The economic impact of COVID-19 is extending far and wide, and the music and arts industries have been hit particularly hard. Concerts were one of the first types of gatherings canceled in order to slow the spread of the virus, and it is likely to be months before things start returning…
Melissa Tucker has conquered many mediums. As a sculptress her work is shockingly lifelike, and as a clarinetist, she’s rocked audiences with former band The Orange. The swing-dancing, vintage Mustang-driving, vampy, elegantly cool, old-time-influenced artist is also one of Dallas’ best-dressed personalities. Tucker opened up about up about her screen siren…
The coronavirus has mostly eradicated traditional crowds, but that’s not stopping some film festivals from creating virtual marquees to ensure that the shows will go on. Thin Line Fest will be happening Wednesday-Sunday, March 25-29, and Dallas VideoFest’s Alternative Fiction will take place April 3-5. Josh Butler, founder of Thin…
In Jeremiah 29:11, the namesake prophet wrote, “‘For I know the plans I have for you,’ declares the Lord, ‘plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.’” It’s difficult for believers to reconcile this verse with the constant onslaught of human…
Coronavirus has taken over the world and to help stop the spread of the deadly virus, the government has advised everyone stay inside. But there’s no way you’re quarantining as fabulously as social media influencers are. Have you seen their posts? They’re wearing makeup and they’re on boats in thong…
Do you find yourself missing your home state of Texas? With the rise of the coronavirus, traveling home is becoming less of an option, but maybe you are here, in quarantine; either way why not settle for a good film to fight your homesick blues? Movies have always been great…
The fear of infection evidently draws huge streams. On March 1, Netflix rolled out its abundance of new monthly film selections, which included the 1995 thriller Outbreak, a race-against-time film about a deadly virus attacking a small town, starring Dustin Hoffman and Cuba Gooding Jr. Until now, the film has…
Your booty call is on hold, indefinitely, as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is recommending everyone practice social distancing. While many people are enjoying this time away from work, others are finding themselves rather … lonely. In simpler times, time away from work meant more time for Tinder…
Are you sick of hearing about the coronavirus yet? I don’t care. We’re gonna talk about something different. I am a pregnant person — a 35 weeks-pregnant person to be exact — and if you think it’s crazy figuring out life with a novel disease on the rise, you should…
People will always search for comfort in any way they can find it, especially amidst an international threat. Everyone needs something good to grasp onto right now, so we’ve put together a list of some wholesome videos to remind you of the warmth this world still holds. Whether you’re hunkered…
With COVID-19 being the headlining blip on everyone’s radar and social distancing becoming the new normal, people are most likely going to be hanging around the house quite a bit. Between school closures, business closures and all cultural institutions on lockdown, day-to-day life may get pretty boring. The bad news…
On Feb. 19, a Fort Worth artist named Choke made a post calling out Fort Worth Magazine for its lack of diversity. At first, the artist says she simply meant to share a photo of the issue’s cover, as her friend had worked on its art, but she took issue with…
Fun has been put on hold for the next few weeks. Just about everything you were looking forward to doing that requires a ticket or involves gatherings of people in enclosed spaces has been postponed or canceled since Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins’s public health emergency order on Thursday regarding…
What happens when there’s a worldwide pandemic during what’s supposed to be the happiest day of your life? We’re not talking about Coachella — which was moved to the fall. As church services are being live streamed and public events canceled, the wedding business is filled with uncertainty. This past…
On this week’s episode of The Bachelor, host Chris Harrison promised the audience an ending like no other. This ending was out of nowhere. This ending no one saw coming. This ending was the … most … dramatic … EVER. Note that he didn’t say it was the most original…
We’ve been warned that the coronavirus would threaten the safety of millions of people. We’ve been told that schools and workplaces would shutter en masse in efforts to prevent the spread of the viral infection. We’ve seen just how severe the economic repercussions of the pandemic truly are. But nobody…
Friday, March 13 Fair Park Pop-Ups: Movie Night: Black Panther 7 p.m. Friday, March 13 Fair Park Band Shell Free Catch a free screening of Marvel’s Black Panther at the Fair Park Band Shell. Bring your own blankets and chairs. Food and beverages will be available for purchase from local…
In Dallas you can be anything, so why be basic? Our city has many talented artists ready to spice up your home or wardrobe. Whether you’re projecting penile shadows to bring to life your phallic phantasy, or channeling your inner Nicki Minaj with Barbie shoe earrings, you were born to…
About three years ago, theater director and playwright Kara-Lynn Vaeni arrived in Dallas from New York City, where she worked for 15 years after getting her MFA in directing at Yale University. Vaeni also spent her post-university life doing freelance theater work in New York, cobbling together jobs at various…
Put your green hats away, Dallas. The St. Patrick’s Day Parade is canceled. Following the lead of cities like Chicago and Boston, Dallas has officially canceled the Greenville Avenue celebration, which was scheduled for Saturday, March 14. On Tuesday, a press release announced that the St. Paddy’s celebration was still…
Psychedelic Robot first arrived in Dallas in 2018, during a time when pop-up museums were becoming the rage (and chagrin) of the art world. Before the Sweet Tooth Hotel and Museum of Illusions, Bivins Gallery conceptualized an explosive pop-up with colorful walls and an interactive design, where you don’t observe…
Let us belatedly celebrate International Women’s Day by introducing you to a truly admirable woman. Our crush this week is Lydia Umlauf, second chair violinist at the Dallas Symphony Orchestra. The accomplished musician is set on making classical music cool again, and we are happy to listen. With her project…
