Cognitive Dissonance Cognitive Dissonance is something most adults understand, and relate to. That two things you believe or value could be in direct conflict with one another is a frustrating, anxiety-filled way to live in this gray-shaded world. The new series of work by Dallas-based artist Gaeb Cardinale shares a…
Mixmaster presents “100 Creatives,” in which we feature cultural entrepreneurs of Dallas in random order. The touch of artist Margaret Meehan is delicate. Which is not to say that her work is sugarcoated, but respectful, intricate and sensitive. Gleaning subject matter from history and literature, much of Meehan’s work pulls…
With more than 20 years of annual viewing, lines from Home Alone and Christmas Vacation have become part of my family’s holidayspeak. Even the easily ignored lines like, “Buzz, your girlfriend, Woof!” or when Clark is wandering the supermarket with his brother-in-law Eddie says, “And Clark, make sure you get…
Mixmaster presents “100 Creatives,” in which we feature cultural entrepreneurs of Dallas in random order. Thor Johnson has great stories. A lot of great stories. And a lot of shocking ones too. He’s been in and out of the art scene in Dallas since the 80’s, with his first exhibition…
Near the back of my closet, I have two bright pink costume dresses I’ve worn to theme parties; I have my sister’s garish red prom dress; five versions of the little black dress that hit too close to my kneecaps to be properly labeled little; and tucked somewhere near the…
The end of October was the deadline for applications to participate in the city’s Public Art Program, which is the initiative of the Office of Cultural Affairs to promote the commission of new public art. At the beginning of December, the OCA announced that they had narrowed down some 273…
Mixmaster presents “100 Creatives,” in which we feature cultural entrepreneurs of Dallas in random order. Lauren Cross knew she wanted to start a gallery when she was living in London as an undergraduate student. She’d transferred from University of Texas at Arlington, just a car ride from her family, to…
This weekend your Dallas Stars take on the New Jersey Devils on their home rink. Which is good, because on the Devils’ ice, we sometimes don’t receive all our deserved points. Also, I’m beaming with pride that I know this much about sports. My dad would be so proud if…
Mixmaster presents “100 Creatives,” in which we feature cultural entrepreneurs of Dallas in random order. Giovanni Valderas runs one of the hottest galleries in town. He programs the work of both up-and-coming and established artists in his comfortable, well-lit space. But you won’t find his space in the Design District…
Lauren Woods’ art can be difficult to pin down. In medium, she’s all over the place, her work is varied, but very interconnected. Combine her dynamism as a conceptual artist with the track record of Zhulong Gallery (1302 Dragon St.), and this is an exhibition you’ll want to catch. In…
It’s highly possible you’ve seen the French idiom: entre chien et loup. It rougly translates to Between Dog and Wolf, inspiring the name for artist Danny Williams exhibition at Barry Whistler Gallery (2909-B Canton St.). It refers to the way dusk can obscure the outline of a friendly dog to…
The world is a hostile place. We know it to be true of human beings, but it’s also true of the entire animal kingdom. And sometimes it takes a tragedy or devastating natural event for us to work together. Soul Rep Theatre Company’s new show, Hostile Holiday, is about the…
Surprising his fans is kind of Dave Chappelle’s thing. I’m not sure I fully understand the marketing strategy of announcing things out of nowhere, but it must be working for him. In 2012, he announced it day of, which meant swiftly canceling plans with anyone who didn’t want to move…
If you can rely on Uptown Players for one thing, it’s their ability to keep the audiences entertained. From musicals to serious plays, they pack their season with stories relevant to the LGBT community and beyond. This year, the company presents its first ever Christmas Our Way, a holiday version…
Art’s never been so delicious. At 5 p.m. Sunday, RO2 Art presents artist Chelsey Antoinette’s work in – of all places – a cupcake shop. It’s the perfect setting for the aptly named Antoinette’s work, which delectably combines art and fashion. You’ll see her lavish hats, which were inspired by,…
As an English major at SMU, one of my favorite moments was when I learned the word “Bildungsroman.” It was guttural, sounded slightly obscene and became like a secret handshake with fellow English majors. I’ll let you in on it just this once, it’s a coming of age story. Which…
Every year around Christmas, my mother would dust off a VHS tape of that Rudolph TV special. It’s one of those television relics that still seems to hold up. Rudolph is adorable; I was legitimately scared of the Abonimable Snowman; and it had the lovely songs of Burl Ives. In…
Those talented employees at Dallas-based Fossil make some of the prettiest watches, and don’t even get me started on my love for their purses. It should come as little surprise that many of the designers are artists in their own right. This weekend, they’re throwing a little party to celebrate…
Did you know Dallas has a budding poetry scene? Yeah, we didn’t either. A poet is like an ivory billed woodpecker -a rare beautiful thing. Which is why we were excited to hear about the newest event at Wild Detectives (314 W. 8th St.) that features the word-driven up and…
Confession: Billy Collins is the reason I’m a writer. As a community college student, I once met him during a poetry workshop my English 101 professor had organized. It was inspiring. His poetry is straightforward in its language, with beautifully precise revelations. There were no snooty sonnets or obscure, hundred-dollar…
Between Dog and Wolf It’s highly possible you’ve seen the French idiom: entre chien et loup. It roughly translates to Between Dog and Wolf, inspiring the name for artist Danny Williams exhibition at Barry Whistler Gallery (2909-B Canton St.). It refers to the way dusk can obscure the outline of…
‘Tis the season to shop local and shop well. Just don’t buy your gifts at Walmart, capiche?…
