May 23, 2013
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Audubon has new partner
by Lindsey Miller
Bolsa Mercado Catering will now be the exclusive caterer for the Trinity River Audubon Center (TRAC). Ben Jones, TRAC director, explained, “As a conservation organization, we sought a partner as focused on sustainability as we are. We were thrilled to find Bolsa Mercado, a group renowned for a commitment to community, organic practices and excellence. The Bolsa team creates unforgettable events with delicious food made from the highest qualit...
Photo courtesy of Dallas Urban Debate Alliance President George W. Bush congratulates Javier Gonzalez, Barrett Blaker, Caleb Gorham and Mac Murchison, who also finished tops in the recent Bush Institute/St. Mark’s Economic Policy Debates.
Photo courtesy of Dallas Urban Debate Alliance President George W. Bush congratulates Javier Gonzalez, Barrett Blaker, Caleb Gorham and Mac Murchison, who also finished tops in the recent Bush Institute/St. Mark’s Economic Policy Debates.
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Woodrow debate headed to State
Woodrow Wilson High School students Javier Gonzalez, Mac Murchison, Barrett Blaker, and Caleb Gorham recently swept UIL District 12-4A competition to qualify to enter in the UIL State Debate Tournament. The 103rd Annual Cross-Examination Debate State Meet will feature debate teams from across the state, showcasing a variety of debating styles and strategies on The University of Texas at Austin campus. “I am proud that these students have cont...
Markus Zusak
Markus Zusak
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Lit Fest welcomes Zusak
by Jill K. Sayre
Markus Zusak, author of several novels, including “The Book Thief,” will be the keynote speaker at the 17th annual Highland Park Literary Festival. Zusack will speak Thursday, Feb. 21 at 7 p.m. at Highland Park High School, 4200 Emerson Ave, Dallas 75205. Books by Zusak and other festival authors will be for sale beginning at 6:30 p.m., and Zusak will be available for a book signing following his lecture. This event is free and open to the pu...
Photo by Lucy Higginbotham SMOOCH! Lauren Clark loves her “Bert” whom she boards at White Rock Stables.
Photo by Lucy Higginbotham SMOOCH! Lauren Clark loves her “Bert” whom she boards at White Rock Stables.
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MEET YOUR NEIGHBOR New transplant loves horsing around the lake
by Lucy Higginbotham
Dozens of folks head to the lake after work or on a weekend with the their bicycles, baby strollers or jogging shoes. Lauren Clark takes a saddle. It’s attached to her horse, of course. She and Bert regularly use the trails and open spaces around the lake to go exploring. It is not uncommon to see horseback riders in the White Rock area, but some folks may not realize where these riders come from. Clark is among more than 20 owners who board t...
Photo of Linda Darnell courtesy of Jeff Gordon.
Photo of Linda Darnell courtesy of Jeff Gordon.
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New Hamon gifts include movie posters
by Patti LaSalle
Two recent gifts will expand the special collections housed in the Jake and Nancy Hamon Arts Library at SMU. A gift of personal materials from the estate of Dallas philanthropist and arts patron Nancy Hamon includes $1 million to endow, preserve and exhibit the collection. In addition, a planned estate gift of movie archives valued at $1.5 million has been made by film historian and collector Jeff Gordon. Dallasites will receive a ...
Pictured above are, from left to right, Gary Griffith, Center Advisory Council; Sandra Thomas, Center Advisory Council Chair; and Vince Bratton and Calvert Collins Bratton, attendees.
Pictured above are, from left to right, Gary Griffith, Center Advisory Council; Sandra Thomas, Center Advisory Council Chair; and Vince Bratton and Calvert Collins Bratton, attendees.
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Center honors scientists
The Center of Vital Longevity at UT hosted a dinner on Jan. 27 honoring international scientists at the Nasher Sculpture Center. The dinner preceded the Dallas Aging and Cognition Conference hosted by the center and included scientists from around the world. The dinner was made up of supporters and donors for The Center of Vital Longevity. Pictured above are, from left to right, Vince Bratton and Calvert Collins Bratton, attendees; Sandra Thom...
Photo by Nancy Black "Wait, wait... don't tell me" hosts Carl Kassell (left) and Peter Sagal shield their eyes from the spotlight as they look for Superman and answer questions from the sold out crowd at the Winspear Opera House this past Thursday.
Photo by Nancy Black "Wait, wait... don't tell me" hosts Carl Kassell (left) and Peter Sagal shield their eyes from the spotlight as they look for Superman and answer questions from the sold out crowd at the Winspear Opera House this past Thursday.
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It's a bird! It's a plane! 'Wait, wait'! It's radio
by Nancy Black, editor-in-chief
The brilliant Orson Welles, ruler of all 1930s radio shows, would be proud of his modern day successors, National Public Broadcasting’s hosts of the 21st Century’s “Wait, wait… don’t tell me,” Peter Sagal and Carl Kassell. The duo arrived from their road trip to Dallas this past Thursday night and was greeted by a packed house at the Winspear Opera House. The result? The Arts District in Dallas hasn’t reverberated from laughter so hard in yea...
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WEDDING ANNOUNCEMENT Huseman ~ Ehmke
Jessica L. Huseman, daughter of Leon and Lori Huseman of Rowlett, and Alexander K. Ehmke, son of John and Jennifer Ehmke of Garland, were married recently. The wedding and reception were held at the Texas Discovery Gardens in Dallas, with Benjamin Ehmke, brother of the groom, officiating the ceremony. The bride graduated from Southern Methodist University in December 2011 and is employed as a speech and debate teacher at North Star Academy C...
Photo courtesy of the Dallas Arboretum
Photo courtesy of the Dallas Arboretum
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Botanical Garden ready to burst with Blooms
by Wendy Rentz
This year marks the 29th anniversary of the Dallas Arboretum’s nationally acclaimed floral festival Dallas Blooms, presented this year by Bank of America. The festival begins March 2 and continues through April 7. “The Arboretum’s Dallas Blooms is one of the most beautiful sights to see in the Southwest, and Bank of America is proud to be the presenting sponsor this year,” said Gillian Breidenbach, Bank of America. “This is a must-see event f...
Photo courtesy of Dallas Academy
Photo courtesy of Dallas Academy
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Students get special lesson in love
by Sarah Jayroe
Dallas Academy was proud to be home to a very special surprise on Friday. Lieutenant Colonel Patrick L. Johnson of the United States Marine Corps returned home to Texas after serving his country for a year in the Middle East. Lt. Col. Johnson returned home to his wife Anne (pictured above, left) and three children, Bryghte, Asher and Madray, as well as many relatives, friends and supporters. The big surprise took place at Dallas Academy, whe...