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Photos courtesy of the organizations: AT&T Performing Arts Center, Friends of the Rowlett Animal Shelter, Humane Society of Dallas County, Salood, Shared Housing Center, Wipe Out Kids Cancer
The Dallas Foundation Awards Over $700,000 in Spring Grants to Local Nonprofits, Opens Summer Cycle
by Quincy Preston | Jul 23, 2024
Twenty-six Dallas County organizations secured support for causes spanning animal welfare to breast cancer assistance. Now, the foundation is gearing up for its Summer Grant Cycle, targeting nonprofits focused on early childhood development, family homelessness, workforce readiness, and more.
by David Seeley |
Jul 23, 2024
MAA has long made its presence known with marquee projects across the Panther City. Now it's put down roots with a new office on West 7th Street, adding to its offices in Dallas, Austin, Cincinnati, and Charlotte.
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by David Seeley |
Jul 22, 2024
He designed a prom tuxedo that isn’t just totally awesome—it’s waterproof, too. And now Isaac Cervantes has won two international awards and $16,000 in scholarships in the 2024 “Stuck at Prom” Scholarship Contest presented by Ohio-based Duck Tape.
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by Quincy Preston |
Jul 19, 2024
Dallas' climate plan, deemed a national leader by the Brookings Institution in 2022, is coming up on its five-year mark. Integration architect Julie Hiromoto and globe-trotting brain health policy expert Dr. Harris A. Eyre are exploring how the city's Comprehensive Environmental and Climate Action Plan (CECAP) could benefit from a "Brain Capital" boost. Now, they believe, is the time to “formally incorporate this lever for transformative systems change.”
Their work could reshape how cities approach sustainability, starting in Dallas.
Their work could reshape how cities approach sustainability, starting in Dallas.
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Rendering of PS1200 in Fort Worth [Image: Marlon Blackwell Architects]
The Last Word: Marlon Blackwell on the PS1200 Project in Fort Worth’s Magnolia Village
by David Seeley | 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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by Quincy Preston |
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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by Lance Murray |
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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by Dallas Innovates | Staff Report |
Jul 12, 2024
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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Stewpot Art Program [Photo: Sheraton Dallas]
Sheraton Dallas To Host Exhibition of Work from Stewpot Art Program
by Lance Murray | 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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by Dallas Innovates | Staff Report |
Jul 11, 2024
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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by Lance Murray |
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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by Lance Murray |
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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Rendering of Netflix House location at Galleria Dallas [Image: Netflix]
A ‘Netflix House’ Immersive Experience Venue Is Coming to Galleria Dallas
by David Seeley | 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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by David Seeley |
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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by Quincy Preston |
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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by Lance Murray |
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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