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In this issue: VNA Delivers Care, Top 20 Countdown Revisited, Celebrating Mozart’s 253rd, Lighting the Imagination, Barry Samsula, The Met Returns and more!
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Dec. 2009/ Jan. 2010
‘Caroling at the Adolphus’ turns 25!
The Texas Boys Choir at Caroling at the Adolphus Some things just get better with age. And nothing reflects this better than Caroling at the Adolphus, a holiday tradition WRR Classical 101.1 began 25 years ago. Dec. 14-18 from noon to 1 p.m. at the majestic Adolphus Hotel at 1321 Commerce Street in Dallas, Classical 101.1 rekindles this yuletide musical celebration. In the time that has passed since Caroling at the Adolphus began, so much has changed. What hasn’t changed, though, is the warmth and
glow of this Classical 101.1 gift to the city. “We look forward to this event each year,” said Greg Davis, WRR General Manager. “It had an impact on the children who attended it as youngsters and today, a quarter century later, it’s also touching their own young children. It’s the kind of holiday magic that truly connects generations.” Sponsoring WRR’s Caroling at the Adolphus are the Meadows Museum, Armen Oriental Rug Cleaning, Aneita Fern, Dougherty’s Pharmacy, Bank of America and the Dallas Symphony Orchestra. “For a quarter of a century, we have brought some of the most beautiful voices in North Texas to The Adolphus,” said Adolphus Managing Director Craig Scott. “We are delighted that this tradition continues to bring comfort and joy to the community--and provides another wonderful reason to visit downtown during the Christmas season.” Caroling is broadcast live each day and the public is invited to attend free of charge. Guests are invited to enjoy holiday drinks and snacks, including coffee, hot cider and cookies. Because of the popularity of this traditional offering, seating is limited and is on a first-come, first served basis.
A Caroling First: The Arts District Chorale WRR 101.1 is joined for the first time by the Arts District Chorale (ADC) in its annual Caroling at the Adolphus, holiday program Tuesday, Dec. 15. The ADC is composed of 80 extraordinary voices whose repertoire is forged in excelThe Arts District Chorale at lence. It has thrilled Dallas audiences since 1989 the Friends of WRR Annual with beautiful renditions of both contemporary and traditional selections. Membership Meeting “We are honored that the Arts District Chorale will be part of Classical 101.1’s Caroling at the Adolphus, our annual gift to the city,” said WRR program director Kurt Rongey. “Our goal is to improve our offering each year and with ADC as part this year’s event, we believe we have.”
Tis the ‘Season of Wishes’ from NorthPark Thousands of shoppers will pass through Dallas landmark NorthPark Center this holiday season. While each will have a different holiday experience, one thing the shoppers will share is the music they’ll hear from the moment they enter NorthPark until they walk out the door and head home. Each wing of NorthPark will have its own unique sounds, including one specifically tailored for young children. “We tried to provide a unique listening experience for everyone,” said WRR 101.1 Program Director Kurt Rongey. “As you move from one section of NorthPark to another, the music will change. Depending on where you are you might hear something very upbeat, or in another part of NorthPark, something more traditional. And because we know the anxieties that often come with holiday shopping, we’ve also created a musical playlist designed to take the edge off and provide a moment of tranquility amid the hustle and bustle.” Classical 101.1 will also emcee live performances by the Turtle Creek Chorale and the Dallas Wind Symphony in the North Court beginning at 5 p.m. December 6 and 13. We hope you find time to join WRR 101.1 and NorthPark The Turtle Creek Chorale at and celebrate this year’s “Season of Wishes.” Caroling at the Adolphus
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Monday, Dec. 14 - Turtle Creek Chorale Tuesday, Dec. 15 - Arts District Chorale Wednesday, Dec, 16 - Texas Boys Choir and Singing Girls of Texas Thursday, Dec, 17 - Schola Cantorum of Texas Friday, Dec. 18 - Dallas Symphony Chorus
Texas’ Own Private Collections Join WRR Classical 101.1 for an intimate art history lesson on Texas art and an opportunity to meet Classical 101.1’s morning host Amy Bishop Dec. 6 from 1-3 p.m. We’re broadcasting live from Fort Worth’s Kimbell Art Museum’s From the Private Collections of Texas: European Art. The exhibit puts into perspective the history of the state’s appetite for world-class art. The show includes pieces that came to Texas during the oil boom era of Spindletop to works added as recently as this year. Private Collections explores the stories of the men and women who struck it rich with art treasure, paintings and sculpture created by Europe’s Rembrandt van Rijn, El- masters. The collection’s foundation derly Woman in a White is built on names like Monet, Renoir, Cap, 1640s. Oil on panel, 21 x 14 3/4 in. Private Gauguin, van Gogh and Picasso and collection, New York. many more. Forty Texas collectors claim Formerly in the collection ownership of these iconic art works. of F. Howard and Mary “It will be a rare treat to see so D. Fleming Walsh, Fort Worth many important works from private collections,” said Eric M. Lee, Director of the Kimbell Art Museum. “Amazing! That’s the only word for this show,” said Classical 101.1’s Amy Bishop. “You can view this exhibit and walk away with an art education, certainly a new appreciation for the discerning eyes of some very special Texans.” Until Amy Bishop (far left) visits now, many of these works Private Collections have hung exclusively in the homes and private collections of these Lone Star art connoisseurs. Private Collections ends its Fort Worth run March 21.
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