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Illusion room at Museum of Illusions Dallas [Photo: MOI]
Mind-Blowing Expansion: Museum of Illusions Reopens in Downtown Dallas
by Lance Murray | Mar 6, 2025
The expansion introduces several interactive exhibits including a gravity-defying illusion inspired by the works of artist Leandro Erlich, where a cleverly angled building mock-up allows guests to live out their superhero dreams and appear as if they’re scaling walls.
by David Seeley |
Mar 4, 2025
Last Friday, the $40 million-plus Peppa Pig Theme Park oinked its way to a grand opening in North Richland Hills, near Fort Worth. Developed by Merlin Entertainments, a global leader in branded entertainment destinations, it's the third Peppa Pig Theme Park on Earth, following two others in Florida and Germany. The little-kids-centered attraction marks the latest addition to Merlin’s partnership with leading games, IP and toy company, Hasbro.
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by Quincy Preston |
Feb 25, 2025
What do you get when you combine a giant smoke-ring cannon, a chocolate-covered bone-in ice cream, and an 80,000-square-foot facility that its CEO describes as a "sports lover's Barbie Dream House"? The answer: A tour of Dude Perfect's jaw-dropping new headquarters in Frisco at The Star Business Park.
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by David Seeley |
Feb 25, 2025
An animatronic T-Rex, a Stegosaurus, a Brachiosaurus, and other Jurassic favorites will be part of the Ext-ROAR-dinary Dino Fest coming to EpicCentral March 15-17.
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Rendering of the National Juneteenth Museum. [Image: Bjarke Ingels Group]
New Looks Unveiled as Fort Worth Approves Land for National Juneteenth Museum
by Lance Murray | Feb 12, 2025
New architectural renderings by the Copenhagen-based Bjarke Ingels Group "reflects the resilience and richness of African American culture and aims to foster education, growth, and connection within the community," the museum said.
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by David Seeley |
Feb 11, 2025
Today is the International Day of Women and Girls in Science—an ideal day for a Dallas nonprofit to align with a Hollywood movie star to celebrate women in STEM in film and television. According to the Dallas Morning News, Dallas-based Lyda Hill Philanthropies is partnering with Reese Witherspoon’s media company Hello Sunshine to produce and distribute movies and TV shows that champion women's achievements in STEM (science, technology, engineering & mathematics).
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by David Seeley |
Feb 5, 2025
Appearing in lifelike, life-size 3D realism on your next Grapevine Mills mall visit: an interactive encounter with characters like Sonic the Hedgehog, comedian Howie Mandel, a velociraptor, and more.
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by Lance Murray |
Jan 30, 2025
Topgolf said the limited-time experience is available at all Topgolf U.S. venues Feb. 1 through April 13. It's accompanied by a national in-venue sweepstakes and limited-time menu items.
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Kenny Bowers painting one of his art works [Photo via Kenny Bowers Art]
The Last Word: Restaurateur Kenny Bowers on His Art Show Benefitting St. Jude Children’s Hospital
by David Seeley | Jan 29, 2025
Bowers—whose restaurant group operates popular local restaurants including Kenny's Wood Fired Grill, Kenny’s Burger Joint, Kenny’s Italian Kitchen, and Kenny's Authentic East Coast Pizza—took off his chef's hat during the pandemic and began creating art. On Saturday, February 1, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., he'll be hosting a benefit art show with 100% of the proceeds going to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
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by David Seeley |
Jan 28, 2025
Azzurro Living—a "luxury-driven" outdoor furniture company in the Dallas Design District—aims to push the boundaries of craftsmanship for outdoor-indoor lifestyles. "We founded Azzurro Living on our love for design and saw an opportunity to bring something truly exciting to the outdoor furniture space," Partner and VP of Design Brandon Kershner said in a statement.
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by Lance Murray |
Jan 22, 2025
"Advancements with Ted Danson" airs nationwide, reaching around 450 million households via Bloomberg TV and distributed on Amazon Prime Video. Its spotlight on Ferris, 20 miles south of Dallas, will showcase how technology and innovation are being used to transform and empower local government and public administration.
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by Quincy Preston |
Jan 21, 2025
The signature Jam Vino gourmet wine-infused jam created by Keller-based Chef Lorius was one 92 brands to receive a Golden Ticket during the annual Walmart Open Call. Available online now at Walmart.com, it'll reach the discount giant's shelves in 2025. "Jam Vino combines the heart of the South with the elegance of wine country, and our partnership with Walmart allows us to fulfill our mission of providing Everyday Luxury for Everyday People," Chef Lorious (AKA Lori Rogers) said in a statement.
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James Loomsteing, managing partner at Rogue Marketing, is an adjunct professor at Southern Methodist University Cox School of Business. [Image: Rogue Marketing]
The Last Word: James Loomstein on ‘Why Digital Marketing Tactics Won’t Save Your Startup’
by Quincy Preston | Jan 14, 2025
Digital marketing veteran James Loomstein shares why startups need to focus on core business problems, not quick-fix marketing tactics. Here are key insights from 10 years teaching at SMU Cox.
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by David Seeley |
Jan 9, 2025
Upchurch is the inventor and mastermind behind the irresistible wooden "sound toys" available from Dallas-based Brand New Noise. Mixing physical knobs and inviting touchability with electronic circuits, his boxy devices range from Moon Lander "tongue drum" recorders with delay effect to Reverse the Curse (shown above), a lo-fi audio recording gadget with pitch control, delay effects, reverse audio switch, and continuous loop switch.
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by Lance Murray |
Jan 8, 2025
Launched in 1989 after its founders moved to North Texas, the family-owned theatrical and home entertainment distribution company has evolved alongside the film industry. It moved beyond DVDs and Blu-Ray discs to launch its proprietary streaming service, Hi-YAH!, which is dedicated to Asian action cinema—and also engages audiences through theatrical runs and film festivals.
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by David Seeley |
Dec 20, 2024
Editor’s update: Sky Elements Drones, which was set to perform in Dallas on Dec. 31, has “informed Reunion Tower that they will not be able to fly their New Year’s Eve show,” Reunion Tower President Dusti Groskreutz said in a statement on Thursday, Dec....
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