Sure you can downward-dog and cobra and tree. You can meditate and balance your chi. You may have even dabbled in Tibetan Buddhism–I could throw a stick and hit a Dallasite who took a weekend’s worth of interest in the religion and it’s discipline when it came into “vogue.” But…
As the days get shorter and the cold fronts arrive with greater frequency, we often find ourselves longing for a trip south. We could play it safe and head for the beach, or–if we truly had our druthers–we could chase adventure on Mexico’s legendary Chihuahua-Pacific Railroad (Ferrocarril Chihuahua al Pacifico),…
When a discussion of foreign policy commences, I get sort of nervous and make a point not to make eye contact. The North-South Divide is the Mason-Dixon line, right? Kidding. Of course I know it has to do with the development and underdevelopment of countries–I love Wikipedia; those Wikifolk know…
For 17 years, Dallas artists have been honoring the the Virgen de Guadalupe, also known as the patron saint of Mexico, with drawings, paintings, photography and sculptures in her likeness. Considering her image has also been seen in tree trunks, toast and a variety of drips and stains, we’re sure…
As if shopping for presents didn’t cost enough money and peace of mind, shopping for holiday meals will also take its toll on your wallet and soul. Former Abacus executive chef and Top Chef contestant Tre Wilcox looks to continue that tradition this year, unless you think his Festive Holiday…
Usually, we wouldn’t recommend going to a sausage fest, but in this case we guess there can be an exception made to the rule. The GermanDeli Retail Store in Colleyville is celebrating Weihnachtsfest–or Christmas for us non-Teutons. The festivities include free food samplings, Glühwein, beer sampling, live music, surprises, prizes,…
Merriam-Webster’s Web site defines “grotto” as “1. Cave, 2. Artificial recess or structure made to resemble a natural cave.” In visual artist Adam Morey’s exhibition Grotto, he employs the use of light and its penetration of transparencies, its movement around opacities and other elements to achieve an unpredictable dialogue with…
Few things feel like more of a beat-down than a day at the mall hunting for gifts you pray your special someone doesn’t already have but know probably already does. Come on…there are only so many Coach purses or DKNY ties one person can own. And besides wanting to beat…
Ah, such fond memories of dancing through downtown Dallas in a tiny skirt in the dead of winter, shaking pom-poms around. The annual Neiman Marcus Adolphus Children’s Parade is a Dallas tradition and a fun thing to be a part of whether you’re marching, riding on a float, or drinking…
Blue Yule might be a super-apt description for Christmas this year, given the financial dire straits many of us are finding ourselves in right now. Between layoffs, escalating prices on almost everything and dwindling stock portfolios, it’s a little hard to find yourself in the Christmas spirit. And gift-giving this…
Maybe it’s because most horror movies have an element of cheese, or maybe it’s because when you read a horror story it allows for your own vivid images, but for whatever reason the book always seems scarier. Case in point: Groundhog Day. I don’t remember being scared, just annoyed. However,…
Culture isn’t just symphonies and sculptures, Dallas. As part of the Dallas Architecture Forum, world-renowned Boston architects Sheila Kennedy and Frano Violich discuss the energy, ethics, technology and artistry that goes into their work 7 p.m. Thursday (reception at 6:15 p.m.) at the Magnolia Theatre, 3699 McKinney Ave. Single tickets,…
The classic 1984 movie Footloose means lots of things to lots of people. It’s an inspiring tale of what one teenager with a dream can accomplish. It made the amazing Kevin Bacon a household name. It gave small town kids the courage to stand up for their right to dance,…
Back in the 1970s it was all black and white, wasn’t it? Everyone was listening to ELO and Supertramp, eating fast food only on special occasions and watching Sleestaks on Land of the Lost. And Bill Owens was literally shooting the black and white of it all for his photographic…
Confession: I love fruitcake. Not those gooey bricks sold at the drugstore. I’d rather have a nice, traditional dark loaf…preferably soaked in brandy or, better yet, bourbon, like the ones those Trappist monks at the Abbey of Gethsemani in Kentucky make. The cliched adage about not judging a book by…
A Christmas Carol meets CATS? Does Tiny Tim have a hairball? I’m confused. Actually, it’s Christmas Carol Miracle, put on by Creative Arts Theatre & School (meow), and it’s both feline-free and family-friendly. The musical takes place in small-town Texas in December 1939. A group of orphans from Abba House…
The calendar should be filling up just about now with all of your holiday dinners, parties, gift wrapping, shopping and volunteering. Leave room, though, for the three-day Dallas Indie Experience–a shopping event which should make even the squarest of squares find their inner hipster. Besides, where else can you mix…
Dirk Cussler is the son and protege of author Clive Cussler, as well as the namesake of his father’s famous protagonist, Dirk Pitt. In fact, father and son have co-written the past few Pitt novels, including the latest installment in the best-selling series, Arctic Drift. In this adventure, Dirk–the character,…
Beginning on Friday, the Dallas Opera presents Die Fledermaus (The Bat), Johann Strauss’ much-loved operetta. Commonly cited as a good introduction to opera, Die Fledermaus tells the story of Baron Gabriel von Eisenstein, his wife Rosalinde, their maid Adele and layer upon layer of deception. Add in a ball, revenge,…
So there’s this guitarist who was the first to use amplifiers, was friends with Muddy Waters and Howling Wolf, and inspired and influenced the likes of the Rolling Stones and Jimi Hendrix. Eric Clapton calls him his Elvis. Also, he’s got a thing for polka dots. Do you need to…
Surely only Henry Cho’s fellow Korean-Americans could relate to clean, Knoxville-drawled jokes about redneck buddies confused by the sound of a turn signal (providing the name of his 2006 special, What’s That Clickin’ Sound?), a Southern town renaming itself to match its misspelled water tower and being a clueless new…
Now that December’s finally here (yippee!), it’s time to gather up the kiddies and take ’em on some good, old-fashioned holiday outings. Might I suggest a leisurely drive through a well-to-do neighborhood to look at Christmas lights? Or bundling up and going caroling door-to-door? Wait, what’s that? You’re not broke?…
