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Pocket Sandwich Theatre Forced to Relocate

Pocket Sandwich Theatre Forced to Relocate

African American Museum of Dallas Hosts New Smithsonian Exhibit Men of Change

African American Museum of Dallas Hosts New Smithsonian Exhibit Men of Change

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Best Things To Do in Dallas July 21-27

By Diamond Rodrigue
Jul 21, 2021

It wasn’t that long ago that women would be institutionalized for being disagreeable among the (obviously sexist) men in their communities.
The Next Dallas VideoFest Will Be the Last One, Says Founder Bart Weiss

By Danny Gallagher
Jul 20, 2021

When the first Dallas VideoFest launched in 1986, it started at a time when film festivals and media conventions weren't a weekly occurrence or even a massive industry like it is now.
Dallas' 500X Gallery Is a Treasure Map To the Discovery of New Artists

By Trace Miller
Jul 20, 2021

Earlier this month, three new exhibitions opened at the artist-run cooperative 500X Gallery, located in a former tire factory in the Tin District. Featuring abstract, conceptual and textual works by four local artists — including a 24-year-old painter who graduated from the University of North Texas two years ago and...
'Bun Ministry' Event Takes Women to Church About Natural Hair

By Paige Stewart
Jul 19, 2021

The first-ever "Bun Ministry" meet-up, hosted in the Design District last Saturday, was a celebration of hair.
Fort Worth Is Having an All-Latin Music Festival for the First Time in 12 Years

By Alex Gonzalez
Jul 19, 2021

Dallas-based artist manager Lorenzo Zenteno wants to shine a light on Latinx and Hispanic artists.
#WASHED Director Jerod Couch Turned a 'Quarter Life Crisis' Into Emmy Nominated Series

By Danny Gallagher
Jul 19, 2021

Dallas writer and director Jerod Couch went from the start of a promising career at ESPN and the Texas Rangers to his lowest point in a short amount of time.
Exhibition Unspoken Burdens Dissects the Paradox of Black Male Vulnerability

By Trace Miller
Jul 16, 2021

An ellipsis, also known as a "dot-dot-dot" is the symbol of elision — the omission of words in print, for example.
A Dallas Actor Just Landed a Huge Emmy Nomination, Yet His Show Got Canceled

By Liam Gaughan
Jul 15, 2021

This year’s Emmy nominations promise many exciting races, and the lead actor category is no exception.
The Oliver Francis Gallery Reopens Just in Time for Its 10th Anniversary

By Scott Tucker
Jul 15, 2021

In July of 2011, Francisco Moreno’s exhibition Seven Days in America opened at Oliver Francis Gallery.
Dallas’ Best Photography Project That You Probably Don’t Know About

By Trace Miller
Jul 13, 2021

It was a cool November day during the holiday season, and Don “Tortellini” Thomas II’s friends had asked him to go downtown with them to hand out food and clothes to the homeless.
PhotoGraffiti at Deep Ellum Art Co. Shows Off Rising Dallas Photographers

By Alex Gonzalez
Jul 12, 2021

Lots of us have go-to photographers who allow us to live vicariously through their imagery, whose feeds we stalk after every major concert or event.
Arlington Teen Jaylan Ford Built a Following by Dancing on the Streets

By Cecilia Lenzen
Jul 9, 2021

Jaylan Ford dances every day. Not in a dance class or privately in front of a mirror, like many casual dancers. He dances out in the open, for everyone to see.
The New Batman Is a Dallas Actor, and We're Here To Judge

By Liam Gaughan
Jul 8, 2021

Adam West. Michael Keaton. Kevin Conroy. Val Kilmer. George Clooney. Christian Bale. Ben Affleck. Robert Pattinson. At this point, Batmen are as common as brand cereal.
Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders: Making the Team Is Back for a 16th Season

By Danny Gallagher
Jul 6, 2021

This season's run of the reality series Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders: Making the Team is coming out of the bubble for its 16th season on CMT.
Dallas Photographer Tortellini Zooms in on the Beauty of Everyday Nail Art

By Trace Miller
Jul 2, 2021

Ever since Dallas native Sha’Carri Richardson ran the 100-meter dash in 10.86 seconds and won her spot on the U.S. Olympic Team, her nails have been the talk of the world, earning headlines and features in Today, StyleCaster, Teen Vogue and the Associated Press.
An Expected 80,000 Christian Men Afraid of Men Wearing Dresses Will Gather in Dallas

By Eva Raggio
Jul 2, 2021

In a city like Dallas, once named "the most Bible-thumping city in Texas,” it’s perhaps not entirely rare to expect 80,000 Christians in one big gathering.
WaterTower Theatre Issues Apology for Lack of Diversity in Latest Play Casting

By Danny Gallagher
Jul 1, 2021

The announcement of the cast list for WaterTower Theatre's upcoming production of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time drew quite a few angry comments from its online followers.
This Christmas, Santa Is Bringing Southlake a Gigantic Entertainment Epicenter

By Liam Gaughan
Jul 1, 2021

Dallas will soon have a new luxury movie experience.
No, Austin, You Aren’t the Most Expensive City in Texas

By Paige Weaver
Jun 29, 2021

You've certainly heard, over and over, just how expensive Austin is becoming, especially with so many tech transplants relocating to the city.
The Other Half of Daniel Johnston's Creativity Is on Display at Ro2 Art Gallery

By David Fletcher
Jun 28, 2021

When cult icon Daniel Johnston died September 11, 2019, after suffering a heart attack just one day after he was released from the hospital for an unspecified kidney problem, tributes poured in recounting his undeniable songwriting talent.

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