Subject: Danny Hurley

• So That's What Happened to Laura Miller

  Cyndi HearneFriend of the show Danny Hurley grabbed what I imagine to be one of the more disturbing images from the A-Kon 20 shindig held over the weekend at the downtown Dallas Sheraton Hotel.  Observer enjoyer Cyndi Hearne captured one of the funniest. Caption contest, obviously. Winner gets a copy of Bible Girl's new tome Holy Roller, signed by me. I'll let you know who gets it in the a.m. (And, yes, I changed the headline, because no one else in the office thought it was funny except fo

  June 1, 2009

• No Lie, This Party on Pinocchio Drive Put the "Mod" in Mid-Century Modern

  Danny HurleySaturday afternoon, I picked up the boy from a schoolmate's house that sits across Pinocchio Drive from the mid-century modern masterpiece that, I discovered later, belongs to graphic designer Carlos Cardoza. Normally I'd never knock on a stranger's door to inquire about the doings within -- then again, most houses don't have a Big Boy statue installed next to the backyard pool, all clearly visible from the street. I had but one question for Cardoza, who generously invited the missus

  June 2, 2009

• Just Think What These Convention-Goers Would Do With Their Own Hotel

  Danny HurleyIf you find yourself downtown today, sharing a street corner with a blue-wigged Marie Antoinette, a dude in spandex and two-foot spiked hair, and a girl with go-go boots, fishnets and a purple rubber glove, you're probably not losing it.More likely, you've wandered over near the Sheraton Hotel, where A-Kon 20 has been going strong since Friday, drawing anime die-hards and other folks who just want a little cosplay in their weekend.We dispatched Danny Hurley, our go-to photographer-an

  May 31, 2009

• Look, Over at the Science Fiction Convention, It's a Girl, It's a Pla ... Wait, It's a Girl!

  Danny HurleyWhy, Halo there, Supergirl.Friend of the show and local photographer Danny Hurley spent the day at the Dallas All-Con 2009 at the Crowne Plaza, where it's been quite the hodgepodge of sci-fi fans wee, womens and way otherwise since yesterday's kickoff. The caper wraps tomorrow but goes all night till then, which is why Danny's taking his light saber back to the hotel for the 10 p.m. 18-and-up burlesque show featuring the Lollie Bombs. We'll have pics from that and the rest of the wee

  March 14, 2009

• Sci Fi Cosplay Portraits from the Weekend's Dallas All-Con

  Danny HurleyAs promised over the weekend, photographer Danny Hurley spent the weekend out at Dallas All-Con 2009 out at the Crowne Plaza, where cosplay is king.Superheroes, anime stars, and even a few bots and droids, were among the subjects Hurley caught for his portrait setup, and we've got his full series up in this slide show.

  March 16, 2009

• As Spring Break Comes to an End, Mods and Rockers Ride Into the Sunset

  Danny HurleyFriend of the show Danny Hurley spent last weekend snapping the dress-ups at the science-fiction convention, as you may recall. This weekend, he's been hanging out with the Rockers vs Mods. Here's a sneak peek in advance of a full-on slide show coming tomorrow. Also due tomorrow: a slide show from the America's Next Top Model tryouts at Fair Park, a preview of Mayor Tom Leppert's to-do list this week, a look at how the city's considering regulating the booting of cars in private lot

  March 22, 2009

• Like Quadrophenia, But Different

  Danny HurleyAs promised yesterday, here are Danny Hurley's photos snapped during his weekend ridealong with Rockers vs Mods. Which reminds me: I haven't seen this in way too long. Soon as I finish watching all these danged AFI Dallas movies ...

