By Juliette Coulter Marilyn Herkimer Weber has vivid memories of trips to the Dallas Arboretum with her parents, Dorothy and Lawrence “Herkie” Herkimer, who were instrumental in helping the garden expand. “My family has had a long history with the Dallas Arboretum as my mom was one of the original Women’s Council members, and my […]
By Victoria Winkelman The Pollock Gallery of SMU’s Meadows School of the Arts will present Driving Lessons: Thirteen Stories, a solo exhibition by Dallas artist and Meadows alumnus Tim Coursey, from Dec. 12 through March 13. The exhibition was created in collaboration with the RISO BAR collective and its concurrent exhibit at the Pollock and […]
By Shari Goldstein Stern A star shines big and bright on Dallas in the form of Feleceia Wilson (formerly Feleceia Benton), who will be a welcome guest in your living room this winter. Scatting through Christmas classics, Ella Fitzgerald style, Wilson is a vision in her cozy set while dressed to the nines. WaterTower Theatre’s […]
By David Mullen The home of Trader’s Village, Louis Tussauds Palace of Wax, Ripley’s Believe It Or Not!, Lone Star Park and Epic Waters indoor waterpark is going global. Major League Cricket (MLC) is coming to Grand Prairie. Cricket is like Indian food. It is popular to billions of people, but an acquired taste in […]
St. Andrew United Methodist Church invites the community to safely celebrate the season at “Journey of Lights,” a new outdoor, immersive Christmas experience, Dec. 11-19 from 6-9 p.m., 5801 W. Plano Parkway, benefiting the church’s new mental health initiative, a program that will be available not only to church members but also to the community. […]
By Dr. Beth Leermakers As the new year approaches, it’s time to think about your pet’s wellbeing. Like people, cats and dogs need a healthy diet, plenty of exercise, and mental stimulation to be physically and mentally healthy. Here are 12 ways to enhance your pet’s wellness (set to the tune of The 12 Days […]
1/4 cup vegetable oil 1/4 cup flour 1 large yellow onion, diced 1 green bell pepper, diced 4 stalks celery, diced 2 teaspoons dried thyme 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1/2 teaspoon cayenne 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces 4 cups chicken stock 12 ounces […]
By David Mullen The Zoom call with the family has been made, the apple cobbler portion of the Swanson turkey TV dinner is bubbling and you are wearing your best pair of sweat pants. Welcome to Thanksgiving 2020 and the seventh annual Turkey of the Year awards presented by Rolaids. Pour another glass of 2018 […]
The Orchestra of New Spain (ONS) presents Christmas at Our Redeemer on Sunday, Dec. 6 at 6 p.m. Enjoy a refreshing and joyous Christmas celebration with baroque Spanish and New World villancicos (carols) and solo cantatas in this soaring space. A Christmas cantata by Francisco Courcelle will feature an alto solo by Nicolas Garza. Other […]
From DSO Staff Reports The Dallas Symphony Orchestra announces the residency of The Concert Truck during the holiday season. From mid-November through mid-December, the DSO and The Concert Truck will present collaborative community concerts across the city, featuring musicians of the DSO and other arts organizations. Concerts will be held outdoors with audiences and performers […]