Dallas FW Wine-Proscenium, a weekend with TACA, presented by Lexus and Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek

TACA Party on the Green (9/5, 7 p.m.) is a fun casual evening under the stars featuring Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek’s Executive Chef John Tesar and more than 12 other celebrity chefs from around the country serving dishes made from the freshest ingredients and sustainable foods. Chairs are Heather and Bill Esping. Event includes a celebrity chefs’ silent auction, a Wine Cork Pull sponsored by Central Market, and live entertainment. Celebrity Chefs include: John Tesar and David Collier of Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek (Dallas, TX); Ken Callaghan of Blue Smoke (New York, NY); Bruno Davaillon of MIX (Las Vegas, NV); Josh DeChellis (New York, NY); Carlos Guia of Louis’s Las Vegas (Las Vegas, NV); Tim Love of Lonesome Dove Western Bistro (Fort Worth, TX); Rick Moonen of RM Seafood (Las Vegas, NV); Bryan Ogden of Bradley Ogden at Caesar’s Palace (Las Vegas, NV); Francois Payard of Payard (New York, NY); Luca Rutigliano of CordeValle (San Martin, CA); James Sakatos of The Carlyle Restaurant (New York, NY); Gianni Santin of Rosewood Crescent Hotel (Dallas, TX); Mark Strausman of Coco Pazzo (New York, NY); and Bradford Thompson of Lever House (New York, NY).

TACA Carlson Capital Sommelier's Court (9/6 from 2-4 p.m.)- Sip and savor a variety of wines, guided by Rosewood Mansion’s Wine and Beverage Director Michael Flynn.

The two other weekend events not detailed above are: TACA MEGA CAPITAL CULINARY MASTER CLASS, Sat., Sept. 6, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Milestone Culinary Arts Center and The Viking Cooking School, 4531 McKinney Ave., Dallas, TX 75205. Cost is $125. Eat, drink and watch Chef John Tesar, Chef Tim Love and Chef Gianni Santin demonstrate the latest and greatest cooking techniques and trends in the Culinary Theater. A three-course lunch will be served.

TACA RBC WEALTH MANAGEMENT CUSTOM AUCTION GALA, Sat., Sept. 6 at 7 p.m. at Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek, 2821 Turtle Creek Boulevard, Dallas, TX 75219. Chair: Nelda Cain Pickens. Tickets range from $500 to $1,500; tables range from $3,000 for 4 people $10,000 for 10 people

The TACA RBC Wealth Management Custom Auction Gala is an elegant black-tie evening celebrating the culinary excellence of Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek. Cocktails are at 7 p.m. followed by a seated dinner featuring the cuisine of Executive Chef John Tesar served in The Mansion Restaurant and private suites at 8 p.m. The exclusive, one-of-a-kind live auction is held immediately after dinner, followed by live entertainment.

ABOUT TACA

Now in its 42nd year, TACA’s mission is to provide financial support and services and to increase public awareness and participation in the performing arts of North Texas, which improve the quality of life for citizens of all economic, social and ethnic backgrounds. Since its inception in 1966, TACA has distributed more than $16.3 million to emerging and established performing arts organizations with budgets as small as $37,000 to as large as $26 million. Funds are raised by the TACA Silver Cup Award Luncheon presented by Chase and Neiman Marcus; Proscenium, A Weekend with TACA, Presented by Lexus and Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek; TACA Board of Governors; TACA Founders Circle; TACA Corporate Council and other events and membership programs. More information can be found at www.taca-arts.org or by calling 214.520.3930.

About Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek

Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek retains the intimate ambience and charm of the private residence it once was. Originally built by a cotton magnate in 1925, the 16th-century Italian Renaissance-style estate was transformed 55 years later into a world-class restaurant and hotel with 143 elegantly furnished rooms and suites. Since its inception, the Mansion has consistently ranked as the only five-star, five-diamond hotel in Texas. In 2007, Rosewood announced a multimillion dollar restaurant and bar redesign project. The innovative project adds modern design elements while paying tribute to signature historic and architectural details. It results in three distinct venues, including the contemporary and elegant restaurant, a 20-seat formal Chef's Room and the comfortable, stylish bar, which all feature the acclaimed contemporary American cuisine of executive chef John Tesar.