Book lovers mark your calendars! The Sheraton Dallas will now be a venue for Reese’s Book Club gathering every month starting Saturday, January 27, 2023 in the hotel’s Club Lounge. The first book is First Lie Wins, A Novel by Ashley Elston, which will be discussed at the first gathering on January 27 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. A host will lead the monthly gathering meet-ups, and light sips and bites will be served. Reserve a spot here.

Complimentary on-site hotel parking is available for up to four hours. Please bring your parking ticket and present it to the host for validation.

The Sheraton Dallas’ Club Lounge is centrally located with the Downtown Dallas hotel on the 2nd floor and embraces modern design in a flowing and open floor plan. 

For hotel guests, Access is complimentary for Marriott Bonvoy™ members with Platinum Elite, Titanium Elite and Ambassador Elite status, plus one accompanying guest. Access is also complimentary for guests who have reserved a Club room (entry for up to two people per guest room). Additional guest passes to the lounge are available for purchase at the front desk. The experience includes continental breakfast, evening hors d’oeuvres, happy hour, sweet temptations, snacks and non-alcoholic beverages, dedicated staff, hydration stations, coffee and tea stations, premium Wi-Fi, and business services.

DALLAS, TX - Dallas-based nonprofit Council for Life is proud to announce that over $1.3 million was raised at their Celebrating Life Luncheon on Wednesday, November 8, 2023, at the Hilton Anatole Hotel. The funds will go directly to Council for Life’s 27 Beneficiaries who work joyfully to support LIFE. (See the list of 2023 Council for Life Beneficiaries here.)

The luncheon featured radio talk show host, cultural commentator, international speaker, and bestselling author Eric Metaxas. Metaxas is the #1 New York Times author of Bonhoeffer and many other books, including Is Atheism Dead?, Martin Luther, Amazing Grace and his latest book Letter to the American Church.

Metaxas made a compelling argument that Christians, especially the Church, need to boldly fight the battle against evil, despite going against the status quo. “The Lord wants you to be in the battle…He has called you, He has invited you to the greatest adventure in the history of the world; to stand with Him, to walk with Him in the battle of good versus evil.”

Metaxas discussed the haunting similarities between today’s American Church and the German Church of the 1930s during Hitler’s reign. He argued that fighting evil does not politicize Christianity. As German martyr Dietrich Bonhoeffer and other heroes of the faith insisted, the Church has an important role in the culture of America. It is a duty to fight the powers of darkness, especially on behalf of the weak and vulnerable. “Do you think Roe v. Wade would have been overturned if some in the Church didn’t understand that it is our duty before God to get involved with politics?”

Closing his presentation, Eric stressed the need to answer God’s call to defend the unborn. People must overcome fear and enter the battle, armed with the spiritual weapons of prayer, self-sacrifice, and love.

Council for Life was thrilled to recognize Cindy and Tony Weber as this year’s Luncheon Honorary Co-Chairs.  Cindy and Tony have been faithful supporters of CFL through the years, with Dr. Cindy Weber serving on the  CFL Board of Directors and Tony currently serving on the CFL Advisory Board.

Sandy Ammons and Mary Louise Binning — philanthropic leaders in the Dallas community dedicated to the cause of Life — were CFL’s outstanding Luncheon Co-Chairs. “We are immensely grateful to both our Honorary and Luncheon Chairs for their generous support and leadership of Council for Life and unwavering, bold stand for Life,” stated CFL Executive Director Lee Anne Morris.

For information, visit:  councilforlife.org

About Council for Life

Council for Life (CFL) exists to empower women, men and youth to make life-affirming choices. Motivated by Christ-like love and responsive compassion, CFL is committed to raising awareness of the complex issues that surround unplanned pregnancies and to providing financial support to agencies that share their mission. Since 2001, Council for Life has raised more than $12 million to fund 70 agencies in the Dallas/Fort Worth area with life-affirming missions relating to the complex issues surrounding unplanned pregnancies. Learn more at councilforlife.org.

Love is in the air this year, and for those who choose to celebrate Valentine’s Day at Delta Charlie’s, Dallas’ signature dinner and flight opportunity, that air will be thousands of feet up! North Texas’ most romantic couples experience is at its best during the Valentine’s Day season, and reservations will fill quickly during the week surrounding Valentine’s Day, which falls on Wednesday, Feb. 14. Delta Charlie’s is conveniently located at the Grand Prairie Municipal Airport.

While normally only available Wednesday – Sunday, for Valentine’s Day celebrants the experience will be available from Friday, Feb. 9 – Sunday, Feb. 18. Dinner and flight packages for two begin at $300 and include a luxe three-course dinner. The dinner begins with a Caesar salad. Then, diners choose from among four entrees, including:

• Artichoke pasta with chicken
• Tilapia with wild rice and mixed vegetables
• NY strip steak with garlic mashed potatoes and mixed vegetables
• Vegetarian pasta with mushrooms, zucchini and yellow squash in a marinara sauce.

The dinner ends with a beautifully plated New York-style cheesecake.

A full array of wines and specialty cocktails are available for additional purchase.

Then, couples take to the sky for a romantic private flight across North Texas, where they can bask in the evening light while enjoying an unparalleled view of the Dallas skyline.

Romantic experiences can be enhanced with several optional add-ons, including:

• One dozen wrapped roses, $65
• One dozen wrapped roses and Champagne on ice, $120 and up
• Extended flight time, $175

Additionally, a custom proposal package can be created that even includes providing access to friends and family on the tarmac as your romantic flight lands.

