By Juliette Coulter At a celebration at Mary Kay’s headquarters earlier this month, The Village Giving Circle at Texas Women’s Foundation awarded $175,000 in grants to 14 nonprofit organizations that support the African American community. Grants included the following: • Advocates for Community Transformation (Act): Expansion of Act’s Resident Empowerment & Legal Advocacy Program to […]
By Chic DiCiccio Critics are an odd bunch. While rightfully praising Adam Sandler’s flawless performance in “Uncut Gems,” many feel it necessary to dump on every movie that he’s ever appeared in. It’s as if they hold some bizarre grudge against him, and having to admit that he’s crafted a truly transcendent role is too […]
By R. H. Lannen Feed Co. Eatery and Bourbon Lounge may be tucked away down Alta Avenue, off of the main drag of lower Greenville, but it is worth seeking out. With more than 200 types of whiskeys on-site and a hearty menu, Feed Co. is so much more than just another bar and has […]
By Henry Tatum The holiday season has always been a special time on Swiss Avenue. The Friends of Aldredge House will capture that spirit Sunday, Dec. 8 with its popular Lantern Walk, a guided tour of Swiss Avenue Historic District homes that will highlight the neighborhood’s holiday traditions in the early 20th century. Costumed docents […]
By Susan Friedman Equest’s Hooves for Heroes veterans’ program is hosting a day of Horsemanship 101 (H101) for veterans, active duty military members and their families for free on Sunday, Dec. 8 from 1 p.m.- 4 p.m. at Equest at Texas Horse Park (811 Pemberton Hill Road, #4, Dallas, 75217). Registration is required through equest.org/events/free-h101-for-veterans-active-duty-military-their-families. […]
By Nancy Black “I’m so sick of everyone trying to change history,” one reader wrote in response to a post on Facebook. It announced the City of Dallas’ decision to change the name of Columbus Day to Indigenous Peoples’ Day. “Changing history?” I wrote back. It’s more like correcting it, in my book. Personally, I’m […]
Six East Dallas teachers received Teacher of the Year awards by the Greater East Dallas Chamber of Commerce at a luncheon on Nov. 19 at Lakehill Preparatory’s Alice and Erle Nye Family Environmental Science Center. The event was sponsored by Oncor and Comerica. The winners are: Jennifer Edoghotu, L. L. Hotchkiss Elementary School; Michael Jones, […]
Texas Women’s Foundation held its 34th Annual Luncheon, presented by The Dallas Mavericks, on Nov. 14, featuring a conversation with The New York Times bestselling author of “More Than Enough” and former editor-in-chief of Teen Vogue, Elaine Welteroth. This year’s luncheon brought together 1,500 of our community’s most influential business and philanthropic leaders, who gathered […]
By Dr. Beth Leermakers Birding is one of the most popular, fastest growing outdoor recreational activities. More than 65 million Americans feed, watch and landscape their yard for birds. On Dec. 21, Audubon Dallas is holding its annual Christmas Bird Count (near Inwood Road and Cedar Springs). Should You Feed Wild Birds? I always assumed […]
By Shari Goldstein Stern Telling this story might have been unthinkable in past decades, but it’s claiming audiences’ attention and reverence across generations today. While the intense “Dear Evan Hansen” is a musical with a lovely score, its lyrics support the story of tough, while currently familiar, recognizable, human challenges. “Dear Evan Hansen” delivers audiences […]