Show business

New Formats of Shows and Concerts in Dallas

Concerts, shows, and cultural events are an integral part of life in Dallas. The metropolis never ceases to amaze residents and visitors with exciting venues, unique performances, and spectacular festivals. However, the early 2020s brought changes to how events are organized....

Behind the Scenes of Dallas Show Business

Show business may not be the main industry in our city, but it’s certainly an important one. After all, Dallas has produced many stars, performers, and comedians who bring fame to our region on a national level. The city also boasts...

South Side Studios: A Renowned Dallas Film Studio

Dallas is one of the largest cities in the United States, famous for its strong economy, oil fields, and vibrant entertainment industry. Tourists love our city for its many attractions, creative events, festivals, and colorful concerts. But Dallas is also a popular...

How Dallas’s Entertainment Industry Changed During the COVID-19 Pandemic

The global COVID-19 pandemic was a tremendous challenge for the entire world. It claimed millions of lives and completely transformed the way we live. Importantly, COVID-19 affected not only our mental and physical health but also our leisure and entertainment. Concerts,...

The Iconic TV Series “Dallas,” Filmed in the City of Dallas

Dallas is one of the largest cities in Texas, and it became world-famous in the late 1980s — not because of an oil boom or rapid economic growth, but thanks to the legendary TV show Dallas. The series aired on CBS from 1978...

Dallas Observer Music Awards: Dallas’s Most Prestigious Music Honor

Dallas is famous for its thriving show business scene and its wide variety of festivals, events, and concerts. Yet there’s one event that truly puts the city in the national spotlight — the Dallas Observer Music Awards, created to recognize and...

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The Jerry Jones Effect: How the Dallas Cowboys Owner Turned Football into a Billion-Dollar Real Estate Empire

In the world of professional sports, there is a clear line between owning a team and building a global business empire. Jerry Jones, the owner of...

New Formats of Shows and Concerts in Dallas

Concerts, shows, and cultural events are an integral part of life in Dallas. The metropolis never ceases to amaze residents and visitors with exciting venues, unique...

Festival

Deep Ellum Community Arts Fair: The Spirit of Old Dallas

The Deep Ellum district is the heart of Dallas’s industrial and musical past, where Texas blues and free enterprise took root in the late 19th century. Today, the Deep Ellum Community Arts Fair acts as a living shield, protecting the district’s...

Dallas Pride—Rainbow Festival: From Street Protest to Citywide Triumph

The history of Dallas Pride is a fascinating chronicle of the transformation of conservative Texas. What began in 1972 as a desperate march of a few dozen brave souls has today evolved into one of the largest festivals in the Southern...

Riverfront Jazz Festival: Jazz, Soul, and African American Culture

The Riverfront Jazz Festival is more than just a musical event; it is a massive cultural manifesto that has turned Dallas into the epicenter of Texas’s African American heritage. Every year, the festival draws thousands of guests to the Kay Bailey...

Dallas International Film Festival: The Premier Cinematic Event of the American South

The Dallas International Film Festival (DIFF) is more than just an annual screening of films; it is the largest cinematic forum in North Texas, serving as a strategic hub for independent cinema in the United States. Established by the Dallas Film...

State Fair of Texas: Dallas’s Cultural and Economic Phenomenon

Every year, over 2.5 million people flock to the historic Fair Park to hear the signature greeting of the 55-foot cowboy, Big Tex. However, the State Fair of Texas is more than just rides and a giant Ferris wheel. It is...

St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Dallas: A Bright Event in the Region

Dallas is a city that amazes with its beautiful architecture, landmarks, and unique locations. However, our city is also home to numerous festivals, concerts, parades, and more. Today we’ll talk about one of them — the St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Learn...

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Behind the Scenes of Dallas Show Business

Show business may not be the main industry in our city, but it’s certainly an important one. After all, Dallas has produced many stars, performers, and...

South Side Studios: A Renowned Dallas Film Studio

Dallas is one of the largest cities in the United States, famous for its strong economy, oil fields, and vibrant entertainment industry. Tourists love our city for...

