BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//Sammons Center for the Arts - ECPv6.16.5.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://sammonsartcenter.org
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Sammons Center for the Arts
REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H
X-Robots-Tag:noindex
X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:America/New_York
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20250309T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20251102T060000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20260308T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20261101T060000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20270314T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20271107T060000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260312T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260312T133000
DTSTAMP:20260306T222627Z
CREATED:20260223T181623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T222627Z
UID:10000765-1773309600-1773322200@sammonsartcenter.org
SUMMARY:Art-Works Presents: Maximizing Your Fundraising Potential  with Carole Rylander\, CFRE
DESCRIPTION:Have you wondered how to move your fundraising program forward? Are there key fundraising strategies and opportunities you may be missing?  \nThe Maximizing Your Fundraising Potential workshop will fill in the gaps and provide you with the concepts and tools to create compelling appeals and a practical\, effective annual fundraising plan. \nThis workshop explores a unique method for crafting scalable fundraising appeals that capture attention and engage listeners. Participants will craft and practice their impact speeches and leave with a practical format that has unlimited applications. \nIn addition\, this workshop: \n\nPresents the benefits of logic models and the case for support as well as how to create them\nDemonstrates constituency mapping\, a tool for understanding different like-minded groups in an organization’s universe\nExplores the steps in creating an annual fundraising plan\n\nAs a result\, participants will leave this session knowing how to create compelling messages and execute an effective fundraising plan that will motivate prospects and donors to action. \n\nMeet Carole V. Rylander\, CFRE: \nCarole inspires and engages nonprofit leadership to maximize mission impact by strengthening fund development\, governance\, and planning practices. \nShe has expertise in feasibility studies\, capital campaigns\, major gift campaigns\, case for support development and development audits. Carole has in-depth experience with governance best practices and assists with enhancing board culture\, recruitment\, engagement\, and meeting practices as well as committee structures. \nA trained facilitator\, she customizes strategic and fund development planning processes to meet each organization’s unique needs. As a frequent speaker\, she draws on more than 30 years of service in the nonprofit sector to benefit board and staff members with highly rated workshops.\n(For more information visit www.rylanderassociates.com) \n\nThis event is free with lunch provided\, but registration is required. Check-in begins at 9:30 AM at the Sammons Center for the Arts\, 4th floor. \nRegister
URL:https://sammonsartcenter.org/event/art-works-presents-maximizing-your-fundraising-potential-with-carol-rylander/
LOCATION:Sammons Center for the Arts\, 3630 Harry Hines Blvd.\, Dallas\, TX\, 75219\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art-Works
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sammonsartcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Logo-transparent.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T193000
DTSTAMP:20260108T165850Z
CREATED:20251224T174228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T165850Z
UID:10000758-1773948600-1773948600@sammonsartcenter.org
SUMMARY:Sammons Cabaret: Peggy Lohr
DESCRIPTION:Peggy Lohr brings her radiant voice and Hollywood sparkle back to the Sammons Cabaret stage to enchant our audience again. With a an impressive vocal career spanning TV and film\, theater\, and top clubs from Dallas to Los Angeles\, Peggy continues to charm audiences with her beloved storytelling and signature style. \n  \nThis concert begins at 7:30 p.m. in Kurth Hall. Check-in opens at 6:00 p.m. on the fourth floor with pre-concert reception on the 2nd floor. Doors open at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are $50 per person or $45 for Sammons members. Admission includes valet parking\, light bites\, and beverages. All artists and programs subject to change. \nMember ticket sales are now open; public ticket sales open on Wednesday\, January 14\, 2026. \nFor questions call (214) 520-7788. \n\nPurchase Tickets \nBecome a Member
