DSOL: A Candlelight Tribute to Rodgers and Hammerstein, Honors at the Jewel Ball
The Dallas Symphony Orchestra League hosts Savor the Symphony, a black tie gala, November 6 at the Meyerson. The Dallas Symphony Orchestra recently celebrated its 125th anniversary at its annual gala at the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center. And 2025 is DSOL’s 80th year to support DSO’s Education and Outreach programs.
DSOL was also honored this fall for Annabeth Gracelyn Winn and her parents Christine and Lester Winn of Southlake to represent the League in the 70th Annual Jewel Ball in Austin last September. The Jewel Ball honors families throughout the state who have contributed significantly to their respective Symphony Orchestras.
FWSO—An Essential Thread in the City’s Cultural Fabric Since 1912
The Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra under Music Director Robert Spano is deeply committed to uniting its community through presenting over 120 performance, education, and outreach concerts, reaching an audience of more than 150,000 annually. Since its beginnings in 1912, FWSO has served as the very foundation of Fort Worth’s performing arts.
As the principal resident company of the acoustically superb Nancy Lee and Perry R. Bass Performance Hall, the Orchestra performs a full season of concerts featuring internationally acclaimed guest artists and works by living composers. The Orchestra performs and partners with Texas Ballet Theater, Bruce Wood Dance, Dallas Theater Center, Fort Worth Opera, The Cliburn, Fort Worth Botanic Garden, the Kimbell Art Museum, the Sid Richardson Museum, the Amon Carter Museum of American Art, PianoTexas, and Performing Arts Fort Worth.
Annual Gala and Tour of Homes Support Turtle Creek Association Initiatives
What began as an ambitious joint initiative between the Turtle Creek Association (TCA), Turtle Creek Conservancy (TCC), and the City of Dallas has become a true neighborhood triumph. Six bridges under TCA’s care—each with its own history, character, and unique craftsmanship—have now been restored, shining, and ready for the next hundred years of service. To support its initiatives, TCC sold out tickets to its annual gala in October and held its Tour of Homes.
A Behind-the-Scenes Touring Exhibition of the Wizarding World
Guests of Harry Potter: The Exhibition can experience the beautifully crafted environments that honor many of the unforgettable moments from the films that fans and audiences have loved for more than two decades, getting an up-close look at everything from original costumes to authentic props as they embark on a personalized journey through innovative, awe-inspiring, and magical galleries using best-in-class immersive design and technology.
The Exhibition in Dallas runs through January 4, 2026, at Pepper Square. If you visited the recent Titanic exhibition in Dallas, it’s in the same location -14902 Preston Road, #1200, Dallas, TX 75254.
Dallas History Makers Awards Honor Those Who Contribute to the Quality of Life
Benefitting the Dallas Historical Society, the Dallas History Makers Awards for Excellence will be presented November 20. The recipients are chosen for their contribution to the quality of life in Dallas in multiple categories, including Arts Leadership, Business, Creative Arts, Education, Health/Science, History, Humanities, Philanthropy, Volunteer Community Leadership and Jubilee History Maker.
October Events Fund the Important Work of Preservation Park Cities
In October, Preservation Park Cities hosted its annual Car Show. Next up, Brent Hull, an award-winning master builder and expert in historically accurate architectural millwork and moldings was the guest speaker for PPC’s Distinguished Speaker Luncheon. Proceeds from these events will be used to fund: property landmarking, stewardship of the PPC archives at the UP Library, the HPISD Architecture/History Student Scholarship Award, The Distinguished Chair for History at HPHS, and the “Save the Top 100” campaign.
