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DJ Woodtronic Knows a Good Oddity When He Sees One, and He Sees Plenty in DFW

Photo by Allan Hayslip Known for his sophistication as a DJ, Reid Robinson (a.k.a. Woodtronic) gets groovy, laid back gigs spinning at spots like the Perot Museum and outdoor shows in Dallas Arts District. Not to say he can't pump (and punk) it up if needed...you can also see him spinning pretty reg ... More >>

Watch Thieves Smash Truck Through Glass Door, Steal Absurd Amount of Rangers Merchandise

The video above was taken at about 2:30 a.m. on Decenber 1 from inside the Texas Rangers store on McKinney Avenue. If you'll watch carefully -- or really if you just keep your eyes open -- you'll see the taillights of a white Ford pickup creep slowly backward, then smash through the glass door. Two ... More >>

A Girl Named Richard

Bigger and Brighter and Fried-er

Grease is the good word at the State Fair of Texas.

FRIED BREAKING NEWS: Fried Jambalaya, Fried Bacon Cinnamon Roll Win Big at State Fair of Texas

See also: The Fried Food Finalists Coming to the State Fair of Texas 2012 Last Wednesday, the eight finalists of the Big Tex Choice Awards were announced. Today, they gathered for an epic fried battle. Three judges (1310 The Ticket's Donovan Lewis, Representative Eric Johnson from the Texas House o ... More >>

Denton Artist's Show Celebrates Hijacked Images

Like most modern romances, Irby Pace fell in love in a Mac store. It happened when he was sliding his way across the photo roll on a demo Ipod, and there she was. He just knew. "I saw this one," said Pace while directing his eyes to the photo exhibition's flagship piece, an image of a girl's fac ... More >>

The Master List: The Best Things to Do in Dallas This Weekend, January 6-8

Cowboys fans can admit it: We cried a few sports tears when our playoff dream evaporated on Sunday night. But so be it. We know must move past another dismal season of professional football and look forward to the remaining college bowl games. Sure, these guys aren't making big money like Tony Romo, ... More >>

Last Night: Erasure at House of Blues

ErasureHouse of BluesSeptember 25, 2011Better than: Staying home and watching The Tank, The Swan, and The Balloon Live. A younger, leaner Erasure.​Roadies placed mysterious steaming white ceramic mugs on the Gargoyle-infested, Gothic-looking stage at the House of Blues. What could it be? Apple ... More >>

Brew At The Zoo: Where Else Can You Taste Craft Beers in the Presence of Giant Predators?

​By now you've probably noticed the banners across the top of our blogs or seen the Mixmaster post touting Brew at the Zoo September 10, but perhaps were hesitant to commit to a $30 ticket without knowing just which beers would be available. How about I just tell you that the ticket includes zoo ... More >>

Pop-ups, Food Trucks, iPads and Alchoholic Chocolate Milk the Hot Trends at NRA Show

The rapture didn't happen, but iPads as restaurant menus will.​Every year, chefs, restaurant owners and vendors take a week off, dust off the old expense accounts and meet in one of America's larger cities for a few days of snacking, drinking and pretending to be interested in a 3000W blender ... More >>

Seven Albums That Will Have Mom Thinking You Put Thought Into Her Mother's Day Gift

Don't forget, ungrateful and forgetful children: Mother's Day is this weekend.Fortunately, though, it's still two days off. And, if you're pressed for a gift idea or two, you still have time to pick up one of these special musical options for the lady who brought you into this world.

Three Shows Worth Seeing in Dallas Tonight

Not a bad Tuesday night coming at you this evening. After the the jump, we highlight the three best.

Dez Bryant Intent on Keeping It Real: The Latest Installment(s) in a Continuing Series

Dez Bryant's customized pendant, part of the stuff he allegedly hasn't paid for​Lying to the NCAA while at Oklahoma State. Bucking NFL tradition and not carrying Roy Williams' shoulder pads. Blaming the media. Cutting in line at The Apple Store. Being, according to Dallas police, invol ... More >>

First!: Apple Camper Justin Wagoner's Been Waiting All Week for An iPad2 -- And For The Missing Line to Form Behind Him

Patrick MichelsJustin Wagoner in his home-for-the-week on McKinney Avenue, where he's been waiting. This here is Justin Wagoner. Maybe you've read his name this week in The News. Maybe you the name mentioned in HuffPo: "Justin Wagoner Reportedly Forms First iPad 2 Line In Texas." Or on FrontBurner, ... More >>

