Park Cities, TX July 2023

STEAL OUR TRAVEL BEAUTY & SKINCARE SECRETS

DISCOVER HOW AESTHETICS CAN TAKE YOUR FUN IN THE SUN TO THE NEXT LEVEL

Before you embark on your summer adventure, consider giving yourself a boost of confidence with treatments like Botox, fillers, and lasers. Smooth away those worry lines, plump up your pout, and rejuvenate your skin for a refreshed and youthful appearance. Whether it’s addressing fine lines and wrinkles, enhancing facial contours, or improving skin texture and tone, these aesthetic treatments can help you look and feel your best while basking in the sun.

Don’t forget to stock up on your favorite skincare products too, ensuring you have all the essentials to keep your skin hydrated and protected throughout your vacation. With pre-vacation touchups and a well-stocked skincare arsenal, you’ll be vacation-ready and radiating confidence from sunrise to sunset.

Soak Up The Fun

If all is going well, this letter finds you laying by the pool or lake and soaking in some much-needed vitamin D.

As the days grow longer and the temperature approaches triple digits, I find myself eagerly anticipating the month ahead. There’s just something about kicking July off with hots dogs, fireworks, and Independence Day that never fails to excite me.

I can’t deny the flavors of fall, cozy charms of winter, or beauty of spring—and the cooler weather we sometimes enjoy during all of them—but this Pisces really just wants to be in the water. Those long, languid days of summer don’t bother me. In fact, they remind me of my youthful summers in the sun: lifeguarding, neighborhood swim team, and being in a swimsuit from morning to night.

Whether you share my excitement or are less inclined toward everything I just mentioned, the pages in this issue will help you make the most of this season in the Park Cities. Although many of us adults and parents don’t exactly get summer vacation anymore, now is when we should take advantage of this time with our families to cross new activities (page 12) and adventures (page 22) off our still-haven’t-been-there bucket list—or at least curl up with a fun beach read for ourselves (page 36).

My crew of animal-loving toddlers will be returning to the Dallas World Aquarium (page 16) to most likely hover over the stingray well for as long as possible! (Mom and Dad still haven’t seen the pot-bellied seahorse, but that’s fine.) We know there will be plenty of splash time this summer, so a few indoor excursions—to the Perot Museum, for example—will also be a dry, air-conditioned priority.

I hope the pages inside this month’s issue give you plenty of ideas for summer fun as well—and may you (hopefully) continue lounging and soaking in that vitamin D.

July 2023

PUBLISHER

Rod Patten | rod.patten@citylifestyle.com

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Kohler Hosts Speed Design Open House

Join designers from the Kohler Signature Store at 4640 McKinney Avenue on Thursday, July 29, for a Speed Design Open House. From 4pm–7pm, homeowners can meet with design professionals for mini bathroom consultations and to gather information for upcoming bathroom remodels. Food and drinks will be available, and all that attend can register to win Kohler prizes, free bathroom design services and purchase discounts. Register for the event at eventbrite.com/e/speed-design-open-house-tickets-638045440087. KohlerSignatureStoreDallas.com

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Skip The Waiting Room For Summer Physicals With Clinic Concierge

Clinic Concierge is offering summer sports physicals at home. Efficient, convenient and quick, these at-home appointments allow you to keep moving with your fun-in-the-sun summer schedules. Founded by two family nurse practitioners, Clinic Concierge offers a variety of basic healthcare house calls for your convenience. Call or text 214.502.5444 with any questions (#NoMoreWaitingRooms). ClinicConcierge.com

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Say Goodbye To Cellulite At Plastic Surgery Center Of Dallas

It’s time to finally say “C-you later” to cellulite. Plastic Surgery Center of Dallas is proud to offer Avéli, the only minimally invasive procedure that manually targets and releases the septa bands causing cellulite from the inside-out. This treatment can be done during an office visit and is one and done! Cellulite no longer has to be complicated. Contact us at 972-661-5077 to learn how to say “C-you later” to cellulite! CosmeticSurgeryDallas.com

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local experiences

The best places and things to do in our area.

