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December 1, 2011
World AIDS Day to Wrap Up With Speeches Downtown and a Service at Cathedral of Hope
The World AIDS Day broadcast from D.C., featuring the likes of Presidents Clinton, Dubya and Obama alongside Bono and Alicia Keyes, is livestreaming here. Tune in for "the beginning of the end," a reference to breaking news that researchers are now a little bit closer to an AIDS vaccine. Tonight ... More >>
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October 27, 2011
Got a Taste for … Brains?
The World AIDS Day broadcast from D.C., featuring the likes of Presidents Clinton, Dubya and Obama alongside Bono and Alicia Keyes, is livestreaming here. Tune in for "the beginning of the end," a reference to breaking news that researchers are now a little bit closer to an AIDS vaccine. Tonight ... More >>
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September 9, 2011
Kevin Brings the Bacon to Booker T.
Dallas Independent School DistrictGot stuck watching Footloose the other night -- what, like you're one to judge? Well, it was right before the warehouse scene. Who'd miss that? OK, sure, I'd had a drink, maybe two. It was late. Anyway. Can't believe Craig Brewer's remade the thing, due October 1 ... More >>
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June 17, 2011
Watch: Norah Jones Covers Johnny Cash at the 2011 Webby Awards
Sweet, sweet Norah.Back on Monday night, Norah Jones performed as part of the 2011 Webby Awards Gala in New York City. Why? Well, we're not so sure. But, hey, a nice performance nonetheless -- she covered Johnny Cash's "Ain't No Grave" with the help of a backing band and some superbly art directe ... More >>
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June 9, 2011
Mature Chops, Young PUPs
Sweet, sweet Norah.Back on Monday night, Norah Jones performed as part of the 2011 Webby Awards Gala in New York City. Why? Well, we're not so sure. But, hey, a nice performance nonetheless -- she covered Johnny Cash's "Ain't No Grave" with the help of a backing band and some superbly art directe ... More >>
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March 26, 2011
Homecoming Dance: Erykah Badu Returns to Arts Magnet to Raise Money (and, the Roof)
Dylan HollingsworthErykah Badu does know how to make the dramatic entrance, performing a capella before cracking the curtain to reveal the full band behindState Sen. Royce West was there; so too Cindy and Howard Rachofsky, former mayoral candidate and "homeless czar" Tom Dunning, Arts District ex ... More >>
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March 22, 2011
Erykah Badu To Perform At Friday Night Booker T. Washington High School Benefit
Booker T. Washington High SchoolTexas budget cuts have been looming over the heads of teachers and school boards alike in recent weeks, and Booker T. Washington High School, the DISD magnet for performing and visual arts, is no exception. But, with less money rolling in, the prestigious school h ... More >>
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March 3, 2011
Students, Parents and Friends Rally at the Wyly to Save Booker T. Washington's Teachers
Photos by Patrick Michels Korey Elizabeth Parker tells a packed Wyly Theater crowd why she's going to fight to protect her teachers' jobs at Booker T. Washington.Fired up over the very real chance that nearly half the teachers at Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts ... More >>
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March 1, 2011
Arts Magnet Supporters to Stage Community Meeting (Rally, Really) at Wyly Tomorrow
While we await some return phone calls, this just in: There's a "community meeting" scheduled for tomorrow night to discuss possible cuts at Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing & Visual Arts. Per the Dallas Friends of Public Education, the meeting -- which I've been told is re ... More >>
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February 10, 2011
The Most Challenging Stage...On Stage
While we await some return phone calls, this just in: There's a "community meeting" scheduled for tomorrow night to discuss possible cuts at Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing & Visual Arts. Per the Dallas Friends of Public Education, the meeting -- which I've been told is re ... More >>
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January 27, 2011
Nadia Washington
Journey (Self-released)
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January 19, 2011
DPD Arrests Ex-Arts Magnet Teacher for Improper Relationship With Student
Dallas CountyThe Dallas Police Department just sent word: Yesterday, a DPD detective arrested 36-year-old Michael D'Spain on a warrant for an improper relationship with a student. D'Spain was arrested at Farine Elementary School in Irving, where, according to his Linkedin profile, he's been teach ... More >>
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January 12, 2011
Late Bloomer: At Long Last, Director Julia Dyer Is Making Sister's Screenplay, Set in 1975 Dallas
I just had the pleasure of re-reading Jimmy Fowler's 1997 feature on Gretchen and Julia Dyer, who, long, long ago, took their movie Late Bloomers to Sundance, where it garnered raves and, finally, national distribution. I was reminded of it after reading a piece in Variety about The Playroom, whi ... More >>
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December 17, 2010
Ladies and Gentlemen, Stephen Sondheim
Photos courtesy the Dallas Indepedent School DistrictThe boy and I were listening to Tom Waits's rendition of "Somewhere" the other day -- over and over and over again, my bad. Still. A personal favorite, has been for years. There's a reason Stephen Colbert gushed over the Broadway great earlier ... More >>
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October 26, 2010
Norah Jones Performs "Chasing Pirates" With The Roots on Late Night With Jimmy Fallon, Preps Compilation Disc of Past Collaborations.
