Comedian Clint Werth Leaves a Legacy of Comedic Edginess

It’s easy to believe that a comedy scene wouldn’t exist without comics like Clint Werth. The deeper truth is that there wouldn’t be a great comedy scene without comics like Werth. “Clint was a guy who played it so cool all the time,” says comedian and Dallas Comedy House (DCH)…

The Struggles and Successes of Watching Theater at Home

When the pandemic forced theaters across the world to shut their doors and halt productions, almost immediately, theaters turned to the internet to unleash their works to the public. Streamed theater productions are now becoming a norm. National Theatre Live, which in the past has shown recordings of prestigious theater…

Best COVID-Safe (and Safe-Ish) Events Happening in Dallas

While much of the country has been busy trying to eradicate a bigger epidemic, systemic racism, the coronavirus still lurks around us. Confirmed COVID cases continue to increase daily, riding that second wave and putting Texas in the lead. We reminded you back in April of the many things you…

5 Comedy Shows and Series That Came to Life During the Lockdown

The shelter-in-place order that started in March pretty much brought Dallas’ comedy community to a standstill. If there’s no audience, there’s no show, right? Comics and comedy groups have really had to step up their MacGyver-like resourcefulness to set up virtual shows during the pandemic. The results are some truly…

Woman Crush Wednesday: Dancer Avery-Jai Andrews

Our woman crush this week is contemporary dancer Avery-Jai Andrews, who is not only a master of movement, but a pillar in the artistic community through her nonprofit work. The Booker T. Washington and New York University graduate is an accomplished, inspiring and worldly force. Here’s why we love her…

Too Soon to Laugh? How Comedians Are Surviving a World Without Comedy

As millions of people stay quarantined in their homes, sheltered from the outside world, comedy is seeing a resurgence on streaming platforms. This is Pyrrhic victory, however, as the coronavirus pandemic has deprived the entire comedy profession of its lifeblood: live performances. “My career as a touring live stand-up comedian…

Global-Mindedness Is the Key to Everything for Kristin Colaneri

Kristin Colaneri is a self-described renaissance woman. An Italian American visual artist with degrees in film and theater, she has spent time in both Dallas and New York and logged countless hours in the worlds of fashion, makeup and theater. Since 2015, she’s taught fine arts at Brighter Horizons Academy,…

Woman Crush Wednesday: Artist Melissa Tucker

Melissa Tucker has conquered many mediums. As a sculptress her work is shockingly lifelike, and as a clarinetist, she’s rocked audiences with former band The Orange. The swing-dancing, vintage Mustang-driving, vampy, elegantly cool, old-time-influenced artist is also one of Dallas’ best-dressed personalities. Tucker opened up about up about her screen siren…

19 Things To Do in Dallas This Week, March 9 – 15

Monday, March 9 Art Babies: Five Senses Let’s say you’re one of those artistic parents (which is why you’re off on Mondays) and you’re terrified that your child will grow up to be basic; well, you can put your vintage album collection away, hipster dad, because the Dallas Museum of…