2011 National Volunteer Week

This week is "National Volunteer Week," and we want to give a special shout out to all citizens who make a difference in the lives of others in need, and we want to give a special thanks to our volunteers! Without you, are work in the community may not come to fruition. Thanks so much for all your hard work!

If you're interested in volunteering for us, please contact Karen Blessen at kblessen@sbcglobal.net.

"LOVE" Lesson Artwork on Display at the Dallas Public Library

The "LOVE" lesson artwork created by students from Irma Rangel, Parish Episcopal and L.L. Hotchkiss is officially on display at the Dallas Public Library. Please make sure to go and visit the wonderful exhibit that showcases beautiful peace-oriented art pieces about "love." Thanks to all the MasterPEACE team for working with the students to create such inspirational artwork!

LOVE on WFAA!

Only 4 days away from the Rob McCollum interview with Karen Blessen on GMT. Karen will demonstrate how to make LOVE Lesson Valentines with some kids from the MasterPEACE program. February 9, 8:30 - 10:00 am, Channel 8, WFAA. Set your TIVO and DVRs. You won't want to miss this! Please share this with friends and family. The more people know about Today Marks the Beginning and the MasterPEACE program the more we can spread the LOVE!

Black History Month is Here!

Black History Month is finally upon us! Let's make sure we take time this month to honor those brave individuals who taught us to fight for civil and social rights through peace and perseverance. What are your plans for Black History Month?

Love Conquers All!

Dallas school children are putting the final touches on the LOVE lesson art to be displayed in the windows of Neiman Marcus at NorthPark for Valentines Day.
Today Marks the Beginning and Ro2 Art are presenting more of the children's LOVE lesson art at the aLoft Hotel. Stay tuned for more info!

'Tis the Season, Help Us Improve Our 2011 Programs by Donating to TMtB!

Hello all,

The holidays are upon us, and the spirit of joy is near. Please spread a little holiday cheer by donating to Today Marks the Beginning; all donations make the world of difference! As we enter 2011, we have big plans for our MasterPEACE program and need a little help from the community to help spread our mission of impacting the public through art about several social issues that affect many across the Dallas community and the world. Thanks for all you have done for us; we look forward to your continued support!

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TMtB Participates in Macy's Shop for a Cause Program!

Today Marks the Beginning (TMtB) is participating in this year's Macy's Shop for a Cause program! Tickets are being sold by TMtB and Macy stores across the country for $5. For every ticket you purchase you can save 10-20 percent on selected items on the October 16! You can contact Today Marks the Beginning (info@todaymarksthebeginning.org ) directly to purchase your Shop For A Cause ticket. Thanks for all of your help and support for us!


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Michelle Obama and the Arts

Michelle Obama “The arts can enrich all of us in this nation as individuals. The arts can enrich all of our communities and the country. And the arts can connect us to each other like nothing else can.”

Arts as a Cause for Hope www.whitehouse.gov First Lady Michelle Obama and Russian First Lady Svetlana Medvedev enjoyed a music and dance program at the Duke Ellington School for the Arts in Washington, D.C.

Join us at the Art Conspiracy SEED event July 16, 7 pm, Sons of Herman Hall, Dallas. Great bands - music and art. Art Conspiracy uses "street level philanthropy" to raise money for non-profit groups. www.artconspiracy.org Today Marks the Beginning (TMtB) is honored to be this year's beneficiary. We use art to impact public awareness of social issues through a diverse range of projects and programs. www.todaymarksthebeginning.org

Today Marks the Beginning and Irma Rangel Students featured in Pegasus News

Check out this story and video of Ana Vaquera from Irma Rangel who was inspired by Today Marks the Beginning "INFLUENCE" project to go to Minyards in Dallas to hang up her "peace" artwork! Link: http://www.pegasusnews.com/news/2010/may/13/video-irma-rangel-influence/?refscroll=362

"INFLUENCE" lesson spreading throughout Dallas!

Irma Rangel and Today Marks the Beginning have collaborated to spread the message of peace through TMtB's project "INFLUENCE" lesson. The students from Irma Rangel are traveling throughout Dallas persuading business owners, churches, etc. to hang up their artwork to inspire others to make peaceful actions and choices.

Check it out: http://masterpeaceinfluence.blogspot.com/