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Urban Gardener Cultivates Hope, Produce, Community in Your Backyards
Professional vegetable grower Kate Olsen pulled up her Napa Valley roots and moved to Dallas where she’s sharing lessons gleaned while urban gardening for a world-class restaurant.
Dallas Opera Announces Spring Start for 2020-21 Season
Fingers crossed, opera lovers in Dallas. This spring may see you in a seat, enjoying the season that was postponed due to COVID-19 - almost a year after the pandemic caused a state-wide shut down.
Out and About
Perot, Lockheed Martin Support Socially-Distanced Fun
Just in time for winter break at the Perot Museum of Nature and Science, Lockheed Martin has stepped up to support socially distanced fun during the holidays, with a $65K donation which will fund space-themed masks and single-use take-home science activity kits for children.
Dallas Opera To Stream ‘The Magic Flute’ Simulcast
The Dallas Opera will make the company’s popular 2019 production of Mozart’s family-friendly The Magic Flute available free for home viewing for a limited time.
Philanthropy
Bite Into the Burger That Gives Back
The Taylor Burger isn't just a delicious solution to lunch - it is a delicious solution to lunch and a way to help Scottish Rite for Children continue to help children - like the one the burger is named for.
Raise the Roof: Central Market Hosts Gingerbread Decorating Contest
In the immortal words of Buddy the Elf, "I thought maybe we could make gingerbread houses, and eat cookie dough and go ice skating and maybe even hold hands."
Never Fear Color; Christmas Decorating Time Is Near
Many will look to holiday decor to provide a bit of cheer and color at home during a time when people are spending more time there amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Neiman Marcus Holiday Experiences: Different But Delightful.
What would Stanley Marcus think about Zooming with Santa, virtual gifting rooms, or curbside Santas?
Coronavirus
Momentous Work Continues Without One Particular Golf Tournament
Canceling a nationally-known, signature fundraiser doesn’t set the preferred tone for celebrating a century of service.
Fun Holiday To-Do List
Pandemic precautions won’t prevent NorthPark Center from going overboard with Christmas decorations, though they will require making sessions and storytimes with the mall’s beloved Santa Claus virtual.
Attorney/CPA Keeps It Kosher While Pursuing ‘Deep Flavors’
While Deep Flavors is a kosher-style cookbook, the recipes are eclectic, Tex/Mex to Cajun to Jewish soul food, to French, etc.
Telehealth Replaces Many In-Person Appointments
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has prompted more people to use telehealth visits, rather than in-person appointments, for non-emergency medical advice.
Coronavirus
COVID-19 a Once in a Generation-Type Pandemic
To assess health risks while attending a gathering in Dallas County, begin by counting the people in the room.
Coronavirus
A Very COVID Christmas
Seeing Santa this year could look a bit like visiting a jailed relative: Expect a transparent barrier to separate guests from the world’s most beloved home invader.
Events
It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Drinkmas
This week, three fun and festive holiday cocktail parties are opening at local outlets and they are worth a visit.
Don’t Wait For Fall Colors to Come to You; Hit the Road
The change from summer to fall progresses slowly in Texas, but always inspires travelers to get outdoors more.
Georgie by Curtis Stone Offers Lofty Thanksgiving Option
If you haven’t started thawing your turkey or reserved your take-out turkey by now, you might want to make another plan for Thanksgiving dinner.
Tickets On Sale For ‘A Very Electric Christmas’
Tickets for Lightwire Theater’s ‘A Very Electric Christmas’ are on sale as of Nov. 20 at 10 a.m.
So Much Thanksgiving
If you haven’t made your eating plans yet, here are some great options for gourmet meals at home or out on the town,
Dallas Symphony Orchestra Takes Its Show On the Road
The Dallas Symphony Orchestra announced the residency of The Concert Truck during the holiday season – presenting community concerts in venues and formats that lend themselves to social distancing.