The morning of Tuesday, June 22, was a rarity. Despite the 90-degree heat of the past days, a cold front had swept thru North Texas during the night resulting in morning temperatures in the 60s. It was to be a one-day reprise from the summer heat. By 10 a.m. the temperatures had risen to the upper 70s, making it perfect for The Senior Source’s Diamond Dance-Off finals at … [Read more...] about The Senior Source Celebrated Turning 60 By Crowning Pappa Phunk The Diamond Dance King
Eric Johnson
Saturday’s Black Heritage Celebration To Kick Off The Arboretum’s 2021 ZimSculpt Exhibition
Despite umbrellas being the accessory du jour at the Arboretum this morning, guests were not deterred from attending the welcome of two special programs — the return of ZimSculpt and the inaugural Black Heritage Celebration — that will officially begin Saturday. Because of the rainy weather, the event had been moved indoors to Rosine Hall with VIPs attending … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Black Heritage Celebration To Kick Off The Arboretum’s 2021 ZimSculpt Exhibition
Austin Street Center’s Turning Dirt Celebrated A Major Step In Helping The Homeless
Across the street from the Austin Street Chapel, an earth mover sat quietly in what appeared to be a huge vacant lot. Only it was totally empty Thursday. On the northwest side was a tent with chairs in rows facing a podium. Behind it were 13 shining shovels in stands and topped with equally shiny hardhats. It was the setting for the 11 a.m. groundbreaking for the new Austin … [Read more...] about Austin Street Center’s Turning Dirt Celebrated A Major Step In Helping The Homeless
Downtown Dallas Has A New Park In The West End That’s Both Smart And Square
Back in the early 1980s, the West End was Dallas’ party room with Planet Hollywood, The Palm, On The Border, the Boiler Room and Froggy Bottoms at Dallas Alley, Restaurant Silvano, The West End Marketplace, Ferrari’s and The Old Spaghetti Warehouse. Set against a concrete landscape, the neighborhood was filled to the max with neon signs boasting venues, valet parkers in heavy … [Read more...] about Downtown Dallas Has A New Park In The West End That’s Both Smart And Square
Dallas CASA’s 2019 Champions Of Children Award Dinner Raises ‘Money For The Honeys’
"What are we doing tonight, Cynt?" Greg May, co-chair of Dallas CASA's 2019 Champion of Children Award Dinner along with Hannah May, Janice and Richard Davis and Virginia and Edward Schaefer, shouted the question out from the lectern to Cynt Marshall, a Dallas CASA board member. Shot back Cynt from the audience at the Omni Dallas Hotel: "We're raisin' money for … [Read more...] about Dallas CASA’s 2019 Champions Of Children Award Dinner Raises ‘Money For The Honeys’
Champion Of Children Award Dinner Patrons Celebrated The Upcoming Dallas CASA Fundraiser’s Being Sold Out
Champion Of Children Award Dinner Co-Chairs Janice and Richard Davis, Hannah and Greg May, Virginia and Edward Schaefer had a lot to celebrate at the event's patron party on Monday, November 4, at Samuel Lynne Galleries. In addition to having Mayor Eric Johnson and his wife Nakita Johnson as honorary co-chairs and Jessica and Dirk Nowitzki receiving the Judge Barefoot Sanders … [Read more...] about Champion Of Children Award Dinner Patrons Celebrated The Upcoming Dallas CASA Fundraiser’s Being Sold Out
SOLD OUT ALERT!: Champion Of Children Award Dinner
With a week still to go, Dallas CASA’s Champion Of Children Award Dinner at the Omni Dallas Hotel is already sold out! Was there any doubt? Afterall, Event Co-Chairs Janice and Richard Davis, Hannah and Greg May and Virginia and Edward Schaefer have arranged to have an incredible lineup of bold facers. For instance, Jessica and Dirk Nowitzki will receive the Judge Barefoot … [Read more...] about SOLD OUT ALERT!: Champion Of Children Award Dinner
Goodwill’s The Lunch Attracts A Power Crowd — And Lyle Lovett — To The Omni Dallas
Few nonprofits do more for North Texans with disabilities and disadvantages than Goodwill Industries of Dallas Inc. The organization, after all, placed more than 1,500 of them in jobs last year, while also gathering and processing 20,000 tons of "stuff" for consumers at its 18 donation centers. That may be why the group's 2019 fundraiser called The Lunch on Tuesday, October 1, … [Read more...] about Goodwill’s The Lunch Attracts A Power Crowd — And Lyle Lovett — To The Omni Dallas
9th Annual Think Ahead Group Derby Kicked Off At The Camp (House) For A “Smoky” Finish
The 2019 Kentucky Derby was a mess at least in Louisville, where it was rainy, resulting in a sloppy track on Saturday, May 4. However, at the Dallas Arboretum it was sunshine for Center for BrainHealth’s 9th Annual Think Ahead Group Derby. However, when the day of grazing on Two Sisters edibles and adult beverages started off at the Camp House, the crowd seemed scant at … [Read more...] about 9th Annual Think Ahead Group Derby Kicked Off At The Camp (House) For A “Smoky” Finish