James D Smithey, Author at I Live In Dallas - Page 4 of 18

James Smithey is a teacher at a local DFW high school, father, and proud Texas native. In addition to these titles, he could also be considered a "countrified geek". James has a strong passion for gaming, movies, reading, sports, the outdoors, and traveling. He is also a writer for Screen Rant and his articles can be viewed at https://screenrant.com/author/james-smithey/

Review: Fan Expo Dallas 2021 Delivers

Review: Fan Expo Dallas 2021 Delivers

After a year sabbatical due to Covid, Fan Expo Dallas returned to DFW and it did not disappoint. Texas’s pandemic numbers climbed in the weeks leading up to the convention creating some doubt that it would actually take place this year. Several high profile guests dropped out at the last minute, increasing these fears. Luckily, […]

CHAYCE BECKHAM CONCERT HIGHLIGHTS LOUD & PROUD PRE-RACE SHOW FOR NASCAR PLAYOFFS WEEKEND

 Rising country music newcomer and American Idol winner Chayce Beckham will perform as part of the Loud & Proud Pre-Race Show presented by The Dallas Morning News prior to the Autotrader EchoPark Automotive 500 NASCAR Cup Series playoffs race Oct. 17 at Texas Motor Speedway.

FAN EXPO Dallas To Bring the Best of Fandom to North Texas NEXT WEEK!

FAN EXPO Dallas To Bring the Best of Fandom to North Texas NEXT WEEK!

Programming schedule released for three-day pop culture event

The Nightmare Is Over, TFW Returns In September

TFW21 returns to Dallas this year and has a lineup to die for.

Fan Expo Dallas Is Officially Back This September With Some Major Talent

Fan Expo Dallas Is Officially Back This September With Some Major Talent

Fan Expo Dallas is back!

Finally, There’s A Light In Our Current Dark Age; Scarborough Renaissance Festival Returns In April

Scarborough Renaissance Festival® presented is coming back better than ever and ready to celebrate its 40th season starting April 10, 2021! The season will run eight consecutive weekends April 10 – May 31, 2021 with a variety of exciting new shows and extraordinary new artisans, along with long-time Festival favorites.

Take A Peek Into “Christmas At The Gaylord” 2020

Take A Peek Into

December not only marks the end of 2020, but also brings in one of the most wonderful times of the year, CHRISTMAS! Lights and trees have gone up around the metroplex a little earlier than usual this year to bring in some much needed holiday relief. Don’t worry, we won’t judge. We all deserve a […]

[INTERVIEW] Make Way For Prince Ali! Scott Weinger Visits With ILID

[INTERVIEW] Make Way For Prince Ali! Scott Weinger Visits With ILID

This week, fans across Texas received the devastating news that Dallas Fan Festival is now the latest entertainment victim claimed by Covid. After Fan Expo was postponed (and later canceled), many people held onto the hope that they would have a chance to see some of the scheduled talent appear at Fan Festival in October. […]

Plan a Vacay or Covid Getaway at a Local Summer Paradise

Plan a Vacay or Covid Getaway at a Local Summer Paradise

What if we told you that there was a place just down the road where you could actually relax, enjoy summer, and forget about the craziness this pandemic has brought into your daily life? That sounds great, right? The fact of the matter is that for most, if not all of us, the coronavirus continues […]

The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly Dallas Event Changes Amid Covid-19

It has gotten hard to keep up with the countless changes that the virus has brought to Dallas. Between continuous new legislation being created, economic issues, and cabin fever from weeks stuck at home, many of our plans have slipped through the cracks. The wavering schedules have also wreaked havoc on many companies in the […]