Reclaiming the Forest Theater
After years of decline, can the theater return to its place as the hub of South Dallas culture?
Sometimes the history of a single building can tell the story of an entire city. The Forest Theater, which has stood at the corner of Harwood Street and what is now Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard since 1949, is one of those buildings. The theater’s first incarnation opened a few blocks west in 1930. It was the entertainment centerpiece of a stable, upper-middle-class and primarily Jewish community. It hosted the first-ever screening of an all-Yiddish film in 1938, and when it moved to a new and much larger home in 1949, 5,000 people attended a raucous grand opening that featured a block party and square dance headlined by the Big D Jamboree band and organist Norma Ballard. A double showing of the baseball comedy
About the Author (Author Profile) Scott Martin is an operational meteorologist, professional graphic artist, musician, husband, and father. Not only is Scott a member of the National Weather Association, but he is also the Central Alabama Chapter of the NWA president. Scott is also the co-founder of Racecast Weather, which provides forecasts for many racing series across the USA. He also supplies forecasts for the BassMaster Elite Series events including the BassMaster Classic.
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Four Dallas Chefs Share Black-Eyed Pea Recipes to Bring You Luck in 2021
We ll relish every extra spoonful of good fortune that we can.
By Kathy Wise
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Food & Drink
December 28, 2020
9:30 am
Black-eyed peas and greens, symbolizing coins and paper currency, have long been consumed in Texas on New Year’s Day for luck. Although they’ve become a Southern standard, black-eyed peas have an ancient lineage. They’re not actually peas but a legume related to the mung bean that have been cultivated in China and India since prehistoric times. It’s believed that they were brought to the West Indies by enslaved Africans in 1674, eventually making their way to Virginia and the American South, where they became a protein- and nutrient-rich dietary staple.
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Itâs that time of year for some hard-water fishing, also known as ice-fishing. If cold weather conditions stay consistent throughout the winter season, the Magic Valley Region has numerous reservoirs, lakes and ponds that can provide fishing fun while also providing fish for the dinner table.
Donât forget to get your 2021 fishing license before heading out on the ice in 2021.
Dress warm, have fun, but more importantly, stay safe when venturing out on the ice.
This report describes conditions as of December 7, 2020.
Ice conditions can be extremely variable. Many environmental factors can effect ice quality and strength. It is your responsibility to check ice thickness and conditions when you venture out onto the ice.