Children’s Medical Center Dallas celebrated the start of December with its annual tree lighting in the courtyard on Monday, December 2. Despite the 50-degree weather, young patients arrived with IVs, in wheelchairs and even in red wagons to see the mammoth tree decorated with Santas, reindeer and angels. To ward off the evening's chill, there were blankets, heat … [Read more...] about Children’s Medical Center Dallas’ Tree Lighting Had Unicorns, Santas And A Dream Team Pitcher
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MySweetWishList: Cattle Baron’s Ball
According to 2020 Cattle Baron’s Ball Co-Chairs Diana Hamilton and Heather Randall, “After much thought and heartfelt consideration, The Cattle Baron’s Ball Committee will honor the memory of our beloved Callan Elizabeth Harrison with a bench to be placed in the Outdoor Garden of Hope at Hope Lodge Dallas. Our wish for 2020 is anyone who knew Callan would consider a … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Cattle Baron’s Ball
Downtown Dallas Street Closures Announced For New Year’s Eve
North Texas is preparing for the start of a new decade with loads of entertainment and fireworks Tuesday night. Two of the top celebrations will be taking place in downtown Dallas — Reunion Tower Over the Top Fireworks Show and Dallas NYE Party on the Plaza. Needless to say, it’s gonna be a big turnout. For those taking mass transit, DART and Coors Light are partnering up to … [Read more...] about Downtown Dallas Street Closures Announced For New Year’s Eve
NORAD Has Once Again Created A Christmas Eve Survival Website For Parents And Grandfolks
'Tis the night before Christmas and the kids are going absolutely bonkers waiting for the gent in the red suit with white trim to hit their ZIP codes. To help the household survive the anxiety of “Is he here yet?,” NORAD has once again created a marvelous website tracking Santa and his herd of reindeer around the world. You can view his journey on your computer using 2D or … [Read more...] about NORAD Has Once Again Created A Christmas Eve Survival Website For Parents And Grandfolks
Put Off Gift-Exchange Hassles And Take In The Look Of The Season At The Arboretum
Instead of fighting the post-Christmas crowds to return/exchange gifts, why not take all those out-of-town family guests to the prettiest setting in North Texas? Holiday at the Arboretum will be back in business Thursday, and the weather is predicted to be crisp and cloudy. In other words, a jacket might be smart but sunscreen won’t be necessary. Because the Dallas … [Read more...] about Put Off Gift-Exchange Hassles And Take In The Look Of The Season At The Arboretum
12th Annual Day At The Races Is Warming Up With Plans For Turtle Creek Conservancy Fundraiser
Poor Turtle Creek Park has been through more name changes than a coquettish Texas divorcee. With the acreage zig-zagging from Lee Park to Oak Lawn Park and now finally happily branded as Turtle Creek Park, Park President/CEO Gay Donnell Willis has been swapping out stationery, signage and website names. But what hasn’t changed is the annual Day At The Races (DATR). The … [Read more...] about 12th Annual Day At The Races Is Warming Up With Plans For Turtle Creek Conservancy Fundraiser
MySweetWishList: Holiday At The Arboretum Volunteers
According to dedicated volunteers/Holiday at the Arboretum Co-Chairs Denise and Max Davis, “This holiday season, we want to invite you to give of your time to volunteer at Holiday at the Arboretum, presented by Reliant. As we’ve added to our holiday offerings, we need even more volunteers to help us with local and out of town visitors. “The Christmas Village — … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Holiday At The Arboretum Volunteers
Pretty Darn Precious Christmas Village Debuts Saturday At Holiday At The Arboretum
Retailers aren’t the only ones getting an early start on holiday specials. The Dallas Arboretum is not only getting in the Christmas spirit earlier than usual, it’s adding a new treat to its annual festivities. Thanks to longtime Arboretum supporters Pauline and Austin Neuhoff, The Christmas Village will join the annual 12 Days of Christmas’ milkmaids, drummers and swans … [Read more...] about Pretty Darn Precious Christmas Village Debuts Saturday At Holiday At The Arboretum
[W]Arm Up For The Veterans Day Arctic Blast
This past weekend was simply incredible. Hopefully, folks took full advantage sipping beverages on patios, bicycling around White Rock and escorting their pooches around the neighborhood, because it's all coming to an end Monday. Sure, there'll be some off-and-on drizzles, but the big news is that the day's high of 64 degrees will take place at 10 a.m. Then it's all way … [Read more...] about [W]Arm Up For The Veterans Day Arctic Blast
A Gentle Reminder: Monday’s Veterans Day Holiday Parade Plans And Closures Revealed
While North Texas weather can change faster than a quick-change-artist, Monday's forecast of rain and temperatures in the 50s may put a damper* on the scheduled Veterans Day Parade's "Commemorating the 75th Anniversary of D-Day" in downtown Dallas. Parade Chair Pat Teipel has arranged a stellar lineup including the Honorable Sam Johnson as honorary parade chair and LTC James … [Read more...] about A Gentle Reminder: Monday’s Veterans Day Holiday Parade Plans And Closures Revealed
Park And Palate’s Dinner In The Park Was A Feast Under A Beautiful Sky At Klyde Warren Park
Mother Nature and Klyde Warren Park’s President Kit Sawers must have cut some kind of deal. After a number of event washouts in the previous months, the cantankerous old weather witch had allowed a break in stormy threats for Park And Palate’s Dinner in the Park presented by Republic National Distributing Company on Saturday, October 5. Only the night before, the Dallas Arts … [Read more...] about Park And Palate’s Dinner In The Park Was A Feast Under A Beautiful Sky At Klyde Warren Park