Oh, Danny Boy, the pipes, the pipes are calling everyone to Fair Park in Dallas for the 38th Annual North Texas Irish Festival to celebrate the rich tradition of Irish and Celtic culture March 6-8 with a three-day festival that is family-friendly and tons of fun. Tens of thousands will come from across Texas and […]
By Stephan Sardone Hardly a day goes by without a story on local news outlets about a house fire. Oftentimes, the cause is faulty or outdated electrical support. If you have an older home, the wiring is more susceptible to problems, which could be hazardous or, at worst, catastrophic. This is not a sexy remodel. […]
By R. H. Lannen West Dallas staple Oishii has finally found its way to this side of the bridge and has settled a new location in the SMU area behind Mockingbird station. Combining Japanese, Vietnamese and Chinese food, Oishii is known across Dallas for their unique and delicious sushi options from over-the-top creative rolls to […]
By Shari Goldstein Stern Running now at the Margot and Bill Winspear Opera House in collaboration with Dallas Summer Musicals is “The Band’s Visit” (TBV), a sweet little story with a unique treatment. TBV is resolutely slow-moving, dim and relaxing to experience, with a few laughs along the way. If it is a traditionally bold […]
By Dr. Beth Leermakers What do you do when your dog suddenly displays aggressive behavior? Two friends recently asked me that very question. Both dogs had been with their families for more than a year. The small dog began growling at the husband and grandchildren, biting the man when he corrected the dog. The large […]
1 pound skin-on salmon fillets Glaze: 3 garlic cloves, minced 1/4 cup tamarind concentrate (Indian-style) 2 teaspoons liquid aminos or soy sauce 2 tablespoons light brown sugar 1 teaspoon sriracha, or to taste Salt and pepper Chopped cilantro, for garnish (optional) Line a baking pan with foil or parchment. Place salmon on prepared pan. […]
By Chic DiCiccio If Julia Louis-Dreyfus was not involved in “Downhill,” it would be an absolutely dreadful movie. Her timing, biting wit and charm are this movie’s saving grace, even when writers/directors Nat Faxon and Jim Rash send her into a women’s bathroom stall to, ahem, “relieve” herself. It’s a moment of slapstick, physical comedy […]
By Dini Plotkin World Bhakti presents a three-day music and yoga festival featuring local musicians, artisans and yoga teachers. Headlining the festival is New Orleans based Sean Johnson and the Wild Lotus Band. World Bhakti Festival takes place on Feb. 28, 29 and March 1 at Westside Wellness, located inside Central Christian Church, 4711 Westside […]
By David Mullen “If you really look closely, most overnight successes took a long time.” — Apple founder Steve Jobs. The takeaway from the inaugural XFL football game between the Dallas Renegades and the St. Louis BattleHawks was hardly memorable. The local team, and the league in general, is facing an uphill challenge. In football […]
By Shari Stern Goldstein Sometimes it’s a head-cleansing reality check to see a simple, not-too-deep, upbeat musical. A couple of witty hours away from 24-7 cable news, TV, radio, newspaper and today’s breaking news may be the best we can hope for after a month into 2020. “The Drowsy Chaperone,” now running at Firehouse Theatre […]