‘We read’ book fair returns to Museum

‘We read’ book fair returns to Museum

After a two-year hiatus, the Tulisoma South Dallas Book Fair — the Southwest African American experience in books and story — returns on Saturday, Aug. 20 from noon-4 p.m. at the African American Museum, Dallas in Fair Park. Tulisoma — a Swahili word that means “we read” — is a community-based festival promoting literacy and […]

Public art vital component of community

Public art vital component of community

By Marie Earley Dallas artists Brad Oldham and Christy Coltrin have made and donated a stainless-steel owl sculpture named Wise in memory of long-time neighborhood resident Belva Becker, who died suddenly five years ago. In 2011, Belva Becker donated the first owl sculpture named Whimsy, created by Brad Oldham Sculpture, in honor of her late […]

Hermann Hall swings back into action

Hermann Hall swings back into action

By Simon Pruitt Sons of Hermann Hall knows how to evolve. Since 1911, the Deep Ellum venue staple has molded its image from a German-American cultural center, into a swing dancing floor, and now a concert venue. Ask any Dallasite about what the building is and you’ll probably get the same answer. “Sons” is historically […]

Opening season features ‘Hansel and Gretel’

Opening season features ‘Hansel and Gretel’

Single tickets are available today for The Dallas Opera’s 65th Anniversary Season, opening Saturday, Oct. 8. The 2022/2023 season features four new-to-Dallas productions of works not seen on the Dallas Opera stage in more than a decade, world-renowned soprano Ying Fang in recital, family-friendly programming and the groundbreaking Hart Institute for Women Conductors Showcase Concert.  […]

Bath House seeking artists

Bath House seeking artists

The Bath House Cultural Center is seeking art for its 36th annual Day of the Dead exhibition. The show, titled Día de Muertos: Estampas de Vida (Day of the Dead: Prints of Life), will include prints and altars by artists from the DFW area and the rest of Texas.  The exhibition will highlight and celebrate […]

Harmonies come to life in smash hit

Harmonies come to life in smash hit

By Haley DiFonzo Broadway Dallas and Broadway Across America (BAA) are thrilled to announce that single tickets for the Broadway smash hit musical “Ain’t Too Proud — The Life And Times Of The Temptations,” will go on sale Friday, July 29. Tickets will be available online at BroadwayDallas.org and by phone at 800-982-2787. “Ain’t Too […]

A duck is raising money? Yes!

A duck is raising money? Yes!

ST. JUDE’S CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL By Sharon Adams Mr. Vanderquack Junior, a large stuffed duck toy with a dedicated following of Jeep owners and enthusiasts, is on a mission to go to every state in the United States raising money for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. He visited Dallas last spring and will return on Thursday […]

Uplifting women main goal of coffee house

Uplifting women main goal of coffee house

By Simon Pruitt Seventeen months ago, Hannah Dorsey was at her lowest. She had just been released from a three-year prison sentence, and she didn’t have custody of her two children, or any place to stay.  Dorsey searched for a home for weeks before finding Exodus Ministries, an organization that provides counsel and housing to […]

Mockingbird Station has new dimensions

Mockingbird Station has new dimensions

It was an action-packed night for attendees who experienced the Grand Opening Event at Sandbox VR, Dallas’ socially immersive gaming experience in Mockingbird Station. Guests picked which of the six other-worldly virtual reality experiences they wanted to jump into. Then, they were outfitted with head-to-toe gear, including a haptic vest, wrist sensors, ankle sensors, a […]

Concilio’s Big Dreams Gala set for Sept. 15

Concilio’s Big Dreams Gala set for Sept. 15

By Juliette Coulter On the first day of National Hispanic Heritage Month, The Concilio, a Dallas nonprofit that builds stronger communities by unlocking opportunities for Latino families, will host its 2022 Big Dreams Gala.  The annual fundraiser, scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 15, at On the Levee, will also celebrate The Concilio’s 40th anniversary. Guests will […]

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