Local women help ‘the vision of life’ change
By Sujata Dand As the sun begins to set in East Dallas, the unexpected sound of African drumbeats echoes through the Lakewood neighborhood. The music and the aroma of authentic Congolese cuisine guide you to a celebration commemorating the 10-year anniversary of Congo Restoration, a non-profit organization lovingly supported by many of these East Dallas […]
On your mark, get set, bake!
By Amity Thomas Good Local Markets hosts the tenth annual “Battle of the Pies” at the White Rock Market on Saturday, Nov. 17 from 10 a.m.-noon (9150 Garland Road). Amateur bakers of all ages are invited to join in the fun of competing for a special award for best youth bakers under 16. All pies […]
Expert: Every kid is just one adult away from success
By Rosanne Lewis Dallas CASA will honor The Meadows Foundation with the prestigious Judge Barefoot Sanders Champion of Children Award on Nov. 15 at The Fairmont Dallas. The award is given annually to recognize community leaders who significantly improve the lives of children in our community, particularly those whose young lives have been marked by […]
Annual ‘cake mountain festival’ welcomes community
By Anandini Plotkin On Sunday, Nov. 4, Radha Kalachandji Hare Krishna Temple is celebrating Govardhana Puja (Cake Mountain Festival) and Diwali. Govardhan Puja is one of the favorite festivals on the calendar. It commemorates a remarkable story from the ancient scriptures of India where Lord Krishna protected the inhabitants of a village from torrents of […]
Local Traveler feels right at home
By Sara Newberry Local Traveler is the new restaurant from the team behind The Lot and the chef from the late and lamented On the Lamb. They have endeavored to create a sophisticated experience without pretense, and in a lot of ways they have succeeded. The menu is definitely chef-driven, but nothing is too intimidating […]
Vol. 10, No. 22
Oct. 23 – 8 a.m. 12500 Block, Garland Rd. (75218) Theft of Property: An unknown suspect stole roofing materials from the complainant’s yard after cutting a hole in the fence. Oct. 23 – 11:01 a.m. 4300 Block, N. Central Expy. (75205) Theft of Materials: Unknown suspects cut the chain to the property, entered and stole […]
‘Sheroes’ topic of talk
Dr. Rose-Mary Rumbley, author, actress, storyteller and 50-year honorary member of the American Association of University Women (AAUW), will sing the praises of unsung “Sheroes” of Texas at the AAUW meeting Nov. 3. She will narrate stories illustrating how these women made their cities proud. Rumbley (pictured above) is often referred to as the best […]
Lyric ready to ‘unplug’ Majestic’s golden age
By Shari Goldstein Stern Since 1905, Downtown Dallas’ Majestic Theatre was relocated several times before settling in place for decades, yet the legendary theatre withstood the test of time and motion with grace. The theatre’s current location since 1921 was named to the National Register of Historic Places in 1977. In Feb. 1920, Dallas businessman […]
Poems join altars for Dia de los Muertos
The Bath House Cultural Center presents the 32nd Annual Day of the Dead art exhibition called Día de los Muertos: Memories Written in Verse. This year, the exhibition has a literary theme and features Day of the Dead altars and visual art in a variety of media that include or are accompanied by poems. The […]