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A Duty to Global Community
Dallas International School helps refugee family from Afghanistan.
In Case You Missed It
Park Cities Person of the Year: ‘Science Is the Answer’
One of Lyda Hill’s guiding philosophies in her philanthropic efforts is “science is the answer.”
In Case You Missed It
Readers’ Choice Person of the Year: ‘One of the Best People I Have Ever Met’
Izzy Martin may be fighting cancer, but her care for others earned her more than 900 votes in our Readers' Choice Person of the Year for 2021.
Meet Izzy.
Dallas CASA Names New Board Executive Committee
Dallas CASA’s board of directors recently voted in a new executive committee for the board term beginning Jan. 1, 2022.
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Mistletoe Stands in 10th Year of Supporting North Texas Food Bank
A group of teenagers is in their 10th year of selling mistletoe to support the North Texas Food Bank.
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Benac Family Donates Indian Crèche to Dallas Arboretum Nativity Exhibit
The Dallas Arboretum recently received a new addition to the grand Holiday at the Arboretum decor.
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Society
The Other Art Fair Showcases New Talent, Helps Stewpot
Dallas art enthusiasts joined local, national, and international artists at the Dallas Market Hall on Oct. 21 for the Private View party for the Dallas edition of The Other Art Fair, a leading artist fair for discovering emerging artists.
Orchestra of New Spain Presents Epiphany Pastorela Concerts
The Orchestra of New Spain (ONS) will present its annual Epiphany community concerts at Saint Monica Catholic Church at 7 p.m. Jan. 11 and at St. Philip Apostle Catholic Church at 6 p.m. Jan. 8.
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Voices
People Newspapers’ Last Minute Gift Ideas
Does anyone really need another cookbook? YES.
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Society
2021 Dallas Symphony Orchestra Gala Dazzles Guests
Music director Fabio Luisi made his gala debut Sept. 25 at the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center during a fundraising evening featuring world-renowned violinist Anne-Sophie Mutter.
Voices
Editor Becomes Principal For a Day — and a Student of Schooling
“My dad goes to work,” the tiny kindergartener said one Wednesday after asking me if I went to work. “Do you know him?”
History Emerges During Dallas Cemetery Crawl
On the eve of All Hallows Eve, I found myself wandering through cemeteries and mausoleums as a participant in Preservation Dallas’ 2021 Fall Tour – Cemeteries of Dallas.
Captain of the Ho Ho Holidays
Nobody wants to spend Christmas in the hospital, but Texas Rangers mascot Captain -- along with a couple of Elf on the Shelf characters -- tried to lift the spirits of patients at Medical City Children's Hospital Tuesday.
Philanthropy
Martha Stewart To Speak at Junior League Luncheon
It's a good thing that the Junior League of Dallas was able to snag the doyenne of, well, everything home related (and Snoop Dogg's bestie) Martha Stewart as its featured speaker for the Centennial Milestones Luncheon.
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General
Time to Vote on Your Favorite Story From 2021
Last year, we asked our readers to weigh in with their favorites, too, and we’ve continued that this year. Vote today!
Society
KidneyTexas’ Luncheon With a Long Name Turns 22
Through 22 years of annual luncheons, KidneyTexas Inc. underwriters and volunteers have raised more than $3.7 million for local efforts to improve the ability to diagnose and manage kidney disease.
Happenings on the Hill
A $5 million gift to SMU’s Edwin L. Cox School of Business will create the Katy and Kyle Miller Courtyard, a place for faculty, staff, students, and visitors to exchange ideas, form friendships, and build business associations.
Society
CC Young Wrap It Up Luncheon
Attendees of CC Young Wrap It Up Luncheon enjoyed shopping in a holiday market, a fashion presentation, and a holiday lunch.
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Society
Crystal Charity Ball Takes Inspiration From Across the Pond
The ‘grand dame’ of Dallas’ galas will return in person this year after the pandemic took the Crystal Charity Ball’s fundraising online last year.