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Dallas Arboretum Is Offering A “Thank You For 2017” Special In January

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It’s so typical of North Texas. The temperatures slide up and down the thermometer. But in January because there’s a tendency to bundle up instead of tube topping, the Dallas Arboretum is offering a "Thank You For 2017" bargain. Here’s the scoop on the special price:Instead of the usual $10-$15 admission, the fee is a measly $5 each day for the whole month! Why not take … [Read more...] about Dallas Arboretum Is Offering A “Thank You For 2017” Special In January

Veggie’s And Fruits’ 3.5-Acre New Digs Are Nearing Completion At The Dallas Arboretum’s A Tasteful Place

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Vegans must be ecstatic, but they’ve got to be patient for a couple of months. On Thursday, August 10, the Dallas Arboretum was previewing its 3.5-acre A Tasteful Place and providing a progress report. But there was nary a fruit nor vegetable in sight. Instead there were land-moving machines, a crane hovering over the pavilion and loads of hard-hat types preparing the $12M … [Read more...] about Veggie’s And Fruits’ 3.5-Acre New Digs Are Nearing Completion At The Dallas Arboretum’s A Tasteful Place

MySweetCharity Opportunity: A Tasteful Place Gala

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According to Dallas Arboretum’s A Tasteful Place Gala Co-Chairs Barbara Bigham and Robin Carreker,We are thrilled to serve as chairs of the opening of A Tasteful Place, the Dallas Arboretum’s newest garden focused solely on all things food. Called “A Gala Garden Party,” we’re organizing one of the most exquisite events to open A Tasteful Place. Mark your calendars … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Opportunity: A Tasteful Place Gala

Threatening Skies Cleared Just In Time For 1,300 To Eat, Drink And Celebrate The Inaugural Dallas Arboretum Food And Wine Festival

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When Chef Sharon Van Meter took a flight from New Orleans to Dallas on the morning of Thursday, March 16, she was hoping Big D would be warmer than the Big Easy had been. But she arrived to 60-degree weather, overcast skies and the threat of drizzle.Normally, that would not be a problem for a chef, but Sharon was chairing the inaugural Dallas Arboretum Food And Wine … [Read more...] about Threatening Skies Cleared Just In Time For 1,300 To Eat, Drink And Celebrate The Inaugural Dallas Arboretum Food And Wine Festival

JUST IN: Barbara And Bob Bigham Give $1M For Dallas Arboretum’s Scenic Overlook In The To-Be-Built A Tasteful Place

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With love in the air this Valentine’s Day weekend, Barbara and Bob Bigham are showing their love for the Dallas Arboretum big time. How big? To the tune of $1M! Their just-announced sweetheart gift will benefit the Scenic Overlook in the Arboretum’s newest project — A Tasteful Place.Located on the southern part of the property and scheduled to break ground in the latter … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Barbara And Bob Bigham Give $1M For Dallas Arboretum’s Scenic Overlook In The To-Be-Built A Tasteful Place