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!

On Wednesday, June 13, the new DALLAS television show series will premiere on TNT at 8 p.m. Central. Back by popular demand and to entertain a new generation of worldwide fans, this all-new series is based on one of the most popular television dramas of all time that ran from 1978-1991, the original DALLAS. In […]

The Tech Cocktail team is coming to Dallas looking to showcase some of the area’s most interesting early-stage startups both online and off. Join them for an evening of fun mingling with other technology enthusiasts, investors, bloggers, and entrepreneurs as they showcase local technology companies and take a closer look at their latest achievements.

Considering moving to Dallas? Read this article to learn six tips that might make your transition more smooth.

This is my second interview in the Fascinating People from Dallas Series in-which I’m reaching out to people who I think are doing cool things and providing value to the city and for those living here. It didn’t take me long to think of someone who has brought some awesomeness and instilled pride for the […]

Meet Cynthia Smoot, a Dallas blogger, agency owner, fashion-lover, and foodie. She is featured in this week’s Fascinating People from Dallas Series. Find out about her passion for Dallas and what makes her fascinating.

On March 26, 2011, local audiences are invited to the Dallas Museum of Art for a day of original listening, thinking, and speaking – all aimed toward an intelligent, thoughtful exploration of four subjects of vital importance to the future of the city and the nation. The Festival of Ideas, presented by The Dallas Institute of Humanities and Culture, will run from 10AM to 4PM.

Since Ignite’s inception in 2006, the Seattle-bred event has been scheduled in over 100 cities around the world. Dallas made that list back in March 2010, with a second round on June 2nd. Feb. 23rd will mark the third evening of high energy and professional and personal insight. Seventeen different personalities will get on stage one after the other and share with the audience a piece of their lives and in just a very short period of time. 5-minutes to be exact!

The Austin College Global Outreach Forum presents Zainab Salbi, Women for Women International founder and president, and recipient of the 2011 Posey Leadership Award given annually by the College. At the event, Salbi will present a lecture on her international humanitarian work.

Brian Clark (aka Copyblogger.com) will be in town speaking to a group of writers, bloggers, Internet pros, and marketers. See when and where by reading this article.

The State of the Arts kicks off its second season at the Dallas Museum of Art. Each night introduces a pair of community art leaders to the stage. From artists to music directors representing organizations like the Dallas Film Society and the Art Council for the Dallas Cowboys Stadium, the second season of the State of the Arts will leave you feeling proud to be living in a city that is booming with art and culture.