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.

Fall in love with breakfast again for Valentine’s Day at Overeasy, downtown Dallas’ favorite breakfast destination. The restaurant is offering the opportunity for a sweet celebration including heart-shaped red velvet pancakes with a warm cream cheese anglaise from Saturday, Feb. 10 to Wednesday, Feb. 14 for $14.00.

Diners can enjoy this celebration all day and are invited to complement their meal with Overeasy’s exciting new brunch menu, including an array of melts and handhelds. The Valentine’s Day special can be purchased for dine-in, take-out or delivery. Details and reservations are available at overeasydallas.com.

If you have questions or need hi-res images from the restaurant, please contact Kelly Hunter at khunter@sunwestpr.com.

Overeasy

1914 Commerce St.

Dallas, TX 75201

469.320.8998

overeasydallas.com

Texas Woman’s University has named longtime nonprofit executive and community relations veteran Monica Christopher as the inaugural president of the university’s Dallas campus. She begins her role on Feb. 1.

Christopher, who has held key fundraising and relationship building posts spanning 25 years at Communities Foundation of Texas and The Dallas Morning News/WFAA, will lead the Dallas campus as it works to elevate the impact of the campus in the Dallas community.

“Monica is an exceptional innovator and collaborator with a solid track record of successful fundraising and relationship building in Dallas, which will serve Texas Woman’s well in its quest to grow the Dallas campus,” Texas Woman’s Chancellor Carine Feyten said.

“Her Dallas roots run deep, and she has an extensive background working with boards, foundations, nonprofits and corporations. With her leadership at Texas Woman’s ? Dallas and her partnership with other university and college leaders, I can see Dallas developing into even more of a destination city for those seeking higher education credentials,” Feyten added. “Monica demonstrates great passion for her work and exudes a polished, energetic professionalism.”

As president, Christopher will provide strategic leadership for the campus, which is located in the Southwestern Medical District. She will work with students, faculty, staff and key stakeholders — including alumni, community members, business and industry leaders, legislators and policymakers — to ensure Texas Woman’s is a key contributor to the higher education landscape in Dallas.

“Texas Woman’s has a distinguished history in Dallas, and I am honored and beyond thrilled to serve as the inaugural president of the Dallas campus,” Christopher said. “I look forward to working with the university’s talented faculty, staff and students to grow the campus, build on its legacy of excellence and bring greater awareness to the outstanding degree programs offered here.” 

The State of Texas established Texas Woman’s University System in 2021 as its seventh university system, pushing its Dallas and Houston campuses to transform, grow and continue serving the state and its communities as the nation’s only system with a woman-focused mission. Among the system’s strategic priorities is installing leadership at both campuses. A search is currently underway for a Houston campus president.

About TWU Dallas

Texas Woman’s first established a presence in Dallas in 1954, when the nursing program was launched at Parkland Hospital. Today, the T. Boone Pickens Institute of Health Sciences – Dallas Center is a 190,000-square-foot facility that sits in the heart of the Southwestern Medical District. Since then, Texas Woman’s has become a notable contributor to the healthcare workforce, graduating an average of 2,000 nursing and allied health professionals each year.

The Dallas campus also is home to the renowned Stroke Center, which provides more than 5,000 hours of clinical, neuro-rehabilitation services annually at no cost to members of the community. In addition to an MBA and graduate level Healthcare Administration programs, the Dallas campus offers upper-level undergraduate, graduate and doctoral programs in nursing, occupational therapy and physical therapy.

About Monica Christopher

Christopher is the inaugural president of Texas Woman’s Dallas campus. A seasoned fundraiser and community relations professional, she has served in key positions in both areas for the last 25 years, forging numerous successful private-public sector partnerships and amassing extensive experience in cultivating and stewarding major donors, grant making, program management, and public speaking. During her 15-year tenure at Dallas-based Communities Foundation of Texas, she rose to the level of senior vice president and chief giving and community impact officer, leading several teams in fundraising efforts that set new benchmarks in gifts and funds created. While at The Dallas Morning News/WFAA, she also held several positions over nearly 10 years in community relations aimed at building community engagement, raising brand awareness and coordinating charity events. Additional leadership roles for Christopher include involvement in the Dallas Regional Chamber, Dallas Summit, Junior League of Dallas, Cotton Bowl Athletic Association, and the Women’s Auxiliary at Children’s Medical Center, among other organizations.