WRR101 Focus on the Arts: The Swiss Ave. Home Tour returns for Mother’s Day weekend

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 »

Beyond Brunch: 14 unique Mother’s Day events around North Texas that mom will love

Sure mom loves brunch, but how about something different on her special day? Here are some picks that will guarantee to make you mom's favorite.

Tonight on PBS, Texas artists are spotlighted on ‘The Express Way with Dulé Hill’

The four-part PBS series, The Express Way with Dulé Hill, visited Dallas, Denton and Houston to highlight notable artists.

Tyshawn Sorey wins 2024 Pulitzer Prize in music for ‘Adagio (For Wadada Leo Smith)’

The composer and percussionist was “shocked beyond belief” after hearing the news on Monday afternoon.

8 Tracks: No beef, just a Madlib beat

Madlib’s music feels like a magic trick. On this edition of 8 Tracks, we bow down to Madlib’s mastery, plus check out new music by Charly Bliss, Fana Hues and reminisce on an old Ted Leo record.

NPR’s Scott Simon talks with composer Jeff Beal about his new collection of solo piano works, “The New York Etudes,” and about living and working with multiple sclerosis.

WRR101 Focus on the Arts: DSO Maestro Fabio Luisi’s Reflections on The Ring

In this podcast with WRR’s Kurt Rongey, DSO Maestro Fabio Luisi discusses the first time he cracked open the score to one of the Ring operas, what the audience can expect at the Ring of the Nibelungs performances, upcoming recording projects and the maestro’s personal highlights for the 2024-2025 DSO season.

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.