By David Mullen Obviously, the Paris 2024 Olympics, beginning on Friday, July 26 and ending with the Closing Ceremony on Sunday, August 11, will have virtually no resemblance to the 1896 Summer Olympics, aka “the Games of the I Olympiad” in Athens, Greece from April 6 through April 15, 1896, recognized as the first international […]
By Michelle Metzger CC Young, a premier, non-profit senior living community in East Dallas, has announced its call for art and writing entries for the 24th annual 2024 Spirit is Ageless Art & Writing Contest. CC Young residents and the general public, age 55 and better, are invited to submit their original art and writing […]
By Victor R. Aves What a great time to be a soccer fan with Copa America final Argentina vs Colombia, Euro Cup Spain vs England both just wrapping up and the Summer Olympics about to start! With the summer heat and other activities, it’s easy to forget about local soccer. However, in its continuing tradition […]
By Taylor Mayad Dust off those cowboy boots and giddy up to the 35th Texas Black Invitational Rodeo on Saturday, July 27, at 7 p.m. at the Fair Park Coliseum (1438 Coliseum Dr., Dallas, Texas 75210). Doors open at 6 p.m., and the Grand Entry Parade begins at 6:30 p.m. Presented by the African American […]
Dallas Mayor Eric L. Johnson, Dallas ISD Superintendent Dr. Stephanie S. Elizalde and Junior League of Dallas President Tandra Allen announced this week that the 28th Annual Dallas Mayor’s Back to School Fair will take place on Friday, August 2, at Fair Park in the Automobile Building and Centennial Hall. The fair — hosted by […]
By Dr. Beth Leermakers How can you entertain and tire out your active dog when it’s too hot to walk or spend more than a few minutes outside? I walk my 7-month-old foster puppy for 20 minutes before 8 a.m., but later in the day we stay in the air conditioning. Caution: Please do NOT […]
By Taylor Mayad Flying acrobats, stunts that defy the laws of physics, colorful costumes, fire breathers, stilt dancers and the ultimate pageantry and flare. Celebrating 30 years under the big top, UniverSoul Circus returns to Dallas with its show-stopping cultural extravaganza July 25-Aug. 11 at Red Bird Mall (3662 Camp Wisdom Rd, Dallas, Texas 75237). […]
By Rosanne Lewis For Ford Stainback, building is in his blood. A luxury home builder, Stainback is following the tradition of his grandfather and father, both Dallas real estate developers and builders. With his first playhouse for Dallas CASA’s Parade of Playhouses and named for his four-year-old son Cal, Stainback may just be continuing the […]
By Shaelyn Stone White Rock Rowing (WRR), the only Dallas rowing club to hold multiple national youth championship trophies (2014, 2021), returned home this week after showcasing the talent of 32 nationally-competitive athletes at the 2024 USRowing National Youth Championships at Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota, Fla. Of the five races WRR participated in, three […]
By Rosanne Lewis The 29th annual Dallas CASA Parade of Playhouses will take place June 14 to 30 at NorthPark Center. This beloved event, sponsored by Crest Cadillac, features extraordinary children’s playhouses designed, built and donated by generous architects, builders, organizations, corporations and individuals. The playhouses are available to win by raffle, with proceeds allowing […]