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Samantha Thornfelt

Samantha Thornfelt is a music and culture writer at the Dallas Observer. At the University of North Texas, she has served as the managing editor and arts & life editor at the North Texas Daily student paper. She’s an Aries, likes long walks on the beach and loves a good em dash.

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Luka Doncic Post-Game Interview Interrupted by Sound of Woman Moaning

By Samantha ThornfeltMay 10, 2024

Sound system catches Mavs’ point guard … um … off guard.

Legendary '90s comedian Martin Lawrence will headline the stand-up stage for the first time since 2016.

Martin Lawrence’s First Headline Tour in 8 Years Coming to Dallas This Fall

By Samantha ThornfeltMay 9, 2024

The legendary comedian, aka just “Martin,” is headed to Dallas.

Dallas Has a ‘Mental Health Open Mic’

By Samantha ThornfeltMay 1, 2024

If you have no comedy skills but plenty of mental health struggles to share, there’s an open mic for you in Dallas.

PARTYNEXTDOOR Announces Sorry I’m Outside Tour, Dallas Concert Set For July

By Samantha ThornfeltApril 30, 2024

PartyNextDoor is bringing the party with a Dallas stop in his U.S. tour.

DJs Marshmello and SVDDEN DEATH Will Host a Surprise Pop-up Concert Today in Dallas

By Samantha ThornfeltApril 26, 2024

The power music duo are playing a show called MELLODEATH in Dallas.

Dallas Artist Kristin Colaneri Celebrates Women Through Time in Photo Exhibition

By Samantha ThornfeltApril 23, 2024

Dallas artists channel iconic artists in a photo exhibition that explores many social themes.

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Emo Orchestra To Make Its Dallas Debut in May

By Samantha ThornfeltApril 22, 2024

You’re never too old for emo.

Old 97’s Celebrate Over 30 Years Together With New Album American Primitive

By Samantha ThornfeltApril 16, 2024

Dallas-born band The Old 97’s are celebrating their 30-year-plus run with the release of American Primitive, a 13-track LP was released earlier this month.

Lauren Clark and her dog Holly pose for Clark's graduation photos.

UNT Student Wins Over Social Media for Senior Photoshoot With Dog

By Samantha ThornfeltApril 15, 2024

Pup dressed in graduation garb is, let’s just say it, cute AF.

After Complaints, Texas Rangers Bring Back Pat Green’s Original ‘I Like Texas’

After Complaints, Texas Rangers Bring Back Pat Green’s Original ‘I Like Texas’

By Samantha ThornfeltApril 12, 2024

The World Series champion Texas Rangers introduced a new Bobby Sessions hip-hop remix to the ballpark, but fans wanted the old country song back.

Singer-songwriter Daniel Markham

Denton Songwriter Daniel Markham ‘Wakes Up’ With Sparkly New Album

By Samantha ThornfeltApril 11, 2024

Daniel Markham, one of North Texas’s best rock ‘n’ roll songwriters, is back from a recording break with a fantastic new album that showcases his impressive range.

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Are Those Glasses Legit? Here’s How to Protect Your Eyes During the Solar Eclipse

By Samantha ThornfeltApril 3, 2024

Properly viewing the total solar eclipse in North Texas means doing more than shielding your peepers from the light. You have to keep your eyes peeled for scammers too.

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Fornicators Keep Breaking a Dallas Bar’s Sink

By Samantha ThornfeltMarch 29, 2024

At Charlie’s Star Lounge, some couples are sinking to new levels.

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TikTok To-Go: What Would a TikTok Ban Mean for Dallas Dining?

By Samantha Thornfelt and OthersMarch 25, 2024

If you know what mukbang means (videos of people eating) then you’d likely miss food videos if TikTok is banned. It’s not clear whether restaurants will.

Jiya Sharma (left) and Dhruvi Gari founded the Career Connection Summit

Students Create Career Summit to Inspire Future Gen Z Professionals in Dallas Area

By Samantha ThornfeltMarch 22, 2024

Program aims to give students a leg up on their future careers.

Attention All Men: The Roman Empire Is Coming to North Texas

By Samantha ThornfeltMarch 20, 2024

Men, this is your subject. Point your chariot toward Arlington for a new exhibition.

Varsity Blues Star James Van Der Beek Will Visit Dallas for a Special Screening

By Samantha ThornfeltMarch 19, 2024

But what if we do “want your life”? Laugh along with James Van Der Beek at a Dallas screening of Varsity Blues.

Fort Worth Illustrator Tatyana Alanis Blew Up Instagram, and Big Brands Took Notice

By Samantha ThornfeltMarch 19, 2024

Some people really thrived in the pandemic: Fort Worth artist Tatyana Alanis is a great example.

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Stomping Ground Comedy's bespoke AI, AImee, will lead the theater's latest improv show, Whose Mind is it Anyway?.

Artificial Intelligence Takes on Dallas Comedy in New Improv Show

By Samantha ThornfeltMarch 15, 2024

Meet AImee, the AI bot taking the stage in Stomping Ground Comedy Theater’s new show.

Original Fever in the Funkhouse Bassist Claims New Tribute Band is ‘Legally Wrong’

By Samantha ThornfeltMarch 13, 2024

Former bandmates disagree over who has the rights to the old songs.

A rendering shows what the Sunset Amphitheatre in McKinney may look like when it opens in 2026.

$220 Million McKinney Music Venue Slated to Open in 2026

By Samantha ThornfeltMarch 12, 2024

The planned open-air amphitheater near U.S. 75 and State Highway 121 is expected to have a capacity of 20,000 and offer a superior music experience.

Old man taking a selfie.

TikTok’s ‘Eclectic Grandpa’ Microtrend Makes Its Way to Dallas’ Vintage Fashion Scene

By Samantha ThornfeltMarch 12, 2024

Vintage shop owners say an interest in higher-quality, enduring clothes helps drive the latest fashion craze.

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