Artist offers microgrants to single artist mothers

Artist offers microgrants to single artist mothers

By Mia Estrada/KERA News Dallas-based performance artist Christian Cruz is continuing a second round of the “Artist Mama Fund,” which awards micro-grants to single-artist mothers.  Cruz, a mom herself, often addresses her Tejana identity and breastfeeding in her work. She was raised by a single mother and wants to be a service to her community, […]

Banana Bread Foster

Banana Bread Foster

1 1/2 cups all purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 cup butter (1 stick), melted 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup dark brown sugar 2 eggs 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1/2 cup buttermilk 3 medium ripe bananas, mashed To flambé, optional  (per 4 slices):  2 tablespoons butter 2 […]

Quick Brisket Bites

Quick Brisket Bites

Rub: 1 cup dark brown sugar 1/2 cup chili powder 1/4 cup smoked salt or kosher salt 1 brisket (flat or point cut), about 3 pounds, cut into  1 1/2-inch chunks Sauce: 1/2 cup rub 1/2 cup brown sugar  1/4 cup tomato paste 1/4 cup cider vinegar Salt and pepper Whisk together rub ingredients. Remove […]

Free concert explores musical visionary

Free concert explores musical visionary

By Emily Guthrie In celebrating Women’s History Month, CLARA’S INFLUENCE: a Hallam Family Concert examines the artistry of Clara Schumann with a free, online concert on Saturday, March 27. A prodigious pianist and a gifted composer, Clara Schumann was a musical visionary. Through her music and her writings, alongside works by Robert Schumann, Johannes Brahms, […]

Fair encourages creative energy to flow

Fair encourages creative energy to flow

By Karissa Condoianis The State Fair of Texas is excited to announce that the 2021 Creative Arts Handbook and registration for the 2021 Creative Arts contests are now available online. While many of us are still spending more time at home than usual, entering a Creative Arts competition is the perfect way for you and […]

Brave effort tops National League

Brave effort tops National League

By David Mullen Here comes the 2021 Major League Baseball season, with thoughts of a 162-game season played in front of full stadiums later in the season and without goofy rules like a National League DH and the World Series being played at a neutral site in very neutral Arlington.  It was bad enough the […]

Make Easter fun while supporting a great cause

Make Easter fun while supporting a great cause

By Dr. Beth Leermakers Give your pet a special Easter celebration — and help Spay Neuter Network (SNN) create compassionate communities free of homeless pets — by ordering an Easter Bone Hunt Box ($25). Proceeds support SNN’s three nonprofit clinics, which help people care for their pets by offering low-cost/no-cost spay/neuter and affordable wellness care […]

Slow Roasted Harissa Salmon

Slow Roasted Harissa Salmon

3/4 cup vegetable oil 1/2 cup harissa 2 garlic cloves, grated 2 lemons 4 (6- to 8 ounce) salmon filets Salt and pepper Heat oven to 275F. Line a baking sheet with parchment or foil. In a small bowl, whisk together oil, harissa, garlic, and juice of 1 lemon.  Thinly slice second lemons and arrange […]

GAPCo. takes Reuben to new levels

GAPCo. takes Reuben to new levels

By Ariana Hajibashi The Reuben is a classic sandwich, combining corned beef, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut and Russian dressing. Some people see a good thing and leave it alone. But not the pizza wizards at Greenville Avenue Pizza Company. They see a delicious sandwich and think: “Hey, this would make an even better pizza.” The just-launched […]

Robinson leads off new series

Robinson leads off new series

By Suzanne Calvin The Dallas Opera announced it will be launching a new, three-event “Welcome Back” Song Series in the Winspear Opera House commencing March 31. The company’s first event in the Winspear since it was forced to cease live performances in February 2020 because of COVID-19, the new series will feature four celebrated opera […]

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