Our neighborhood is bursting at the seams with talented do-it-yourselfers, crafters and artists. For evidence, revisit our December 2010 story about handcrafted holiday gifts. Through March 5, artists can apply at handmadebash.com. Say organizers, “We are looking for the best of the best artists from Dallas and the Metroplex and around … more
This weekend, Texas Ballet Theater presents “Dracula” at Bass Hall. Showtimes are Friday at 8 p.m., Saturday at 2 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m.
The 1st person to email “I Love the Advocate” to mriney@advocatemag.com gets four tickets to the Friday, Feb 24th show. The 5th person gets four tickets to Saturday’s show, … more
This wine cost nine bucks. How do the Italians do it? Their economy is in shambles and the euro is killing the dollar. If this was French wine, it would cost $15 or $18. I’m not complaining, of course. I’m just continually and pleasantly surprised by the quality and value … more
Grape Expectations, the Twelve Hills Nature Center’s annual fundraiser, is from 7-10 p.m. Saturday at Turner House.
The party features a silent auction and tastings of more than 300 bottles of wine, plus snacks. Tickets cost $35.
Twelve Hills is a 5-acre private nature preserve at 817 Mary Cliff Road. … more
At this week’s East Kessler Park neighborhood meeting, Councilmember Scott Griggs will present Katherine Homan of Handley Drive a proclamation for having the city’s first comprehensive green home.
Homan and her late husband, Richard, envisioned and built the home long before the word “green” became trendy in construction lingo. We … more
The Texas Theatre continues to build its reputation as Dallas’ source for esoteric and adventurous cinema this coming weekend, when it releases a pair of intriguing, intense, and enthralling European films. One is the Belgian contender for the Best Foreign Language Film award at this year’s Oscars; the other is … more
We didn’t notice, during all the hoopla Sunday, that the Mayor of Dallas rode on the Krewe La Rive Gauche float in the Mardi Gras Parade. Not until we saw the above photo on Facebook, that is. The float had a 70s disco theme and was runner-up for best float. … more
We ate pie and crawfish. We drank sparkling wine and beer. We ran 3.1 miles. We threw and caught beads and candy. We danced, we laughed, we ate some more pie. Oak Cliff Mardi Gras 2012 came and went this weekend.
Winnetka Heights won best float in the parade for … more
Plano last week passed a law that could make streets safer for cyclists.
This caught my attention because here at the Advocate we have been working on a story about bicycle safety, commuting and the future of cycling in Dallas.
Look for it in the March issue, which should hit … more
It’s a little out of the neighborhood, but it’s worth mentioning, for all our neighborhood gardeners and farmers, that the Texas Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association 2012 Conference is this weekend, Feb. 16-19, at the Mesquite Convention Center. This is the place for all things local, organic, sustainable, gardening, farming, … more
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