“Wicked: For Good” is almost here, and the Dallas Public Library is celebrating with the Wicked Ball on Saturday, November 15, from 6-9 p.m. at the J. Erik Jonsson Central Library. The event will be filled with Emerald City glamour, magical moments and dancing. Attendees should don their best costumes and apparel while enjoying a […]
Looking for the perfect way to spend a Saturday morning in Dallas? The Shops at Park Lane have brought back their popular Kids Craft Saturdays with Crafty Party Dallas on the first Saturday of every month. Families can enjoy free hands-on crafts, live DJ music, tasty treats and delightful surprises from 11 a.m. to 1 […]
By Beth Leermakers Ever wonder why bats and spiders dominate Halloween décor? Beyond their eerie looks, these creatures have deep ties to the holiday’s spooky roots. Keep reading to learn why they’re Halloween icons — and discover some fascinating facts that might just earn them your respect (if not your affection). Bats. Bats have been […]
By David Mullen The Dallas Mavericks begin the 2025-26 NBA regular season at a defining moment for the 46-year-old franchise and maligned GM Nico Harrison. This team must decide to begin with a sense of urgency or employ a heavy dose of patience. Harrison is in the hot seat. In February, he decided that the […]
By Becky Mayad The four highest-ranking public safety officials in Dallas gathered this week at the University of North Texas at Dallas (UNT Dallas) to speak with hundreds of high school students attending the ninth-annual Criminal Justice and Public Safety Career Expo. The UNT Dallas Department of Criminal Justice and Sociology, part of the School […]
By Catherine Wendlandt The Dallas Opera (TDO) presents the Dallas premiere of French composer Francis Poulenc’s “Dialogues of the Carmelites,” opening on November 7 at the Winspear Opera House. The opera tells the gripping true story of the Martyrs of Compiègne, a convent of nuns executed during the French Revolution. More than two centuries later, […]
By Rosanne Lewis The Champion of Children Award Dinner hosted by Dallas CASA took place on October 9 at The Fairmont. The agency honored Goldman Sachs with the Jan and Judge Barefoot Sanders Champion of Children Award for its dedication to Dallas children. Since 1998, Archon Group, now Goldman Sachs, has served as a co-host […]
By Haley Davis Get ready for chills, thrills and plenty of treats! This Halloween, Mockingbird Station is turning up the fun with a community-wide Trunk or Treat celebration on Friday, Oct. 31, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. This free, family-friendly event invites Dallas locals, students and families to don their best costumes and enjoy an […]
By Taylor Pulfer It’s time to hang up Big Tex’s old boots and design a new pair! The 2026 Big Tex Boot Design Contest officially kicks off this week. In 2023, Big Tex got a brand-new pair of custom Lucchese Bootmaker boots, designed by previous contest winner Jessica Bonilla of Irving, Texas, and now he […]