Oak Lawn

Oak Lawn established itself as a cool neighborhood with real economic and entertainment clout when Pride activism began in the then, working class neighborhood more than 30 years ago.  Together, the many celebrated gay and lesbian clubs, cafes, shops, dance halls and bookstores work seamless with the mom and pop retailers and restaurants started by immigrants several generations ago. With the recent re-lo of so many non-gay urban dwellers who are attracted to the upscale high-rises, town homes, variety of restaurants, events and office towers; Oak Lawn, long comfortable with itself, continues to set the tone for the rest of the city in regards to renewed business energy and inclusiveness.

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Drop off Textiles for Recycle and benefit Heart House Dallas

Dude, get rid of it! Did you know that 2.5 billion lbs. of textiles are recycled every year? If you want to be authentic Saturday, April 23rd,  drop off clothes, shoes, belts, handbags, toys and stuffed animals, sheets and other gently owned soft goods between 10 am - 5 pm. We know it means spending a little time dealing with closets and drawers first, but The Earth will thank you - and it’s a drive-through.

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Fondue Night at Scardello Cheese

Dinner will include an amuse-bouche; authentic, three-mountain cheese fondue with salamis, bread, and fruit; green salad; and a dessert of locally-made chocolate truffles. Also included is a glass of sparkling wine to start or end your evening. Other wine and beer is available for purchase by the glass or bottle. Space is limited.

Scardello Cheese
3511 Oak Lawn Avenue
Dallas, TX 75219-4309
214. 219.1300

Saturday, February 12; 8 pm
Price: $30 per person

 

Gridiron Fare Cocktails through Sunday

Available now through Sunday at the Library Bar inside Warwick Melrose Hotel, they’ve designed some signature drinks including The Red Zone Hail Mary, The Grid Iron, All Out Blitz, and the The XLV Super Bowl.

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Helen of Pasadena

Satellite Sisters radio personality and author Lian Dolan was recently at NUVO on Cedar Springs signing autograph copies of her new charming novel, Helen of Pasadena.

It’s not surprising the novel debuted on the Top 10 List on the Los Angeles Time Best Seller List.  “The fast-paced story is of one woman’s triumph after her world is turned upside down and is smart, witty and entertaining.  It has an appealing mix of social satire, a woman overcoming disaster, and good old-fashioned romance.” according to owner Jon Bonsignore.  “It takes a fun pop shot while celebrating the upper middle classes whose comic sting and accurate depiction of life will ring true in towns across the country, and it’s a fun read no matter where a person lives.”

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2011; Goodbye Shabby, Hello Chic

Thank you for checking us out.

After waiting out the bad economy these past five years, it’s on!  Intownmix is growing up to what it was originally designed; a Business-to-Business Web Magazine for small business owners and family owned businesses (large & small) with a Lifestyle Business-to-Consumer Guide. In the coming weeks, the weekly newsletter will get a make-over but no worries, it will still be chock-full of sass, unique business stories and happenings by entertainment district.

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Does Net Neutrality Loss = The New Ghetto

As a growing small media company owner, some of you know of my involvement in lobbying for Net Neutrality, which is the continued absence of regulation in regards to the Open Internet and something everyone should agree on and embrace.  This critical issue will be decided, as called by FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski yesterday.  In the grand scheme of things, this affects all of us so today I’m encouraging all of you to learn about and support Net Neutrality and to encourage the FCC Board, located below, to vote against a Tier System on the Open Internet on December 21, 2010.

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9 Year Anniversary Party + Art Opening at Uptown Vision

Dr. Bill Henderson said they couldn’t Ring In 10 without an opening reception by artist Jim Frederick (shown), UV signature cocktails, nibbles and a trunk show.

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Pooch on Parade

Easter in the Park

After Sunday Brunch, we’ll pack our Easter dessert and head out to Pooch on Parade and the DSO. My Max the Shepherd (bottom left) won’t be there. As you can see he stands very tall and hates it when people mistake him for Harvey and ask for his pawtograph. 

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Two weekend Event

Creek Creez followed by Creek Crawl/Easter in the Park

After weeks of sad sack Mildred Pierce, I’m only half kidding when I say, there comes a time when competing with adorable kids and dogs just becomes too much competition because, dammit, my Easter Bonnet is just too fabulous!

Luckily Easter in the Park or Creek Crawl if you celebrate Passover, got so large by the Pooch Parade’s success, the Turtle Creek Association has added a 2nd event this weekend called Creek Craze. It includes a concert with Eddie Coker, Easter Egg Rolls and a Pet Costume Contest, face painting and balloon animals for children. Groups or individuals can have photographs taken with a live bunny for a fee. Award-winning deejay Jennifer Miller along with fellow deejay Paul Parades will keep things spinning while local band Alebrije will be playing tunes during the afternoon.  Local restaurants will be on-site offering specialty fare, including beer, wine and margaritas.

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Shhhhhhh

The Mansion Valentine Menu

Treat your sweet to a special Valentine’s Day dinner at the Mansion Restaurant. The three-course menu includes starter, entree and dessert options and is offered Monday, February 14 during regular dinner hours.

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Buy 1 Entree, Get 2nd Free

Eddie V's Prime Seafood

Eddie V’s will offer guests who purchase a dinner, a second dinner complimentary as part of their Big Game Sunday “Dinner on Us” promotion on February 6, 2011, starting at 4 pm.

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Year of the Rabbit

Steel Chinese New Year

During Super Bowl Weekend, Steel Restaurant is offering a well-priced special three-course dinner menu, including interesting items that symbolize wealth and prosperity, whole fish which is a wish for abundance, and long noodles to bring longevity in honor of the Chinese New Year of the Rabbit which begins now.

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With Michael Holtz

Cedar Springs Super Street Party

Investment Banker turned swimmer, Michael Holtz, who was named Athlete of the Year by Complete Media will host and emcee the GLBT Cedar Springs Super Street Party with a live performance by country singer, Marie Chaz.

Come as you are or dress as your favorite athlete.  The snappish cold front has inspired us to say football; whatever, we’re kind of hoping to see a few Apolo Anton Ohno’s, Dick Button’s, Evan Lysacek’s, Shaun White’s, Brian Boitano’s, and the entire Eastern European Bob Sled Teams. How about a Dorothy Hamil, Kristy Yamaguchi and Peggy Fleming, or two.

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Commemoration

Dance Council of North Texas

Margaret Putnam has shared her reviews of dance in North Texas for the past 30 years. In commemoration of this milestone Dance Council of North Texas is celebrating her life and dedication to the dance community.

With works published in the Dallas Observer, The Dallas Times Herald, The Dallas Morning News, The New York Times, Dance Magazine, Pointe Magazine, Playbill, Stagebill, Southern Living in and most recently for www.theaterjones.com, Margaret Putnam’s critiques include reviews of international companies such as The Royal Ballet in London, Pina Baush in Antwerp, Mark Morris Dance Group in Brussels and Paris, Netherlands Ballet in Amsterdam, and flamenco in Seville. Generations have had the opportunity to see dance through her eyes.

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