URL:https://sammonsartcenter.org/event/peggy-lohr/
LOCATION:Sammons Center for the Arts\, 3630 Harry Hines Blvd.\, Dallas\, TX\, 75219\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sammons Cabaret,Sammons Center Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sammonsartcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2-Peggy-Lohr.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260401T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260401T193000
DTSTAMP:20260108T165900Z
CREATED:20251224T172629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T165900Z
UID:10000755-1775071800-1775071800@sammonsartcenter.org
SUMMARY:Sammons Jazz: Jazz Awakening
DESCRIPTION:Veteran drummer Alan Green graces the stage with the Alan Green Trio. Designed to entertain\, the trio features Abram Olivas on bass and Jo White on guitar. \nAdored pianist and bandleader Rebecca Cordes presents her staple group\, Rebecca Cordes & Plus One Jazz Group. The second half of the program features her band including Jonathan Fisher on bass\, Alan Green on drums\, and Jason Webb on trumpet and flugelhorn. \n  \nThis concert begins at 7:30 p.m.; doors open at 7:00 p.m. Check-in opens at 6:00 p.m. in the lobby with a pre-concert reception on the 2nd floor. Tickets are $55 per person or $50 for Sammons members. \nAdmission includes light refreshments\, beverages\, a pre-concert reception\, and complimentary valet parking. All artists and programs subject to change. \nMember ticket sales are now open; public ticket sales open on Wednesday\, January 14\, 2026. \nFor questions\, call (214) 520-7788. \n\nPurchase Tickets \nBecome a Member
URL:https://sammonsartcenter.org/event/jazz-awakening/
LOCATION:Sammons Center for the Arts\, 3630 Harry Hines Blvd.\, Dallas\, TX\, 75219\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sammons Center Events,Sammons Jazz
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sammonsartcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/3-Jazz-Awakening.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T193000
DTSTAMP:20260108T171447Z
CREATED:20251224T174421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T171447Z
UID:10000759-1776367800-1776367800@sammonsartcenter.org
SUMMARY:Sammons Cabaret: Denise Lee
DESCRIPTION:Denise Lee is bringing in the powerhouse talent that has made her one of Dallas’ most celebrated performers. A multi-talented\, award-winning actress and singer\, she captivates audiences with her commanding vocals and magnetic sense of humor promising a show that reaches straight to the heart. \n  \nThis concert begins at 7:30 p.m. in Kurth Hall. Check-in opens at 6:00 p.m. on the fourth floor with pre-concert reception on the 2nd floor. Doors open at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are $50 per person or $45 for Sammons members. Admission includes valet parking\, light bites\, and beverages. All artists and programs subject to change. \nMember ticket sales are now open; public ticket sales open on Wednesday\, January 14\, 2026. \nFor questions call (214) 520-7788. \n\nPurchase Tickets \nBecome a Member
URL:https://sammonsartcenter.org/event/denise-lee/
LOCATION:Sammons Center for the Arts\, 3630 Harry Hines Blvd.\, Dallas\, TX\, 75219\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sammons Cabaret,Sammons Center Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sammonsartcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/3-Denise-Lee.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T193000
DTSTAMP:20260108T165921Z
CREATED:20251224T173215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T165921Z
UID:10000756-1778095800-1778095800@sammonsartcenter.org
SUMMARY:Sammons Jazz: Artistic Director's Concert
DESCRIPTION:Sammons Jazz Artistic Director\, Steinway Artist\, composer & pianist Arlington Jones presents his Artistic Director’s Concert with his band Arlington Jones & The Soul Chamber Band. With a unique sound & flavor\, the band features James Driscoll on bass\, Arlington “Ollie” Jones III on drums\, Jorge Ginorio on percussion\, Dr. Meg Griffith on flute and Quamon Fowler on soprano sax. \n  \nThis concert begins at 7:30 p.m.; doors open at 7:00 p.m. Check-in opens at 6:00 p.m. in the lobby with a pre-concert reception on the 2nd floor. Tickets are $55 per person or $50 for Sammons members. \nAdmission includes light refreshments\, beverages\, a pre-concert reception\, and complimentary valet parking. All artists and programs subject to change. \nMember ticket sales are now open; public ticket sales open on Wednesday\, January 14\, 2026. \nFor questions\, call (214) 520-7788. \n\nPurchase Tickets \nBecome a Member
