Scott’s Picks

Restaurant : Oak
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I’m excited to say that Oak is back open for lunch. This is one of my favorite spots to take my clients. Sleek, inviting, and comfortable design elements, Oak is the perfect place to Be, Eat, and Celebrate. Nestled in the gateway to the Design District and set in the shadow of its namesake, Oak [...]

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Top Places to See Holiday Lights
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Put on your hat and gloves, fill that thermos with cocoa and pack some cookies. It’s time to take in all things twinkly. Guide Live has rounded up some top area light displays to help you plan a perfectly merry and bright outing. For the neighborhood displays, note that it’s still early in the season [...]

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Book : Drawing Blood
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From a young age, Molly Crabapple had the eye of an artist and the spirit of a radical. After a restless childhood on New York’s Long Island, she left America to see Europe and the Near East, a young artist plunging into unfamiliar cultures, notebook always in hand, drawing what she observed. Returning to New [...]

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Aurora Recap
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For one long night, the Dallas Arts District Dallas was transformed into an open-air, urban playground of contemporary art on an expansive scale. Presented by Aurora’s founders – in a new partnership with the nonprofit AT&T Performing Arts Center – this immersive, free and public exhibition showcased work by local and international artists, selected by [...]

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Movie : Brooklyn
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Thanksgiving means eating and shopping, but that can’t take up the whole four-day weekend. If you’re looking for an alternative family activity, the movie theaters have some great options. The USA Film Festival screened this movie last week and I needed an escape so I grabbed my friend Diane and we headed to the Angelica Theater. A [...]

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How To Dress Like JFK
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Vive La France! Jaqueline and John F. Kennedy Visit France Video Here is a link to watch the video A polo and khakis might be as dressed up as you get – and today, that’s fine. But before January 1961 or so, that would’ve been considered shockingly casual for most events, maybe even slovenly. To [...]

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Candlelight Walk on Henderson
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This is a really festive event. A neat way to explore all the unique, boutique shops in architecturally rare old buildings and homes. Stroll down candlelit Henderson Avenue this Wednesday from 6-9pm to celebrate the start of the holiday season, and get a jump on your holiday shopping! Enjoy light bites, drinks, and great merchandise. To celebrate the 20+ [...]

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The Peanuts Movie
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Charles Schulz was an American cartoonist, best known for the comic strip Peanuts (which drew inspiration for the characters from his own life). He is widely regarded as one of the most influential cartoonists of all time. Peanuts made its first appearance on October 2, 1950, in seven newspapers. After a somewhat slow beginning, Peanuts [...]

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Arboretum Village Shopping Center
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The recently renovated center in the heart of Lakewood and located on the shores of White Rock Lake has become a game changer for our community. This major access with Gaston, East Grand, and Garland has made this entrance to Forest Hills Beautiful. No wonder that the Forest Hills neighborhood has become the most sought [...]

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The Intern
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The perfect Date Night Film!!! This movie caught me off guard. A friend recommended I go see this because shared it was, in his opinion, the BEST film of the year. As a film lover I put it on my list and finally made the time to go. WOW. I have to agree!!!! I love [...]

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