By Nancy George It’s hidden history for most people that Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. spoke at SMU March 17, 1966, at the invitation of the Student Senate. His remarks transfixed the standing-room only audience of SMU students, faculty and staff and changed the lives of students who had the opportunity to meet him. Fifty-seven […]
By Dr. Beth Leermakers How did Valentine’s Day — a religious celebration of the decapitation of a third-century Christian martyr — turn into a romantic holiday? Lovebirds get the credit — or the blame, depending on how you feel about the Hallmark holiday. The love connection dates back to Geoffrey Chaucer, the 14th century English […]
From Staff Reports Art enthusiasts packed into the opening night reception this past weekend for the 28th annual El Corazón exhibition at the Bath House Cultural Center. The show is a well-regarded tradition that encourages local and regional visual artists to create unique interpretations of the human heart. This passionate and eclectic exhibition, curated by […]
The Dallas Opera premieres a new production of Wagner’s epic tale “Das Rheingold,” a title returning to the Winspear stage after more than 20 years. The Atlanta Opera creation opens at the Margot and Bill Winspear Opera House at 2403 Flora St. in Dallas on Friday, Feb. 10, at 7:30 p.m. and runs through February […]
By David Mullen Legendary golfer Jack Nicklaus once said: “If I only had one more round to play, I would choose to play it at Pebble Beach. It’s possibly the best in the world.” Since 2003, Golf Digest has ranked Pebble Beach as the greatest public golf course in America. Officially opened in 1919, it […]
By Deborah Brown Before American and Southwest Airlines, only one hometown airline based its operations in Dallas, and that was Braniff International. Based here! Best Here! First Here! Braniff Airways Foundation will celebrate the momentous 95th Year of Public Service for Braniff International this year.All the way from the little Stinson Detroiter single-engine six-passenger airplane […]
By Brian Parman What do most people picture when someone says the words “Senior Activity Center”? Do they picture older people sitting around playing bingo or card games for hours on end? If that’s the case, they need to update their vision. The Point at CC Young is a senior activity center located in the […]
By Dr. Beth Leermakers Let sleeping cats lie … or maybe not! Does your cat zoom around the house, knocking things over, as you’re going to bed? Or pounce on you at 4 a.m., begging you to play? Cats sleep about 18 hours per day, spread out over a series of 78-minute naps (on average). […]
From Staff Reports J.L. Long sixth grade Spring Soccer is in its 25th consecutive season and registration time is here! The league play is through the YMCA. The team is co-ed and open to anyone attending J.L. Long or any nearby school. Players can be of any skill level including beginners. Registration is now through […]
The Dallas Opera announced guest performers and programming for the upcoming Linda and Mitch Hart Institute for Women Conductors Showcase Concert on Saturday, January 28, at 7:30 p.m. in the Margot and Bill Winspear Opera House at 2403 Flora St. in Dallas. Taking the podium are four gifted women who were previously chosen to participate […]