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Celebrate Interabang Book’s Fourth Birthday July 17

Once upon a time, there were bookstores in every shopping center where people could go to be transported to a different time and place through the magic of literature. Then, an enormous creature from the amazon came and ate up almost every bookstore until very few were left.
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Bipartisan Proposal Would Enhance Wildlife and Grow Texas Businesses

During the pandemic, Texans headed back to nature in record numbers, with more people visiting state parks, hunting, fishing, and boating than ever before.
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Discovering in Downtown Dallas

"The pulse of downtown Dallas has shifted squarely to the AT&T Discovery District which encompasses 2.5 acres of prime downtown real estate," writes Kersten Rettig.
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Big News About Mi Cocina

How will Mi Cocina celebrate its 30th birthday?
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Perot, Lockheed Martin Support Socially-Distanced Fun

Just in time for winter break at the Perot Museum of Nature and Science, Lockheed Martin has stepped up to support socially distanced fun during the holidays, with a $65K donation which will fund space-themed masks and single-use take-home science activity kits for children.
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The Petite Palace Brings Laughs, Charity to Dallas

The Petite Palace provides an up-close personal experience for 150 circus-goers that is fun for the entire family.
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Don’t Miss Out On These Pop-up Art Exhibits in Dallas

It’s summertime and for those who are ‘snap-ready’ these pop-up art exhibits are just thing Dallasites need.
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Rank Cars at Faith Presbyterian Hospice’s Annual Family-Friendly Car Show

The event will entail family-friendly music, a food truck, shaved ice, a t-shirt painter and a dye-caster.
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Local Betty Buckley Triumphs in “Hello, Dolly!”

There is so much to like about this hit musical – it's no wonder NPR called it "the best show of the year" and it was the winner of four Tony Awards including Best Musical Revival. 
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Beat The Heat With July Restaurant Specials

Our food roundup this month includes the best way to cool down with limited-edition ice cream specials, a spicy menu to bring life to your lunches, and the opening of a rooftop bar to serve as a getaway on steamy summer nights.
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Meadows Museum To Host Spanish Masters

Beginning Sept. 15, the Meadows will present 11 paintings produced by some of Spain’s most celebrated artists, brought from England’s The Bowes Museum.
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“The Art of Self Defense” Tackles Toxic Masculinity

When Davies attends Sensei's mysterious night class, he discovers a sinister world full of fraternity, brutality, and hyper-masculinity.
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“The Art of Self Defense” Painfully Tackles Toxic Masculinity

When Davies attends Sensei's mysterious night class, he discovers a sinister world full of fraternity, brutality, and hyper-masculinity.
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You Can’t HIDE From This New Cocktail Menu

My first thought: This place is perfect for a drink, or two – let's say four.
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Two Focus Shows at DMA

With the temperatures rising, keeping cool during the summer months is a top priority. Lucky for us all, there are two new summer focus exhibitions arriving at the Dallas Museum of Art this season that you’ll want to add to your calendar.
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14 Reasons to Go Out to Eat

There's no time of year better for dining than the summer season. From taking advantage of some of Dallas' best patios to celebrating Bastille Day with French classics, there's absolutely no reason to Uber Eat and chill. 
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