The McKinney Avenue Transit Authority (MATA) celebrated 32 years of streetcar service to Dallas residents, businesses and visitors on Thursday, July 22. In 1983, MATA was founded to return heritage streetcars to the urban fabric of Dallas. Two Dallas residents, Phil Cobb and Ed Landrum, began championing the idea after discovering tracks on McKinney Avenue […]
Greater East Dallas Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominations for its annual Business of the Year Awards. There are five categories for consideration, and each nominee will be placed in the appropriate category that fits their criteria. Once nominations are received, each nominee will receive a form to fill out for more detailed information for […]
By Judy Babb If you want someone to rub you the right way, you’ll want to find your way to the block party at 9219 Garland Rd., located between Buckner Boulevard and the Arboretum. The party is from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, July 17 in front of Well Ground Coffee Community. Four women-owned […]
Klyde Warren Park is excited to announce its first Art Showcase of 2021 on Saturday, July 10. Stop by to check out fresh talent and handcrafted art brought to you by Curate Local, a Dallas-based collective celebrating all that makes the community special through highly curated, specialized markets. Enjoy live entertainment from local musicians, get […]
Dallas Heritage Village’s Old-Fashioned Fourth of July celebration is back. Delicious food by Smokey Ray’s BBQ will be available, and visitors can cool off with Kona Ice. Visitors are invited to bring their bikes, trikes or scooters to participate in the All-Join-In-Parade for all families around the Village. Proceeds from every ticket sold will go […]
By Becky Mayad The African American Museum, Dallas will host the Smithsonian Institution’s stunning traveling exhibition, Men of Change: Power. Triumph. Truth. from now through Sept. 12. The exhibition presents the narrative of a nation through the profiles of significant African American men who are icons in the country’s historical and cultural landscape. Created by […]
Dallas Summer Musicals (DSM) and the Dallas Symphony Orchestra are pleased to announce an intimate string quartet performance by members of the DSO on Saturday, July 10 at 7:30 p.m. at the Music Hall at Fair Park. Take a trip through time and listen to the intimate and subtle expressions of musicians from the Dallas […]
The SPCA of Texas has announced its third annual Pet Photo Calendar Contest, allowing pet owners to share their favorite pet photos in hopes of winning a coveted spot in the SPCA of Texas’ 2022 calendar. To participate, people can register for the contest for $25 and submit their cutest pet photo. Then, registrants can […]
Community Partners of Dallas announces Academy Award-winning actress, The New York Times bestselling author, producer, director and true children’s advocate, Goldie Hawn, as the featured speaker for the 15th Annual Chick Lit Luncheon presented by Dr. Robert and Lara Tafel on Friday, Sept. 24 at the Hilton Anatole. Hawn authored two best-selling books: a memoir […]
A very lucky birthday girl who lives off White Rock Trail in Dallas had a super special party recently. She and her friends enjoyed some good, clean fun with The Bubble Truck. According to their website: “The Bubble Truck parks in your driveway, turns on the amazing bubble machines and your crew is guided through […]