The Daily Show’s Michael Kosta Talks About Going from Pro Tennis to Comedy
Like a lot of professional comedians, Michael Kosta’s career didn’t start in a comedy club. It started on a tennis court.
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Timothy Stevens’ Film The Ghost Lights Explores Classic Texas Phenomena
In director Timothy Stevens’ new feature film, The Ghost Lights, a journalist named Alex (Katreeva Philips) tries to reconnect with the spirit of her father (John Francis McCullagh) after his death.
Things Overheard at the QAnon Rally for the Return of JFK Jr.
The QAnon crowd is a gift that keep on giving to unintentional comedy. They give and give and give and never ask for anything in return, except to be taken seriously.
The Best Things To Do in Dallas Nov. 3-Nov. 10
At the crossroads of political activism and art, you’ll have heard the name Ai Weiwei. His story is an epic tale of creative legacy handed down from his political exile father. A childhood spent under totalitarian government inspired Ai Weiwei to speak out for human rights while creating sculptures and installations both impactful and stunning. Having been detained by the Chinese government for his beliefs, Ai Weiwei’s memoir 1000 Years of Joys and Sorrows has been long-awaited.
Nonprofit Austen’s Autistic Adventures Wants to Defeat Autism Unemployment Rates
Logan McGee celebrated his 15th birthday at Main Event in Plano, where he was serenaded by a chorus of guests to the tune of “Happy Birthday.”
Deep Ellum Brought the Edge on Halloween Night
Deep Ellum is used to seeing some odd characters, and Halloween night did not disappoint. People took to the streets of Dallas’ entertainment district to show their creativity on Sunday night, and it was a mixed bag of tricks and treats for watchers.
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Paul Quinn College Makes National News With a Striking, Historical Basketball Court
South Dallas’ Paul Quinn College unveiled a new basketball court on Tuesday, Oct. 19. While the court is striking through its unusual graphics, it holds a deeper historical meaning.
The Box Office Is Down, So How Can You Support Dallas Theaters?
In case you hadn’t noticed, movie theaters have been in a bit of a sticky situation lately. While COVID-19 seemed to shorten the shelf-life of the traditional theaters, the rise of streaming content and “peak TV” certainly didn’t help.
Grandscape’s New 200-Foot Ferris Wheel Reshapes The Colony’s Skyline
Next time you’re driving east on the Sam Rayburn Tollway toward The Colony, you’ll be able to spot the newest addition to the Grandscape shopping and entertainment complex.
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Bianca Del Rio Is ‘One Lucky Bitch’
Bianca Del Rio is coming to town. The RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 6 winner will grace the stage at Majestic Theater with her irreverent presence on Monday, Nov. 1 as part of her Unsanitized Tour.
From Houdini to Barney, A Look Back at The Majestic’s Key Moments As It Turns 100
Dallas has often been at the forefront of art and culture in Texas and the Majestic Theater in downtown is one of the many landmarks that have given the city that distinction.
The Best Things To Do in Dallas Oct. 27-Nov. 3
The past 18 months have presented a real journey for teachers. The challenges of virtual teaching, hybrid teaching, in-person teaching, mask mandates or non-mandates… all on top of the universal traumas of Covid-19.
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DFW Vintage Swap Meet Started As a ‘Garage Sale.’ Four Years Later, It Attracts Thousands.
When Jason Won started the DFW Vintage Swap Meet in 2017, he was only able to round up a small group of people that shared an interest in 1970s to early 2000s clothing, accessories and other nostalgic items.
Wrestlemania 38 Will Have 2 Nights of Fights at AT&T Stadium in April
Now that live shows are making a comeback, the biggest professional wrestling event in the world is coming back to town next year.
Denton Nonprofit The Art Room Wants To Heal Us Through Art
For many people, compounding daily responsibilities, especially when paired with pandemic-induced isolation, bring on anxiety and other mental health ailments.
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Halloween Costume Ideas Inspired by Locals
Halloween is a celebration of self-expression, so why does every costume end up looking the same? It seems like every year we get our usual set of zombies, ghosts, skeletons and alien creatures making circles around the neighborhood.
Comedian Shayne Smith Opens Up About Gang Activity and Why He Was Banned From Karate
Shayne Smith started doing comedy at the age of 28 after about four years of taking on crappy jobs during his time on probation. The decade before, however, was a wild ride of violence, robberies and face tattoos.
Hitting for the Future: In a Season of Dark Clouds, Texas Rangers’ Rookies Offer a Glimmer of Silver
Now the seats are all empty … let the rookies take the stage. The sun is setting a little sooner than we’d like.
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In a Scale of Wes Andersonness, How Wes Anderson-y Is The French Dispatch?
Picture a movie with symmetrical framing. Add quirky characters. Colorful sets. Bill Murray. And a legion of hipster baristas ready to defend it as a work of genius. Yeah, you guessed, this is the work, any work, of acclaimed filmmaker Wes Anderson.
The Best Things To Do in Dallas Oct. 20-Oct. 27
Undermain Theatre (3200 Main St.) captivated streaming audiences last year with St. Nicholas by Conor McPherson. It’s back and staged for live viewing with enough vampire coven to satisfy the Halloween itch and enough Bruce DuBose to trigger the brain’s voiceover recognition quadrant (it’s such a good voice). DuBose plays the theater critic enchanted by an actress and swept up by a coven, so fork over $15-$30 at undermain.org and experience the dark tale live (or online).
TikTok’s ‘Slap a Teacher’ Challenge Sparks Hypervigilance in Local Schools
Local school districts are on high alert after TikTok’s “Devious Licks” challenge, which encouraged students to steal or vandalize school property and post a recording of the act on TikTok.
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10 Must-See Architectural Gems in North Texas
Do you enjoy late-night binge scrolling through Redfin for dream homes in North Texas? Then quench your thirst for unattainable real estate at the AIA Dallas’ curated Tour of Homes next weekend.