June 28, 1943 – December 8, 2020 By Gaelan Bellamy John Ashley Bellamy, artist, beloved father, companion and brother, passed away on December 8, surrounded and held by his family, completing a life best described as fabulous. Born June 28, 1943 to Jane and Lloyd Bellamy, Johnny never strayed from the path less traveled. After […]
Santa Claus may look a little different this year with a mask and sitting behind plexiglass, but he’s still ready to greet children and their families at the Dallas Arboretum’s Holiday at the Arboretum, which runs from now until Dec. 31. Making sure he’s “socially safe Santa,” the Jolly Old Man dons a face shield […]
Back Country Barbeque Restaurant has been in business since 1975, and is located on Greenville Avenue just north of Park Lane. Earnest Griffith (pictured) has been the pitmaster at Back Country since its inception. Earnest has put in six to seven days a week for 45 years preparing smoked brisket, ribs, pork, etc. for Back […]
By Dr. Beth Leermakers You know Dasher and Dancer and Prancer and Vixen. Most people can name most, if not all, of Santa’s reindeer. I had to look up a few names. Keep reading if you can’t remember them all. Just for fun, I’ll delve into the history of Santa’s reindeer (family-friendly version). Did Santa […]
By Shari Goldstein Stern Original, refreshed and re-worked Christmas music is a joy to hear when the air gets nippy, as when Mannheim Steamroller rolled its way into the season’s classic repertoire. But there is always that special way traditional holiday songs warm your heart. MainStage Theatre USHERS OUT 2020, gratefully, gracefully and with a […]
DALLAS UNITED CREW By Lisa W. Miller Throughout the last nine months, Dallas United Crew (DUC) Program Director Steve Perry and his coaches have been successfully navigating the uncharted waters of the global pandemic, from pivoting to virtual training in the spring to cautiously and methodically re-opening the Dallas United Crew boathouse in the summer […]
4 salmon fillets, about 6 ounces each 1/2 cup molasses (dark or blackstrap) Juice of 2 limes 2 tablespoons chili powder Salt and pepper Heat oven to 350F. Line a baking sheet with parchment. Place salmon fillets skin side down on prepared sheet. In a bowl, whisk together molasses, lime juice and chili powder. Using […]
By Juliette Coulter In April 2020, Texas Women’s Foundation established the Resilience Fund (RF) to provide immediate, mid- and long-term support to women, girls and families most affected by the COVID-19 economic and community health crisis. With $1.4 million raised and granted, the Resilience Fund is impacting lives of many, especially women of color, who […]
By Hannah Carnefix For the past 33 years, the Trains at NorthPark benefiting Ronald McDonald House of Dallas (RMHD) has delighted generations of Dallas families as one of our city’s premier holiday traditions. Since 1987, the Trains have raised more than $13 million for RMHD, allowing us to serve more than 39,000 families. The […]
By David Mullen LeBron James is looking for respect. After the Los Angeles Lakers won their 17th NBA championship in the odd, pandemic-fused 2019-20 season played in Bubbletown, USA, aka Orlando, he wanted his third career team (LA after Miami and two stints in Cleveland) to receive some “damn respect.” But while he was at […]