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 […]
Heartbroken by the Luka Dončić trade? Need some friendly, feel-good basketball to mend the pain? Benefiting St. Philip’s School & Community Center, the inaugural All-Star 3X3 Basketball Tournament for adult players will tip off Sunday, March 2, from 1-7 p.m. at St. Philip’s Snyder Activity Center. Team registration and spectator tickets are available at stphilips1600.org/destiny/3×3.cfm. […]
Comerica Bank will host its 10th annual North Texas Prom Dress Drive during the month of February at seven participating banking centers. Donations will benefit local teens served by Boys & Girls Clubs of Collin County, Dallas CASA and Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Dallas, who otherwise may not be able to afford formal […]
The State Fair of Texas (Fair) is excited to announce that the 2025 food and beverage concessionaire application and the 2025 commercial exhibits application are now available online. The annual State Fair of Texas comprises a vast collection of small businesses — more than 90 concessionaires and more than 200 exhibitors come together to celebrate […]
By Andy Morgan A decade ago, Greta and Michael Mittman stepped out of the high-tech world of coding, cubicles and conference calls and into a simpler one of water, wind and memorable Texas sunsets. And they’ve never looked back. The Mittmans are the owners of the Spirit of Dallas sailboat, a sleek, 38-foot catamaran that’s […]
McRae’s American Bistro & Cocktail offers a lot to love on Valentine’s Day. The ambiance of the warm and inviting dining room sets an impressive scene for a cozy gathering with a sweetheart or a comfortable gathering with friends. The delicious three-course Prix Fixe menu begins with a choice of appetizers: Texas Pimiento & Gulf […]
From Staff Reports Monster Yogurt is excited to announce the launch of its 12th Annual Book Drive, designed to benefit underserved schools in Dallas. This year’s drive will run through the end of February. For every book donated, patrons will receive one free ounce of frozen yogurt as a token of appreciation. Ava Skipworth, founder […]
By Jeff Smith The North Texas Food Bank (NTFB) is set to celebrate the 25th anniversary of its Empty Bowls fundraiser on Thursday, February 27, from 6-9 p.m. at the Perot Family Campus in Plano. Presented by Kroger, the event will feature bowl-friendly dishes from top local chefs, drinks and the opportunity to select a […]
The Dallas CASA Young Professionals will host the annual CASAblanca casino party at 8 p.m. on February 7 at The Hall on Dragon. Named one of the top spring events every philanthropic young professional in Dallas should attend, CASAblanca attracts some of Dallas’ most fun and involved young professionals coming together for casino games, dancing, […]