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This section is all about people doing things in Dallas, Texas, with articles and event announcements on local lectures, art/literary/business panels, and Q&A sessions with prominent authors, lecturers, and academics. This section is also home to the “Fascinating People from Dallas, Texas” series, which is a bi-monthly bio, and interview with a person from or living in Dallas bringing value to our city. Subscribe to our RSS or get updates directly via email using our subscribe page to learn about people from Dallas, Texas, doing cool things!

Social Media Celebrity Couch Surfing Ori to Host 1st Art Show to Display Works from Year-Long Artistic Pursuit

Social Media Celebrity Couch Surfing Ori to Host 1st Art Show to Display Works from Year-Long Artistic Pursuit

*See text of transcribed digital flyer below. Social Media celebrity, Internet entrepreneur, Creative Master, and Renaissance man, Ori Bengal to host his first art show Tuesday, April 23rd,  at Infest in Austin, Texas, starting at 7:30. This free to the public art show will consist of a whole year’s worth of painting, which Bengal did […]

Germanfest 2013 in Muenster, Texas, to Bring Three Days of German Food, Drink and Frolic

Germanfest 2013 in Muenster, Texas, to Bring Three Days of German Food, Drink and Frolic

The 38th annual Germanfest takes place Friday April 26 through Sunday April 28 in Muenster, Texas. It’s a three-day-long party with German food and fun activities for adults and children.

One Couch at a Time Doc Film Maker Alexandra Liss Shares Her Story at Texas Theater – ILID Radio #11

One Couch at a Time Doc Film Maker Alexandra Liss Shares Her Story at Texas Theater - ILID Radio #11

In this eleventh episode of I Live In Dallas Radio, co-hosted by myself and Jason Channell, we interview Alexandra Liss, who took a 21 country, six continent, tour for seven months using the website CouchSurfing.org. Liss directed and stars in the documentary One Couch at a Time, that has been showing across the United States at indie theaters and cities with large communities of couchsurfers that have been hosting screenings. We also spoke with the film’s producer Jean-Michel Werk and local Dallas-Fort Worth community couchsurfing tribe leader Brad Wilson, whom consequently met his wife via hosting events for local couchsurfers.

Savor Dallas 2013: Attend the International Grand Tasting Tonight

Savor Dallas 2013: Attend the International Grand Tasting Tonight

Savor Dallas 2013 kicked off on Thursday at Trinity Groves, and carried into Friday at Perot Museum which attracted a sold-out crowd to the for their wine stroll. The crown jewel and most-anticipated event of the Savor Dallas weekend happens tonight from 7:00pm -10:00pm.

I Live In Dallas Radio #10 – Lockhart Smokehouse: A Smokin’ Chat with Pitmasters Will & Tim

I Live In Dallas Radio #10 - Lockhart Smokehouse: A Smokin' Chat with Pitmasters Will & Tim

In this tenth episode of I Live In Dallas Radio, we sit down with Will Fleischman and Tim McLaughlin, the Pitmasters for Lockhart Smokehouse. Specializing in central Texas style barbecue, Lockhart Smokehouse has been racking up enthusiastic reviews and accolades over the past two years since their opening.

Personal Branding Event for Women

Personal Branding Event for Women

What do Lady Gaga, First Lady Michelle Obama and fashion designer Tory Burch have in common? A powerful, personal brand! On March 6th, a unique event designed especially for Dallas/Fort Worth women is scheduled at The Room on Main in downtown Dallas.

North Texas Irish Festival 2013 Kicks off this Weekend

North Texas Irish Festival 2013 Kicks off this Weekend

Don your finest kilt: Largest celebration of Irish culture in southwest, biggest cultural event in DFW to showcase all things Irish in Dallas’ own Fair Park through unmatched volunteer effort.

Top Four M Street Homes For Sale In Dallas

Top Four M Street Homes For Sale In Dallas

The M Streets area of Dallas is hot. How do we know? This article started out being Top Five M Street Homes For Sale In Dallas, but while we were writing it one of the homes went under contract.

LOCAL BREW: My Week Working for Beer at Peticolas Brewing Company

LOCAL BREW: My Week Working for Beer at Peticolas Brewing Company

Collin Zreet is a native Dallasite. He has a degree in Aerospace Engineering from The University of Texas. His boss told him he had to take a week off, so he decided to spend it working for beer at the local Peticolas Brewing Company. Check out his adventure complete with story-telling photos.

I Live in Dallas Radio #9 – A Chat with Social Media Leader Mike Merrill at The Gent’s Place

I Live in Dallas Radio #9 - A Chat with Social Media Leader Mike Merrill at The Gent's Place

In this ninth episode of I Live In Dallas Radio, co-hosted by myself and Jason Channell, we interview Mike D. Merrill, who is the Director of Marketing at Dallas office of the online marketing company ReachLocal. We also interview Ben Davis, Owner of The Gent’s Place, a men’s grooming and lifestyle membership club.