Creative

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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Dallas Independent Ad Agency Firehouse Announces 3 Promotions

by | Apr 5, 2023

Dallas-based independent ad agency Firehouse announced the promotions of three female leaders.

Principals Erica Baker and Megan Ward have been promoted to partner, while Emily Black was promoted to principal in addition to her role as group account director.

“Erica, Megan, and Emily have truly committed to Firehouse,” CEO Steve Smith said in a statement....

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Challenging Convention in Advertising: The Secret to Firehouse’s Success
by | Apr 5, 2023
Firehouse's success as an advertising agency is rooted in creating innovative ad campaigns. But by taking risks and breaking the "unwritten rules" of advertising—including the willingness to walk away from a final-four pitch—the agency has distinguished itself in the industry and achieved exceptional results for clients.
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NCTCOG Makes 21 Free Drone Workshops Available to Public on YouTube
by | Apr 3, 2023
There are so many drones flying our skies that the North Central Texas Council of Governments began an education series two years ago that now is available on its YouTube page. The free series focuses on best practices, safety, and the many uses of drones.
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Dining in a Culinary Rodeo: Trick Rider Is Galloping into Omni PGA Frisco Resort This Spring
by | Apr 3, 2023
Trick Rider will pay homage to a legendary woman trick rider from the 1940s and '50s. Its spirit will be encapsulated in an astonishing light sculpture suspended over the bar: a 16-foot-long, nine-foot-high crystal horse chandelier made from 4,075 "bohemian cut" crystal beads.
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Arlo Eisenberg Is Skating On the Creative Edge

by | Mar 30, 2023
Eisenberg, the doodling Dallas artist behind Drug Receipts NFTs, is pushing the boundaries of creativity. Along with his Dallas Design District creative agency—named simply Eisenberg—he runs the NFT company with two former pro rollerblading buddies.
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Frisco Strikes a Chord as a Music Friendly Texas Certified Community
Frisco has hit all the right notes and has been designated as a Music Friendly Texas Certified Community, recognizing its efforts to promote music-related economic development and job creation. This recognition puts Frisco on the map as a hub for musicians and music enthusiasts.
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Dallas Agency Wins Gold MUSE Creative Awards for Dallas Holocaust Museum Campaign, Temple Emanu-El Website
by | Mar 29, 2023
The winning work from Dallas-based agency Tegan Digital was for the first full-fledged branding campaign for the Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum and for a website for Dallas' Temple Emanu-El. Tegan Digital competed with world-class brands including Adidas, Corona, and TikTok to bring home the honors.
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Ride On: Dallas’ Design District to Roll Out Edgy Skate Rink With Retro Vibe
by | Mar 28, 2023
Coming this fall to the Dallas Design District, Ride On's adults-only “social drink rink” will offer a fusion of tech and nostalgia—with a restaurant, craft cocktails and mocktails, an arcade, and custom-made “RIDE ON” skates for the rink. “We can say there is nothing like this in the world. Trust me, we’ve checked,” says Adrian Verdin, CEO of On Brand Hospitality.
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