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National Philanthropic Trust Names Linda K. Myers Chair of the Board of Trustees

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
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National Philanthropic Trust (NPT), the largest national, independent public charity that manages donor-advised funds (DAFs), and one of the largest grantmaking organizations in the world, is pleased to announce Linda K. Myers has been named chair of NPT’s Board of Trustees.

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  • National Philanthropic Trust (NPT), the largest national, independent public charity that manages donor-advised funds (DAFs), and one of the largest grantmaking organizations in the world, is pleased to announce Linda K. Myers has been named chair of NPT’s Board of Trustees.
  • She has served as vice chair of NPT’s Board of Trustees and chair of the Compensation and Human Resources Committee.
  • “Linda’s extensive experience in law, business, and governance, along with her lifelong dedication to philanthropy, is an excellent foundation for her to be NPT’s board chair,” said Eileen Heisman, CEO of National Philanthropic Trust.
  • “Linda joined NPT’s Board of Trustees in the early days of the pandemic and quickly became a strategic voice on the board and in her committee leadership.

Opera Theatre of Saint Louis Announces Four-Year Contract Extension for Principal Conductor Daniela Candillari

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Thursday, February 1, 2024
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St. Louis, MO, Feb. 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Opera Theatre of Saint Louis (OTSL) announced the continuation of the creative partnership between Principal Conductor Daniela Candillari and Opera Theatre of Saint Louis.

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  • St. Louis, MO, Feb. 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Opera Theatre of Saint Louis (OTSL) announced the continuation of the creative partnership between Principal Conductor Daniela Candillari and Opera Theatre of Saint Louis.
  • “Since joining OTSL as Principal Conductor, St. Louis has become a musical home for me,” said Candillari.
  • “Opera is vital and vibrant here thanks to the love and dedication of a community of artists, supporters, staff, and volunteers.
  • In her latest 2023-24 season, Candillari conducted Rene Orth’s 10 Days in a Madhouse at Opera Philadelphia.

True Tickets and Lyric Opera of Kansas City Harmonize to Elevate Opera-Goers' Experience

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Thursday, November 30, 2023
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KANSAS CITY, Mo., Nov. 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- True Tickets, the premier digital ticket delivery platform, is proud to announce a groundbreaking partnership with the Lyric Opera of Kansas City, marking a significant milestone as True Tickets' first-ever collaboration with an opera company.

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  • KANSAS CITY, Mo., Nov. 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- True Tickets, the premier digital ticket delivery platform, is proud to announce a groundbreaking partnership with the Lyric Opera of Kansas City, marking a significant milestone as True Tickets' first-ever collaboration with an opera company.
  • Lyric Opera of Kansas City, renowned for its captivating performances, has found a like-minded partner in True Tickets, known for its innovative solutions and commitment to enhancing the patron experience.
  • "Lyric Opera of Kansas City is thrilled to join forces with True Tickets, a dynamic ticket delivery platform that shares our commitment to providing extraordinary cultural experiences," said Gregory Campbell, Director of Marketing, Lyric Opera of Kansas City.
  • Ken Lesnik, Head of Business Development, True Tickets, expressed excitement about the partnership, saying, "This marks a significant step forward for both True Tickets and Lyric Opera of Kansas City.

State Street Global Advisors Appoints Anna Paglia as Executive Vice President and Chief Business Officer

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Monday, November 27, 2023
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State Street Global Advisors, the asset management business of State Street Corporation (NYSE: STT), today announced the appointment of Anna Paglia to the position of executive vice president and chief business officer, effective early next year.

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  • State Street Global Advisors, the asset management business of State Street Corporation (NYSE: STT), today announced the appointment of Anna Paglia to the position of executive vice president and chief business officer, effective early next year.
  • "We are excited to welcome Anna to State Street Global Advisors as our chief business officer.
  • Earlier in her career, Anna held legal positions at Barclays Global Investors in London, and at Carnelutti, a law firm in Rome, Italy.
  • "I am excited to join Yie-Hsin’s leadership organization and collaborate with the talented teams of individuals at State Street Global Advisors to help drive the firm's growth and delivery of solutions for our clients,” said Paglia.

CG Life Welcomes David Ormesher as Chief Executive Officer

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023
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CG Life , an integrated digital marketing and communications agency specializing in life science and healthcare, today announced David Ormesher as chief executive officer.

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  • CG Life , an integrated digital marketing and communications agency specializing in life science and healthcare, today announced David Ormesher as chief executive officer.
  • “David’s extensive biopharma agency background and leadership skills position him perfectly to lead CG Life as the agency continues to evolve and grow strategically, both organically and inorganically,” said CG Life Chairman of the Board Ryan Kelley.
  • “Working with the management team, David’s guidance and impeccable track record will help CG Life strengthen its operational excellence and enhance its offerings as a partner to life science clients.”
    “CG Life is a company I truly respect,” Ormesher said.
  • Ormesher added, “The level of life science innovation that is emerging from the laboratories of diagnostic and biopharma companies is unprecedented.

ComEd, League of Chicago Theatres Award 17 Arts Organizations More than $200,000 in Grants

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023
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Through ComEd’s annual Powering the Arts Program, individual grants of up to $25,000 each will go to 17 nonprofit organizations including local theaters, arts programs, cultural organizations and youth centers.

