Culture

Book : Paddle Your Own Canoe
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Growing a perfect moustache, grilling red meat, wooing a woman? Who better to deliver this tutelage than the always charming, always manly Nick Offerman, best known as Parks and Recreation’s Ron Swanson? Combining his trademark comic voice and very real expertise in woodworking – he runs his own woodshop. Paddle Your Own Canoe features tales [...]

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Book : The Boys in the Boat
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An epic journey from Depression-era America to the heart of Hitler’s Berlin The Boys in the Boat is the story of Joe Rantz, a charismatic young man born dirt poor in the woods of Washington State, who dreams of escaping the challenges of the Great Depression, and a complicated family life full of painful memories. [...]

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Book : Stars and Stripes – The Story of the American Flag
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Fifty stars stand for the states that make up this country. Thirteen stripes remind us of the colonies that fought for their freedom. But the flag has not always looked the way it does today. Its history is as colored and rich as our country’s past. Yet despite the ways the flag has changed in [...]

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July 4 : 4th of July Activities
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This will be the 50th year for the Lakewood 4th of July Parade. Come out and join other residents for the tradition. Need we say more? Forest Hills will be celebrating its annual 4th of July Parade as well. It will be featuring home made floats, entertainers, fire engines, classic cars, strollers, wagons, bikes. Come [...]

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June 29 : Girls Rock Dallas Pool Party
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The second summer session of Girls Rock Dallas starts July 15, and during that week, girls ages 8 to 17 learn instruments, form a band, write a song and play a showcase. They are also offered classes on body image, women in rock history and team building, a truly immersive experience. As they did last summer, [...]

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June 20 : Joule Hotel Addition
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Come experience the soft opening of The Joule Hotel and it’s beautiful addition and renovations. One of my favorite hotels in Dallas. The architecture is fun, hip, and creative. They finally got rid of the artificial scented air so you can breathe. The owner, Tim Headington, was fortunate enough to purchase rare period mosaics and has installed [...]

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June 15 : Tea Party at Timothy Oulton
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This Saturday Timothy Oulton celebrates the Queen’s birthday Join us for afternoon tea from 3 to 5 pm

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June 14 : Shakespeare in the Park
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Shakespeare Dallas’ summer 2013 season features Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream and Pericles, Prince of Tyre in rotation. There’s something quaint and elegant about seeing Shakespeare Dallas’ summer shows on the grassy lawn of the outdoor amphitheater at Tenison Park. Bring picnic foods, blankets and pillows for lawn seating. Some chairs are available under the [...]

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Movie : Much Ado About Nothing
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Shakespeare’s classic comedy is given a contemporary spin in Joss Whedon’s film, “Much Ado About Nothing”. Shot in just 12 days in Santa Monica (and using the original text), the story of sparring lovers Beatrice and Benedick offers a dark, sexy and occasionally absurd view of the intricate game that is love. The film features [...]

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June 1 : Tai Chi in the Galleries
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Simplify your Saturday and discover your inner chi with instructor Eng Khoo. Come out and practice the ancient Chinese art of defense with The Crow Collection of Asian Art. Located in the Arts District of downtown Dallas, The Crow Collection is a permanent set of galleries dedicated to the arts and cultures of China, Japan, [...]

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