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 […]
By Chris Giblin Nick and Nora, the beloved pair of bald eagles that have made White Rock Lake their home for the last three years, have weathered a wild week. In mid-March, the iconic pair saw the hatching of two eaglets, their first since losing their clutch when their nest collapsed in February 2022. After […]
The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden celebrates LGBTQ+ Pride Month with the return of the third annual Pride in Bloom celebration presented by Polestar Grapevine on Saturday, June 8 and Sunday, June 9 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The event returns with a weekend highlighting local LGBTQ+ artisans, entertainers, chefs and small businesses. Pride […]
From Staff Reports Thousands gathered at the Bath House Cultural Center at White Rock Lake for the city of Dallas’ inaugural Asian American and Pacific Islander festival, celebrating with dance, food and the featured event: dragon boat racing. From Hawaii’s hula to the Philippines’ lumpia and stories of refugees resettling in Texas after the Vietnam […]
Celebrate loved ones who are gone by flying a message-filled kite for them while helping to raise money for a needed playground. This money raising event, the Sunshine Kite Festival, on Saturday, June 22 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Old City Park, 1515 S. Harwood, Dallas is planned in honor of a gone-too-soon daughter Aveline […]
FOR THE LOVE OF THE ANIMALS By Dr. Beth Leermakers Is your older cat slowing down? If so, arthritis may be the culprit. Arthritis (also called degenerative joint disease or osteoarthritis) is a chronic, painful, progressive condition involving the joints of cats. As in people, arthritis is commonly associated with aging. The cartilage that normally […]
MULL IT OVER By David Mullen With the NHL’s Dallas Stars and NBA’s Dallas Mavericks making championship runs, MLB’s reigning World Champions are the Texas Rangers. With more than 110 games to go in the regular season, the Rangers are off to an average start, besieged by a slew of pitching injuries and slumps from […]
DALLAS ARBORETUM By Juliette Coulter Summer at the Arboretum: Endless Summer is set for June 1 to August 4 featuring 150 freestanding hammocks, a Floral Fashion exhibit, live music and performances, cooking and floral demonstrations and Family Fun Fridays. According to U.S. News & World Report, the Dallas Arboretum is one of the “21 Top […]
By Sharon Adams Step back in time and immerse yourself in history at an exclusive event presented by the Dallas Historical Society and the Texas Rangers Association Foundation. This unique occasion marks the 90th anniversary of the infamous end of Bonnie and Clyde. Featuring an esteemed panel of guests, including David Born (Sheriff Jordan) and […]
From Dallas ISD Staff Reports With the school year nearly complete, Dallas ISD seniors are continuing to unlock opportunities for their future. One hundred and six students were selected for the Juanita Craft Scholarship, which awards $6,000 to those who attend schools in the fair park area. These schools include Franklin D. Roosevelt High School […]