URL:https://sammonsartcenter.org/event/artistic-directors-concert/
LOCATION:Sammons Center for the Arts\, 3630 Harry Hines Blvd.\, Dallas\, TX\, 75219\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sammons Center Events,Sammons Jazz
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sammonsartcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/4-Artistic_Directors_Concert.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T193000
DTSTAMP:20260108T165929Z
CREATED:20251224T174742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T165929Z
UID:10000760-1779391800-1779391800@sammonsartcenter.org
SUMMARY:Sammons Cabaret: David Gaschen
DESCRIPTION:Sammons Cabaret welcomes internationally renowned vocalist David Gaschen\, celebrated for his extraordinary portrayal of the Phantom in The Phantom of the Opera on Broadway. Prepare to be spellbound by this rare chance to experience\, up close\, world-class vocals from a life spent on stages across the globe. \n  \nThis concert begins at 7:30 p.m. in Kurth Hall. Check-in opens at 6:00 p.m. on the fourth floor with pre-concert reception on the 2nd floor. Doors open at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are $50 per person or $45 for Sammons members. Admission includes valet parking\, light bites\, and beverages. All artists and programs subject to change. \nMember ticket sales are now open; public ticket sales open on Wednesday\, January 14\, 2026. \nFor questions call (214) 520-7788. \n\nPurchase Tickets \nBecome a Member
URL:https://sammonsartcenter.org/event/david-gaschen/
LOCATION:Sammons Center for the Arts\, 3630 Harry Hines Blvd.\, Dallas\, TX\, 75219\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sammons Cabaret,Sammons Center Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sammonsartcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/4-David-Gaschen.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T140000
DTSTAMP:20260529T154046Z
CREATED:20260506T182402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T154046Z
UID:10000814-1780138800-1780149600@sammonsartcenter.org
SUMMARY:Artfully\, Sammons Jazz Brunch Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:Get a behind-the-scenes look at The Sammons Center’s historic facility at our 2nd Annual Artfully\, Sammons Jazz Brunch\, featuring award-winning flutist Daniel Pardo. \nWe anticipate 130 guests at this mission-centered fundraiser\, which will offer guided tours\, introductions to some of our Resident Groups\, and an afternoon of world-class jazz. \nJoin us from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Saturday\, May 30\, 2026\, in Meadows Hall at the Sammons Center to celebrate art and culture\, collaborative partnerships\, and the crucial work of the Sammons Center\, supported by our generous community of donors and patrons. \nProceeds from this year’s Jazz Brunch will support the Sammons Center’s Annual Fund\, focusing on our ongoing Artfully\, Forward campaign to raise $1M to support four key areas of the organization\, including: \n\nEnable capital improvements\nSupport the Olimpio-Sammons Scholarship Fund at UNT\, which provides a year’s tuition for a student working toward a post-graduate degree in jazz annually\nSustain artist wages for Sammons Center performers now and in the future\nProvide general support\, which enables the continued growth of the Sammons Center and its vital programs and services\n\nOur staff\, board of directors\, and volunteers hope you will support our efforts by participating as an event underwriting sponsor\, a volunteer\, or a guest. \nAll sponsorship opportunities include optional recognition benefits\, such as digital and print marketing\, reserved table & buffet brunch for at least two guests VIP gift bags for table and guests\, and complimentary valet parking. \n\nVisit the Event Page to Learn More
URL:https://sammonsartcenter.org/event/artfully-sammons-jazz-brunch-fundraiser/
LOCATION:Sammons Center for the Arts\, 3630 Harry Hines Blvd.\, Dallas\, TX\, 75219\, United States
CATEGORIES:Artfully, Sammons,Sammons Center Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sammonsartcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Jazz-Brunch-Website-Event-Image.jpg
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR