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Nick Jonas Strikes A Chord with Paul Rudd in Power Ballad

Alec Spicer — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 15:55:13 -0500

We caught up with Dallas' own Nick Jonas to talk his new film, favorite restaurant to drop by when he comes back, and how the big Texas sky influences his work.

Thin Line Fest 2026: Our Top 10 Music Moments

Alec Spicer — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 12:30:49 -0500

From Seryn's emotional homecoming to an intergalactic rock opera, the 10 unforgettable sets that defined this year's Thin Line Fest.

Sydney Chandler’s Texas Roots Shine in the SXSW Premiere of Soulful Sci-Fi Film Anima

Alec Spicer — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 19:40:55 -0500

Anima" />Alien: Earth star Sydney Chandler comes home for the world premiere of her poignant new film.

Denton’s Biographies Will Finally Return to the Stage at Thin Line Fest

Alec Spicer — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 15:19:19 -0500

After seven years, the Denton indie rock band returns for a much-anticipated reunion set at Rubber Gloves this Friday.

Grand Prairie’s You Just Had to Be There Festival Wants to Run It Back on Nostalgia

Alec Spicer — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 18:04:18 -0500

Local musician Alex Jamal hopes to return to the good 'ol days with his family-friendly festival at The Epic in Grand Prairie this weekend.

Marc Rebillet Announced as Jambaloo Music Prize Headliner

Alyssa Fields — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 14:51:00 -0500

Loop Daddy is coming home to help celebrate a burgeoning artist with a $20k cash prize.

Dallas Book Lovers Mobilize After Unexpected Festival Cancellation

Alyssa Fields — Wed, 04 Mar 2026 18:36:41 -0600

After a fantasy book festival was abruptly canceled, the community of local book lovers banded together to have it rebound.

Dallas International Film Festival’s 20-Year Milestone is a Cinematic Love Letter to the City

Alec Spicer — Tue, 03 Mar 2026 17:13:10 -0600

This spring, the Dallas International Film Festival celebrates 20 years of elevating cinematic art and building community in the heart of Dallas.

Gazed and Confused Fest Readies for a Fuzzy, Ferocious Debut in Deep Ellum

Alec Spicer — Sun, 22 Feb 2026 13:05:49 -0600

A new festival is bringing a punch of emo, indie and metalcore under one roof for a new festival next month.

Photos: Tripping Daisy Lit the Firecracker at Jambaloo 2026

Alec Spicer — Mon, 16 Feb 2026 16:07:26 -0600

The Dallas rock titans rounded out one of North Texas' best music festivals with a splashy headlining show at Tulips.