By Shari Goldstein Stern When grown women are directed to transform into teenage girls with high-pitched voices spouting West Coast jargon like, “I know, right?” accentuated with the region’s distinctive inflection, connecting with a Texas audience is challenging. Both dialogue and lyrics may not be discernible for a mature crowd. Last Wednesday night’s audience at […]
1 small onion, diced 1 celery rib, diced 1 garlic clove, minced 1/2 red bell pepper, diced into 1/2-inch pieces 1 eggplant, diced into 1/2-inch pieces 2 tablespoons golden raisins 1/2 tablespoon tomato paste 1 can (14.5 ounces) crushed tomatoes 2 tablespoons chopped pitted kalamata olives 1/2 tablespoon capers 1/2 tablespoon red wine vinegar Salt […]
By David Mullen The Dallas Stars qualified for the 2022 Stanley Cup playoffs in the last week of the season. Despite a final stretch against inferior teams, the Stars needed an epic collapse by the Nashville Predators in the final game of the season to secure the first Wild Card spot in the Western Conference […]
By Dr. Beth Leermakers Some animal mothers go to extraordinary lengths to birth and/or raise their young. In celebration of Mother’s Day, let’s honor a few animal Super Moms: Giant Pacific Octopus — The Ultimate Sacrifice Giant Pacific Octopuses mate only once, toward the end of their three to five year life span. About a […]
By Shari Goldstein Stern The moment you hear the smooth, but powerful beat of “Movin’ Out,” on Friday, May 6 at 8 p.m. in the Eisemann Performance Center in Richardson, you will know you’re at the right place. You will feel the beat again on Friday, June 10 with “GO NOW!” Both concerts are just […]
By Taylor Mayad Ushering in the summer season with a colorful celebration of Indian culture and spirituality, the third annual Festival of Joy will take place on Saturday, May 21, from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. at Klyde Warren Park (2012 Woodall Rodgers Fwy., Dallas). The free festival, presented by Kalachandji’s, Sewell Lexus and American Airlines, brings […]
6 eggs, hard boiled and peeled 1/2 cup kim chee, minced, plus more for garnish 1/4 cup mayonnaise 2 tablespoons rice vinegar 2 tablespoons gochujang (Korean chili paste) 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil Diced cooked bacon, for garnish Toasted sesame seeds, for garnish Cut eggs in half lengthwise and scoop yolks into a medium mixing bowl. […]
By Dorothy Buechel Save the Date! The Native Plants and Prairies Day festival is returning to the Bath House Cultural Center on May 7 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Enjoy nature displays, lectures, tours and children’s activities at this free event presented by the Native Prairies Association of Texas and the Texas Master Naturalist (North Texas […]
Dallas Park and Recreation Department spraygrounds will open weekends only (Sat. and Sun. 10 a.m.-8 p.m.) beginning April 30 through Memorial Day Weekend. Regular (seven days a week) operations will begin Memorial Day weekend. Spraygrounds are open to the public and are not available for private reservation. However, the picnic pavilions located adjacent to the […]
By Judy Babb For Elui Enrique Paredes, joining the East Dallas Masonic Lodge #1200 was an easy decision. Then 26, Paredes, now a 10-year member, recalled his days in college as a member of a Latino fraternity Sigma Lambda Beta. After graduation from the University of Texas Dallas, he knew he needed to be a […]