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April 12, 2012
A Visual Guide to Kirin Court's Dim Sum
It was Easter Sunday, and I wanted to eat breakfast like I would if I were with family. So I trekked out to Kirin Court in Richardson for dim sum. There's a lot going on during dim sum, carts racing around the dining room with waiters hawking their goods (usually in Chinese) and dish after dish of ... More >>
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April 10, 2012
From Gospel Shows to Black Light Raves, Easter Saturday Was a Night of Testifying
Dallas, home to Good Christian Bitches of all stripes, commonly worships at the altar of good music, good drink and good times. With that in mind last Saturday evening, I was on the decidedly Dionysian path to seek out sacred moments in each of those categories, and a reason to wear my new Easter dr ... More >>
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April 6, 2012
The Good Friday Edition of Good Friday, With Acid Mothers Temple, The Singapore Slingers, Pontiak and More
If you live in or have passed through Deep Ellum in the last few days, you've noticed the white tents crowding the streets. That's because it's time for the Deep Ellum Arts Festival. The event, which has seen better days, is now in its 17th year, and will feature performances from The Virgin Wolves, ... More >>
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April 5, 2012
Shed Your Blues in Deep Ellum
If you live in or have passed through Deep Ellum in the last few days, you've noticed the white tents crowding the streets. That's because it's time for the Deep Ellum Arts Festival. The event, which has seen better days, is now in its 17th year, and will feature performances from The Virgin Wolves, ... More >>
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April 3, 2012
We Gave Parigi Chef Chad Houser This Big Box of Crap and He Made Us Easter Dinner
Welcome to the return of The Box. Last time, Craig Cottier turned the ingredients from The Box into radass St. Paddy's Day drinks. This time, we gave our big box of crap to Chad Houser, Cafe Momentum do-er and Parigi cheffer ("Parigi" means "fucking delicious deviled eggs" in French talk).
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April 3, 2012
Put This Is In Your Ear: Ynfynyt Scroll's "Snap It Back"
I've been jamming this new, uh, jam from Ynfynyt Scroll, one of the DJs and producers behind the decks of DFW's Track Meet collective, all morning. You may have heard his Bill Nye remix, in which he chopped up the theme song from Bill Nye the Science Guy, last month. I got a chance to check out Tr ... More >>
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March 22, 2012
All Bunnies Go to Heaven. (Where Dogs Eat Them.)
I've been jamming this new, uh, jam from Ynfynyt Scroll, one of the DJs and producers behind the decks of DFW's Track Meet collective, all morning. You may have heard his Bill Nye remix, in which he chopped up the theme song from Bill Nye the Science Guy, last month. I got a chance to check out Tr ... More >>
Film
March 1, 2012
In Darkness Dramatizes Yet Another Holocaust Horror.
I've been jamming this new, uh, jam from Ynfynyt Scroll, one of the DJs and producers behind the decks of DFW's Track Meet collective, all morning. You may have heard his Bill Nye remix, in which he chopped up the theme song from Bill Nye the Science Guy, last month. I got a chance to check out Tr ... More >>
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February 24, 2012
"It's Time to Celebrate Easter Early," Says Mayor Mike Rawlings About Resurrection of South Dallas's Bonton Neighborhood
For years, the city has wanted to do something, anything about the 60-year-old public housing project on Bexar Street known as Turner Courts, once described in a council briefing as "severely distressed," a victim of "elevated rates of vandalism and criminal activity" and in desperate need of demoli ... More >>
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February 23, 2012
McDonald's Has Released Fish McBites for Lent, and They Are McTerrible
Lent is a time of sacrifice for Catholics, but McDonald's wants to be sure they don't give up grease. The fast-food giant created the Filet-O-Fish in 1962 to cater to Catholics who typically give up meat on Friday. The marketing paid off, and McDonald's still sees increased sales of the fish sandwic ... More >>
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September 6, 2011
Fried Bubble Gum Wins, Tastes Like My Little Pony Turds
Taryn WalkerFried bubble gum is really a fried strawberry-flavored marshmallow. Yum? More photos in the slideshow.This Labor Day, winners were crowned for the Big Tex Choice Awards. And we were definitely a little (OK, maybe a lot) excited. Like, a lot a lot. Allan W ... More >>
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July 22, 2011
Q&A: Gustafer Yellowgold Creator Morgan Taylor Talks Food Violence and Justin Bieber on Vinyl
For those DC9 readers who don't have young children, Gustafer Yellowgold is the main character in a children's DVD series created by Morgan Taylor, an artist who has performed Gustafer's live show at Polyphonic Spree and Wilco concerts.Gustafer is a yellow cartoon sun dweller who landed on earth in ... More >>
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April 25, 2011
One Calatrava Bridge is Finished. And Paid For.
