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Carly May Gravley

Carly May Gravley is a Philadelphia-based writer and photographer who has contributed to the Observer since 2019. Gravley’s other bylines include Consequence of Sound, Buddy Magazine and more. Her concert photography has been featured in print magazines, art galleries and Lil Wayne’s Instagram page. For more personal information, write to her mother.

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Downtown Dallas Will Transform Into an Open-Air Art Gallery Once Again for Aurora

By Carly May GravleyNovember 1, 2024

The beloved annual arts showcase will show a vision of the future as imagined by creatives from around the world.

Sabrina Carpenter Was Sweet, Spooky and Sensational at Her Halloween Concert in Dallas

By Carly May GravleyOctober 31, 2024

The “Espresso” singer sold out the American Airlines Center with the help of sparkly costumes and some well-placed skeletons.

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Yolanda Hadid’s Fort Worth Ranch Is Getting Roasted Online

By Carly May GravleyOctober 24, 2024

Texans aren’t buying the Real Housewife and momager’s cowgirl credentials.

Tyler, the Creator Announces Dallas Concert at American Airlines Center

By Carly May GravleyOctober 23, 2024

The artist’s Chromakopia World Tour will come through Dallas on March 17.

Dallas Restaurateurs Share How They Make It When Everything Costs More

By Carly May Gravley and OthersOctober 23, 2024

As inflation continues to hurt casual dining chains, locally owned Dallas restaurants stick to a few key rules.

Drive-Thru Democracy: Decoding Political Candidates’ Favorite Fast Food

By Carly May Gravley and OthersOctober 22, 2024

What does your fast food order say about your politics?

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Dallas One Direction Fans Hold Candlelight Memorial for Liam Payne

By Carly May GravleyOctober 21, 2024

More than 100 “Directioners” attended a memorial for the singer at White Rock Lake on Sunday.

Spinning Success: Inside the Rise of Frisco’s ZT Records

By Carly May GravleyOctober 21, 2024

The growing chain with locations in malls across Texas started out as a booth at the back of a Frisco antique mall.

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Fake News: No, We Did Not Report on a Trump Painting Selling for $5 Million

By Carly May GravleyOctober 18, 2024

An artist on Instagram shared an altered screenshot of a Dallas Observer article claiming his painting of Donald Trump could sell for millions.

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Booker T. Live Music Festival Aims to Showcase Dallas’ Future Music Stars

By Carly May GravleyOctober 18, 2024

Dallas band Ishi and up-and-coming student groups will perform at Strauss Square on Oct. 25.

Jake Paul Partners With Dog Haus Ahead of Fight Against Mike Tyson

By Carly May GravleyOctober 17, 2024

The YouTuber-turned-boxer’s latest brand deal comes with a 25-unit franchise, including the Dallas location. Brace yourselves for impact.

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Fearless Fans: Dallas Swifties Are Mobilizing for Kamala Harris and Texas Democrats

By Carly May GravleyOctober 16, 2024

At “Swifties for Harris” events, Taylor Swift fans are using friendship bracelets and karaoke to campaign like it’s 1989.

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Fort Worth Promoter Callie Dee Releases Handbook for Up-and-Coming Artists

By Carly May GravleyOctober 15, 2024

“The Indie Artist’s Guide to the Industry” is a 350-page manual on how to make it as an independent musician.

The Internet Thinks Highland Park Houses Are Ugly

By Carly May GravleyOctober 14, 2024

The affluent city’s residents are getting flack for tearing down historic homes and replacing them with gray and white cubes.

Charli XCX brought 12 years worth of "Club Classics" to the American Airlines Center on Wednesday.

Charli XCX and Troye Sivan’s Dallas Concert: the Party of the Millennium

By Carly May GravleyOctober 10, 2024

The pop artists’ co-headlining show at American Airlines Center on Wednesday proved that “Brat summer” isn’t over yet.

5 Candies That Will Make You the ‘Cool House’ on Halloween (and 9 To Avoid)

By Carly May GravleyOctober 9, 2024

Today’s trick-or-treaters have high standards, and classic treats like Snickers and Reese’s no longer cut it.

10 Most Memorable Reality Show Auditions From DFW Singers

By Carly May GravleyOctober 9, 2024

For better or for worse, North Texas artists always leave their mark on shows such as “American Idol” and “The Voice.”

As star-studded lineup of athletes and magnates announced the Arlington Grand Prix at Texas Live.

Cowboys and Rangers Team Up To Announce IndyCar Grand Prix in Arlington

By Carly May GravleyOctober 8, 2024

The Arlington Grand Prix, the latest Jerry Jones joint, will race through Texas in March 2026.

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Diving Into Uni: Dallas Chefs Dish on the Japanese Delicacy

By Carly May GravleyOctober 7, 2024

Chefs from Uchi and Pearl Sushi spill on why the sea urchins contain the flavors they’ve been “sea-urchin” for.

Psychics on the Square Will Bring Hocus Pocus and Local Focus to Denton for Halloween

By Carly May GravleyOctober 3, 2024

Tarot card readers, bakers and artisans are among the witches taking part in this spooky marketplace.

McDonald’s ‘Boo Buckets’ Earn Boos From Adult Fans

By Carly May GravleyOctober 2, 2024

The new version of the nostalgic Halloween pail drops on Oct. 15, but online fans are spooked by the new look.

Internet Reacts to North Texas Man Destroying Taylor Swift Guitar

By Carly May GravleyOctober 2, 2024

Swifties and haters assume the “Bad Blood” was politically motivated when a North Texas man destroyed an Eras Tour-themed guitar.

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