Grab your crew and tackle our bucket list recommendations for Dallas in the summer. Be sure to enjoy these favorite activities spanning museums, parks, and panoramic views before the season of sunshine comes to an end.

Our Picks for Your Summer Bucket List

DALLAS ARBORETUM AND BOTANICAL GARDEN: Summer at the Arboretum features 65,000 new plantings plus Family Fun Fridays with a petting zoo, story time, and frozen treats at the Pecan Grove. 8525 Garland Road, Dallas

PEROT MUSEUM OF NATURE AND SCIENCE: The Science Behind Pixar exhibit will be at the Perot all summer long in addition to fixtures such as the Moody Family Children’s Museum. 2201 North Field Street, Dallas

KLYDE WARREN PARK: This beloved urban green space will partner with KXT for a summer concert series on select Friday nights in addition to the park’s free daily programming. 2012 Woodall Rodgers Freeway, Dallas

DALLAS ZOO: Destination Dinosaurs, one of the country’s largest immersive exhibits of animatronic and static dinosaurs, continues through the month of July. 500 Shelter Place, Dallas

REUNION TOWER: Look out on Dallas from the city’s famous observation deck, with panoramic views and family activities throughout the summer, including storytime and magic acts. 300 Reunion Boulevard East, Dallas

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FROM SEA TO SKY AT THE DALLAS WORLD AQUARIUM

EXOTIC WILDLIFE RANGING FROM SEA CREATURES TO SLOTHS ARE HOUSED IN NATURAL HABITATS AT THIS NORTH TEXAS TREASURE.

“Some people talk to animals. Not many listen though. That’s the problem,” wrote Winnie-the-Pooh author A. A. Milne.

Welcome to the Dallas World Aquarium, the perfect place for such intimate experiences. It is a land far away, yet right under our noses, located downtown in the city’s Historic West End District.

Since opening in 1992, it is a place to observe rarities of earth, water, and sky—from Saffron toucanets and Hawkheaded parrots (in one of the largest avian collections in the world) to wondrous sea creatures (such as river stingrays and sharks) as well as a variety of colorful reptiles, curious primates and more. Exotic wildlife few would ever see are all housed in natural habitats researched and constructed especially for each species.

Since 1997, the facility has been accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums and has been a

member of the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums for 25 years. This year, the Dallas World Aquarium, which occupies about two city blocks, will welcome more than 900,0000 visitors.

But it didn’t all happen overnight.

Intrepid Dallas adventurer Daryl Richardson is the soupto-nuts driving force behind this jungle in the heart of North Texas. Housed in what was once an old warehouse at 1801 North Griffin Street, the building itself has a unique history. It was built in 1924 and was occupied until 1982 by a number of thriving industrial businesses including the Mohawk Rubber Company and Pioneer Steel Rule and Die.

The interior of the building that now houses the Dallas World Aquarium was completely demolished, with only the brick walls and support structure standing. And Richardson’s footprint was expanded further when an adjacent old warehouse was purchased in 1996.

ROW 1

LEFT: Copperband butterflyfish, Chelmon rostratus (Photography: Kellie Kay)

RIGHT: Splendid leaf frog, Cruziohyla calcarifer (Photography: Tracy Nanthavongsa)

ROW 2

LEFT: Black footed penguin, Spheniscus demersus (Photography: Kellie Kay)

RIGHT: Radiated tortoise, Astrochelys radiata (Photography: Kellie Kay)

ROW 3

LEFT: Cuvier’s dwarf caiman, Paleosuchus palpebrosus (Photography: Kellie Kay)

RIGHT: Lehmann’s poison frog, Oophaga lehmanni (Photography: Carter Dekker)

ROW 4

LEFT: Blue spotted ribbontail ray, Taeniura lymma (Photography: Kellie Kay)

RIGHT: Scarlet ibis, Eudocimus ruber (Photography: Carter Dekker)

Thousands of enthusiastic visitors began flowing through the building.