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  • Through ComEd’s annual Powering the Arts Program, individual grants of up to $25,000 each will go to 17 nonprofit organizations including local theaters, arts programs, cultural organizations and youth centers.
  • “We recognize the importance of reinvesting into the communities we serve and appreciate the continued partnership with the League of Chicago Theatres to make this program a success.”
    This is the sixth year ComEd has partnered with the League of Chicago Theatres, an alliance of more than 200 Chicago theatres.
  • Each year, ComEd funds the program and the League of Chicago Theatres reviews applications and administers the program to grant recipients.
  • “The League of Chicago Theatres is thrilled to partner with ComEd again to continue furthering our mission of providing access and funding for the arts,” said Marissa Lynn Jones, executive director at League of Chicago Theatres.

Ryan Specialty Appoints Francesca Cornelli, Dean of Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management, to Board of Directors

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Monday, July 31, 2023
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Ryan Specialty Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: RYAN), a leading international specialty insurance firm, today announced that Francesca Cornelli, Dean of Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management, has been appointed to its Board of Directors and will serve as a member of its Audit Committee, effective July 31, 2023.

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  • Ryan Specialty Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: RYAN), a leading international specialty insurance firm, today announced that Francesca Cornelli, Dean of Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management, has been appointed to its Board of Directors and will serve as a member of its Audit Committee, effective July 31, 2023.
  • “We are excited to welcome Francesca to Ryan Specialty’s Board of Directors,” said Patrick G. Ryan, Chairman of the Board of Directors.
  • Further, not only is Francesca the Dean of Kellogg, she is a professor of finance, holds the Donald P. Jacobs Chair of Finance at the school, and brings with her highly relevant board experience.
  • We are looking forward to embracing Francesca’s contributions to our Board and Ryan Specialty as a whole.”
    “I am excited to join the Board of Ryan Specialty,” added Dr. Cornelli.

Lyric Opera's "Proximity" Post-Performance Panel on March 26 Dedicated to the Memory of Chaz and Roger Ebert's grandson, Joseph London Smith

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Wednesday, March 22, 2023
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CHICAGO, March 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Following this Sunday's matinee performance of the Lyric Opera of Chicago's world premiere production Proximity, audience members are invited to stay for the panel, Creating Change: Arts and Activism, a conversation with artists who are using different forms of expression to ignite change. It will be moderated by Chaz Ebert, president and CEO of Ebert Digital and the film criticism website RogerEbert.com.

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  • It will be moderated by Chaz Ebert, president and CEO of Ebert Digital and the film criticism website RogerEbert.com.
  • This discussion will be dedicated to the memory of Chaz and Roger Ebert's grandson, Joseph London Smith, an unintended shooting victim.
  • Joseph was the son of Chaz's son Josibiah Smith and Shenna Galloway.
  • "I am so grateful to the Lyric Opera for commemorating Joseph in this manner," Chaz said.

The Dallas Opera Announces 2023/2024 Season featuring World Premiere of The Diving Bell and the Butterfly

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Thursday, March 16, 2023
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DALLAS, March 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Dallas Opera's 2023/2024 Season was announced today by Ian Derrer, The Kern Wildenthal General Director, and Emmanuel Villaume, The Mrs. Eugene McDermott Music Director.

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  • The Dallas Opera kicks off the 2023/2024 Mainstage Season with Puccini's high drama Tosca featuring "Honey-tone tenor" (The New York Times) Joseph Calleja in his highly anticipated Dallas Opera debut.
  • The world premiere Dallas Opera production of The Diving Bell and the Butterfly takes to the Winspear Opera House stage with a powerhouse cast led by Grammy Award-winner Lucas Meachem as Jean-Dominique Bauby.
  • Opera legend Donnie Ray Albert returns to The Dallas Opera as Lord Capulet in this new-to-Dallas co-production with Houston Grand Opera and The Atlanta Opera.
  • Peak Principal Guest Conductor, leads The Dallas Opera Orchestra and Chorus, and Romain Gilbert directs, in his Dallas Opera debut.

Michaelangelo's Chef Named James Beard Awards Semifinalist

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Monday, March 13, 2023
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BIG SKY, Mont., March 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Michaelangelo's Big Sky announced today that Executive Chef Michael Annandono has been named a James Beard Awards Semifinalist. Chef Michael is one of 20 prestigious semifinalists in the 2023 Restaurant and Chef Awards Best Chef: Mountain (CO, ID, MT, UT, WY) category.

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  • BIG SKY, Mont., March 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Michaelangelo's Big Sky announced today that Executive Chef Michael Annandono has been named a James Beard Awards Semifinalist .
  • Chef Michael is one of 20 prestigious semifinalists in the 2023 Restaurant and Chef Awards Best Chef: Mountain (CO, ID, MT, UT, WY) category.
  • "I am beyond honored to be a James Beard Awards Semifinalist among a truly diverse and deserving group of talented individuals across the culinary industry," Executive Chef Michael Annandono said.
  • And now, I am so honored to represent Big Sky as a semifinalist for the James Beard Awards," Chef Michael said.