Dallas Theater Pioneer Katherine Owens Dies

For 35 years, theater visionary Katherine Owens created expressive art in a basement in Deep Ellum, taking audiences to far away places and fairy tale lands created by legendary playwrights such as Samuel Beckett and David Rabe. As co-founder and co-director of the Undermain Theatre troupe, Owens established North Texas…

Anarchists Are Gathering in Denton This Weekend to Debunk Stigmas

Organizers of a Denton event hope to see anarchists flock to their city this weekend. Their goal isn’t to protest, but to invite others to learn about their cause. “We want to bring the radical community in North Texas, and/or regionally, closer together. And (with) the local community, we want…

Through the Smoking Glass: Head Shops Source Locally Blown Glass

There’s a large community of people who think of head shops as art galleries. They walk in to find tobacco rolling products like Swisher Sweets and Backwoods, but it’s the hand-blown pipes and water pipes that catch their eyes, like blinding jewels. Whether they’re visiting the head shop to purchase…

The Lion King’s Simba Is Based on a Dallas Lion Cub

Disney’s heralded remake of its animated classic The Lion King has taken its place among the top 10 box office openings ever, and locals can take pride in the fact that a fresh-faced Dallas cub served as a majestic role model. While Alyssa Milano was the inspiration for The Little…

The 21 Best Things to Do in Dallas, July 22-29

Monday, July 22 Holiday on Thin Ice, or What Did You Do in the War on Christmas, Daddy? Decorate the Christmas tree (early) and then head on down to Pocket Sandwich Theatre, 500 E. Mockingbird Lane, where much-loved local comedian Mark Fickert is hosting a Yuletide-in-July celebration at 7:30 p.m…

Dallas TV Series Gets a Reboot in the Form of a Political Play

The classic soap opera Dallas is getting another reboot, this time in the form of a live stage show, happening at 2:30 p.m on Saturday July 20. Dallas: The Remix will run at Fretz Park Library in the Black Box Theater. Grounding the over-the-top characters with the equally dramatic real…

10 Things to Do in Dallas This Weekend, July 19-21 (Some Free)

Friday, July 19 Ryan Berg Live at Mockingbird Station 4:30 p.m. Friday, July 19 Mockingbird Station Free At the penultimate show of the Mockingbird Station music festival series, visitors of the shopping center can enjoy musical performances by local singer-songwriter Ryan Berg on the second-floor terrace. The event is family…

Two Dallas College Students Are Performing 30 Community Service Projects in 30 Days

When two students from different colleges took a leadership class, the result changed their perspective and their summer break. “Last year, we hosted a youth leadership development program called Emerging Leaders,” says Greg Weatherford II, who leads Community Engagement and Special Projects at Southern Methodist University’s Simmons School. Now, two of…

The DFW Vintage Swap Meet Is a Haven for Fashionistas

Old is the new new. At least that’s the case when in comes to vintage. From clothes, to shoes, to oddities and everything in between, the vintage culture is continuously growing around the world – and Dallas isn’t far behind. Which is why events like the DFW Vintage Swap Meet…

The 21 Best Things to Do in Dallas, July 17-24

Thursday, July 18 Asian Film Festival of Dallas Looking for a little action, a lot of mystery and intrigue? It’s time to spring for the large with butter and nestle into the comfort of the Angelika Film Center, 5321 E. Mockingbird Lane, from July 18-25 for one of the city’s…

A Group of North Texas Moms Meets Up to Talk About Cannabis

A large group of mothers gathered together on the second floor of the Tavern on Main Street in Richardson. Many of the women, confident and determined, were meeting for the first time to discuss their use of cannabis. “Moms Talk Cannabis Consumption” was organized by Annie Eply and Sarah Mosely. Eply…

Two Burlesque Dancers Are Hunting for Ghosts in Their Series Ghost Babes

When you think of ghost hunters, you might imagine dorky, middle-aged men spouting cheesy invocations at a dark, empty room. But don’t expect to see that in Dallas’ new paranormal investigation series, Ghost Babes, which stars two baddie burlesque dancers on the hunt for the supernatural. In an extrasensory production…