange

Lee Cullum inspired a birthday party in her honor in which guests were required to wear orange, the favorite color of the celebrant.

Architect-designed home in Volk Estates neighborhood of University Park, Dallas, Texas, celebrating the birthday of Lee Cullum, which was attended by Douglas Newby.
Douglas Newby arriving for a birthday celebration in orange honoring Lee Cullum on her birthday at an architecturally significant home in the elegant Volk Estates neighborhood.
Expressions of orange celebration in architect-designed home located in the Volk Estates neighborhood of University Park in Dallas.
Cullum Clark, Nancy Fisher, Salle Stemmons celebrate Lee Cullum with expressions of orange.
Wearing orange in celebration of Lee Cullum in her architecturally significant home located in the Volk Estates neighborhood of University Park, Dallas, Texas.
Stephan Pyles and Paula Lambert wear orange in celebration of Lee Cullum at the Volk Estates home located in University Park, Dallas.
Architecturally significant home in the Volk Estates neighborhood of University Park with a celebration in orange.
Renowned photographer Laura Wilson and her husband Scot Dykema celebrate Lee Cullum wearing orange.
An architecturally significant home in Volk Estates in University Park was the location for a birthday party in honor of Lee Cullum.
Making orange look distinguished at birthday party for Lee Cullum in Volk Estates.
Nan Coulter, esteemed photographer, glowing in orange in historic University Park home.
Esteemed photographer Nan Coulter dressed in orange at orange celebration honoring Lee Cullum.
Celebrating in orange with Ford Lacey and Cece Smith at Volk Estates in an architecturally significant home.
Ford Lacey and Cece Smith in sartorial orange know how to celebrate in any color.
Caroline Brettell, former SMU Faculty Senate President, with Liza Lee former Hockaday Head Mistress celebrate in orange.
Caroline Brettell, former President of SMU Faculty Senate, and Liza Lee, former Head Mistress of Hockaday celebrate in orange in honor of Lee Cullum.
Author Rena Pederson in orange beret, former DMN Editorial Page Editor and author of book on Dallas, King of Diamonds.
Rena Pederson, former DMN Editorial Page Editor and current author of King of Diamonds, a fabulous book on Dallas, provides celebratory gesture in orange beret.
Lucy Billingsley celebrating in orange at architect-designed home in the Volk Estates neighborhood of University Park.
Lucy Billingsley sets the tone for the celebration in orange for Lee Cullum.

Dallas Art Fair

The Dallas Art Fair has become one of the leading art fairs in the nation. Art galleries from across Dallas, the region, the country, and the world have come to Dallas every spring to showcase their favorite artists. An added bonus is the beautiful spring weather Dallas enjoys and the location in the Dallas Arts District next to the Dallas Museum of Art.

The 2024 Dallas Art Fair located in the Dallas Arts District which features artists from many countries and the United States.
The 2024 Dallas Art Fair on a beautiful spring day is held in a George Dahl designed art deco building in the Dallas Arts District.
Outside the Dallas Art Fair 2024 located in the Dallas Arts District downtown one sees sophisticated art patrons like Margot Ruebel and Val Armstrong and Alden Pinnell speaking with friends.
One of my favorite things about the Dallas Art Fair is seeing art patrons, longtime friends, and the energy of artists conversing with people who love art. Mingling outside of the Dallas Art Fair is Margot Ruebel speaking with Val Armstrong and Alden Pinnell speaking with friends on a beautiful spring day.
Art collector and art patron Howard Rachofsky of Dallas reconnects with New York gallerist Christophe Van de Weghe at the preview reception of the 2024 Dallas Art Fair in the Dallas Arts District.
Christophe Van de Weghe, a leading New York gallerist, shows his artist at his Upper East Side gallery next to the Carlyle Hotel and at art fairs around the world. He reconnects with one of the highest profile Dallas art collectors, Howard Rachofsky at the preview reception of the Dallas Art Fair in 2024.
The Berggruen Gallery based in San Francisco Gallery came to the Dallas Art Fair again in 2024 with a great collection of works of art including an Ed Ruscha series of images enjoyed here by Mrs. Dan Cook and Mrs. Chad Cook.
Mrs. Dan Cook and Mrs. Chad Cook in front of Ed Ruscha series of iconic images seen in the booth of the San Francisco Berggruen Gallery at the 2024 Dallas Art Fair.
Artist David Quadrini and Matt Chambers say hello at the 2024 Dallas Art Fair in the Dallas Arts District downtown.
David Quadrini, a renowned Dallas and L.A. gallerist, greets the talented Matt Chambers at the 2024 Dallas Art Fair in the Arts District downtown.
Preview party at the Dallas Art Fair in 2024 in the downtown Arts District.
The preview of the Dallas Art Fair is filled with a vibrant crowd of art patrons looking at art, visiting artists, and drinking champagne with friends.

