Kick off party gives HOPE!

Kick off party gives HOPE!

By Juliette Coulter To kick off its 15th annual Hope Party, Grant Halliburton Foundation hosted a kickoff event on July 25 at Simkhai in Highland Park Village where more than 60 guests gathered to learn more about the annual gala, set for Friday, November 22. Guests sipped beverages and sampled small bites provided by Bistro […]

Famous Texas couple to highlight work

Famous Texas couple to highlight work

New Friends New Life (NFNL) announces Camila and Matthew McConaughey (pictured) will headline its annual luncheon, on Friday, Sept. 20 at noon, at the OMNI Dallas Hotel. Academy Award-Winning Actor Matthew McConaughey is the CEO of the just keep livin Foundation and its founder along with his wife, Camila. “A Conversation with The McConaugheys” will […]

Garden prepares for holiday events

Garden prepares for holiday events

Celebrate Labor Day Weekend with friends or family at the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden. Presented by Primrose Schools in Dallas – Fort Worth, Labor Day Family Fun Weekend is chock full of activities the whole family will enjoy. Spend the holiday weekend immersed in nature. Beat the heat with extended summer hours as the […]

New series created to educate, inspire

New series created to educate, inspire

By Taylor Mayad At a time when schools are limiting the teaching of African American history and libraries are pulling books off shelves, the African American Museum, Dallas is launching a Freedom Schools series on Saturdays running now through Sept. 21.  The Freedom Schools are part of a national effort by the Association for the […]

Quinceañera show part of Hispanic heritage event

Quinceañera show part of Hispanic heritage event

Save the Date. Join the Dallas Arboretum for the 7th annual Hispanic Heritage Celebration, presented by Bank of America, on September 14 and 15. Indulge in two days of amazing food, vendors, live entertainment, and cooking demonstrations. Don’t miss the highlight of the weekend, the Quinceañera Fashion Show, kicking off the celebration on September 14. […]

Woodrow senior impresses investors

Woodrow senior impresses investors

By Taylor Mayad The University of North Texas at Dallas (UNT Dallas) hosted a pitch competition July 18 similar to “Shark Tank” featuring 11 Dallas ISD high school students vying for cash, a trip to New York City and the opportunity to impress investors during a national contest later this year. The group of juniors […]

Asian film fest has comedies, cowboys

Asian film fest has comedies, cowboys

The Asian Film Festival of Dallas (AFFD) announced the film lineup for this year’s 23rd edition of the film festival. Taking place July 25-28, AFFD’s opening night selection is Ning Hao’s Chinese comedy “The Movie Emperor,” the Centerpiece will be Marc Marriott’s fish-out-of-water tale “Tokyo Cowboy” and the closing night selection is Soi Cheang’s Hong […]

Only true MAVS fans need apply!

Only true MAVS fans need apply!

By Collin Kim This summer, the Dallas Mavericks are proud to host the Second Annual True Maverick Camp, the first-of-its-kind lifetime experience for die-hard MFFLs who’ve always wondered what it’s like to be a Dallas Mavericks player. True Mavericks will get drafted by Dallas Mavericks General Manager Nico Harrison, coached by Head Coach Jason Kidd […]

Annual event will be out of this world

Annual event will be out of this world

In celebration of the 55th anniversary of National Moon Day, the Frontiers of Flight Museum will host its 16th annual Moon Day event. Taking place Saturday, July 20 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., this enriching and engaging day of space exploration will feature interactive activities, one-of-a-kind exhibits and space-themed presentations for the entire community […]

McRae’s celebrates milestone event

McRae’s celebrates milestone event

Fourth of July weekend, the award-winning bistro and cocktail bar is bursting with excitement as they celebrate not only our nation’s independence, but the first year serving friends and neighbors in the East Dallas community. During dinner service on Friday, July 5 through Sunday, July 7, Chef Alejandro will present a patriotic prix fixe menu. […]