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SMU’s Dallas Literary Festival Goes Virtual
The theme of the Dallas Literary Festival, hosted by SMU, is a fitting one for the times -- turbulence.
Perot Museum Invites Visitors To Engineers Week
The Perot Museum of Nature and Science is inviting guests to brainstorm, build, break, and create for Engineers Week.
Could 2021 Prove a Turning Point?
Yes, 2020 was terrible. But the United States has seen worse.
No Bohemian Room is Complete Without These 5 Elements
The French word bohémien originally referred to migrants from Bohemia, a region in the Czech Republic.
Philanthropy
Dallas Arts District Foundation Awards Nine Local Artists With Financial Refuge Among Crisis
The Dallas Arts District Foundation is a nonprofit that supports the city's artistic, educational and commercial endeavors through its donations and design programs.
Dallas Opera To Stream ‘Tosca’ Simulcast
The Dallas Opera will stream the company’s 2015 production of Giacomo Puccini’s Tosca online beginning at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 26 and it will be available until March 27.
Crow Museum New Trio of Exhibits Includes ‘Divine Spark’
The Crow Museum of Asian Art of The University of Texas at Dallas is kicking off 2021 in a bold fashion with three exhibitions showcasing the powerful contemporary works of a Texas-based Asian woman artist, recent works by Japanese women ceramicists, and an exploration of one of the most iconic gods in Hindu culture.
14 Valentine’s Day Gifts for Your Deserving Dallas Darling
In a year that encouraged shopping regionally to keep beloved businesses in our community afloat, holidays are a perfect opportunity to speak your partner’s love language, locally.
COVID Costs Dallas Arts Community $95.5M
The pandemic has been a drain on coffers everywhere, and the Dallas arts community is not immune, a new survey revealed.
Valentine’s Day Dining, Gifts and Getaways
Whether you're a carb lover, a wine lover, fine-dining is in your heart, or travel, we have some suggestions for Valentine's Day.
TACA Announces Expansion of Pop-Up Grants
TACA announced an expansion of its Pop-Up Grant program, which debuted in August 2020 as part of the new TACA Resiliency Initiative.
Superfood Sunday is Almost Here
Sunday is the “Big Game” day and there are “super” good food options for at-home game watching.
Philanthropy
Three Researchers Awarded Cary Council Grants
It's seed funding that could result in the next big discoveries in medicine, and the Cary Council's latest round of grants could eventually improve outcomes and health for a variety of people.
Pandemic Keeps Avant On Its Toes
Pandemic or no pandemic, the show will go on, Avant Chamber Ballet says.
Events
Smart Cookies: State Fair Announces New Contest
Fire up the ovens, and start mixing up your icing - it's time to decorate some cookies.
In Case You Missed It
Croissants Are Austrian? C’est Vrai!
With Dry January about to come to a close, National Croissant Day’s arrival on January 30 gives us yet another reason to celebrate.
Dallas Opera Cancels Spring 2021 Performances
The Dallas Opera announced Wednesday that its March and April subscription performances are canceled amid ongoing COVID-19 concerns. Full-scale operas are expected to resume at the Winspear Opera House in February and March of 2022 for the 2021-2022 season.
Events
Dallas Blooms Coming To The Arboretum
Spring will soon be in bloom at the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden. Dallas Blooms, the largest annual floral festival in the Southwest, is coming from Feb. 20 to April 11.
Coronavirus
What Will It Take To Close The Vaccine Acceptance Gap?
November announcements about promising COVID vaccine candidates from Pfizer/BioNTech and Moderna sent stocks soaring and kindled hope worldwide.
Two Rare Gold Pieces On Display at Perot Museum
With a combined weight of more than 110 pounds, two rare gold pieces originally unearthed in Australia are now on display at the Perot Museum of Nature and Science.