Real Estate Broker Connie Harkins Enjoying Cafe Pacific Patio

Cafe Pacific patio in Highland Park Village in Highland Park, Dallas.
Cafe Pacific patio for late Friday afternoon snack after showing Highland Park architecturally significant home around the corner.

Power Station

Every spring the Dallas Art Fair includes additional events and venues that allow people to see art. The Power Station in Deep Ellum is a great place to see art and early Dallas warehouse architecture.

Art exhibit at the Power Station located at 3816 Commerce Street in the Deep Ellum neighborhood at the edge of downtown in East Dallas.
Janelle Pinnel with her husband Alden exhibit art at the Power Station at 3816 Commerce Street in Deep Ellum. It had viewing hours during the Dallas Art Fair.
Power Station art display at 3816 Commerce Street in the Deep Ellum neighborhood of downtown Dallas on the edge of East Dallas.
The expansive Power Station is a powerful place for Janelle and Alden Pinnell to exhibit some of their extensive art collection. This space reflects the history and contemporary vibe of Deep Ellum.

The Cedars Union – An Art Incubator Showcased During the Dallas Art Fair

Art patron and philanthropist Ken Bowden created The Cedars Union art incubator to nurture artists and help cultivate the arts community in Dallas. I first met Ken at a TED conference and have admired him and this Dallas project ever since. There was an opening brunch here for Dallas Art Fair patrons. One of my favorite things was to visit with the artist along with Ken and Nasher Director Jeremy Strick. When Jeremy looked at the art in the different booths and stopped to talk to a few artists, I recall what a thrill it was when my then young contemporaries had a studio visit by a museum director. It is this sort of validation that gives momentum to young artists.

The Cedars Union held an open house for patrons of the Dallas Art Fair to meet the artists and see their work at the art incubator located at 1219 South Ervay in downtown Dallas.
Artists in their studios and workspace display their art at an open house for art patrons in conjunction with the Dallas Art Fair.
The Cedars Union in downtown Dallas is an art incubator founded by art patron and philanthropist Ken Bowden.
Art patrons of the Dallas Art Fair were invited to see the art of artists working at The Cedars Union, which is an art incubator founded by philanthropist Ken Bowden.
The Cedars Union at 1219 South Ervay with creator Ken Bowden cultivates the arts community in Dallas.
Ken Bowden has created a wonderful space for artists to create their work and show their work. This art incubator continues to nurture artists and further educate art patrons on what is happening in the Dallas art world.
Opening brunch for Dallas Art Fair at The Cedars Union located at 1219 South Ervay in downtown Dallas.
Art patrons of the Dallas Art Fair enjoy an open house brunch to meet artists that work in The Cedars Union, which is a successful art incubator.
Philanthropist Ken Bowden created The Cedars Union for artists in downtown Dallas at 1219 South Ervay.
It was fun to see the Director of the Nasher, Jeremy Strick, meet artists at their studio at The Cedars Union.
Created for artists to flourish by philanthropist Ken Bowden is The Cedars Union in downtown Dallas at 1219 South Ervay.
One of the best things about the Dallas Art Fair are the events held during this long weekend. This includes an open house at The Cedars Union where artists are able to show and discuss their work in their respective studios.

Rena Pederson Discusses her Fabulous Book on Dallas, King of Diamonds, at Dallas Arts and Letters

Author Rena Pederson, the former Editorial Page Editor of the Dallas Morning News, captivated the audience at Arts and Letters as she discussed her book, King of Diamonds, the best book on the history of Dallas for a 30-year period from the 1950s to the 1970s. Kay Cattarulla, who founded Dallas Arts and Letters Live in 1992 and produced the series for the first 12 years, is seated in the third row next to her husband, one of the original board directors of the Nasher Museum. Candace Rubin is looking to the side in front of them. This was an amazing evening at the Dallas Museum of Art. The evening was quickly sold out and attended by many of the most meaningful people in Dallas. We all came to hear our friend and celebrated author Rena Pederson discuss her new book, King of Diamonds. This is a Dallas thriller about a society jewel thief, maybe the most successful in the country. An added treat was the conversation with one of most highly regarded women in Dallas, Lee Cullum.

Rena and Lee on stage is a reminder that we have in Dallas two woman as Editorial Page Editors of the two Dallas newspapers at the same time, who are both nationally recognized, smart, insightful, and have an incredible sense of humor.

The book is fascinating with a lot of inside history, and the evening was delightful.

