Art happens. And against all predictions of doom and gloom for the arts in 2009, theaters in and around Dallas and Fort Worth kept making it happen. The opening of the Wyly Theatre and the Winspear Opera House, and the emergence of small, daring companies such as Level Ground Arts,…
With its globs and smears of vivid color, New Orleans artist James Michalopoulos’ work has a blurry, watery look to it that makes it feel as if you’re looking at it through a rain-coated window–or through the cheery haze of a few drinks. So it’s no surprise to find out…
Four of the most famous Disney characters–Mickey, Minnie, Goofy and Donald–are taking a break from their jobs at Disney World, rounding up a few famous friends and bringing their Rockin’ Road Show to Dallas. They’ll set out on a crazy trip where audiences can participate and help find the best…
Let’s recount the decade that was, shall we? After Y2K failed to end life as we know it, the Supreme Court decided to do so by installing George W. Bush. Then came 9/11 and the ensuing wave of fear, with the accompanying jingoism and saber-rattling resulting in a bullshit war…
Just because the holidays are over doesn’t mean you have to stop snacking. The Four Seasons European-style market at Firewheel Town Center offers some sweet-priced treats–peanut-butter pyramids, handmade truffles, almond toffee and much more–starting in the $3 range. Remember: Sharing is caring. Just try to make it home from the…
The Chamber Music Society of Fort Worth is hosting their annual Mostly Mozart New Year Celebration Concert on Saturday with a 2 p.m. performance at the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, 3200 Darnell St. Featured pianist Adam Golka is only 22 years old, but has already performed at Carnegie…
Does your New Year’s resolution involve a deep, introspective search for the meaning of your own existence? Then check out this Saturday’s open house from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Dallas School of Metaphysics, 5832 Live Oak St. You can tour the facility, meet the staff, sign up for…
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…
You make resolutions every year, but sometimes you just need a little bit of help when it comes to keeping them. If one of your New Year’s resolutions is to spend more quality time with the fam, then the Lone Star Circus has just what you need to kick off…
We all have addictions, even if we aren’t aware of it–don’t worry, I’m not getting all Dr. Drew on you. Some are addicted to crack cocaine, others have an uncontrollable urge to always have sex (I’m looking at you, David Duchovny), and then we have the kleptos. On the other…
We all have addictions, even if we aren’t aware of it–don’t worry, I’m not getting all Dr. Drew on you. Some are addicted to crack cocaine, others have an uncontrollable urge to always have sex (I’m looking at you, David Duchovny), and then we have the kleptos. On the other…
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…
With all the Champagne and cocktails you’ll be downing as you count down to 2010, don’t you think it’s a good idea to pad your stomach with some delicious cuisine before you go filling it with alcohol? And considering that hardcore vegan diet you’re committing yourself to come January 1,…
Look, if you’re going to get smart-ass about the name of the “Backdoor” comedy club, you most certainly deserve to be in the audience and not onstage. See, the Backdoor’s annual New Year’s Eve extravaganza is coming up, and it’s way better to be drunk and laughing at the jokes…
With all the Champagne and cocktails you’ll be downing as you count down to 2010, don’t you think it’s a good idea to pad your stomach with some delicious cuisine before you go filling it with alcohol? And considering that hardcore vegan diet you’re committing yourself to come January 1,…
When you’re growing up, people say Mom always knows best. And for the most part, they’re right, but there comes a time in everyone’s life when you just have to grow up, move out and take your dirty laundry with you. Come on, you knew it had to happen sometime…
I tend to spend New Year’s Eve–Champagne glass in hand–ensconced on the couch, growing increasingly paranoid as Rod Serling introduces weird tales on The Twilight Zone. But I might reconsider my plans this year and head on over to the Dallas Symphony Orchestra to ring in 2010 in an equally…
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…
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…
As the holidays wind to a close, what better way to celebrate their demise than with an evening of dysfunctional family-based comedy courtesy of Christopher Titus? You might remember him from his long-ago-canceled Fox series, Titus, or perhaps that show’s source material, the acclaimed one-man show Norman Rockwell Is Bleeding…
As the holidays wind to a close, what better way to celebrate their demise than with an evening of dysfunctional family-based comedy courtesy of Christopher Titus? You might remember him from his long-ago-canceled Fox series, Titus, or perhaps that show’s source material, the acclaimed one-man show Norman Rockwell Is Bleeding…
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…
