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Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
Ah, St. Patrick’s Day. A day to wear green, drink green, and tell your friends that your 23 and Me profile proves your Irish ancestry, so this is your day, too.
Dallas Literary Festival Offers Something For Everyone
From memoirs to lengthy historical novels to romance, SMU’s free Dallas Literary Festival, March 18-22, is designed to offer a topic to interest everyone.
Events
Northwood Retail Brings Two Bit Circus to Shops at Park Lane
The Shops at Park Lane in Dallas will be hosting the Two Bit Circus, the first-of-its-kind micro-amusement park in the state.
SMU Celebrates Spanish Art With Masterpiece in Residence
SMU's Meadows Museum launched an exhibition and research initiative designed to demonstrate and celebrate the significant holdings of Spanish art in American museum collections while increasing contributions to scholarship in the field of Spanish art.
Events
Dallas Architecture Forum Hosts Shane Coen Lecture
The Dallas Architecture Forum, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing public education about architecture, design, and the urban environment, continues its popular Lecture Series with landscape architect Shane Coen on Thursday, March 31.
Auction Offers Glimpse of Edwin L. Cox’s Taste in Art, Antiques
Many will remember the late Edwin L. Cox, who died last year at 99, for the oilman’s contributions to the petroleum industry and SMU, where the business school bears his name.
Events
Dallas Chamber Symphony Presents ‘Shostakovich: The Chamber Symphonies’
There is still time to get tickets for the Dallas Chamber Symphony's presentation of Shostakovich: The Chamber Symphonies slated for March 15 at 7:30 p.m.
Voices
Malai Kitchen Improves, Diversifies Preston Center Dining
As an occasional user of Malai Kitchen’s West Village location, I was already familiar with the Vietnamese/Thai cuisine that arrived in Preston Center back in November. I’ve long been a fan of the crispy Thai tacos stuffed with shredded pork, the sweet and spicy green papaya salad, and the mango sweet rice dessert.
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Coronavirus
Give Blood, Get Tested For COVID Antibodies
The American Red Cross will test all blood, platelets, and plasma donations for COVID-19 antibodies, for a limited time, the organization announced.
7 March Madness Go-To Sports Bars
If you're a college basketball fan ready to cheer on your team with your people, we have some suggestions on where to head as March Madness sets in.
Luck of the Irish: From Cottage Meal to Grand Tradition
I love the month of March when daffodils bloom and pansies become prolific as temperatures warm, but it’s also unpredictable.
Camps
Camping Best Practices: What to Bring, Reuse, and How-to Toss
Camping under towering pine trees and reminiscing around a warm fire at night are two things that should be at the top of every nature lover’s to-do list.
Texas Ballet Theater Announces New Season
Texas Ballet Theater announced its 2022-2023 season, including an additional production, a world premiere, and classic favorites.
Medical City Healthcare Recognized for Low Kidney Transplant Wait Times
Medical City Healthcare’s kidney transplant programs are rated at the top in North Texas when it comes to getting a transplant faster.
Questlove’s Hip Hop Brunch Benefits Two Dallas Organizations
Hip-hop fans have the chance to catch a master of the genre and benefit two local nonprofits next month.
A&E Delves Into the Deep Fried Dynasties of the State Fair
In a world where fried butter exists, it only stands to reason that at some point, the national eye would turn toward the LDL-laden wares of the Texas State Fair.
2022 Big Tex Little Lone Stars Club Enrollment Now Open
The youngest fans of the State Fair of Texas can once again join a club that will get them all set to enjoy the fair next Fall -- and for free.
Coronavirus
Tony Award-winning Musical Returns to Dallas After Pandemic Hiatus
Canadian musical 'Come from Away' will return to the Music Hall at Fair Park nearly two years after the pandemic forced it to close the curtains after only three performances.
Faith
Faith Friday: Virtual Roundtable Discussion ‘Ukrainian Churches in the Time of War’
Since news of the Russian invasion of Ukraine last week spread, many Dallasites have been wondering how they can help those in harm’s way.
Applications Now Open For State Park Ambassador Program
If you are a high school graduate between the ages of 18 and 30, Texas Parks and Wildlife has an adventurous opportunity.