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  The Biggest Players in Instant Film Photography Will Convene in Denton for Polacon

  September 26 at 4 a.m.

  Polacon could be the latest addition to the list of great festivals and conventions to call Denton home, except that one of the biggest days of the convention — the world's first celebrating instant film photography — will take place in Deep Ellum and Fair Park. It's entirely free to...

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  Pillow Talk: Mark Kaplan on What It's Like to Manage Leather Masters, Deep Ellum's Kinkiest Shop

  September 23 at 12:33 p.m.

  Mark Kaplan didn't name his photography business Naked Lens Photography for nothing. Under that brand he's photographed Dallas' sexiest events, including Texas Queerlesque Festival, Exxxotica Expo Dallas and Dallas Suscon. He's even played key roles in producing some, such as the No Pants Subway Ride, Disturbathon and the “Day of Debauchery and...

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  The People and Mosh Pits of Kanye West's Saint Pablo Tour

  September 23 at 6:46 a.m.

  Kanye West's Saint Pablo tour continued the artist's penchant for innovative live performances abandoning the traditional stage setup all together. Instead, West performed atop a roving, floating platform just feet above his adoring, moshing crowd. On their way into the performance West's fans arrived early, dressed in everything related to Kanye and were ready to pose. All photos by Mikel Galicia. 
  

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  Dallas Zine Party Returns

  September 5 at 2:15 a.m.

  Dozens turn out for the second annual North Texas Zine Fair at Central Trak the UTD Artist Residency.
  

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  R2-D2 Plays Host at the Perot Museum's First Thursday Late Night

  September 1 at 11:32 p.m.

  For September's First Thursday Late Night at the Perot Museum of Nature and Science, R2-D2 was the night's special guest. Luke Skywalker's faithful servant droid basked in selfies, portraits and dodged children's greasy hands in promotion for the museum's special hours of 7 pm to 9 pm. All photos by Mikel Galicia
  

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  Meet the Artist Couple Behind Creative Powerhouse Exploredinary

  August 30 at 4 a.m.

  The Dallas Observer has recently been collaborating with a team of videographers known as Exploredinary. (Perhaps you've seen this video they made about a party store in Oak Cliff selling Donald Trump piñatas, or this one about Leon Bridges.) We thought it appropriate to tell you a little bit more about...