By Dr. Beth Leermakers Interacting with animals can be good for your physical and mental health. Studies have shown that petting a dog or cat lowers blood pressure and reduces stress. Several research studies have demonstrated the stress reducing benefits of interacting with dogs, cats and even horses. As a horse person, I swear by […]
From AT&T Staff Reports The AT&T Performing Arts Center presents “The Great 30.” Inspired by the experimental nature of the Elevator Project, the production proposed is an interactive, site-specific, dance performance taking place on a complete tour of the AT&T Performing Arts Center. Using the entirety of the campus as a stage, Bombshell Dance Project […]
Filling: 6 cups hulled and quartered strawberries (I used strawberries from Highway 19 Produce from Good Local Market. Sweet like candy!) 1/4 cup brown sugar 3 tablespoons flour Juice of 1/2 lemon 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 pie crust, either homemade or packaged Flour, for rolling out pie crust 3 tablespoons butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces […]
By Theresa Webster For its 38th season, Undermain is creating an exciting array of diverse performance opportunities to inspire and enrich the community and support artists in North Texas. As the COVID-19 pandemic and the fluctuating infection rate continue, the theater hopes to be able to offer live performances in addition to the virtual streaming […]
By David Mullen It has been a ritual for young sports fans for generations. Mow lawns. Wash cars. Sell lemonade. Do chores around the house. Maybe even get a paper route. You did whatever it took to have your own money and not just any money. Baseball card money. My retailer of choice was Art’s […]
Suzie Patterson and Shelia Huffman hosted a book launching and luncheon last week for local author Valda Dracopoulos to celebrate her first novel, “Woven Web.” Since childhood, Dracopoulos has loved writing stories and journaling them in notebooks. To her family and friends, she is a storyteller. “Woven Web” is a murder mystery set in small-town […]
Prepare to be captivated by the holiday season as Enchant, the whimsical and heartfelt Christmas light maze and village, announced their return to Dallas from Nov. 26-Jan. 2. Known for transporting guests to a world of festive wonder, Enchant is proud to present The Great Search, the first in a series of five fascinating adventures. […]
4 (1/2-inch thick) slices baguette 4 cups watermelon, seeds removed and cubed 1 cup chopped tomatoes 2 cucumbers, seeded and diced 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced 6 baby sweet peppers, thinly sliced 1/2 jalapeno, diced (or to taste) 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for bread 1/3 cup red wine vinegar 1/4 teaspoon smoked […]
By Ariana Hajibashi It’s been a trying time for restaurants. Nearly 18 months out from the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, businesses are struggling to hire, and restaurants in particular are competing for a shrinking workforce. Greenville Avenue Pizza Company has always prided itself on paying competitive wages and investing in employee growth. Now, the […]
By David Mullen Danielle Cocanougher has gone through a lot in the past year. As co-owner of Texas Golf Shows and show producer of the DFW Golf Show, she had to postpone the event scheduled for March due to COVID-19 concerns while keeping sponsors, vendors and fans motivated. She also found time to have her […]