Themes in new show include Blackland Prairie

Themes in new show include Blackland Prairie

By Andrea Lamarsaude Art on Main presents Wander: Explorations, Real and Imagined, a solo exhibition by Dallas-based artist Karen Vanderpool-Haerle, on view through March 7.  An Opening Reception will be held Saturday, Feb. 21 from 6–9 p.m. Refreshments will be served). A Closing Reception will take place Saturday, March 7 from 1:30–3:30 p.m.   Wander […]

Stars’ drive to playoffs temporarily grounded

Stars’ drive to playoffs temporarily grounded

By David Mullen Like the new Tormenta Rampaging Run, opening in March at Six Flags over Texas, the Dallas Stars 2025-26 season has been a rollercoaster ride. Unlike Tormenta, the season thus far has not come close to dropping 309 feet at 87 miles per hour like the theme park’s new state-of-the art attraction promises. […]

Celebration to welcome Year of the Horse

Celebration to welcome Year of the Horse

By Taylor Mayad Families are invited to ring in the Year of the Horse with lion and dragon dances, special crafts and more on Saturday, Feb. 21 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. NorthPark Center, the Crow Museum of Asian Art of The University of Texas at Dallas, and Bookmarks, a Dallas Public Library, are proud to […]

Retrospective returns Madrazo to spotlight

Retrospective returns Madrazo to spotlight

By Taylor Mayad The Meadows Museum, SMU, presents a full season of public programs this spring in conjunction with Raimundo de Madrazo, the first-ever retrospective dedicated to the celebrated Spanish painter, on view February 22–June 21. Highlights include a multi-part humanities lecture series, curator-led gallery talks, a free family day, preschool playdates and art-making opportunities […]

Garden ready for picture-perfect spring

Garden ready for picture-perfect spring

By Marshall Detwiler Spring arrives in Dallas with the return of Dallas Blooms, presented by Amegy Bank, the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden’s most iconic annual tradition. Running February 21 through April 12, Dallas Blooms welcomes the city back to spring with more than 500,000 blooming bulbs planted throughout the garden.  Across the season, sweeping […]

Cats are ‘obligate carnivores.’ Who knew?

Cats are ‘obligate carnivores.’ Who knew?

By Beth Leermakers If you’ve ever wondered why your cat turns up her nose at veggies but goes wild for meat, there’s a good reason. Cats aren’t just picky — they’re obligate carnivores with very specific nutritional needs shaped by thousands of years of hunting. Understanding what cats must eat (and what they should never […]

Leagues complicit in surge of sports gambling

Leagues complicit in surge of sports gambling

By David Mullen ESPN’s Scott Van Pelt is the last remaining “SportsCenter” anchor who connects veteran sports viewers to the show’s original style. Each “SportsCenter” was filled with highlights and information, and it was unthinkable to go a day without watching Chris Berman, Dan Patrick, Keith Olberman, Linda Cohn, Kenny Mayne, Stuart Scott and others […]

S’mores Fudge

S’mores Fudge

Crust: 2 cups graham cracker crumbs (from about 16 crackers) 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted, plus more for pan Fudge: 3 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk 1/4 cup unsalted butter 1 (10-ounce) bag mini marshmallows Heat oven to 350° F. Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper and butter […]

Ballet, orchestra join forces

Ballet, orchestra join forces

By Freya Bergren The Orchestra of New Spain’s 2025-26 Season offers an exciting and varied representation of music from the baroque to early 20th century. The major production at Moody Performance Hall focuses on dance, with a fully staged double bill of the ballet/operas titled “Pulcinella: Reimagined and El Amor Brujo” with partners Avant Chamber […]

Keeping bees can lower property taxes

Keeping bees can lower property taxes

By Michael Kelling Texas law allows bees and bee hives to qualify for reducing property taxes on small plots of land. Dennis Herbert drafted the original legislation for the current bee law that allows small acreage landowners to receive their agricultural valuation if they wish by raising bees on their property. Herbert will be at […]

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