Creative

The Last Word: The Cordish Cos.’ Marnie Sauls on the Lure of One Rangers Way

by | Aug 9, 2023
One Rangers Way—an architecturally striking luxury residential project being built in the Arlington Entertainment District—isn't slated for completion until December 2024. But pre-leasing has been underway for three weeks now, triggering "incredible interest and momentum," according to The Cordish Companies, the building's developer.
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Past Issues: Dallas Innovates—The Magazine
by | Aug 9, 2023
Peruse Dallas Innovates' special once-a-year magazines. Each edition is a keeper.
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Kudos from Leno, Letterman, and More: North Texas Producers Debut ‘Comic of Comics’ Documentary, Now Streaming
by | Aug 7, 2023
Comedy legend Gary Mule Deer, renowned for his razor-sharp wit and iconic use of rubber chickens and cigarettes, takes center stage in the new feature-length documentary produced by Dallas' DHD Films and Fort Worth's Red Entertainment.
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Fritos and Floyd’s Offering 1,000 Free Mullet Haircuts in August
by | Aug 4, 2023
As the official snacks sponsor of the 2023 USA Mullet Championships, Plano-based Fritos is offering 1,000 free mullet haircuts on Fridays in August at Floyd's Barbershops across the U.S. See what brought the epic look and iconic snack together—and how you can book your mullet.
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Dallas Contemporary’s Emily Edwards Named Curator of Texas Vignette’s Women’s Art Fair

by | Aug 2, 2023
The two-day, juried Vignette Art Fair exclusively features works by Texas women artists in an effort to promote "exceptional yet underrepresented regional talent." It will be held November 3-4 at Dallas Market Hall, with 100% of all sales going directly to the artists. The deadline for submissions is coming up fast on August 5.
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The Last Word: The Loop Dallas on Nic Nicosia’s ‘The Twins’ on the Katy Trail
by | Aug 2, 2023
Watch out for something curious the next time you walk, run, or bike down Dallas' Katy Trail at the Thomson Overlook. There you'll find the two "alien avatars" created by artist Nic Nicosia after a commission by The Austin Contemporary. 
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Dallas’ Whippersnapper Is Transforming Into a BAR-bie Themed Pop-Up Soon
by | Aug 1, 2023
The watering hole off Henderson Avenue in Dallas is turning into a "Barbie" DreamHouse pop-up starting August 10. The Whippersnapper has made pop-culture splashes before with odes to "Austin Powers," "Game of Thrones," "Breaking Bad," and more.
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Brewing Up Solutions: UT Dallas Students Perk Up Travel and Automated French Press for Coffee Co.
Engineering students from UTDesign developed two innovative solutions for Anikona Coffee: an automated French Press that revolutionizes coffee brewing and a transformative suitcase with a unique mechanical design featuring extendable wheels for easier stair navigation.
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Dallas CASA’s Parade of Playhouses at NorthPark Helps Support Abused and Neglected Kids

by | Jul 24, 2023
Buy a $5 raffle ticket and you'll help Dallas CASA and its volunteer advocates help kids in need. You also might win one of these architect-designed kids' dream showplaces for your own back yard.
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Klyde Warren Park Goes Pink for ‘Barbie’ as Barbenheimer Weekend Looms
Dallas' Klyde Warren Park is going pink every night this week to celebrate Friday's opening of "Barbie," one of two summer blockbuster movies landing in Dallas-Fort Worth this weekend, the park announced on Facebook.
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The Last Word: Akorbi’s Claudia Mirza on the Impact of AI on Artistic Expression
by | Jul 19, 2023
Since co-founding it in 2002, Mirza has led Akorbi, a provider of translation, interpretation, staffing, call centers, learning services, and localization. Writing in LinkedIn, she discusses a different kind of translation: asking generative AI tool Bing to create an image of a woman fighting robots. Bing refused, saying it couldn't display violence.
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Irving-Based 7-Eleven Announces Call for Entries to Fifth Annual ‘Brands With Heart’ Showcase
by | Jul 17, 2023
7-Eleven is scouting for the next big thing in snacks, beverages, alcoholic drinks, and 'better-for-you' products. Emerging brands could see their products on the shelves of 7-Eleven, Speedway, and Stripes stores nationwide.
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Cheetos Launches ‘World’s First Fingertip Sponsorship,’ Rolls Out Uplift Scholarships

by | Jul 17, 2023
Cheetos is celebrating Hispanic culture with Deja tu Huella, its ongoing campaign inspired by the rally cry that translates to "leave your mark." Plano-based Frito-Lay said that to begin the program's fourth iteration, Cheetos is launching the world's first fingertip sponsorship with celebrity singer-actress Becky G.
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TACA Launches ‘Arts Accelerator’ for Small and Emerging Arts Nonprofits
by | Jul 13, 2023
The accelerator's first six pilot participants have already been selected and will take part in the nine-month initiative from September through May 2024. One program leader says the accelerator will be "like rocket fuel" for local arts organizations. See who made the inaugural lineup—including local dance, theater, and choral music groups.
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Pre-Opening Peek: Meow Wolf Welcomes Texas to the Multiverse Friday
by | Jul 13, 2023
Today's ribbon-cutting ceremony for "The Real Unreal" exhibition at Grapevine Mills mall featured Grapevine Mayor William Tate and Meow Wolf CEO Jose Tolosa. The first-ever ("sold out") ticketed public visitors will pass through the doors Friday morning. See some newly released peeks at what can be discovered inside.
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Dallas’ FIFA World Cup 2026 Tech Roundtable Takes the Long View, With a Smart City Focus
by | Jun 29, 2023
Spearheaded by the North Texas Innovation Alliance, initial planning for the 2026 event foresees lasting regional benefits ranging from public safety and energy efficiency to traffic management.
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