Email Author Katey Margolis

2011 Stories by Katey Margolis

• Following in Pheidippides' Footsteps

  published December 1, 2011

  What better way to stave off the holiday pounds than to run a marathon? Join thousands of other runners on Sunday morning for the 42nd annual... More >>

• You Think Your Family's a Pain

  published November 24, 2011

  After the leftover turkey has been put away and the last of the relatives has been shipped off, there is a good chance you will be ready to step... More >>

• Take the Pineapple and Run

  published November 10, 2011

  What if, instead of getting a jump on your holiday shopping or looking up oyster stuffing recipes online, you spent this Saturday getting lots of... More >>

• Walk Like a Man

  published October 27, 2011

  Fans of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons will be thrilled to know that The Midtown Men are coming to town. Reuniting four stars from the... More >>

• Homesick Homecoming

  published October 20, 2011

  In recent years, Lisa Fain’s blog, Homesick Texan, has provided fans in and out of the Lone... More >>

• Conquering Culinary Challenges

  published September 29, 2011

  Living with celiac disease or severe food allergies is no easy task. A casual dinner out becomes an almost insurmountable chore. The impending... More >>

• Impressive Ink

  published September 22, 2011

  Austin tattoo phenom Jason Brooks, owner of Great Wave Tattoo, brings his unconventional art to Big D, and he's not just showing off a few... More >>

• Arresting Comedy

  published September 1, 2011

  The Guard (2011), written and directed by John Michael McDonagh in his feature directing debut, is a comedic cop story set in... More >>

• A Labor of Love

  published September 1, 2011

  Looking for a fun way to work off the holiday weekend barbecue overload? Monday morning, you will have the opportunity to do just that in the... More >>

• A Mod Revival

  published August 25, 2011

  Quadrophenia (1979) is more than just a movie. It's a glimpse into a young man's complicated life. It is 1965 in London and... More >>

• Will You Bet On 21?

  published June 30, 2011

  Looking for a way to make a difference in your weight before summer hits full-force? Now's your chance. Dr. Neal Barnard details his three-week... More >>

• Plum Good Reading

  published June 23, 2011

  I'm not really a fan of popular fiction. As a librarian on the front lines at a public library, this can be problematic. A patron will approach... More >>

• A History Of Horrors

  published June 16, 2011

  When Adolf Hitler and the Nazis set out to create a "master Aryan race," it wasn't only the Jews they wanted to do away with. Although Jews were... More >>

• Calling All Nerds

  published June 9, 2011

  You wouldn't know it to look at Chris Hardwick, with his boyish good looks and his scruffy, hipster look, but he is a nerd. No, not a music... More >>

• It's a Furshion Show

  published May 19, 2011

  If you love dogs as much as you love fashion, then you can't miss the Fashion Group International of Dallas event, Four Legged Fashion: Canine... More >>

• Isn't She?

  published May 5, 2011

  Pretty in Pink is one of a handful of movies I will watch anytime. I mean, I would watch it every day if it presented itself every... More >>

• Bone Up On Photography

  published April 28, 2011

  If you're like us and can't get enough of cute dogs and doggy photos, Frisco Arts is hosting a free event featuring local photographer Fran... More >>

• The Babies Will Thank You Later

  published April 14, 2011

  If you like a good walk and care about healthy kiddos, you should definitely join the March of Dimes annual March for Babies on Saturday at White... More >>

• They Stay The Same Age

  published March 31, 2011

  When Dazed and Confused--Richard Linklater's neo-classic film about the last day of school in small-town Texas in 1976--came out in... More >>

• The King of Shorts

  published March 17, 2011

  Over the past several years, feature-length animation has won favor with everyone from your four-year-old to your English professor. If you enjoy... More >>

• Beyond Fish And Chips

  published March 10, 2011

  Are you an adventurous beer-lover looking for something more? Well, we have the class for you, and it's not just about perfecting your jalapeno... More >>

• A Comic Pounding

  published February 24, 2011

  I consider myself somewhat of a comedy nerd, following comics' careers and listening to comedy podcasts. I also listen to NPR's Wait... More >>

• Drumline

  published February 17, 2011

  Japan's preeminent performing arts ensemble, Kodo, integrates taiko drumming--a uniquely Japanese style of percussion played with uniquely... More >>

• Super Laughs

  published February 3, 2011

  Who knew that after all was said and done, the two youngest Wayans brothers would be the funniest and most successful? That seems to have... More >>

• Dirt Don't Hurt

  published January 27, 2011

  Oh, the disaster that is our "gardening!" We really want to succeed, but we just seem to kill all plant life in our wake. Our thumb is the... More >>