I received so many of these photos yesterday, featuring Heinbaugh's Calatrava headwear, I'm not sure where these came from. The two at right are Merten's, I believe.By now construction crews were supposed to have hung several Calatrava cables, or what Schutze calls "Margaret Hunt Hill's Gee Strin ... More >>
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April 25, 2011
Last Night: Psychedelic Furs at the Granada Theater
The Psychedelic FursGranada TheaterApril 24, 2011Better than: the last three times I saw the Furs.Kevin TodoraA shot from a past Furs performance the Granada, from back in July 2010.Seeing that this was the third time in less than two years that the Psychedelic Furs have played Dallas, it was som ... More >>
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April 22, 2011
Easter Edibles: What's in Your Basket?
The peeps are taking over. None of us is safe.Easter is a comfortable shoe-in as the third most gluttonously celebrated holiday here in the states and a cash cow for dentists everywhere. As the Easter season blows through this weekend, thousands upon thousands of pounds of chocolate, marshma ... More >>
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April 22, 2011
Whitt's End: 4.22.11
Whether you've reached the end of your rope or merely the end of your week, welcome to Whitt's End: *And then, after Jesus had died on the cross and was buried in his tomb, some rabbits rummaged through a nearby picnic and ate a bunch of chocolate and candy. Powered ... More >>
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April 22, 2011
Easter Brunch, a Perfect Relief to Your Holy Saturday Hangover
Be sure to wear your Easter bonnet to brunch, like this guy.Easter is one of the most gluttonous holidays of the year, a time for families to come together and feast on candy, casseroles and cute baby animals. Consequently, Easter brunch is one of the most popular brunches. Who has time to co ... More >>
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April 22, 2011
Good Friday: The Actual Good Friday Edition
Those Darlins perform at Rubber Gloves tonight.We've already had a busy week of shows, but that doesn't mean the weekend's shows will be spare. There's actually quite a few nice choices this weekend. Let's start by re-capping the oneswe've been mentioning all week.Tonight, Those Darlins will brin ... More >>
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April 21, 2011
For the Hungriest of Hunters
Those Darlins perform at Rubber Gloves tonight.We've already had a busy week of shows, but that doesn't mean the weekend's shows will be spare. There's actually quite a few nice choices this weekend. Let's start by re-capping the oneswe've been mentioning all week.Tonight, Those Darlins will brin ... More >>
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April 21, 2011
Heard That!
Those Darlins perform at Rubber Gloves tonight.We've already had a busy week of shows, but that doesn't mean the weekend's shows will be spare. There's actually quite a few nice choices this weekend. Let's start by re-capping the oneswe've been mentioning all week.Tonight, Those Darlins will brin ... More >>
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April 19, 2011
When Every Day Is a National Food Day, Is Food Still Special?
Look, we love a grilled cheese as much as anyone, but something in that kid's look gives us the willies, as though she plans to eat a grilled cheese ON GRANDMA'S GRAVE.Happy National Rice Ball Day! Wait. You didn't know it was National Rice Ball Day? Did you know it's National Grilled Cheese ... More >>
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April 13, 2011
Easter in the Park's Back On Easter Sunday in Lee Park (Complete With Pooch Parade!)
