Man wrote book on NBA excellence

Man wrote book on NBA excellence

By David Mullen On October 21, the National Basketball Association announced its 75th Anniversary Team, selected by a blue-ribbon panel of current and former NBA and WNBA players, coaches, general managers and team and league executives, sportswriters and broadcasters. Voters were asked to select the 75 Greatest Players in NBA History without regard to position. […]

Pegasus engages audiences with black, white

Pegasus engages audiences with black, white

By Shari Goldstein Stern Just as life imitates art, theater imitates television in Kurt Kleinman’s “Prime Time for Murder,” the playwright’s 21st “Living in Black and White” adventure. Kleinman, artistic director and founder of Pegasus Theatre with his wife Barbara Weinberger, present Kleinmann’s 44th season opener, which will run through January 16 at the Charles […]

Cocoa, cookies part of holiday market

Cocoa, cookies part of holiday market

The Mix Creative Space, located in the Little Forest Hills neighborhood of East Dallas, will host a Holiday Market on Saturday, Dec. 11 from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. The event will feature original art by local artists and creators, food made from scratch by local food artisans, cookie decorating for kids, photos with Santa (from 11 […]

Marinated Steak Tagliata

Marinated Steak Tagliata

1/2 cup balsamic vinegar 1/4 cup olive oil  3 rosemary sprigs, minced 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced  4 sirloin steaks, about 6 ounces each   10 ounces baby arugula  2 tablespoons capers Shaved Parmesan   Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper Oil, for cooking steaks In a large baking dish, combine vinegar, olive oil, rosemary […]

Changes benefit coaches, not players

Changes benefit coaches, not players

By David Mullen At the postgame press conference on November 27 after a 37-33 loss to in-state rival Oklahoma State, Oklahoma head football coach Lincoln Riley sheepishly addressed a reporter’s question about his future. “I’m not going to be the next head coach at LSU,” Riley said.  He told the truth, but he knew the […]

‘Free-living’ may remove stigma of ‘feral’

‘Free-living’ may remove stigma of ‘feral’

By Dr. Beth Leermakers My dogs love to walk down “kitty cat alley,” where my neighbor feeds and cares for several feral cats. The cats, apparently understanding that my leashed dogs are no threat, don’t bother to move when we approach. With the nights getting colder, I worry about the cats being outside in the […]

Volunteers create new programs for all

Volunteers create new programs for all

By Lisa W. Miller On December 5, there’s a little-known holiday that deserves a bit more attention and fanfare, especially in today’s environment — it’s National Volunteer Day.    Dallas United Crew (DUC), a 501(c)3 non-profit, started as a high school rowing program nearly 20 years ago and has since grown to six distinct programs. […]

Coach inducted into Hall of Fame

Coach inducted into Hall of Fame

By Katrina Craycroft The rising sun reflects off the waters of White Rock Lake and into the eyes of Amanda Perry, Head Girls Coach at Dallas United Crew (DUC). The shimmer is broken only by the silhouetted crews awaiting her insight. For Ohio State’s latest Hall of Famer, the reflections are internal too, “I love […]

Dry-Brined Herbed Turkey

Dry-Brined Herbed Turkey

Turkey: 1 (12- to 14-pound) turkey 1 cup coarse kosher salt, or as needed Herb butter: 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature  1 cup minced herbs (parsley, thyme, sage) 2 lemons, cut in half 2 carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces 2 stalk celery, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 onion, chopped into 1-inch […]

Orchestra to present Mexican Pastorela

Orchestra to present Mexican Pastorela

By Freya Bergren The Orchestra of New Spain (ONS) will present its annual Baroque Christmas Concert at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, 7611 Park Lane, on Sunday, Dec. 5 at 6 p.m. CDC protocols are respected at the church. Admission is free, donations are appreciated.  This year’s Christmas program brings to life a costumed and narrated […]

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