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Need a ‘Grisly,’ Hard-Sounding, or ‘Naughty’ Read?
Didn’t get enough “grisliness” in 2020-21? A former journalist will take readers back a dozen decades to explore tragic events, most of which occurred before the Park Cities incorporated.
Oh My GOSH – Scavenger Hunting Returning For the Summer
The Texas Parks and Wildlife magazine returns another year with the Great Outdoor Scavenger Hunt this summer. Activities span across Texas, including the Dallas region.
Sarah Brightman To Bring Christmas Cheer to Dallas
Plan ahead for these upcoming holidays with Sarah Brightman: A Christmas Symphony. The Grammy Award-nominated soprano will include Dallas in her slate of holiday-themed performances.
‘Lead With Love’ Show Episode To Focus On Latino Cultural Center
Dallas Arts District founding executive director Veletta Forsythe Lill, Latino Cultural Center general manager Benjamin Espino, and artist Viola Delgado will talk about the impact of the city’s Latino Cultural Center on the arts, and specifically Latino artists, on Dallas Love Field’s “Lead With Love” live show and podcast.
New Summer Line-Up at the African American Museum
The African American Museum is back with new exhibitions this summer.
Popsicle Pop-up At Shops At Park Lane
Swing into summer on the life-sized popsicle swing pop-up at the Shops at Park Lane.
African American Museum to Host Smithsonian’s ‘Men of Change’
The African American Museum, Dallas will host the Smithsonian Institution’s stunning traveling exhibition, Men of Change: Power. Triumph. Truth. through Sept. 12.
DMA Acquires Basquiat Painting Created During Dallas Visit
The Dallas Museum of Art announced the acquisition of Sam F (1985) by Jean-Michel Basquiat, the first work by the iconic American artist to enter the museum’s collection.
Artfully Public
Thanks to a city effort, finding art doesn’t have to mean a trip to the Arts District downtown — it can be as simple as looking around your neighborhood.
Society
‘Hamilton’ Star Phillipa Soo to Headline Bravo! Gala
This is one narrative Phillipa Soo won't be erasing herself from -- she'll be headlining the AT&T Performing Arts Center's 2021 Bravo! Gala, the organization announced.
Events
Discovering in Downtown Dallas
"The pulse of downtown Dallas has shifted squarely to the AT&T Discovery District which encompasses 2.5 acres of prime downtown real estate," writes Kersten Rettig.
Dallas Zoo, Galleria Dallas Partner For Month of Activities
Galleria Dallas is partnering with the Dallas Zoo to create a wild collection of education and entertainment opportunities for the whole family throughout the month of July.
State Fair Announces Cooking Contests, Live Music Lineup
After a year away, the State Fair is once again ready to put home chefs and bakers through their paces in the 2021 Cooking Contests.
Events
You Don’t Have to Live in Arlington to “Go Live!” There
If you are looking for something to do, Live! by Loews in Arlington offers a brand-new hotel with resort amenities and great events, Kersten Rettig writes.
Philanthropy
Winspear Hosts Showing of ‘In the Heights’
A few community members -- including local students -- had the chance to catch "In the Heights" in an event organizers said was "an incredible gift."
NTPA Presents ‘Peter Pan’
North Texas Performing Arts Dallas presents Peter Pan the musical this week.
City of Dallas Celebrates Legacy of Ann Richards
On the 30th anniversary of her gubernatorial inauguration, the City of Dallas and Downtown Dallas Inc. banded together to honor the legacy of Ann Richards.
Events
Texas Ballet Theater Announces In-Person 2021-2022 Season
Texas Ballet Theater (TBT) will return to its resident performance venues in the 2021-2022 season, starting with the holiday favorite The Nutcracker.
Events
Dallas Architecture Forum to Host Frank Welch Memorial Lecture
Mark Wellen, co-founder of Rhotenberry Wellen Architects in Midland, Texas, will deliver this year’s Frank Welch Memorial Lecture this Wednesday.
New Film Connects Scots, Mighty Mites
Set in 1938, 12 Mighty Orphans chronicles the underdog Masonic Home football team led by Rusty Russell, who later coached Doak Walker at Highland Park.