Caity ColvardLast month we noted that the Turtle Creek Association had bumped up the long-running Easter in the Park from April 24 to April 17 and cut from the schedule of events the beloved Pooch Parade, not to mention an appearance by the Dallas Symphony Orchestra. The reason: The TCA wanted to ... More >>
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March 11, 2011
Easter in the Park's "Kid Friendly" Changes Seen As Slight to Gay Community, Some Planning to Resurrect Old Easter Sunday Event
Caity ColvardTurtle Creek Association's canceled this year's pooch parade, but the Oak Lawn community's refusing to roll over.Over the years he lived in the Oak Lawn area, Mike Walker recalls the Turtle Creek Association's annual Easter in the Park as an outdoor occasion for everybody and their d ... More >>
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March 2, 2011
Lent: No, It's Not the Vatican Diet Plan
The tired, lame joke used to pop about annually this time of year among the lapsed Catholics in my family. "I'm giving up watermelon for Lent," assorted uncles would say with a grin. Har-har. Get it? Watermelon isn't in season during Lent, so as sacrifices go... Yeah, those old boys were ca ... More >>
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January 7, 2011
Girl Scout Cookies: Leave It to Us to Dig Up
A Murder Angle
The Girl Scouts' cookie sales season starts this week. And while there aren't any new cookies on the roster this year, the scouts are celebrating the 35th anniversary of Samoas -- a caramel-coconut concoction that debuted in a year the organization might otherwise wish to forget. Girl Scouts ... More >>
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December 10, 2010
Q&A: Eyehategod's Mike Williams Talks Playing Around Christmas, Going Through Bass Players and Liking The Carpenters
For over 22 years, Mike Williams has led the New Orleans metal band Eyehategod. And, in that time, the singer has endured numerous protestors at shows, a constantly revolving situation with bass players and even some time in jail in 2005 on a narcotics charge. Through it all, Williams has remained c ... More >>
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July 29, 2010
Read a penetrating chapter from former Phoenix New Times investigative reporter Terry Greene Sterling's book: ILLEGAL: Life and Death in Arizona's Immigration War Zone
For over 22 years, Mike Williams has led the New Orleans metal band Eyehategod. And, in that time, the singer has endured numerous protestors at shows, a constantly revolving situation with bass players and even some time in jail in 2005 on a narcotics charge. Through it all, Williams has remained c ... More >>
Blogs
June 29, 2010
Hi Soccer or Bye Sucker?
The Dallas Cup will live on each Easter weekend as one of the world's most prestigious youth tournaments. FC Dallas will anonymously toil away in Major League Soccer. And Starbucks-slurping soccer moms in their minivans will still dominate our roads and bogart our athletic field parking ... More >>
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June 3, 2010
Ranking Special Offerings From Ska And Dogfish Head, Plus Beer Festival News
Jesse HugheyThanks to my generous in-laws, Lady Hophead and I headed to the Meddlesome Moth Monday night to celebrate our 13th wedding anniversary. Her mother and stepdad offered to take us to a much fancier restaurant, but we felt the Moth, with one of the best beer selections in Dallas, was a f ... More >>
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April 1, 2010
These Are Egg-Citing Times
Jesse HugheyThanks to my generous in-laws, Lady Hophead and I headed to the Meddlesome Moth Monday night to celebrate our 13th wedding anniversary. Her mother and stepdad offered to take us to a much fancier restaurant, but we felt the Moth, with one of the best beer selections in Dallas, was a f ... More >>
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April 1, 2010
Thanks, Easter Bunny! Woof, Woof!
Jesse HugheyThanks to my generous in-laws, Lady Hophead and I headed to the Meddlesome Moth Monday night to celebrate our 13th wedding anniversary. Her mother and stepdad offered to take us to a much fancier restaurant, but we felt the Moth, with one of the best beer selections in Dallas, was a f ... More >>
Blogs
March 29, 2010
Hash Over: Easter is Coming, a Time of Spritutality, Renewal and Brunch
www.sfgate.com Another holiday is upon us, City of Aters. It's that time of year when you put on your Sunday best, dye perfectly good eggs, receive a basket full of goodies from an over-sized bunny, and of course, stuff yourself with food until you feel like you're about to explode, among othe ... More >>
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March 4, 2010
Ferdinand's Utopia
www.sfgate.com Another holiday is upon us, City of Aters. It's that time of year when you put on your Sunday best, dye perfectly good eggs, receive a basket full of goodies from an over-sized bunny, and of course, stuff yourself with food until you feel like you're about to explode, among othe ... More >>
Dining
November 12, 2009
Dallas's Most Authentic Dive Bars
Pull up a stool, order some cheap whiskey and don’t forget to duck when the beer bottles fly
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April 9, 2009
Bunnies And Blooms
The Arboretum throws an Easter party
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March 19, 2009
A Bunny Tale
Will Peter escape the farmer again?
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February 26, 2009
A Hare-Raising Show
Artisan brings an invisible friend to life
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March 13, 2008
Ducks, Chicks, Bunnies and Pups
Celebrate Easter with the DSO
News
March 15, 2007
Too Cool for Fools | Twist and Shout | Little Guy's Lament
Celebrate Easter with the DSO
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April 13, 2006
She's Funny
Celebrate Easter with the DSO
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April 13, 2006
Here Kitty, Kitty
Celebrate Easter with the DSO
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April 13, 2006
Gone to the Dogs
Goodbye, Jesus: hello, DSO
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April 13, 2006
Hat Tricks
Goodbye, Jesus: hello, DSO
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August 23, 2001
Mambo Jumbo
Brent Johnson returns to Cowtown with a different take on Tex-Mex

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