Dawn M. Burkes
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Dallas, TX, United States
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Hot Take: Put a Stake in Today’s Vampires, Please
I know vampires are immortal, but I think they need to take a break. For a few years, anyway. In the past few months, the vampire nation has invaded TV land with V Wars and Dracula. Dracula came with the imprimatur of the BBC, even. V Wars came with Ian Somerhalder. Make of that what you will in either case … Anyway, V Wars was better when it was called True Blood. And Dracula was better when he… → Read More
Your guide to visiting 11 black history sites in D-FW — this month or anytime
Black History Month is here, and you don't have to look far and wide to find places of historical significance in North Texas. Now is the time to... → Read More
3 Dunkin' shops in North Texas are handing out free coffee for *two weeks*
Donut shop Dunkin' is celebrating the debut of three of its shops in North Texas by giving away free coffee for two weeks. That's notable: It's... → Read More
TV tip: Mansfield 11-year-old competes on Food Network's 'Kids Baking Championship'
A Mansfield pre-teen will compete on the next edition of Kids Baking Championship.Jaxon Remillard, 11, will try for the title against 11 other... → Read More
4 reasons to believe Billy Joel may perform at Rangers' ballpark in Arlington in 2019
In the runup to Christmas, when nobody’s working at all, an email landed in the inbox. It was a save the date announcement to announce a concert... → Read More
Things to do Jan. 4-6 in D-FW: David Bowie birthday bashes, plus free comedy and museums
> Need weekend plans? We have you covered! > David Bowie Birthday Bash With Thin White Dukes / Panic David Bowie would have turned 72 years old on Jan. 8, and two Dallas theaters are throwing parties in the late singer's honor. Friday night, the Granada Theater hosts a Birthday Bash with cover band Thin White Dukes for concert chock full of classic Bowie tunes. The Smiths tribute band… → Read More
Failed Movie Magic: Five films to avoid in theaters this week
It sucks to waste your money and your time on bad movies. Of course, your individual enjoyment is subjective, but here are five films in theaters... → Read More
Must See Movies: Five films worth your time in theaters this week
Your time and money are valuable, so you should invest them in good movies. Here are some films in theaters this week that have been approved by... → Read More
For 30 days, the bar from 'Family Guy' will have another location on Henderson Avenue
A piece of Family Guy will come to life when a Henderson Avenue bar gets a makeover to become Quahog watering hole The Drunken Clam.The bar from... → Read More
30 major concerts coming to Dallas-Fort Worth in 2019 that you should know about
New concert announcements are coming in almost faster than fans can keep up. Hootie and the Blowfish are on tour -- together -- for the first time... → Read More
5 original shows worth even more of your time on Facebook
As if Facebook didn't take up enough of your time already, it's coming for the rest.That includes Five Points, a series starring Arlington native... → Read More
Meet the North Texan women vying for Colton Underwood's love on 'The Bachelor'
The New Year is right around the corner and you know what that means: A new season of The Bachelor. What, is that not what you were... → Read More
The most exciting restaurants opening in Dallas-Fort Worth in 2019
Let's call 2019 the year of the neighborhood restaurant.If that sounds simple, it is. Some of North Texas' most talented chefs and operators are... → Read More
Must See Movies: Five films worth your time in theaters this week
Your time and money are valuable, so you should invest them in good movies. Here are some films in theaters this week that have been approved by... → Read More
Failed Movie Magic: Five films to avoid in theaters this week
It sucks to waste your money and your time on bad movies. Of course, your individual enjoyment is subjective, but here are five films in theaters... → Read More
After surviving three bullet wounds, Dallas rapper Yella Beezy insists he has 'no off days'
Ask delicately, using euphemisms such as the incident.Every person in the room knows it's a reference to the night Oak Cliff rapper Yella Beezy... → Read More
Steve Harvey gives his Dallas-area home to a local couple for some holiday cheer
A Dallas couple went to Steve Harvey with a problem and came away with a house full of solutions.Harvey and a therapist, Spirit, were taking... → Read More
Failed Movie Magic: Five films to avoid in theaters this week
It sucks to waste your money and your time on bad movies. Of course, your individual enjoyment is subjective, but here are five films in theaters... → Read More
Here are 6 great new Christmas albums
You might turn to curated playlists during the holiday season to get your carol on. But after listening for a while, you might think, Is this all... → Read More
TV tip: Pentatonix returns with its third holiday special on NBC
Pentatonix returns to NBC on Dec. 10 for another holiday special.Pentatonix: A Not So Silent Night will be the three-time Grammy-winning group's... → Read More