By Alejandra Martinez/KERA News In the city of Dallas, officials raised rainbow flags with the city seal at Dallas City Hall and city-operated buildings to mark the start of Pride Month, the annual nationwide celebration honoring the LGBTQ community and the individuals who fought for equality at the 1969 Stonewall Uprising in Manhattan. The city […]
Fine Arts Chamber Players (FACP) announces its summer series, the Basically Beethoven Festival, will be produced online in July 2021. For the second consecutive year, FACP will record and share Festival performances for the Basically Beethoven Festival-in-Place. Musicians will be recorded in a concert setting and the footage will premiere online as scheduled: July 11, […]
By Dr. Beth Leermakers “Nobody made a greater mistake than he who did nothing because he could only do a little.” — Edmond Burke Want to make a difference in an animal’s life? Set a good example for your kids? Now that our community has opened back up, many animal welfare organizations are welcoming volunteers […]
Jurassic World: The Exhibition is an immersive 20,000-square-foot experience based on one of the biggest blockbusters in cinema history. Visitors will walk through the world-famous “Jurassic World” gates, encounter life-sized dinosaurs and explore richly themed environments. Guests will have an up-close look at a Velociraptor, stand under a towering Brachiosaurus and encounter the most fearsome […]
By Karissa Condoianis Hello, hola, bonjour, ciao, konnichiwa, guten tag, howdy. The State Fair of Texas is known for celebrating all things Texan with more than 2.5 million guests from around the globe each year. After a year hiatus, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the time-honored tradition is returning in all its Lone Star glory […]
8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature 2 cups shredded extra sharp cheddar 1 cup finely chopped kim chee, liquid drained and reserved 3 scallions, thinly sliced, plus more for garnish 1/4 teaspoon cayenne, or to taste Salt and pepper In a bowl, mix cheeses until combined. Mix in kim chee, scallions, and cayenne, then […]
By Freya Bergren The Orchestra of New Spain (ONS) will present its final concert of the season on Saturday, June 12 at 7 p.m. in Zion Lutheran Church. With much needed attention focused on the rich African American cultural legacy, ONS chose to celebrate the Texas roots of Juneteenth this season with a range of […]
By David Mullen A local young woman has the weight of America on her shoulders. Jourdan Delacruz was born in Dallas, but grew up in nearby Wylie, about 25 minutes northeast of downtown. At Wylie East High School, Delacruz was a cheerleader. At 23 years old, Delacruz will be cheered on by millions of Americans […]