Volunteers, donations needed for Prom

Volunteers, donations needed for Prom

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 — […]

Retrospective returns Madrazo to spotlight

Retrospective returns Madrazo to spotlight

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 […]

Arts education initiative returns to Dallas ISD

Arts education initiative returns to Dallas ISD

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 […]

14th Season begins with Bourgeois crèches

14th Season begins with Bourgeois crèches

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 […]

Event teaches children meaning of services

Event teaches children meaning of services

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 […]

Professor explores New Years with Washington

Professor explores New Years with Washington

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 […]

Holiday traditions involve animals globally

Holiday traditions involve animals globally

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. […]

‘True Texas-style’ celebration planned for NYE

‘True Texas-style’ celebration planned for NYE

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 […]

Previous indiscretions encouraged by NCAA

Previous indiscretions encouraged by NCAA

By David Mullen In the mid-1980s, the NCAA investigated the Southern Methodist University football program and found multiple examples of “unethical methods of recruiting and retaining players,” including paying players to join or play for the Mustangs from a “large slush fund for payments” earmarked for recruits and players.  The NCAA sanctioned SMU and issued […]

Event offers passports to Bethlehem

Event offers passports to Bethlehem

By Mark McKenzie Grab the kids, gather the grandchildren — the whole family if possible! — and come to Wilshire Baptist Church on Friday, Dec. 19, for One Starry Night, a free interactive Bethlehem experience with something for everyone. The first stop will be the census table, where, just like Mary and Joseph, visitors will […]

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