Things to Do in DFW

Summer fun begins with Dallas artists, fireworks, and the beautiful music of the Dallas Symphony Orchestra.

DallasNews.com/Food writer Sarah Blaskovich talks about Perini Ranch’s milestone in business, PGA Omni Resort in Frisco’s food offerings and highlights from the weekly Hot List.

University of North Texas violin student Joseph Reding, who is about to graduate, is already making a name for himself and is on a mission to give a voice to others like him.

While barbecue in other parts of the country focuses on pulled pork, ribs, or even sides, in Texas one menu item takes center stage — brisket. On this week’s Texas Wants to Know, we hear from pitmasters at two of the state’s top barbecue restaurants and the BBQ Editor at Texas Monthly, Daniel Vaughn.

TACA’s new president and executive director Maura Sheffler has been with the organization since 2013 and comes to the job with great appreciation for the arts advocacy organization’s mission.

DallasNews.com/Food writer Sarah Blaskovich tells us about the new name for a beloved restaurant, a chef you’ll want to watch out for and a new restaurant with a name that’ll raise eyebrows.

Emancipation: The Unfinished Project of Liberation, an exhibition now on view at the Amon Carter Museum of American Art in Fort Worth through July 9, investigates the progress of that cause in the 21st century through the lens of seven Black contemporary artists.

DFW restaurants want to make Tax Day a little less painful with food specials and discounts on cocktails.

Selena Quintanilla-Perez would’ve turned 52 this Sunday, April 16. Instead, the Tejano artist and Texas native is posthumously celebrated every year on her birthday, officially known as Selena Day.

Carrollton’s own Kylee Dayne talks about her journey on ‘The Voice’ and being a part of Blake Shelton’s final team. The North Texan will be competing in knockout rounds which start Monday.

When Meow Wolf opens its newest location at Grapevine Mills this summer, visitors will be immersed in great food and drink as well as spectacular art.

DallasNews.com/Food writer Sarah Blaskovich dishes on the closings of La Duni and Dallas and Beast and Co. in Fort Worth, plus the new book ‘Forkfight.’

Here’s the lsit of the nominees for the 58th Academy of Country Music Awards coming to Frisco in May.