McDonald’s is hosting its 10th Anniversary McDonald’s Read-In on February 28th to promote literacy and cultural heritage, featuring guest speaker DeDe McGuire, free books, Happy Meals, and photo opportunities.
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Revive the Culture: South Dallas Set to Shake the Floor with Step Show February 21
Revive The Culture Step Show, led by Grammy award-winner Dr. William Allen, is a cultural movement that celebrates the artistry of stepping while raising funds to support youth arts programming in South Dallas.
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City of Dallas Hosts Vibrant 214 Day Festival at City Hall
The City of Dallas Office of Arts & Culture hosted “214 Day: Show Love for Dallas” to celebrate the city’s creative spirit, cultural pride, and community connections through live performances, interactive art, and a community quilt.
Posted inBooks
Judah Rising: A South Dallas Story of Becoming, Breaking Cycles, and Choosing Self
Judah Rising: A Story of Becoming is a memoir that documents the author’s life in South Dallas, from the crack era to his journey of healing through trauma-informed yoga, and ultimately to becoming a writer and journalist.
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Lincoln High School Unveils Wall Wraps Celebrating Generations of Alumni
Lincoln High School unveiled a series of wall wraps honoring generations of alumni, reminding current students that they, too, are part of a legacy still being written.
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Don’t Miss ‘Fat Ham’ At Kalita Humphreys Theater Through Feb. 8
James Ijames’ Fat Ham, a 2022 Broadway hit comedy, is making its regional premiere in Dallas at the Kalita Humphreys Theater, featuring a cast of powerful performers and a story of a young queer Black man trying to find joy in the chaos of his family’s backyard barbecue.
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25,000+ Votes Fuel Dallas Entertainment Awards Week as City’s Creative Scene Takes Center Stage
The 3rd Annual Dallas Entertainment Awards Ceremony will be held on February 4, 2026 at The Bomb Factory in Deep Ellum, with over 500 nominees across 110 categories, live performances, surprise appearances, and a high fashion crowd.
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Dallas Open & Nexo Serve Up Community Renewal:Â West Dallas Gets Tennis Court Upgrade
The Nexo Dallas Open, a global tennis tournament, has partnered with a digital assets platform to provide new tennis courts at Heidi B. Moore Park in West Dallas, increasing access to the sport for the local Latino community.
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Seats for Heroes: Mavericks, American Airlines and Nick & Sam’s Honor Military in 19th Year Tradition
The Dallas Mavericks, American Airlines and Nick & Sam’s Steakhouse once again honored military service members through their annual Seats for Heroes night, providing 100 wounded and ill service members with a charter flight, three-course dinner and courtside seats to a Mavericks game.
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Dallas City Council Approves Cornerstone to Host Verizon Cell Tower in Historic District
The City Council voted to approve a controversial Specific Use Permit allowing a 90-foot Verizon cell tower to be built in the historic South Boulevard Park Row district, despite the objections of local homeowners and the lack of required studies.