Author Rena Pederson, the former Editorial Page Editor of the Dallas Morning News, captivated the audience at Arts and Letters as she discussed her book, King of Diamonds, the best book on the history of Dallas for a 30-year period from the 1950s to the 1970s. Kay Cattarulla, who founded Dallas Arts and Letters Live in 1992 and produced the series for the first 12 years, is seated in the third row next to her husband, one of the original board directors of the Nasher Museum. Candace Rubin is looking to the side in front of them. This was an amazing evening at the Dallas Museum of Art. The evening was quickly sold out and attended by many of the most meaningful people in Dallas. We all came to hear our friend and celebrated author Rena Pederson discuss her new book, King of Diamonds. This is a Dallas thriller about a society jewel thief, maybe the most successful in the country. An added treat was the conversation with one of most highly regarded women in Dallas, Lee Cullum.

Rena and Lee on stage is a reminder that we have in Dallas two woman as Editorial Page Editors of the two Dallas newspapers at the same time, who are both nationally recognized, smart, insightful, and have an incredible sense of humor.

The book is fascinating with a lot of inside history, and the evening was delightful.

Lee Cullum and Rena Pederson, both Editorial Page Editors of two Dallas newspapers at the same time, discuss Pederson's new book at the Dallas Museum of Art's Arts and Letters Live.
At the Arts and Letters Live presentation by the Dallas Museum of Art, an added treat was the conversation with one of most highly regarded women in Dallas, Lee Cullum, seen here with Rena Pederson.
Founder of Dallas Arts and Letters Live, Kay Cattarulla, at the Dallas Museum of Art features author Rena Pederson's new book.
Kay Cattarulla, the founder of Dallas Arts and Letters, and husband at presentation of Arts and Letters Live at the Dallas Museum of Art featuring Rena Pederson and her new book, King of Diamonds.
Dallas Arts and Letters Live presentation at the Dallas Museum of Art featuring author Rena Pederson and her new book, King of Diamonds.
Celebrated author Rena Pederson discusses her new book, King of Diamonds, at the Dallas Arts and Letters Live presented at the Dallas Museum of Art.
Lee Cullum speaks at the Dallas Museum of Art's presentation of Arts and Letters Live featuring Rena Pederson's new book, King of Diamonds.
Lee Cullum is one of the most highly regarded women in Dallas. She spoke along with Rena Pederson at the Dallas Arts and Letters Live presentation at the Dallas Museum of Art.
Arts and Letters Live by the Dallas Museum of Art features well-known author Rena Pederson discussing her new book.
The new book, King of Diamonds, by noted author Rena Pederson is a fascinating piece with inside Dallas history including the glamorous couple Bruno and Josephine Graf and their home designed by architect Edward Durell Stone.

Dallas Mid-Century Modern Home Designed by Architect Joe Forest Bourn at 4311 Skillman Street Receives Preservation Dallas Award

Preservation Dallas gave preservation award to architect Steve Bourn for renovating and preserving the mid-century modern home his father, architect Joe Forest Bourn, designed at 4311 Skillman Street in Dallas. Steve Bourn is a decorated architect who I personally used to design a beautiful walnut library in my early 20th century Prairie style home. Steve Bourn was an early homeowner in the Swiss Avenue Historic District and his family home designed by his father has been a passion project for many years. It is delightful to see a relatively modest mid-century home from the exterior have so many strong and enticing mid-century features on the interior. Preservation Dallas had a reception of the home so Preservation Dallas members could enjoy viewing the architectural detail of this mid-century modern home.

