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Left to right: Reese Witherspoon, Lyda Hill, and Nicole Small [Photos: Hello Sunshine's Shine Away/Southwestern Medical Foundation/Michael Samples]
The Last Word: On Lyda Hill Philanthropies Partnering To Produce Women-in-STEM Movies and TV Shows
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).
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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by David Seeley |
Jan 30, 2025
Ready to channel your inner Oliver, Charles, and Mabel from Hulu's "Only Murders in the Building"? You'll get the chance starting Feb. 8 when Nashville-based The Escape Game debuts its escape room experience in North Texas.
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Brandon Kershner, partner & VP of design at Dallas-based Azzurro Living. [Video still: Azzurro Living]
The Last Word: Azzurro Living’s Brandon Kershner on His 2025 Outdoor Furniture Collection
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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by David Seeley |
Jan 16, 2025
At the University of North Texas' Willis Library in Denton, you can find lots of books. But something else is getting checked out: The Spark, one of three makerspaces operated by the university. Open to all UNT students, faculty, and staff, The Spark offers a long list of high-tech tools that can be accessed after training—including 3D printers, laser cutters, a computer numerical control mill, sewing and embroidery machines, tools for science and pottery projects, and more. Audio-visual gear and power tools at The Spark can be borrowed as well.
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"Reverse the Curse" sound gadget from Brand New Noise. [Video still: Brand New Noise]
The Last Word: Richard Upchurch on the Inspiration Behind His Brand New Noise ‘Sound Gadgets’
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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by David Seeley |
Dec 18, 2024
The Lewisville resident and Dala Communications publicist is making her mark on "Jeopardy," one of television's most iconic game shows. So far, Chan has racked up four consecutive wins and $67,400 in total winnings, with her most recent victory coming down to a nail-biting $300 margin. Her correct answer of "Who is Blanche DuBois?," in Final Jeopardy sealed the deal in what was her closest game yet.
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Cinepolis Victory Park will be the host site of the 2025 Dallas Int'l Film Festival [Photo via DIFF]
DIFF Becomes Academy Award-Qualifying Festival, Expands 2025 Screenings
by David Seeley | Dec 16, 2024
Submissions are now open for the 19th annual Dallas International Film Festival, with more than 125 films slated to be screened from April 25 to May 1. For the first time ever, DIFF-winning animated, documentary, and narrative short films may be qualified to enter the Academy Awards.
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by Lance Murray |
Dec 11, 2024
The Shop—located near Corgan's West End headquarters—features state-of-the-art tools including laser cutters, advanced 3D printers, and professional woodworking equipment, encouraging architects to get hands-on with their designs.
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by David Seeley |
Nov 22, 2024
A winterized, seasonal remix of Meow Wolf Grapevine's "multicosmic odyssey" will be blowing in next month at Grapevine Mills mall. From an Unreal Winter Quest to winter workshops to themed art jams and Adulti-Verses, expect a frosty fusion of immersive art.
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by Dallas Innovates | Staff Report |
Nov 21, 2024
PMB Capital and the city of Sachse engineered a new kind of public space where train-themed attractions anchor The Station's $500 million mixed-use vision. The 34-acre park bridges the city's rail heritage with boardwalks leading to shops and restaurants.
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