Unique Planters for Indoor & Patio Gardening

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Spark up your Westside in the Village Apartment with creative planters. These eye-catching designs merge art and functionality while giving you space to garden in your home or on your patio. Apartment Therapy is a great resource for decorating ideas.  We spotted this cute dinosaur planter and thought that it would be perfect for a kid's room. Teach your … [Read more...]

Live in Westside, Cut Your Commute

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Who likes spending hours in traffic when you could enjoy a shorter commute? Westside in the Village Apartments is conveniently located near US75, Northwest Highway, and Southwestern Boulevard. That means you have easy access to major Dallas thoroughfares and proximity to many of the area’s employers. In light of rising gas prices, the shorter your … [Read more...]

Classic Photography, Uncanny Images at the 35mm Art Show

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In the mayhem of technology, some artists are choosing to revisit their roots to rediscover why they fell in love with their craft. Photographer Raymond Butler takes a step back into photography history for the 35mm Art Show. The 35mm Art Show takes place on April 23, from 8pm-11pm at CocoAndre Chocolatier in Oak Cliff (831 West Davis st. Dallas TX, … [Read more...]

Wait. There is more to life than TV and Internet?

You don't have to be in bondage to the screens in your home. Live life!

April 18-24, 2011 is Screen-Free Week, formerly known as TV-Turnoff week. The activity has expanded to include all screens, including recreational use of your computer. (Oops! You’ve already cheated.) It is an excellent opportunity to rediscover the entertainment and joys in life that aren’t electronic. Screen-Free week celebrates live-action, High … [Read more...]

SeeClickFix Empowers Westside Residents

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Westside in the Village residents can play a major role in keeping our community safe and clean! SeeClickFix is a new app that allows us to share information on our communities. It is an effort to strengthen citizenship and civic responsibility. Through the app, users can report on issues like minor crimes, potholes, power outages, construction and more. … [Read more...]

Seville Cultural Experience, April 16th

Flamenco is a highly stylized dance of passion and drama.

Easter is celebrated in numerous ways throughout the cultural groups of the U.S. The Latino Cultural Center provides guests with an inside look at Easter traditions in Sevilla. Daniel de Cordoba Bailes Espanoles presents “Primavera En Sevilla” (Spring in Sevilla) on Saturday, April 16th from 7:30pm to 9:00pm. The show is a festival, rich in the … [Read more...]

Fajita and Game Night Thursdays at The Village Country Club

Look delicious? Create your own fajita at the VCC on Thursday nights.

The Village Country Club offers fun community events for many days of the week. Take a step across the border on Fajita and Game Night Thursdays. Fajita and Game Night Thursdays feature international flavor and local fun. For $7 you can enjoy chicken or beef fajitas with your choice of sautéed onions, bell peppers, and traditional condiments. The VCC … [Read more...]

Legoland Discovery Center Hits Dallas!

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Meet the new generation of Lego mania! Legoland Discovery Center has recently opened at the Grapevine Mills Mall and it is more than your little brother’s old Lego house… Legoland Discovery Center is the innovative merger of old school charm and new school technology. As a throwback to the original Lego sets, Lego Mini Land and Lego Castle are … [Read more...]

Dallas International Film Festival 2011

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The arts scene in Dallas is better than ever! Check out this year’s International Film Festival March 31-April 10, 2011. The Dallas International Film Festival is an effort of The Dallas Film Society dating back to 2006. Since then, the Festival has included 800 feature and short films from across the globe. Movie Maker Magazine has called the Festival … [Read more...]