Lyric ready to ‘unplug’ Majestic’s golden age

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

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 […]

‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ a lackadaisical look at a fabulous life

‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ a lackadaisical look at a fabulous life

By Chic DiCiccio Freddie Mercury was, by all accounts, an extremely promiscuous, hardcore drinker with a penchant for cocaine. He also happened to be an outwardly lovely person with some deep inner demons due to several personal and public reasons. In short, Freddie was a complex person who chose, whether personally or due to society’s […]

Brown Butter Blondies

Brown Butter Blondies

2 sticks butter 3/4 cup brown sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt 2 teaspoons vanilla 2 eggs, beaten 1 1/2 cups flour 1/2 cup whole wheat flour 1 cup chocolate chips Heat oven to 350F. Line an 8×8 baking pan with parchment. In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat, then continue to cook until […]

Vol. 10, No. 21

Oct. 16 – 8:16 a.m. 9800 Block, Kingsman Dr. (75228) Fraud: An unknown suspect used the complainant’s bank card at multiple locations. Oct. 16 – 11:16 a.m. 7000 Block, Holly Hill Dr. (75231) Theft of Property: An unknown suspect stole potted plants from the back of the complainant’s townhome. Oct. 16 – 6:33 p.m. 4900 […]

Things are not what they seem

By Nancy Black I knew the moment I looked into my rear-view mirror something was amiss. From my point of view, I was witnessing an obnoxious-looking Jeep — you know, one of those big ones with strobe lights on top, an open cab and huge, over-sized tires? — speeding up behind me on Peavy Road, […]

Resilience, self-discovery theater’s 2019 theme

Resilience, self-discovery theater’s 2019 theme

By Shari Goldstein Stern Janelle Lutz is the featured entertainer at Second Thought Theatre’s (STT) fifth annual State of Mind. She will perform a cabaret of vocals from musical theater, Disney and a variety of well-known tunes. The evening gives the theater an opportunity to thank its generous and dedicated supporters before kicking off the […]

Members get sneak peek at book sale titles

Members get sneak peek at book sale titles

Lochwood Branch Library Friends’ Book Sale Fundraiser is on Oct. 30- Nov. 5 at the Dallas Public Library’s Lochwood Branch.  A “Members Only Preview Sale” is on Tuesday, Oct.30 from 3-7p.m. There will be memberships available at the door, so bring your friends! Support the library and get first choice on thousands of books, CDs, […]