“It is our goal for guests to feel they are immersed in the rainforest of South America, with exotic animals at every turn,” Richardson says. “Guests meander the paths to look and listen at the sights and sounds of the arboreal, terrestrial, and aquatic specimens.”

Historically, there have been educational programs available for children, and cameras embedded for behind-the-scenes peeks into environments. “With COVID finally diminishing, we are looking to incorporate scheduled feedings back into daily routines for the visiting public,” Richardson adds.

The Dallas World Aquarium also supports international conservation and education efforts by housing many species that are threatened or even endangered, which is part of a cooperative breeding program with other zoos around the world.

“Our facility is entirely indoors, and climate controlled, except for our South African Penguin exhibit. The pinnacle entrance is a three-story rainforest with our Cloud Forest Trek, which winds down, with multiple exhibits, including Giant Anteaters, River Otters,  Orinoco Crocodiles, Antillean Manatee, and extensive saltwater fish displays,” Richardson says. “Then guests are channeled to a walk under our Mundo Maya shark exhibit, highlighted as your path continues with ocelot, flamingo, and pelican exhibits to complete your experience.”

Today, it ranks among the city’s most significant attractions for tourists and locals alike.

“It is our goal for guests to feel they are immersed in the rainforest of South America, with exotic animals at every turn,” Richardson says.

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Adventure Abounds

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AXE THROWING

Whiskey Hatchet

2800 Canton Street, Dallas whiskeyhatchet.com

A centuries-old activity modernized for fun: throwing axes and drinking whiskey! Axe-throwing is all about form, not power, according to the “axperts,” who will teach you the basics before joining others in a round-robin competition. You’ll feel like a lumberjack in no time!

GOLFING

Topgolf

8787 Park Lane, Dallas

topgolf.com

Whether you play golf or not, Topgolf is fun for everyone. The venue features more than 70 climate-controlled bays, competitive games, and a full-service restaurant and bar. Take aim at the giant outfield targets using complimentary clubs or your own and the high-tech balls will score themselves.

CYCLING

White Rock Lake

8300 E Lawther Drive, Dallas

whiterocklake.org

One of this city’s most popular outdoor destinations, White Rock Lake boasts a 9-mile bike loop around the lake that is mostly paved. Beginners and experienced cyclists alike enjoy this outdoor ride with two bike shops on the route and multiple places to stop and rest if needed.

HIKING

Trinity River Audubon Center

6500 Great Trinity Forest Way, Dallas

trinityriver.audubon.org

Enjoy nature as a family on the hiking trails of the Trinity River Forest. As part of the Trinity River Corridor Project, the Audubon Center is your gateway to hike the largest urban bottomland hardwood forest in the country.

PAINTBALLING

GatSplat

4720 Industrial Street, Rowlett

gatsplat.com

The ultimate hide and seek game with low-impact paintballs can be played in an indoor, air-conditioned facility complete with Astro Turf. Check out locations in Rowlett, Keller and Lewisville for a fun and competitive team afternoon.

BOWLING

Bowl & Barrel

8084 Park Lane, Suite 145, Dallas

bowlandbarrel.com

Eat, drink, and bowl in this upscale bowling alley located in The Shops at Park Lane. With 15 bowling lanes, a full-service American menu, and an adjacent beer hall, this is the perfect spot for a small celebration or shindig with friends.

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Tour 18

8718 Amen Corner, Flower Mound

tour18-dallas.com

As the slogan says, “walk in the footsteps of legends,” at this 18-hole golf course that simulates some of the greatest courses and holes from around the country. Located in Flower Mound, Tour 18 also has a restaurant, driving range, and practice facility.

