13 ways to celebrate Cinco de Mayo around North Texas

Cinco de Mayo is springtime at its best—parades, festivals and cold beer. Here's where to find the best 5th of May celebrations in your neck of the woods.

WRR101 Focus on the Arts: Brooklyn Rider brings a sense of place everywhere, including Dallas

“There’s the physical aspect of resonating together – and then how that goes out and is perceived by an audience – it’s kind of everything,” says Colin Jacobsen, violinist with the Brooklyn Rider string quartet. The group will close Dallas Chamber Music Society’s 2023-24 season with a concert of old and new works at SMU’s... Read more »

Old City Park’s antiques go on sale starting today in Dallas

The city's park department takes over managing Old City Park in May - and it can't run a museum. So lampshades, cash registers and quilts will be up for purchase.

NPR’s Scott Detrow spoke with Norwegian soprano Lise Davidsen when she visited NPR for her Tiny Desk concert.

WRR101 Focus on the Arts: How charities benefit from this North Texas art festival

Springtime in DFW brings countless art fairs and festivals, but Southlake’s Art in the Square may be the only one that gives its proceeds back to charities. WRR’s Amy Bishop recently visited with Kathy Talley, the chair of this year’s festival, to learn what new attractions they’ll be offering – and what sets them apart... Read more »

Moments of Enlightenment with Broadway’s Brian Stokes Mitchell

The acclaimed singer and actor explains how the arts have that rare ability to change minds, give hope and connect people.

WRR101 Focus on the Arts: The arts in Dallas are more accessible than ever for Dallas Arts Month

“There’s a lot of data that backs the way arts and culture have a positive impact on folks’ health and wellness,” says Martine Philippe, Director of the City of Dallas’ Office of Arts and Culture. April is Dallas Arts Month, founded to champion the arts and cultural sector of the city. This year, they’ve created... Read more »

7 movies you’ll want to see at this year’s Dallas International Film Festival

Themes of heartbreak, history and the unbreakable human spirit are showcased at this year's festival.

WRR101 Focus on the Arts: Gabriela Montero returns to Fort Worth with The Cliburn

The Cliburn welcomes internationally acclaimed pianist/composer Gabriela Montero for two concerts in Fort Worth – April 25th at the Kimbell Art Museum and April 26th at Tulips FTW. In this podcast, WRR’s Emilio Alvarez chats with Montero about the program, as well as her upcoming involvement in the 2025 Van Cliburn International Piano Competition, which... Read more »

Conductor Andrew Davis, who headed orchestras on 3 continents, dies at 80

Davis led the Toronto Symphony Orchestra, Britain’s Glyndebourne Festival, the BBC Symphony Orchestra, the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra and the Lyric Opera in Chicago.