By Juliette Coulter The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden’s horticultural staff, with the help of up to 30 additional seasonal gardeners, are laying out and planting more than 500,000 spring-blooming bulbs throughout the 66-acre garden. As one of the city’s dirtiest jobs, these gardeners know that their hard work will result in the most spectacular […]
By Juliette Coulter For those parking and traveling in and out of Dallas Love Field this holiday season, especially Dallas Mavericks fans, there is a wonderful surprise. And just in time for the NBA tip off, too. The airport has opened Garage C, with a Dallas Mavericks themed floor designed by local graffiti artist Tex […]
It’s time to leave 2020 behind and look forward to a new year! To kick off 2021 and encourage people to enjoy the gardens and the outdoors, the Dallas Arboretum is offering $5 general admission beginning January 2 for the entire month. Dave Forehand, Dallas Arboretum’s vice president of gardens, said: “The theme of this […]
Santa Claus may look a little different this year with a mask and sitting behind plexiglass, but he’s still ready to greet children and their families at the Dallas Arboretum’s Holiday at the Arboretum, which runs from now until Dec. 31. Making sure he’s “socially safe Santa,” the Jolly Old Man dons a face shield […]
Back Country Barbeque Restaurant has been in business since 1975, and is located on Greenville Avenue just north of Park Lane. Earnest Griffith (pictured) has been the pitmaster at Back Country since its inception. Earnest has put in six to seven days a week for 45 years preparing smoked brisket, ribs, pork, etc. for Back […]
By Hannah Carnefix For the past 33 years, the Trains at NorthPark benefiting Ronald McDonald House of Dallas (RMHD) has delighted generations of Dallas families as one of our city’s premier holiday traditions. Since 1987, the Trains have raised more than $13 million for RMHD, allowing us to serve more than 39,000 families. The […]
CELEBRATING 45 YEARS IN WHITE ROCK! By David Mullen They are the original pop-up stores that every winter transform a vacant space or parking area into the neighborhood Christmas tree lot. But this is not your ordinary retail pop-up. The Christmas tree lot owned by Jeff Patton is lit up by his wry sense of […]
By Tristin Hallman Mayor Eric Johnson announced a new task force that will make recommendations meant to help turn Dallas into a top city for startup businesses and entrepreneurs. To lead the Mayor’s Task Force on Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Mayor Johnson has named two co-chairs: Trey Bowles, the co-founder and executive chairman of the DEC […]
By Sharon Adams Regina Bruce, a member of the Board of Trustees of the Dallas Magnolias and chair of this event, is honored to announce Robert Griffin III, “RG3,” as the honorary chair of the Holiday Drive presented by independent registered investment advisor CAPTRUST benefiting the children of Vogel Alcove. “Dallas Magnolias is thrilled to […]
By Shari Goldstein Stern As taking care of your health goes, what can be more precious than keeping your eyes in shape? There is so much more ongoing maintenance, too, when you have corrected vision — or need it. Dr. Karena Greenstein is the owner of Eye 2 Eye Care, located in a free-standing building […]