By Elizabeth Lenart Juliette Fowler Communities (JFC), one of the oldest organizations in Dallas serving youth and elders, has partnered with Bezos Academy to open a tuition-free, Montessori-inspired year-round preschool on its campus. Bezos Academy Dallas – Lakewood will feature three classrooms, a dedicated workspace for educators and an outdoor play area. The program will […]
The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden celebrates LGBTQ+ Pride Month with the return of the third annual Pride in Bloom celebration presented by Polestar Grapevine on Saturday, June 8 and Sunday, June 9 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The event returns with a weekend highlighting local LGBTQ+ artisans, entertainers, chefs and small businesses. Pride […]
Dallas’ Dr. Charlotte Hodges (pictured), who is chair of the Surgery Department at White Rock Medical Center and the center’s Bariatric Director, is one of three bariatric surgeons featured in TLC’s new series “Botched Bariatrics.” The show tells the stories of patients who have suffered profoundly since their original bariatric surgeries were performed, and how […]
By David Mullen On May 8, the Dallas City Council approved nearly $300,000 to Fair Park’s management firm Oak View Group to make the Cotton Bowl available in 2024 for a mysterious sports team. On May 9 at Klyde Warren Park, the mystery was solved. Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson and league and team officials announced […]
Texas Women’s Foundation held #BESTSELF 2024 and the Leadership Forum & Awards Celebration on April 30 at the Omni Dallas Hotel. The day started with more than 200 middle and high school young women who attended #BESTSELF 2024, a leadership program of Texas Women’s Foundation. With the Empowered theme, the breakout sessions featured Girls Inc. […]
Join neighbors and sample some of East Dallas’ restaurants, artisans and local businesses at the Greater East Dallas Chamber of Commerce’s MEET East Dallas on Thursday, May 16 at Caddo Office Reimagined at 6301 Gaston Avenue from 5-7 p.m. Presenting Sponsor is Texas Tree Transformations LLC and Host Sponsor is Caddo Office Reimagined. This event […]
Give the gift of laughter to your mom on her special day! Celebrate Mother’s Day at Backdoor Comedy Club located at 940 E. Beltline Rd., Richardson, Texas, 75081. Selected “Best Comedy Club” by D Magazine and Dallas Observer, The Backdoor is Dallas’ longest running stand-up comedy club. To honor mother’s everywhere, the club is proud […]
Half Price Books (HPB) has been in Mesquite since 1994 and has great customers in the area. But, due to a decline in customer traffic, the owners made the decision to close at the end of their lease. The store will close Sunday, May 5. Everyone at HPB hopes to see their loyal customers at […]
The Dallas Arboretum will host the fourth annual Black Heritage Celebration on Saturday, May 18 and Sunday, May 19. The weekend celebration showcases the unique talents, art, fashion and businesses from the local Black community who have garnered national and international acclaim. Events include chef demonstrations, live entertainment and a curated Black-owned vendor market with […]
By Jennifer Foster YAM, a dedicated partner in applying yoga to emotional as well as physical wellness, announced its partnership with Nancy Watson (griefyogadallas.com) to launch Yoga for Grief and Loss. This collaboration aims to provide a supportive space for individuals to explore how yoga can aid in navigating the complex emotions associated with grief […]