By Julian Bowman Free programming and activities return to Fair Park this holiday season! Fair Park First, a non-profit organization created to oversee the management and stewardship of Fair Park, will host Fair Park Pop-Ups, a series of park days and movie nights on Fridays and Saturdays in November and December. The first park day […]
By David Mullen Ed Chao took software to the hardwood. Chao is the founder of Hoop Club (hoopclub.org), an online community of pick-up basketball players wanting exercise, convenience, a dedicated court and most importantly, playing time. Born in Houston, Chao grew up in Lake Highlands playing basketball in his driveway like so many did in […]
By Taylor McDonnell One of the Perot Museum of Nature and Science’s most popular and bustling halls, the Texas Instruments Engineering and Innovation Hall has a bright new look, much to the delight of tinkerers, engineering enthusiasts and fun seekers everywhere. Funded by a $1.3 million gift from the Texas Instruments Foundation, the hall features […]
The residents of Autumn Leaves are hosting a food drive to help those less fortunate. The donations will be delivered to White Rock Center of Hope. The Center of Hope (WRCH), located in East Dallas, is a nonprofit made up of a number of different Christian churches. WRCH strives to make a difference in people’s […]
On Veteran’s Day, Martha Turner Reilly Elementary had a special assembly for veterans from all branches of service. The veterans were welcomed by students and staff, and enjoyed coffee and refreshments. Following the welcome, the veterans were introduced to the assembly. Each gave a short description of their rank, branch of service and experiences in […]
By Tim Hagood Lakehill alumna Claire Crow, ’16, has always loved a challenge, especially when it comes to language. When her professor and mentor at Sewanee: The University of the South challenged her to take a daunting seminar on Chaucer, Claire’s response was, “Challenge accepted.” The result? This spring, Claire (pictured) will be taking classes […]
By Shari Goldstein Stern Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber’s masterpiece, “CATS,” has audiences purring with delight at Dallas Summer Musicals (DSM) through Nov. 17. Patrons are roaring about this North America Tour production, based on T.S. Eliot’s poetry. Those who have seen the show before, including London and Broadway productions, are praising it as the best […]
SIXTH FLOOR MUSEUM By Nicola Longford On Thursday, Nov. 21, on the eve of the 56th anniversary of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza will premiere “Three Hours in Dallas,” an original musical score set to a new compilation of historic motorcade film footage. Written by award-winning […]
By Anne Duthie On Sunday, Nov. 10, the downtown Dallas Goodrich Gallery will host a midday reception for painter Niki Gulley, their featured artist for the entire month of November. From noon to 2 p.m., Gulley will be available to discuss her work, which has been described as “vivid and lyrical.” The 30 textured oil […]