Delta Charlie’s dinner and flight experience is available year-round, and makes the perfect date night, birthday or anniversary celebration.

Reservations for flights are limited and may be made at www.deltacharlies.com.

Delta Charlie’s Restaurant, Bar & Grill

3116 S. Great Southwest Parkway, Grand Prairie

(972) 655-6665

www.deltacharlies.com

Dinner Flights are available 5 to 10 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday

Total passenger combined weight cannot exceed 400 lbs.

Independence Gardens is delighted to announce "The Art of Food," a culinary event, art show, and auction set to take place on Thursday, February 29, 2024, at Sparrow on Main located in historic Old Town Lewisville. This innovative occasion will seamlessly blend culinary excellence with artistic expression to raise awareness about food insecurity in North Texas and supports Independence Gardens’ programs that provide children in schools and communities access to fresh food.

A Culinary Extravaganza: "The Art of Food" promises a culinary experience like no other. Renowned local chefs will take center stage, transforming the finest ingredients into culinary masterpieces that tantalize the taste buds and redefine the boundaries of gastronomic innovation.

Immersive Art Experience: Adding an extra layer of uniqueness, attendees, including corporate table ticket holders, will be invited to participate in an immersive art experience. Collaborate with talented artists in real time and contribute to the creation of unique art pieces, making this event a true celebration of creativity.

Event Highlights:                                                                                                                                

• Art Gallery: Explore a carefully curated gallery featuring impactful artworks that shed light on the pressing issue of food insecurity. 
• Chef’s Creations: Delight your palate with exquisite dishes crafted by master chefs, each a testament to culinary artistry. 
• Interactive Art Stations: Engage with various art stations, allowing attendees to contribute to collaborative art projects.
• Live Art Show by internationally renowned Cuban artist Rolando Diaz.                                                                                                                          

Tickets for "The Art of Food” can be purchased at: https://givebutter.com/artoffood

Event Details:          

Date: 2/29/24                                

Time: 6:30 p.m.                                                           

Location: Sparrow On Main, 105 E Main St, Lewisville, TX 75057.                                                 

For more information, explore sponsorship opportunities, or for media inquiries, please contact Chonnie Richey at chonnie@independencegardens.org. Independence Gardens invites the community to come together for an evening of culinary and artistic brilliance, shining a light on the cause of ensuring all children in North Texas have access to fresh food.

For press inquiries, interviews, or more information, please contact:  

Name: Chonnie Richey

Email: chonnie@independencegardens.org

Phone: (214) 500-7206

About Independence Gardens:  Independence Gardens is a nonprofit organization committed to transforming the way children and communities understand, appreciate, and experience food. Through hands-on learning, cooking, and gardening programs, Independence Gardens empowers individuals to make healthier choices, fosters food education, and promotes sustainability.

Getting in front of industry decision makers is probably the toughest challenge for those seeking careers in modeling, acting, singing and dancing.

With a mission to help people gain access in myriad ways, the Mark Cuban Heroes Basketball Center is doing its part, hosting the sixth-annual Open Model and Talent Call on Saturday, Jan. 20, for men and women ages 16-50. Free and open to the public, the event is from 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Registration, which is also free, begins at 9:45 a.m. with auditions kicking off at 10:30 a.m.

“We are more than a training facility offering basketball skills; we are a multipurpose, multicultural center dedicated to educating and equipping young people on and off the court,” said Trina Terrell-Andrews, CEO of the Mark Cuban Heroes Basketball Center. “It is our priority to maintain a healthy learning environment for young people who are willing to invest in themselves.”

The program began in 2018 and has helped launch the modeling and entertainment careers of numerous North Texans. For example, curve model Asia Allen was placed with Wallflower Management in Dallas and NTA Models in Los Angeles. She’s been featured in national ad campaigns for Starbucks, Uber, JCPenney and Gwen Stefani’s beauty line.

The call is hosted by Dallas-based Willie Johnson of J3 Productions, a fashion show production and modeling management company whose mission is “to find the diamond in the rough and make him or her shine.” The panel includes fashion show producers, acting and performing coaches, dance instructors, talent agents and more. 

The chosen individuals will spend 12 weeks working with Johnson and will receive professional head shots and other support. J3 Production will serve as the mother agency, with Johnson introducing the individuals to other regional and national agencies. While fees vary for the workshops and portfolio developments, the Heroes Foundation will offer scholarships to cover costs.

REQUIREMENTS: Female models should be 5’7”-6’, and male models should be 5’11”-6’3”. Singers and dancers should bring music on a flash drive. Singers may be asked to sing for 30 seconds, and dancers may be asked to perform a 45-second routine. Actors may be asked to do a cold read.

The Mark Cuban Heroes Basketball Center is located at 1800 Bonnie View Rd., Dallas, TX 75216. For more info, go to markcubanheroescenter.org or call 214-379-7451.

ABOUT THE MARK CUBAN HEROES BASKETBALL CENTER.The Mark Cuban Heroes Basketball Center is a multi-purpose facility for neighborhood youth and families providing sports and leadership programs. The Center expanded its services to address the critical needs arising during the pandemic related to food insecurity, including the distribution of afterschool snacks, meals and food boxes to neighborhood families.



For more info, go to markcubanheroescenter.org or call 214-379-7451.