Classic mysteries come to life in ‘Death’

Classic mysteries come to life in ‘Death’

By Shari Goldstein Stern What’s “Black & White” and technicolor all over? Picture “Casa Blanca,” “The Third Man” and the other classic 1930s’ and 1940s’ murder mysteries. Then picture Nazi soldiers in the mid-1940s. Next, remember “The Jetsons.” And now think time travel. It’s all there as playwright Kurt Kleinmann and Pegasus Theatre take you […]

Runway ready for Center’s fashion show

Runway ready for Center’s fashion show

The White Rock Center of Hope is hosting a Fashion Show & Silent Auction on Saturday, Feb. 8 from 2-4 p.m. Join the center for a delightful afternoon with cake, music and great fashion from the Center’s racks. Enjoy a silent auction with a wide variety of items and win raffle prizes, too. All proceeds […]

Lakehill gives back

Lakehill gives back

By Gigi Ekstrom The Lakehill cafeteria was home to a multi-generational celebration on Friday, Dec. 13. The annual Holiday Luncheon, a much anticipated tradition for many elderly residents of East Dallas and the Lakehill family itself, enables members of the senior class, along with their parents and class sponsors, to join forces with members of […]

Ronan flat out wonderful in ‘Little Women’

Ronan flat out wonderful in ‘Little Women’

By Chic DiCiccio It’s hard to believe that “Little Women” is just Greta Gerwig’s second movie as a director. Not only does this adorable movie have a completely different tone than her first, “Lady Bird,” it’s a period piece that Gerwig manages to feel like a modern retelling of Louisa May Alcott’s classic Civil War […]

Ski party theme for bash

By Leah Williams Join Pre-Geneva (Pre-G) Association for its second annual Geneva Nights on Friday, Feb. 21 from 7-11 p.m. at the Granada Theater.  The fun-filled evening, an Après-themed ski party, will raise funds for Dallas ISD’s Geneva Heights Elementary School after-school enrichment programs, including Junior Players arts program and the school Peace Pantry.  Funds […]

Chocolate Truffle Cake

Chocolate Truffle Cake

Cake layer: 1 cup flour 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 stick butter, melted 1 1/4 cups brown sugar 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/2 cup hot water Truffle layer: 1 pound bittersweet  chocolate, chopped 2 tablespoons butter 1 tablespoon brown sugar 1 1/4 cups […]

Group invests in women, girls

Group invests in women, girls

By Juliette Coulter In the spirit of giving, Texas Women’s Foundation (formerly Dallas Women’s Foundation) announced its community grants totaling $635,500 to 24 organizations that work to improve the lives of women and girls in North Texas.  North Texas community grants represent about 10 percent of the foundation’s overall $6.3 million investment in 2019 in […]

Arboretum makes it easy to get moving

Arboretum makes it easy to get moving

To kick off the new year and encourage people to enjoy the gardens and the outdoors, the Dallas Arboretum offers $5 general admission for the entire month of January. Dave Forehand, Dallas Arboretum’s vice president of gardens, said: “After the holidays, we all need some motivation to get moving, and there is not a more […]

Students win awards before holidays

Students win awards before holidays

Each month during the school year, the Exchange Club of Lake Highlands presents four awards to students at Lake Highlands High School (LHHS). Character Counts (CC) awards are presented to students who display outstanding character traits at school and in the community. Youth of the Month (YOM) awards are presented to seniors who excel in […]