Each year at Big Thought, staff members draw a name out of a hat and decorate that coworker's cube. This fun activity allows us all a chance to surprise our fellow employees with our creativity. Here are pics of some of this year's excellent decorations. Happy Holidays to one and all!
Friday, December 18, 2009
Get Involved
Looking for things to do this holiday season? Try giving back to your favorite nonprofits! Donate, Volunteer, get Hired - the possibilities are endless. These links will take you to places where you can do those things for us, but be sure to check out our 70+ arts & cultural partners, too. Every nonprofit is in need of help for the holidays and we truly appreciate the generosity and support of our community!
Friday, December 11, 2009
Photo Friday!
In honor of the second DaVerse Lounge event - happening at the Backbeat Cafe in Dallas TONIGHT! - here are some fantastic pics taken by Delilah from Besitos Photography. Looking for something to do this Friday evening? Come down to Backbeat (at 300 N. Akard Street in Dallas) at 7:30 pm to see some incredible kids express themselves through spoken word. As always, the students will be accompanied by the band Melody Memory, and Will Richey from Journeyman Ink will be hosting. See you there!
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
Get to Know: Library Live!
Library Live! has been a part of our program lineup for 16 years. This free monthly pre-literacy program takes place in every Dallas Public Library branch, where Big Thought artists present interactive, educational and culture-based literacy activities for children and their families through music, dance, storytelling and visual art.
This year, Library Live! is sponsored by Target, a corporation known for its generosity and dedication to community giving. The program is overseen by Ann Symns, Big Thought's Program Operations Manager. Each month, Ann books different artists for each of the 26 branches of the Dallas Public Library. Just in the past month, preschoolers in Dallas have had the chance to make a song with musician Doc Gibbs, practice yoga with Lynn Moon, learn about nursery rhymes with Dorayne Breedlove and much more.
Library Live! is one of our most important programs because it is meant for children at a critical developmental age - and their parents and caregivers. The techniques taught in each program are replicable by parents, so the learning continues long after the families have left the library. Thanks to the generosity of Target and the hard work of our Big Thought artists and staff like Ann, we are able to offer a pre-literacy program to the children of Dallas that will help them develop the critical skills they need to succeed in life.
This year, Library Live! is sponsored by Target, a corporation known for its generosity and dedication to community giving. The program is overseen by Ann Symns, Big Thought's Program Operations Manager. Each month, Ann books different artists for each of the 26 branches of the Dallas Public Library. Just in the past month, preschoolers in Dallas have had the chance to make a song with musician Doc Gibbs, practice yoga with Lynn Moon, learn about nursery rhymes with Dorayne Breedlove and much more.
Library Live! is one of our most important programs because it is meant for children at a critical developmental age - and their parents and caregivers. The techniques taught in each program are replicable by parents, so the learning continues long after the families have left the library. Thanks to the generosity of Target and the hard work of our Big Thought artists and staff like Ann, we are able to offer a pre-literacy program to the children of Dallas that will help them develop the critical skills they need to succeed in life.
Friday, December 4, 2009
Photo Friday!
Photo Friday returns! Here are some more FANTASTIC canvases included in the Barneys holiday window art installation. These are pieces painted by the phenomenal after-school students at Long Middle School in Dallas. Which one is your favorite?
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