Woody Guthrie is one of the pillars of folk music, an influence for greats like Bob Dylan and Bruce Springsteen and the writer of ‘This Land is Your Land’. The first lines of that iconic song ring true here in Texas where no one culture, whether they Native Americans or those from modern-day Mexico, laid claim to the land before European … [Read more...]
A great romantic gesture is your loved one arriving home to the smell of a well-cooked meal, wafting from under the front door to your Westside home. It's a beautiful move, one that will impress so long as the smell isn't an unwanted burnt smoke essence. If you can't create a great dish, it's a lot easier to make reservations and surprise that special … [Read more...]
90 years ago, Dallas’ first orthopedic surgeon was approached about caring for children within the city who suffered from polio regardless of their financial means. That was the foundation by which Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children was started and it’s grown to become a world leader in the treatment of pediatric orthopedic conditions like … [Read more...]
If you haven’t heard, the Village Country Club is throwing a Halloween Party on Oct. 29 and it’s free for all Westside residents 21 and older. That means you’ve got a free pass to get in, enjoy the music and compete for the cash prize costume contest where the winner walks with $400. Second place gets $200 and third gets $150, so there’s … [Read more...]
There is no doubt that the ladies of Dallas have the reputation for always being well put together. Maybe that's because there are places such as Drybar that make it fun and convenient for the girls to get together while primping for a fabulous night out on the town. Instead of getting your hair colored or cut at this unique salon, Drybar … [Read more...]
Living in a spacious place like the apartments at Westside, there can be suspicious shadows coming from the balcony. They don’t seem scary on a normal day, especially after you turn on the contemporary light fixtures, start a fire in the wood-burning fireplace or close the two-inch wood blinds. But will they be so easily conquered when you come back … [Read more...]
It’s a name that holds an air of dignity, a manor of respectful class and top-notch notoriety. Wilshire is prevalent in Los Angeles, starting with the Boulevard named after Henry Gaylord Wilshire, a real estate and gold mining magnate who had nothing to do with the expansion and prosperity on the block. Nevertheless, the name holds weight and is perfect … [Read more...]
For the past 70 years, a black Shetland pony named Peruna has graced the sidelines of every SMU football game. And while it may appear cute and non-violent due to its size, it’s the only mascot in history to kill its counterpart. During a game against the Fordham Rams, its handlers led it too close to Peruna and it killed the Ram with a swift kick to … [Read more...]
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