Dallas Friday Group

10/14/2025

The Dallas Friday Group's recent arts and culture meeting featured a stellar group of leaders. Conversation and insight ranged from the need for a signature Dallas arts event, the couch as competition, and the impact of changing consumer demands to the idea of now as a creative time of arts convergence in the city. Thanks to our panel for sharing their expertise and vision: Michelle Miller Burns, Ross Perot President and CEO of the Dallas Symphony Orchestra; Kristina Kirkenaer-Hart, Director of Cultural Tourism and the Dallas Music Office at Visit Dallas; and Warren Tranquada, President and CEO of the AT&T Performing Arts Center. We appreciate DFG board member Stacie Adams, CEO of Business Council for the Arts, for moderating the discussion.

Key Takeaways:
· The Dallas arts scene is vibrant and growing - we have everything from grit to fine arts.
· Art is a key driver in economic development.
· Dallas needs a signature arts event to celebrate, grow, and attract global visitors.
· Dallas is experiencing a moment of convergence with the arts. The arts are collaborative, experimental, accessible, and present.
· Legalized gambling in the state represents a potential threat to growth and sustainability of the arts scene in Dallas.
· The couch is the biggest competition for the arts community. Consumers want on-demand, easy to get and receive art, and organizations are evolving to remain relevant.
· Arts organizations are creating holistic experiences to remind people how art makes them feel. They are collaborating and bringing performances into the community; creating shorter format programs; and being present where people are.
· Art helps people understand and see the world around in new ways. It encourages empathy and understanding of our community.
· Dallas Friday Group guests and supporters were challenged by the panel to get off the couch, get a ticket, and take friends and family out to see and experience the arts!

SPONSOR THANKS | Thanks to arts and culture table sponsors, Business Council for the Arts, Broadway Dallas, and The Dallas Foundation for your support of the Dallas Friday Group and for bringing art to life in Dallas.

Thanks to our annual sponsors for supporting DFG meetings and programs:
- Platinum: Brunswick Group
- Silver: AT&T, Atmos Energy, The Dallas Foundation, Edelman, Oncor Electric Delivery, Tolleson Wealth Management, and Turtle Creek Conservancy.

09/13/2025

YOU ARE INVITED | Join the Dallas Friday Group on Friday, September 26 for a conversation with new Southern Methodist University President Jay Hartzell. President Hartzell will discuss the university’s role in Dallas, especially as the city is increasingly recognized as a business innovation hub.

REGISTER | https://mms.dallasfridaygroup.com/members/evr/reg_event.php?orgcode=DFG&evid=56496405
- Date: Friday, September 26
- Registration & Networking: 11:30 am
- Program: 12 noon - 1 pm
- Location: Arlington Hall

- Tickets and Table Sponsorship are available.
- Guests are always welcome.

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SPONSOR THANKS | Thanks to our sponsors for their ongoing support.
- Platinum Sponsor: Brunswick Group.
- Silver Sponsors: Oncor Electric Delivery; Tolleson Wealth Management; Atmos Energy; AT&T; The Dallas Foundation; Turtle Creek Conservancy; and Edelman.

08/12/2025

The Dallas Friday Group went back to school last Friday, August 8, with a lively discussion about public education with three brilliant Dallas ISD educators and civic leaders. Thanks to our moderator, Miguel Solis, CEO of The Commit Partnership, and panelists, new DISD Trustees Prisma Y. Garcia and Byron K. Sanders, for sharing their thoughts, expertise, and vision for innovative, collaborative, and equitable public education system. They also highlighted the good things happening in DISD, especially continued improvements in student achievement and TEA school rankings.

For more on their comments, see our recap post: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7361093664489590784/.

YOU ARE INVITED | Join us on Friday, September 26 for a conversation with new Southern Methodist University President Jay Hartzell. He will discuss the university’s role in Dallas, especially as the city is increasingly recognized as a business innovation hub. Register at: https://mms.dallasfridaygroup.com/members/evr/reg_event.php?evid=56496405&orgcode=DFG.

Also, follow us on LinkedIn (https://bit.ly/4fHMvAE) and like us here on Facebook to get our latest news and event posts.

SPONSOR THANKS | Thanks to our sponsors for their ongoing support.
· Platinum Sponsor: Brunswick Group.
· Silver Sponsors: Oncor Electric Delivery; Tolleson Wealth Management; Atmos Energy; AT&T; The Dallas Foundation; Turtle Creek Conservancy; and Edelman.

The Dallas Friday Group went back to school last Friday, August 8, with a lively discussion about public education with three brilliant Dallas ISD educators and civic leaders. Thanks to our moderator, Miguel Solis, CEO of The Commit Partnership, and panelists, new DISD Trustees Prisma Y. Garcia and....

04/14/2024

Join the Dallas Friday Group and The Dallas Breakfast Club on Thursday morning, April 25 to learn about the upcoming City of Dallas Bond Election.

06/30/2023

The Quorem Report’s Scott Braddock gave us an insiders view today on what is really going on at the Texas Capitol.

Special thanks to our table sponsors DFW Airport and Sunwest Communications.



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11/16/2022

Pre-registration required! Join us on December 1 as we hear from Senator Royce West and Representative Jeff Leach about what’s ahead in the 88th Texas Legislature. This biennial program is always a hit with our members. Tickets for this 12pm-1pm luncheon at Arlington Hall can be purchased at www.dallasfridaygroup.com.