Pecha Kucha Nights, an international phenomenon brought to Dallas for the ninth time on May 10th, 2012 at 7pm in the registered historic landmark David Crockett School in East Dallas. The event is $5 and tickets can be bought online in advance at http://pkndallas9.eventbrite.com/. Tickets will be $10 at the door. The Davy Crockett School is a 108 year old historic building that was abandoned by DISD & purchased by Ken Good to do something …well GOOD with.

Business Council for the Arts is now accepting nominations for the 2012 Obelisk Awards. The Obelisk Awards, established in 1989, publicly recognize and honor businesses and business leaders in North Texas whose support has had significant impact on the region’s arts and cultural growth.

Flowers are nice, a spa visit is sweet, but these Sak Saum for Abi Ferrin pieces are more than just "nice and sweet..." They make Mom feel extra special while also giving to someone else, someone who may not have had a chance at life, the gift of freedom.

[ April 22, 2012; ] Earth Day Dallas 2012 will kick off its annual festival April 21, 2012, with high-profile speakers and entertainment, award-winning cinema, incredible exhibits and a chance to participate in a world record.

[ August 2, 2011; ]

When: Saturday September 24, Noon – 6pm
Where: 511 W. Commerce St, Dallas, 75208
To benefit Resolana’s mission to empower women to break the cycle of incarceration.
Come for Music, Fun, Food, Arts & Crafts and our Silent Auction!
To look at the gray warehouse sitting at 511 W. Commerce Street, you wouldn’t think much of it. It looks run-of-the-mill and a little dreary. [...]

[ May 23, 2011; 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm. 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm. 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm. ] As part of the yearlong celebration of the organization’s 30th year, the Dallas Institute of Humanities and Culture will hold an Open House to celebrate existing members and new friends. The evening’s program, which begins at 6:30 pm, will spotlight special guests and longtime Institute Fellows Judy and Patrick Kelly as they explore what’s available to theatre goers this summer, both in Dallas and elsewhere.

[ April 22, 2011; 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. April 23, 2011; 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] Celebrate Earth Day 2011 by joining the Earth Day Dallas festival featuring two days of exhibits, a speaker series, short films, music, entertainment, food and fun for everyone. It’s an exciting time for North Texans to come together to discover how we can all make a positive impact on our community and grow a greener Dallas together.

[ April 20, 2011; 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm. ] In celebration of Earth Day, Slow Money DFW (part of the national Slow Money Alliance), will host its first 20 X 20 Green Business Forum this Wednesday, April 20, from 7 p.m to 8:30 p.m., at SMU's Cox School of Business, Maguire 251.

[ April 9, 2011; 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm. ] The Walk the Light Arts Festival is only a day away and Founder, Laura Allen, was gracious enough to take the time to answer a few questions about the festival and organization for ILiveinDallas.com. For those interested in attending the arts festival on Saturday at Life in Deep Ellum, I've posted the information for you at the bottom of the interview.

[ March 22, 2011; ] The latest reports are saying the earthquake in Japan on March 11th, could become the most expensive earthquake in history. Join SMCDallas along with AAJA, AIGA, AAF Dallas, DFW AMA, DFW SEM, IABC Dallas, PRSA Dallas, Texas Young Professionals this Thursday for a special Dallas4Japan fundraiser.