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  What You Missed at the DOMA Showcase

  December 10 at 4 a.m.

  The Dallas Observer Music Awards showcase took place this Saturday night in Deep Ellum and even though we nominated the acts, they exceeded even our own expectations. Over 40 nominated bands played in various locations. The streets were already exciting. Present were the usual weekend crowds, but members of the...

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  The 19 Best Things to Do in Dallas This Week, Dec. 9 – 15

  December 9 at 1:14 p.m.

  Monday, Dec. 9 Caroling in the Arts DistrictCaroling in the Arts District Ah, caroling, that holiday tradition in which groups of strangers come to your home or accost you on the street and sing Christmas songs at you until you give them money. How is that legal? Seriously, robbery at...

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  Best Concerts of 2019 (in Dallas)

  December 9 at 8:41 a.m.

  DFW drew some great international acts in 2019 and the local scene was hot as usual. We saw Rainbow Kitten Surprise, local punk, Tiesto, Leon Bridges, Lizzo, Jacob Metcalf, Sarah Jaffee, Dead & Co., Polyphonic Spree, KABOO, JMBLYA, Maren Morris, Chvrches, Kasey Musgraves, Erykah Badu, Courtney Barnett, Willie Nelson, and others.

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  The 10 Best Concerts of the Week: Ariana Grande, the Dallas Observer Music Awards Ceremony, CHON and More

  December 9 at 4 a.m.

  There are plenty of great acts to see this week, but let's start with the free ones. You can catch The Funky Knuckles at Three Links or the Revelers Hall Band at Revelers Hall this week at no cost if you're looking for something light. But if you're looking to...

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  All About Our Dallas Observer Music Awards Ceremony

  December 7 at 4 a.m.

  We are proud as new parents this week as we prepare to roll out the red carpet — with the same comedic and cinematic Life is Beautiful-like effect — to award the city’s best at the Dallas Observer Music Awards ceremony happening on Tuesday, Dec. 10. After all, while this...

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  Music News: Jill Scott, Brittany Howard and Alanis Morissette Highlight This Week’s Concert Announcements

  December 6 at 4 a.m.

  Year-end lists are all the rage this time of the year. It's always fun to delve into and sample critics' tastes as various publications churn out the content of best songs, best albums, best videos and best concerts. Get a jump-start on some 2020 memories as artists continue to announce...