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February 6, 2012
No Room at the Inn? It's February, But The Soupman Already Needs a Christmas Miracle.
For seven years David Timothy has brought to the Hyatt Regency downtown 500 homeless people for a Christmas dinner, followed by a night's stay in a warm bed; as Mayor Mike Rawlings said during this year's event, "it's the way we do things in Dallas -- in a classy way." But this morning Timothy so ... More >>
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December 26, 2011
Better Late Than Never, Tiger Darrow and Paul Slavens Kicked Out a Christmas Jam
Several Friends of Unfair Park have already requested one song for next year's Christmas special on K-Ticket: Tiger Darrow and Paul Slavens's "Santa Claus is Coming," which, per the note affixed to the Soundcloud, was finished just in time for his arrival in the wee small hours of Christmas morni ... More >>
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December 23, 2011
Listomania: Ten Best Indie Christmas Songs
It's that time of the year where you're sure to hear all the classic Christmas songs -- the exact same songs you listened to the year before. Snooze! Enter the indies, adding their own twist to your holiday favorites so you don't get sick of them. Okay, so we threw in a couple oldies, but the ... More >>
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December 23, 2011
Request Lines Are Now Open For the Christmas Eve Holiday Music Spectacular on The Ticket
I've just been informed the office is closed, which would explain why there's nobody here -- I just thought all the new kids got scared off by Hot Fudge Fridays.It's just as well. I've spent the better part of the last two weeks collating and curating jingle-bell rock, funky Jesii and other holid ... More >>
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December 21, 2011
Declaring War on the War on the War on the War on the War on Christmas
Man. I cannot believe it. Just got back in the house. Catching my breath. Had to wade into the crowd out there on the street. Major neighborhood squall. We've been waiting 20 years for the city to patch our street. They have big crews out there now doing it -- and a bang-up job from what I h ... More >>
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December 20, 2011
Let There Be Latkes: Eight Reasons Gentiles Should Appreciate Hanukkah, Too
FlickrDo you have these at Christmas. DO YOU?As we all well know from years and years of church and advertising, there are plenty of reasons to appreciate Christmas: Mistletoe, candy canes, presents, Santa, Christmas Lights, presents, holiday songs, holiday drinking, holiday hams, holiday nut ... More >>
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December 19, 2011
It Was Packed the Night They Lit Up Downtown For Christmas. But That Was a Month Ago ...
Like I said one long month ago, the kick-off to CityLights 2011 was quite the spectacular-spectacular -- though till I saw the freshly minted video above, I had no idea how spectacular. (Like, Vegas spectacular -- like everything else of late in this town.) We arrived shortly after Santa zipped down ... More >>
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December 16, 2011
City of Ate's Holiday Gift Guide
Get lit with this drinking fountain from Nostalgia Electrics. It's getting late. There are only eight shopping days left before Christmas. If you're doing your shopping online, you should blow off work the rest of the day and get to it. We've compiled a list to guide you. These unique items w ... More >>
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November 30, 2011
A Look Back at 11 Crazy-Great Holiday TV Moments
T'was the night(s) before Christmas and all through the house, not a creature was stirring 'cept you and your mouse. Click, click, click to these 11 merry moments of TV Christmas specials past -- some classic, some bizarre -- preserved online and ready to be rediscovered on YouTube and Hulu. Prese ... More >>
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November 25, 2011
Poster Of The Week: A Spune Christmas at Dan's Silverleaf
This week's poster comes to us from artist Scott Spooner, who sends us a quirky take on a Christmas party.Spune Productions throws some great parties year-round, and the poster for their Christmas party, which will take place on Sunday, December 11, at Dan's Silverleaf in Denton, manages to captu ... More >>
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November 22, 2011
People On Vacation Ready Debut The Carry On EP, Offer Free Christmas Song
People On Vacation have been a thing for some time now -- almost two years according to the introductory band video we posted earlier this year. Billing themselves as a sort of local supergroup, Smile Smile's Ryan Hamilton and Bowling For Soup's Jaret Reddick have been working on their debut The ... More >>
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December 24, 2010
Good Friday: The Merry Christmas Edition
