June 19, 2013
News
CITY COUNCIL ELECTIONS 2013 Residents asked to submit questions for candidates
by From staff reports
Dallasites will soon find themselves in the midst of another election. This time it’s the Dallas City Council up for grabs on Saturday, May 11. The council consists of 14 districts, but of the six with footprints in our coverage area, four races are being contested by a total of 17 candidates, and only one of those people is an incumbent. That’s a whole lot of politicking, and not much time to get to know the contenders. That’s why we’re here....
MEET YOUR NEIGHBOR Lakewood brewer has (frothy) head for beer
by Lucy Higginbotham
Being a leprechaun would make you the most popular guest at a St. Patrick’s Day party. Being a beer brewer might make you the next. “So, what do you do?” asked the man at the party. “I make beer,” the other replied. “Seriously? Cool!” said the first man. Such could be a normal conversation for Wim Bens, president and owner of Lakewood Brewing Company (LBC). Bens, a Belgium native, is a Hollywood Heights resident and SMU grad who decided to lea...
Gin Mill offers traditional fare
by Amity Thomas
The Gin Mill celebrates St. Patrick’s Day specials all weekend long Friday, March 15 through Sunday, March 17. Enjoy signature Irish specialties like Corned Beef and Cabbage and Guinness Beef Stew. During weekend brunch (11 a.m.-3 p.m.), The Gin Mill features a Traditional Irish Breakfast, including two farm fresh eggs, Irish sausage, Black and White pudding, baked beans, fried tomatoes, sautéed mushrooms and toast, in addition to brunch speci...
DART rolling out the routes
by Morgan Lyons
It’s no blarney: Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) will begin early morning 10-minute rail service from southbound Parker Road Station and northbound West End Station on Saturday, March 16 to accommodate the Dallas St. Patrick's Day Parade. Come early, wear green, and take advantage of changes that give DART riders trains that are more frequent, adding increased capacity for the busy day. Additional Red and Orange Line trains from Plano will o...
Lakehill Prepatory School presents A.R. Gurney's "The Dining Room"
by Gigi Ekstrom
The Upper School Advanced Drama class at Lakehill Preparatory School presents celebrated playwright A.R. Gurney's “The Dining Room” on March 15 and 16 at 7 p.m. in the Wyly Auditorium. Set in a well-to-do household, the dining room is traditionally where the family assembles for daily breakfast and dinner and for any special occasions. Devoid of plot, the action is comprised of a mosaic of interrelated scenes, which molded together, create an ...
Dallas Lutheran School students advance to State art competition
by Kathy Koeneman
Dallas Lutheran School competed in the Texas Private and Parochial Schools (TAPPS) District Art Competition on Feb. 19 at Covenant Christian Academy in Colleyville. Nine schools competed, entering more than 600 pieces of artwork. Dallas Lutheran students winning district awards include Walker Watts (first place in sculpture), Cameron Young (second place in photography – creative and experimental), Rachel Franko (second place in computer rende...
SMU TATE LECTURE SERIES M.K. Asante's journey inspires observations
by Elena Harding
Award-winning author, filmmaker and professor M.K. Asante, Jr. spoke about his artistic journey and his newest book, “Buck: A Memior,” Feb. 26 as part of the SMU Tate Lecture Series. He began the lecture with a story about a jailed man name Jordan who inspired his life mantra. He met Jordan when he taught a writing workshop at a prison. He admired Jordan’s writing and wanted to see his cell. When he got there, he became outraged at the state o...
St. John's Episcopal School's "Alice in Wonderland" performance filled with 'passion'
by Jennifer Barrow
Twenty-eight students – more than half of the eighth grade at St. John’s Episcopal School – were involved in the school’s production of “Alice in Wonderland.” Four performances took place Feb. 21-23 in the school’s Stephanie Judd Clements Performance Hall. Led by integrated drama specialist Tom Parr and music teacher Jean Haynes, students performed to enthusiastic, sold-out crowds. Young audience members were so smitten with the performances ...