By Suzanne Calvin The Dallas Opera is proud to announce the winner of the 2019 “Maria Callas Debut Artist of the Year” Award: the incredible, one-of-a-kind American mezzo-soprano Stephanie Blythe (pictured at right), for her saucy, scene-stealing portrayal of Mistress Quickly in the critically-acclaimed spring production of Verdi’s “Falstaff.” This prestigious award, named after one […]
By Shelia Huffman Contestants from all throughout the state vying for the title “Ms. Texas Senior America” gathered in the beautiful Overlook Tower of CC Young Retirement Community recently to enjoy a tea in their honor. The Ms. Senior America Pageant is the world’s first and foremost pageant to emphasize and give honor to women […]
By Rosanne Lewis Dallas CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) needs more African American volunteers to serve our community’s abused and neglected children living in foster care. More than 40 percent of the children served by Dallas CASA are African American. However, only 18 percent of CASA’s volunteer advocates are African American. A CASA volunteer is […]
Fair Park First, the non-profit organization created to oversee the management and stewardship of Fair Park, in partnership with Spectra and Biederman Redevelopment Ventures, has announced that it will offer free community programming each Saturday in June and July, beginning June 8. All programs and activities will take place around Leonhardt Lagoon at historic Fair […]
The Dallas Opera is proud to announce the names of the 12 distinguished professionals (six conductors, three administrators and four American observers) selected to participate in the fifth annual residency of the Linda and Mitch Hart Institute for Women Conductors at The Dallas Opera taking place Oct. 27–Nov. 9 in Dallas, Texas: Tiffany Chang (USA); […]
The Exchange Club of Lake Highlands has presented 57 scholarship awards to graduating seniors at Lake Highlands High School. The awards totaled $153,000 and were presented at a club breakfast on May 10. These awards are made on an annual basis and have been given since 1971. To date, more than $2,500,000 in awards have […]
When Wackym’s Kitchen recently moved in down the street from Lakewood Brewing Company, the two independently-owned businesses decided to join up for a decadent pairing. Known for crisp and crunchy, unique and classic cookie varieties, Wackym’s latest release is appropriately called The Temptress, since it uses Lakewood’s Temptress stout in the recipe. Notes of chocolate, […]
By David Mullen Here we go again. On May 14, the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) in essence tabled the controversial topic regarding “student-athletes” being compensated to an internal committee. The issue comes up almost every year, about the time that universities are gearing up for their upcoming — and very lucrative — football seasons. […]
Summer is just around the corner, but you don’t need a calendar to know that it’s getting hot outside. For many, the rising temperatures means hiding inside with the A/C blasting. But not everyone is so fortunate. So, to assist the community, Lowest Greenville is hosting a fan and window unit drive benefiting Adult Protective […]
By Amity Thomas Dallas’ favorite producer only farmers market organization — Good Local Markets — launches the brand new Lakewood Village Farmers Market on Sunday, May 19 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at the southeast corner of Mockingbird Lane and Abrams Road. Good Local Markets has been dedicated to showcasing all local produce, meats and eggs, […]