Like Santa, we wrote this list and checked it twice.Shows are a little skimpy this weekend, but what do you expect? It's Christmas! There's still a handful of things to do, though. Take these shows that we've already mentioned this week:On Friday, White Light presents Amplitude, a coming out part ... More >>
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December 23, 2010
Cookies for a Good Claus
Like Santa, we wrote this list and checked it twice.Shows are a little skimpy this weekend, but what do you expect? It's Christmas! There's still a handful of things to do, though. Take these shows that we've already mentioned this week:On Friday, White Light presents Amplitude, a coming out part ... More >>
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December 22, 2010
You Don't Have to Be Jewish to Enjoy Chinese Food Over Christmas
A Christmas StoryOne of the most memorable moments from the beloved movie A Christmas Story is the Chinese restaurant scene. Because of the holiday-friendly business hours, Chinese restaurants and Christmas seem to go hand-in-hand for many people across any culture. So, regardless of if a pa ... More >>
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December 21, 2010
A Very Indie Christmas: Ten Songs To Conquer Your Parents' Karen Carpenter Blues
Bring a little rock to your Christmas.There are few things more refreshing on Christmas morning than wheeling the dial and finding an original Christmas song. Or, at least, one that is not by Mariah Carey. Our parents have to be sick of it too. They just have to be. The frustrating thing is that ... More >>
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December 20, 2010
It's Em-Effing Chocolate-Eating Time: Peppermint Bark
It's a Christmas miracle! No-bake treats that taste beyond delicious. All you need is a 11-by-17-inch cookie sheet, a hammer (sweet!), a freezer and a little patience at the stove. If you're no good at baking and you're really good at eating chocolate, this is the holiday treat for you. Stra ... More >>
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December 17, 2010
Good Friday: DJ Lo Down Loretta Brown, The Flowers of God, The O's, The Reverend Peyton's Big Damn Band, The Mumbles, Collin Herring, Boys Named Sue & More!
Merry RockmasIt's a weekend chock-full of holiday parties. The Granada Theater is throwing one, DayBowBow has one in Denton, The O's have one at Sons of Hermann Hall, and "The Orphanage" is hosting their fifth annual Christmas party at the Double Wide on Saturday night. The two slackers who host ... More >>
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December 17, 2010
Top 5 Food Ornaments to Spice Up Your Christmas Tree or Bush
Years ago, my family used to crown our Christmas tree with a wonderfully tacky star made from silver pipe cleaners knotted together with Christmas lights. It finally stopped working and now lays crumpled somewhere in our spider-clogged attic. This year, we have a bush - a bush! - on top of ... More >>
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December 16, 2010
Scrooged
Years ago, my family used to crown our Christmas tree with a wonderfully tacky star made from silver pipe cleaners knotted together with Christmas lights. It finally stopped working and now lays crumpled somewhere in our spider-clogged attic. This year, we have a bush - a bush! - on top of ... More >>
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December 16, 2010
Lights Fantastic
Years ago, my family used to crown our Christmas tree with a wonderfully tacky star made from silver pipe cleaners knotted together with Christmas lights. It finally stopped working and now lays crumpled somewhere in our spider-clogged attic. This year, we have a bush - a bush! - on top of ... More >>
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December 15, 2010
The 10 Best Christmas Dinners
Avoid a holiday dinner disaster by dining out.Sometimes it's better to leave the cooking to someone else, and we can't think of a better day to stay out of the kitchen than December 25. It used to be hard to find anywhere open besides the neighborhood Chinese joint, but times have changed. ... More >>
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December 7, 2010
First Baptist's Robert Jeffress to Publicly Shame Stores That Don't Celebrate Christmas
Patrick MichelsRobert Jeffress, at center, will use his Magic Button to decorate all of Dallas for Christmas.First Baptist Church of Dallas sends word that this morning on KCBI-FM (90.9), Robert Jeffress announced the launch of a website -- Grinch Alert -- "dedicated to showcasing businesses that ... More >>
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December 3, 2010
The Daily Fail: Jessica Simpson
It's that time of year again, when you forget that Christmas was once a celebration of a possible son of an invisible man in the sky and only care about whatever is wrapped up for you under the tree. And, of course, there's the Christmas songs, too.
