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The Many Ways to Beat the Heat in Dallas

Temperatures have already exceeded 100 degrees in Dallas and we have an entire summer of a rising heat index ahead of us. Beat them weatherman at his game by taking in some activities that can be educational, definitely entertaining, and by all means keeps you out of the heat. Enjoy! And be sure to add to this list.

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Dallas Arboretum Holiday High Tea Starts Nov 29

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The Dallas Arboretum’s tradition of serving elegant Holiday Tea in the lavishly decorated DeGolyer Estate continues this year. The formal three-course service is offered at Restaurant DeGolyer, which is prepared and presented by Gil’s Elegant Catering. Holiday Tea is served from November 29 through December 31, seven days a week at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. for ages 12 and older, excluding Christmas Day.

In addition to tea, Holiday at the Arboretum includes Angels in DeGolyer, a beautiful display of more than 400 angels from the Pi Beta Phi Alumnae in the DeGolyer Mansion daily, as well as family fun weekends with Santa and a live reindeer. Prices for the Holiday Tea range from $47-$57 and include parking, admission to the Garden and access to the Angels in the DeGolyer display. Restaurant DeGolyer Manager Louis Mendes describes the Arboretum as “…one of the most beautiful places in Dallas, probably in most of the world.”    Continue reading

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