Married musicians to take concert stage

Married musicians to take concert stage

By Emily Guthrie The theme of the Fine Arts Chamber Player’s (FACP) 2021/2022 season, “Family Reunion,” is in full effect for the next Hallam Family Concert on Saturday, Nov. 13. Husband-and-wife duo Martin and Artina McCain (pictured) will delight the audience with works for piano and bass trombone, celebrating the breadth of American imagination and […]

Local choirs premier new work on All Saints Day

Local choirs premier new work on All Saints Day

By Chris Kelley Cathedral of Hope United Church of Christ, known as the largest predominantly LGBTQ+ church in the world, will premiere “The Field of Light,” a music piece commissioned in tribute to the Saints known personally and for the millions who have died worldwide during the pandemic. Written by American Composer Z. Randall Stroop, […]

Orchid Giving Circle sets record

Orchid Giving Circle sets record

By Juliette Coulter Orchid Giving Circle at Texas Women’s Foundation held a virtual Grantee Celebration on October 22 featuring its members, grantees and supporters. The Giving Circle celebrated its seventh year by distributing a record $247,500 in grants to 20 nonprofit organizations that serve the North Texas Asian community. The group also gave the first-ever […]

Chicken with Cider and Lemon

Chicken with Cider and Lemon

4 chicken thighs 2 onions, cut into 8 wedges each 1 lemon, cut into 8 wedges 1/2 cup white wine  1/2 cup chicken stock 1 1/2 cups apple cider  1 tablespoon whole grain mustard 3 tablespoons butter Salt and pepper Vegetable oil  Heat oven to 400F.  Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a medium ovenproof skillet […]

Halloween Rice

Halloween Rice

2 cups long-grain rice, rinsed 3 cups vegetable or chicken stock, or as needed 1 cup pumpkin 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed 1 cup frozen corn  1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese Cilantro, for garnish (optional) Salt and pepper to taste  In a Dutch oven, stir together rice, stock and pumpkin. Heat over medium […]

Brown’s images document cultural heritage

Brown’s images document cultural heritage

By Becky Mayad Showcasing powerfully relevant photography of Palmyra from 1989, the Edith O’Donnell Institute of Art History of The University of Texas at Dallas presents Carolyn Brown and Palmyra: An Ancient City Through the Lens. The exhibition runs through Jan. 2 at the Crow Museum of Art of The University of Texas at Dallas, located in the Dallas Arts District […]

Dallas kicks it up for big party

Dallas kicks it up for big party

By David Mullen Dallas entertained guests on October 23 and 24 to flaunt the region’s ability to become a 2026 World Cup host city. Victor Montagliani, FIFA (Federation Internationale de Football Association) vice president and Concacaf (Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football) president and Colin Smith, FIFA chief tournaments and events officer […]

Speaker series sends message loud and clear

Speaker series sends message loud and clear

By Suzanne M. Anderson St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church has been awarded a grant from Whitworth University to provide a Speakers Series on anti-racism and diversity and to paint a colorful mural at the church to encourage Lakewood neighbors to “Love One Another.”  The church is excited to announce the unveiling of the mural, scheduled for […]