Email Author Jamie Laughlin

2012 Stories by Jamie Laughlin

• The Pin Show: A Runway Worth Sitting For

  published February 23, 2012

  In a city fueled by fashion there are few runway shows featuring work by independent designers. The Pin Show, an annual worship service to... More >>

• The Sketchy World Of Don Hertzfeldt

  published February 16, 2012

  In his famous short film Rejected, Don Hertzfeldt depicts himself as a down-on-his luck illustrator who acts out his spiraling... More >>

• John Leguizamo: Shape-Shifting Ghetto Klown

  published February 16, 2012

  John Leguizamo, by all scientific standards, is only one man but you suspect otherwise during his stage shows. Is he channeling dark magic? Is he... More >>

• “Black Don't Crack”

  published February 9, 2012

  Paul Mooney is as much a yarn-spinner as he is a comic. Attend one of his live shows and you'll understand: it feels more like sitting... More >>

• Art/Music Road Trip!

  published February 9, 2012

  Whatever you’re doing today just cancel it. Gas up your tank, snag a couple friends, and put Webb Gallery in your phone’s... More >>

• "Black Don't Crack"

  published February 9, 2012

  Paul Mooney is as much a yarn-spinner as he is a comic. Attend one of his live shows and you’ll understand: It feels more like... More >>

• Shepard Fairey Dusts Dallas

  published February 2, 2012

  When LA street artist, DJ, and all-around Rad Dude, Shepard Fairey comes to town, Big D lights up brighter than the Omni Hotel and that... More >>

• Conquer Your Super Hangover

  published February 2, 2012

  Did the Super Bowl do you dirty? Are you feeling the punishing aftermath of all-day drinking? Do you feel like an injured athlete, limping off of... More >>

• Strut, Don't Run, to What to Wear

  published January 26, 2012

  Tired of your typical happy hour? Want to see a fashion show, sample snacks and cocktails, score some cool swag and do some celeb watching? For... More >>

• It's Good to Be the King

  published January 19, 2012

  Getting cast in Elvis Lives!, the touring homage to the Big E, is not easy (think Highlander for stage impersonators). The worldwide... More >>

• David Blaine: His Only Crime is Being Awesome

  published January 12, 2012

  When a stranger runs up to you and steals your watch, you’ve been mugged. When David Blaine chats you up, and is then holding your... More >>

• Who Wants a Comedian When They Can Have a Psychopath?

  published January 12, 2012

  If you were to see an X-ray of Pablo Francisco’s cranium, it would be a meticulously constructed Rube Goldberg device. The sassy... More >>

• Ladies: We’re Going to Empower the Shit Outta You

  published January 12, 2012

  Hey girlies, let’s chat. We all know how traditional ladies’ nights go down: You and your besties get dolled up, have cheap drinks,... More >>

• The MAC is Back

  published January 12, 2012

  Back from a brief hiatus, the McKinney Avenue Contemporary is boasting a power-packed, three-component show. The largest of the three... More >>

• Jake Johannsen: He’s a Nice Boy

  published January 5, 2012

  A popular perception is that a clean comedian is a boring comedian. That if you're not in a constant state of duck-and-cover to avoid plummeting... More >>