Great jazz singer’s life comes to stage

Great jazz singer’s life comes to stage

To honor Black History Month, Lyric Stage will present “Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar & Grill” from January 31 to February 23. The show will be performed at the Lyric Stage Studio located at 1170 Quaker St., Dallas, TX 75207. General admission tickets and reserved café tables, ranging from $30 to $50, are now on […]

New neighborhood brings new purpose

New neighborhood brings new purpose

By Wilfredo Repuyan I have been in a state of malaise the past couple of years. Each day was dreary and dull, feeling as if I had no energy left or purpose in life.  Remembering the TV program “Life is Worth Living” featuring Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen, I was feeling guilty for not doing anything […]

Greatness of Ichiro leads to HOF inductions

Greatness of Ichiro leads to HOF inductions

By David Mullen One of baseball’s greatest hitters, Ichiro Suzuki, affectionately known as Ichiro, is already in one Baseball Hall of Fame. On January 21, Ichiro went for two and made it look easy.  After 19 Major League seasons, primarily with the Seattle Mariners, Ichiro was elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame and […]

Tuna and White Bean Salad

Tuna and White Bean Salad

Juice of 1 lemon 1 teaspoon whole grain mustard 3 ounces olive oil 1 (15 ounce) can white beans, drained and rinsed 1 can tuna packed in olive oil, crumbled 2 stalks celery, sliced 2 jarred roasted  red peppers, sliced 1/2 cup kalamata olives, halved 3 tablespoons chopped parsley Salt and pepper In a mixing […]

Jones style reminiscent of iconic NFL owner

Jones style reminiscent of iconic NFL owner

By David Mullen One may uncover the inspiration behind Dallas Cowboys owner and GM Jerry Jones’ management style by revisiting October 8, 2011. That was the day that Al Davis died. As captured by ESPN.com staff writer Todd Archer back in 2011, Jones spoke out about the former Oakland, Los Angeles and again Oakland Raiders […]

Unique exhibit offers glimpse into past

Unique exhibit offers glimpse into past

By Paulette Hopkins On the morning of April 15, 1912, the Titanic sank in the icy waters of the North Atlantic and has since sparked intrigue for its story and those of the people on board.  More than a century later, Titanic: The Exhibition will open for a limited engagement in Dallas following a highly […]

Celery Root Puree with Crispy Arugula

Celery Root Puree with Crispy Arugula

Puree: 2 pounds (about 2) celery root, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks 1 1/2 pounds (about 2) russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks 1 small yellow onion, peeled and cut into quarters 2 cups whole milk 2 cups water 5 tablespoons butter, cut into pieces Salt and white pepper Arugula:  3 cups […]

Cowboys’ woeful season mercifully ends

Cowboys’ woeful season mercifully ends

By David Mullen The NFL’s second season begins on Saturday, Jan. 11 with 14 playoff teams, none of which are named the Dallas Cowboys. Two teams —the two-time defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs and the Detroit Lions — have earned first round byes. A series of injuries, including a season ending hamstring injury […]

Local organist scores right notes for films

Local organist scores right notes for films

By Ed Bark It’s now been 60 years since troubadours Simon & Garfunkel made “The Sound of Silence” their first No. 1 hit.  It plays on. As does versatile organist Benjamin Kolodziej, who is still performing his own “sounds to silents.” It’s Kolodziej’s tribute to what long ago was standard practice before becoming an all […]

Colorful entertainment part of annual event

Colorful entertainment part of annual event

THE YEAR OF THE SNAKE Marking the Year of the Snake, the Crow Museum of Asian Art of The University of Texas at Dallas, in partnership with NorthPark Center, will present the Lunar New Year Celebration on Saturday, Jan. 25, from 10 a.m.-1 p.m., at NorthPark Center. Fun for all ages, this signature event, which […]