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The Immersive Van Gogh exhibition in Dallas allows visitors to step inside the Dutch master's paintings, and now they can also support homeless artists.

The Stewpot Partners With The Lighthouse to Sell Van Gogh-Inspired Art by Homeless Artists

By Cecilia Lenzen

Sep 14, 2021

Vincent Van Gogh’s art — and its various renditions — is seemingly omnipresent. It can be found mass-produced at chain stores, in homes, bathrooms, offices and at vendor stands in tourist spots over the world

Carrie Bradshaw would approve of these shoes on display at Meadows Museum in Dallas.

The Meadows Museum's New Exhibition Is a Treasure for Fashion History Buffs

By Desiree Gutierrez

Sep 13, 2021

Fashion aficionados and history buffs will have the opportunity to explore the grandeur of Spanish couture straight from Madrid this fall. Spain's Museo del Traje, Centro de Investigación del Patrimonio Etnológico is making history with their first American collaboration. Opening Sept. 19, Southern Methodist University’s Meadows Museum (5900 Bishop Blvd.)...

Texas Frightmare Weekend has risen to become one of the top 10 horror conventions in the country.

The Best Things To Do in Dallas Sept. 8-14

By Diamond Rodrigue

Sep 8, 2021

If there’s anything the world needs now, it’s the understanding that we aren’t all that different. And National Anthems, part of the Elevator Project and presented by Verdigris Ensemble, will make its Texas premier on Thursday, September 9 at the Winspear Opera House (2403 Flora St.) embracing that very sentiment.

Get freaky this Saturday at Los Bastardos presents: The Rocky Horror Picture Show,

The Best Things To Do in Dallas Sept. 1-7

By Diamond Rodrigue

Sep 1, 2021

If secondhand shopping is your go-to for fine home decor, Dwell with Dignity’s Thrift Studio (175 Oak Lawn Ave.) offers just what you need.

Famously clean-mouthed comedian Jim Gaffigan is bringing his sarcastic set to Irving on Friday.

The Best Things To Do in Dallas August 25-31

By Diamond Rodrigue

Aug 25, 2021

Based on the novel by L. Frank Baum and featuring music and lyrics by Harold Arlen and E.Y. Harburg, the timeless musical Wizard of Oz makes its way to the Driegert Theatre (770 N Coit Road, Richardson) now through August 29.

Daisha Board (right) with artist Gerald Bell at exhibition Holding Space.

Daisha Board Leads a Herd of BIPOC Artists With Black Sheep Art Culture

By Trace Miller

Aug 24, 2021

It was Daisha Board’s daughter who first pointed out to her that there weren't many female artists in the museums and galleries she regularly visited with her mother and siblings

See Andrew Dice Clay at Hyena’s Comedy Nightclub Fort Worth this week.

The Best Things To Do in Dallas August 18-24

By Diamond Rodrigue

Aug 18, 2021

If Andrew Dice Clay came on TV when you were a kid, your parents likely kicked you out of the room or swiftly changed the channel.

Liverpudlian artist David Prescott made his way to North Texas after years in California, following his love for a lady and for wildlife.

British-Born David Prescott Settled in North Texas To Paint and Rescue Wild Life

By Karen Gavis

Aug 9, 2021

A friend once placed a bet that he’d die in his 20s, but artist David Prescott, so far, has lived to age 69.

The Immersive Van Gogh Exhibit, pictured here in San Francisco, is one of three upcoming exhibitions dedicated to the master painter's work.

Competing Van Gogh Experiences in Dallas Are Confusing Ticket Buyers

By Danny Gallagher

Aug 6, 2021

Having to deal with delays caused by the COVID-19 outbreak is difficult enough, but now people are getting confused over a series of different Vincent van Gogh art experiences.

You can hear the award-winning Turtle Creek Chorale at a free outdoor concert on Sunday.

The Best Things To Do in Dallas Aug. 4-10

By Diamond Rodrigue

Aug 4, 2021

Mimicking the great live radio plays of the 1930s and ’40s, Pegasus Theatre (521 E. Lawther Drive) uses their own RadioVizion technique of storytelling with era-appropriate microphones and costumes and a foley artist creating live sound effects throughout.

The Marijuana March and Freedom Festival is Saturday.

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.

Three exhibitions at the 500X Gallery showcase the concept-heavy works of new artists.

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...

Multidisciplinary artist Jeremy Biggers speaks volumes about Black men's unspoken burdens in a new exhibition.

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.

The Oliver Francis Gallery reopened in July 2021, just in time for its 10th anniversary.

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.

An image in Dallas photographer Tortellini's new photography project, Faces of Dallas.

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.

"Alternative Fair" by Andrew Sherman is one of the photographs on display at Deep Ellum Art Co.'s PhotoGraffiti.

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.

Dallas artist Tortellini captures the most artistic claws in Dallas with his camera.

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.

There are a lot of places to watch fireworks this week.

Best Things To Do in Dallas June 30 - July 6

By Diamond Rodrigue

Jun 30, 2021

The Reduced Shakespeare Company’s production of The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) [Revised] is sort of like a humorous Cliff Notes version of Shakespeare’s entire library of work.

Independence Day fireworks will be on display early this week at Klyde Warren Park.

Best Things to Do in Dallas June 23–29

By Diamond Rodrigue

Jun 23, 2021

This summer, Legacy West (7800 Windrose Ave., Plano) hosts a free sunset movie series every Wednesday at 7:30 p.m.

The Deep Ellum Wine Walk is back this week after a 17-month hiatus.

Best Things To Do in Dallas June 16–22

By Diamond Rodrigue

Jun 16, 2021

Like most artists, Tokyo-based Tomoo Gokita spent life during the pandemic lockdown working on his craft, and breaking the boundaries of his own art by abandoning his usual monochromatic and grayscale figurative paintings for vibrant pastels — with motifs ranging from pin-up models and female wrestlers to Donald Trump and socially distanced individuals — for a series titled Get Down.

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The Best Things To Do in Dallas Sept. 15-21

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