Booker T. Washington High School's own Norah Jones stopped by Late Night with Jimmy Fallon last night to perform "Chasing Pirates" from last year's The Fall with The Roots and to promote her upcoming release, ...Featuring, which serves as a collection of collaborations she's offered up over the cour ... More >>
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June 2, 2010
DC9 Live at El Sibil, Ep. 19: Dustin Cavazos
...and the YouTube.Pete's got plenty to say about Dustin Cavazos in this week's paper--so do yourself a favor and check out his take on the Oak Cliff hip-hop artist's upward trajectory of late. Check out this week's video from El Sibil, though, to hear it all direct from Cavazos--between cuts from h ... More >>
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April 15, 2010
Whatever You Do, Dance
...and the YouTube.Pete's got plenty to say about Dustin Cavazos in this week's paper--so do yourself a favor and check out his take on the Oak Cliff hip-hop artist's upward trajectory of late. Check out this week's video from El Sibil, though, to hear it all direct from Cavazos--between cuts from h ... More >>
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March 4, 2010
Mmm, Dallas
...and the YouTube.Pete's got plenty to say about Dustin Cavazos in this week's paper--so do yourself a favor and check out his take on the Oak Cliff hip-hop artist's upward trajectory of late. Check out this week's video from El Sibil, though, to hear it all direct from Cavazos--between cuts from h ... More >>
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September 14, 2009
Out Of Thin Air: "Making Ground" On the Woodall Rodgers Deck Park
Photos by Patrick MichelsMayor Tom Leppert and Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson with Linda Owen (second from left) and Sheila Grant of the Woodall Rodgers Park Foundation board.As much fun as Mayor Tom Leppert and Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson could have had shoveling dirt down onto rush hour traffic, thi ... More >>
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September 8, 2009
After President Obama's Speech, Ron Kirk Begs Students To Be Cool and Stay in School
Photos by Patrick MichelsRon Kirk answers students' questions at Booker T. Washington High School after President Obama's speech this morning.While President Obama's speech to students met a lukewarm reception at some schools around Dallas-Fort Worth, former Dallas mayor and current U.S. Trade Re ... More >>
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May 5, 2009
Right Now, the DISD Board is Probably Yelling At Each Other Behind Closed Doors
DISD board trustee Ron PriceAs I noted, earlier Jim's at 3700 Ross Avenue, where, at this very moment, the board of trustees is behind closed doors, no doubt arguing over the ramifications of the Texas Attorney General's opinion that the trustees should not have extended their terms from three years ... More >>
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February 19, 2009
No Big Deal, But Branford Marsalis Is Teaching Some Students Over At Booker T. Washington Right Now.
Must be nice to be a Booker T. Washington High School student. Especially today, as the kids over at the arts magnet on Routh Street, are getting quite the treat: a live performance and a lesson from Branford Marsalis. The 48-year-old Marsalis, who along with his brothers, is about as legendary as ... More >>
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December 11, 2008
Who Doesn't Have Something at Arts Magnet With Their Name On It?
