The Friends’ Quarterly “Most Interesting Person”
In 2008, Artist Marty Ray was approached by DART (Dallas Area Rapid Transit) to design the train stop at what was then called the Carpenter Ranch Station in Las Colinas. This past week I had the opportunity to sit down with Marty to learn more about this commission. Interviewer: Marty, before we get into the […]
New Renovation Photos
This month’s visual update on the construction along with the Building Instructor’s checking the work out.
Huzzah! Construction begins!
First photographs from the exterior and interior renovations of the Bath House. A few highlights for work in progress: Site secured with construction fence and padlocks installed at lower level building gate openings. Asbestos abatement complete. The public restrooms, ticket area and kitchen, are being framed. Drain work on-going to lake. Tree protection installed per […]
Bath House Temporarily Closed for Renovations!
Now that the 2017 Proposition F Bond has been approved, renovation planning for the Cultural Center is underway! We are currently waiting for construction documents to be permitted. Once we get the green light the work will begin! Keep an eye out here and here to follow the construction progress and project schedule. Read more […]
Denise Lee Performs Tomorrow Evening!
Hey folks… It’s time to get back into the swing of things. Join Norman Williams and Denise on Thursday night at 7;30. This isn’t your ‘dance party’ set. It will be an evening of songs and music that inspires and lift us up. Join us on FACEBOOK LIVE! Please share and tell your friends!
North Texas Giving Day
North Texas Giving Day is on Thursday, September 19th. However this year, you can schedule your gift anytime beginning September 9. Just visit our page, schedule your donation, and the funds will be taken on September 19th. North Texas Giving Day is a time with the nonprofit community joins together to solicit donations for the […]
Petite Party
Friends offers another Petite Party on Wednesday, September 18, 6-8pm. For this party, we’ll be honoring the library tradition of card catalog cards. They will be the medium for your unique designs. When you arrive, you’ll find lots of cards to choose from and art supplies to use. You can decorate as many as you […]