Let’s be honest here, being a woman is awesome. And every year, the Kim Dawson Attitudes & Attire Luncheon and Fashion Show sums up the major reasons why: 1.) Women are smart and strong. 2.) Um, hello. Awesome clothes. 3.) Yeah, OK, the camaraderie and charity between women is pretty…

Even if you haven’t been to the corner of Chicago’s Michigan Avenue and Monroe Street since 2004, chances are you’ve seen an image of one of two 50-foot tall glass towers, complete with a rotating roster of real faces literally spitting water on tourists and children. Responsible for bringing a…

Local artist Corey Godfrey is taking the erotic gaze back for the ladies. She uses “soft materials generally attributed to women” to mimic (and possibly mock) the lurid gazes created by visuals in erotic publications like mens’ magazines. Having been a crafter since her early childhood, Godfrey’s goal is to…

Normally car shows are highlighted by celebrity appearances and deals, deals, deals! But not this year. No, for the 50th anniversary of the O’Reilly Auto Parts AutoRama, the real draw isn’t an autographed 8-by-10, but a chance to glimpse some of the coolest cars from the last five decades–dragsters like…

Diaries, landscapes and imagined alter-egos aren’t far from things we as interact with on a daily basis. One might journal, track calories or a travel experience. One takes in landscapes pastoral and urban on any given day. And one surely imagines what the evil, angelic or genius twin would do…

When I was a child I had several of those bizarre compilations with kid versions of adult pop songs. One of my favorite songs was “Up, Up and Away,” followed closely by “Let the Sun Shine In/Aquarius”–which, of course, I had no idea would be a favorite yet again when…

Joe Pike doesn’t dick around. He’s a mercenary and a badass, and he’s seemingly got no qualms about his intense line of work…until his friend, another former mercenary, and his whole family are murdered by Eastern European mobsters. So, just as Pike must learn the ways of said Eastern Euro-mob…

Anyone who’s ever read Alice Walker’s The Color Purple, or even just seen the Spielberg film–hell, even seen part of it–knows what a harrowing yet jubilant life sweet Celie leads. Seems an appropriate translation then–taking that emotional and incredible journey from book to film and, finally, to musical. After receiving…

Technically, the main character is a male. And a director. One left unable to see and heartbroken and sort of promiscuous. But, don’t worry, Pedro Almodovar is known for nothing if not his female-centered stories, use of color and open homage and reference to classic styles and films and his…

The holidays are over, and 2010 has begun. I’m guessing you have some crap to get rid of. That Christmas tree? It’s not taking on any more water, friend. And if you didn’t get a new cell phone/PDA from someone who loves you, just go get one. It’s not like…

You know how radio DJs and music critics dub a hit “the perfect summer song”? Or you find a song that perfectly captures your “October mood”? Well, apologies to Grizzly Bear and Lady Gaga but someone got there first. Way first. Vivaldi’s Four Seasons Baroque concertos for violin nail every…

Let’s not even pretend that we’re really all that worried about the Detroit Pistons themselves. As of the time this article was written, they were eighth in their conference (though, we don’t want to get too cocky). It’s really their teeth we’re concerned with. After two of Houston Rocket Carl…

Are you the type who gets glitzed up to party into the wee hours on New Year’s Eve? Or do you prefer a more intimate, romantic celebration for the end of the decade? If you fall into the latter category, why not put on your cooking clothes and head to…

In most cases–and with all due respect to the reviews published in these pages—I prefer not to read movie reviews before I see a film. I like to make up my own mind and as strong-willed as I think I am, I can occasionally be swayed by a line or…

Nothing’s sexier than a little mystery. There’s also nothing sexier than crashing in a luxurious modern lofts (some that are even allergen-free) and getting a lavish breakfast in the morning. And right up there on the “Sexiest” Level with mystery and posh loft living is drinking responsibly. NYLO Plano at…

Love old movies? Do you really love a good black-and-white? Better yet, make it one with a detective tracking his way through a crazy murder mystery–yeah, we hear you loud and clear. Now, get out from in front of Turner Classic Movies for a night and check out one of…

You are not going to want to do this. You will not want to get out of bed to be at Flagpole Hill for the New Year’s 5-Mile Run at 10 a.m. But you will do it, won’t you? You’ll do it because your resolution is to get in shape…

If you dig on Christmas, you’ve got two days for which you (or someone near you) are going to have to bust ass to create a fab dinner. Traditionally, my family takes the more casual appetizer and tamale approach on Christmas Eve, but Stephan Pyles could tempt us away. At…

If you dig on Christmas, you’ve got two days for which you (or someone near you) are going to have to bust ass to create a fab dinner. Traditionally, my family takes the more casual appetizer and tamale approach on Christmas Eve, but Stephan Pyles could tempt us away. At…

Somewhere back between ages 13 and whatever fascinating age I am now, I misplaced my balance. Shortly after middle school, I found roller skating beyond my grasp, and now occasionally walking on a slope seems challenging…but then that could be a margarita at work. The Fort Worth Museum of Science…