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Blue October Just Wants to Enjoy the Moment For the 20th Anniversary of Foiled

Alyssa Fields — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 13:48:43 -0500

Foiled" />Ahead of the anniversary world tour, we asked frontman Justin Furstenfeld about sobriety, Texan pride, the rat race of the music industry and the Twilight love triangle.

Taylor Sheridan Made Dallas Feel Like New York City, Says The Madison Cast

Alyssa Fields — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:38:14 -0500

The cast of The Madison discuss the show's deviation from Sheridan's usual work and bringing the Big Apple to Big D.

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.

New Film Taps Dallas’ ‘Weird and Cool’ Vibe for Witchy Horror Comedy

Patrick Williams — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 15:07:12 -0500

Dallas-born director Meredith Alloway returned to SXSW for the premiere of Forbidden Fruits.

One of Dallas’ Most Prominent Lawyers Raises the Stakes in New Crime Thriller Book

Alyssa Fields — Wed, 18 Mar 2026 15:53:54 -0500

A former U.S. attorney for the Northern District of Texas leverages his experience with the judicial system to drive his new book, Chasing the Chameleon.

All That’s Left of You Filmmaker Cherien Dabis Confronts Palestine’s Unspoken History

Alec Spicer — Fri, 23 Jan 2026 11:57:42 -0600

All That’s Left of You Filmmaker Cherien Dabis Confronts Palestine’s Unspoken History" />Experience the quiet rebellion of humanity in a poignant exploration of generational trauma and resilience, now playing at the Angelika at Mockingbird Station.

Dallas Chefs: The Prep Q&A with Eduardo Osorio at Meridian

Lauren Drewes Daniels — Thu, 15 Jan 2026 12:31:34 -0600

We ask chefs about their favorite 2 a.m. spots, the biggest challenges facing the restaurant industry and their biggest kitchen disasters.

Hell and Back: Chef Matt McCallister’s Journey Through Addiction

Lauren Drewes Daniels — Wed, 14 Jan 2026 10:17:18 -0600

The lauded chef who helmed Dallas restaurants FT33 and Homewood opens up about his addiction, which started when he was just 9 years old.

The Art of Renewal: North Texas Creatives Reflect on New Beginnings

Alec Spicer — Tue, 13 Jan 2026 13:31:15 -0600

Four local artists of various mediums explore transformation by finding inspiration in the blank canvas of a new year.

Sarah Brightman Bringing Christmas Cheer to Her ‘Audience Family’ with Dallas Show

Patrick Williams — Wed, 17 Dec 2025 13:59:14 -0600

The opera crossover star's show features orchestra, choir and special guests at Winspear Opera House.