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 […]
After hosting the show online in 2020, the Bath House Cultural Center will present the 35th annual Day of the Dead art exhibition in its gallery spaces from October 16 to November 6. The center is seeking entries for this year’s Día de los Muertos: The Everlasting Bond exhibition. The deadline for submissions is Saturday, […]
By Dr. Beth Leermakers Doggie Splash Day. Pooch Plunge. Wags and Waves. The dog swimming events start soon, and my water-crazy lab and I are ready! I chose Maisie because she loves to swim and does well at pool parties. I took her to NRH20’s Doggie Beach Bash to be sure before I adopted her. […]
1/2 baguette, cut into 1-inch cubes 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar 1/4 cup olive oil 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved 1 bell pepper, chopped 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced 1/2 cup pitted kalamata olives, halved 1/2 cup crumbled feta 1 cup baby arugula 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano Heat oven […]
By David Mullen In their mission statement to the world, the nonprofit International Olympic Committee (IOC) is the “guardian of the Olympic Games and the leader of the Olympic Movement.” Their vision is to “Build a Better World through Sport.” But as the Tokyo Summer Olympic Games officially begin on Friday, July 23, the delta […]
By Karissa Condoianis State Fair of Texas concessionaires are officially off to the races with a new lineup of incredible, edible innovations for the public to taste at the Fair this fall. The 17th Annual Big Tex Choice Awards offers another year of exciting bites for all appetites. The 2021 lineup is bursting with flavor […]