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The Last Word: Dallas Artist Rachel Larlee on Practicing Gratitude Through Creativity
by David Seeley | Jul 12, 2024
Rachel Larlee operates an e-commerce site called Rachel Larlee Studio and teaches classes out of a physical studio at The Village apartments in Dallas. But no matter where she is or what she's doing, one of her goals is practicing the art of gratitude—and often, expressing it through art and creativity.
by Lance Murray |
Jul 11, 2024
The Stewpot Art Program serves those experiencing or at risk of homelessness in Dallas. It provides a safe environment and outlet for people to express themselves via art—with 90% of sales going to the artists and 10% benefitting the art program for supplies and field trips for artists.
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by Dallas Innovates | Staff Report |
Jul 11, 2024
Following up on its inaugural 2023-2024 program, The Arts Community Alliance has named six Dallas County arts organizations as members of its second Arts Accelerator cohort—ranging from kNOwBOX dance to Lone Star Winds to The Writer's Garret and more.
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by Lance Murray |
Jun 28, 2024
Dallas-based Corgan said that during the camp, which took place June 24-28, students presented designs to potentially be integrated into a facility at Southern Gateway Park, a deck park being built over I-35E near the Dallas Zoo and historic Oak Cliff.
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Attendees at Verizon's Hidden Ridge Auditorium in Irving watch as a student from Lady Bird Johnson Middle School appears onscreen during the private screening of the BBC documentary. The film showcases how Verizon's Innovative Learning program is impacting local students through technology-enhanced education. [Photo: Verizon]
Watch Party: BBC Short Film Spotlights Verizon’s Tech Program at Irving School
by Quincy Preston | Jun 20, 2024
Verizon's Innovative Learning program at Lady Bird Johnson Middle School in Irving, Texas, is featured in BBC's new video series "The Human Component," highlighting technology's role in education. See the gallery, and watch the video.
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by David Seeley |
Jun 18, 2024
The Netflix House coming to Dallas in 2025—one of only two planned in the U.S.—will be a full-blown immersive entertainment venue where fans can experience hits like "Bridgerton" and "Squid Game" beyond the screen. Merch, meals, and show-themed drinks will be on tap too.
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by David Seeley |
Jun 17, 2024
"Mysteries of Oz: 85 Questions Answered" promises to reveal "newly discovered truths," debunk age-old myths, and dispel misconceptions about the 1939 motion classic "The Wizard of Oz"—which the Library of Congress calls the most-watched movie ever.
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by Quincy Preston |
Jun 14, 2024
Michaels, the Irving-based arts and crafts retailer, is hosting an in-store MakerPlace event on June 15 at several locations in North Texas.
The pilot program lets customers discover local handmade artists and shop some of the goods available on Michaels’ online marketplace, which offers “truly handmade goods, classes, and how-to’s.”...
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In partnership with Common Era and Humancraft, Better Block is hosting a "Creating Connections" design competition Thursday, June 13, from 4 to 8 p.m. at Thanks-Giving Square in Downtown Dallas. Aiming to "heal divides and create connections," eight teams will put their plywood public infrastructure pieces to the test. The public is invited to sit in, play with, and move around the designs and see if they create connections—with five national judges choosing a winner.
The Last Word: Better Block’s Krista Nightengale on June 13 Loneliness-Fighting Design Competition in Dallas
by David Seeley | Jun 12, 2024
In partnership with Common Era and Humancraft, Better Block is hosting a "Creating Connections" design competition Thursday, June 13, from 4 to 8 p.m. at Thanks-Giving Square in Downtown Dallas. Aiming to "heal divides and create connections," eight teams will put their plywood public infrastructure pieces to the test. The public is invited to sit in, play with, and move around the designs and see if they create connections—with five national judges choosing a winner.
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by Quincy Preston |
Jun 12, 2024
With a track record of success on both sides of the pitch, Healy is set to shake up the reality competition show and offer invaluable insights to aspiring entrepreneurs. He'll appear on the show alongside Netflix co-founder Marc Randolph and investor/entrepreneur Kim Perell.
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by Lance Murray |
Jun 11, 2024
ALY said its new platform 'democratizes access' to sophisticated design visualization. It allows developers, builders, and interior designers, and clients to interact with detailed designs via a web link—with no software downloads or high-end workstations needed.
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by David Seeley |
Jun 7, 2024
Fifty local arts organizations that range from leading museums and orchestras to dance companies, an independent bookstore, theater companies, and more have received 2024 Catalyst grants from The Arts Community Alliance. Here's who got funding "to strengthen Dallas’ vibrant arts identity."
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A Netflix for Pet Lovers: Fort Worth’s buddi Unleashes 24/7 Streaming Service
by Lance Murray | Jun 6, 2024
The newly launched streaming service buddi is like Netflix for pet lovers. Offering movies such as "Cats and Dogs," "Marley and Me," and "Beethoven," it's feel-good content "by pet people, for pet people."
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by Quincy Preston |
Jun 4, 2024
Jay Shetty, a popular podcast host and author of bestselling books 'Think Like a Monk' and '8 Rules of Love,' will reimagine dating advice on the Dallas-based dating giant's app. In a recent TikTok video, Shetty said, "Dating is hard, I know. That's why I'm so excited to announce I am partnering with Match as their Relationship Advisor."
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by Dallas Innovates | Staff Report |
May 31, 2024
The wave of promotions, made under the umbrella of DallasNews Corp., highlights the agency's focus on internal growth and industry leadership.
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by Lance Murray |
May 31, 2024
George Killebrew, a mastermind behind the Dallas Mavericks' top-tier revenue generation and former Major League Rugby Commissioner, has joined the United Pickleball Association (UPA) as chief revenue officer. The UPA, which oversees the Carvana PPA Tour and Major League Pickleball, taps into Killebrew’s 20 years of experience as one of Mark Cuban's key executives to revolutionize the fast-growing sport of pickleball.
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