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The newly revamped Punk Society (formerly the Boiler Room) was the spot for people who wanted to keep the party going after another successful Artopia on Saturday, January 16, 2016.
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The Dallas Observer's annual celebration of innovation in the arts was held on Saturday, January 16, 2016 at the Centennial Building in Fair Park. Attendees were treated to fashion shows, beautiful half-naked men and women, a burlesque magic show, and some of the best people-watching Dallas has to offer. All photos by Kathy Tran.
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Nowhere is the spirit of Dallas more alive than in its artists. Their cultural brain power and unstoppable ambition bring us new events and festivals, revitalize neighborhoods, reflect on our blunders and offer us things to take pride in. Our artists challenge the status quo of theater, film, visual art...
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They break down barriers and find new ways to communicate. They take risks, but maintain the self-discipline required to create. They venture to the boundaries of art to bring back new discoveries, and they dedicate themselves to preserving what's already here and valuable. In countless ways, they keep Dallas' culture...
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There's a peculiar magic that surrounds creation. A collision of matter, sparked by energy, goes on to be viewed as destiny. In recent years our city has experienced a push of new life, a rupturing of culture. An Arts District was built. A museum became communal space. Public art was...
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Last week we introduced our 2013 Masterminds, local artists to whom we awarded $1,000 each for their work making Dallas a stranger, more interesting place to live. And on Saturday night, we honored them at our annual Artopia culture jam, featuring art, fashion, food, music, and some seriously shiny low-riders,...
