Ballet Hispánico has stepped into the limelight of internationally touring dance companies. Stunning dancers, Latino choreographers with luscious choreography, the company fuses Latin dance with classical and contemporary techniques creating a new style of concert dance where theatricality and passion are at the core. The choreographers represent rich Latino cultures and nationalities including Venezuela, Cuba, […]
By Stephanie Snyder On January 29 Troop 43 will recognize three East Dallas boys — Logan Auld, Samuel Loh and Alexander Snyder — who have earned the Boy Scouts of America’s highest advancement, the Eagle Scout Award. Only six percent of all BSA members attain the Eagle rank. Each candidate must earn a minimum of […]
By Julian Bowman The Nasher Sculpture Center announces a partnership with the George W. Bush Presidential Center, in association with PHI Studio, Emerson Collective, Legendary Entertainment and Fondazione Prada to bring five-time Academy Award-winning writer and director Alejandro G. Iñárritu’s virtual reality exhibition CARNE y ARENA (Virtually present, Physically invisible) to Dallas. The immersive experience […]
By Juliette Coulter To kick off 2022 and encourage people to enjoy the outdoors, the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden offers $5 general admission starting on January 2 for the entire month. Tickets need to be purchased online. Pre-purchased parking is $11. The Rory Meyers Children’s Adventure Garden is closed for preventative maintenance January 2 […]
By David Mullen In the tradition of this column at year’s end, we look back at sports participants and personalities who left us, including some that never played in a game. All had a profound impact — locally and nationally — on the sports they represented. Henry “Hank” Aaron, 89. On January 22, baseball lost […]
By Dr. Beth Leermakers While you’re thinking about your new year’s resolutions, consider what you can do to improve your pet’s health and well-being. Instead of making several changes at once, focus on one behavior or action step at a time. Here are a few suggestions: Check their ID. Too many pets that wind up […]
The ladies of Elle Realty recently held their first winter coat drive in their offices. The Wednesday before Christmas, all the items were packaged and delivered to the White Rock Center of Hope. The Center will distribute the coats to those in need during the coming winter months. The Center also experienced a criminal break-in […]
At the recent For the Love of the Lake (FTLOTL) celebration of 25 (plus one!) years, President Z. Zohar (pictured with the couple) and the FTLOTL board awarded Ben and Jean Andresen a newly created honor — Volunteers of the Decade! Since the inception of the Second Saturday Shoreline Spruce-Ups in April 1996, with no […]
By Dr. Beth Leermakers “Rudolph the red-nosed polar bear” just doesn’t have the same ring to it. Santa has limited options for delivery team members, given his remote location. If Santa hadn’t offered excellent health insurance and retirement benefits, Rudolph and his friends wouldn’t have relocated to the North Pole from the tundra in Greenland. […]
By Nancy Black The Greater East Dallas Chamber of Commerce held its annual Business of the Year Awards ceremony on Thursday, Dec. 9. Business owners and community members gathered at the Alice and Erle Nye Family Environmental Center on the Roger Perry Campus of Lakehill Preparatory School for the luncheon. After a family-style, three-course meal, […]