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!

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.

[ March 29, 2012; ] Considering moving to Dallas? Read this article to learn six tips that might make your transition more smooth.

[ July 11, 2011; ] 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 [...]

[ June 20, 2011 to July 12, 2011. ] 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.

[ March 26, 2011; 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] 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.

[ February 21, 2011; ] 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!

[ February 17, 2011; 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm. ] 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.

[ January 24, 2011; ] 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.

[ September 22, 2010; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm. October 14, 2010; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm. November 11, 2010; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm. January 13, 2011; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm. February 23, 2011; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm. ] 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.

[ October 11, 2010 to October 17, 2010. ] The week of October 11th is Idea Week and it's chock full of events to get you thinking and collaborating with others about great ideas!

Idea Week's mission is to showcase the interesting and innovative conversations happening throughout Dallas. This grassroots movement is centered around the community and our ideas. Every day for 7 days there are at least 3 events scheduled. There's really something for everybody - kids, students, professionals, artists, entrepreneurs and thinkers. Thirty events are scheduled all over the city and over 22 of them are free to attend.