RACE CAR DRIVING

Xtreme Xperience

3545 Lone Star Circle, Fort Worth

thextremexperience.com

Choose from a selection of the world’s fastest supercars at Texas Motor Speedway and learn from professional instructors how to drive on the race track. Most drivers will blow past triple-digit speeds on a course that features a variety of hair-raising turns, straightaways and elevation changes.

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Outdoor Oasis

AQUATERRA OUTDOORS WANTS TO HELP YOU EXPAND YOUR OUTDOOR LIVING AREA TO CREATE THE SPACE OF YOUR SUMMER DREAMS.

Meticulously designing the interior of a home is important, but so is thoughtfully planning its outdoor spaces. Texans—and Park Cities residents— spend a lot of time outside in the summer, and well-executed outdoor living spaces can elevate the entire home. For landscape architecture design and build firm AquaTerra Outdoors, beautiful outdoor spaces are not an afterthought. They are the main event.

“We create personalized environments for families passionate about outdoor living,” says CEO and Principal Designer Tal Thevenot, who was drawn to the outdoors at a young age while growing up on a Midwest farm. “Our niche is simply creating beautiful outdoor experiences, and our purpose is changing lives, growing people, and building relationships.”

AquaTerra designs plenty of outdoor projects alongside a home architect while it’s being built, but the firm also expands many existing outdoor living areas to be more functional and inviting, especially during the summer months. For Dallas homeowners wanting to spend time outside in the heat, water features and shade are essential. “Most of our projects actually start around a pool environment and then grow from there,” Thevenot says. “We’re starting to build a lot of pool houses. We try to always make sure we have plenty of shade, fans, or misting systems to help cool down an outdoor patio space.”

But outdoor living spaces are much more than a pool and a few chairs. There are many things to consider when conceiving the design for such a space— from selecting the best plant species and type of grass for dynamic Texas soils to understanding hydraulics to installing a built-in trash can and sealed storage to using energy-efficient landscape lighting—and that’s why working with a professional design firm to expand outside living areas is invaluable.

“We are constantly exposing our clients to new types of finishes,” Thevenot says. “One of the things we’re most known for is our creative designs and creative use of materials. We really try to stay on the cutting edge of new materials coming out, not only for aesthetics but for function and durability. How is it going to last in the elements?”

When it comes to the look and feel of an outdoor space, it’s important to carry over design elements from the home so the final product is cohesive. According to Thevenot, minimizing some of the separation between the two, with big expanses of glass, can help: “As a landscape architect, we pick up on that, and through design details, sight lines, circulation, and flow, we can continue the inside outdoors.”

One issue that Thevenot and his team frequently see when expanding outdoor living spaces is that the furniture was not accounted for during planning. A space will feature a fire pit, but the surrounding space is not large enough for the furniture a client wants. A wraparound sofa requires different dimensions than a lounge chair.

“On the opposite end of that spectrum, you may have a large backyard, and some of the patio spaces are too large for the furniture you put in there and it feels cold and like something’s missing,” Thevenot says. “I like to explain to clients that when you’re

designing an outdoor environment, you really need to look at it like you would a home. We need to define space and have a purpose for that space. It’s like having hallways between rooms so you don’t have one expansive room.”

“We really try to stay on the cutting edge of new materials coming out, not only for aesthetics but for function and durability. How is it going to last in the elements?”

AquaTerra’s most important objective, Thevenot says, is to create an experience for clients through designing or expanding an outdoor space. They keep in mind whether parents will be having friends over or if they’ll entertain frequently or if the kids will want a

5 tips for OUTDOOR LIVING

ONE When designing an outdoor space, look for opportunities to minimize boundaries between the interior and exterior. Try to pull the outdoors in and indoors out.

TWO Expand your outdoor living spaces to be functional.

THREE Extract influence from the site, home architecture, and interior architecture. Carry over some of the elements of the house so it feels cohesive.

