By David Mullen When comparing Dallas’ first organized marathon with the 2025 BMW Dallas Marathon Festival running Friday, Dec. 12 to Sunday, Dec. 14, it’s not even a race. On March 6, 1971, the Dallas White Rock Marathon attracted 82 runners from across Texas and as far as California and New York. Runners were […]
By Catherine Wendlandt The Dallas Opera’s (TDO) Linda and Mitch Hart Institute for Women Conductors (HIWC) won top honors in its category today at the prestigious International Opera Awards in Athens, Greece. TDO’s Board Chair Quincy Roberts was on hand to receive the award for Equal Opportunities and Impact on behalf of the company and […]
Seasoning Mix: 3 teaspoons kosher salt 2 teaspoons cumin 2 teaspoons chili powder 1 teaspoon smoked paprika 1 teaspoon garlic powder Soup: 2 pounds ground beef 2 onions, diced 1 (28-ounce) can diced or crushed fire-roasted tomatoes 4 cups chicken or beef broth 1 (15-ounce) can black or pinto beans 1 cup corn kernels Broken […]
By Juliette Coulter Lyric Stage, a theatre company dedicated to the development and preservation of the musical, presents “Forever Plaid — Plaid Tidings,” a holiday classic by Stewart Ross. The show runs from December 5-21 at the Lyric Stage Studio located at 1170 Quaker St., Dallas, TX 75207. General admission tickets and reserved café tables […]
By Becky Deo The SPCA of Texas presents the 35th annual Home for the Holidays events at NorthPark Center (8687 N. Central Expressway, 75225). “Bark + Build” showcases exclusive, state-of-the-art dog homes and cat condos, designed and created through a partnership with the American Institute of Architects Dallas (AIA) and TEXO, The Construction Association. The […]
By Taylor Mayad Powell The African American Museum, Dallas (AAMD) will present Sunday Call to Church: The Art of Clementine Hunter opening Friday, Dec. 5 in the Museum’s Folk Art Gallery (located on the main level). Free and open to the public, the exhibition celebrates the remarkable vision and enduring legacy of self-taught Louisiana artist […]
By David Mullen There are many reasons to be thankful for sports. We appreciate the incredible talents of NL MVP Shohei Ohtani and AL MVP Aaron Judge, the flair of the NBA Champion Oklahoma City Thunder, the gritty play of Buffalo Bills QB Josh Allen and Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh, the creative mind of […]
5 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 onion, diced 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1/4 cup flour 1 quart half-and-half 2 cups chicken or vegetable stock 1 head broccoli, cut into very small pieces 1/2 pound sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (not pre-shredded cheese) Chili oil, for garnish (optional) In a large saucepan or Dutch […]
By Stephanie Hudiburg The Deep Ellum Block Party is back on November 22 and this year’s music festival will feature headline performances from rock greats Mothership and acclaimed country-folk artist Joshua Ray Walker. The all-day, all-night celebration is completely free and will take over the entire Deep Ellum Cultural District. The celebration begins with a […]
By David Mullen On November 11, the Dallas Mavericks ownership fired GM Nico Harrison, the orchestrator of one of the worst trades in sports history. Not only did he trade fan favorite and once-in-a-generation player Luka Doncic to the hated Los Angeles Lakers for aging and oft-injured forward Anthony “Street Clothes” Davis, he made another […]