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November 30, 2010
Bonus MP3: GalleryCat -- "Merry Ex-Mas"
With all the leftover turkey finally gone, I guess it's about that time for some local musicians to get around to releasing their latest stabs at creating Christmas classics.And it seems that longtime DC9 favorite GalleryCat is the first this year to think that he's up to the task -- although, in ... More >>
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November 25, 2010
Ready or Not, Here It Comes
With all the leftover turkey finally gone, I guess it's about that time for some local musicians to get around to releasing their latest stabs at creating Christmas classics.And it seems that longtime DC9 favorite GalleryCat is the first this year to think that he's up to the task -- although, in ... More >>
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December 24, 2009
Seasons Eatings
With all the leftover turkey finally gone, I guess it's about that time for some local musicians to get around to releasing their latest stabs at creating Christmas classics.And it seems that longtime DC9 favorite GalleryCat is the first this year to think that he's up to the task -- although, in ... More >>
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December 24, 2009
Seasons Eatings
With all the leftover turkey finally gone, I guess it's about that time for some local musicians to get around to releasing their latest stabs at creating Christmas classics.And it seems that longtime DC9 favorite GalleryCat is the first this year to think that he's up to the task -- although, in ... More >>
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December 24, 2009
A Heart Of Ice
With all the leftover turkey finally gone, I guess it's about that time for some local musicians to get around to releasing their latest stabs at creating Christmas classics.And it seems that longtime DC9 favorite GalleryCat is the first this year to think that he's up to the task -- although, in ... More >>
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December 24, 2009
O, Tannenbaum
With all the leftover turkey finally gone, I guess it's about that time for some local musicians to get around to releasing their latest stabs at creating Christmas classics.And it seems that longtime DC9 favorite GalleryCat is the first this year to think that he's up to the task -- although, in ... More >>
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December 24, 2009
Yuletide Shredding
With all the leftover turkey finally gone, I guess it's about that time for some local musicians to get around to releasing their latest stabs at creating Christmas classics.And it seems that longtime DC9 favorite GalleryCat is the first this year to think that he's up to the task -- although, in ... More >>
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December 17, 2009
Oh What A Night
With all the leftover turkey finally gone, I guess it's about that time for some local musicians to get around to releasing their latest stabs at creating Christmas classics.And it seems that longtime DC9 favorite GalleryCat is the first this year to think that he's up to the task -- although, in ... More >>
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December 3, 2009
Santa's Been Bad
With all the leftover turkey finally gone, I guess it's about that time for some local musicians to get around to releasing their latest stabs at creating Christmas classics.And it seems that longtime DC9 favorite GalleryCat is the first this year to think that he's up to the task -- although, in ... More >>
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December 3, 2009
Yule Have A Ball
With all the leftover turkey finally gone, I guess it's about that time for some local musicians to get around to releasing their latest stabs at creating Christmas classics.And it seems that longtime DC9 favorite GalleryCat is the first this year to think that he's up to the task -- although, in ... More >>
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December 3, 2009
March of the Merry
With all the leftover turkey finally gone, I guess it's about that time for some local musicians to get around to releasing their latest stabs at creating Christmas classics.And it seems that longtime DC9 favorite GalleryCat is the first this year to think that he's up to the task -- although, in ... More >>
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December 3, 2009
Little Baby Jesus
With all the leftover turkey finally gone, I guess it's about that time for some local musicians to get around to releasing their latest stabs at creating Christmas classics.And it seems that longtime DC9 favorite GalleryCat is the first this year to think that he's up to the task -- although, in ... More >>
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December 3, 2009
Peace On Earth and Blah-Blah-Blah
With all the leftover turkey finally gone, I guess it's about that time for some local musicians to get around to releasing their latest stabs at creating Christmas classics.And it seems that longtime DC9 favorite GalleryCat is the first this year to think that he's up to the task -- although, in ... More >>
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November 26, 2009
The Winspear Goes Nuts
With all the leftover turkey finally gone, I guess it's about that time for some local musicians to get around to releasing their latest stabs at creating Christmas classics.And it seems that longtime DC9 favorite GalleryCat is the first this year to think that he's up to the task -- although, in ... More >>
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November 26, 2009
O, Tannenbaumination
With all the leftover turkey finally gone, I guess it's about that time for some local musicians to get around to releasing their latest stabs at creating Christmas classics.And it seems that longtime DC9 favorite GalleryCat is the first this year to think that he's up to the task -- although, in ... More >>
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December 25, 2008
Candy, Candy Canes, Candy Corns and Syrup
Get your fill of sweetness with Elf
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December 18, 2008
Testing The Power Grid
Grapevine goes lightastic
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December 4, 2008
Yule Be Swell
The MAC gets festive and Blue
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December 20, 2007
Iced Out and About
Christmas Day doesn't mean having to stay home
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December 20, 2007
Sugar Walls
Christmas Day doesn't mean having to stay home
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December 6, 2007
Half-Pint's Holidays
The DCT celebrates in a Little House
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December 6, 2007
Glass Play
The DCT celebrates in a Little House
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November 29, 2007
Riverxmas
The DCT celebrates in a Little House
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November 29, 2007
Drink In the Spirit
The DCT celebrates in a Little House
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December 21, 2006
A Christmas Tradition
Throw in a little Tuna with your tinsel
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November 30, 2006
No Humbugs Allowed
DCT brings in the season
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December 7, 2000
Don't Forget to Decompose Your Auk
Dallas immigrants don't have to go home for holiday fare
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