Living Well
Latest (Page 37)
Strauss Square to Host Grand Funk Railroad
Looking for a spot outdoors to take in some music? The Annette Strauss Square at the AT&T Performing Arts Center announced it will host Grand Funk Railroad and Jefferson Starship in March.
(Read time: 3 minutes)
Goodrich Gallery Showcases Art of Dallas ISD Students
There is still time to check out the artwork of local middle schoolers who worked with a theme of thankfulness.
(Read time: 1.3 minutes)
‘I Have a Dream’
On Martin Luther King Jr. Day, we thought we would share one of King's most famous speeches, as well as videos of children explaining what King's legacy means to them.
More Art, Decorative Items From Edwin L. Cox Estate Go To Auction
Additional art and antiques from the estate of the late former oilman Edwin L. Cox will be sold by Chicago-based Hindman Auctions during the next few months.
(Read time: 2.3 minutes)
Faith
Faith Friday: Friendship-West Hosting Virtual ‘King Teach In’ to Honor MLK Jr.
Friendship-West Baptist Church will honor the life and legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with its virtual fifth-annual King Teach-In.
(Read time: 3.1 minutes)
Dallas Architecture Forum Hosts Bernard Tschumi Jan. 20
Considered one of today's foremost architects, Bernard Tschumi will discuss his work in a Dallas Architecture Forum lecture Jan. 20 at 7 p.m.
(Read time: 2.9 minutes)
Orchestra of New Spain Presents Special Convivencia Series
The Orchestra of New Spain will present the fifth in a series of concerts exploring the musical culture of Medieval Spain’s Al Andalus this month.
(Read time: 3.1 minutes)
DMA Unveils Spring and Summer Exhibition Plans
The DMA’s schedule of exhibitions in spring and summer 2022 showcases global currents in art, culture, and design from centuries ago to the present day.
(Read time: 3.9 minutes)
‘Be Happy’ And Huge
See mural-sized reproduction of Jina Lee’s winning painting.
DSO Events For January, February
Dallas Symphony Orchestra supporters have some options to enjoy performances in January and February.
(Read time: 1.9 minutes)
Scardello Artisan Cheese Continues Virtual Classes
Scardello Artisan Cheese is continuing virtual classes throughout January.
(Read time: 1.2 minutes)
Romcom Screenwriter Got Her Filmmaking Start at Parish
Young filmmaker Alex Yonks, whose new holiday romcom Candy Coated Christmas features Ree Drummond of The Food Network’s Pioneer Woman, got her ambitious start at Parish Episcopal High School.
Favorites of 2021: Young Author Publishes First Book
Episcopal School of Dallas student (and then-third grader) Valentina Calderón gave up her free time, and her work turned into her first book, Unipaw’s Adventures: The Friends of the Forest, published on Amazon in January.
Events
NYE Details for the Procrastinators
We're getting a whole new year on Saturday, but before that can happen, you'll need to put on a crazy hat and make some noise. Don't want to do that at home? Been procrastinating on your New Year's Eve plans?
We have you covered.
Favorites of 2021: The Food (and Travel) Stories
As we continue our look back at our favorite stories of 2021, we would be remiss if we didn't take a look at how food and travel were impacted by a year that saw us gingerly stepping into a "new normal" as the pandemic continued for a second year.
(Read time: 3 minutes)
Former SMU Rower Details College Struggles in Directorial Debut
Introspective drama examines the physical and psychological toll of athletics.
Head to Healdsburg for Domestic Imbibing, European Vibin’
Pandemic still have you not quite ready to go to Europe? Healdsburg, California, offers endless options for feeling like you are abroad without leaving the USA.
Audra McDonald to Headline Turtle Creek Chorale’s Benefit Gala
Emmy, Grammy, and Tony Award winner Audra McDonald will headline RHAPSODY – Turtle Creek Chorale’s Benefit Gala – at the Meyerson Symphony Center in March.
(Read time: 4.1 minutes)
Be Aware of Button Battery Dangers
New toys can mean new batteries, and doctors recommend that parents keep an eye on one type of battery in particular when it comes to their children.
(Read time: 3 minutes)
STEAM
Perot Exhibit Shows Legos Aren’t Just For Playing
Opening a new box of Legos is obviously fun, but every time you build something new, you’re also using science, engineering, and math.
(Read time: 4.1 minutes)