Culture

Restaurant : Jimmy’s Food Store

I was browsing D Magazine’s What You Must Do in Dallas http://www3.dmagazine.com/content/must-do-dallas and stumbled upon a local favorite. Now Jimmy’s is legendary — the most heralded Italian market in all of Dallas. It provides food to local restaurants, among them, Italian eatery Urbano Café next door. There are many Dallasites who swear Jimmy’s is the [...]

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May 7-8 : Swiss Avenue Mother’s Day Home Day
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If you are looking for something different to do this year to celebrate the most important woman in your life, look no further than the Swiss Avenue Historic District Mother’s Day Home Tour. While it may seem somewhat cruel to parade Mom through a tour of homes the likes of which most normal people will [...]

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Movie : Water for Elephants
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Based on the acclaimed bestseller, WATER FOR ELEPHANTS presents an unexpected romance in a uniquely compelling setting. Veterinary school student Jacob meets and falls in love with Marlena, a star performer in a circus of a bygone era. They discover beauty amidst the world of the Big Top, and come together through their compassion for [...]

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April 30 : Green Living Family Festival
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Chat with dozens of green vendors that can provide you with practical tips about eco-friendly living. If you are a “green veteran,” there is always something new to learn! Enjoy live entertainment, green demonstrations and kid’s activities including kite flying in the meadow. See the new Bugs! exhibit, check out Animals of the World and [...]

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April 8 : Easter in the Park with the Dallas Symphony Orchestra
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Easter in the Park with the Dallas Symphony Orchestra and the 22nd Annual Pooch Parade & Costume Contest Round up the family, kids, blankets and bonnets for an entertaining afternoon of music and picnic lunches! Celebrating its 22nd anniversary, the Turtle Creek Association presents Easter in the Park featuring the hilarious Pooch Parade and Costume [...]

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April 22-23 : Earth Day Dallas
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Earth Day Dallas, a not-for-profit organization led by environmentalist Trammell S. Crow and other community leaders, hopes to catalyze a “green” movement in Dallas by staging the inaugural Earth Day Dallas Festival in the heart of downtown. Celebrate Earth Day 2011 with two days of exhibits, a speaker series, short films, music, entertainment, food and [...]

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April 14-16 : Woodrow Grease Musical
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Fancy a night of well-greased quiffs and side-burns? An abundance of jukebox jingles and bobby-socks? If so the most popular, fun-filled musical in the history of Rock’n’Roll is coming to Lakewood. The No.1 Greatest Musical GREASE is packed with explosive energy, vibrant 1950′s pop culture and all those unforgettable songs from the hit musical. Join [...]

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Sports : Dallas Aquatic Masters
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Swimming for fitness, fun and competition is what DAM is all about. No matter what your goal is we offer year-round, expertly designed adult group swim programs and adult private lessons to suit your needs. Come see firsthand what our programs can do for you! Swim free for a week! Whether you are a beginner [...]

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April 2011: Stay Focused
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Stay focused upon your intentions, desires, and priorities. Don’t allow yourself to be distracted by short-term situations, dramas or other people’s demands. Keep a positive outlook about your dreams, and imagine they’ve already manifested. Devote regular amounts of time toward your projects and priorities. Say no to distractions and you will see results. Kuthumi was [...]

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April 8-24 : Dallas Blooms
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Dallas Blooms at the Dallas Arboretum & Botanical Garden is an outdoor floral festival. MSN has rated it one of the top 10 things to do in the country in spring. It boasts of 500,000 spring-blooming bulbs including tulips, daffodils, Dutch Iris and hyacinths, along with 100,000 pansies, violas and over 3,000 azaleas. During ‘Dallas [...]

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