By Tristan Hallman Mayor Eric Johnson announced this week he is partnering with TikTok as part of its first ever Small Biz Block Party, a nationwide 20-event workshop series where business owners can come together to learn industry-leading tools and tactics that will help them reach new communities and grow their business. The Small Biz […]
The 16th annual Autumn at the Arboretum returns September 18 through October 31 with more than 90,000 pumpkins, gourds and squash, hailing from THE pumpkin capital of Texas, Floydada, throughout the garden. The signature display comes alive with larger-than-life insect topiaries, fascinatingly bugged-out 20-foot-tall pumpkin houses, and, of course, a maze for younger visitors. Special […]
By Gordon Shattles Student art from the Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) Student Art Contest is on display at Dallas Love Field Airport through August 31. This year’s theme “Everyday Heroes Ride DART,” gave young artists the chance to salute the hometown heroes that have kept our community going during the pandemic — everyday people […]
By Nancy Hong It is time once again for the prestigious Dallas 100 Entrepreneurship Awards. This year’s CEO Reception will be held on the SMU campus on October 21; the formal awards ceremony will take place Thursday, November 18 at the luxurious Omni Hotel, located in downtown Dallas. The Dallas 100 Entrepreneurship Awards, for more […]
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 […]