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The Artists’ Showplace Gallery at Coit and Arapaho present a show featuring work by consignment artists, jewelers and gallery associates with a free reception 6-9 p.m. Friday. The exhibit runs through Oct. 28.

More than 100 vendors will be at the Wellness Expo 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at … more

You’d never have even suspected it driving by, but a couple of months ago, there were eight homeless people living in a pretty elaborate camp down by White Rock Creek off Belt Line and Alexis.

The North Central Police received an iWatch tip about it in August and provide the … more

The North Dallas Neighborhood Alliance held its general meeting last night to discuss the issues surrounding DART’s proposed Cotton Belt Rail Line that is set to run through several Far North Dallas neighborhoods – about 50 feet away from some people’s homes. Read all about it in the October Advocate… more

Fall is in full swing, and several of our neighborhood schools are planning their annual carnivals.

Northwood Hills Elementary: 5-8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 14, featuring hay rides, a haunted house, a dunking booth and a cake walk. Admission is free, but donations benefit enrichment programs for NHE.

Brentfield Elementary: 6-8:30 … more

The Richardson High School Theater Magnet presents two shows this Halloween season, opening this Thursday. One is for the kids, and the other is geared toward adults and teens.

Take the little ones to see “HalloWonderland” 6-8 p.m. The story follows Alice (“Alice in Wonderland”) as she searches for the … more

Sullivan’s Steakhouse in Addison has launched a fundraising campaign for the National Breast Cancer Foundation now through Oct. 31, offering a special pink menu. It’s $39.95 per person, and $5 from each meal benefits the organization. The menu also includes two wines – a Chandon Rose Brut and Terrazas de … more

Next up in the ever-increasing construction along LBJ Freeway – Hillcrest Road. The LBJ Express team will begin partial demolition of the Hillcrest overpass starting at 9 p.m. Friday night and running through 4 p.m. Saturday.

Freeway lanes will be redirected along the east and westbound service roads, and Hillcrest … more

Shakespeare Dallas presents “Hamlet” as part of Shakespeare in the Park Wednesday-Sunday now through Oct. 16 at Addison Circle Park. Performances begin at 8 p.m. Admission is $10.

Kittrell Riffkind Art Glass hosts Austin artist Jay Massey 1-7:30 p.m. Friday. He’ll demonstrate marble-making techniques to help the gallery kick off … more

The Cultured Cup moved out of its Preston Center home this summer and shifted its focus to online sales of its specialty teas, chocolates and coffees. That’s still the case although now, the owners have opened a new location off Alpha and Midway where they’ll host programs and tastings.

There’s … more

You may have already seen this month’s cover story about DART’s controversial planto construct a passenger rail line that will cut through Far North Dallas. The Cotton Belt has been a hotly-debated issue for the past 20 years rooted in the concern that regionalism and suburban growth will come at … more

Network of Community Ministries Inc., a nonprofit organization that provides support to needy families within Richardson ISD, is expanding its facility at Spring Valley and Sherman just off Central Expressway.

In April 2010, the Richardson City Council awarded Network at $65,000 grant to be used over 5 years. Construction has … more

Oct. 4 is National Taco Day, and you know what that means – free food. Here are a few ways to take advantage of this wonderful food holiday tomorrow:

All Taco Cabana locations are giving away a free chicken fajita taco to customers 5-8 p.m. The closest locations are at … more