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2011 Stories by Catherine Downes

• Katy Perry and Robyn's War of Words

  published July 28, 2011

  Immediately after it was announced in January that Swedish alt-pop sensation Robyn would be joining California-adoring pop mogul Katy Perry on... More >>

• Dallas Reggae Festival: Get Your Munchies

  published Jul 19, 2011

  The second annual Dallas Reggae Festival at Fair Park Band Shell (1465 First Ave.) takes place on Saturday, July 23, from 3 p.m. until 11 p.m. The festival features live entertainment, arts and crafts... More >>

• Buffalo Exchange Becomes a Gallery With New Showcase of Local Art

  published Jul 15, 2011

  Last night, Buffalo Exchange kicked off its first artist showcase, hosting a reception for local artists Justin Allen, Lucy Kirkman and Paul Windle. Art lines the upper walls of the neon blue resale ... More >>

• Messy Barbecue and Food Trucks at Deep Ellum Market This Saturday

  published Jul 15, 2011

  The Deep Ellum outdoor market is celebrating its first anniversary on Saturday, July 16. The free, monthly, market will be open from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m., featuring various arts and crafts, jewelry, k... More >>

• Herrera's Mexican Cafe Opens New Location on Fitzhugh

  published Jul 14, 2011

  The original Herrera's Mexican Cafe was located on Maple Avenue, right across the street from Observer HQ, where the lovable Grapevine Bar now resides. Amelie Herrera opened the restaurant in 1971, an... More >>

• With 9x9, the Dallas Museum of Art Lets You Graze and Gaze Well into the Evening

  published Jul 13, 2011

  Starting tomorrow night, the Dallas Museum of Art will stay open until 9 p.m. for nine Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, or until July 30. The event, called 9x9, includes artist discussions, perfor... More >>

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  Vintage Mobile Rolls Out For Its First Weekend At The Belmont

  published Jul 11, 2011

  The Vintage Mobile made its debut this past weekend outside the Belmont Hotel, and we over at The Mixmaster hopped on the opportunity to check out the green school bus-turned-mobile shop, being avid t... More >>

• The Vintage Mobile Reserves a Space at the Belmont for Some Saturday Shopping

  published Jul 08, 2011

  Jeremy and Kelsey Turner initially wanted to open a vintage store, but after checking out some of the mobile shops in Portland, Oregon, thought their very own shop-on-wheels might be neat. "Well, why ... More >>

• No Archetypal Artist

  published July 7, 2011

  New York City based freelance photographer Andrew Williams says that Archetypes, his current exhibit at The Magnolia Gallery, was... More >>

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  In Which Dallas Neighborhood Should Trader Joe's Set Up Shopr

  published Jul 06, 2011

  Trader Joe's, the trendy California-based, German-owned grocery store, has fans nearly as devoted as that other California-based chain. So when rumors swirled that the store has plans to set up shop i... More >>

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  Central 214's VIP (Very Important Pet) Party. Quite Possibly the Cutest Dinner-Party, Ever.

  published Jul 01, 2011

  Last night, Central 214 hosted their VIP (Very Important Pet) Pooch Patio dinner-party with proceeds benefiting Operation Kindness. Naughty Chef Blythe Beck made the rounds with her rescue pup, Sher... More >>

• Revolving Doors: Summer Cooks Up Some New Eateries

  published Jul 01, 2011

  Another month flies by, and with it, a batch of restaurants opened and closed. In-N-Out Burger set up shop in Dallas-proper this month, and surprisingly enough, wasn't bombarded by hoards of burger-lo... More >>

• Stoker's A Natural Beauty

  published June 30, 2011

  Native Texas painter Jim Stoker's works are irrefutably influenced by nature. His pieces showcase natural beauty like trees changing color or... More >>

• Eight Foodie Events for Your July 4th Weekend

  published Jun 29, 2011

  Fourth of July weekend, a time to grab a lawn chair, stock the cooler and sport American flag swag. We have a list of local spots that will be celebrating the long weekend by offering up fun, holiday-... More >>

• Central 214 to Host VIP (Very Important Pet) Party

  published Jun 24, 2011

  On Thursday, June 30, Central 214 is hosting a VIP (Very Important Pet) Pooch patio dinner-party with proceeds benefiting Operation Kindness. That night, party-goers and their canine friend(s) are inv... More >>

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  What You're Wearing This Week: Vintage And Strip-Mall-Style Collide

  published Jun 24, 2011

  Mary Anne Cox, 28. Purchasing Manager for Lights Fantastic. Coal Vines, Uptown. "I'm wearing jeans from Urban Outfitters, a necklace from Buffalo Exchange, vintage shoes, and a shirt from Ross, yes,... More >>

• Coal Vines Off-Menu Pizza Strikes a Vein

  published Jun 23, 2011

  Sure, any pizzeria somebody walks into technically offers off-the-menu items; the chefs will sprinkle some cheese and random toppings on a pie and voila! This being said, we weren't on the hunt for el... More >>

• Vintage Pop-Up Shop Pops Up On Commerce Street Tomorrow

  published Jun 22, 2011

  A vintage pop-up shop is springing up in Dallas this week, and virtually out of thin air. The 3,000 square foot space, located next to the Double Wide at 3500 Commerce is loaded with vintage goods, an... More >>

• Third Annual Taste of West Village Benefiting the North Texas Food Bank

  published Jun 21, 2011

  The West Village may seem more crowded than usual tonight, but before getting too upset about the traffic and cursing the fact that you have to park on the roof of the parking garage, rest assured tha... More >>

• Jump at a Chance to Feed Your Face and Help White Rock Lake

  published Jun 21, 2011

  This weekend, For The Love of The Lake -- a group of volunteers dedicated to the preservation of White Rock Lake Park -- is hosting a benefit for the White Rock Lake Foundation and the Friends of the ... More >>

• White Denim and Silver Chuck Taylors

  published Jun 17, 2011

  CJ DeMarx, 30. DJ/Merchandiser. Uptown. "I spray painted my white leather high-tops silver. My cardigan is from Urban Outfitters, my jeans are from the GAP and my necklace is from The Shining. Col... More >>

• Tweet Bird of Youth: Party With Us at Sons of Hermann Hall

  published Jun 16, 2011

  Sons of Hermann Hall turned 100 this year, but that doesn't mean the spot still doesn't know how to throw a badass party. The geriatric venue has been celebrating the big 1-0-0 with "100 Days of Celeb... More >>

• Why Celebrate Beer & Bonesr Because Dinosaur Parties Are Epoch!

  published Jun 15, 2011

  The Museum of Nature & Science (1318 S. Second Ave.) is hosting another Beer & Bones "after-hours" party.  -- not to be confused with a raging, post-bar sloshfest. Rather, the museum is s... More >>

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  Dance Five Hail Mary(XTC)s and Don a Red Dress with the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence

  published Jun 15, 2011

  The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence invite everybody -- yes, everybody -- to work a red dress and hit the dance floor Saturday at TMC in honor of their Red Dress Party. The Sisters of Perpetual Indu... More >>

• Treat Your Dad to a Fancy-Pants Lunch at the Landmark Restaurant All Week.

  published Jun 13, 2011

  Father's Day is a time to shower your dad with love and affection, and maybe even a gift or two or 10. And let's be real, one day really doesn't do many of our dads justice, so we guess that's why the... More >>