The rising young singer-songwriter, who tours with Willie Nelson and sings on Beyoncé’s latest album, is making a name for herself in a new era of more inclusive country music.

WRR101 Focus on the Arts: Shakespeare in the Park returns with drama, comedy & romance

“The goal is to keep bringing people out to share these timeless stories out under the stars,” says Jenni Stewart, Interim Executive and Artistic Director of Shakespeare Dallas, presenting its 52nd season of Shakespeare in the Park this summer. In this feature with WRR’s Amy Bishop, Stewart talks about their upcoming productions of Twelfth Night”... Read more »

11 North Texas events to check out this Memorial Day weekend

Besides breaking out the sunscreen and blowing up pool floaties, you should definitely welcome the season with one of these cool (long) weekend events.

WRR101 Focus on the Arts: Dallas Symphony Children’s Chorus gears up for a world premiere

“I think the audience will be amazed by how well a children’s chorus can perform a piece of music that’s as complex as this one,” says Ellie Lin, Artistic Director of the Dallas Symphony Children’s Chorus, who is presenting the world premiere of a work written especially for the chorus. Hear more about the chorus... Read more »

Pianist Inna Faliks traces musical odyssey from Soviet Ukraine via Faustian fantasy

Faliks draws from her Ukrainian-Jewish heritage and Mikhail Bulgakov’s anti-censorship novel The Master and Margarita for a new album.

France to name Dallas publisher a Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters

Will Evans, owner of Deep Vellum Books and bookstore, is being honored for his efforts spreading French literature through English translations.

WRR101 Focus on the Arts: An evening of American music and apple pie with PHPC

“If you want to hear really great music that you know and love, this is a concert that you don’t want to miss,” says Steve Jobman, Artistic Director of Preston Hollow Presbyterian Church’s music ministry. The church’s upcoming Americana concert featuring choir, orchestra, organ, and bell choir will be a mix of American classical, film... Read more »

What’s past is present for Ukrainian composer Valentin Silvestrov

The 86-year-old Kyiv native, living in exile in Berlin, has a new album of symphonic works that explores the idea of reminiscence.

Dallas fest celebrates comics and culture with roots in the Middle East and South, Southeast Asia.

The Kufiya Comedy Festival grew out of a tiny salon whose owner turned it into a stand-up stage with some very diverse comedians. Now she’s adding food, films and live music. The festival will present local comics such as Sheridi Lester, who’s opened for Jeff Ross, as well as touring talent like Kiki Young, who... Read more »

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 »