From Library Staff Reports Mary Wilonsky (pictured at right) has been named executive director of the Friends of the Dallas Public Library (FODPL), the nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that advocates for the 29-branch library system and supports its programs. The organization’s board of directors appointed Wilonsky, who had served as interim executive director since last fall, […]
By Chic DiCiccio By Chic DiCiccio In January of this year, the Russian Ministry of Culture banned “The Death of Stalin.” Their office called this scathing, bitingly funny satire an example of “ideological warfare.” That information alone should be the biggest selling point for “The Death of Stalin.” Anyone who has seen “In the Loop” […]
On March 2, Lakehill’s seventh and eighth grade musical theater students brought “Annie, Jr.” to the Lakehill stage. Based on the popular comic strip and adapted from the Tony Award-winning Best Musical, with a beloved book and score by Tony Award-winners, Thomas Meehan, Charles Strouse, and Martin Charnin, “Annie Jr.” featured everyone’s favorite little redhead […]
The Dallas Arboretum’s premier concert series, “Cool Thursday Concerts,” is back in action. The 2018 Cool Thursdays Concert Series kicks off on March 29 with fan favorite Dancing Dream, ABBA Tribute Band. Don’t miss the chance to attend Dallas’ favorite concert series overlooking the picturesque White Rock Lake on the award-winning Martin Rutchik Concert Stage […]
March 13 – 8:57 a.m. 9700 Block, Walnut St. (75243) Burglary of a Motor Vehicle: An unknown suspect smashed the vehicle window, climbed in and stole property. March 13 – 3:11 p.m. 9400 Block, Church Rd. (75238) Burglary of a Building: An unknown suspect broke into the complainant’s shed and stole property. March 14 – […]
By Nancy Black “Dogwood trees mean Easter, to me,” I said to a friend the other day. She looked at me like a dog hearing a strange sound — you know, with her head kind of cocked to the side. I explained that, when I was a little girl running through the piney woods of […]
Bobby Earl Cannon of Dallas won his battle with several recent health issues on Sunday, March 18, 2018 when he ran into the loving arms of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Bobby was born in Lindale, Texas on August 5, 1934 and moved to Dallas when he was 10 years old. Bobby attended Dallas […]
By Dr. Beth Leermakers If you’re passionate about animals and want to make a difference in their lives, consider volunteering at one (or more) of the many animal rescue organizations in the DFW area. Volunteer opportunities include hands-on animal care, photographing the animals to help them find homes, marketing and public relations (social media), and […]
By Kurt Watkins Catastrophic. That’s the term used by school officials to describe the level of homelessness in the Dallas Independent School District. The second largest urban school district in Texas, Dallas ISD serves approximately 160,000 students. Last spring, it reported that more than 3,500 of its students were homeless. According to After8toEducate, these students […]
Family Gateway will host its first family fundraiser, DAY to PLAY, on Saturday, April 7 from 1 to 4 p.m. at AT&T Performing Arts Center’s Annette Strauss Artist Square, honoring the late founder of Family Gateway, former Dallas Mayor Annette Strauss. The simple purpose of the event is to give children a day to just […]