May 9, 2024 by Jerome Weeks
The Kufiya Comedy Festival grew out of a tiny salon whose owner turned it into a stand-up stage with some very diverse comedians. Now she’s adding food, films and live music. The festival will present local comics such as Sheridi Lester, who’s opened for Jeff Ross, as well as touring talent like Kiki Young, who… Read more »
May 7, 2024 by Jerome Weeks
The four-part PBS series, The Express Way with Dulé Hill, visited Dallas, Denton and Houston to highlight notable artists.
April 19, 2024 by Jerome Weeks
The Dallas native has had three of his plays premiere at the DTC and has been the company’s literary manager.
April 12, 2024 by Jerome Weeks
After ten years in England, the former Dallas Theater Center actor was nominated for an Olivier Award for his performance in “Guys and Dolls”
April 11, 2024 by Therese Powell
Happy spring, everyone! In addition to the April showers and blooming flowers, we’re also enjoying the second week of Dallas Arts Month. Take a peek at what’s going on.
April 4, 2024 by Jerome Weeks
Heard everything you want to about the upcoming solar eclipse? Even if you’re tired of it, some psychologists say, watching it could be good for you.
April 4, 2024 by Jerome Weeks
Did you know a solar eclipse inspired Nat Turner that he should launch his slave rebellion? Or that predicting an eclipse arguably marks the start of modern science – in 586 B.C.?
March 7, 2024 by Jerome Weeks
For centuries, people have viewed solar eclipses with alarm. Now we rent cruises and rooftops to see them.
February 14, 2024 by Amy Bishop
“I think what makes these works still so viable today is that Puccini had this amazing ability to get to the heart of the human condition,” says Michael Scarola, Interim Director of SMU’s Meadows Lyric Theatre, referencing the two enduring operatic masterpieces they’ll perform February 15-18, 2024. In this feature with WRR’s Amy Bishop, Scarola… Read more »
February 8, 2024 by Jerome Weeks
Ed Cabaniss, the Longhorn Ballroom’s new owner, has restored it, re-opened it and now has gotten it historic designation.
