Vol. 13, No. 32 — August 12 – 18, 2022
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
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 […]
Baked New Potato Salad
1½ pounds new potatoes ½ cup mayonnaise ¼ cup buttermilk 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar ¼ cup chopped fresh tarragon ¼ cup minced Italian parsley leaves ¼ cup chopped fresh chives Kosher salt and black pepper _______ Add potatoes to a large saucepan and cover with water. Season water with salt and bring to a […]
Greatness doesn’t define careers
By David Mullen On July 31, NBA legend Bill Russell died peacefully at his home in the Seattle suburb with his wife, Jeannine, by his side. He was 88 years old. On Aug. 2, legendary sports announcer Vin Scully died peacefully at his home in Los Angeles with his family by his side. He was […]
Crime Watch — Aug. 5 – 11, 2022
July 26 – 1:30 a.m. 2500 Block Florence St. (75204) Murder: Suspect shot and killed complainant. July 26 – 6:25 a.m. 10600 Block E. Northwest Hwy. (75238) Traffic Violation: Perpetrator was driving a motor vehicle without a license. July 26 – 9:30 p.m. 11900 Block Plano Rd. (75243) Theft: Unknown suspect snuck behind business […]
Local woman-owned business on a roll
By David Mullen In what might be surprising to many, Dallas is home to one of the nation’s leading egg roll manufacturers. Van’s Kitchen, on the outskirts of the Design District off Irving Boulevard, creates millions of egg rolls annually, primarily for grocery and convenience store retailers. Van’s Kitchen is a certified woman and minority-owned […]
Dallasite tells ‘The Tales of the Tails,’ stories of lucky rescues
By Shari Goldstein Stern Of the 58,000 calls received by Dallas Animal Services during 2020-2021, approximately 34,000 were reports of stray dogs, along with the helpless ones in confinement and those suffering from lack of care. Dog rescue is not “trendy.” It is a critical, ongoing need and a personal choice made by thousands of […]
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
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 […]