Arts + Culture

Where Talent Takes Root

From tiny dancers to future stars, The Dallas Conservatory combines world-class training with joyful creativity to nurture young performers from their first steps to center stage. Article by Lauren Stone In a city brimming with talent, The Dallas Conservatory stands as both a training ground for future stars and a haven where young artists begin to dream big. From toddlers twirling in their first dance class to teens preparing for Broadway stages, the Conservatory offers more than instruction...

Beauty

Style, Service, and Safari Spirit

The Room to Grow Luncheon brings Dallas together to support hospitalized children with compassion and colorful transformation. Article by Lauren Stone | Photography by Tamytha Cameron Every spring, Dallas comes alive with generosity and glamour for one of its most heartwarming and stylish philanthropic events. The 7th Annual Room to Grow Luncheon, benefitting Dec My Room, transformed NorthPark’s South Court into a lush, exotic escape. Surrounded by the mall’s renowned collection of Jonathan...

Arts + Culture

¡hola hp! Fostering a love for learning

How ¡hola hp! sparks a love for learning Article by David Muscari At Hola HP, education goes beyond textbooks and exams—it's all about nurturing a genuine love for learning. Recognized and respected in Park Cities educational circles, this dynamic approach merges personalized instruction with creative teaching techniques, revolutionizing students' engagement with their studies.  Whether tackling math, science, or language arts, Hola tutors instill curiosity, build healthy confidence, and...

Beauty

Meet Dr. Diana Velicu Gardner

She’s the Highland Park orthodontist that everyone is smiling about Article by David Muscari Crafting confidence with patients of all ages is what Dr. Diana Velicu Gardner does best, engineering smiles with purpose and precision, and reshaping lives at LVL Orthodontics. “Our greatest strength lies in delivering high-quality, customized care to patients of all ages, from children to adults seeking complex correction or esthetic refinement,” she says. “We combine advanced digital technology...

Arts + Culture

Making Mammograms More Approachable and Accurate

Sixty percent of women 50–74 years old miss their annual mammograms. The Painless Mammogram hopes new technology will help. Article by Kelsey Kosh As a field, mammography hasn’t changed much until recently, according to Dr. Matthew Reaven. “There've been some subtle improvements over the last half century, but for the most part, it's the same,” says the co-owner of The Painless Mammogram on Lovers Lane. Dr. Reaven’s clinic is breaking the mold in Dallas, leveraging a new machine that uses 3D...

Health + Wellness

REIMAGINED! Banner House at T Bar M

The next-generation private club is blending elite racquet sports with hospitality, wellness, cuisine and culture Article by David Muscari | Photography by Conner Key Texas tennis champions Jack Turpin, Tut Bartzen, and Clarence Mabry founded the legendary T Bar M camps and retreats around the state, opening the Dallas entry in 1972. Since then, it’s become Dallas’ most important destination for tennis and racquet sports, while cultivating a passionate, close-knit community in the process. ...

Beauty

Instilled With Humble Grit

Stanley Korshak owner Crawford Brock says its recent acquisition by Mitchells Stores will mean expanded inventory and ecommerce capabilities. Article by Kelsey J. Kosh | Photography by Carol Vig Longtime Stanley Korshak leader Crawford Brock references Pat Conroy’s novel The Great Santini when he describes the store culture and staff. “They’re Meechams,” he says, “They have humble grit.” That humble grit, he says, is integral to Stanley Korshak’s values and strategy—even as it enters a new...

Food + Beverage

Heartfelt Helpings: Ruthie’s feeds with a purpose

Ashlee Kleinert’s comfort foods are Dallas’ tastiest success story Article by David Muscari | Photography by Natalie Bell “Doing well while doing good” may be a cliché in philanthropic circles, but while many organizations merely talk the talk, Ruthie’s, a Dallas-based food business, is genuinely walking the walk. Ashlee Kleinert launched the 501(c)(3) food truck business in 2011 with a clear mission in mind. “Ruthie’s was always meant to be a ‘community truck,’ serving nonprofits and first...

Travel

Game Day, The Beeman Way

Why this chic hotel is the place to stay for SMU football season Article by Lauren Stone Fall in the Park Cities brings crisp mornings, changing leaves, and the return of one of the community’s most beloved traditions—SMU football. As alumni, students, and Mustang fans alike circle home game weekends on their calendars, one local hotel is redefining what it means to stay close to the action. Just minutes from campus, The Beeman Hotel offers more than convenience; it offers a celebratory...

Life + Culture

A Moment with TV Personality Jane McGarry

Jane McGarry sits down with Dr. Tiffany Moon from the Real Housewives of Dallas Article and Photography by Tiffany Moon, M.D. is a mother, wife, entrepreneur, anesthesiologist, TV personality and author of the new book "Joy Prescriptions". She graduated from medical school at the top of her class at the age of   23 and currently is an Associate Professor of Anesthesiology. She has garnered numerous accolades, including the Dennis Landers, MD, PhD Faculty of the Year Teaching Award, has been...