Success Stories

Carroll Shelby: The Adventurer in Liberty Overalls Who Revolutionized the Auto World

His arrival on European tracks wearing striped farmer overalls initially drew only condescending smirks from the aristocrats of motorsports. However, Carroll Shelby—a failed poultry farmer from Dallas with a bad heart—possessed exactly what his refined rivals lacked: unstoppable Texan stubbornness. When...

The Texas “King” on a Glass Throne: How Allen Stanford Played a Metropolis for $7 Billion

He had it all: private islands, his airfield, a knighthood, and the boundless trust of the Dallas elite. His empire’s offices in Uptown radiated stability, while expensive furniture and antiques were designed to lull even the fiercest skeptics into a sense...

Klyde Warren Park: One of the World’s Most Successful Urban Projects

Once, the Woodall Rodgers Freeway was a noisy concrete canyon that hopelessly sliced Dallas into two different worlds. Today, right above the roofs of thousands of cars, lies a blooming oasis that has become a global urban phenomenon. Klyde Warren Park...

Architect of Inclusivity: David Driskell and Filling the “Blank Spots” in Dallas’s Cultural Code

The Dallas Arts District impresses with its scale and geometric precision. However, its true heart beats in the halls where art finally speaks with the voices of all Americans. David Driskell—artist, curator, and visionary—became the force that transformed Texas's elitist museums...

The Texas Paradox: How “Dallas Rebel” Owen Wilson Rewrote Hollywood’s Rules

His signature broken nose, soft Texas drawl, and melancholy smile became a challenge to America’s glossy standards. Owen Wilson is not just another comedian from the “Frat Pack,” but a deep screenwriter and philosopher whose path to the cinematic Olympus began...

Chantal Crawford: The Muse and Strategist Who Transformed the Dallas Art Scene into a Global Brand

In the world of Dallas contemporary art, there are names that create canvases, and there are names that create context. Chantal Crawford belongs to that rare category of people known as “cultural architects.” She is not simply a collector or a...

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Carroll Shelby: The Adventurer in Liberty Overalls Who Revolutionized the Auto World

His arrival on European tracks wearing striped farmer overalls initially drew only condescending smirks from the aristocrats of motorsports. However, Carroll Shelby—a failed poultry farmer from Dallas with a bad heart—possessed exactly what his refined rivals lacked: unstoppable Texan stubbornness. When...

The Texas “King” on a Glass Throne: How Allen Stanford Played a Metropolis for $7 Billion

He had it all: private islands, his airfield, a knighthood, and the boundless trust of the Dallas elite. His empire’s offices in Uptown radiated stability, while expensive furniture and antiques were designed to lull even the fiercest skeptics into a sense...

Klyde Warren Park: One of the World’s Most Successful Urban Projects

Once, the Woodall Rodgers Freeway was a noisy concrete canyon that hopelessly sliced Dallas into two different worlds. Today, right above the roofs of thousands of cars, lies a blooming oasis that has become a global urban phenomenon. Klyde Warren Park...

Architect of Inclusivity: David Driskell and Filling the “Blank Spots” in Dallas’s Cultural Code

The Dallas Arts District impresses with its scale and geometric precision. However, its true heart beats in the halls where art finally speaks with the voices of all Americans. David Driskell—artist, curator, and visionary—became the force that transformed Texas's elitist museums...

The Texas Paradox: How “Dallas Rebel” Owen Wilson Rewrote Hollywood’s Rules

His signature broken nose, soft Texas drawl, and melancholy smile became a challenge to America’s glossy standards. Owen Wilson is not just another comedian from the “Frat Pack,” but a deep screenwriter and philosopher whose path to the cinematic Olympus began...

Deep Ellum Community Arts Fair: The Spirit of Old Dallas

The Deep Ellum district is the heart of Dallas’s industrial and musical past, where Texas blues and free enterprise took root in the late 19th century. Today, the Deep Ellum Community Arts Fair acts as a living shield, protecting the district’s...
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