Annie Clark talks about some musical firsts with the folks over at chartattack.com. You can see those influences on display two weeks from today at KXT’s Summer Cut.

Today in the roundup: New development in the Arts District, a new art space in Fort Worth and the Dallas Opera’s rising star.

We use ‘em all the time – now understand how those images are captured.

We knew Cedric Neal had gone to Broadway, and Abby Siegworth had only a 2-year appointment. But Matthew Gray leaving??! Well, there are two new appointments to offset that sting.

The Texas-born soprano is starring in Fort Worth Opera’s Lysistrata. She just finished Dallas Opera’s Magic Flute. Next stop: Europe.

Fuentes fans will enjoy this lively KERA interview with the author conducted by Lee Cullum.

Kristin Chenoweth to perform songs from her latest album as well as favorites from ‘Wicked’ and ‘Glee’

Four lucky winners of this week’s Big Deal will receive a pair of tickets to see the 2 p.m. performance of Lysistrata on June 3.

Don’t miss this chance to win tickets to see this music and arts festival, featuring bands such as The Flaming Lips and St. Vincent.

Today in the roundup: The Dallas Opera climbs Everest, Drafthouses will invade North Texas and an update on the Las Colinas entertainment complex.