New exhibit aims to inspire, educate

New exhibit aims to inspire, educate

By Becky Mayad The African American Museum, Dallas in Fair Park will present the widely acclaimed exhibition, The Kinsey African American Art & History Collection, celebrating the achievements and contributions of black Americans from 1595 to present times. Considered one of the most comprehensive surveys of African-American history and culture outside the Smithsonian Institution, the […]

Peanuts gang takes over pumpkin patch

Peanuts gang takes over pumpkin patch

By Juliette Coulter For the 14th year, Autumn at the Arboretum highlights the nationally acclaimed Pumpkin Village featuring pumpkin houses and creative displays utilizing more than 90,000 pumpkins, gourds and squash. The festival runs through Oct. 31.  With the theme, “It’s The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown,” the Dallas Arboretum’s favorite fall festival features “Great Pumpkin” […]

Roasted Barramundi with Tomato-Olive Relish

Roasted Barramundi with Tomato-Olive Relish

4 (6- to 7-ounce) barramundi filets 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved 1 cup pitted castelvetrano olives, halved 1 cup corn kernels 1/4 cup olive oil 1/4 cup pesto, either prepared or homemade Salt and pepper Heat oven to 400F. Line two sheet pans with parchment or foil.  Brush both sides of the filets with olive […]

CASA event set for Sept. 26

CASA event set for Sept. 26

By Rosanne Lewis Dallas CASA’s Young Professionals Voices for a Cause is a benefit concert on Sept. 26 to raise funds and awareness for Dallas CASA. Enjoy an evening at The Rustic listening to music, sampling appetizers and drinks, networking with Dallas CASA Young Professionals and supporting the work of Dallas CASA’s more than 1,400 […]

Local woman admits to being ‘junkaholic’

Local woman admits to being ‘junkaholic’

By Jeanne Spitler Guerra Saturation has been reached … to the point of bursting.      Not one more single solitary trinket, knickknack, tchotchke, picture, print or objet d’art will fit into my house. Not one more piece of furniture, large or small. Not one. But does that stop me? Nope. I’m still addicted. The […]

Reading Partners needs volunteers

Reading Partners needs volunteers

By Lisa Bracken “One hour can empower!” In the 2019-20 school year, Reading Partners aims to match 1060 community volunteers with 850 elementary students struggling to read in North Texas. By tutoring a student one-on-one for as little as an hour a week, volunteers can make an impact that can quite literally alter the course […]

New arena supports Hill’s mission

New arena supports Hill’s mission

By Susan Friedman Equest, an award-winning nonprofit that has been providing equine assisted activities and therapies to children and adults with disabilities for 38 years, has officially begun construction of a new state-of-the-art arena funded by the late businessman and philanthropist, Al Hill, Jr. Dignitaries gathered at the Texas Horse Park for a groundbreaking ceremony […]

Lakehill rushes to fourth spot in State

Lakehill rushes to fourth spot in State

Warrior spirit was high on Friday afternoon at Lakehill Preparatory School’s annual Tailgate Pep Rally. The Varsity cheerleaders pumped up the crowd as teams and coaches were introduced. Special guests included first graders Zoe Lavie and Rowan Redstone (pictured above) and third grader Aidan Deason. As Lakehill’s “Cheerleaders for the Day,” Zoe and Rowan performed […]