May 20, 2013
News
Photo by Sharen Bradford
Photo by Sharen Bradford
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SMU presents spring concert
by Victoria Winkelman
The world premiere of a new interpretation of “The Rite of Spring” by noted Dutch choreographer Joost Vrouenraets highlights the Spring Dance Concert at SMU’s Meadows School of the Arts, April 12-14. The Meadows Dance Ensemble will showcase the work, created in honor of “The Rite’s” 100th anniversary, as well as Balanchine’s “Valse Fantaisie,” a pas de deux by Visiting Artist-in-Residence Adam Hougland, and the premiere of “In the City,” an ex...
Photo courtesy of The Exchange Club of Lake Highlands
Photo courtesy of The Exchange Club of Lake Highlands
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Auction raises funds for Lake Highlands
by Robert W. Van Amburgh
Last Saturday, March 23, the Exchange Club of Lake Highlands held its annual Casino Night and Auction at Park Lane Ranch. This event is a key fundraiser for the club, enabling it to benefit the Lake Highlands community. Among other causes, the funds raised are used toward the club’s annual scholarship program for seniors at Lake Highlands High School, as well as for the club’s grants to several non-profit organizations benefiting the Lake High...
Award-winning chef to speak at Audelia Rd. Library
by Anne W. Buckley
Audelia Road Library Friends begin their Spring Speaker Series on Thursday, April 11 with Beth Sonnier, award-winning chef/instructor with the Food and Hospitality Institute from El Centro College, speaking on “The Making of a Chef – Training, Tools, Resources.” A graduate of the Culinary Institute of America, with additional degrees in culinary arts and hotel/restaurant management from the University of North Texas and Texas Women’s Universit...
Photo courtesy of Lakehill Preparatory School Pictured above, from left to right, are: Katie Rich, Kate Langley, Abby Dondis, Steven Murff and Alexander Dondis.
Photo courtesy of Lakehill Preparatory School Pictured above, from left to right, are: Katie Rich, Kate Langley, Abby Dondis, Steven Murff and Alexander Dondis.
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Kohl's honors Lakehill students
by Gigi Ekstrom
Five Lakehill Preparatory School students have been selected as nominees in the Kohl's Cares Scholarship Program. Middle School students Kate Langley, sixth grade and Steven Murff, seventh grade, along with Lower School students Katie Rich, second grade, Alexander Dondis, third grade, and Abby Dondis, first grade, were selected based on their volunteer actions, leadership roles and the benefits of their service to others. Every year, Kohl’s ...
Photo by Andrew Scoggin Trammell Crow, founder of Earth Day Dallas, speaks to the crowd gathered at White Rock Lake.
Photo by Andrew Scoggin Trammell Crow, founder of Earth Day Dallas, speaks to the crowd gathered at White Rock Lake.
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New report shifts water focus to conservation, not reservoirs
by Andrew Scoggin
With Texas reeling from drought in two consecutive summers, an environmental research group says the state should focus on saving to secure the state’s water supply. And by saving, it’s not just taking shorter showers. A report released by Environment Texas Research and Policy Center last week says the state should make significant investments in water conservation greater, the group says, than those planned by a state board and being discusse...
Photo by Shelli Stephens-Stidham
Photo by Shelli Stephens-Stidham
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Dallas men unite to help end domestic violence
by Andrew Scoggin
Call it serendipity, or something like it. In downtown Dallas, of all places, a rainy Saturday morning threatened to put a damper on Mayor Mike Rawlings’ Rally Against Domestic Violence at City Hall. Ponchos and umbrellas dotted the crowd, as some used “rally towels” to dry off rather than their intended purpose. The morning drizzle turned to sprinkles, stopping by the time Rawlings took the stage to kick off one of his biggest mayoral initiat...
Photo by Stefan Gorman
Photo by Stefan Gorman
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Pooches prepare for annual Dog Bowl
by Taylor Mayad McDonnell
Let your four-legged fur ball romp and run unleashed on the grassy field of Fair Park’s Cotton Bowl at the free, seventh-annual Dog Bowl from 1 - 5 p.m. Sunday, April 7. From splash pools and affordable vaccines to adoptable pets and pooch apparel, Dog Bowl will serve up plenty of puppy-pleasing pastimes on Dallas’ most historic football field. Activities will include a pet/owner look-alike contest (4:20 p.m.), live music by local jazz favori...
Photos courtesy of the Scarborough Renaissance Festival Pictured with swords crossed are Don Juan and Miguel.
Photos courtesy of the Scarborough Renaissance Festival Pictured with swords crossed are Don Juan and Miguel.
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Annual festival ready to recreate
by Helaine Thompson
Scarborough Renaissance Festival unveils the mysteries of sirens of the seas with the opening of its newest attraction – “Mermaid Lagoon.” Mermaid Lagoon will feature the Captain of the seas and lovely mermaids who will captivate the young and old with their enchanting song. The 33rd Annual Scarborough Renaissance Festival opens April 6 and will run eight consecutive weekends (and Memorial Day Monday) through May 27. Scarborough Renaissanc...
Sixth grader Ben Gillman took this picture of his classmates at the Institute of Texan Cultures in San Antonio.
Sixth grader Ben Gillman took this picture of his classmates at the Institute of Texan Cultures in San Antonio.
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Students 'step into it'
The halls of Lakehill were especially quiet last week, as 150 Middle School students boarded buses to head out in different directions on a variety of adventures. Fifth graders headed to Mo Ranch in the Texas Hill Country for an opportunity to learn about the environment and build leadership skills on the High Ropes course. Sixth graders relived Texas history on their Tour of Texas, while seventh graders enhanced their study of ancient civiliz...
Dallas resident named to IRS panel
by Louis Morizio
Robert Phillips, a long-time Dallas resident, was recently selected by the Treasury Department to serve on the nationwide Taxpayer Advocacy Panel (TAP). One of 75 volunteers, he will represent the North Texas area taxpayers as well as work on national issues. TAP members devote 300-500 hours yearly, work with IRS executives on priority topics and also serve as a conduit for grassroots issues between the public and the IRS. Upon his selection, ...