Mockingbird Station (MBS) is celebrating the end of summer with an event perfect for the August heat. The MBS Summer Wave event is on Saturday, Aug. 20, and will include day and nighttime festivities filled with several fun outdoor activities spread throughout Mockingbird Station. To kick things off, the daytime portion of the event will […]
By Judy Babb At 82, one would expect a person to start slowing down. C.W. Smith defies that expectation in every sense. He’s both mentally and physically a man of action. Smith — known to his friends as Charlie — is a man of many words, not only as the author of 13 books […]
By Shari Goldstein Stern You thought you had boarded all the pirate ships around town, with thrilling memories of Nicole Neely’s “Stede Bonnet: a f*****g pirate musical” earlier this year at Theatre Three. Who knew another pirate ship would dock in White Rock, northeast of Theatre Three, during this sweltering summer? A rare band of […]
This dressing is also delicious as a salad dressing for a spinach salad and pairs well with roasted salmon. 2 heads cauliflower, cut crosswise into “steaks” 4 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided 1 1/2 tablespoons rice vinegar 2 tablespoons white miso 1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame oil 1/4 cup water Heat oven to 425F. Line a baking […]
By David Mullen The Pickle Ball craze is everywhere. To the credit of the rapidly growing game, it is simple to play. Just find a tennis court that hasn’t grown up yet, a couple of paddles and a plastic ball with holes in it. While Pickle Ball has become uber trendy, a game featuring a […]
By Dr. Beth Leermakers “Dogs come when they’re called; cats take a message and get back to you later.” — Mary Bly Many cats are independent, aloof creatures, so it can be difficult to interpret their behavior and know what they’re thinking and […]
1½ pounds new potatoes ½ cup mayonnaise ¼ cup buttermilk 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar ¼ cup chopped fresh tarragon ¼ cup minced Italian parsley leaves ¼ cup chopped fresh chives Kosher salt and black pepper _______ Add potatoes to a large saucepan and cover with water. Season water with salt and bring to a […]
By David Mullen On July 31, NBA legend Bill Russell died peacefully at his home in the Seattle suburb with his wife, Jeannine, by his side. He was 88 years old. On Aug. 2, legendary sports announcer Vin Scully died peacefully at his home in Los Angeles with his family by his side. He was […]
By Shari Goldstein Stern Of the 58,000 calls received by Dallas Animal Services during 2020-2021, approximately 34,000 were reports of stray dogs, along with the helpless ones in confinement and those suffering from lack of care. Dog rescue is not “trendy.” It is a critical, ongoing need and a personal choice made by thousands of […]
Single tickets are available today for The Dallas Opera’s 65th Anniversary Season, opening Saturday, Oct. 8. The 2022/2023 season features four new-to-Dallas productions of works not seen on the Dallas Opera stage in more than a decade, world-renowned soprano Ying Fang in recital, family-friendly programming and the groundbreaking Hart Institute for Women Conductors Showcase Concert. […]