The Stewpot provides a safe a and nurturing environment for at-risk and homeless individuals in Dallas. The organization includes a wide range of social services and resources for the homeless. One such offering is the Open Arts Program where interested participants are provided with free art supplies, use of the Stewpot studios, and daily art classes.

Our final holiday music offering comes from the one and only, comedian Dave Little. His take on all things Christmas takes a bit of a darker turn.

Idol Records’ holiday offering comes just in the jolly ol’ St. Nick of time, in the form of a great compilation CD, Idol Records Christmas, an Idol Records Christmas Collection

John Dufilho (I Love Math, the Deathray Davies, Apples in Stereo) sings O Holy Night, a track he recorded for The Light Connected, a contemporary holiday music compilation, featuring many North Texas bands and musicians.

One of a few of our favorite things about this time of year, are newly released holiday tracks by North Texas bands and artists. This year we want to share the joy and the music, so keep checking back this month for free downloads.

Jesse Rosten is a successful filmmaker, based in Redding, CA. This particular video follows a day in the life of Jesse’s “wee beastie,” Stella, an adorable (and well-traveled) Boston Terrier.

REshow investigates re-purposing, reclaiming, recycling and retrofitting in art and design.

Our third stop was a visit to Studio Art & Soul, artistic home to seven artists, in which they paint and create their art.

Our second stop was the studio of Linda Gossett, who creates amazing mixed media pieces and ceramics.

Each year the artists of the Cedars community open their doors and welcome the public into their studios for the Cedars Open Studios tour.