Mid-century fireplace in living area of Dallas mid-century modern home designed by architect Joe Forest Bourn located at 4311 Skillman Street and renovated by his son, architect Steve Bourn who received a Preservation Dallas award for his work.
This mid-century modern home designed by architect Joe Forest Bourn exudes mid-century modern style as seen in the living room. His son, architect Steve Bourn, renovated and preserved his family home that his father designed. Steve Bourn did this with great passion and skill.
Dallas mid-century modern home designed by architect Joe Forest Bourn located at 4311 Skillman Street in Dallas was renovated by his son, architect Steve Bourn. Preservation Dallas recognized architect Steve Bourn with the Preservation Dallas award for his faithful restoration of his family home.
Contemporary and friend of architect O’Neil Ford, Joe Bourn used long horizontal St. Joe brick and created exalted mid-century design as seen in this home built in 1952.
Victoria Clow, President of Preservation Dallas, is at the Dallas mid-century modern award-winning home designed by architect Joe Forest Bourn at 4311 Skillman Street in Dallas, hosting a reception for Preservation Dallas members to see this mid-century home built in 1952.
Victoria Clow, President of Preservation Dallas, greets people at the Joe Forest Bourn designed home in which his son, architect Steve Bourn, received a Preservation Dallas award for its renovation and preservation.
This Preservation Dallas award-winning mid-century home at 4311 Skillman Street in Dallas featuring an excellent mid-century living room with modern features of that era designed by architect Joe Forest Bourn in 1952. A photograph of the wood paneled living room and brick fireplace is shown in the home that was renovated and preserved by the architect's son, architect Steve Bourn.
The floor-to-ceiling horizontal brick surrounding the fireplace on two walls exemplifies mid-century modern home design. Architect Joe Forest Bourn who originally designed the home and his son, architect Steve Bourn who renovated the home, both accentuated these design elements.
Architect Steve Bourn renovated his family home that his father Joe Forest Bourn designed at 4311 Skillman Street in Dallas which won a Preservation Dallas award viewed at a reception hosted by Preservation Dallas.
Members at the Preservation Dallas reception held in the mid-century modern home designed by architect Joe Forest Bourn which his son Steve Bourn renovated.
Here is a detail of the fireplace and wood paneling found in this Dallas mid-century modern home architect Joe Forest Brown designed in 1952 at 4311 Skillman Street in Dallas. His son, architect Steve Bourn, renovated the home receiving an award from Preservation Dallas.
Mid-century modern detail of fireplace and wood paneling found in this Dallas mid-century modern home designed by architect Joe Forest Bourn and renovated by architect Steve Bourn.
Architect Joe Forest Bourn designed this home at 4311 Skillman Street which was renovated by his son, architect Steve Bourn. Here a bathroom retains its original character.
Mid-century bathroom in this architect-designed home renovated by architect Steve Bourn that was originally designed by his father, architect Joe Forest Bourn.
Architect Joe Forest Bourn's son, architect Steve Bourn, is active in preserving his father's mid-century home at 4311 Skillman Street in Dallas.
Architect Joe Forest Bourn’s son, architect Steve Bourn, speaks about preserving this mid-century home at 4311 Skillman Street.
Joe Forest Bourn architect-designed mid-century modern home located at 4311 Skillman Street, Dallas.
Preservation Dallas’ Preservation Achievement award-winning home preserved by Joe Forest Bourn’s son, architect Steve Bourn.

Dallas International Film Festival

The Dallas International Film Festival has played an increasingly meaningful part in the long tradition of film in Dallas. From my early days at SMU, going to the USA Film Festival on campus, I was able to have personal discussions with film directors and movie stars. Watching films that include a panel of those responsible for films, discussing it before or after the viewing, allows one to enjoy that film more and every other movie one sees more. The Closing Night at the Dallas International Film Festival celebrates a marathon of films and activities.

Douglas Newby has enjoyed film festivals in Dallas for many years. Here he is on Closing Night at the Dallas International Film Festival 2024.
Douglas Newby on Closing Night at the Dallas International Film Festival. He has served on the Board of Dallas Film Festivals in the past.
Pictured with staff at the Closing Night celebration is James Faust, Artistic Director of the Dallas International Film Festival.
James Faust, Artistic Director, with staff who presented the fabulous Dallas International Film Festival pictured at the Closing Night celebration.
The CEO of Dallas International Film Festival, Beth Wilbens, with Douglas Newby at the Closing Night celebration.
Beth Wilbens, who has done a fantastic job as the President and CEO of the Dallas International Film Festival is pictured with Douglas Newby on Closing Night.
James Faust, Artistic Director, of the Dallas International Film Festival pictured with Douglas Newby at the Closing Night celebration.
James Faust as Artistic Director always does a fantastic job curating the over 100 films presented at the Dallas International Film Festival. Here Douglas Newby is pictured with Faust on Closing Night celebration at Four Corners on South Ervay.
Executive Staff seen here at the Closing Night celebration of Dallas International Film Festival.
Executive Staff of the Dallas International Film Festival on Closing Night’s celebration.
Participants and staff at the Dallas International Film Festival Closing Night celebration
The Closing Night celebration of the Dallas International Film Festival included many of the presenters, directors, actors, patrons and staff.
Food and beer provided for Closing Night celebration at the Dallas International Film Festival by Four Corners on South Ervay at the Cedars.
Closing Night included many of the presenters, directors, actors, patrons and staff. Four Corners in the Cedars on South Ervay served beer and provided food for patrons, staff and those involved with the films presented.

Beverly Drive Book Club

Beverly Drive Book Club is the oldest book club in Dallas. A speaker presents one book a month which includes vigorous questions, great insights and delightful interaction of neighbors who live on Beverly Drive. Meeting with the Beverly Drive Book Club was great fun, and I came away with many additional insights.

Douglas Newby presented at the Beverly Drive Book Club, the oldest book club in Dallas, in the home of Karen Edwards on Beverly Drive in Highland Park, Dallas.
Douglas Newby and Karen Edwards at home of Karen Edwards where Douglas Newby presented at the Beverly Drive Book Club.

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