By Victor R. Aves During a misty rain on Friday, Jan. 10, members of the JL Long Middle School family, students, teachers, parents and administrators gathered to honor one of their own with a scheduled balloon release. The balloon release was in honor of Ms. Wilma King, who passed away on December 19. A total […]
By Shari Goldstein Stern It’s time for Uptown Players’ (UP) annual hit, “Broadway our Way,” (BOW). BOW never disappoints, but it does sell out the Kalita Humphreys Theatre. B.J. Cleveland, one of Dallas’ hardest working actor, writer, director and educators, has written and directed the BOW productions for nine years. A comedic character himself, he […]
REDUCE, REUSE, RECYCLE By Kevin Richardson As of January 1, all apartment and condominium properties in the City of Dallas with 8 or more units are required to provide recycling access to residents. Under the new rules, property owners and managers are also required to educate their residents on the property’s recycling program so that […]
By Drew Eubanks The nonprofit AT&T Performing Arts Center just announced that applications for the second year of grants awarded by the Moody Fund for the Arts (MFA) will be accepted online beginning at noon on Monday, Feb. 17 until noon on Friday, March 13 at moodyartsfund.org. MFA was created to provide grants to […]
By Chic DiCiccio It’s very tough to recommend that you sit down and spend three hours watching the Netflix documentary, “Don’t F**k With Cats: Hunting an Internet Killer.” It’s also tough to suggest that you skip it. It is so captivating and unbelievable that it would be considered a masterstroke for a horror/thriller novelist to […]
By Brittani Hite Fair Park First is offering local organizations and institutions the opportunity to occupy the historic Women’s Building at Fair Park. With approximately 70,000 square-feet of space this is an exciting opportunity to become a long-term resident of the campus. Consideration requires the completion of a Request for Information (RFI) where respondents will […]
The members of East Dallas Networking donated $7,500 to various East Dallas charities on January 2, helping friends and neighbors in need. Throughout the past years, EDN has donated almost $46,000 to local organizations, making East Dallas a better place to live, work and play. Pictured, from left to right, are: Dr. Chuck Kobdish (President, […]
By R. H. Lannen A West Coast transplant, Top Round has the distinct feel of a California institution. The menu is a cross between an Arby’s and Shake Shack, with everything from burgers and chicken to roast beef sandwiches and even a full bar to boot. With more than 20 different dining options, the menu […]
By Suzanne Calvin The Dallas Opera is thrilled to present the internationally acclaimed American soprano Angel Blue, accompanied by renowned South African pianist James Baillieu, in this season’s Robert E. and Jean Ann Titus Art Song Recital on Jan. 26 at 2 p.m. in Moody Performance Hall at the AT&T Performing Arts Center. The dazzling […]