Cale’s goals reflect culture of community

Cale’s goals reflect culture of community

By Shari Goldstein Stern When the expressive actress Kateri Cale talks about Dallas’ Echo Theatre (Echo) and its origins, her big brown eyes puddle up. The actress/vocalist/director/producer carries her passion for Echo on her costume’s sleeve. Her sentiment for the now-dark-but-not-for-long Echo’s mission is apparent. Echo is dedicated to, in short, producing plays written by […]

Big Tex needs help!

Big Tex needs help!

The 2019 State Fair of Texas is a little more than 90 days away, and Big Tex is officially looking for job applicants. Seasonal job applications are now available online for a variety of departments and positions. The State Fair is a beloved Texas tradition, so it’s easy to see why working at the Fair […]

Local musicians feature timely classics

Local musicians feature timely classics

Join the Fine Arts Chamber Players (FACP) every Sunday afternoon in July for the 39th annual Basically Beethoven Festival. The program features professional musicians and elite student musicians from North Texas. Each show begins with a Rising Star Recital at 2:30 p.m. followed by the Feature Performance at 3 p.m. Doors open at 2 p.m. […]

Cabaret nights added to FIT lineup

Cabaret nights added to FIT lineup

By David Meglino Now entering its third decade of innovative, ground-breaking theatre, The Festival of Independent Theatres is once again the place to find the city’s most diverse offering of summertime entertainment. As is tradition, this year’s line-up includes eight independent theatre companies, some long-time participants and some fresh to FIT, performing eight one-act plays […]

One man’s mission bears fruit for all

One man’s mission bears fruit for all

By Shelia Huffman Disciples Women from Central Christian Church in Dallas visited Ham Orchard Monday to enjoy, as the orchard boasts, “a sweet taste of a Texas summer.” Ham Orchard, just east of Terrell, Texas, was established in 1979 by Dale and Judy Ham.  Dale planted his first orchard of 50 trees in 1979 on […]

Harissa Glazed Salmon

Harissa Glazed Salmon

4 (6-ounce) salmon filets 1 cup mayonnaise 3 tablespoons harissa Salt and pepper  Heat oven to 400F. Line a baking pan with parchment.  Season salmon filets with salt and pepper and place skin side down on the prepared baking sheet.  In a small bowl, stir together the mayonnaise and harissa. Season with salt and pepper […]

Plant trials proved successful

Plant trials proved successful

By Juliette Coulter Known internationally as one of the premier places to test plants for extreme weather conditions, especially high heat and humidity, the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden held its annual Plant Trials Field Day on June 26, where more than 300 industry professionals attended.  Thousands of plants are tested annually, including bulbs, perennials, […]