FOUR Space plan for the furniture you would like to incorporate into your outdoors. Too many times, I see people thinking about furnishings after a project is designed and built. It should be considered early in the design process so the patio and gathering spaces are designed to an appropriate scale.

FIVE Maintain your outdoors similarly to your indoors. Everything is exposed to the elements and needs to regularly be cleaned. Some maintenance services offer this, as well as some house cleaning services. Wiping down furniture weekly and keeping it clean makes it more inviting.

space to be active or simply relax. “We can really create an experience for them to enjoy with their friends and family,” he says.

For those looking to spend their summer months in the great outdoors, the future is bright.

Lake Living for Kids

THE LONG COVE COMMUNITY PROVIDES STRESS-FREE LUXURY FOR PARENTS AND AN ARRAY OF SUMMER ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS. THESE ARE OUR TOP 5.

There aren’t many communities in Texas that boast close proximity to a lake, a full-service marina, hiking and biking trails, fishing ponds, a golf course, pickleball and tennis courts, beach volleyball, pools, and more. But just over an hour’s drive from Dallas is a homeowner community with architecturally stunning homes and endless activities for kids and adults. Spanning 1,200 acres with 7.5 miles of shoreline on Cedar Creek Lake, Long

Cove is a luxury lakefront community inspired by places like Seaside, Florida, and Sea Island, Georgia. And for Dallas residents with kids looking to escape the city on weekends—but stay close enough to race back for a football game—it’s the ideal place to unplug, ditch the electronics, and reconnect with nature and adventure. With these five fun activities at Long Cove, kids will feel like they’re at summer camp—and parents will, too.

Cove homeowner Rob Crain

1. TREEHOUSE ADVENTURE PARK

A playground like no other, Treehouse Adventure Park was built into a canopy of large, beautiful trees—complete with tree houses, ziplines, catwalks, climbing nets, and obstacle courses. Located alongside Bluegill Pond in Long Cove’s Eastport neighborhood, the park offers kids both physical and mental challenges that come with navigating obstacles. According to Ashleigh Carlton, Long Cove Director of Marketing and Events, the park also provides swings and hammocks among the trees for adults, who can have a cocktail happy hour while enjoying live music. Long Cove homeowner Rob Crain agrees: “The great thing about this place is the electronics get put away. And the kids go immediately to the Play Field or the Treehouse Adventure Park.”

2. KIDS’ CAMP

Run by Long Cove interns, Kids’ Camp is the ultimate summer pastime for kids. They can participate in sports like soccer, beach volleyball, and kickball as well as many other classic camp activities. “We also do a fun partnership with Mr. Donovan,” Carlton says.

“He’s an agility coach who is involved with many of the Highland Park schools, and he comes out and runs the kids around the field playing sports and pickup games.” Instructors for fishing, pickleball, and golf also make appearances at Kids’ Camp.

3. FISHING

What’s better than the sheer joy on a kid’s face who just caught a big fish? At Long Cove, there are five stocked and well-maintained fishing ponds—and many chances to reel in a largemouth bass, catfish, or hybrid striped bass. There are fishing poles available at the ponds, too, so families can simply walk up and start fishing. “It’s a great way to do what I call accidental memory making,” says Kiki Pennington, President of Long Cove Realty. “When you have kids you’re always trying to plan fun things and make special memories, and a lot of times, when you place big expectations on making the memory, it falls apart because kids are unpredictable. So having activities that are already laid out—like if you’re out on a walk and you decide to stop and drop a line in and catch your first fish—is a really special way to make memories with kids.”

“The great thing about this place is the electronics get put away.”

