Douglas Newby Insights - Page 58
The Elevated Sculptures on the Exterior of the Nasher Sculpture Center Announce a Major Exhibition of Jaume Plensa’s Work
Artist Jaume Plensa enjoyed coming by the Nasher Sculpture Center at night and seeing his sculptures on raised platforms lit in changing washes of colored light. These Plensa sculptures were a great announcement for the fantastic exhibition inside the Nasher Sculpture Center where people came from neighborhoods across the city, including Greenway Parks, Kessler Park, Bluffview, and Preston Hollow, to enjoy the exhibit.
The Dallas Institute of Humanities and Culture Institute 100 Lecture Series Has Dr. Richard Brettell Speak at Architect Edward Larrabee Barnes Designed Modern Home in Preston Hollow
Dr. Richard Brettell, formerly the Director of the Dallas Museum of Art, currently Chair of Art and Aesthetics at UTD and a monumental cultural and creative force in Dallas, discusses the current FRAME exhibitions and this home in Preston Hollow designed by Edward Larrabee Barnes, who also designed the Dallas Museum of Art. Seated outdoors were prominent residents of Bluffview, Volk Estates, Strait Lane, Preston Hollow, and Highland Park who came for this Dallas Institute of Humanities and Culture Institute 100 lecture. Dr. Larry Allums, Executive Director of the Institute, presided at the lecture.
Art Ball Raises Funds for Dallas Museum of Art
Art philanthropists, patrons, and friends of the Dallas Museum of Art convene every April for the Dallas Art Ball to celebrate the Dallas Museum of Art and to raise funds for the further success of the museum. Civic leaders and patrons in attendance included Highland Park homeowners, the remarkable Margaret McDermott, Nash and Marion Flores, Ford Lacy and Cece Smith, Jeff and Shannon Estes, Grace Cook, and Olivier and Laure Meslay from the auction stage donating their chateaux in Bordeaux for a week.
Dallas Architecture Forum Discusses Architect E.G. Hamilton and His Texas Regional Work Including NorthPark Center
Stephen Fox wrapped up the day at the Dallas Architecture Forum Texas Regionalism Symposium held at the Nasher Sculpture Center, discussing architect E.G. Hamilton and his design of NorthPark Center, its influence on Texas and Texas’ influence on it. E.G. Hamilton also designed important Highland Park residences, including one of Dallas’ most significant homes on Crescent. Other speakers included Fort Worth architect Mark Gunderson.
Dallas Theater Center Produces Death of a Salesman at Wyly Theatre in Dallas Arts District
Former Dallas City Councilperson Gary Griffith, who is a Lakewood homeowner and is very supportive of the Dallas Arts District, was in attendance along with other notable homeowners from Turtle Creek neighborhoods, Park Cities, Preston Hollow and Bluffview to see a riveting performance of Death of a Salesman produced by the Dallas Theater Center at the Wyly Theatre in the Dallas Arts District.
Bent Tree Home in the Spring
A Bent Tree home in the spring equals blue skies and vast views of greenbelts and golf courses. This Bent Tree home designed by architect Frank Welch has several thousand square feet of terraces to enjoy the landscape.
NCPA Economic Policy Forum Hosts Author Philip K. Howard at the Belo Mansion
The National Center for Policy Analysis Economic Policy Forum & Author Series hosted a lecture by Philip K. Howard, Founder and Chair of the advocacy group Common Good, at the Belo Mansion in Dallas. Mr. Howard discussed his new book Life Without Lawyers: Restoring Responsibility in America which describes how the current state of the American judicial system prevents ordinary citizens from exercising common sense and the steps necessary to fix the problem. Dr. John Goodman, President of NCPA, discussed the positive economic implications of life without lawyers. Dr. Peter Raad, Executive Director of The Guildhall at SMU, discussed his work with The Guildhall with Mr. Howard.
Coffee Park in University Park
Children spill out of their University Park homes to enjoy the many parks found in University Park, including Coffee Park at the corner of Northwest Highway and Hillcrest Avenue.
Former Mayor Laura Miller Enjoys an Afternoon With Friends at Dali
Former Mayor Laura Miller, who was so supportive and instrumental with the development of the Arts District in Dallas, enjoys meeting friends outside of Dali Wine Bar & Cellar at One Arts Plaza. Dali is owned by the culinary great Paul Pinnell who has served great food for years to Dallas and Highland Park homeowners who have left their kitchensto enjoy his food.
In the Spring, Highland Park and Azaleas Are Almost Synonymous
While flowering azaleas are flourishing in Preston Hollow, Munger Place, North Dallas, and University Park, they are almost the trademark of Highland Park in the spring.
