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. […]

Garden presents flags, flowers, 4th of July fun

Garden presents flags, flowers, 4th of July fun

By Sydney Manchester Celebrate the Fourth of July holiday at the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden during Independence Day Family Fun Weekend presented by Primrose Schools in Dallas – Fort Worth.  Independence Day Family Fun Weekend features several exciting events including a special glove encounter with Window to the Wild, live music, a petting zoo, […]

Local builder helps make dreams come true

Local builder helps make dreams come true

By Rosanne Lewis For Ford Stainback, building is in his blood. A luxury home builder, Stainback is following the tradition of his grandfather and father, both Dallas real estate developers and builders. With his first playhouse for Dallas CASA’s Parade of Playhouses and named for his four-year-old son Cal, Stainback may just be continuing the […]

East Dallas Cocktail Tour now boarding

East Dallas Cocktail Tour now boarding

Presented by the Greater East Dallas Chamber of Commerce (GEDCC), The East Dallas Cocktail Tour, which runs from July 1 through August 31, allows individuals to purchase a Passport for only $20. The Tour is a self-guided and offers a diverse range of drink specials and pricing from local businesses. The Passport is valued at […]

Gallery celebrates 5 years with new show

Gallery celebrates 5 years with new show

Blue Dragon Fine Art Gallery located in East Dallas invites the community to the celebration of its fifth anniversary on June 15 from 6-9 p.m. The Gallery is having an opening reception of the Hidden Layers Exhibition. The artists will be showing new works that display how they use their art to overcome challenges and […]

Fowler, Bezos join forces for children

Fowler, Bezos join forces for children

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 […]

Pride in Bloom returns to garden

Pride in Bloom returns to garden

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 […]