Vol. 15, No. 6 — February 9 – 15, 2024
Italian Wedding Soup
Meatballs: 1/2-pound ground beef 1/2-pound Italian sausage 1 small onion, diced 1/2 cup Panko breadcrumbs 1 egg 2 tablespoons parsley 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan 1/2-teaspoon kosher salt Soup: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 onion, diced 2 carrots, peeled and diced 2 stalks celery, diced 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1 teaspoon dried thyme 8 cups chicken […]
Crime Watch — Vol. 15, No. 6
January 30 — 2 a.m. 11200 Block Garland Rd. (75218) Burglary of a Building with Forced Entry: An unknown suspect forced entry into the building and stole property. January 30 — 6:50 p.m. 6200 Block Melody Ln. (75231) Robbery of an Individual: Complainant stated that an unknown suspect scratched her while attempting to steal her […]
Retired drama teacher turns to directing
By Mark McKenzie For the past decade, former Lake Highlands High School drama teacher Nancy Poynter has provoked thought and stirred faith by staging mainstream theatrical events at Wilshire Baptist Church. The program, dubbed Faith in 3D, will celebrate its 10th anniversary with Poynter in the director’s chair when it presents its full-length production of […]
Rhythmic drive inspires performers
Audiences will be exhilarated by the varied tango music and tango dance on display in Orchestra of New Spain’s (ONS) annual production at Moody performance Hall on February 23. A change from flamenco, this coming together of the Austin-based Atlas Tango Project (ATP) with their dance collaborators in Denver — Parasol Arts, promotes professional music, […]
Make prom a dream come true for teens
Comerica Bank is collecting clean prom dresses and formal wear for local teens who dream of a special prom night and might otherwise not be able to attend their high school prom. Clean and gently used formal wear is dropped off at participating Comerica Bank locations, then delivered to Dallas CASA and Boys and Girls […]
Research shows cats really do care
By Dr. Beth Leermakers Dogs have owners, cats have staff. She loves me, she loves me not. Does your cat really love you, or does she just think of you as her personal chef and maid? Several research studies have examined whether cats love people like dogs do. Here are a few scientific indications that […]
Rematch that most Americans welcome
By David Mullen Only the Apollo 11 Moon Landing coverage, on July 20, 1969, has registered higher TV ratings than the live broadcast of last year’s Super Bowl between the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles. In the buildup prior to the game, the matchup was compelling, but not particularly titillating enough to draw additional […]
One-man musical celebrates life of bluesman
DEEP ELLUM’S 150TH ANNIVERSARY By Becky Mayad The musical “Lonesome Blues” pays tribute to one of Deep Ellum’s most famous and influential songsters, Blind Lemon Jefferson. Produced by Documentary Arts in association with Central Track Productions, the show opens Sunday, Feb. 25, and continues with weekend matinees through Sunday, April 7, at Club Dada in […]
Cabaret star brings new shows to The Point
From Staff Reports CC Young announced this week it will host Dallas legend Denise Lee and her non-profit organization Visions for Change for a seven-show cabaret series. The first show will be held at The Point, CC Young’s Center for Arts and Education, on Tuesday, Feb. 20 at 7 p.m. The series is free to […]