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In Disney’s version of Snow White, chirping birds and singing chipmunks are happy to lend a hand in cleaning the house, happily dancing as they dust. But what if Snow White had a dose of reality, screaming babies and all? It’s an interesting thought, and the theme of photographer Dina … more

Friday afternoon you can swing by the Alcove Wine Bar and take advantage of the new happy hour special there, $5 glasses of wine — or you can swing by Saturday afternoon from 2 to 4, for the $15 wine tasting, during which you can sample several varieties.

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E.D. Walker Middle School eighth-grader Chiemeka Njoku has been selected as a winner in the 2009-2010 Bobby Bragan Youth Foundation Scholarship competition.

Njoku was chosen as one of 36 winners in the competition from among 184 finalists. She will receive a $2,500 scholarship upon completion of high school and enrollment … more

As if you needed another reason to love red velvet cupcakes, Sprinkles has gone and given you one: Now through Friday, all of the sales proceeds from red velvet cupcakes will benefit the American Heart Association. Consider it philanthropy, topped with cream cheese icing.

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The Schrieber Crime Watch is hosting a Dallas County District Attorney candidate forum this Saturday afternoon at 2 inside the WT White High School auditorium.

Candidates include Democrat Craig Watkins, Dallas County District Attorney — and Republican Danny Clancy, attorney and former judge. Dallas City Councilman”… more

DISD is about to launch a pilot program that will allow parents to track their child’s academic progress online. Starting next month, the program will be tested at Annie Webb Blanton Elementary School, Ewell D. Walker Middle School, and Franklin D. Roosevelt High School.

By logging on to a portal, … more

Tango Zango at Preston Royal Village is closing mid-May and everything in the store is now being liquidated. There are deep discounts on everything in the store, namely the furniture — all shelving units and iron bed frames are 50 percent off.

This shop also has a great selection of … more

The patio at Eden is one of our neighborhood’s best-kept secrets, largely I think, because a lot of people don’t know it’s there. This restaurant is in an old converted home, and the enclosed patio area is at the very back, so you can’t see it from the street. But … more

I, like many in this business, am a word nerd. I love learning their origin, and am always trying to expand my vocabulary. In fact, I’m still familiarizing myself with Merriam-Webster’s new entries for 2009. I recently learned that I’m a locavore, for example.

But that list isn’t nearly as … more

Saturday, you can load up the kids for a mega Easter egg hunt at Prince of Peace. There will be thousands of eggs hidden, inflatable bounce houses and slides, obstacle courses, face painters, balloon artists, crafts, carnival-style games, and visits with the Easter Bunny.

The Dallas String Quartet will be … more