France to name Dallas publisher a Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท ๐Ÿ“š

Will Evans started Deep Vellum Press in Dallas 11 years ago โ€” and has been a tireless advocate for books in translation, North Texas authors, North Texas bookstores and the local literary scene in general.

https://www.keranews.org/arts-culture/2024-05-17/france-to-name-dallas-publisher-a-knight-of-the-order-of-arts-and-letters

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

Will Evans, owner of Deep Vellum Press, sells more English translations of French books than any other publisher. Yet he doesn't speak French.

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Historic Longhorn Ballroom in Dallas re-opens next week with Asleep at the Wheel ๐ŸŽธ๐ŸŽ™๐ŸŽน๐ŸŽผ

[T]he Longhorn is something of an historic archive.

"It's an iconic site," said Cabaniss, "and we're in the process of getting it listed in the National Register of Historic Places."

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https://www.keranews.org/arts-culture/2023-03-22/historic-longhorn-ballroom-in-dallas-re-opens-next-week-with-asleep-at-the-wheel

Historic Longhorn Ballroom in Dallas re-opens next week with Asleep at the Wheel

New owner Edwin Cabaniss has plans beyond just renovating the legendary music hall. When he's done, there'll be a music complex in the Cedars.

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