From the curb, 9417 Waterview Road is a question begging to be answered. With a castle-like stone rotunda, a modern metal roof, and bohemian patio lanterns, there’s clearly a story there. The house’s prime placement overlooking White Rock…
Whether you’re a professional artist or an elementary school student, anyone is welcome to participate in the Houston Art Car Parade. This year the Orange Show for Visionary Art put on its 37th annual Art Car Parade. This auto parade is…
Twenty years into his notable career, one of country music’s biggest names ― multi-platinum singer and songwriter Dierks Bentley took time to reflect and enjoy the view from the summit. His 10th studio album Gravel & Gold, was released in…
It might be hard to beat the formula utilized recently at de Boulle for a pre-Mother’s Day luncheon. Those magic ingredients: Dallas’ most chic women, a dashing Italian jewelry designer (in this case Giorgio Bulgari), and catering by the…
We’ve been tracking the ascendant star of choreographer Brett Ishida ever since she and her Ishida Dance company were introduced to us in 2021 by Karen Sumner, the former Menil director of advancement who is now with the Colorado Ballet.…
The reimagined Quadrangle, Dallas’ first mixed-used development when it opened in Uptown in 1966, has been completed after a five-year renovation by new owners Stream Realty Partners. Renamed “The QUAD,” the development features a 12-story…
Father’s Day (June 16th this year) is right around the corner, and it’s about time to start making plans. Perhaps you have the perfect gift already picked out, but have you thought about some ways to spend some quality time with your good…
There wasn’t a pink peony left within 100 miles of Houston when Paris-based party planner Lucas Somoza jetted in to help set the stage for the grand opening of Central Houston Cadillac’s new 200,000-square-foot showroom. Somoza was…
For the launch of “A Night at the Founders Club,” the Hobby Center for the Performing Arts tapped Tony Award winner and singing sensation Adrienne Warren to set the stage for a series of intimate dinner shows in support of Hobby’s…
What: The Broach Foundation for Brain Cancer Research 12th annual Stand Up for Brain Cancer evening Where: River Oaks Country Club PC Moment: True to his reputation, stand-up comedian David Spade kept the ballroom filled with 450 attendees…
If you’re making a trip out yonder — and by out yonder, I mean out west to Fort Worth — you have a new spot to rest your head and park those cowboy boots for the night. Bowie House, Auberge Resorts Collection, has opened, and I recently…
A cocktail just tastes better when you’ve mixed, shaken, or stirred it yourself. This summer, you can learn how to craft all kinds of drinks at mixology classes around the city. From structured, immersive experiences to creating drinks at…
Chef dads are a special breed. They work long hours, including late nights, weekends and holidays. But, they still make time to coach their kid’s sports teams, raise money for their local PTA, teaching their work ethic all along the way.…
The annual PaperCity Design Awards Houston were presented Tuesday, May 28 in the Grande Ballroom of The Houstonian Hotel, with master of ceremonies Thomas Kligerman doing the honors. The awards recognize outstanding projects by Houston…
What: The Holdsworth Center “Champions of Hope” gala Where: The Corinthian Houston PC Moment: Highlight of the evening was presenting Ruth J. Simmons, PhD, with the first Dr. Ruth J. Simmons Leadership in Public Education Award. The award…
Celebrating its 30th annual Hope Survivorship luncheon, CanCare filled the River Oaks Country Club with cancer survivors, care givers, family and friends in what could not help but turn out to be a teary affair. Even though the point of…
Come summer, things tend to get a little quieter around Dallas. But trust us, dear reader, there are cool things to do when the city heats up. Here, we’ve detailed the best free events, family-friendly fun, unique experiences, and indoor…
It’s hard to believe, but summer is just around the corner. And there is no time like the present to plan the perfect family vacation and lock in memories of this magical time. Whether you’re looking for the best golf resorts or the best…
An extremely unique prize helped the seventh annual Shelter for Shelter event in The Woodlands raise more than $58,000 to benefit YES to YOUTH – Montgomery County Youth Services, a nonprofit organization that serves at-risk youth. Juan…
When scheduling my wine tasting sessions, I attempt to be efficient, orderly, logical. I select a few bottles that share commonalities. Say a trio from Rioja of the same vintage. Or five nonvintage sparkling wines from California. This…
With country legends Billy Strings, Thomas Rhett and Dierks Bentley as headliners, the three day Big As Texas music festival drew more than 20,000 people to the Montgomery County Fairgrounds for its inaugural event. Despite threatening…
Swiss Avenue in Dallas, the very first Landmark Historic District in the city, conjures images of stately manses and extravagant examples of Italian Renaissance and Neoclassical architecture. But beyond the palatial estates, a handful of…
In 2019, it was announced that the Quadrangle, Dallas’ first mixed-used development when it opened in Uptown in 1966, would be undergoing a major renovation by new owners Stream Realty Partners. Five years later, “The QUAD” is finally…
Summer is almost here and with the weather heating up, it’s prime time to check out some buzzy new Dallas restaurants indoors. We’re rounding up the latest notable debuts we’ve dined at this month: A new Italian steakhouse at The Ritz…
What: The American Cancer Society Cattle Baron’s Ball launch party Where: The Rustic Downtown PC Moment: It was the stamp of approval as more than 350 dazzling Western clad revelers poured into the rocking scene for what was surely more…
Father’s Day 2024 is Sunday, June 16, and what better way to treat Dad than by booking a reservation for a special meal at one of his favorite Dallas restaurants? Or, you can opt for a swanky to-go package to enjoy at home. From classy…
Standing in the main space of the River Oaks Theater, its art deco ornamentation still high up on the walls, all its old seats gone and its bare floor visible, the sense of possibilities is real. This historic Houston movie house which…
With summer knocking at our doorsteps, there’s never been a better time to re-evaluate your outdoor space. Creating the ultimate oasis takes thought, strategy, and, ultimately, an expert. Gonzalo Bueno, a co-founder of Dallas design firm…
The party invites were coming in fast and furious for the months leading up to the Great Northern Eclipse on Monday, April 8. Dallas was lucky to be the largest American city in the “path of totality.” I wanted to be in the center of the…