Zara Amaechi
Arts ReporterZara was born in Croydon, England, and moved to Texas at eight years old. She grew up running track and field until her last year at the University of North Texas. She previously interned for D Magazine and has a strong passion for music history and art culture.
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The Oak Cliff Film Festival celebrates its 15th year with four days of independent films, live performances and filmmaker conversations that highlight bold storytelling and the creative spirit of Oak Cliff. -
This year's offerings include Year of the Cat, a personal documentary about family, identity and the lasting effects of war. -
Bastille Day in Bishop Arts was extra special this year, as France played in the World Cup semifinal in nearby Dallas Stadium. -
The annual show, called Think Out, Be Light, aims to expand representation and build confidence. -
As Juneteenth celebrations grow larger and more visible, Dallas elders and young community leaders say the holiday's core purpose remains unchanged. -
An exhibition brings together the National Juneteenth Museum, the Fort Worth African American Museum and Cultural Center and Kinfolk House to reflect the growth of Black cultural institutions across Fort Worth. -
Check out all the ways museums, festivals and cultural institutions are celebrating sports through art, science and music events all summer. -
The touring live show combines stand-up comedy, storytelling and Black history, using humor and audience participation to spotlight historical figures and events that often go untaught. -
Salvador Ruiz’s handmade skyline behind an East Dallas restaurant crafted from Styrofoam, cardboard and found objects has become a Casa Linda Plaza attraction. -
Dallas' Pegasus Media Project and Fort Worth Film Commission are gaining international attention after winning awards at the 2026 Global Production Awards presented by Cannes Film Festival. -
RJ the Weirdo opens up about insecurity and fatherhood on his latest album, At Least She’s Beautiful. -
The Broadway hit Wicked is back in Dallas at Music Hall at Fair Park. Behind the scenes, it takes more than magic to power one of theater's biggest touring productions.
