Flat Stanley is Coming to Dallas Childrens Theater May 10th

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May 032013
 

Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley at Dallas Children's Theater

Enjoy an “Around the World” Adventure with Flat Stanley at Dallas Children’s Theater

In a whirlwind musical travelogue, Stanley – the ultimate exchange student – scours the globe to do something the world has never seen before, and learns that heroes come in all shapes and sizes.  Everyone’s two-dimensional friend has a new life at Dallas Children’s Theater in The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley playing May 10 – June 2, 2013.

Stanley Lambchop is just like everyone else, but one night he makes a wish to be something special…and it comes true!  Jeff Brown’s beloved children’s book, “Flat Stanley,” was written in 1964 and has become a literary and pop cultural phenomenon. Continue reading »

Win Tickets to See Boats Presented by Dallas Children’s Theater : 3 Shows Only!

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Apr 122013
 

Boats - Dallas Children's Theater

Boats: Limited International Engagement at Dallas Children’s Theater, April 19-21

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Classic storytelling up close and personal with Australia’s Terrapin Puppet Theatre. A unique and highly inventive use of space, objects, sounds and puppetry create the most ingeniously told seafaring adventure ever in Boats at Dallas Children’s Theater (DCT) April 19 – 21, 2013.

Terrapin Puppet Theatre’s Boats, written by Finegan Kruckemeyer and directed by Frank Newman, is a show about the power of stories, and DCT’s very first international presentation.  Executive Artistic Director, Robyn Flatt, saw the production at One Theatre World in Seattle, Washington and couldn’t resist bringing it to DCT. “I can’t stop raving about this show because it is totally unique and special.  I’ve never seen anything like it in Dallas before.  You just have to see it to believe it.  It’s award-winning theater that speaks in a world beyond words,” she says.  Boats won the 2012 Helpmann Award for the Best Presentation for Children – the highest honor that a theater for young people can gain in Australia.

Terrapin Puppet Theatre is the Australian innovator of puppetry-based visual theater embracing new technologies, creating contemporary storytelling, and touring and collaborating nationally and internationally. Continue reading »

Safety Skills for Teenage Drivers this Saturday, April 6th

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Apr 022013
 

Tire Rack Street Survival - Teen Driver Safety

Tire Rack Street Survival teen driver safety is coming DFW this Saturday

Car crashes are the leading killer of American teens from ages 15 – 20, with more than 5,000 teens involved in a fatal crash each year and an additional 196,000 injured. Simple driving errors, avoidable but common among inexperienced teenage drivers, cause the majority of fatal accidents. Continue reading »

Moms Can Be Geeks Too : Celebrating Battlestar Galactica

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Mar 282013
 

Galacticon 3 - Battlestar Galactica - Sci Fi Con

GalactiCon 3 : May 23 – 26, 2013

by Mina Frannea

Adventure…fantasy…possibilities…the epic battle between good and evil…a sense of something bigger than yourself — that’s how Battlestar Galactica resonated with me when I watched the original series as a young girl. I remember sitting on the edge of my seat when the Colonial Vipers engaged in battle with the Cylon Raiders. I cheered for every success, sat in angst when one of the squadron pilots was in trouble. Apollo and Starbuck were my heroes.

Battlestar Galactica original - Apollo and Starbuck - Richard Hatch & Dirk Benedict

“Fleeing from the Cylon tyranny, the last Battlestar, Galactica, leads a ragtag, fugitive fleet, on a lonely quest—for a shining planet known as Earth.” Even now, I can hear these words in my mind, imprinted with the musical score so familiar to Battlestar Galactica fans around the world. I’ll never forget that dreaded drone sound that the Cylons made when their villainous, laser, red eyes moved back and forth…so easy to despise…just machines, after all…big hunks of metal whose sole purpose was to annihilate all of mankind.

So when the “re-imagined” series of Battlestar Galactica debuted in 2003, like most other fans of the original series, I was a little skeptical. Continue reading »

Local Vet to Speak About Dog Behavior, Training and Care

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Mar 272013
 

Dog Park Talk

Dog Park Talks Covering Dog Behavior, Adoption, Feeding, Socializing and more

Julaine Hunter has always given back to her community in many different forms, including speaking about her own career as a local vet and the importance of proper dog care. Hunter has a true love for animals and wants to help dog lovers and owners better understand their pets and prepare them for what to expect while raising a dog. It’s her life’s mission to nurture and strengthen the bond between her clients and their pets by educating them on proper dog care. Continue reading »

A Wrinkle in Time: In a Word – Amazing!

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Mar 252013
 

A Wrinkle in Time - Dallas Children's Theater

Review of A Wrinkle in Time at Dallas Children’s Theater

by Mina Frannea

“Amazing” is exactly how my twins summed up A Wrinkle in Time and my husband and I agree. Flawless character transitions, riveting performances by the cast, a state-of-the-art sound system and outstanding lighting effects make A Wrinkle in Time a must see show — and you don’t have to be a Sci-Fi fan to enjoy it! Continue reading »

Sausage and Spinach Crustless Quiche

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Mar 182013
 

Sausage and Spinach Crustless Quiche - TheMomsJournal

Crustless Quiche Made with Chicken Parmesan Sausage and Spinach

This crustless quiche is great for brunch, as a breakfast casserole or for dinner. In fact, my family had this for dinner last night along with a side of fresh canteloupe. Breakfast for dinner is a favorite at our house! Continue reading »

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