By Taylor Mayad The African American Museum, Dallas will reopen to the public on Friday, May 1, following a temporary closure to complete facility improvements designed to enhance the visitor experience. Improvements include building maintenance, gallery enhancements and upgrades to visitor-facing technology that will support upcoming exhibitions and programming. Marking the reopening is the debut […]
The incident of a drone disturbing the eagles’ nest at White Rock Lake on April 6, 5:30 p.m. disturbed readers. Entering the space of 660 feet from the nest is not allowed by humans or their devices. The Dallas Police (DPD) found the April 6 drone operator right away, “educated” him and referred the incident […]
Step into the vibrant world of the North Texas Blackland Prairies on Saturday, May 2, from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the Bath House Cultural Center at White Rock Lake in Dallas. Enjoy a fun, free event for families created to celebrate the beauty and splendor of the Blackland Prairies here in North Texas. […]
By Kimberly Daniell The Perot Museum of Nature and Science celebrates National Space Day, a daylong observance of the achievements, benefits and opportunities in the exploration and use of space, on Friday, May 1, three weeks after the thrilling splash down of the Artemis II mission. Interactive, hands-on activities will occur on all four levels […]
By Bob Bracken For more than five decades, the Swiss Avenue Historic District Mother’s Day Home Tour has invited visitors to step inside some of Dallas’ most beautiful historic homes. But beyond the architecture, the event has also become a lively neighborhood celebration filled with free live music throughout the weekend. At the 51st annual […]
More than 40 volunteers came out to White Rock Lake and planted 25 trees in just one hour this past week. Volunteer support helps keep White Rock Lake thriving for generations to come. White Rock Lake Foundation, Dallas Parks and Recreation, SpectraCorp and White Rock East Garden Tour volunteers helped make the day possible. It […]
By Bob Bracken One of Dallas’ most cherished Mother’s Day weekend traditions returns as the 51st Annual Swiss Avenue Historic District Mother’s Day Home Tour takes place Saturday, May 9, from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sunday, May 10 from noon-6 p.m. New this year the Swiss Avenue Historic District Home Tour is offering a truly […]
By Juliette Coulter More than 1,500 students, educators and volunteers from across North Texas gathered April 1-2 for the fourth annual Texas-Sized Peer-to-Peer Youth Mental Health Conference, a two-day event focused on building connection, resilience and life-saving peer support skills. Hosted by three leading suicide prevention nonprofits — The Grace Loncar Foundation, Grant Halliburton Foundation […]
By John Wildman The Dallas-based USA Film Festival announces this year’s official selections and special guests for the festival’s 56th edition taking place on April 22-26. Known for its celebration of new and classic films from the United States and abroad, the Festival once again brings master artists and emerging talents to Dallas to present […]
By P. Jason Poehler The fourth annual East Dallas Games (EDG) are almost here, bringing together residents from Dallas’ four oldest historic districts — Junius Heights, Munger Place, Peaks Addition and Swiss Avenue — for a day of friendly competition, community connection and charitable impact. The event is on Saturday, April 25, from 11 a.m.-3 […]