‘Kinky Boots’ kicks Uptown into high gear

‘Kinky Boots’ kicks Uptown into high gear

By Shari Goldstein Stern Uptown Players’ (UP) current offering, “Kinky Boots,” (KB) is an occasion. An event. It’s not your expected evening of song and dance. It’s an explosion of sensational talent — from John de los Santos’ direction, his and Evor Wright’s brilliant choreography, Suzanne Cranford’s outrageous costume adaptation, Vonda Bowling’s moving, dependable music, […]

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 […]

District implements clear back pack rule

District implements clear back pack rule

The safety of students and staff is Dallas ISD’s top priority, and the district has taken several steps to ensure schools are safe learning environments. Starting in the 2022-2023 school year, students in sixth through 12th grade will be required to use clear or mesh backpacks. Other bags will no longer be allowed. Students will […]

Current leader has fascinating past

Current leader has fascinating past

By Judy Babb Zoltan Zsohar, known to friends as Z., watches White Rock Lake from his home’s den, which overlooks the Bath House Cultural Center and the lake. He’s eager to get out and by the lake soon but, for now, he is recuperating from a knee replacement he had last week. He plans to […]

French Toast Sticks

French Toast Sticks

2 eggs 1 cup milk 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 8 slices sandwich bread, each cut into 4 sticks 3 tablespoons butter, or as needed Syrup or powdered sugar, for serving In a pie plate or baking dish whisk together eggs, milk, salt, vanilla and cinnamon. Dip bread into mixture a few […]

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 […]

‘Home of Golf’ where heart is

‘Home of Golf’ where heart is

By David Mullen It is the number one item on every golfer’s bucket list. Virtually everyone that has a passion for golf has uttered the words, “Before I die, I want to play St. Andrews.”  The exact roots are often debated, but nearly everyone recognizes that Scotland is the birthplace of golf, St. Andrews is […]

Crime Watch — Vol 13, No. 28

Crime Watch — Vol 13, No. 28

July 5 – 2:45 p.m. 7200 Block, Fair Oaks Ave. (75231)  Burglary: Unknown suspect entered complainant’s unlocked vehicle and stole her property. July 5 – 10:10 p.m. 12000 Block, Jupiter Rd. (75238)  Recovered Stolen Property: Suspect had possession of a handgun stolen in Mesquite. July 5 – 11:10 p.m. 3300 Block, Munger Ave. (75204)  Motor […]