  March 23, 2009

• Mayor Tom, Governor Hairspray Spent "Texas Day" Watching Film Clips in Victory Park

  Danny HurleyAt last, the truest definition of "the last picture show," seen Friday evening in Victory ParkFriend of the show Danny Hurley was out and about Friday night, snapping photos of the Texas Day celebration that started in Victory Park and ended up at the downtown Neimans. We'll post a slide show tomorrow, but till then, two favorites. Above, Governor Rick Perry (who's promised funding Texas film incentives to the tune of $60-plus million), Mayor Tom Leppert, director Peter Bogdanovich a

  April 5, 2009

• DISD In the Hole

  Teachers get axed and parents fret as Dallas' school leaders scramble to cover a budget hole

  October 9, 2008

• The Stars Orbiting the Sci-Fi Expo in Richardson, Ready for their Close-Ups

  Danny HurleyGlenn MorshowerFriend of the show and Unfair Park contributor Danny Hurley joined me at the Sci-Fi Expo in Richardson over the weekend, where I chatted with the charming Joanna Cassidy while Danny snapped photos of the guests in attendance. After the jump, his role call of folks whose faces will seem familiar, even if their names aren't exactly tip-o'-the-tongue -- except, of course, for Cassidy, who's had perhaps the most successful yet inexplicably under-the-radar career of any act

  April 20, 2009

• Get on the Bush: Cindy Sheehan Comes to Town to Visit an Old Friend, Sell Books

  Danny HurleyIt was Bush-on-Bush action in front of John J. Pershing Elementary courtesy Cindy Sheehan and a band of protesters.We've got more photos from the protest in a slide show, coming soon.About 65 protesters -- and nearly as many members of the local media -- showed up at the southwest corner of Preston Road and Royal Lane yesterday at 4:30 to march with Cindy Sheehan to George W. Bush's house (or at least the barricades sealing off Daria Place). Sheehan wore a gray t-shirt and rolled-up

  June 9, 2009

• In Downtown, Ready for the Rat Race

  Danny HurleySpeaking of cyclist-friendly, Friend of the show Danny Hurley was slow-roasting in downtown Dallas this weekend for the CityArts Festival, where he captured this so-called Ratcycle tucked away amongst your more ... um ... traditional (?) art car entries. As ever, Danny returned with this slide show.

  June 15, 2009

• How a Heartwarming, Kick-Ass Father's Day Photo Shoot Ended Up Face Down in Handcuffs on the Addison Airport Tarmac

  Danny HurleyThe B24 Liberator offering rides for Father's Day, save for one Observer photographer for whom the name proved ironic at bestSaturday afternoon, friend of the show Danny Hurley sent word that they were offering quite the Father's Day gift out at Addison Airport -- flights on a B-24 Liberator, where everyone calls shotgun. (Pretty cool too, as only two Liberators are still flying). Danny wanted to go out and shoot some photos of the circa-'44 bomber and the men who ponied up for the r

  June 22, 2009

• Go With God, Joe Christ

  The watch-listed Danny Hurley sends the sad news: Joe Christ -- filmmaker, musician, provocateur, parent and all-'round hell-raiser -- died on Father's Day. According to the Facebook memorial page to which the faithful have been posting fond memories and farewells, he passed away in his sleep -- heart attack, three days after he'd turned 52. For those who don't recall Joe, or didn't live in Dallas when he did (throughout most of the 1980s), he was John Waters turned up to 11 -- don't watch this

  June 23, 2009

• To Be Blunt, "Although It is Uncommon for People to Deliver Contraband in Coffins, It Certainly is Not Unheard Of."

  Lt. Andy Harvey, who handles media relations for the Dallas Police Department, sends along this photo -- which, yup, is a casket full of marijuana. Seems like the perfect adios for the weed and week that was. He also sends along this description for those Friends of Unfair Park still around at this late hour, which appears to be 4:20 if the clock on the wall's correct.Attached is a picture of the 12 bundles of marijuana found in a coffin on June 24th. The driver, William Crock 7-6-62, was drivin

  June 26, 2009

• After a Few Drinks, Dallas Cowboys and Playboy Bunnies Can Get Along Famously

  Danny HurleyNothing says "happy birthday" quite like seeing your jersey number right here.After surviving last weekend's Terror on the Tarmac, we figured photographer Danny Hurley had earned a sweetheart assignment for Unfair Park this week -- so when we heard the Dallas Cowboys and Playboy bunnies were making red carpet arrivals outside AMPM Saturday night, we knew just who to call.The stars of the night were, predictably, fashionably late for the shindig, a birthday party for wide receiver Mil

