Email Author Catherine Downes

2011 Stories by Catherine Downes

• Our Five Favorite of Afterimage Gallery's 40 Exceptional Photographs

  published Nov 04, 2011

  Afterimage Photo Gallery is celebrating its 40th anniversary with the 40 Exceptional Photographs exhibit through Tuesday, November 15. Ben Breard opened the gallery in the fall of 1971, and while Af... More >>

• The Birth of Bistro 31, the Death of Heart Attack Grill and More Movement from Last Month in Dallas Dining

  published Nov 01, 2011

  October has been a busy month for restaurant owners in Dallas, with many restaurants opening and some closing their doors for good. Some notable additions to the city include Vegan cafe, V Spot and Al... More >>

• What's Gray and Black and Pink All Overr This Look Seen at Sons of Hermann

  published Oct 31, 2011

  Name: Megan Sears, 27 Occupation: Speech therapist Location: Sons of Hermann Hall Style breakdown: Free People sweater, Target tights, velvet dress, ALDO necklace, Irregular Choice shoes. Influen... More >>

• Here Are Some Photos of the V Spot

  published Oct 27, 2011

  Dallas welcomed yet another sexual double-entendre named eatery to the scene on Wednesday: the V Spot Vegan Cafe. I paid a visit to the tiny space, wedged between the Pearl Cup and We Are 1976 on He... More >>

• Thrifty Finds and Timex Keep This Look Ticking at Reno's

  published Oct 27, 2011

  "I'm inspired by the 90s. I often [revert] back to my '90s, pre-teen self." Name: Blakely Soileau, 28 Occupation: Hair stylist Location: Reno's Chop Shop Style breakdown: "Vintage purse from Va... More >>

• Missile

  published October 27, 2011

  Missile put the pedal to the metal on City Animals, their in-your-face, five-song EP that clocks in at just over 13 minutes. That's not much... More >>

• Paging Dr. Doolittle

  published October 13, 2011

  New media artist Brittany Ransom is a visual, interactive artist who examines the divide between human, animal and environment. Take for... More >>

• Amelia Victoria Embodies Band Geek Chic in Bellbottoms and 3D Glasses

  published Oct 21, 2011

  "I'm going for 'geeky band nerd' tonight, hence the 3D glasses" Name: Amelia Victoria, 24 Occupation: Yoga instructor Location: Reno's Chop Shop Style breakdown: "The Gorehounds t-shirt (because... More >>

• And the Winners Are ... You

  published October 20, 2011

  A few years ago, you'd hear the happy-go-lucky, impossibly supportive local music fans shout their rallying cries, and you'd smile because,... More >>

• Taylor Work(s) Blondie-Inspired Look in Deep Ellum

  published Oct 19, 2011

  "I never want to be one person, I always want to be different." Name: Taylor Work, 21 Occupation: Makeup stylist for NARS Location: Deep Ellum Style breakdown: Vintage blouse, Cheap Monday jean... More >>

• Gallerycat's Gonzales Rocks Cheap Chic at Dada

  published Oct 17, 2011

  "I just learned how to tie a bow tie in the last year, so I've started collecting bow ties." Name: Angelo Gonzales Occupation: Front man in Gallerycat Location: Dada Style breakdown: "Old Navy ... More >>

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  Time for a Pumpkin Beer Taste Test

  published Oct 13, 2011

  It's that time of year, when pumpkin-flavored, -scented and -shaped merchandise invades virtually every supermarket, convenience store, coffee shop, liquor store, restaurant and bar. Pumpkins are ever... More >>

• East Meets West Meets Wall

  published October 6, 2011

  Craighead Green Gallery (1011 Dragon St.) presents a First Launch exhibition of works... More >>

• Sarah Jaffe

  published October 13, 2011

  The Way Sound Leaves A Room is a short compilation of cover songs and demos intended to hold fans over while adored Denton-based... More >>

• Hey, It's The First Ever Art Of Knox Street Festival

  published Oct 11, 2011

  On Saturday, October 22, Knox Street is hosting its first ever "Art of Knox" street festival. The event is being promoted as a celebration of all the different art forms the Knox neighborhood has to... More >>

• Mannequin Advertises Free Public Art Exhibit, The Art of Sitting

  published Oct 10, 2011

  Outside of Murray Street Coffee Shop in Deep Ellum a neon spray painted mannequin sits, chained to the base of a tree. Aurora is spelled out across her chest and right leg in stickers, and a presuma... More >>

• Matching Socks Required: Heather Rocks Two-Toned Oxfords at the Meddlesome Moth

  published Oct 07, 2011

  Name: Heather Clark, 25 Occupation: Graphic Designer Location: Meddlesome Moth Style breakdown: "My shirt is from Anthropologie, tank top is from Target, pants and shoes are from Urban Outfitters... More >>

• The Dallas Half-Priced Food and Drink Calendar

  published Oct 06, 2011

  Dallas loves its half-priced food and drink deals, and we're no different. That's why we built the above calendar of half-price food and drink deals, listing the restaurant and time under each day. ... More >>

• Duran Duran's Roger Taylor Tells Us Why He Wishes He'd Kept His '80s Wardrobe

  published Oct 04, 2011

  Let's be real: If you've never heard of Duran Duran you clearly haven't been paying attention for the last three decades. Love 'em or hate 'em, the supergroup wrote some of the most memorable songs ... More >>

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  October's Openings and Closings from the Dallas Restaurant Scene

  published Oct 04, 2011

  As summer comes to an end, a number of restaurants have opened and closed their doors. In-N-Out Burger continued its Texas growth with an Arlington location late last month. Lover's Lane Olive Oil Com... More >>

• Taylor Channels Her Grandma's Style at the Granada.

  published Oct 03, 2011

  "My grandma is the woman."Name: Taylor Rea Location: The Granada Theater Occupation: Singer in Zhora Style breakdown: "Knockoff Jeffrey Campbell wedges, roommate's clutch, grandma's vintage ring... More >>

• A Missile of New Wave Fashion Hits the Granada

  published Sep 28, 2011

  "Whatever music I'm listening to is how I look..."Name: Ariel Bender, 30 Occupation: Guitar player in Missile Location: The Granada Theater Style breakdown: Thrift store shirt and shoes, vintage ... More >>

• Sundress

  published September 29, 2011

  After undergoing a few name changes (from This Old House to Odyssey and, finally, to Sundress) as well as a few lineup changes, Denton's... More >>

• Bui in Bowtie and Boots

  published Sep 26, 2011

  "Everyday I look in the mirror and tell myself I'm the best thing in the universe. I'm not conceited, it just comes with the territory." Name: Linh Bui, 21 Location: The Granada Theater Style brea... More >>

• Last Night: Erasure at House of Blues

  published Sep 26, 2011

  ErasureHouse of BluesSeptember 25, 2011Better than: Staying home and watching The Tank, The Swan, and The Balloon Live. rRoadies placed mysterious steaming white ceramic mugs on the Gargoyle-infest... More >>