The Urban Arts Center in Dallas successfully concluded its summer season with a culturally reimagined production of Matilda, emphasizing both artistic excellence and social-emotional learning for performers aged 5 to 16.
Category: Art
Posted inEntertainment
The Playwright’s Leap: Tasha Williams Builds a Theater Dream in North Texas
Tasha Williams is using her independent production company, Tasha Studios Productions, to explore Black love, friendship, marriage, personal growth and healing through her upcoming stage play, What She’s Having, which premieres July 10-12 at the Eisemann Center in Richardson.
Posted inMusic
Educator and Performer JaRich Uses Music and Service to Make an Iconic Difference
For JaRich, community service is not a side project. It is the foundation of everything he does. Whether he is teaching students in the classroom, mentoring young men, performing on […]
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African American Museum of Dallas Announces Major Facility Improvements Ahead of 2026 FIFA World Cup
The African American Museum, Dallas is preparing for a new era of growth and preservation with multi-million-dollar facility improvements, new partnerships, and major cultural investments designed to strengthen the institution’s […]
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Dallas Arts District Fest Celebrates Music, Art, and Community During World Cup
Dallas Arts District Fest is a multi-week celebration of music, dance, theater, visual arts, public art, science, and community taking place June 19 through July 9, 2026, featuring signature events, the citywide public art experience RedBall Dallas, and a soccer-themed Thursdays on Tap at the Perot Museum of Nature and Science.
Posted inThe Edit
Who Gets Defended in Dallas?
The removal of a beloved whale mural in Dallas has sparked outrage among residents, highlighting the tension between cultural preservation and the priorities of changing communities, while also raising questions about the politics of the artist and the need for transparency from city leadership.
Posted inMuseums
Reframing American History: Sepia’s Archive of American Life Arrives at the African American Museum
The African American Museum’s new exhibition, People Who Make the World Go ‘Round: The Legacy of Sepia Magazine, is an immersive photographic experience that explores the role of the groundbreaking Black publication Sepia in shaping modern America.
Posted inFashion
Food in Fashion Event in Dallas Highlights Intersection of Hospitality and Fashion
Food in Fashion 2026 showcased the intersection of Dallas’s hospitality and fashion industries, featuring local restaurants and designers, and supporting the Texas Restaurant Foundation’s mission to cultivate the next generation of hospitality leaders.
Posted inThe Weekend
Texas Gospel Music Show Revitalizes North Texas Tradition
The Texas Gospel Music Show is returning to North Texas, blending history, faith, and community in a weekend designed to uplift and inspire, featuring traditional Southern gospel quartets and emerging regional artists.
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151 Looks, One Sold-Out Night: Dallas College’s Future of Fashion Showcase Elevates the Next Generation of Designers
Dallas College’s 5th annual Future of Fashion Design showcase featured 151 custom-designed looks from students in the fashion program, with senior designer Carlos Cordona winning a $1,000 award for his standout collection.
