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Alex Gonzalez has been a contributor to the Dallas Observer since 2018. He is a Dallas native whose work has appeared in Local Profile, MTV News and the Austin American-Statesman. He has eclectic taste in music and enjoys writing about art, food and culture.

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What It’s Like To Play Rocky Horror‘s Dr. Frank-N-Furter For 20 Years

By Alex GonzalezOctober 13, 2022

The past two decades haven’t like a time warp for Jeff Wells, even though he’s going into his 20th year playing the same role: Dr. Frank-N-Furter in The Rocky Horror Picture Show.

With New Kitchen, Alexandre’s Serves Chick-full-gAy Sandwich on Sundays Only

By Alex GonzalezOctober 7, 2022

At long last, one of Cedar Springs’ most eclectic watering holes serves food. Built out of an old doughnut shop next door, Alexandre’s new kitchen is serving up bar bites and plates equally as lush as its cocktails.

Rafael Silva From 9-1-1: Lone Star Found His Way As a Queer Immigrant

By Alex GonzalezSeptember 22, 2022

While the Austin-set 9-1-1: Lone Star is actually filmed in Los Angeles, actor Rafael Silva will make his way to Texas this month.

12 Dallas Live Music Bars You Should Follow on Instagram

By Alex GonzalezSeptember 14, 2022

Behind all the astroturf walls and the neon light fixtures, the Dallas nightlife has a varied, and intriguing, Instagram presence.

Dallas Will Celebrate Trans Pride This Month With Drag Royalty

By Alex GonzalezSeptember 8, 2022

Dallas will celebrate the transgender community with the inaugural TX Trans Pride event, a partnership between Prism Health North Texas and Arttitude.

Lamar Adot Thomas Wants Dallas To Embrace Hip-Hop in All Its Nuance

By Alex GonzalezSeptember 7, 2022

Lamar Adot Thomas is 10 albums in, and he’s still maintaining momentum. In the weeks leading up to his 10th effort, Sade Flow, the 33-year-old artist is feeling more confident than ever.

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Dallas Producer LilJuMadeDaBeat Is the Beatmaker Behind Your Favorite Songs

By Alex GonzalezAugust 22, 2022

For the past four summers, producer Julian Mason has had radio in a chokehold. He’s better known as LilJuMadeDaBeat

Yasmin Wages on the Slow and Steady Success of Malai Kitchen

By Alex GonzalezAugust 22, 2022

The early days were a bit rocky, but today Malai is a staple in West Village.

Filmmaker Cheryl Nichols Isn’t Afraid To Tackle Tough Subjects

By Alex GonzalezAugust 19, 2022

Cheryl Nichols doesn’t shy away from difficult topics. In her latest feature film, Doula, she and her fiancé, writer and actor Arron Shiver

North Texas Actor Jaren Lewison Grew Up On Par With His Never Have I Ever Character

By Alex GonzalezAugust 12, 2022

When Jaren Lewison landed the role of Ben Gross on Netflix’s Never Have I Ever, he had just graduated from J.J. Pearce High School in Richardson.

Escondido Tex-Mex Patio will Open in Preston Hollow Later This Year

By Alex GonzalezAugust 12, 2022

From the mind behind Malibu Poke and TJ’s Seafood Market comes an exciting new Tex-Mex concept. Escondido Tex-Mex Patio, owned by Jon Alexis, is set to arrive in Preston Hollow this winter.

We Tried the New StretchLab in Dallas

By Alex GonzalezAugust 2, 2022

When it comes to self-care, North Dallas offers plenty of options. Dallas has a nightclub/gym for those who need to be hella pumped up through live music.

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Jojo Regina, the 11-Year-Old Actress in Where The Crawdads Sing, Learns About Love, Hope and Boating

By Alex GonzalezJuly 26, 2022

Houston actress Jojo Regina plays the young version of Kya, a girl left to fend for herself in a swamp, in Where the Crawdads Sing.

Centro Popular Festival Is Back With Latin and Rap Acts Including Chamillionaire and Juicy J

By Alex GonzalezJuly 25, 2022

Fort Worth’s Latin and hip-hop music festival, Centro Popular, will make its return on Aug. 6. Lorenzo Zenteno, the festival’s founder, promises that the second iteration will be bigger and better than ever.

The Dive Bar Lee Harvey’s Put in a Pool and it Might Save Summer

By Alex GonzalezJuly 21, 2022

Lee Harvey’s is taking the phrase “dive bar” to another level. This past May, the Cedars’ favorite announced they were opening their new pool, and for the past few months …

The Asian Film Festival of Dallas Is Back, Bigger and Better

By Alex GonzalezJuly 20, 2022

After a two-year hiatus, the Asian Film Festival of Dallas is back and better than ever. Kicking off this Thursday at the Texas Theatre

A Dallas Filmmaker Created the First Porno Filmed by Drones

By Alex GonzalezJuly 11, 2022

As we’ve learned from Citizen Kane and every motel with a mirror ceiling, in filmmaking and in sex, it’s all about the angles.

Nychelle Went From Tattooing Rappers to Opening for Them

By Alex GonzalezJuly 6, 2022

Many artists like to call themselves a “jack of all trades” but in the case of Nychelle, the cliché fits. As a mother, tattoo artist, business owner and a rapper

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TikTok Helped Jenna Raine Find Her Voice

By Alex GonzalezJune 29, 2022

On her latest single, “Not Again,” 18-year-old Jenna Raine confidently kisses off an ex who comes around after she finds her own happiness.

Celebrate Your Dad This Weekend With These Cool DFW Events

By Alex GonzalezJune 17, 2022

This Father’s Day, skip the ties and the mugs, and treat your pops to something he’ll remember. Across North Texas, there are several events to celebrate your old man this weekend.

The Best Songs by Queer North Texas Artists for Your Pride Playlist

By Alex GonzalezJune 8, 2022

Pride Month is off to a great start in Dallas. Even if some conservatives are upset about drag queens existing in front of children.

Marc Rebillet, Now a Star on Twitch, Found Viral Fame ‘Bizarre’

By Alex GonzalezJune 8, 2022

Whether you know him by name or not, you’ve definitely seen Marc Rebillet’s videos. Armed with a keyboard, loop machine and production equipment, the North Texan native has become omnipresent in the digital realm

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