May 29, 2024 by Justin Bowers
About 25 years ago, the acclaimed cellist asked a high school student to help him name his instrument. He brings his cello — aka “Petunia” — to the Fresh Air studio for music and conversation.
May 28, 2024 by Amy Bishop
“The goal is to keep bringing people out to share these timeless stories out under the stars,” says Jenni Stewart, Interim Executive and Artistic Director of Shakespeare Dallas, presenting its 52nd season of Shakespeare in the Park this summer. In this feature with WRR’s Amy Bishop, Stewart talks about their upcoming productions of Twelfth Night”… Read more »
May 22, 2024 by Therese Powell
Besides breaking out the sunscreen and blowing up pool floaties, you should definitely welcome the season with one of these cool (long) weekend events.
May 21, 2024 by Amy Bishop
“I think the audience will be amazed by how well a children’s chorus can perform a piece of music that’s as complex as this one,” says Ellie Lin, Artistic Director of the Dallas Symphony Children’s Chorus, who is presenting the world premiere of a work written especially for the chorus. Hear more about the chorus… Read more »
May 20, 2024 by
Faliks draws from her Ukrainian-Jewish heritage and Mikhail Bulgakov’s anti-censorship novel The Master and Margarita for a new album.
May 17, 2024 by Jerome Weeks
Will Evans, owner of Deep Vellum Books and bookstore, is being honored for his efforts spreading French literature through English translations.
May 15, 2024 by Amy Bishop
“If you want to hear really great music that you know and love, this is a concert that you don’t want to miss,” says Steve Jobman, Artistic Director of Preston Hollow Presbyterian Church’s music ministry. The church’s upcoming Americana concert featuring choir, orchestra, organ, and bell choir will be a mix of American classical, film… Read more »
May 10, 2024 by
The 86-year-old Kyiv native, living in exile in Berlin, has a new album of symphonic works that explores the idea of reminiscence.
May 9, 2024 by Jerome Weeks
The Kufiya Comedy Festival grew out of a tiny salon whose owner turned it into a stand-up stage with some very diverse comedians. Now she’s adding food, films and live music. The festival will present local comics such as Sheridi Lester, who’s opened for Jeff Ross, as well as touring talent like Kiki Young, who… Read more »
May 9, 2024 by Amy Bishop
Anyone who has ever driven down Swiss Avenue in East Dallas can understand why the annual Mother’s Day home tour is so popular; the street contains some of the most stunning historic homes of the city. In this feature, WRR’s Amy Bishop speaks with Swiss Ave. Historic District’s resident historian Bob Cox, to hear more… Read more »
