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Pogo’s Wine & Spirits Wants You to Stop Drinking Alcohol
Kersten Rettig: Well, just for two hours, really.
Mount Everest Memories and Motivational Speaking
Richard Fiske, recounting his 1999 journey up Mount Everest, recalls meeting “Cary Grant,” rubbing car oil over his body, and getting tossed like a kite while holding onto a rope.
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Kersten Rettig: Great Ways to Weekend Without Alcohol
It wasn’t that long ago that ordering an alcohol-free drink in a bar or restaurant meant you got water, soda, or tea; maybe someone had apple juice on the menu
Europe-Bound DSO Oboist Might Live Next Door
Dallas Symphony Orchestra members hail from all over North Texas, including Highland Park, University Park, and Preston Hollow.
Galleria to Hold ‘Mean Girls’ Skate Night
The skate night will be Wednesday, Jan. 10 from 6 to 8 p.m. to celebrate the release of the new movie.
Casseroles Provide Cozy Comfort on Winter Nights
Christy Rost: When chilly winter days turn into cold nights, hearty, hot-from-the-oven casseroles can provide much-needed cozy comfort.
Lyric Stage to Perform ‘The Producers’
The musical theater company is putting on the show from Jan. 11-20 at Moody Performance Hall.
A First Look at UnaVida in the West Village
Kersten Rettig: The restaurant opened Nov. 27 in the former Taco Diner space and is already creating quite a buzz.
Nexus Aims To Build New ‘Beacon of Hope’
Nexus Recovery Center leaders tout high hopes for a new medical building under construction, plus other improvements planned over the next eight years at the East Dallas campus.
Candy Cane Christmas Cookies Satisfy Our Inner Child
Christy Rost: Carefully nestled between layers of parchment paper in decorative tins or stacked in transparent cellophane sacs tied with curling ribbon, these gifts are always greeted with smiles and joy.
Deck the Halls With Jewel Tones and Metallics
Margaret Chambers: Once we put Thanksgiving behind us, it’s time to get serious about decking the halls. Here are some expert decorating tips to help you perfect your home's signature holiday look for Christmas.
Trains at NorthPark Open Through Jan. 5
Since 1987, the trains have raised more than $18 million to benefit the Ronald McDonald House of Dallas.
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How to Hanukkah: Latkes, Jelly Doughnuts, Brisket, Challah Bread
December is “the” holiday month when we are collectively allowed to indulge a bit more in food and beverage associated with holidays. It’s a time to gather around food, the universal connector.
SNOWDAY, Santaland Return to Galleria Dallas
Bundle up and grab your tickets for a winter wonderland at the Galleria Dallas where Christmas lovers can immerse themselves in an immersive experience offering a festive journey through a snowy landscape.
Do You Want to Avoid Raising a Narcissist?
There is a good chance you have wondered if someone you know is a narcissist. You may also have wondered if the child down the street is a narcissist.
Faith
Faith Friday: Gratitude Jam at St. Rita Catholic Church
St. Rita Catholic Church will host a Gratitude Jam with gospel, country, and folk music.
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Kersten Rettig: Whatever Happened to Tortilla Soup?
Ask a neighbor which food is synonymous with Dallas, and she will likely say steak. Maybe he’ll chime in with barbecue or Tex-Mex, meaning margaritas and queso. Why doesn’t anyone say tortilla soup?
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Move Over Roast Turkey – Here Come the Side Dishes
Christy Rost: Each November, as our thoughts turn toward Thanksgiving, magazine covers feature glorious images of tantalizing, golden roasted turkeys on oversized platters garnished with fresh herbs, grapes, juicy oranges, fresh cranberries, and other seasonal fruit.
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Tips for Creating a Stylish, Yet Comfortable Living Room
Living rooms are challenging to design because they need to be so many things at once: inviting, comfortable, stylish, but also functional. Pristine living rooms that are only for entertaining guests are now a thing of the past.
Shoes, Socks, Exams for Those Experiencing Homelessness
Rotary isn’t a religious organization, but Holly Hollenbeck found herself referencing faith as she recruited volunteers leading up to a recent foot care clinic for people experiencing homelessness.