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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.

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.

Aerin Lauder Brings Her Aesthetic Point of View to Dallas

Aerin Lauder's "Life With Flowers" event held at 4007 Normandy Avenue in University Park, Dallas. — Douglas Newby says hello to Aerin Lauder when she visited Dallas at the University Park home of interior designer Cathy Kincaid.

Aerin Lauder’s inlaws are from Texas, so her son gets Cowboys and Notre Dame football from his father’s side of the family, and books and flowers from Aerin Lauder’s side of the family. Dallas is a small town where one feels like they can meet anyone in Dallas and it attracts visits from internationally celebrated authors and business leaders like Aerin Lauder. Here at Cathy Kincaid’s home and design studio, there was a chance to listen to Aerin Lauder and share stories, as she always charms Dallas on her visits. Her book, “Life with Flowers” is fabulous, as well as her AERIN line of luxury home decor, lighting and fashion inspired by her family history, travels, gardens and architecture. Aerin Lauder is one of the best examples of an elegant woman, fabulous wife and mother, and hard-working industry leader.

The interior design studio of Cathy Kincaid is placed at the rear of her University Park home

Interior design studio of Cathy Kincaid Interiors located at 4007 Normandy Avenue, a historic house in University Park, Dallas, Texas. — Cathy Kincaid Interiors design studio at 4007 Normandy Avenue.

Aerin Lauder and Guests Convene at the Design Studio of Cathy Kincaid at 4007 Normandy Avenue

An event with Aerin Lauder held at the home and studio of interior designer Cathy Kincaid at 4007 Normandy Avenue in the University Park neighborhood of Dallas. — The guesthouse behind 4007 Normandy has been converted to the design studio of interior designer Cathy Kincaid. Nestled at the back of the beautiful University Park lot and garden, this studio provides a delightful space for Cathy and her clients to discuss projects and look at samples.

Aerin Lauder’s Luxury Home Decor Exhibited Inside Studio

Senior Design Executive Burcu Cizmecioglu pictured at Cathy Kincaid's studio in University Park at 4007 Normandy Avenue, Dallas, Texas. — Senior Design Executive Burcu Cizmecioglu for Aerin Lauder at Cathy Kincaid’s studio discusses Aerin Lauder’s luxury home decor that was displayed.

Aerin Lauder event held in University Park at the home and studio of interior designer Cathy Kincaid located at 4007 Normandy Avenue, Dallas, Texas. — Aerin Lauder who wrote the book “Life with Flowers” was celebrated at interior designer Cathy Kincaid’s studio where guests were able to buy the book and have it signed by Aerin Lauder.

Connie Harkins Visiting with Aerin Lauder

Connie Harkins with book signed by Aerin Lauder at Cathy Kincaid's studio and home in University Park located at 4007 Normandy Avenue, Dallas, Texas. — Connie Harkins and Aerin Lauder have a good visit when Aerin Lauder signed her book, “Life with Flowers” for Connie.

Douglas Newby is enjoying conversations with Aerin Lauder. Aerin Lauder is gracious and generous with her thoughts and insights. Great design permeates her life, which goes beyond her luxury line of decor. She is innately creative and finds beauty wherever she is.

Douglas Newby Returns to Historic Home at 4007 Normandy Avenue Originally Saved with Preservation Deed Restrictions

Historic Normandy Avenue home owned and renovated by Cathy Kincaid, interior designer, located at 4007 Normandy Avenue in University Park, Dallas, Texas. — Douglas Newby previously sold this unrenovated home on a large University Park lot that would have been torn down if he had not coordinated preservation deed restrictions that were placed on it at the time of the sale.

Dallas City Hall for Dallas

A corner of Dallas City Hall on the plaza in downtown Dallas. — A city hall for the city.

The movement to Save Dallas City Hall continues to grow.

Originally, a group of developers, several city council members, and many prominent business leaders and organizations suggested that once the public was told that architect I. M. Pei’s Dallas City Hall required more than $100 million in renovations, people would quickly conclude the building was not worth saving.

When there was pushback from the public, the projected maintenance cost rose to $300 million. After additional resistance, estimates of needed repairs were projected to exceed $1 billion.

These photographs show Preservation Dallas leading a tour of Dallas City Hall shortly before the Dallas City Council voted to stop additional public tours of the building.

After a 16-hour meeting in March, the Dallas City Council voted to explore in greater detail the comparative costs of demolishing City Hall and relocating it, or renovating the existing building.