As Feds Reveal Results From Operation Broken Trust, a Look at the Local Greatest Hits

​This morning in D.C., Attorney General Eric Holder met with the media to discuss Operation Broken Trust, a wide-ranging crime-bustin' effort conducted by an alphabet soup's worth of agencies intended to "protect American investors, to ensure the strength of our markets, and to prevent financial f ... More >>

Libertine Bar Offers Pair Of Tickets To Oktoberfest Dinner Next Week

​Speaking of Spaten Oktoberfest, this month's beer dinner at the Libertine Bar features five Spaten beers along with an Oktoberfest-inspired five-course meal. The dinner is at 7 p.m. next Wednesday, September 29. On the menu are apple and pear potato pancakes with spicy lingonberry sauce paired wi ... More >>

100 Favorite Dishes: Shrimp Cocktail
At TJ's Seafood Market

Photo by Steven Doyle​As a countdown to the Dallas Observer's "Best of Dallas" 2010, City of Ate is serving up 100 of the favorite dishes we crave, savor and hope to scarf down again soon. These dishes are in no particular order. Some are little known, others celebrated. Some are pricey, other ... More >>

100 Favorite Dishes: Champagne and Brie Soup
At St. Martin's Wine Bistro

​As a countdown to the Dallas Observer's "Best of Dallas" 2010, City of Ate is serving up 100 of the favorite dishes we crave, savor and hope to scarf down again soon. These dishes are in no particular order. Some are little known, others celebrated. Some are pricey, others can be eaten on the ... More >>

100 Favorite Dishes: Especial De Tacos At Tacos El Viajero

​As a countdown to the Dallas Observer's "Best of Dallas" 2010, City of Ate is serving up 100 of the favorite dishes we crave, savor and hope to scarf down again soon. These dishes are in no particular order. Some are little known, others celebrated. Some are pricey, others can be eaten on the ... More >>

Listomania: Five Music-Related Applications Steve Jobs Could Have Debuted Today.

Apple teased us with this image.​Earlier today, Steve Jobs unveiled "Ping," a new social media platform within iTunes. We think it's going to really take off--as well as solidify Apple's burgeoning reputation as the future Cyberdyne systems. In this light, we propose a few apps that Jobs could-hav ... More >>

100 Favorite Dishes: Black Bean Dip At Gloria's

Jesse Hughey​As a countdown to the Dallas Observer's "Best of Dallas" 2010, City of Ate is serving up 100 of the favorite dishes we crave, savor and hope to scarf down again soon. These dishes are in no particular order. Some are little known, others celebrated. Some are pricey, others can be eat ... More >>

100 Favorite Dishes: Black Bean Enchiladas
At Avila's Restaurant

​As a countdown to the Dallas Observer's "Best of Dallas" 2010, City of Ate is serving up 100 of the favorite dishes we crave, savor and hope to scarf down again soon. These dishes are in no particular order. Some are little known, others celebrated. Some are pricey, others can be eaten on the ... More >>

100 Favorite Dishes: Pollo Con Mole
At Carolina's Mexican Cuisine

​As a countdown to the Dallas Observer's "Best of Dallas" 2010, City of Ate is serving up 100 of the favorite dishes we crave, savor and hope to scarf down again soon. These dishes are in no particular order. Some are little known, others celebrated. Some are pricey, others can be eaten on the ... More >>

100 Favorite Dishes: Fried Tofu with String Beans in Lemongrass Sauce at Caravelle Chinese and Vietnamese Restaurant

​As a countdown to the Dallas Observer's "Best of Dallas" 2010, City of Ate is serving up 100 of the favorite dishes we crave, savor and hope to scarf down again soon. These dishes are in no particular order. Some are little known, others celebrated. Some are pricey, others can be eaten on the ... More >>

100 Favorite Dishes: Truffle Butter Popcorn at Tillman's Roadhouse

​As a countdown to the Dallas Observer's "Best of Dallas" 2010, City of Ate is serving up 100 of the favorite dishes we crave, savor and hope to scarf down again soon. These dishes are in no particular order. Some are little known, others celebrated. Some are pricey, others can be eaten on the ... More >>