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HIKING AND BIKING

As of last summer, there are now 4 miles of expansive hiking and biking trails that connect the Long Cove neighborhoods and amenities along the shoreline and wooded areas, filled with native birds and plant species. “We hear all the time from families that this is such a safe space for their kids to just start roaming,” Pennington says. While hiking or biking, kids can also view and learn about sculptures by Texas artists along the way. So kids and parents can grab a community bike from the bike barn, head out on a trail, and discover noteworthy art too. Recently, Long Cove even installed a piece of the Berlin Wall trailside—making for a great teachable moment.

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BOATING AND LAKE SPORTS

Of course, being right on Cedar Creek Lake, kids have direct access to their favorite water sports including tubing, water skiing, wake surfing, and wakeboarding. “The Long Cove Marina offers boat valet and boat club membership. Both options make boat ownership a breeze. Just book a reservation through the app and your boat will be delivered and waiting for you on the floating dock all gassed up and clean,” Carlton says. “You can focus on just getting out there and enjoying life on the water.” For kids, being on the water as much as possible in the summer is the goal, and it’s best enjoyed with friends. “Wherever you are, you just make friends,” says Long Cove homeowner Kate Cutshall. “People here are friendly and outgoing and genuinely interested in getting to know you, how you got here, and where you’re from.”

“We hear all the time from families that this is such a safe space for their kids to just start roaming.”

—Kiki Pennington, president of Long Cove Realty

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Summer always brings new literary releases. The ones we’re most excited about span fiction and nonfiction—and are all perfect books that you won’t put down during the hot months ahead. Whether it’s a vacation, staycation, or just an hour on your lunch break, the following reads are worthy of your bookshelf or nightstand reading list.

Fractal Noise

Fractal Noise author Christopher Paolini wrote Eragon , the popular young adult novel about a boy who finds a dragon egg, when he was 15. His latest science fiction novel takes readers on a thrilling journey through a world where reality blurs with the supernatural. Fractal Noise follows protagonist Alex as he unravels the mysterious connection between a series of bizarre events and his own haunting past. Elements of suspense, horror, and psychological exploration will keep you on the edge of your seat from start to finish.

Love, Theoretically The Wager

Ali Hazelwood typically writes about women with STEM degrees. In Love, Theoretically, she has penned a witty romantic comedy that takes readers on a heartwarming journey of unexpected love. Readers meet Emma, a brilliant scientist with a skeptical view of romance, and Eli, a writer with a flair for the dramatic, in this charming story. As their lives intertwine, hilarious mishaps and heartfelt moments ensue and challenge their preconceived notions about love.

From Killers of the Flower Moon author David Grann, The Wager is another page-turning epic. A shipwreck, a mutiny, and action spread over at least two sides of a continent offer a compelling story of a shipwreck, survival, and savagery that culminates in a shocking truth.

Shop local by purchasing these books from an independent bookstore near you. You can search for these titles at the following nearby options:

Interabang Books in Inwood Village | interabangbooks.com

Logos Bookstore in Snider Plaza | logosdallas.net

Half Price Books on Northwest Highway | hpb.com

Yellowface ‘Till Beth Do Us Part The Elissas

This powerful and thought-provoking novel from R. F. Kuang, the author of Babel , tackles issues of race, identity, and cultural appropriation. In this razor-sharp story, the character of Juniper Song is a bestselling author who is not who she says she is—she didn’t write the book she claims she wrote, and she is most certainly not Asian American. This timely and immersive read will ask all sorts of questions about white lies, consequences, and the stories we tell.

What if you found your murdered mother’s journals? Peyton Keller was raised by her grandparents in rural Laketown. Determined to finally track down her father and solve her mother’s murder, she enlists the help of her best friend, Tristan. They piece together parts of the past until Peyton becomes torn between learning the truth about her family and tearing others apart.

Author Samantha Leach is also the entertainment editor-at-large at Bustle. In The Elissas, she traces the lives of a trio of girls, including her childhood best friend, who shared the same fate after meeting in the Troubled Teen Industry, a network of unregulated programs meant to reform wealthy, wayward youth. Leach’s personal endeavor to investigate how she and her friend’s paths diverged will challenge what you know about suburban women.

