When CliffDwellers and television producers Andrea “Sid” Curtis and James Cook first learned of the tsunamis that devastated Southeast Asia in December 2004, the news hit them with the same force as the waves that forever changed the profile of the region’s coastlines.

With reports of what would eventually turn … more

Step into the new Bishop Arts Yoga studio at 502 N. Bishop Avenue and enter a refuge from the daily grind. Dark wood floors, soothing music and soft flickers of candlelight create a quiet space to retreat and treat yourself and your body to some well-deserved down time.

Studio owner … more

Ownership of the Bishop Arts restaurant changed hands in October, for the third time since originally opening in 2004. This time around, it’s a real family affair. Ben Bowen serves as the front man and bartender, while his mother, Kathy O’Toole, and her husband, Gregg Austin, keep the rest of … more

People say marriage is all about compromise. I think they’re wrong; it’s motherhood that’s about compromise.

I see myself as a generally easy-going person in terms of decision-making. If a family-member or acquaintance holds a strong opinion about what we should be doing, I’m often happy to follow suit. But … more

Indeed, as the door closes behind you on 1611 Main Street, all traffic and construction noise stops as you’re cheerfully greeted at the front desk. Wind around the earthtone-colored hallway and you’ll forget you’re in the middle of downtown Dallas. A glimpse of the couch, comfy chairs and magazines tells … more

There’s lots of talk in the hood about changes that are coming and how it might impact Oak Cliff. With all the speculation we thought we’d check with a few folks around the neighborhood and get their predictions for the new year. We can neither confirm nor deny the validity … more

Seven years ago, just after I returned to Dallas after more than 15 years of wandering the globe, my then six-year-old niece, Taylor, gave me an “imaginary Christmas present” I’ll never forget.

As I sat by the tree with my glass of eggnog, watching the relatives pass around my new … more

Last month, over 250 volunteers, artists, musicians and sponsors came together to launch the second annual Art Conspiracy, which raised $12,000 for Oak Cliff-based artist residency La Reunion. After Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, CliffDweller and original art conspirators Jason Roberts and Sarah Jane Semrad envisioned a fundraiser that would unite … more

Spend some time talking to Oak Cliff restaurateur Joey Shashy, and you know he’s the kind of guy who can’t sit still for a minute. Down time? Not a part of his personal or business lexicon.

So when you visit Shashy’s mid-century modern home on Kessler Lake, you’re not surprised … more

Yes, my friends, there is a miracle among us! Believe it. It can transform our little nest eggs into great big ones. It can empower us to retire and send our kids to college and maybe even travel in our old age. It’s called compound interest. And, the sooner we … more