During today's closed-door meeting of the Dallas Independent School District board, the trustees will tell superintendent Michael Hinojosa whether or not they, ya know, trust the dude. As in: The board will "deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or di ... More >>
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November 13, 2008
Will studios go down with the rest of the industry?
During today's closed-door meeting of the Dallas Independent School District board, the trustees will tell superintendent Michael Hinojosa whether or not they, ya know, trust the dude. As in: The board will "deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or di ... More >>
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July 25, 2008
The Arts Magnet Name Game Headed to Extra Innings
During today's closed-door meeting of the Dallas Independent School District board, the trustees will tell superintendent Michael Hinojosa whether or not they, ya know, trust the dude. As in: The board will "deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or di ... More >>
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July 23, 2008
DISD Board of Trustees No Doubt Thrilled About Tomorrow's Meeting
During today's closed-door meeting of the Dallas Independent School District board, the trustees will tell superintendent Michael Hinojosa whether or not they, ya know, trust the dude. As in: The board will "deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or di ... More >>
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July 22, 2008
An Arts Magnet By Any Other Name
During today's closed-door meeting of the Dallas Independent School District board, the trustees will tell superintendent Michael Hinojosa whether or not they, ya know, trust the dude. As in: The board will "deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or di ... More >>
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June 10, 2008
Edie and Norah Sounded Awful Good
During today's closed-door meeting of the Dallas Independent School District board, the trustees will tell superintendent Michael Hinojosa whether or not they, ya know, trust the dude. As in: The board will "deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or di ... More >>
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June 9, 2008
Lost's Elizabeth Mitchell on Being "Drummed Into Shape" at Arts Magnet
During today's closed-door meeting of the Dallas Independent School District board, the trustees will tell superintendent Michael Hinojosa whether or not they, ya know, trust the dude. As in: The board will "deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or di ... More >>
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June 6, 2008
Booker T. Washington Alums Come Home--And, Yes, That's HUGE
During today's closed-door meeting of the Dallas Independent School District board, the trustees will tell superintendent Michael Hinojosa whether or not they, ya know, trust the dude. As in: The board will "deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or di ... More >>
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May 22, 2008
Contempo Coalition
Local art galleries join forces
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April 17, 2008
Art Stroll
Get your fill of Dallas galleries
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April 3, 2008
View from the Top
Local choirs unite for peace
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March 13, 2008
Scrappy Doo
Booker T. students junk up a lobby
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February 29, 2008
Hey, Kids, George Michael and Kenny Goss Are Being Very Generous
Booker T. students junk up a lobby
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November 14, 2007
Two Local Reasons to Watch Runway, Like We Need 'Em
Booker T. students junk up a lobby
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September 13, 2007
Is the Arts Magnet Naming a Wing After You?
Booker T. students junk up a lobby
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May 17, 2007
Such a CADD
Galleries join contempo forces
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April 12, 2007
Idol Porn, Homegrown and Everything!
Galleries join contempo forces
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October 27, 2006
Lost No Longer
Galleries join contempo forces
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September 20, 2006
A Short Film Starring Erykah, Edie and Norah
Galleries join contempo forces
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August 10, 2006
The Gospel of Clear Skin
Djore sings at St. Luke
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May 27, 2004
This Week's Day-By-Day Picks
Djore sings at St. Luke
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March 25, 2004
Great Apes
This Endeavor is another wacky one
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November 20, 2003
MASS Appeal
Bernstein's Big D story
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November 6, 2003
Letters
Bernstein's Big D story
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September 18, 2003
Media Darling
Glass scores with a film fave
Music
May 30, 2002
The Gambler
Ty Thomas bets his future on his infamous con man pop and some high school sweethearts
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May 23, 2002
Birthday Bash
Arts Magnet High School is throwing itself a party
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January 21, 1999
Let's dance
Arts Magnet High School is throwing itself a party
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