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Eva Raggio

Eva Raggio is the former music and culture editor of the Dallas Observer. She began freelancing for the Observer in 2013 and joined the staff full-time in April 2019. Prior to that, she wrote for publications such as Nylon, Playboy and D Magazine.

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The New Top 100 Bars in Dallas: The Stuff That Makes a Bar Great

By Chris Wolfgang and OthersJuly 17, 2024

Every year we add (and subtract) the best watering holes around Dallas for our top 100 bars list. Here’s the new group.

Smashing Pumpkins' singer Billy Corgan, who wants to entertain you through wrestling.

Billy Corgan (Yes, That One) Brings Wrestling to Dallas

By Eva RaggioMay 14, 2024

The Pumpkins singer has a new project: making wrestling great again.

Bad Bunny Changes Dallas Concert Dates Because of the Mavs

By Eva RaggioApril 29, 2024

The Puerto Rican megastar changes his Friday Dallas concert to a Thursday date to accommodate the Mavs game.

Madonna lit up the stage on Sunday night, at the first of her two Dallas dates for her Celebration tour.

Madonna’s Celebration Tour Felt Like a Bittersweet Farewell

By Eva RaggioMarch 25, 2024

The Queen of Pop showed why she’ll never be dethroned at a Sunday night concert in Dallas.

Dallas billionaire Kyle Bass is seen smiling in a suit. This week he became the subject of ridicule after complaining for his room service charges.

A Texas Billionaire Gets Pounded on X For Blaming Biden For Room Service Prices

By Eva RaggioMarch 5, 2024

Our deepest sympathy is with billionaire Kyle Bass at this trying time for his $85 breakfast.

Richard Linklater visits the IMDb Portrait Studio at Acura House of Energy on Location at Sundance 2024 on January 21, 2024 in Park City, Utah.

Can God Save Texas? A Film God Like Richard Linklater Might Help

By Eva RaggioMarch 4, 2024

One of Texas film’s greatest voices speaks on the “cruelty” of the criminal justice system in a new HBO docuseries.

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A skyline shot of the city of Dallas, which houses 92,300 millionaires.

Dallas Has More Than 92,300 Millionaires. Here’s Where To Meet Them.

By Carly May Gravley and OthersFebruary 27, 2024

With this many millionaires currently living in Dallas, statistically, some of them must be single.

Erykah Badu poses for the press in front of her very own Badu Bus, an initiative by DART to honor the Dallas singer.

DART Unveils Buses Honoring Erykah Badu

By Eva RaggioFebruary 21, 2024

Erykah Badu is the queen of the Dallas music scene, and these new DART buses are her chariots.

Usher Announces 2 Dallas Concerts in October

By Eva RaggioFebruary 8, 2024

Usher has no plans to slow down after headlining the Super Bowl halftime show: He just added tour dates to cities including Dallas.

FIFA Announces Dallas Will Host 9 World Cup Matches

By Lauren Drewes Daniels and OthersFebruary 4, 2024

The World Cup is coming to the U.S. But which games will take place in Dallas?

What Is it About This Dang Stanley Quencher Tumbler? Even These 13 Cups Are Better

By Eva RaggioJanuary 11, 2024

People freaking out over a cup: Are you OK? We can think of some better cups for you.

Dallas Bar The Whippersnapper Is Turning Into a Wonka Wonderland This Winter

By Eva RaggioJanuary 9, 2024

The Whippersnapper is a land of pure imagination. This winter, it’ll turn into a Wonka factory.

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The Dallas Observer Music Critics’ Picks for Best Albums of 2023

By Eva RaggioJanuary 4, 2024

There were a lot of great albums this past year, and here are our writers’ personal favorites.

Dallas Music Wrapped: The Year 2023 in Numbers

By Eva Raggio and OthersDecember 28, 2023

It was a big year in Dallas music, but don’t take it from us. The numbers don’t lie.

The Best Dallas Concerts of 2023, According to Observer Writers

By Carly May Gravley and OthersDecember 21, 2023

We’ve been reviewing concerts impartially and with an open mind all year. Now, as a treat, we’re going to play favorites.

The Best and Wildest Observer Reader Comments

By Eva RaggioDecember 18, 2023

At the Observer, we get our share of wild reader comments and emails. Here are some of the craziest.

Christian Siriano Was Honored at Dallas’ Night of Stars Gala

By Eva RaggioNovember 14, 2023

“Cher found her real Christian.” – Christian Siriano, who was honored by friend Alicia Silverstone in Dallas.

Joe Gatto Is Not Returning to<i> Impractical Jokers</i>, But He Is Bringing His Show to Dallas

Joe Gatto Is Not Returning to Impractical Jokers, But He Is Bringing His Show to Dallas

By Eva RaggioNovember 8, 2023

LARRY!!! Joe Gatto is coming to Dallas this week.

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There’s a Friends-Themed Neighborhood Just a Short Drive From Dallas

By Eva RaggioOctober 31, 2023

Matthew Perry fans can buy a home near Austin, in streets named after “Friends.” Or you could just buy his book.

Viral ‘Crazy Plane Lady’ Halloween Costumes Are Also Going Viral

By Eva RaggioOctober 30, 2023

The Crazy Plane Lady is really riding her fame, and has offered a reward for those who dress up as her this Halloween.

Bad Bunny Announces 2 Dallas Dates

By Eva RaggioOctober 19, 2023

The Puerto Rican superstar viene pa’ Dallas.

What Is Happening With Fred Durst?

By Eva RaggioOctober 13, 2023

Fred Durst ditches the red cap for a cowboy hat, and howdy … doody, y’all.

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