Fishkeeping provides fun, stress relief

Fishkeeping provides fun, stress relief

By Dr. Beth Leermakers When I win the lottery, I’m going to have tropical fish and an aquarium service. Many people share my fascination with the colorful, captivating creatures. Fish are the third most popular pet, following dogs and cats. According to the 2021-2022 APPA National Pet Owners Survey, 90.5 million American households (70 percent) […]

St. Andrew’s speaker series resumes

St. Andrew’s speaker series resumes

By Judy McMillen St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church continues its Love One Another Speaker Series focusing on anti-racism, diversity and inclusion. “We are excited to present this series to shine the light on local artists and community leaders who are working daily to fight racism and bring unity to the Dallas community,” said Rev. Rob Leischner, […]

Stout and Tenderloin Chili

Stout and Tenderloin Chili

2 pounds tenderloin or sirloin, cut into 1/2-inch cubes  1/2 cup chili powder 2 tablespoons cumin 1/4 cup vegetable oil 1 onion, diced 1 jalapeno, stemmed, seeded and minced  12 ounces stout beer 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes 4 cups beef stock (plus 1 teaspoons beef base or dissolved beef bouillon cube added) 4 […]

Partnership explores historic roots

Partnership explores historic roots

By Freya Bergren The Orchestra of New Spain (ONS) will present the fifth in a series of concerts exploring the musical culture of Medieval Spain’s Al Andalus. La Convivencia V showcases Sephardic, Christian and Muslim music on Saturday, Jan. 29 at 7 p.m. at Zion Lutheran Church, 6121 East Lovers Ln. at Skillman St. in […]

TITAS gets $250K from Duke

TITAS gets $250K from Duke

By Caroline Crocker TITAS/DANCE UNBOUND is the only Texas organization to receive a 2021/2022 Performance Forward Fund grant from the esteemed Doris Duke Charitable Foundation (DDCF). The announcement was made this past week. This generous support will help TITAS continue its efforts to continue to bring the world’s best touring dance artists to North Texas […]

Scientists ready to provoke curiosity

Scientists ready to provoke curiosity

Tickets are now on sale for the Perot Museum of Nature and Science’s 2022 National Geographic Live Speaker Series, which kicks off Feb. 16 with evolutionary biologist and ancient DNA research pioneer Beth Shapiro, author of “How to Clone a Mammoth.” The three-part series is an extension of the Perot Museum’s commitment to provide learning […]

Free classical music returns to Station

Free classical music returns to Station

By Allison Carp Mockingbird Station partners with Bridge the Gap Chamber Players and the University Crossing Public Improvement District to bring music back to the station for its series “Music on Mockingbird.” Bridge the Gap brings free musical performances to the open-air amphitheater outside the Angelika Film Center during the next few months. The group […]

Artists invited to enter now

Artists invited to enter now

By Carrie Sanger The Meadows Museum, SMU, is accepting applications now through February 28 from area artists for the Moss/Chumley North Texas Artist Award. The award is given annually to an outstanding North Texas artist who has exhibited professionally for at least 10 years and who has a proven track record as an active community […]

Hot Crab Dip

Hot Crab Dip

8 ounces cream cheese, softened 1/4 cup Greek yogurt 1/4 cup mayonnaise 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce 1 Tablespoon lemon juice 1 teaspoon Old Bay 4 green onions, thinly sliced 1 cup grated white cheddar cheese, divided   1 pound lump crab meat, picked through to remove shells  Salt and pepper Crackers, for serving  Heat oven […]

Get creative with cold weather play

Get creative with cold weather play

By Dr. Beth Leermakers “Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night stays these couriers from the swift completion of their appointed rounds.”  This United States Postal Service motto applies to energetic dogs’ exercise routines, too. Young and/or high-energy pups need daily physical activity and mental stimulation, regardless of the weather.  On chilly […]

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