It was only fitting that a musical group called Brasuka entertained at the annual Wings of Spring gala benefiting Literacy Achieves at Dallas' AT&T Performing Arts Center on Monday, April 25. After all, the "world music ensemble" boasts everything from reggae, samba and jazz to classical, funk and Brazilian rhythms in its repertoire. And a similar eclectic spirit powers … [Read more...] about ‘Gestalt Of Love’ Was In The Air At Literacy Achieves’ Wings Of Spring Gala
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The ‘Very Complicated’ Sam Houston And His Era Take Center Stage At The Dallas Theater Center Guild’s 2018 Salon
There's no doubt that Sam Houston was one of the most important figures in Texas history. The Virginia-born soldier and politician spent time with the Cherokee Nation, served as governor of Tennessee, won a great victory at the Battle of San Jacinto and, as governor of Texas, declined to swear loyalty to the Confederacy. Shortly thereafter he retired to Huntsville, where he was … [Read more...] about The ‘Very Complicated’ Sam Houston And His Era Take Center Stage At The Dallas Theater Center Guild’s 2018 Salon
Dallas Historical Society’s Awards For Excellence Luncheon Recognizes Some Of The Best Of Dallas
When one thinks of the history types, lots of ho-hums and yawns come to mind like that 9th grade teacher who had never heard of Bono or Lady Gaga. But the Dallas Historical Society proved that they were replacing any thoughts of cobweb images with cool mover and shakers of today. And managed to do it without losing respect of the area’s past heroes-heroines and … [Read more...] about Dallas Historical Society’s Awards For Excellence Luncheon Recognizes Some Of The Best Of Dallas