By Chris Heinbaugh The pandemic-related impact for the nonprofit arts community within the city of Dallas has reached $95,545,710 in financial losses, including 3,145,209 in lost or deferred attendance, and more than 1,000 jobs lost. These are the results of the latest survey of the city’s cultural organizations covering the 8 ½ month-period from the […]
1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 bunch broccolini, ends trimmed, stalks halved if thick 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper Zest and juice of 1 lemon Salt and pepper Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add broccolini in a single layer and let cook without stirring until brown on […]
By Suzanne Calvin The Dallas Opera will make the company’s gripping 2015 production of Giacomo Puccini’s immortal Tosca available free of charge for home viewing. This passionate, star-studded production was originally simulcast live in high definition to a North Texas audience at Klyde Warren Park. TDO’s Tosca stream will premiere online Friday, Feb. 26 at […]
By David Mullen While many were preparing their barbeque for a feast of ribs and sausages synonymous with Super Bowl parties, the Texas Rangers were heating up the Hot Stove League. And when the smoke cleared, the last link to the World Series teams of the early 2010s was heading west and the overhaul of […]
Feb. 2 – 1:30 a.m. 5100 Block, Bryan St. (75206) Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle: An unknown suspect broke into the complainant’s vehicle in an effort to steal it. Feb. 2 – 7:10 a.m. 11700 Block, Ferguson Rd. (75228) Aggravated Assault w/ a Deadly Weapon: The suspect pulled out a pistol and pointed it […]
By Juliette Coulter Texas Women’s Foundation has announced the recipients of its 2021 Maura Women Helping Women and Young Leader Awards, which recognize leaders who have positively impacted the lives of women and girls. The seven recipients will be honored at the Leadership Forum & Awards Celebration, presented by AT&T, on April 29. The virtual […]
Bringing Back Vocational Education in a Big Way! In my last column, I reported on the expansion of Dallas ISD’s career and technology education (CTE) offerings. I reported that Dallas ISD has brought back vocational education in a big way, with more CTE offerings than ever before! Students at Bryan Adams and Conrad high schools […]
By Dr. Beth Leermakers Chocolate-covered strawberries. Red roses. Slow dancing in the living room. Romance is in the air as Valentine’s Day approaches. Although it’s unclear whether they feel love, some animals display similar behaviors to attract a mate. Like men, many animals will go to great lengths to impress women. Do animals love? Maybe. […]
Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the White Rock Lake Conservancy has decided to move Celebration! White Rock to October so the community can have the full event, in person! Celebration! White Rock is the largest fundraiser of the year for White Rock Lake Conservancy, but the 2020 event had to be cancelled. All proceeds from Celebration! […]
Planning for the annual State Fair of Texas is underway. Considering the current landscape of the COVID-19 pandemic, it is crucial we collect guest feedback as we prepare to put on a safe State Fair this fall. We welcome all Fair fans to help us through this process by completing a short survey at BigTex.com/2021Survey. […]