Letter from the Editor for Issue 10

Patti image As editor of Richardson Life Magazine, I am privileged to meet so many people making a positive impact in our community. I am constantly impressed not only by the leaders of the City, but also by the quiet, servant-hearted folks. If you know someone who meets this description, you have until April 30 to nominate him or her to be a Richardson Real Hero and receive a coveted “Annie Award.” A brainchild of Ann Eisemann, Richardson Real Heroes honors unsung heroes and promotes volunteerism in the community. For more than fourteen years, the Richardson Real Heroes program has “sought out outstanding individuals who go above and beyond, who unselfishly raise their hand when there is a need, who silently work to meet crucial needs for multitudes of organizations in the city.” You can nominate someone by visiting their website at richardsonrealheroes.com. As Kyla mentioned, April’s RLM focuses on arts and culture. From the beautiful Crow Museum of Asian Art to ways in which art can be used as therapy to a pictorial celebration of the Chinese New Year, we bring you some of the best that Richardson has to offer. Our Mover and Shaker this month is Beril Berk, Executive Director of the Dialogue Institute Dallas, based here in Richardson. For years, she has dedicated her time and energy to building bridges between cultures and people. Joining Beril on the pages of this issue are Andrea Davis, who founded Dallas Art Therapy, an organization which fosters mental and emotional well-being through art therapy, and Rozie Deloach Zimmermann, an accomplished luthier whose life’s work revolves around helping musicians get matched to the perfect string instrument. Speaking of string instruments, Berkner High School’s Mariachi Orgullo has reasons to celebrate! Find out why in the RISD Educators’ Corner. These and so many other fun people, places and organizations will hopefully fill you with inspiration and excitement. And you can celebrate what you love about Richardson by nominating your favorites in our Best of Richardson contest. The deadline to make your nominations on our website is April 30. And while you’re on your computer casting votes, remember to nominate a deserving volunteer for the Richardson Real Heroes honor. As always, our advertisers make this magazine possible, so we hope you’ll keep your dollars local and support the awesome businesses you’ll find in the pages of RLM.