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South Dallas opportunities from Futbol for the Culture uplift local businesses and creatives ahead of FIFA Fan Festival
Photo courtesy of Tony Fay PR In a history-making event, the FWC team announced plans for the Fifa Fan Festival set to take place at Fair Park from June 11- July 19. The Fan Festival will be free to the public with a scannable QR code for entry inside the Pavilion at Fair Park. This is momentous for Sunny South Dallas, which generally see its most foot traffic during the State Fair of Texas each fall. It will be free to the public for 34 days on all open days. The last time t
Raven Jordan
6 hours ago2 min read


Inaugural Farmers Market happening at Fair Park this weekend!
Photo courtesy Lisset Bell Fresh produce and local goods are landing in Fair Park every week starting this Sunday, March 1, with a new weekly Fair Park Farmers Market . The market is open 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. March through July. It is closed during the State Fair and resumes operations later in the year. Visitors can expect almost 100 vendors offering fresh produce, locally made products, and specialty goods. Good Local Markets kicks off its18th season with the Fair Park Farmers
Raven Jordan
Feb 282 min read


Love is in the Air: Best Dallas restaurants for Valentine dining 2026
Forget the forced sentiment of paper hearts and predictable red roses. In Dallas, the most intoxicating Valentine’s plans are found in the low-lit corners of the city’s newest obsessions tucked into the Design District or even Bishop Arts. This is your curated blueprint for a night that feels less like a tradition and more like a catalyst. Here are some of the top places to spend V-Day with that special someone in Dallas. Te Deseo. Courtesy of Harwood Hospitality Group Stock
Raven Jordan
Jan 306 min read


Dallas Mavericks add restaurant collaborations and pop-ups to games
The Dallas Mavericks hosted a food and beverage event for media ahead of the Dallas Mavericks game against the Golden State Warriors on Thursday, Jan. 22. They showcased new pop-up restaurant collaborations with Carbone and The Mexican, limited-edition menu items, craft cocktails, and elevated classics for the second half of the season. Design District restaurants The Mexican and Carbone Vino are part of a year-long series of pop-up collaborations . Loro will be another colla
Raven Jordan
Jan 232 min read


The inaugural Soft Girl Sunday highlighted self-care and pampering
Guests and members of Boss Babe Blog's directory dance for a video at Sugaring La Plano The inaugural Soft Girl Sunday event hosted by Boss Babe Blog and founder KeTohn Paul was held at sugaringLA Plano this past Sunday, January 4. Soft Girl Sunday aims to prioritize self care and relaxation for women who might feel like they haven't earned it or want to wind down and be themselves for a moment. It will be a recurring event the first Sunday of every month. It was a day fill
Raven Jordan
Jan 52 min read


RnB artist KEM brings a soulful Christmas to Winspear Opera House
The 17th annual Soulful Christmas is decking the halls of Dallas with a performance from multi-Grammy nominee, KEM , plus Dallas’ own singer Britney Holmes . The celebration takes place Friday, December 19, at 8 p.m. at the Winspear Opera House in partnership with the AT&T Performing Arts Center. Presenting this special celebration is the Maiden Foundation, a Dallas-based nonprofit founded by brothers Terrence and Tim Maiden. This year’s concert marks a remarkable milestone
Raven Jordan
Dec 15, 20252 min read


City of Dallas & Visit Dallas launch “Spend It in Dallas” campaign
Courtesy Gabriel Tovar The City of Dallas and Visit Dallas announced the upcoming launch of a new city-wide campaign, “Spend It in Dallas” , which officially launches on November 27. The campaign is designed to encourage residents, visitors and businesses to invest in Dallas by spending their time, experiences, and dollars locally. This campaign comes at a pivotal moment, as Dallas continues to expand its economic engine, support neighborhood business ecosystems, and foster i
Raven Jordan
Nov 26, 20252 min read


Your Thanksgiving Dining Guide for DFW
Thanksgiving already? That's right, Thanksgiving is right at our doorstep as the day of feasting happens November 27 this year. Here's where to get your meal dine in or to-go! Fairmont Dallas is welcoming families and friends for an upscale Thanksgiving Day Brunch Buffet right in the heart of the acclaimed Dallas Arts District. Guests will enjoy chef-curated holiday favorites, from roasted turkey and seasonal sides to elegant carving stations and indulgent desserts, all serv
Raven Jordan
Nov 24, 20253 min read


Heritage Collection from renowned designer launches at Dallas store with private party
Ahead of the Pierre Cardin Young Designer Award Ceremony taking place at Hall of State in Fair Park November 20, a preview of Pierre Cardin's collection was hosted at Martini Consignment last night. Fashions from the 1970s through the 2010s were on full display, each garment cleaned and restored. The collection is available to the public to view as of November 20. The Pierre Cardin team, at the direction of Matthew Gonder, worked with Ken Weber to bring the collection to Dall
Raven Jordan
Nov 20, 20251 min read


Things to Do in DFW this weekend
Unsure of how to spend your weekend but know you want to get out of the house? Consider some of these festivities. Here's what's happening across Dallas-Fort Worth this weekend: PlugHub Bite Bzar - PlugHub is partnering with Foodify US for a multicultural food fest featuring dozens of tasty food vendors, DJs and live music, and a best bites food contest. There will be more than 50 food vendors covering all the bases from Asian to Caribbean to Mexican. It takes place at EpicCe
Raven Jordan
Nov 14, 20252 min read


This one's for the brew lovers: Downtown Dallas Beer Festival this weekend
The inaugural Downtown Dallas Beer Festival will be hosted by AT&T Discovery District this Saturday, October 25. It's a celebration of craft beer, live music, and local flavor at Cowboy Chow from 1-4 pm. Seasoned beer enthusiasts or fun-seekers are all set to enjoy generous samplings of breweries from Texas and beyond. Plus, there will be local acts, delicious eats, and high-energy vibes all day long. Presented by Downtown Dallas, Inc. & AT&T Discovery District this
Raven Jordan
Oct 22, 20251 min read


Ready for DART Silver Line? Opening celebration next week
DART Silver Line After years and years of development, the DART Silver Line is finally becoming a reality. Once it makes its debut for riders on October 25, rides will make stops across seven cities: Carrollton, Dallas, Addison, Plano, Richardson, Coppell, and Grapevine. Celebrations for the start of service will kick off on October 25 from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. across the stations. There will be free rides from October 25 - November 8. To mark the launch, they're inviting the c
Raven Jordan
Oct 14, 20251 min read


Dallas Wings breaks ground on new facility in Oak Cliff
Dallas Wings rendering A new practice facility for WNBA team Dallas Wings has been approved by the Dallas City Council; and they broke...
Raven Jordan
Sep 29, 20251 min read


9 shiny new restaurants that opened in DFW in September
September is drawing to an end and cooler temperatures, by Texas standards, are on the horizon. There were some exciting and anticipated...
Raven Jordan
Sep 27, 20253 min read


City of Dallas approves budget for FY 2025-2026
With it's biggest budget yet coming in at $5.20 billion, Dallas has approved the budget for fiscal year 2025-2026. But how does that...
Raven Jordan
Sep 19, 20252 min read


Dallas poet releases second spoken word album offering glimpse of his personal side
Two years after the release of his debut spoken word album in 2023, multi-hyphenate artist and poet Derrick Walker ( D. Walk ) has a...
Raven Jordan
Sep 18, 20253 min read


A Taste of Yardbird Dallas
Yardbird is an upscale Southern chicken restaurant in Downtown Dallas, just across from Klyde Warren Park. My experience.
Raven Jordan
Jul 27, 20242 min read
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