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Summer at the Crow Museum
What I really admire about the Crow Museum of Asian Art is their mission to inspire and promote Asian art and culture for free right in the heart of the Dallas Arts District.
Joy in June
June is arguably the best month of summer for Dallasites: light and cool enough to sit outside, relaxed enough for the kids to stay up a little later, and paced a little less frenzied.
Big Changes Announced for 2019 Park & Palate
Last night, guests raised a glass to the fifth anniversary at a kickoff party hosted by HALL Arts Residences as co-chairs Brooke Hortenstine and Missy Wyszynski announced the Dinner in the Park and Grand Taste would take place on the opposite ends of October.
Catch Fish Large and Small at UP’s Annual Children’s Fishing Derby
Those experienced and not are welcome to join the fun from 9 a.m. to noon.
Town Seeks Teens For IMPACT HP
Applications for the second year of IMPACT, a program for students in grades nine through 12, are due June 17.
General
Preston Hollow Women’s Club Strut For Charity
Recently, the women celebrated their success by donning some of Tootsie's must-haves for the summer at an in-store fashion event.
Events
Dog-loving Dallas Establishments to Host Pet Adoptions
A free community class called “Plank for Paws” to raise awareness of dogs needing homes is also scheduled.
JLD Recognizes T. Boone Pickens Leadership Institute Graduates
The Leadership Institute features a 10-month in-depth leadership development and training program for active and sustaining members of the League.
World War II
WWII Veteran Pursues Mission of Creating Home Front Heroes Day
Presbyterian Village North resident hopes will inspire others to join his cause and host similar events in their communities.
Faith
Creative Partnership Serves Neighborhood Children
Cochran Chapel, founded in the mid-1800s on the Texas frontier, holds to the missions of the United Methodist Church, mainly to lovingly seek disciples for Christ.
Perot Museum Debuts NewPerot Museum Debuts New Films, Memorial Day Activities Films
From May 24 to 27 at select times, guests can enjoy engineering challenges involving flag poles and straw rockets, music-themed trivia, and more.
Swimming Lessons Ramp Up at Local YMCA
YMCA's throughout Dallas and Fort Worth are offering free “safe swims” at pools over Memorial Day weekend, including water safety demos.
Memorial Day Weekend To Feature “A Day in The Arts”
This Sunday, the Dallas Arts District will dazzle guests with a spectacular cultural playground of events and performances to enlighten eyes, ears, and minds.
Taste of Dallas Features Neighborhood Flavor
On Saturday and Sunday, Taste of the Neighborhoods premiers with exhibiting chefs and restaurants grouped by geographic areas, giving each neighborhood its own culinary profile.
‘Seeing Red’ Book Signing Announced for June 15
Seeing Red explores the popular notion that redheads are well on their way to extinction.
Out and About
“The Lightning Thief” Steals the Show
The Lightning Thief Musical is an engaging adventure from beginning to end and a musical that makes it easy for kids and the kids at heart to connect with.
Park Cities Moms Chat It Up in the Bubble Lounge
Truer words couldn’t have been spoken than what was recently overheard in the Bubble Lounge: “There’s always a story to tell if you’re listening.”
Margaret Atwood at SMU, Sequel to Handmaid’s Tale Released
Atwood will make her only live appearance in Dallas at SMU's McFarlin Memorial Auditorium.
Society
EarthX Creator Receives Ellis Island Medal of Honor
Crow, whose work is based in Dallas, accepted the award at a reception on Ellis Island, just two weeks after the ninth annual EarthX, which attracted more than 175,000 people.
Truck Lifted Out of Turtle Creek; No Injuries Reported
A vehicle that was swept into Turtle Creek in Highland Park on Saturday during a thunderstorm was removed via crane on Monday around noon, according to officials.