Every year since 1979, TACA has honored two individuals for their outstanding volunteer leadership and contributions to the arts in North Texas with the TACA Silver Cup Award. Past recipients have included Mrs. Eugene McDermott, Stanley Marcus, Bill Winspear, Raymond Nasher, Nancy Nasher, Gene Jones, and numerous others. This year, Sharon Young and Steve Penrose are the recipients. They spoke with WRR's Amy Bishop about how it feels to be included within this illustrious roster of philanthropists - and why groups like TACA are important.

WRR101 Focus on the Arts: Meet TACA's 2024 Silver Cup Award Recipients

The Cliburn welcomes internationally acclaimed pianist/composer Gabriela Montero for two concerts in Fort Worth - April 25th at the Kimbell Art Museum and April 26th at Tulips FTW. In this podcast, WRR's Emilio Alvarez chats with Montero about the program, as well as her upcoming involvement in the 2025 Van Cliburn International Piano Competition, which includes a special commission.

WRR101 Focus on the Arts: Gabriela Montero returns to Fort Worth with The Cliburn

“There’s a lot of data that backs the way arts and culture have positive impact on folks’ health and wellness," says Martine Philippe, Director of the City of Dallas' Office of Arts and Culture. April is Dallas Arts Month, founded to champion the arts and cultural sector of the city. This year, they've created a special page for sensory-friendly events in observance of Autism Acceptance Month and have re-activated Culture Pass, designed to make arts and culture accessible to all Dallas residents. Get the details in this feature with WRR's Amy Bishop.

WRR101 Focus on the Arts: The arts in Dallas are more accessible than ever for Dallas Arts Month

Springtime in DFW brings countless art fairs and festivals, but Southlake's Art in the Square may be the only one that gives its proceeds back to charities. WRR's Amy Bishop recently visited with Kathy Talley, the chair of this year's festival, to learn what new attractions they'll be offering - and what sets them apart from the others.

WRR101 Focus on the Arts: How charities benefit from this North Texas art festival

"There's the physical aspect of resonating together - and then how that goes out and is perceived by an audience - it's kind of everything," says Colin Jacobsen, violinist with the Brooklyn Rider String Quartet. The group will close Dallas Chamber Music Society's 2023-24 season with a concert of old and new works at SMU's Caruth Auditorium and WRR's Amy Bishop caught up with Jacobsen to hear more about the program.

WRR101 Focus on the Arts: Brooklyn Rider brings a sense of place everywhere, including Dallas

In this podcast with WRR's Kurt Rongey, DSO Maestro Fabio Luisi discusses the first time he cracked open the score to one of the Ring operas, what the audience can expect at the Ring of the Nibelungs performances, upcoming recording projects and the maestro’s personal highlights for the 2024-2025 DSO season.

WRR101 Focus on the Arts: DSO Maestro Fabio Luisi's Reflections on The Ring

Anyone who has ever driven down Swiss Avenue in East Dallas can understand why the annual Mother’s Day home tour is so popular; the street contains some of the most stunning historic homes of the city. In this feature, WRR's Amy Bishop speaks with Swiss Ave. Historic District’s resident historian Bob Cox, to hear more about this year's homes on display -including two that have been designated by D Magazine to be among the ten most beautiful homes in Dallas.

WRR101 Focus on the Arts: The Swiss Ave. Home Tour returns for Mother's Day weekend

"If you want to hear really great music that you know and love, this is a concert that you don’t want to miss,” says Steve Jobman, Artistic Director of Preston Hollow Presbyterian Church's music ministry. The church's upcoming Americana concert featuring choir, orchestra, organ, and bell choir will be a mix of American classical, film scores, and popular music in an evening that starts with a cookout fundraiser of all-American fare. Jobman gives details on the program in this feature with WRR's Amy Bishop.

WRR101 Focus on the Arts: An evening of American music and apple pie with PHPC

"I think the audience will be amazed by how well a children's chorus can perform a piece of music that's as complex as this one," says Ellie Lin, Artistic Director of the Dallas Symphony Children's Chorus, who is presenting the world premiere of a work written especially for the chorus. Hear more about the chorus and the new commission by Andrea Basevi in this feature with WRR's Amy Bishop.

WRR101 Focus on the Arts: Dallas Symphony Children's Chorus gears up for a world premiere

"The goal is to keep bringing people out to share these timeless stories out under the stars," says Jenni Stewart, Interim Executive and Artistic Director of Shakespeare Dallas, presenting its 52nd season of Shakespeare in the Park this summer. In this feature with WRR's Amy Bishop, Stewart talks about their upcoming productions of "Twelfth Night" and "The Odyssey."

WRR101 Focus on the Arts: An evening of American music and apple pie with PHPC

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