Creative

The Last Word: Marlon Blackwell on the PS1200 Project in Fort Worth’s Magnolia Village

by | Jul 17, 2024
In the heart of Fort Worth's eclectic Magnolia Village neighborhood, PS1200 is an eye-catching sight. The "public space with private moments" at 1200 6th Avenue comprises a public space, a park, eight row-house apartments overlooking the park, six offices within the park, and a restaurant and two retail spaces. The key attraction, though, is those eight apartments with their swooping Quonset hut-like arches:
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SRS Real Estate Partners Promotes Exec to President, Eyes National Growth
by | Jul 12, 2024
Garrett Colburn, formerly managing principal and co-market leader for SRS' five California offices, will now oversee national growth and office productivity as the new president of Dallas-based SRS Real Estate Partners.
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New Loews Arlington Hotel and Convention Center Taps Executive Chef to Lead Culinary Team
by | Jul 12, 2024
Tony France, formerly executive chef at The Ritz-Carlton Dallas, will oversee the food and beverage operations at the newly opened Loews Arlington Hotel and Convention Center. With a background in luxury hotels and fine dining, France brings his culinary expertise to five restaurants and lounges, including the signature Italian restaurant, Farena.
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Bolt PR Names Veteran Marketer as New Digital Marketing Director
Dallas native Jessica Ballew previously served as director of marketing at Freeman Company. In her new role at Bolt PR, she'll oversee all creative and digital marketing efforts, including development, paid advertising, brand collateral, and social media management.
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Sheraton Dallas To Host Exhibition of Work from Stewpot Art Program

by | Jul 11, 2024
The Stewpot Art Program serves those experiencing or at risk of homelessness in Dallas. It provides a safe environment and outlet for people to express themselves via art—with 90% of sales going to the artists and 10% benefitting the art program for supplies and field trips for artists.
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TACA Selects Six Arts Groups for Its Second Arts Accelerator Program
Following up on its inaugural 2023-2024 program, The Arts Community Alliance has named six Dallas County arts organizations as members of its second Arts Accelerator cohort—ranging from kNOwBOX dance to Lone Star Winds to The Writer's Garret and more.
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Dallas Hip Hop Architecture Camp Brings Students’ Designs to Life for Southern Gateway Park
by | Jun 28, 2024
Dallas-based Corgan said that during the camp, which took place June 24-28, students presented designs to potentially be integrated into a facility at Southern Gateway Park, a deck park being built over I-35E near the Dallas Zoo and historic Oak Cliff.
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The Uptown Agency Acquires Inc. 5000 Dallas Agency RBA Inbox
by | Jun 25, 2024
The Uptown Agency will absorb RBA's team and client portfolio to accelerate its investment in award-winning creative advertising work.
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A ‘Netflix House’ Immersive Experience Venue Is Coming to Galleria Dallas

by | Jun 18, 2024
The Netflix House coming to Dallas in 2025—one of only two planned in the U.S.—will be a full-blown immersive entertainment venue where fans can experience hits like "Bridgerton" and "Squid Game" beyond the screen. Merch, meals, and show-themed drinks will be on tap too.
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Behind the Curtain of ‘Oz’: Dallas’ AMS Pictures Explores 85 Questions for the Film’s 85th Anniversary
by | Jun 17, 2024
"Mysteries of Oz: 85 Questions Answered" promises to reveal "newly discovered truths," debunk age-old myths, and dispel misconceptions about the 1939 motion classic "The Wizard of Oz"—which the Library of Congress calls the most-watched movie ever.
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Creative Destination: Michaels’ MakerPlace Pilot Brings Local Artisans to 3 North Texas Stores
by | Jun 14, 2024

Michaels, the Irving-based arts and crafts retailer, is hosting an in-store MakerPlace event on June 15 at several locations in North Texas.

The pilot program lets customers discover local handmade artists and shop some of the goods available on Michaels’ online marketplace, which offers “truly handmade goods, classes, and how-to’s.”...

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Dinks Galore: The Picklr Opens Newest Location in McKinney
by | Jun 12, 2024

The Picklr, North America’s fastest-growing indoor pickleball franchise according to the company, has officially launched its newest location at Eldorado Plaza in McKinney. Whitestone REIT, the property’s owner, announced the opening, which brings the rapidly growing racket sport to the city’s residents and visitors....

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Dallas Investor and Real Estate Mogul Rogers Healy Joins Season 11 of ‘Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch’

by | Jun 12, 2024
With a track record of success on both sides of the pitch, Healy is set to shake up the reality competition show and offer invaluable insights to aspiring entrepreneurs. He'll appear on the show alongside Netflix co-founder Marc Randolph and investor/entrepreneur Kim Perell.
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Dallas-Based ALY Launches ‘User‑Friendly’ Architectural Design Rendering Platform
by | Jun 11, 2024
ALY said its new platform 'democratizes access' to sophisticated design visualization. It allows developers, builders, and interior designers, and clients to interact with detailed designs via a web link—with no software downloads or high-end workstations needed.
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TACA Announces $670K in Catalyst Grants for 50 Dallas County Arts Orgs
by | Jun 7, 2024
Fifty local arts organizations that range from leading museums and orchestras to dance companies, an independent bookstore, theater companies, and more have received 2024 Catalyst grants from The Arts Community Alliance. Here's who got funding "to strengthen Dallas’ vibrant arts identity."
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The Last Word: Jim Keyes on His New Book ‘Education Is Freedom’
In one of our top stories today, Dallas Innovates' Glenn Hunter spoke with former 7-Eleven and Blockbuster CEO Jim Keyes about his new book, Education is Freedom. That CEO acronym in the book makes a key point, he told us.
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