Behind the construction fence in A Woman’s Garden at the Dallas Arboretum, a new vision for the garden room known as Pecan Parterre is underway. A majestic native Texas pecan tree anchors the garden. It is surrounded by an ornamental arrangement of plantings or a “parterre,” hence this garden’s name. In addition to beautiful trees, […]
Spring appearances of The Dallas Opera’s (TDO) OperaTruck begin this Saturday, March 22 at Dallas West Branch Library (2332 Singleton Blvd. in Dallas). Following appearances are March 29, April 5 and May 3. Each spring and fall, TDO offers free entertaining and educational “pop-up” performances of 30-minute family-friendly operas. Since 2021, these productions have been […]
By Shaelyn Stone The Senior Source and Atmos Energy will once again partner to host the “Atmos Energy Bill Pay Blitz” at The Senior Source on March 26 with the goal of distributing at least $150,000 to low income seniors to help cover outstanding natural gas bills. This is the fifth year the two organizations […]
The Vanderbilt to Vickery Association announces the return of the biggest and best block party of its kind — the annual Lower Greenville Avenue St. Patrick’s Day Block Party — on Saturday, March 15. The Block Party opens at 9 a.m. and the fun continues until 6 p.m. on the streets of Lower Greenville between […]
By Sharon Adams The Dallas Historical Society announced the Dallas History Makers Awards for Excellence nominations deadline has been extended and is now Monday, March 31. The community is invited to nominate deserving candidates in a variety of categories. By doing so, it will help shine a spotlight on those who are shaping the future […]
By Taylor Mayad Powell Dallas Theater Center presents “Primary Trust,” a 2024 Pulitzer Prize-winning drama, which opened on Feb. 27, at Bryant Hall on the campus of the Kalita Humphreys Theater (3400 Blackburn St., Dallas, Texas 75219). Due to early demand, the show has been extended through March 23. The play is a co-production with […]
By Michelle Metzger In honor of women’s history month, CC Young will host Jocelyn Dorsey, Georgia’s first African American newscast anchor and community advocate. A pioneering news anchor and longtime mentor, Dorsey will share highlights of her professional story, insights on breaking barriers and embracing new opportunities, redefining aging and thriving in later years. Her […]
By David Mullen Los Angeles Lakers 40-year-old guard/forward LeBron James had 27 points and recently acquired guard Luka Doncic had his first triple-double for his new team as the Lakers — winners of 15 of the last 19 games — beat an injured Dallas Mavericks team 107-99 at Crypto.com Arena on February 25. Mavericks’ […]
Communities Foundation of Texas’ (CFT) 2025 Scholarship Cycle is open for the 2025 season, offering 55 different scholarship opportunities. CFT’s 2025 Universal Application empowers students to apply for multiple scholarships with one easy-to-use application. In Fiscal Year 2024, CFT distributed $1.2 million through 574 scholarships awarded. Thanks to the support of CFT’s generous scholarship donors, […]
The Dallas Opera presents its biennial Lone Star Vocal Competition at the Winspear Opera House on Friday, March 7, at 7:30 p.m. Each finalist will sing two arias with piano accompaniment. The first, second and third place prize winners receive cash prizes. The first place winner will also automatically advance to the final round of […]