Get a ‘wiff’ of classic baseball game

Get a ‘wiff’ of classic baseball game

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 […]

Quiz: What’s your cat trying to tell you?

Quiz: What’s your cat trying to tell you?

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 […]

Baked New Potato Salad

Baked New Potato Salad

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 […]

Greatness doesn’t define careers

Greatness doesn’t define careers

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 […]

Opening season features ‘Hansel and Gretel’

Opening season features ‘Hansel and Gretel’

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.  […]

Bath House seeking artists

Bath House seeking artists

The Bath House Cultural Center is seeking art for its 36th annual Day of the Dead exhibition. The show, titled Día de Muertos: Estampas de Vida (Day of the Dead: Prints of Life), will include prints and altars by artists from the DFW area and the rest of Texas.  The exhibition will highlight and celebrate […]

Dallas’ heat melts senses while ‘Frozen’ thaws hearts

Dallas’ heat melts senses while ‘Frozen’ thaws hearts

By Shari Goldstein Stern From the first notes of the orchestra’s swelling overture, followed by rhythmic vocals in tongue, it’s likely that “Frozen” has a connection to the same genius that brought Tony-winners “The Lion King” and “Aladdin” to Broadway and stages around the world. Disney, perhaps? Disney’s Tony-nominated Best Musical opened by Broadway Dallas […]

Pecan Shortcakes

Pecan Shortcakes

2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour  1 cup chopped pecans  1/4 cup granulated sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder  1/2 teaspoon baking soda  1/4 teaspoon kosher salt  1/2 cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces  1 cup cold buttermilk  Whipped cream and  berries, for serving In the bowl of a food processor, add flour, […]

Harmonies come to life in smash hit

Harmonies come to life in smash hit

By Haley DiFonzo Broadway Dallas and Broadway Across America (BAA) are thrilled to announce that single tickets for the Broadway smash hit musical “Ain’t Too Proud — The Life And Times Of The Temptations,” will go on sale Friday, July 29. Tickets will be available online at BroadwayDallas.org and by phone at 800-982-2787. “Ain’t Too […]

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