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Rendering of Joya, a glow-in-the-dark playground coming to Oran Good Park in Farmers Branch. [Video still: City of Farmers Branch]
Construction Begins on ‘One-of-a-Kind’ Glow-in-the-Dark Playground in Farmers Branch
by David Seeley | Jun 27, 2023
In March, we previewed something truly innovative coming to Farmers Branch—a futuristic, glow-in-the-dark attraction the city says will be "the crown jewel of playgrounds." Well, don't tell the kids yet, but you can pencil in a date for an amazing evening experience: Joya at Oran Good Park is slated to open this fall. Take a sneak peek at its light-up delights here.
by David Seeley |
Jun 23, 2023
The Lucchese x Chris Stapleton collection culminates a collaboration that started five years ago with the 7-time Grammy winner's "product ideation." See how the idea got ideated—and how two Lucchese execs in the Dallas Design DIstrict had a hand in it.
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by David Seeley |
Jun 23, 2023
In its 2023 session, the Texas Legislature approved appropriations of $200 million for incentives to attract film production in the Lone Star State. The state is trying to compete with states like Georgia, who've gone full tilt to lure Hollywood productions to the local economy.
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by Dallas Innovates | Staff Report |
Jun 23, 2023
Meow Wolf Grapevine’s “The Real Unreal” experiential art exhibition is opening on July 14 after years of preparation. To raise awareness—and offer prizes and free tickets—"interdimensional aerobic beings" known as Meow Wolf mall walkers will be popping up around Dallas-Fort Worth today through Monday. See where you can encounter one.
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Rendering of the new McKinney City Hall and its expansive plaza, with room for food trucks and public events. [Video still: City of McKinney]
The Last Word: Why the New McKinney City Hall Will Have Flexibility Built Right In
by David Seeley | Jun 9, 2023
“We can’t predict what city government is going to look like in 50 years.”
Barry Shelton Assistant City Manager City of McKinney .…on why flexibility is being baked into the design of McKinney’s new city hall, via the Dallas Morning News.
When you build a new city hall, it’s not just for today....
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TACA Raises Over $700K; Announces Catalyst Grants and Funding Milestone to Strengthen Arts in Dallas
by Lance Murray |
Jun 6, 2023
Here are the grantees and a gallery.
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by David Seeley |
Jun 5, 2023
Founded in 2020 by Dallas-based Mirasol Capital, led by billionaire RealPage Founder and CEO Steven Winn, Cosm will offer "shared reality" experiences from live sports to concerts to experiential art and more. Guests will be plunged into each experience through Cosm's proprietary tech on an immersive 87-foot diameter LED dome.
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by Lance Murray |
Jun 1, 2023
The luxe retailer's innovative approach aims to foster collaboration and attract top talent while reducing real estate costs. "Our new Dallas Hub serves as a magnet, not a mandate, in our remote-first hybrid environment," Neiman Marcus CEO Geoffroy van Raemdonck said in a statement. See what's waiting for associates inside.
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The Dallas Film & Creative Industries Office is offering A Weekend with Sir Roger Deakins in June. The two-time Oscar-winning cinematographer will be in Dallas June 8 – 11, for book signings, film screenings and Q&As, supported and hosted by the Texas Theatre. [Illustration: Mihaela Rosu/iStock]
DCFIO, Texas Theatre to Host Events with Oscar-Winning Cinematographer
by Lance Murray | May 25, 2023
The Dallas Film & Creative Industries Office is offering A Weekend with Sir Roger Deakins in June. The two-time Oscar-winning cinematographer will be in Dallas June 8 – 11, for book signings, film screenings and Q&As, supported and hosted by the Texas Theatre.
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by David Seeley |
May 25, 2023
"This beautiful garden is set on 66 acres and boasts a stunning collection of 21 different themed gardens, including the famous Rory Meyers Children's Adventure Garden," California-based gardening website Urban Garden Gal said of the Dallas Arboretum and Botanic Garden. See which gardens bloomed at No. 1 and No. 2—and which got edged out by Dallas.
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by David Seeley |
May 22, 2023
Love is far more than a celebrity chef with a long list of restaurant concepts under his belt. The Fort Worth entrepreneur has also launched into hospitality with the micro-resort Hotel Otto, cranked up the new music venue Tannahill's Tavern & Music Hall, and inaugurated the first annual Fort Worth Music Festival. Now he's dropped The Love Collection, a limited edition apparel brand. See what's in it—and how this taste of Texas fashion is already rocking the Stockyards.
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by Dallas Innovates | Staff Report |
May 19, 2023
Billed as the #1 dino experience in North America, Jurassic Quest will be roaring into Dallas' Fair Park June 9-11. The exhibit will include life-like dinosaurs, dinosaur rides, live dinosaur shows, interactive science and art activities, bounce houses, inflatable attractions and more. See what's new for 2023—and how you can get in on the action.
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Lucina Montañez [Image: Motcy Designs]
Stringing Success: How Lucina Montanez Created a Business and a Community With a Box of Beads
by Nicole Ward, DRC Data Journalist | May 15, 2023
Motcy Designs' Lucina Montanez threaded her passion for jewelry design into a thriving bead-based business. The stay-at-home mom not only built a successful Etsy venture but also fostered a close-knit community of Hispanic artisans.
It all started with a routine trip to Walmart and a box of beads.
It all started with a routine trip to Walmart and a box of beads.
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by David Seeley |
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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by David Seeley |
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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by Lance Murray |
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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