The Rough-Face Girl

Booked Solid - Dallas Public Library 12/7 4:36A Ashleigh Martin

The Rough-Face Girl by Rafe Martin and Illustrated by David Shannon, is a unique rendition of the classic Cinderella story that stems from Algonquin Indian folklore. Just like Cinderella, the Rough-Face Girl has a pair of [ ]

Happy Holidays at Dallas Public Library!

Booked Solid - Dallas Public Library 12/4 4:40A Emily Jackson

If you love cookies, cold weather, and all things holiday themed, then be prepared to spend all of December with Dallas Public Library! All month long, DPL branches are celebrating the holidays with crafts, movies, [ ]

100+ Christmas Events in Dallas

The Dallas Socials 11/30 3:15P Betsy

Christmas is officially here and there are more events in the Dallas metroplex than we know what to do with. We ve gathered every event we could find whether it be photos with Santa or fun holiday...

Live, Love, Give

Booked Solid - Dallas Public Library 11/30 4:43A Alexandria McLemore

A very wise person once said that library workers have front-row seats to the human condition; a reality which is not often elevated in the public’s consciousness. Contrary to popular belief, libraries are much more [ ]

(Re)discovering Slim Gaillard; or, A Double Order of Reety Vouties with Hot Sauce

Booked Solid - Dallas Public Library 11/27 4:59A Andrew Anderson

I was seven years old when I learned that my father’s favorite song was called “Cement Mixer (Pu-ti Pu-ti).” It was true: the man I had looked up to for so long had questionable taste [ ]

Art&Seek Jr: Post-Thanksgiving Day Fun For You And Visiting Family

Art&Seek 11/25 7:06P Therese Powell

Do you know what the most important thing you ll do to prepare for Thanksgiving is? No, it s not transferring the bird from the freezer to the frig or figuring out the sleeping arrangments although...

Cedars Union Studio Application Deadline 11/30

Art News DFW 11/24 11:46A webmaster

Applications to become a Studio Artist at The Cedars Union close on November, 30th at 11:59pm! See the website to learn more about the studios and shared facilities, the membership benefits, and the...

The Touch

Booked Solid - Dallas Public Library 11/23 5:53A Brandon Murray

He’s got the “touch.”  He’s got the power.  No, I’m not referring to the 1980s Stan Bush power ballad, but rather the 1980s supernatural horror novel, The Touch by F. Paul Wilson. In this tale, [ ]

Hidden treasures: Print Collection on the 4th floor (Part 2)

Booked Solid - Dallas Public Library 11/20 4:36A Mariza Morin

If you missed part 1 of this series, please start here! DPDS over the next fifty years By the end of the first year, the Dallas Print and Drawing Society established itself in art circles [ ]

A Look Ahead At Highlights From The Art&Seek Calendar

Art&Seek 11/19 7:00P Therese Powell

We re so lucky to live in an area with such a vital arts scene, but with so many happenings going on it can sometimes be hard to decide what to do. I know, First World Problems. Well, the Art&Seek...

Art&Seek Jr: Gear Up For The Holiday Season With These Festive Events

Art&Seek 11/18 11:12P Therese Powell

Thanksgiving is still a week away, but the holiday season is already underway with LOTS of yuletide-themed events on the Art&Seek calendar. There are so many, in fact, that we ve created a Special...

A Passing: James “Jimbob” Graham

My Sweet Charity 11/18 7:30A Jeanne Prejean

Jim Graham (File photo) From the start, Tyler native Jim Jimbob Graham showed all the signs of being a one-of-a-kind. At Robert E. Lee High School in Dallas he was an athlete and “Mr. Robert E. Lee.”...

TVAA Anthropology Exhibition call for entries

Art News DFW 11/18 4:30A TVAA Art Gallery

“Anthropology: The Artist as Anthropologist” – TVAA Gallery Art Exhibition for Jan 2020 Curator: Michael Wyatt Anthropology: The study of aspects of humans within past and present societies. Social...

Dallas Opera “Brought Out The Animal(s)” In The First Night’s Red Carpet Affair

My Sweet Charity 11/18 3:30A Jeanne Prejean

While the 2019 Cattle Baron’s Ball committee was taking care of last-minute preparations for the American Cancer Association fundraiser at Gilley’s, the black-tie set was strolling along the red...