Creative

Welman Project Turns Discards into Classroom Treasures

by | Jul 26, 2017
Roughly 71 percent of materials discarded in the U.S. can be reused, the Welman Project says.
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McKinney Teacher Creates First Texas Latino Comic Con
by | Jul 21, 2017
The free July 29 event at the Latino Cultural Center in Dallas will include local comic writers and artists, short film screenings, and of course, a Latino cosplay contest.
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Target
Target, KaBOOM! Challenge Offers $720K for City Redevelopment Designs
by | Jul 20, 2017
The grants are to transform unconventional city spaces such as sidewalks, bus stops, and even laundromats into kid-friendly, playable "PLAces."
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Doctor Strange
Garland Native Takes on Writing ‘Doctor Strange’ Comics
by | Jul 20, 2017
Donny Cates follows writer Jason Aaron in scripting the Doctor Strange comics, Marvel Comics recently announced.
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airport

Airport of the Future: Dallas Design Firm Envisions Airports as ‘Microcosms of Cities’

by | Jul 18, 2017
With a set of technological tools it developed including wayfinder research glasses, Corgan is hoping to create airport designs that are more relaxing for passengers.
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Dallas Strong Benefit Concert Set
for Memorial Weekend 2018
by | Jul 17, 2017
Zak Chaouki was inspired to create the Dallas Strong Music Festival after watching the news about the law enforcement deaths unfold last year.
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Candice Salyers
TWU Dance Alumna Receives Fellowship to Write Feminist Choreography Book
by | Jul 14, 2017
Candice Salyers is one of 250 recipients of AAUW fellowships and grants worldwide for the 2017-2018 academic year.
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Design-build
Shake Shack, Horseshoe Project
Earn Design-Build Awards
by | Jul 14, 2017
Both projects will go on to compete for a National Award of Excellence and the Project of the Year to be announced in November at DBIA’s Design-Build Conference and Expo Awards Ceremony in Philadelphia.
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clothing

Cutting Down Clutter: Local Startups Offer Solutions to Clothing Storage

by | Jul 12, 2017
An on-demand clothing storage company and flexible hanger able to hold any type of garment are locals' latest inventions to bring organization back to your closet.
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Mark Cuban
How Mark Cuban is Drawing Young Talent to Dallas
by | Jul 11, 2017
A video starring Cuban is the first in a series of testimonials featuring local business leaders and entrepreneurs speaking about the advantages of moving to and living in Dallas.
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beer
Historic Celis Craft Beer Debuting in DFW
by | Jul 10, 2017
With roots dating back more than 50 years, the revival of Texas' first craft beer is now available in North Texas.
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Stefano Brancato and Hood: James Ortiz puppet design
Popcorn and Politics: DTC’s ‘Hood’ Gives Puppets Life Through Repurposed Items
by | Jul 7, 2017
Puppeteers James Ortiz and Stefano Brancato craft puppets from newspaper, underwear, cutlery, and other everyday materials for their playful tale of young people standing up to injustice.
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Phil Romano’s West Dallas Bar
To Serve Up Networking

by | Jul 5, 2017
The Network Bar, set to open in October, will provide a mix of technology, events, food, and beverages to members seeking to meet other Dallasites.
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AT&T Pairs Budding Filmmakers With Famous Mentors
by | Jun 30, 2017
The end result of these partnerships will be short films that will air in late 2017 on DirecTV Now, which is owned by Dallas-based AT&T.
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A new study titled "Arts & Economic Prosperity 5," recognizes the North Texas region as the third-largest arts economy in the nation.
North Texas Region Named Third Largest Arts Economy
by | Jun 30, 2017
The Americans for the Arts study focused on the 2015 fiscal year, reporting that the "economic impact of the Dallas Arts District has tripled in five years."
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chefs
Anonymous Chefs Cooking Up Creativity in Dallas
by | Jun 28, 2017
Conceived out of the lack of representation for chefs behind brand names, the group styles events and dinners according to their own taste.
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