If this discussion is truly about the possibility of building a new Dallas Mavericks arena on the City Hall site, then there should be full transparency about the real costs involved. The public deserves to know whether the proposal would include giving City Hall land to the Dallas Mavericks, or providing hundreds of millions of dollars in tax incentives or other economic subsidies.

This is an important issue for Dallas. It deserves transparency, accurate information, and a thoughtful decision.

A group of visitors on the ground floor of Dallas City Hall in downtown Dallas. — While I have watched Dallas City Hall evolve since it was first built, it was fun to join the Preservation Dallas Tour of Dallas City Hall in context of what Dallas City Hall needs and what it offers for the city of Dallas. This image is taken at the front stairs that was originally an escalator.

A view of several floors of the I.M.Pei-designed Dallas City Hall in downtown Dallas. — All six floors of Dallas City Hall have an open floor plan with extensive views across downtown Dallas.

Dallas City Council Chamber in the city hall downtown. — This image shows the steep bank of seating that allows Dallas citizens to look down at the City Councilmembers, while the City Councilmembers look up at them.

Dallas City Hall's City Council Chamber is located in downtown Dallas. — Sarah Crain, the executive director of Preservation Dallas, explains the concept of the Dallas City Council horseshoe looking up at the constituents.

City Councilmember Paul Ridley with Sarah Crain of Preservation Dallas in the Dallas City Hall Council Chamber. — City Councilmember Paul Ridley, who has been very supportive of Dallas City Hall and responsible for helping slow down the process to get more complete information, joined the City Hall Tour led by Sarah Crain also shown in this image.

The Dallas City Hall plaza view of the skyline at night. — In the public reception lounge outside of the City Council Chambers, one sees a view of downtown Dallas. This view is shared by the Dallas Mayor in his office and the Dallas city workers from their offices.

Preservationists inside City Hall in downtown Dallas. — Some of the leading preservationists in Dallas chatted at the end of the Dallas City Hall Tour. They included Preservation Dallas Executive Director Sarah Crain; Marcel Quimby, FAIA; Trevor Brown, Planning & Development Manager – Historic Preservation/Conservation Districts, City of Dallas.

Plaza view of the I.M. Pei-designed Dallas City Hall in downtown Dallas. — Dallas is left wondering if the lights will forever be turned off at City Hall.

Dallas City Hall designed by architect I.M. Pei in downtown Dallas. — For almost 50 years, Dallas has looked at this iconic I.M. Pei architect-designed Dallas City Hall with pride.

Mayor Eric Johnson’s 50 Year Birthday Celebration with Friends

From left, Realtor Douglas Newby, Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson, and Ray Washburne, owner of Mi Cocina and Highland Park Village, at the mayor's 50th birthday celebration in downtown Dallas. — Douglas Newby is seen celebrating with Mayor Eric Johnson and Ray Washburne at Mayor Johnson’s 50th birthday celebration held at Mi Cocina overlooking Klyde Warren Park.

Mi Cocina was the perfect location for Mayor Eric Johnson’s 50th birthday celebration as it overlooks Klyde Warren Park in downtown Dallas. At this party, friends were not celebrating the many achievements of the mayor but Mayor Eric Johnson personally. Ray Washburne, besides being the owner of Highland Park Village, has become a major investor in downtown Dallas. Douglas Newby enjoys the enthusiasm and passion that people have for Dallas.

Sugar and Sage is Always a Treat

Sugar and Sage Bakery and Coffee shop located in University Park at 4314 Lovers Lane, in the Idlewild neighborhood of University Park, Dallas, Texas.

Alison Weinstein created Sugar and Sage, which has become a destination for those in University Park, Bluffview, and for that matter people all over Dallas. The clientele evolves through the time of day and the days of the week. Regardless, it is always busy, the service always friendly, and the pastries delectable.

Nasher Exhibition in the Arts District

Artist Otobong Nkanga: "Each Seed a Body" exhibit at the Nasher Sculpture Center located in Dallas Arts District, Dallas, Texas. — The 2025 Nasher Prize Laureate Otobong Nkanga, “Each Seed a Body” exhibition.

Lorenzo Piano designed arched ceiling of glass allowing diffused sunlight is the perfect environment for the exhibition by artist Otobong Nkanga, “Each Seed a Body.”

Artist Otobong Nkanga's exhibit "Each Seed a Body" is at the Nasher Sculpture Center in Dallas Arts District. — 2025 Nasher Prize Laureate Otobong Nkanga: “Each Seed a Body”.

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