How Venny Etienne’s Jacket for Beyoncé Inspired His Latest Collection
Dallas fashion designer Venny Etienne draws from both the strong and soft aspects of femininity in his work—look no further than the custom blazer he made for Beyoncé to wear in her Black Is King visual album, which was released this summer.
— TEXAS MONTHLY
An Incendiary History of Civil Rights in Dallas Gets a Timely Reissue
In Schutze’s view, this devil’s bargain was bad for the city’s soul. It kept Dallas from developing as much of a social consciousness as other cities of its size and power.
— Texas Monthly
In New Exhibition, Artist Deepa Koshaley Explores Her Cultural Heritage Through Vibrant Colors
Texas is home to the second largest Indian American community, after California. Koshaley not only represents her racial and cultural identity, but Dallas’ as well.
— D MAGAZINE
Dream Folk Artist Tusing Is Scouting a New Trail for Displaced Artists
Tusing is proof that an outdoor lifestyle and music lifestyle do not have to be mutually exclusive, and in some ways, might even be complementary. While like-minded artists might search for a beat to dance to, Tusing is building his own drum.
— Dallas Observer
Six Dallas Artists Create New Deep Ellum Banners for Black History And Women’s History Months
In honor of Black History Month this February, the Deep Ellum Foundation and founding director of WAAS Gallery Brandy Michele Adams have teamed up to curate six new streetpole banners designed by local artists in Deep Ellum.
— PAPER CITY
Nigerian-born, Dallas-transplant Esé Azénabor Designs Wedding Dresses Fit For a Queen
Think heavy beading, full skirts, lace appliqués, and structured lines. From a blazer-style dress to two-in-one pieces for optimal reception partying, her latest collection is perfect for the strong woman who still wants to feel whimsical and light on her wedding day.
— D WEDDINGS
‘More than just technology’: New virtual event studio to host Mavs Ball in Deep Ellum
A Dallas-based event planning company is opening up a new virtual event studio in Deep Ellum.
— Lakewood Advocate Mag
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Popular Oak Cliff wine shop Neighborhood Cellar relaunches full menu and new wine classes
Ian Montgomery grew up in a small Texas town. Today, the certified sommelier shares his international taste for wine at Neighborhood Cellar, a low-key wine bar and retail shop in Dallas’ Bishop Arts that opened in 2017.
— DALLAS NEWS
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A European author went back in time to start an ’80s punk rock band in Texas
ELPASO: A Punk Story, manages to create genuine nostalgia with the story of a fictional band set in the glory days of Texas punk
— DALLAS NEWS
The Deep Ellum Foundation is Leading a Petition for Small Business Relief
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The nonprofit is supporting three legislative measures on the federal level and one at the state level to get small business owners in Deep Ellum the immediate relief they need.
— Dallas Innovates
Five Ways to Work Out in Dallas This Month
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The Movement Loft, known for its curated roster of fitness and wellness classes and events, is celebrating its first anniversary.
— D Magazine
REVIEW: Seasons of Limbo
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The never-stagnant Bomethius returns with Seasons of Limbo, a collection of mature pop songs about the things in life that make us feel uncertain and the things in life that make us feel secure. Like with each preceding project, this new record from singer/songwriter Jonathan Hodges is his best album to date.
— We Are Mirrors
New Art Exhibit ‘Kaleidoscope’ Will Be a Visual Treat in the Dallas Design District
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Originally from India, painter Janak Narayan moved to Dallas just two years ago. But with the family move and a year of the Covid-19 pandemic dominating so much of that time, Narayan is excited to finally make her official artistic debut in the city, releasing her biggest body of work (more than 20 paintings), “Kaleidoscope,” at the Design District’s Nuu Muse on April 10.
— Paper City
Dustin Massey: Pretty OK
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After an early adulthood living a completely different life professionally and two or three years of giving it his best shot, singer-songwriter Dustin Massey feels like he just might have it licked.
— Fort Worth Weekly
New Exhibition Surreal Figures Is a Powerful Presentation on Black People's Emotions
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The paintings draw from that particular moment in Onifadé’s personal history, which represents a general ethos in his work.
— Dallas Observer
Artists Tell Deep Ellum's Bluesy Story Through Banners Honoring Key Figures
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The artwork, created by Shamsy, a local artist drawn to the outdoors and natural world, is one of six banners designed for the Deep Roots project celebrating both Black History Month and Women’s History Month.
— Dallas Observer
60 Cool Women-Owned Businesses You Can Support in Dallas
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Women are rockstars in business, and that’s just a fact.
— Dallas Observer
Dream Folk Artist Tusing Is Scouting a New Trail for Displaced Artists
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“I really feel like I need people’s attention ... I want that quiet kind of space where I can sink into something.” – Tusing
— Dallas Observer
Cult-favorite Dallas shop helping ladies live their best life heads to The Heights
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Go Easy, a women-focused store aimed at alleviating the anxieties of life, will open in the buzzy, mixed-use M-K-T Heights in June, the company announced.
— Culture Map Houston
This Beautiful West Village Shop is Changing the Way Dallas Looks at Tea
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Our city, with its affinity for sweet tea and sugary matcha, couldn’t have asked for a better duo to show us how the drink should be done.
— Paper City