People

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!

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.

“Two Chefs Lost In The Woods” a Guest Chef Dinner at FT33 in the Design District

Chef Randy Rucker FT33 and Chef Matt McCallister will welcome Chef Randy Rucker of Houston, for a guest chef dinner and a one-of-a-kind dining experience Monday, January 14th at 6 p.m. Rucker, winner of the 2011 Houston Rising Star award will bring his classical Southern perspective infused with modern techniques to McCallister’s season inspired modern […]

Five Crowdfunding Campaigns On Our Radar

Five Crowdfunding Campaigns On Our Radar

There are so many untouched, half-baked and unrealized ideas out there. For an idea to become a reality, it takes a passionate person or team, an executable plan and a bit of funding, and the most common way to raise funds has been through trusty friends and family. Rarely would you find a random person ready […]

An Artistic Rendering of Dallas Neighborhoods

An Artistic Rendering of Dallas Neighborhoods

I first saw the map of Dallas neighborhoods at AIGA DFW’s GOOD Ideas For Cities presentation at Lakewood Theater back in June. The silkscreen printed map had been donated for the event and propped up on a table for people to view. It was obvious that someone had spent a considerable amount of time on this map. You don’t take on a project like this without having a serious passion for the city. I had to meet the guy behind this map.

Dallas Gourmet Food Delivery Service Artizone.com Gears Up for the Holiday

Dallas Gourmet Food Delivery Service Artizone.com Gears Up for the Holiday

There are no two ways about it, Dallas is a food town. But it’s not just about eating well (and often): we love seeing homegrown businesses make it big.

I Live in Dallas Radio – Episode #8 – A Look at Lakewood Brewing Company

I Live in Dallas Radio – Episode #8 – A Look at Lakewood Brewing Company

In this eighth episode of I Live In Dallas Radio, co-hosted by myself and Jason Channell, we interview Wim Bens, who is the owner and operator of Lakewood Brewing Company, an independent brewery in Garland, Texas, that offers a handful of original premium micro-brewed beers and tours to the public.

I Live In Dallas Radio #7 – Interview with JP from The Porch

I Live In Dallas Radio #7 - Interview with JP from The Porch

In this seventh recorded episode of I Live In Dallas Radio, normally co-hosted by myself and Neil Lemons (unfortunately, Neil could not join us the evening this was recorded), I speak with Jonathan “JP” Pokluda. JP is the Director of Young Adults at Watermark Community Church, located at 75 and 635 in North Dallas. I […]