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Preston Barta

Preston Barta has been a journalist in the Dallas-Fort Worth area since 2010. He has contributed to several media outlets, including 92.1 KTFW, the North Texas Daily, Fresh Fiction, and the Denton Record-Chronicle. As a member of the Critics Choice Association and the Dallas-Fort Worth Film Critics Association, he is actively involved in media critique.

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North Texas-Made Viral Short Film Unmasks the Dangers of the ‘Looksmaxxing’ Subculture

By Preston BartaApril 30, 2026

A new body horror short film critiques the cult of perfection in the “looksmaxxing” subculture.

Homecoming Star: Lou Diamond Phillips Returns for Dallas Honorary Award

By Preston BartaApril 23, 2026

You can take Lou Diamond Phillips out of Dallas, but you can’t take Dallas out of him.

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Eve 6, Fastball Find ‘The Way’ Back to the ’90s

By Preston BartaApril 22, 2026

Dallas relived the late ’90s and early ‘00s with self-aware humor, nostalgic anecdotes and unforgettable sing-alongs.

If You Do One Thing This Week, See Cirque Du Soleil’s Mesmerizing Big Top Show Echo

By Preston BartaApril 22, 2026

Cirque Du Soleil’s first big-top show in Dallas in years shouldn’t be missed. And we’ve got the scoop on discount tickets.

New Documentary Chronicling the Rise and Fall and Rise of Deep Ellum Premieres at DIFF

By Preston BartaApril 21, 2026

Before Deep Ellum became the rock headquarters of Texas, it was a ghost town. Now, Round Pegs in Square Holes and the pioneers of Dallas history explore its trajectory.

3 Ways to Celebrate Earth Day 2026 in Dallas

By Preston BartaApril 20, 2026

These are the best ways to celebrate Mother Earth this week.

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Sara Hickman’s 40-Year Journey Back to Poor David’s Pub

By Preston BartaApril 17, 2026

The Texas singer-songwriter returns to Dallas on Friday for a milestone show at Poor David’s Pub.

The Sounds of North Texas Take Center Stage at Made in Denton Music Festival

By Preston BartaApril 14, 2026

Made in Denton is a two-night music festival that platforms born-and-raised Dentonites.

DJ Spinderella is Bringing the Beat to Dallas Streets for the Michael Biopic Pop-Up Tour

By Preston BartaApril 13, 2026

When hip-hop royalty pays tribute to the King of Pop right in your backyard, you do not sit it out. Here’s where to catch it today.

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Houston, We Have a Twang: Charley Crockett Wakes Up the Artemis II Crew

By Preston BartaApril 11, 2026

A soulful track from the Dallas country singer became a soundtrack for Artemis II astronauts on the last full day of their historic lunar journey.

David Lowery’s Mother Mary is a Dallas-Born Tale of Music, Friendship and Ghosts

By Preston BartaApril 10, 2026

Dallas filmmaker David Lowery returns with Mother Mary, a poetic, ghostly exploration of art and friendship starring Anne Hathaway and Michaela Coel.

Chrome, Canvas, Cultura: Art On Main’s Chicano Exhibition Redefines East Dallas Experience

By Preston BartaApril 10, 2026

Discover 58 artists, lowrider culture and the vibrant heritage of the North Texas Chicano community this month.

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Local Troubadour Paul Schalda to Hit the Road with Built to Spill

By Preston BartaApril 8, 2026

Paul Schalda will play two shows in North Texas while opening for indie rock band Built to Spill.

Denton’s Reaper Game Store is Building Community from The Tabletop

By Preston BartaApril 7, 2026

The community-driven game store is making its own kind of magic through miniatures, board games and escapism.

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The 10 Films You Need to See at This Year’s Dallas International Film Festival

By Preston BartaApril 7, 2026

Before North Texas’ biggest film festival returns later this month, discover the must-see documentaries, indie horrors and Texas-rooted stories on the lineup.

The 6 Best Rock Concerts in North Texas This Spring

By Preston BartaApril 6, 2026

If you’re a Hot Topic alumni or Garden State is among your favorite films, start stretching now.

Charley Crockett Chases Ghosts and Glory on New Age of the Ram Album

By Preston BartaApril 3, 2026

Charley Crockett’s new album delivers a cinematic finale to his Sagebrush Trilogy, weaving tales of love, revenge and redemption with raw storytelling.

Yolks on You if You Miss These 5 Dallas Easter Events

By Preston BartaApril 3, 2026

We’ve hatched some plans for your Easter weekend.

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Filmmaker Gene Gallerano Brings Honky-Tonk and Homegrown Horror Back to North Texas

By Preston BartaMarch 31, 2026

A Dallas-raised director looks to his roots for two upcoming projects: a creature feature and a heartfelt documentary about country artist Joshua Ray Walker.

TOCA Social Brings Neon-Lit Soccer, Zombie Smashing to The Colony

By Preston BartaMarch 30, 2026

FIFA’s imminent North Texas takeover had us in the mood to kick the ball around, so we hit up Grandscape’s TOCA Social to see what it was all about.

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Nick Jonas Strikes A Chord with Paul Rudd in Power Ballad

By Preston BartaMarch 27, 2026

We caught up with Dallas’ own Nick Jonas to talk his new film, favorite restaurant to drop by when he comes back, and how the big Texas sky influences his work.

Dallas Filmmaker’s Doc Captures Charley Crockett’s Unvarnished Soul

Dallas Filmmaker’s Doc Captures Charley Crockett’s Unvarnished Soul

By Preston BartaMarch 26, 2026

A Cowboy in London offers an unapologetic look at the country crooner through director Jared L. Christopher’s lens.

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