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Parting is Such SweetCharity

There are some things that you just know you’re not going to do well. This post is one of them.

When we started SweetCharity on August 31, 2009, it was the brainchild of Wick Allison. He reasoned that if there was ever a time when nonprofits needed a little help, it was then. Originally, SweetCharity was just supposed to be a simple little blog. But then it grew with photos and event coverage.

As it grew, so did the demand. The SweetCharity email at times looked like Santa’s mailbox in December.

We were gratified to report goals being met, incredible amounts of money raised, and success story after success story. Guests put up with our photo-stalking. PR people patiently worked with us. Commenters kept us on our toes. You have all been generous with your support and advice.

In return, we hope we provided a “friendly but honest” blog.

Now, seven months later, SweetCharity is closing down its blog neighborhood. It’s not that we don’t love you. And, no one thinks the nonprofits are rolling in money and volunteers. The fact of the matter is that SweetCharity itself was a victim of the economy and failed to locate an angel for its continuation.

But, please don’t stop sending the invitations. Your humble photo-scribe will continue to cover events for D Magazine‘s “D Scene” and FrontBurner, as well as the Park Cities/Preston Hollow People newspapers.

Thank you for helping SweetCharity have a great run. It was our pleasure to have chatted with you. See you later.

Dallas Contemporary is Alive and Well and Making Music with Tubes and Pipes

Remember back on January 7 when the opening of Dallas Contemporary was canceled at the last minute because the proper permits weren’t obtained? Okay, so you’re right. It was canceled 48 hours before, not a minute beforehand. My, aren’t we picky!

Then there was the February 17 announcement that DC longtime director Joan Davidow would retire.

DC evidently got their permits and had their opening on February 6.

Now moving ahead, on March 24 at 7 p.m., DC will launch its inaugural music performance for its adult programs with “New Sounds for a New Space.” According to DC Exhibitions Coordinator Erin Cluley,

“In the raw setting that inspired the music, young Dallas composer Christina Rusnak unveils the first movement of her original composition 161 Glass Movement I: The Floor (Premiere) for Percussion Ensemble, played by a selected group of performers.”

Just how inspired was Christina by the raw setting of DC’s new home. Well, she has incorporated glass, pipes, blocks, tubes, metal, and wood along “with traditional percussion instruments to articulate her sound piece.”

In the meantime, James Gilbert‘s “Warnings & Instructions” exhibition is up until April 18.

Oh, if you’re counting pennies, it’s all free!