Imagine a gathering of the world’s superheroes in one location–Superman, Batman, Captain America, Wolverine, The Hulk, Wonder Woman and Spiderman–all in the name of charity. But instead of spandex, these heroes wear white aprons and Crocs, and instead of superpowers, they all wield super-sharp knives. We’re talking about chefs here,…
Some countries require citizens to give a couple years of their life to military service, but America ought to require citizens to do a stint in food service. Pizza delivery is like a crash course in economics, customer relations and human psychology. It can also inspire; Jeremy Smith’s experiences in…
Once upon a time there was a princess who felt a pea through a dozen mattresses. And in another far, far away land there lived a girl named Cinderella. She wore a fabulous glass slipper while Snow White had seven little men to call her own. It’s true all of…
The ’90s had the Teletubbies with purple Tinky Winky, green Dipsy, yellow Laa-Laa and red Po. The colorful, controversy-ridden show lasted four years entertaining toddlers around the world. 2010 has The Wiggles with Aussies Sam, Murray, Jeff and Anthony. This group, focused on learning through song and dance, formed in…
Don’t go into All About Evil expecting some clever Bette Davis quotes or a tale about an up-and-coming young actress who schemes her way to the top, because you’ll be disappointed. If, however, you’ve got a taste for murder, mayhem and Natasha Lyonne, this is the film for you. Lyonne…
Gandhi, generally considered to be a pretty smart guy, once said no culture can live if it attempts to be exclusive. Expand horizons by immersing yourself in Mexican culture for an evening this weekend. The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, in partnership with the General Consul of Mexico and…
Could you survive in the wilderness? If left to your own devices, could you secure the basics–water, shelter, food? If you’ve ever walked through the forest and wondered, “Would that mushroom kill me?”, then join the Fort Worth Nature Center’s Edible Plant Walk. A guide will discuss local plants and…
You know those people who continually meddle in your life and just keep popping up everywhere, even if you move and change your phone number and create a secret Facebook profile they don’t know about? No, I’m not talking about your parents. (Call your mother, by the way. She misses…
It may seem an uncharacteristic move for Queensryche, much heralded in the past as a “thinking man’s metal band,” to create a tour that is focused almost entirely on sex. However, the current Queensryche Cabaret tour promises “lust, dancing and naughty fun” in addition to a bevy of go-go dancers,…
Now that Paula Abdul is no longer on American Idol, there is no reason for me to watch. Turns out, when you’re not taking a slug of beer every time she cries, slurs or stands to applaud, the show is much less enjoyable. But Paula or no Paula, Idol is…
Cyndi Lauper has been doing her thing for quite some time now, even though her thing changes from time to time. We were introduced to Lauper as a fun-loving girl in the ’80s. She turned out to have a lot more heart and soul than we first suspected, trying out…
The Yankees have had it rough lately. As they slide into the Ballpark for their upcoming series against our scrappy Rangers, they’ll have a couple of things on their mind. Obviously, the loss of their beloved George Steinbrenner to a massive heart attack a few weeks ago will still be…
Popular country music of today has evolved to something that probably makes Johnny and Hank turn over in their graves, and Merle just cringe really intensely. Funny that these exact individuals are the legends who most country superstars credit as their musical influences. That said, however pop-esque his sound may…
Strictly speaking, the two scrappy Irish kids in Lance Daly’s Kisses aren’t homeless, but in every sense that matters, they have only each other for shelter. Kylie and Dylan (played by Kelly O’Neill and Shane Curry, both plucked from Dublin schools and oozing forlorn defiance) live next door to each…
In Steve Carell’s first few episodes of the American version of The Office, his character, Michael Scott, hewed closely to the template created by the series’ British mastermind, Ricky Gervais. Scott, like David Brent before him, was cruel and obtuse, a nightmare of a boss who thinks he’s a leader…
After digging in the dirt with chisels and brushes for hours and days and weeks, a team of paleontologists in Wyoming discovered something that made enduring the sunburns and dust worthwhile. In 2007, the complete skeleton of an Allosaurus was discovered in the 150-million-year-old rock at Dana Quarry in the…
Empty Red Bull cans don’t have to be an unwelcome reminder of last night’s Jagerbombs. With a little imagination (and maybe a dash of Jager for inspiration) they can become a work of art. The maker of the energy drink asked artists, dabblers and anyone else with a creative streak…
Generally speaking, my feelings about Melissa Etheridge lie somewhere between drinking a room temperature soda and being stuck watching a Two and a Half Men marathon–sure, I don’t care for them all that much, but often times my laziness outweighs their mediocrity and I’m stuck partaking in the aforementioned meh…
Give ’em the old razzle-dazzle just like Billy Flynn. Stand on tables, tap your toes and belt out your favorite lyrics. Yes, it’s cheesier than Velveeta but no one can deny an infectious Broadway musical. The passion, the hocus pocus and the magic have been celebrated for decades. Just ask…
I suppose after years of people walking into the Lake Grapevine Runners and Walkers Clubhouse looking for beer and bait, something isn’t right. Perhaps it’s the sign out front that reads “Gro. Bait, Ice, Beer.” So the group is finally raising money to “just fix the durn sign.” The race…
This weekend, all six Market Street stores in the DFW area will take guests on a cowboy-style cattle drive of the taste buds, with stops to try food and Texas-grown produce during its Best of Texas Expo. The expo will feature a variety of meats from across the state, sauces…
Sure, Ludacris and Ciara headline K104’s Summer Jam. But the real stars are homegrown. Up-and-comer Trai’d is too young to even get into the clubs banging his “Gutta Chick,” but that’s not stopping him from “…popping bottles with some models at the bar” (not to mention “…blowing herb, sipping syrup,…
