Cirque du Soleil brought its first show on ice, the stunning Crystal, to Frisco’s Coamerica Center this weekend. by Amy Martinpublished Tuesday, June 18, 2019 / Photos: Matt Beard for Cirque du Soleil Frisco — The merger of Cirque […]
Illusionist Jason Bishop delivers an entertaining and nimble magic show at Casa Mañana.
Photo: Matt Christine Fort Worth — Magic is all about chops. Like an athlete, it demands physical exertion and agility. Like a classical musician, it requires extreme precision while seeming effortless. Like an actor, charisma makes […]
The River and the Wall: Ben Masters documentary focuses on Rio Grande
‘The River and the Wall’ will screen during the EarthxFilm festival on April 25 at the Perot Museum. Photos courtesy of Fin and Fur Films. March 6, 2019 The Rio Grande is not just the […]
Cirque du Soleil’s Amaluna A Midsummer Night’s Circus
Cirque du Soleil’s Amaluna, now playing in Grand Prairie, borrows from Shakespeare for its sumptuous visuals and awe-inspiring feats.by Amy Martinpublished Tuesday, January 29, 2019 / Photos: Martin GirardCirque du Soleil’s Amaluna Grand Prairie — Take a variety of […]
Paint Rock serves as earthy backdrop for Winter Solstice
A sun dagger crosses an ancient turtle shield pictograph on Winter Solstice in Concho County. Photo courtesy of Steve Schiwetz. Jan. 8, 2019 The two buffalo stand like statues along the ranch road to the Paint […]
Noah Strycker: World birding champion to speak in Fort Worth
2015 global birding champ Noah Strycker will be the guest speaker for Fort Worth Audubon Society on Saturday, Jan. 5 at UNTHSC. Photos courtesy of Noah Strycker. Jan. 2, 2019 Noah Strycker set an audacious goal for in […]
Forever and Ever: Lone Star Circus
Photo: Courtesy Jorge Dominguez, Dominguez Family Dog Act The Lone Star Circus delights with its annual show at Dallas Children’s Theater, this one called Forever!by Amy Martinpublished Sunday, December 30, 2018 Dallas — I want to grow up […]
My transformation into a North Texas Master Naturalist
GSDFW reporter Amy Martin shares the thrill of becoming a certified nature expert via the Texas Master Naturalist program. Photo by Amy Martin. by Amy Martin It’s the last class of the North Texas chapter’s Texas Master […]
Celebration founder remembered as protector of Brazos
Ed Lowe, 1949-2018, died last week doing what he loved, exploring Big Bend. Photo by Nick Dornak. By Amy Martin Nov. 12, 2018 Ed Lowe’s paddle went all over the Brazos as he fought for the river […]
Petite Palace: The Circus Goes On
The original location for The Petite Palace on the Bath House grounds flooded, but this delightful show has moved to higher ground. Go see it. by Amy Martinpublished Tuesday, October 16, 2018 Dallas — “It’s a perfect […]
North Texas Wild: Goodbye to a prairie: Richardson meadow slated for development
Green Source DFW reporter Amy Martin joined a final walk through Beck’s Creek Prairie in Richardson, guided by Eric Reed, the Richardson attorney who led a four-year campaign to save it from development. Photo by Amy Martin. Sept. […]
