By Sean Stroud Rising ingredient costs and Texas’s cutthroat real estate market have led to the loss of a beloved local eatery, New York Sub. The staple SMU sandwich shop first opened in 1974, well before the Subway chain expanded into Texas, and will close at the end of February. Andrew Kelley announced the closure […]
By Becky Mayad Communities Foundation of Texas (CFT) has awarded a $250,000 grant to the African American Museum, Dallas (AAM,D), to launch Phase I of a three-year conservation project to secure the museum’s archival, fine art and folk art collections, including historic documents, photographs, rare books and recordings. The grant will also establish the Harry […]
The fairy godmothers of The St. Andrew Prom Closet announce that the 17th Annual Prom Closet is scheduled for February 24 – 28 and March 2 – 5, and 7, at St. Andrew Methodist Church in Plano. Girls from anywhere in need of a prom dress are invited to select a dress and accessories — […]
By Becky Mayad Following its premiere at Fundación MAPFRE in Madrid, Raimundo de Madrazo will make its U.S. debut at the Meadows Museum, SMU, where it will be on view February 22–June 21. The exhibition — the first retrospective dedicated to the artist — traces Madrazo’s international career as he became one of the most […]
By Leigh Hopkins Dallas Black Dance Theatre (DBDT) is continuing its annual virtual arts education accessibility partnership with the Dallas Independent School District (DISD) for a sixth year. Originally started to bridge the gap in arts access during the pandemic, the partnership has grown into a yearly district-wide program each February that to date has […]
By Jon White The community is cordially invited to a Community Open House and Celebration in the nave of St. Matthew’s Cathedral on Sunday, Jan. 4 at 6 p.m., showcasing three monumental and magnificent crèche scenes illustrating the Annunciation, Nativity and Epiphany, created by Tommy Bourgeois. The celebration will be accompanied by harp and cello […]
By Britt Carman This year’s FaLaLa Lakewood raised more than $100,000 in donations, including toy donations, sponsorship dollars, cash donations and merchandise sales. This is a record-breaking moment for the neighborhood effort benefiting Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center’s Holiday of Hope. All toys and funds will directly benefit DCAC’s Holiday of Hope program this month to […]
By Nancy George On January 1, 1776, George Washington defiantly raised the Union flag on Prospect Hill high above British-occupied Boston. The flag-raising 250 years ago represented new oaths for members of the reorganized Continental Army, a new start for deserters and others who had strayed from military disciplinary and an in-your-face message to the […]
By Beth Leermakers When we think of Christmas animals, reindeer usually lead the way. But around the world, the holiday menagerie looks different. In Australia — where Christmas arrives in the heat of summer — kangaroos replace Rudolph as Santa’s helpers, while in other countries horses, cats and goats play starring roles in festive traditions. […]
By Britt Carman Reunion Tower, in collaboration with Hunt Realty Investments, Inc., are thrilled to ring in the new year with Lone Star NYE at Reunion Tower. As Reunion Tower marks its 10th annual New Year’s Eve celebration, this year’s theme, “The Most Colorful Year Yet,” promises to deliver a stunning, one-of-a-kind experience to welcome […]