Somehow, Celina Became the Halloween Capital of Texas
For those unfamiliar (or simply skeptical), not only does the city of Celina exist, but things also happen there.
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‘I’m Freaking Out’ – Local Creators Respond to OnlyFans’ Ban on Adult Content
The pandemic created a surge of side hustles as people looked for ways to make extra money while quarantined at home.
Daisha Board Leads a Herd of BIPOC Artists With Black Sheep Art Culture
It was Daisha Board’s daughter who first pointed out to her that there weren’t many female artists in the museums and galleries she regularly visited with her mother and siblings
Who Should Play Greg Abbott When He’s Inevitably Spoofed in a Movie?
There’s not a whole lot in the last few years that hasn’t felt straight out of satire.
Bye, Real Housewives of Dallas. Don’t Hurry Back.
Before there was social media, reality TV was the most reliable, sobering mirror we had available to gawk at the worst of societal flaws through videotaped evidence.
Lock Down, Glow Up: Why the Pandemic Caused a Surge in Plastic Surgery
There might or might not be a saying about staring in the mirror for too long and beginning to see some imperfections.
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Manic Pinup Dreamgirl: Burlesque Superstar Minxie Is Shaking Up the Old Business
On the last Saturday of July, an entranced crowd circled the stage at the Cambridge Room at Dallas’ House of Blues.
The Best Things To Do in Dallas August 18-24
If Andrew Dice Clay came on TV when you were a kid, your parents likely kicked you out of the room or swiftly changed the channel.
Andrew Dice Clay Is Back to Live Comedy and Coming to Fort Worth This Week
Comedian Andrew Dice Clay is coming to town on Tuesday to perform two shows at Hyena’s Comedy Nightclub in Fort Worth. He’ll leave sometime after Wednesday with a free Cadillac.
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Wicked Is Headed To Dallas, But It’s Not The Only Villain Backstory We Want To See
The phrase “a bad guy we love to hate” has seemingly been retired, because now we’re asked to empathize with those famous villains we use to dismiss as just purely evil.
Dallas Wings Player Allisha Gray Brings Home the Gold from the Summer Olympics
The Dallas Wings doesn’t just have an Olympian on its roster. The WNBA team has a gold-medal winning Olympian on its roster.
Udo Kier Has His First Leading Role in 50 Years With Swan Song
The acting career of German actor Udo Kier seeps into almost every facet of the film industry.
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The Best Things To Do in Dallas August 11-17
It’s got to be hard being the sibling of a famous comedian while trying to earn comedic credibility of your own. But that’s what Tony Rock, younger brother of Chris Rock, has done with his career.
Filmmaker Said Abusaud Shines a Glowing Light on Minority Artists
When Said Abusaud first launched Afterglow Photography in 2015, he wanted to give Dallas a facelift through its arts scene, putting diverse artists and subjects at the forefront.
The Round Up Saloon Abruptly Closes Red Lounge, Leaving Queens Without Gigs
When the pandemic ordered LGBTQ+ bars closed, drag performers were forced to get creative, pivoting to online performances.
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The Cobra That Escaped in Grand Prairie Is Taking Twitter by Storm
A West African banded cobra is on the loose in Grand Prairie after escaping its unlocked cage last week, as Alex Rozier of WFAA reported last Wednesday.
Six Flags Is Rebooting Long, Lost Ride Pirates of Speelunker Cave
One of Six Flags Over Texas’ original attractions is making a comeback along with a new water ride opening early next year.
British-Born David Prescott Settled in North Texas To Paint and Rescue Wild Life
A friend once placed a bet that he’d die in his 20s, but artist David Prescott, so far, has lived to age 69.
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Competing Van Gogh Experiences in Dallas Are Confusing Ticket Buyers
Having to deal with delays caused by the COVID-19 outbreak is difficult enough, but now people are getting confused over a series of different Vincent van Gogh art experiences.
Film Series in Fort Worth Spotlights the Cinematic Career of Larry McMurtry
In theaters this past weekend was the biographical tear-jerker Joe Bell, which tells the true story of a heartbroken father who walked across the nation to raise awareness about bullying and discrimination following the tragic death of his teenage son.
With a Major Grant and Donations, Theatre Arlington Is Undergoing a Major Renovation
Theatre Arlington is about to undergo a dramatic change.
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The Best Things To Do in Dallas Aug. 4-10
Mimicking the great live radio plays of the 1930s and ’40s, Pegasus Theatre (521 E. Lawther Drive) uses their own RadioVizion technique of storytelling with era-appropriate microphones and costumes and a foley artist creating live sound effects throughout.