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Simon Pruitt

Simon Pruitt is a staff writer for the Dallas Observer. He’s been writing professionally since he was 16, covering art, sports and all the peculiar things he finds along the way.

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Grammy Award-Winning Artist Samara Joy Is the New Face of American Jazz

By Simon PruittMay 23, 2025

The 25-year-old Bronx crooner is reviving one of the oldest styles of American music.

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Two North Texas Spots Among Best Doughnut Shops in U.S.

By Simon PruittMay 22, 2025

Yelp has feelings on two area doughnut shops. They might be a drive, but apparently worth it.

Hypnotic Donuts Closes After 12 Years

By Simon PruittMay 21, 2025

After a solid dozen years, the creative donut parlor announced its closure last night on social media.

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How Does The Weeknd’s Hurry Up Tomorrow Film Compare to Other Pop Culture Swings?

By Simon PruittMay 20, 2025

The Canadian superstar aims for the pop culture mantle with a new album, tour and film. We look into how it’ll pay off.

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We Try Golden Chick’s New Pimento Crunchwich; Is It Worth $5.99?

By Simon PruittMay 19, 2025

Billed as a sandwich you can hear, we had to stop by the fast food chicken joint to test for ourselves.

Chris Penn’s Memorial: Alex Montenegro, Joshua Ray Walker, Rhett Miller and More Celebrate His Life

Chris Penn’s Memorial: Alex Montenegro, Joshua Ray Walker, Rhett Miller and More Celebrate His Life

By Simon PruittMay 16, 2025

His memorial brought out the best in Dallas, just as Penn always did. His closest friends also share their favorite memories.

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That’s Hot: Paris Hilton Flew To Dallas To Buy This Teacher A New Car

By Simon PruittMay 13, 2025

Thanks to a viral TikTok, Oak Cliff teacher Bibiana Gonzalez got the surprise of her life.

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Dallas Reacts to Mavs Winning NBA Draft Lottery

By Simon PruittMay 12, 2025

For the first time in team history, the Dallas Mavericks have won the No 1. draft pick lottery. Was it all just part of Nico’s master plan?

A Guide to the 2025 ‘Dallas Is Lit!’ Literature Festival

By Simon PruittMay 12, 2025

The annual literature celebration promises slam poetry, a book fair, live jazz and a conversation with former Poet Laureate Joy Harjo.

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Billy Idol Screamed and Snarled His Way Through a Night of Revelry in Fort Worth

By Simon PruittMay 8, 2025

In Fort Worth at Dickies Arena, thousands of fans cried “more, more, more” to Billy Idol.

Dallas Art Organizations React To Sudden Government Funding Termination

Dallas Art Organizations React To Sudden Government Funding Termination

By Simon PruittMay 7, 2025

Deep Vellum is one of the local groups that must proceed without the grant money promised by the National Endowment for the Arts.

Sabrina Carpenter, The Strokes and More Headline This Year’s Austin City Limits Music Festival

Sabrina Carpenter, The Strokes and More Headline This Year’s Austin City Limits Music Festival

By Simon PruittMay 6, 2025

Austin City Limits is bringing the biggest stars deep into the heart of Texas.

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B-Side Coffee Under New Ownership, Rebranding To ‘Little Joy’

By Simon PruittMay 6, 2025

B-Side regulars Russell Tibbits and Allison Macalik are taking over ownership of the Elmwood coffee shop.

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Dallas Rock Legend Chris Holt Is Living Every Star’s Dream

By Simon PruittMay 5, 2025

After accidentally deleting a solo album in 2017, the singer/songwriter found time to start from scratch again.

100 Men Versus One Gorilla? The <i>Observer</i> Editorial Staff Weighs In

100 Men Versus One Gorilla? The Observer Editorial Staff Weighs In

By Simon PruittMay 2, 2025

Journalism doesn’t hit any harder than this, but the gorillas at the Dallas Zoo might. Also, animal cruelty is bad.

Meet Alec Spicer, The Observer‘s New Arts and Culture Editor

By Simon PruittMay 2, 2025

His nickname is Spicy, so this Q&A technically (not at all, actually) counts as an episode of Hot Ones.

Bowling for Soup’s Jaret Reddick Advocates for Mental Health Awareness

Bowling for Soup’s Jaret Reddick Advocates for Mental Health Awareness

By Simon PruittMay 1, 2025

“When my mental state started to go, I let my physical body go as well,” says Reddick, who opened up about his journey.

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Salt-N-Pepa With Dallas-Based DJ Spinderella Inducted Into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

By Simon PruittApril 29, 2025

The seminal female hip-hop group Salt-N-Pepa will be honored at the 39th annual ceremony in November.

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LCD Soundsystem Deconstructed Dance Music at The Bomb Factory

By Simon PruittApril 28, 2025

We danced orselves clean at night two of LCD Soundsystem in Deep Ellum.

Psychic Fissures Unites International Artists Through Shared Vulnerability

By Simon PruittApril 28, 2025

The show marks the first installation at ARC Gallery, a new visual art space in Deep Ellum.

Burger Schmurger (Finally) Gets A Permanent Location and Opening Date

By Simon PruittApril 25, 2025

We tried Burger Schmurger’s extended menu ahead of their soft opening on April 30.

Jon22 Proves That a Musician’s Story is Never Linear

By Simon PruittApril 25, 2025

Jon Berman didn’t start making music until his 50s, but his songwriting was many years in the making.

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