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 […]
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 […]