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Strokes for a Cure is an event featuring two artists: a musician and a painter. Together they will originate a work of art for a worthy cause. Seth Simmons, pianist, will play his original compositions while Rolando Diaz, Cuban-American artist, paints an original oil on canvas. A silent auction for the painting will follow their performance. Strokes for a Cure is a benefit for The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.

In the middle of North Texas existed this beautiful space for people to relax in the shade and listen to the water from the fountains. The Park, situated on the bluffs and overlooking the Trinity River, has been closed off since April 2007 due to its lack of maintenance and safety concerns.

The 2009 DFW Dragon Boat, Kite and Lantern Festival will be held on May 17th at Lake Carolyn Parkways in Irving. The festival will run from 10am-6pm and feature colorful kite flying and exciting dragon boat races, cultural performances, a lantern festival, plus traditional Asian Food, arts and crafts and educational activities. Enjoy a day […]

In its 5th year, alley’s house will be presenting its Annual Art Auction this Saturday, February 7th from 7-10pm. The Auction will be at the American Fine Art Gallery, 1611 Dragon Street, Dallas, TX 75207

Art works will be available for viewing one week prior to and following the event at American Fine Art Gallery or online at alleyshouse.org. Tickets may be purchased either at the door ($30) or online ($25).

The Meridian: Global Young Professionals is a subsidiary of the World Affairs Council and comprised of a group of young professionals in the Dallas/Fort Worth area who all share a common interest in world affairs. On Wednesday, January 21st, The Meridian is presenting The Linguists, a film about 7,000 languages on the verge of extinction. […]

Each president recites the following oath, in accordance with Article II, Section I of the U.S. Constitution: “I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will faithfully execute the office of President of the United States, and will to the best of my ability, preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States.” I […]

Recently I posted about the November 8th Festival of Ideas hosted by The Dallas Institute of Humanities and Culture. It wasn’t long after that post I was contacted by DIHC and invited to a recent event with Au Courant, Dallas Institute’s newest membership group. Originally inspired by The Insitute’s vision, Au Courant heightened my inspiration […]