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Mom’s Gift Inspires Versatile Thanksgiving Dessert
I can feel the excitement of this year’s holiday season building. During these final weeks before Thanksgiving, I’m grateful all our family remained healthy this year and that some of us may be able to share our Thanksgiving dinner together around the dining table.
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Philanthropy
Classic and Creative: Thanksgiving Dining Options
A turkey shortage? Baloney. Despite breathless proclamations and dire warnings, there is no real turkey shortage, Kersten Rettig says.
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Faith
Faith Friday: Jesuit Dallas Commemorates All Saints’ Day
The Jesuit Dallas community gathered Nov. 1 to commemorate All Saints' Day.
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Philanthropy
What is Philanthropy?
Bob Hopkins’ new book defines love of humanity with scores of stories.
‘Love Field Stories’ To Talk Holiday Events
Dallas Love Field’s podcast “Love Field Stories” will broadcast live from the Dallas Arboretum Tuesday.
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BookShelf
Working most often requires hours of screen time, so why not rejuvenate the mind with an action-packed book?
By Opening His Heart, an SMU Grad Hopes to Open Your Mind
Growing up Black in the Texas suburbs, Fred Leach felt the effects of magnified stereotypes, social isolation, marginalization, and unconscious biases.
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Events
Whisky Dinners, Korean Food and Fajitas, Dig In
Ready to grab a fork? We have a rundown of fun dining opportuntiies coming up.
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Faith
Faith Friday: Art on the Trail at Northaven UMC
Northaven United Methodist Church recently hosted the first annual Art on the Trail event. The Oct. 30 show on the Northaven Trail featured artists, music, and food from Ruthie’s/Cafe Momentum at Preston and Northaven Road.
Things to Do
Trains, Christmas shopping, Thanksgiving turkey trotting, and more a-mazing Christmas fun, all ready for your fun-loving pleasure.
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DMA Presents ‘Bamana Mud Cloth: From Mali to the World’
Opening November 13 at the Dallas Museum of Art (DMA), a new exhibition of recently acquired textiles explores the labor-intensive process behind mud cloth, bogolanfini, or as well as the cultural significance of its motifs and designs.
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Turtle Creek Chorale Brings Eight Festive Performances
The Turtle Creek Chorale will bring eight festive performances, including one featuring American Idol’s David Archuleta to commemorate the spirit of the holidays and mission of the Chorale.
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Texas Ballet Theater To Stage The Nutcracker for Holiday Season
After a nearly two-year pandemic wait, it's beginning to look a lot more like Christmas, and with that comes a certain ballet.
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Don’t Let Recycling Bin Get Scary
Don’t end October on a frightenedly irresponsible note.
Exhibit Explores Ancient City
An exhibit opening in October will show visitors an ancient city through the photography of Dallas’ Carolyn Brown.
Faith
Faith Friday: Family Day at the SMAA Farmers Market
Saturday is Family Day at Saint Michael’s Farmers Market.
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Eataly Dallas To Host Opening Party
It’s been about a year since Eataly Dallas first opened its doors, the marketplace is gearing up for a storewide opening party.
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Wellness Festival Coming To Dallas
Need to de-stress? A wellness festival is coming to Dallas Oct. 30.
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Enjoy Homemade Treats for Hungry Ghosts and Goblins
I’m basically a kid at heart who adores celebrating holidays of all kinds, and that trait comes through at Halloween. I love everything about it – decorating, dressing up (usually in something scary), making a fuss over the little ones who come costumed to our door, and creating fun-to-eat treats.
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Self-Guided Option Best Bet for Touring Boston’s Freedom Trail
It’s October, the prime time to visit New England for fall foliage leaf-peeping.
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