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Summer Bucket List

Welcome, summer! As a hyper-local publication, we thrive on helping our readers make connections with the cities they live in, the businesses that make up their communities and the inspiring individuals making a positive mark.

Are you ready for your most adventurous, fun summer? Here are summer bucket list ideas for you to accomplish this year. We hope you’ll explore a new neighborhood, spend a lazy Saturday afternoon at a new winery or taste the flavors at a local ice cream shop. Let us know what you discover and enjoy! We’d love to hear.

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4329 MCFARLIN BLVD

Located on a prime 90 foot corner lot in HPISD zoned for Bradfield Elementary, this luxury estate has been completely remodeled and reimagined by Waterside Properties. The quality, imagination and expertise behind this home is unrivaled. Downstairs is the completely new Kitchen, Living Room, Family Room, Dining Room, Powder, Downstairs Primary suite and guest suite. Upstairs are three bedroom suites, a handsome study with an intimate fireplace and built ins, a craft room or sunroom, Huge game room with a wet bar, and balconies! Complete with a two car garage gated from the alley, two laundry rooms, one up and one down. New landscape, new slathered stucco facade and pool. This home will be the talk of the town, a prime and elegant residence in the Armstrong Fairway unlike any other.

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events

A curated selection of the most intriguing upcoming events in our area.

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Mavs Academy Summer Camps

LOCATIONS VARY | 9:00 AM

Mavs Academy will host a variety of summer camps for kids with all interests, including Hoop Camp, Dance Camp, Development Camp, Gaming Camp, and All-Girls GEM Hoop Camp. mavs.com/academy

JULY 4TH

Rotary Club’s Annual Park Cities 4th of July Parade

HIGHLAND PARK TOWN HALL | 9:00 AM

The parade will begin at 9:00 a.m. on Euclid Avenue (near Highland Park Town Hall), and end at Goar Park in University Park. Join afterward for a free patriotic family festival featuring music, food, and plenty of entertainment for children of all ages. ParkCitiesRotary.org

Lone Stars & Stripes Fireworks Festival

LONE STAR PARK | 5:00 PM

Celebrate the Thoroughbred racing season and Independence Day at the Lone Stars & Stripes Fireworks Festival. Stick around after the last race for live music, family fun activities, and a 20-minute fireworks show choreographed to music. LoneStarPark.com

Bastille on Bishop

BISHOP ARTS DISTRICT | 5:00 PM

Don your beret and head to Oak Cliff to celebrate the annual French holiday and shop pop-up markets throughout the neighborhood. Ticket packages come with a wine glass and tokens, which can be redeemed for either beverages or food. GoOakCliff.org

Parade of Playhouses

NORTHPARK CENTER | 10:00 AM

Imaginative children’s playhouses created by architects, builders, organizations, corporations, and individuals will be on display then raffled off to raise funds for Dallas CASA. DallasCasa.org

Anime Fest

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DALLAS SHERATON HOTEL | 3:00 PM

View and purchase anime artwork, sculptures, and jewelry; meet your favorite celebrities from the anime world through fan panels and workshops; and show off your latest costumes and perform skits at this event. AnimeFest.org

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Since 1977

Javier’s will change the way you think of Mexican food.

Setting the bar for Continental Mexico City Cuisine for the last 46 years, Javier’s is not your typical Tex-Mex Restaurant.

You will not find tacos or enchiladas here, but you will find delicious dishes of tenderloin beef, fresh seafood, shrimp, chicken and quail dishes seasoned with traditional spices of Mexico, and influenced by its Spanish heritage.

We surround you with a classic colonial sophistication that you will not want to leave behind... and why would you?

After dinner, enjoy the wonderful ambiance of the famous cigar bar and select from the large selection of premium cigars, ports, and handcrafted drinks in an atmosphere that you won’t find anywhere else in Dallas.