Citibank Sponsors 12th Annual Founder’s Luncheon Of Dallas Black Dance Theatre
3 Community Honorees to Receive Founder’s Award
January 7, 2008
DALLAS— Dallas Black Dance Theatre (DBDT) will celebrate its Twelfth Annual Founder’s Luncheon at the Hilton Anatole on January 11, 2008 at 12:00 p.m. The luncheon celebrates the vision of DBDT Founder/Artistic Director Ann Williams and acknowledges the community’s support of Dallas’ only full-time professional dance company. Fox 4 News’ Clarice Tinsley will host the ceremonies, which includes the presentation of the Founder’s Award to civic and business leaders for their contributions both to the community and to the arts. The 2008 honorees are The Warrior Group (Gail and Wayne Lawrence), Texas Instruments, Incorporated and Texas Instruments Foundation.
Citibank is the presenting sponsor of the luncheon ($25,000) for the second consecutive year. “At Citi, we partner with nonprofit organizations that have the vision, determination and capacity to change things for the better in this community,” said Debbie Taylor, Southwest Regional Director, Community Relations, Citi. "The Dallas Black Dance Theatre is one of those great organizations and we are proud to be supporting their tremendous work."
Co-sponsors of the 2008 Founder’s Luncheon are Wells Fargo, Locke Lord Bissell & Liddell, LLP, Guaranty Bank, Hilton Anatole and Neiman Marcus.
For the past two years, the luncheon has reached unprecedented attendance and fundraising levels for this event. Proceeds for this annual fundraiser support DBDT’s operations and community education and outreach programs. To achieve the fundraising goal, DBDT will auction exquisite, one-of-a-kind blown glass vases and bowls from Seapoot’s Studio Collection that will be displayed as centerpieces on each table. Silent auction items include Airline Tickets, Sports Tickets, and Hotel Packages.
2008 Honorary Chairpersons are Veronica and William Frazier, MD. General Chairpersons, Sandra and Joseph Malone, are leading the Steering Committee of community volunteers. Through their efforts support has been obtained from corporations, foundations and individuals at the following levels: Platinum ($5,000)— Wells Fargo, Locke Lord Bissell & Liddell, LLP, Hilton Anatole, Chase, Idearc Media, Guaranty Bank; Gold ($3,000)— American Airlines, Dallas Dance Council; Silver ($1,500)— Texas Instruments, Inc., Frito-Lay, Dr. & Mrs. William J. Frazier, The Warrior Group; Patron ($1,000)—DSM Management Group, Inc., Linebarger, Goggan, Blair and Sampson, LLP, Texas Woman’s University, Mr. and Mrs. Trammell Crow, A&B Delivery Service, ExxonMobil, Ernst & Young, LLP, Ruth and Charles Sharp Foundation, IBM, Inc.; Friend ($500)— NALC Aux. No. 28, Dallas Symphony Association, Inc., Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. – ÎÔË Chapter, District Attorney and Mrs. Craig Watkins, TharHe Corporation – McDonald’s, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. – ÏÌÙ Chapter, Trinity Chapter of The Links, Inc., Dr. and Mrs. Frederick Todd, II, Cut-Rate Pharmacy, Accommodations, Inc., Dallas Chapter of Jack & Jill of America, Inc., Sandra Malone, Cedar Crest Cathedral CME, Heath Harris, Coca-Cola Bottling Company of North Texas, Gina Grant, Susie Bell, Joann S. Brown, Sharon Cornell, Dallas Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Celestine Tisdale Barnes, Hattie Marie Newhouse, Prairie View A&M Alumni Association, Cedar Crest Neighborhood Association, Angelia Williams, Betty Johnson, Gloria Lockett and Audrey Thomas, Claude Tyus, Plano North Metroplex Chapter of The Links, Inc., Verna Mitchell, Dallas Chapter of The Links, Inc., Shirley Williams, Weslynn Walker, Herdercine Nash, Johnese Howard Gilmette, Emma Taylor, Dallas Black Dance Academy.
Tickets range from $50 -$150. For reservations and information call (214) 854-9400.
About Dallas Black Dance Theatre
Dallas Black Dance Theatre celebrates its 31st Season in 2007-2008. This world-traveled contemporary modern dance company employs 12 multi-ethnic professional dancers performing a mixed repertory of modern, jazz, ethnic and spiritual works. Founded in 1976 by Ann Williams, the mission of Dallas Black Dance Theatre is to create and produce contemporary modern dance at its highest level of artistic excellence through performances and educational programs that bridge cultures and reach diverse communities. DBDT will become the resident ballet company for the Dee and Charles Wyly Theatre at the Dallas Center for the Performing Arts when it opens in 2009. For more information, go to www.dbdt.com.
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MEDIA CONTACT:
Errika Flood-Moultrie
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