100 Favorite Dishes: Prosciutto-Wrapped Figs at Hattie's

​As a countdown to the Dallas Observer's "Best of Dallas" 2010, City of Ate is serving up 100 of the favorite dishes we crave, savor and hope to scarf down again soon. These dishes are in no particular order. Some are little known, others celebrated. Some are pricey, others can be eaten on the ... More >>

100 Favorite Dishes: The Steak Bomb
At Kenny's Burger Joint

Photo by Steven Doyle​As a countdown to the Dallas Observer's "Best of Dallas" 2010, City of Ate is serving up 100 of the favorite dishes we crave, savor and hope to scarf down again soon. These dishes are in no particular order. Some are little known, others celebrated. Some are pricey, other ... More >>

100 Favorite Dishes: Lacquered Chinese Duckling at Five Sixty

​As a countdown to the Dallas Observer's "Best of Dallas" 2010, City of Ate is serving up 100 of the favorite dishes we crave, savor and hope to scarf down again soon. These dishes are in no particular order. Some are little known, others celebrated. Some are pricey, others can be eaten on the ... More >>

100 Favorite Dishes: Pork Carnitas
At Matt's Rancho Martinez

​As a countdown to the Dallas Observer's "Best of Dallas" 2010, City of Ate is serving up 100 of the favorite dishes we crave, savor and hope to scarf down again soon. These dishes are in no particular order. Some are little known, others celebrated. Some are pricey, others can be eaten on the ... More >>

100 Favorite Dishes: Carne Asada Plate
At Taqueria El Fuego

​As a countdown to the Dallas Observer's "Best of Dallas" 2010, City of Ate is serving up 100 of the favorite dishes we crave, savor and hope to scarf down again soon. These dishes are in no particular order. Some are little known, others celebrated. Some are pricey, others can be eaten on the ... More >>

100 Favorite Dishes: El Aragón at Tortas La Hechizera

​As a countdown to the Dallas Observer's "Best of Dallas" 2010, City of Ate is serving up 100 of the favorite dishes we crave, savor and hope to scarf down again soon. These dishes are in no particular order. Some are little known, others celebrated. Some are pricey, others can be eaten on the ... More >>

100 Favorite Dishes: Shrimp and Grits at Screen Door

​As a countdown to the Dallas Observer's "Best of Dallas" 2010, City of Ate is serving up 100 of the favorite dishes we crave, savor and hope to scarf down again soon. These dishes are in no particular order. Some are little known, others celebrated. Some are pricey, others can be eaten on the ch ... More >>

The Future Of MP3 Players? Hope Not.

Veggie Guy: Thanksgiving

​I would've really liked to spend this Thanksgiving with my brother and sister-in-law in Northwest Spain. They throw an amazing bash each year for all of their American friends, then take it to the clubs for late-night dancing and drinks. Fun times, for sure! My recently retired mother, however ... More >>

Sure, There's QuakeCon in August. But Sure to Be All the Rage? Id's Long-Awaited Rage.

For about a year, this is all folks have seen of id's new Rage, which will likely debut at QuakeCon.At last year's QuakeCon, held at the Hilton Anatole, id Software's John Carmack made a few announcements considered quite major at the time, among them word that the Mesquite-based developer was looki ... More >>

For the Big Fan of the AFI Dallas Film Fest, Some Movie News, Notes and Day Six Picks

Patrick MichelsHenry Selick, and friend Coraline, will receive the Texas Avery Award tonight at 7 at the Nasher Sculpture Center.So, before getting to today's AFI Dallas International Film Festival quick picks, this locally related film note: Former Dallas Observer film critic and all-round good egg ... More >>

Could Cell Phones Topple iPods?

Could your cellphone's ability to stream music render the iPod obsolete? Quite possibly.

Looks Like We Spoke A Day Too Soon About Tomorrowpeople's Availability on iTunes

Cansei de Ser Sexy

Donkey (Sub Pop)

Pop Quiz

Norah Jones is "Thinking About You"

Life's a Strip

Apple- or hickory-smoked bacon: Is there a difference?

Rain or Shine

We drove to the Austin City Limits Music Festival in ponchos, but we left wearing surgeon's masks

Frenchie Flash

Loosen up and enjoy the ride at Paris Vendôme

Now's the Time

Stereo on Strike gets in the Christmas spirit

Just getting good

The Promise Ring doesn't need an Emergency to start popping off

Save us from the Rainforest

Even with decent food, Rainforest Cafe makes appetites endangered species

Clear skies ahead

Fog City Diner endures a few rocky opening weeks, but promises great things to come