If you thought the gist of “happy hour” was already beyond reproach, Sfuzzi Uptown has inexplicably improved upon the concept. The philanthropic organization, Make My Day Mondays (MMDM) jaunts down to Texas for the first time Monday to benefit local charity Heroes for Children at the beloved haunt at 2533…
Dan Wolman’s beautifully shot 2010 film Gei Oni (Valley of Fortitude) depicts a young woman and her baby seeking a new life in late 19th-century Palestine after escaping a Russian pogrom. An adaptation of Shulamit Lapid’s best-selling historical novel by the same name, Gei Oni has its Dallas premier as…
If your mid-week lunch routine could use a pick-me-up, head downtown to Sammons Park on Wednesday for The Dallas Opera’s Brownbag Concert Series. The lunchtime concert begins at noon and features rising vocal stars from the DFW area. Designed to provide beautiful entertainment in a convenient package, the concert is…
It could be easy to assume that a film festival tied to one culture or one faith would be limited in its scope or relatability. The 16th Annual Jewish Film Festival of Dallas, presented Thursday through September 29 at Studio Movie Grill Dallas, Zale Auditorium at the J and Angelika…
Movies are pretty fun in general, but the Texas Theatre never fails to inexplicably improve upon an already-winning model. Last night they announced a “Woody and Diane Look-Alike Contest” to hype Friday’s night’s screening of the 1977 classic Annie Hall, on 35 mm. Considered Allen’s magnum opus, the film controversially…
For a four-year-old, Fashion’s Night Out has become quite the monster. Beginning at happy hour on Thursday, September 6, this shopping fête runs all night and even has after parties. What this means for you: 1.) Runway shows everywhere. 2.) Lots of champagne. 3.) An intense shopping/bonding experience with your…
Over Labor Day weekend, North Texas’ finest nerds flew their cosplay flags proudly at the Dallas AnimeFest. We picked out our ten favorite outfits for you to admire. Can’t get enough? See the other 20 photos on our slideshow…
Fort Worth native/New York transplant, K8 Hardy isn’t a stranger to fashion. She’s written zines on the topic and has worked as a stylist, but neither of those touchstones will inspire her runway show, scheduled for October 4 at the Dallas Contemporary. This catwalk is a vehicle for performance art…
See also: Dallas’ Seven Best Post-Theater Hangs Dallas doesn’t really have a theater “season.” With more than 50 professional and semi-professional companies crowding the stages, there’s hardly a weekend when there aren’t new shows popping up. But the weekend starting September 6 presents a crazy-busy blitz of plays and musicals…
See also: All This Fall You Can Get Drunk on Artinis and Help the Local Art Scene While the details haven’t been officially released, Klyde Warren Park announced via Facebook this morning that Dallas native, occasional introspective indie movie actor, sometime Hollywood A-lister and general sexy beast Owen Wilson will…
See also: Richard Doherty’s Photos at Mighty Fine Arts Will Remind You of Our Beautiful Detritus Fort Worth’s Kimbell Art Museum announced yesterday that it will offer docent-guided tours in Spanish to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. The free 45-minute tours will take place each Saturday Correction: Sunday at 1 p.m.,…
See also: Courtney Kerr, Dallas Fashion Blogger Whose Closet We Covet, Scores Bravo Show Sol LeWitt explained conceptual art best: “In conceptual art the idea or concept is the most important aspect of the work … The idea becomes a machine that makes the art.” I’ve had bar fights over…
See also: The Pools of Hawaiian Falls Adventure Park Will Soon Be Filled With … Dogs Chances are, whether you consider yourself a “foodie” or not, you’ve heard so much about this year’s State Fair of Texas food offerings that you can easily name at least three of the eight…
See also: Dallas’ Five Best Historical Museums Everyone works differently, so determining the best places in Dallas to study or work is far from an exact science. Some people need ambient sound to stay focused; others require a bucolic retreat to best absorb knowledge. When you hit the wall and…
See also: An Art Show For Dogs? Finally Sometimes we wish it were possible to infuse class and sophistication through an IV drip, but until then, we’ll keep reaching for the stars, unrequited. The next best thing, however, comes this fall when a host of local restaurants have made it…
See also: 16 Awesome Things To Do In Dallas On Labor Day Weekend Speaking with a classic-car enthusiast like Rusty Davis is both inspiring and infectious. It’s no wonder that shortly after hiring him at Trees, the venue’s owner, Clint Barlow, wound up buying himself a champagne colored ’64 Lincoln…
See also: Dallas Handmade Arts Market’s Grand Opening is This Weekend Sometimes you have to take the plunge, no matter how terrifying. Early this year, Jorge Herrera walked away from a successful and secure career in the financial world because he had a dream, both for his own professional gratification…
See also: 45 Movie Trends That Need to Die Right Now (A Sequel) Oh. Great. This is just fucking GREAT. You, lucky fucking you, have a full day to buy a fucking Groupon for the Anger Room, the undisclosed location that lets normal Dallas folks smash stuff as therapy when…
See also: So, Dallas, There’s Going to Be an Art Exhibition in a Swimming Pool In The Parent Crap, Alice Laussade chronicles life as a mom in Dallas. Worried you’re screwing up your kid? Tweet questions to @thecheapbastard and she’ll confirm that, yes, you’re screwing up your kid. Being a…
See also: Lucien Freud’s Portraits are Skilled, Smart and Sad, and He Probably Had Sex with Them At times like this, I don’t mind having two virtually useless degrees in the humanities, though it is a crushing reality that would normally inspire any reasonable person to routinely sob herself to…
See also: The Five Best Bald Actors on DFW Stages Dallas is one of a limited pocket of US cities getting this new-to-America Jet Li flick in 3D. Opening Saturday the 31 at AMC NorthPark 15, Flying Swords of Dragon Gate brings you sweeping Ming Dynasty landscapes flooded with magical…
See also: Sandra Fluke, Rush Limbaugh’s Favorite Slut, Will Speak at SMU Can you feel it? That long weekend is coming to pluck you out of your cubicle hell and usher you into a three-day run of good times. Los Straightjackets are going to help too; they’re playing the after-party…
