Vivaldi Patron Circle, a young professionals group of the Dallas Symphony Orchestra, hosted a reception and concert at the Meyerson on March 12. Cocktails and hors d’ouvres were served before the group was seated for a romantic evening of Tchaikovsky’s Romeo & Juliet. The event was co-chaired by Alex Burton and Christina Geyer.

Making introductions at the pre-concert reception were DSO President and CEO Jonathan Martin and Michelle Miller Burns, the new Vice President of Development for the Symphony.

The VPC has launched a special year of rebranding the group whose members are individuals in their 20s, 30s, 40s who express an interest in the arts and wish to be part of the next audience for the Dallas Symphony. A yearlong membership offers a series of special events at the Meyerson and offsite in public and private venues. Exclusive ticket offers to a variety of concerts. Young professionals are invited to join the Vivaldi Patron Circle by contacting Maliska Haba at m.haba@dalsym.com or 214.871.4005.

The next upcoming event will be on Sunday, May 3 with a Behind the Scenes Tour of the Meyerson and a performance of Ann Hampton Callaway Sings Streisand.

Dallas Symphony Orchestra League presents Fashion Notes

Women's & Children's Fashion Presentation and Luncheon will be on March 28

Dallas Symphony Orchestra League presents Fashion Notes, a women's and children's fashion presentation and luncheon on Saturday, March 28 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Mansion on Turtle Creek. The events will feature DSOL members and their family on the runway.

Honorary Chairs of the event are Linda Ivy and Nell Broughton. The event is chaired by Sharon Ballew. Dixie Marshall is President of the League.

Individual Tickets available for $150. Please send checks or credit card info to: Joanie Stephens, 1708 Glenwick Drive, Plano TX 75075 or purchase online at www.dallassymphonyleague.com

For further info: Mari Epperson - 972-672-4015 or mariepper@aol.com

Dallas young professionals are invited to join the Dallas Symphony Orchestra’s Vivaldi Patron Circle for an upcoming reception and concert.

The group will be attending Tchaikovsky’s Romeo & Juliet on Thursday, March 12 at the Meyerson with a pre-concert reception including sweets and drinks before the concert. The reception will start at 6:30 p.m. with the concert beginning at 7:30 p.m.

All Vivaldi Patrons will receive a special price of $19, an 80% discount on their upgraded ticket level. Contact Monique Travenia at 214.871.4092 to coordinate tickets.

VPC has launched a special year of rebranding the group whose members are individuals in their 20s, 30s, 40s who express an interest in the arts and wish to be part of the next audience for the Dallas Symphony.

A yearlong membership begins at $150 for an individual and $250 for a couple offering individuals a series of special events at the Meyerson and offsite in public and private venues. Exclusive ticket offers to a variety of concerts crafting exposure experiences to the new Remix Concert Series, The Pops Concert Series, and The Classical Concert Series. Opportunities are underway to become involved in the Vivaldi steering committee helping to craft the Vivaldi Patron experience with a hands on method of leadership roles and volunteer opportunities.

Young professionals are invited to join the Vivaldi Patron Circle by contacting Maliska Haba at m.haba@dalsym.com or 214.871.4005.

The next upcoming event will be on Sunday, May 3 with a Behind the Scenes Tour of the Meyerson and a performance of Ann Hampton Callaway Sings Streisand.

A Writer’s Garden Valentine Tea was presented by the Women’s Council of the Dallas Arboretum on February 10 at the Dallas Arboretum. The ladies know how to enjoy an beautiful afternoon by dressing up and having tea. Many dressed from head to toe in red or pink for the Valentine Tea and sporting hats of all sizes from the wide brim to a tiny pillbox about the size of the box the red velvet Sprinkles cupcakes came in.

The program began with a special tribute to Honorary Chair Marilyn Hailey, a former model at Neiman Marcus. A three minute video showed an array of shots during her modeling career which started in the early 1960s. She became friends with hat designer Frank Olive and her collection of his hats which were on display at the event.  

Stylemaker and author Michael Devine took the stage with a program that his name implied – it was DEVINE. He regaled the audience with tales from his indispensable entertaining guide, An Invitation to the Garden: Seasonal Entertaining Outdoors. Michael presented marvelous ideas for creating festive tablescapes, mouthwatering menus  and décor that befit each occasion. The books sold out quickly and many were disappointed not to be taking one home with them.

Dorothea Meltzer was the event chair. Marena Gault is the Women’s Council President.

Funds raised from the Valentine Tea will benefit the Woman’s Garden at the Dallas Arboretum.

Photos by Deborah Brown

A Writer’s Garden Valentine Tea was presented by the Women’s Council of the Dallas Arboretum on February 10 at the Dallas Arboretum. The program featured a special tribute to Lake Highlands resident Honorary Chair Marilyn Hailey, a former model at Neiman Marcus. A three minute video showed an array of shots during her modeling career which started in the early 1960s. She became friends with hat designer Frank Olive and her collection of hats were on display at the event.  

Stylemaker and author Michael Devine regaled the audience with tales from his indispensable entertaining guide, An Invitation to the Garden: Seasonal Entertaining Outdoors. Michael presented marvelous ideas for creating festive tablescapes, mouthwatering menus  and décor that befit each occasion.

Dorothea Meltzer was the event chair. Marena Gault is the Women’s Council President.

Funds raised from the Valentine Tea will benefit the Woman’s Garden at the Dallas Arboretum.

Photo by Deborah Brown