Creative

The Last Word: Dr. Ken Rothfield on His Double Life as a Bass Player and an Anesthesiologist

by | May 15, 2023
When Dr. Rothfield isn't knocking out patients, he's knocking out audiences—like he did Friday at Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital, when he and his band Rhythm Company performed in honor of National Hospital Week.
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Southwest Airlines Debuts Its First-Ever Brand Film ‘Alone In Tombstone’
by | May 11, 2023
A coming-of-age tale about life, love, and loss, the short film was produced on location at Mescal Movie Set in Benson, Arizona. It tells the story of a young woman searching for her place in life when she suddenly encounters a surprise visitor. Here's how it got made—and how you can watch it.
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Marking a Milestone: Dallas Arts District Celebrates its 40th Anniversary
by | May 10, 2023
To commemorate that milestone, the district has been looking back on its history and accomplishments as well as the cultural and financial impact the district has had on the city of Dallas. “Through continual collaboration, education, community, inclusion, and innovation as its core values, the Dallas Arts District has heralded acclaim around the globe and has put Dallas in the world’s spotlight for its exemplary success,” Executive Director Lily Cabatu Weiss said.
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Artful Medals: Two Dallas Students Honored as 2023 U.S. Presidential Scholars in the Arts
by | May 10, 2023
Zariyah Perry and Cole Willis—both students at Dallas' Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts—have been named U.S. Presidential Scholars in the Arts. Perry is a theater student; Willis is a film student. They're among only 20 high school seniors across the U.S. to be given that honor in 2023.
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Dallas International Film Festival’s Screenwriting Competition Is Named Among the Best

by | May 3, 2023
Of the thousands of film festivals competing for titles and audiences, hundreds hold screenplay competitions, looking for scripts that could be the next "Good Will Hunting," "Moonlight," or—hey, why not—"Star Wars." This year, for the first time, the Dallas International Film Festival was named among the best. MovieMaker Magazine just named "15 Submission-Worthy Screenwriting Competitions" and DIFF made the cut. 
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The Last Word: The DMA’s Agustín Arteaga on the Six Finalists of the Museum’s International Design Competition
by | Apr 28, 2023
In February, the Dallas Museum of Art launched a “Reimagining the Dallas Museum of Art International Design Competition" for a major expansion that will add flexible gallery spaces, reorganized entrances and circulation, and a reapportioned interior.  The museum received 154 design submissions from all over the world. On Thursday, the DMA announced that it has selected six finalists.
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The ‘Eye’ in Downtown Dallas Gets an ‘EYEboretum’ Makeover for the Dallas Art Fair
by | Apr 21, 2023
The "Eye," a sculpture by Chicago-based artist Tony Tasset, already provides an eye-popping attraction in the sculpture garden across the street from The Joule Hotel on Main Street in downtown Dallas. But in honor of the Dallas Art Fair, which runs today through Sunday in the Dallas Arts District, the "Eye" has gotten its own artsy treatment. The lawn around the sculpture has been filled with surreal editions including solar-powered butterflies, giant mushrooms, lemons, corn cobs, pineapples, and flowers with eyeball centers.
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The Last Word: The DMA’s Anna Katherine Brodbeck on Acquiring 12 Artworks from the Dallas Art Fair
by | Apr 21, 2023
The Dallas Museum of Art has scoured the world for works of art to grace its walls and galleries. But Thursday it announced 12 acquisitions it made from its own back yard—this year's Dallas Art Fair, which is open to ticketed attendees today through Sunday, April 23, at the Fashion Industry Gallery in the downtown Dallas Arts District.
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The Last Word: Omni Hotel’s Ruth Andrews on UTD Students’ Animations for Dallas Arts Month

by | Apr 19, 2023
To celebrate Dallas Arts Month, the Omni Dallas Hotel is displaying 16 animations by UTD Projection Mapping Lab students on select nights through the end of the April, from 8:30 to 11:30 p.m.
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EarthX 2023 Brings Together the World’s Top Green Thinkers and Doers in Dallas
As EarthX 2023 descends upon Dallas this week, the world's largest environmental event is unleashing a powerful synergy of industry, innovation, and global collaboration. With dozens of conferences, immersive experiences, and more than 400 speakers, here’s a guide to help innovators navigate this awe-inspiring event—ensuring they maximize its potential for shaping a better tomorrow.
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The Last Word: Dallas Restaurateur Mark Brezinski on His Tell-All Memoir, ‘ForkFight!’
by | Apr 18, 2023
In his 45 years in the restaurant industry, Brezinski has helped create brands like Pei Wei Asian Diner, Velvet Taco, Tin Star, Banh Shop. and, most recently, Bizzy Burger Merchants. Called "the father of Dallas' fast-casual food scene" by D Magazine, he's out with a new book that spills the beans—and the tacos, egg rolls, and more—about everything he's seen along the way.
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Chuck E. Cheese Taps Former D&B Marketing Veteran as CMO Amid ‘Aggressive Brand Transformation’
by | Apr 14, 2023
Irving-based CEC Entertainment, a national leader in family entertainment and dining, has announced that Sean Gleason has been appointed as the new Chief Marketing Officer for Chuck E. Cheese and its virtual kitchen brands, including Pasqually's Pizza & Wings.
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Harwood Hospitality Group Raises the Bar with Tequila Social: A Spicy Blend of West Texas Vibes and Innovative Cuisine

by | Apr 12, 2023
Hot on the heels of the recent opening of its European-inspired market, Fig & Favor, Harwood Hospitality Group continues to push the boundaries of innovative dining experiences with its 13th concept, Tequila Social.
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Splendor on the Grass: Immersive Art Installation Coming to Klyde Warren Park
"Round the Bend," a textile banner of abstract geometric forms, was created by artist Rachel Hayes. It will be on display April 19-30 as part of the park's celebration of Dallas Arts Month. Inspired by "cascading color fields and landscapes," it shimmers in sunlight and ripples in wind—and you're invited to walk along it.
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Lights, Camera, DIFF: The 17th Annual Dallas International Film Festival Unveils Its Bold Lineup
by | Apr 11, 2023

The Dallas International Film Festival has revealed its full lineup of feature films for its 17th edition, showcasing over 100 films from more than 60 countries....

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The Last Word: Dallas Museum of Art’s Agustín Arteaga on Getting 154 Design Submissions for the DMA’s Expansion
by | Apr 10, 2023
The DMA said a refreshed and expanded campus will enable it to better serve the diverse city of Dallas and will create additional gallery space to accommodate an expanding collection and strengthen the museum's work with its communities.
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