All Columns, All Magazine Articles May 22, 2013 May 22, 2013

Not-so-great Expectations

As predicted, voters were apathetic and some hacks remained in office, but there were some glimmers of hope Regular readers know that I am…

All Magazine Articles, Crime Reports, True Crime May 22, 2013 May 22, 2013

True crime: Burglary of a motor vehicle

The Victim: Sasha Blevins The Crime: Burglary of a motor vehicle Date: Wednesday, April 17 Time: Between 8 p.m. and 9 p.m. Location: 700…

All Columns, All Magazine Articles, Live Local May 22, 2013 May 22, 2013

Business Buzz June 2013

The lowdown on what’s up with neighborhood businesses Send business news tips to livelocal@advocatemag.com   A demolition crew tore down the original Snuffer’s building…

All Magazine Articles, Education, Nonprofits and Volunteers, Scene and Heard, Sports May 22, 2013 May 22, 2013

Scene & heard

Thrifty Lakewood residents and Dwell with Dignity Board members Lisa Robison and Kim Turner hosted a VIP preview party for their recent Thrift Studio…

All Magazine Articles, Dallas ISD, Education, News and Notes May 22, 2013 May 22, 2013

News and notes

Community In April, a drove of production crew members from cable network TLC descended upon Tommy Terrific’s Carwash at 5021 Ross to film an…

All Magazine Articles, Dining, Wine, Wine Column May 22, 2013 May 22, 2013

Think pink

Charles & Charles Rosé ($10) Washington This month marks the 11th annual Advocate rosé column where we celebrate pink wine that costs $10, pairs…

All Magazine Articles, Delicious, Dining, Food and Drink, Kid-friendly May 22, 2013 February 12, 2015

Great burgers: The Lot

The Lot 7530 E. Grand 214.321.1990 Ambiance: Casual dining, family Price: $4–$21 Hours: 11 a.m.-midnight Sunday-Thursday; 11 a.m.-2 a.m. Friday-Saturday Ever since The Lot,…

All Magazine Articles, Art, Entertainment, Events, Launch, Parks and Outdoors May 22, 2013 June 4, 2013

Out and about in June

Through June Concerts at the Arboretum Every Tuesday and Thursday night, the Dallas Arboretum hosts a different band on the beautiful Martin Rutchik Concert…

All Magazine Articles, Art, Events, Launch, Nonprofits and Volunteers, Parks and Outdoors May 22, 2013 June 4, 2013

Small ways to make a big difference for nonprofits

 Hit the pavement … … to help raise funds for Boson Marathon victims. The Second Annual Fair Park 5k Urban Dash begins on Saturday,…

All Magazine Articles, Launch May 22, 2013 June 4, 2013

Lakewood resident is Fastest Woman in the World on a Motorcycle

No one could ever accuse Leslie Porterfield of living life in the slow lane — literally or figuratively. The Lakewood resident holds the impressive…

All Magazine Articles, Art, Home and Garden, Launch May 22, 2013 June 4, 2013

The artist behind the Junius Heights house paintings

Versatility and artistic fearlessness are two of Lakewood artist Suzy Moritz-Rawdin’s greatest assets. Moritz-Rawdin experiments with many mediums and many subjects, simply painting whatever…

All Magazine Articles, Education, Launch, Sports, Woodrow Wilson High School May 22, 2013 May 24, 2013

Woodrow golfer takes gold

Woodrow senior Grace Choi sat in a coffee shop on a drizzly Thursday afternoon, chatting excitedly about the 4-A state golf championship game she…