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16th Anniversary Party
Owner Lance Price (shown) of CD Source which sells new and used CD’s and DVD’s is celebrating their anniversary with a shindig of live music, food and drinks. Got CD’s and DVD’s you need to thin out of the collection?
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The Happy Gardners
Rainbow Garden Club Tour
Various locations around White Rock Lake
Saturday, October 3; Noon – 6 pm
Stan Aten asks “What do butterflies and the Queen of England have in common?” They are both on this year’s Rainbow Garden Club tour! Okay, okay. That’s a bit of an exaggeration.” However, this year’s tour has plenty of butterflies, English style gardens and more which should be very inspiring after all the recent fabulous rain and the work it has created. If you are at a loss where to get started, first time home buyers will get great advice from the enthusiastic club members. Stan says there is such a variety, it will be like going around the world in 6 hours.
Tickets are available from Brumley’s Gardens, Jackson’s Nursery, Redenta’s Garden Dallas location, Into the Garden, Bruce Miller Nursery Richardson location, North Haven Gardens, Shambhala Body Gallery and Walton’s Nursery. Gardens are located at 5022 Homer, 5942 Ross Ave, 7055 La Vista, 9534 Ash Creek, 9803 Coldwater, 10808 Sharondale and 11007 Cactus Lane.
Hi. My name is Junie B. Jones
Dallas Children’s Theater
5938 Skillman Street
September 18 – November 1
214.740.0051
If you recognize that line, this is the musical play for your children, their brownie scout troops or the Adventure Guides formerly known as Indian Princess. If it seems like the spunky kindergartner who does life her way - according to the kindergarten law which is total honesty has been around forever - that’s because author Barbara Park has 26 books based on the character since her debut in 1992.
A Little Monkey Business has upbeat numbers and touches on heartfelt subject matter such as the relationship with her grandpa and her concern about a new sibling. It starts Lisa Schreiner as Lucille, Jessica Jain as Junie B. Jones and, Ashley S. Duplechain as That Grace. (shown) Tickets; $14 - $25
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16th Annual Corazon Exhibit
Curated by Jose Vargas, many artists look forward to participating in this annual event during the month of love. The artists participating in the show must create works that are an interpretation of the human heart. Each one represents the unique artists from whimsical to philosophical.
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Texas Black Film Festival
In addition to the many entertaining and thought provoking shorts, documentaries, romantic comedies and much more, there are also workshops and discussions like “How to Get that Big Budget Look on an Indie Budget”. Highlights include special screenings at the Dallas Holocaust Museum and the Dallas Museum of Art and during happy hour, you’ll have time to get a cocktail between the shorts such as Thank you for Washing starring Lakshmi Manchu (shown).
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Q&A with Director Joey Stewart
Although Movie Director/Producer and Lake Highlands resident Joey Stewart will be in Hollywood this weekend on the red carpet premiering the movie,The Final he directed, we wanted to get into his head before he dashed off regarding the controversial poster and buzz about this entry into the horror genre film industry. Some people are saying, you’ll be shocked because it’s not like any of the others.
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CLICK, CLACK, MOO
Dear Mommy and Daddy,
We want to go to this.
Sincerely,
Your Kids.
As a father of two young boys who took their story time seriously, nothing made bedtime more enjoyable than when they chose one of the books from the Click, Clack, Moo series. These Animal Farm-meets-Gary Larson titles are genius in their wonderful humor and hilarious artwork. Their apparent simplicity makes you think “damn, I wish I would’ve wrote this,” but the fact that you can discover something new to laugh at every time you read the books reveals what masterpieces they really are.
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The Amour Show
With the resurgence in Burlesque theatrical performances sweeping the nation and International competitions heating up, fitness clubs and gyms are adding the dance technique to a line up of classes along with Zumba and other popular dances so I sat down with Shoshana Portnoy (shown) over lunch recently for a Q & A about the vintage art form. Shoshana is the owner of Pin Curl Magazine and Pin-Up Photography.
Q: Everyone is talking about burlesque, so what exactly is it these days?
Portnoy: By definition, burlesque means “to make a spectacle of”. Burlesque is a performance art and can encompass a wide range of performances, but a visual spectacle which focuses on the tease, are both essential elements.
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Let the Good Times Roll
No need to work for beads (wink) when you wear this fun and festive piece detailed with crystal rhinestones and the traditional fleur de lis image in front and back of the Mardi Gras Tee by Katy Messersmith of the Katydid Collection. Let everyone know you’re ready for a party to celebrate the 9th Ward, Main Street or wherever you may be when those Saints go marching in on Super Bowl Weekend.
If you’re staying in Dallas, drop by the Bishop Arts Mardi Gras Parade beginning at 2 pm to hear music, jazz and see some floats. The parade is 45 minutes in length and runs from Methodist Hospital to Bishop Arts. The Tee comes in traditional colors of purple, yellow, black or white with a V neck and a fitted silhouette.
Messersmiths clothing and accessories line for kids to adults is represented by 10,000 boutiques across the nation and can be found online. $29.95 per shirt (small to XXXL). Jacqueline Padilla
Now Open near Old Town
Charger Cafe
Intownmix has adopted the Emett J. Conrad High School’s culinary program. The High School near Old Town off Park Lane manages a site-based restaurant located within the school is now open to the public. It teaches students how to own and operate a restaurant and tempt the taste buds!
According to their teacher Erica Sullivan, the “Charger Café at Emmett J. Conrad high school is designed to give an overview of the food service industry with practical hands on training in the Charger Café’s state-of-the-art commercial kitchen. Students explore the management of food-service establishments, grilling, frying, baking, food presentation, marketing strategies, legal considerations, career options, and more. The second year program prepares them to obtain the ServSafe Kitchen Manager Certification.” A must have for serious restaurant professionals.
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