By Taylor Mayad In conjunction with Deep Ellum’s 150th anniversary, the African American Museum, Dallas will debut two exhibitions, host a community/family event on opening day, and support a panel discussion and book signing at the Nasher Sculpture Center — all to commemorate the enduring significance of Deep Ellum and Central Track. The two exhibitions […]
By Juliette Coulter Holiday at the Arboretum, presented by Reliant, features three large-scale outdoor exhibits ready to dazzle and get people in the holiday spirit. They include The Christmas Village, The 12 Days of Christmas and the 50-foot-tall Dazzling Musical Tree. These displays are creatively designed for the 66-acre garden and are open to the […]
The 2023 Spirit Is Ageless Art & Writing Contest culminated with an awards presentation Fri., Oct. 27 at CC Young Senior Living. Artists from all throughout the Dallas community were recognized, and a special art appreciation presentation was given by Dr. Laura Evans, a UNT College of Visual Arts and Design professor. The Best in […]
By Mary Thompson Charlebois Each year, Dallas 24 Hour Club (The 24) — a nonprofit that provides transitional living, support services and essential life skills for homeless alcoholics and addicts so they can embrace long-term sobriety and become contributing and self-supporting members of the community — hosts a Resident Toy Drive with the support of […]
Get ready for a harmonious blend of classical and contemporary music as The Concert Truck, in partnership with the Dallas Symphony Orchestra, rolls into iconic locations across the city once again. This eagerly awaited event, now in its sixth year, promises a musical experience like no other. This year, The Concert Truck is introducing a […]
By David Mullens The difference between the 2023 American League Champion Texas Rangers and any of the previous 51 teams that have played baseball in Arlington since 1972 comes down to one three-letter word. Fun. “This is just so much fun,” said Rangers’ outfielder Evan Carter, who turned 21 on August 29, after an 11-4 […]
By Shannon McCracken After two years of dedicated fundraising efforts, on Saturday, Oct. 21, the Lake Highlands Junior Women’s League (LHJWL) proudly unveiled a remarkable addition to the Flag Pole Hill playground — a We Go Non-transfer wheelchair swing. This initiative was first conceived during Mallory Mullen’s presidency at LHJWL, with the aim of promoting […]
By Cody Douds Bradley and Kara Welch created beautiful and meaningful lives as classical musicians. Bradley is the resident organist at the Dallas Symphony Orchestra (DSO), artist-in-residence at Preston Hollow Presbyterian Church and holds a Doctor of Musical Arts degree. Kara started the flute when she was eight. She plays second flute at the DSO, […]
By Dr. Beth Leermakers The association between ravens and Halloween makes sense, given that many cultures consider ravens to be symbols of illness, death or a bad omen. Because ravens eat carrion (dead animals) — and feasted on the remains of soldiers killed in battle — Celtic people associated them with death, war and the […]
By Shari Goldstein Stern Musicians who entertain at the State Fair of Texas (the Fair) do not travel far and wide to get there. Most bands are local groups who only travel from East Dallas to the Fair, where they have built an enthusiastic following. Many fans plan their excursions to the Fair when their […]