  June 29, 2009

• Weekend Photos: Cowboys with Bunnies, Cheerleaders and Dirtbikes, and Russ Martin Onstage

  Danny Hurley Commence jealousy. Miles Austin loving that it's his birthday.We've got a handful of photo sets up from the weekend that, even if they're not quite sports shots, are at least sports-related. Well, close enough they're worth a mention here in the Sportatorium.First off, got to point out Mark Graham's batch of photos from the big deal at Russ Martin Automotive Saturday afternoon that Richie mentioned yesterday. You'll find more from the former Live 105.3 favorite onstage, and h

  June 30, 2009

• Hash Over: AMPM Opens Restaurant, Dragonfly Rolls Out New Brunch Menu, And Express Offers 25-Cent Brownies

  Danny HurleyAMPM: If it's good enough for Miles Austin's birthday party, surely it's good enough for you. AMPM (300 N. Akard St., in the Mosaic building) promises "Dallas' only ultra urban luxury dining experience," which one presumes means that it's the only place in the city of Dallas where you can enjoy the fine people-watching of an ultra-lounge as well as get a bite to eat. The restaurant and nightclub had a launch party Friday and yes, there were plenty of people who appear to spend a dis

  July 6, 2009

• "Booze, Babes, and Burlesque" Make the Lakewood Theater a Rumpus Room For a Night

  Danny Hurley It should be pretty clear by now that our regular contributor Danny Hurley loves heading out to photograph wherever people are dressing up, or undressing. Either that, or we just love sending him out to these things.The Atomic Frolic Burlesque Revue combined elements of both in its Saturday night show at the Lakewood Theater. With the crowd dressed up in their retro best, the dancers -- Miss Exotic World 2002 Kitten de Ville among them -- made a show of dressing down.We've got the r

  July 20, 2009

• Nobody Expects the Spanish Inquisition! Or Silly Walking Down the Streets of Grapevine.

  Danny Hurley​But that's precisely where our Danny Hurley found himself over the weekend -- at the Monty Python Madness Charity Festival, which was chock full o' Spam eating, movie watching, tribute making and silly walking. Danny's got the slide show, as usual, but keep in mind the event wraps this weekend: The final two performances of The Tribute Show: Monty Python Live at the Palace are Thursday and Friday nights. If you go, do say hi to Larry Groznic for us.

  July 27, 2009

• Picture Show: The King of Pop (Sort Of) At the Lodge (Really.)

  Danny Hurley​If you've seen Scary Movies 3 or 4, or have friends who went an offbeat direction with their wedding entertainment, you may already be familiar with the work of Michael Jackson impersonator extraordinaire Edward Moss.If you rolled into The Lodge last night expecting to grab a beer at your usual Tuesday night table for your usual Tuesday night view, by now you're also well familiar with Moss' talents which -- while they include elaborate costume changes, makeup and dance moves, als

  August 19, 2009

• Holy Crap People Love Zombies

  Danny Hurley​Danny Hurley, who's never met a grown-up playing dress-up he didn't like to photograph, found himself amongst the living dead last night at the Zombieland sneak, held at the Studio Movie Grill on Royal Lane and N. Central Expressway. It's Halloween already? Apparently -- hence, the bloody slide show. And speaking of costumes and movies, don't forget: Tonight's that Big Lebowski doc screening and shindig at the Lakewood, so dress accordingly. And, yes, White Russians will be served

  October 2, 2009

• Spend a Few Minutes With Hillcrest High School Grad (and 24's) Glenn Morshower

  Danny HurleyGlenn Morshower in a photo the great Danny Hurley grabbed at the Sci-Fi Expo in Richardson back in April. "I didn't realize I had so many freckles," says the actor of the picture.​My dad came by the office yesterday -- not to see me, of course, but to meet his favorite actor, Glenn Morshower, who'd stopped by Unfair Park HQ for a chat-up. Morshower -- who began acting at the Dallas Theater Center when he was 12 before making his big-screen debut in 1976's made-in-Dallas Drive-In --

  October 14, 2009