Fort Worth Art Show Celebrates Queer, BIPOC Artists
A new Fort Worth art show aims to amplify the works of LGBTQ and BIPOC artists. This Saturday, May 21, an exhibition called Cochoneria will make its debut at MPACT in Fort Worth.
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Troy Aikman, Joe Buck, Dak Prescott and Joe Trahan (Sort of) Judged a Barbecue Competition
Good Morning America (GMA) hit the road this week in a quest to find best barbecue in America. The show visited four different cities – Dallas, Chicago,
The Dirty Shirts Perfected a Filthy Rich Dance-Floor Rock and Roll Sound
Nick Santa Maria and Cameron Moreland have been friends since they were 14. As teenagers, they bonded over their love of music. As adults, they turned that love of music into careers.
Dope Boy to HopeBoy: A Food Trailer Brings Vegan Options to Oak Cliff
Rico Alexander is on a mission to nourish his community. As the founder of Hopeboy’s Kitchen, a vegan food trailer docked at Tyler Station near Oak Cliff Brewing Company …
Carne Asada Fest Aims To Spotlight Latin Music And Food
Carne Asada Fest will return to Dallas on May 29 for its second iteration. Showcasing the best of Latin music, food, and brands, this year’s Carne Asada is expected to be even bigger and better. The inaugural Carne Asada was held last year at Sons of Hermann Hall in Deep…
Veronica Young, Deep Ellum Radio’s New Manager, Aims to Help Local Musicians Build a Following
Music is Veronica Young’s love language. For years, the Deep Ellum resident has advocated for local artists, promoting and offering them a platform. On her Deep Ellum Radio show, The Veronica Young Show, Young keeps Deep Ellum artists on heavy rotation while sharing anecdotes about her experiences in the iconic…
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African American Museum Highlights the Life of Gaspar Yanga, a Prince, Slave and Freedom Fighter
An exhibit at the African American Museum at Fair Park aims to shine a light on the untold stories of America. At Yanga: Journeys to Freedom, a seven-month-long exhibit, beholders can learn the story of Gaspar Yanga, who is hailed as one of America’s first liberators during the slave trade…
On Its 20th Anniversary, Norah Jones Shares How Come Away With Me Almost Didn’t Come to Be
When Norah Jones first released her debut album, Come Away With Me, it was very much a slow burn. The album, which turned 20 in February, was an interesting part of the zeitgeist of the early aughts. Taking influences from her jazz studies at Booker T. Washington High School and…
Breakfast Brothers Expands to Red Bird with All-Day Breakfast and Southern Culture
An Arlington favorite is moving closer to Dallas. Known for serving southern-inspired breakfast all day, Breakfast Brothers will open their second location at The Shops at Red Bird next month.
Maren Morris Knows What Really Matters: Love and Taco Trucks
A lot has happened in the three years since Maren Morris laid down “The Bones” of her home. She’s formed a supergroup with Brandi Carlisle,
Jorden Makelle Is Finally Allowed to Show Her Dark Side
Over the past 10 years, Jorden Makelle has been a part of various Dallas music collectives. Often joined by her husband, Greg, Makelle has dipped her toes in electronic and rock music with different local bands.
Gayle Channeled Her Plano-Bred Teen Angst Into the Hit ‘Abcdefu’
When Gayle wrote her breakout single “abcdefu,” the song surprisingly didn’t come from a place of hate. Rather, she was trying to reclaim the narrative following the fallout of a breakup.
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Jada Arnell Grew Up Alongside Her Own Music
Five years ago, Jada Arnell’s debut album Down for Me had a completely different title and track list. While she enjoyed the songs individually, Arnell wasn’t satisfied with the body of work.
First Look: Sfuzzi’s Resurrection Couldn’t Be More Timely
A Dallas favorite is back, and this time, hopefully for good. Sfuzzi, now open in Knox Henderson, has returned for its fourth iteration.
The A Gay in the Life Podcast Is Connecting Listeners Through Queer Power
As podcasts become an incredibly influential medium, a California-based couple is looking to use their platform to shift the heteronormative boys club rules and reach people in a positive manner.
How Elyse Jewel Goes from Pinterest Boards To the Studio
When we first met Elyse Jewel, she had just wrapped up a performance at The Pop Up 2. At the showcase, which took place last December at the NS Event Center, Jewel shared the bill with other local musicians, including Ashton Edminster and CABUS, formerly known as Larry g(EE).
On Baduizm‘s 25th Anniversary, a Look Back at How the Album Rewrote Music History
On “Appletree,” a cut from her debut album Baduizm, Erykah Badu speaks some gospel: “I have some food in my bag for you. Not the edible food … perhaps some food for thought.”
Lola Kirke Is Playing in Dallas But Not Playing About Texas Politics
When Lola Kirke began writing her sophomore album Lady For Sale, she was very much used to “no.” She wrote the album, out April 29, while she was “down in the dumps” after “falling in love at an inconvenient time.”
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‘How To Ride Dick’ and the Best Sex Classes You Can Take in Dallas
The last few years have allowed us to get to know ourselves plenty, and it may be time to get reacquainted with our partners.
First Look: Land of a Thousand Hills Coffee Shop Shows Off Local Artists While Doing Good
Drink coffee. Do good. This is the modus operandi of Deep Ellum’s newest coffee shop, Land of a Thousand Hills Coffee (LTH), which opened last December
The Kid Brothers Don’t Want to Be Normal Kids, They Want a Boy Band Life
Some members in the McKinney-based band The Kid Brothers aren’t old enough to drink, and some of them aren’t even old enough to drive.
Local Chefs Compete on Disney Plus Cooking Competition, Foodtastic
On Disney Plus’ new baking competition Foodtastic, teams of bakers, chefs and food designers compete for the coveted prize of a Disney pin – not to mention …