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Halloween

  • Blogs

    November 15, 2011

    Last Night: The Misfits, Juicehead, Hood Rat, Electric Vengeance, The Hammercocks

    Shigeo Jones Kikuchi: Photo AssassinThe Misfits.​Last Night: The Misfits, Juicehead, Hood Rat, Electric Vengeance, The Hammercocks Trees November 14 Better than: carving Crimson Ghost jack-o-lanterns with Evilive on. The Misfits might have delivered a much more satisfying set last night than ... More >>

  • Calendar

    November 3, 2011

    Keep That Spooky Feeling Going

    Shigeo Jones Kikuchi: Photo AssassinThe Misfits.​Last Night: The Misfits, Juicehead, Hood Rat, Electric Vengeance, The Hammercocks Trees November 14 Better than: carving Crimson Ghost jack-o-lanterns with Evilive on. The Misfits might have delivered a much more satisfying set last night than ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 2, 2011

    What Happens to the World's Unused Pumpkins?

    Dallas Arboretum​Sunday evening, just hours until Halloween, there were still hundreds of un-sold pumpkins at a local farmers market. It raised the question -- what happens to all the left-behind gourds? Do the extras go to the pie factory? Or are they all just tossed in the dump? Turns out ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 31, 2011

    Mayor Mike Rawlings Gets Rowdy as City Hall's Halloween Party Also Gets Occupied

    Photos by Anna MerlanNo, I can't imagine we'll ever see this photo at right ever again. Not at all. No, never.​My most terrifying night at Dallas City Hall involved a six-hour Redistricting Commission meeting, during which I was forced to eat 1,000-year-old, partially fossilized peanut butter ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 31, 2011

    Taste-Testing Two Pumpkin Beers: One's a Treat, The Other Must Be A Trick

    Jesse Hughey​We've already mentioned a handful of them, but today being Halloween, perhaps reading about one particularly excellent pumpkin beer will inspire some of you homebrewers not to waste the chunks of gourd left behind from carving your jack-o-lantern.On the other hand, the scary results o ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 27, 2011

    Five Halloween Candies to Hand Out if You Hate Kids

    Alice LaussadeNana is kinda chalky. ​Monday night is Halloween. Which means it's time to start thinking about what you'll be handing out to the little ones this year. If you're awesome, we know you'll be the house with the king-size Snickers bars and the werewolf droppings. But if you hate kids a ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 27, 2011

    Taste of Greenville Avenue to be Very Tasty This Weeekend

    ​Among many other things going on this weekend is the 3rd annual Taste of Greenville Avenue (TOGA), this Saturday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Energy Square, 4925 Greenville Ave. More than two dozen Greenville area restaurants will be on hand to serve small portions of signatures dishes that co ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 13, 2011

    Candy Corn: The Worst Halloween Candy in the History of Ever

    Candy corn is grosser than gross.​Candy corn, I hate you. Mainly because -- and I'm going to be blunt here -- you fucking suck. You taste like pre-digested marshmallows and Sweet Vanilla Shit Meadow Febreze had a flavor baby. You're punishment candy. People who give out candy corn on Halloween wou ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 1, 2011

    Ten Musicians' Ghosts That Still Stalk The Earth (And How To Dress Up As Them For Halloween)

    ​Now that the calendar has official turned to September and the back-to-school fervor is over, we've come upon that special time once again when big-box retailers to start rolling out their Halloween merchandise. Since we here at DC9 love Halloween, we think it's never too early to begin planning ... More >>

  • Calendar

    May 26, 2011

    He’s the Second Coming, Baby

    ​Now that the calendar has official turned to September and the back-to-school fervor is over, we've come upon that special time once again when big-box retailers to start rolling out their Halloween merchandise. Since we here at DC9 love Halloween, we think it's never too early to begin planning ... More >>

  • Calendar

    April 21, 2011

    Get Your Freaks On

    ​Now that the calendar has official turned to September and the back-to-school fervor is over, we've come upon that special time once again when big-box retailers to start rolling out their Halloween merchandise. Since we here at DC9 love Halloween, we think it's never too early to begin planning ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 16, 2011

    For Your Spring Break Listening Pleasure: The Nuge at the Electric Ballroom in October '75

    ​Still waiting for a call from City Hall, which is worth sticking around for. So with some time to kill, let's go to the vaults -- specifically, this gem suggested by a Friend of Unfair Park who's cranked that Frampton set up to 11. Our Friend insists he was there, man, on Halloween night '75 when ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 14, 2011

    Food Trucks in the Arts District Parked on City Plan Commission's Agenda This Week

    The Hot Box parked on Flora Street back on October 31, when it went as A Row of Food Trucks on Halloween​At year's end, Veletta Lill, former city council member and executive director of the Dallas Arts District, told Unfair Park: "We will have food trucks in the Arts District by the spring," cou ... More >>

  • Calendar

    December 2, 2010

    Bad Hands

    The Hot Box parked on Flora Street back on October 31, when it went as A Row of Food Trucks on Halloween​At year's end, Veletta Lill, former city council member and executive director of the Dallas Arts District, told Unfair Park: "We will have food trucks in the Arts District by the spring," cou ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 22, 2010

    By George I Think He's Done It! Yep, He Definitely Did It.

    Would you rather your football team - like the Dallas Cowboys - implode during a 1-7 start, fire its head coach and be done by Halloween? Or would you rather your football team - like FC Dallas - make it all the way to the Super Bowl only to dramatically lose in the 107th minute of play on an ... More >>

  • Music

    November 18, 2010

    The Dresden Dolls Have Their Hands Full.

    Would you rather your football team - like the Dallas Cowboys - implode during a 1-7 start, fire its head coach and be done by Halloween? Or would you rather your football team - like FC Dallas - make it all the way to the Super Bowl only to dramatically lose in the 107th minute of play on an ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 5, 2010

    Let's Give Thanks For Thanksgiving Food Blogging

    ​The best time of year is when the Halloween decorations come down, the pumpkins get mushy and the candy aisle goes on sale for half-price. We're inching closer to Thanksgiving and the blogosphere is buzzing and roasting and stirring. It's a food-filled, recipe rich, seasons-eatings time of year. ... More >>

  • News

    November 4, 2010

    The Texas Rangers and the Dallas Cowboys offer a study in contrasts as they each lose in different ways.

    ​The best time of year is when the Halloween decorations come down, the pumpkins get mushy and the candy aisle goes on sale for half-price. We're inching closer to Thanksgiving and the blogosphere is buzzing and roasting and stirring. It's a food-filled, recipe rich, seasons-eatings time of year. ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 1, 2010

    Hash Over: Movember, Mojito Monday,
    Melting Pot and More

    October is long gone folks, and we here at City of Ate couldn't be happier. Thanksgiving is around the corner, and we've almost recovered from yesterday's sugar high. So let's all put away the Halloween costumes and get ready for a week of food events, many of which are benefiting charitable causes. ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 29, 2010

    Turns Out, It Takes Two Bushes to Throw Out One Opening Pitch for World Series Game Four

    ​This just in from John Blake and Major League Baseball: Yet again, Nolan Ryan will toss out the first pitch at the Ballpark in Arlington for a post-season game, when, tomorrow evening, he takes the mound for Game Three of the World Series. (And, no, apparently he's unavailable to work a few innin ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 29, 2010

    Liam Roybal, Just Blame Gordon Keith

    ​Yesterday -- thanks to Gordon Keith, thanks to Midwest Sports Fans, thanks to Deadspin, geez -- we met Lil' Ron Washington, otherwise known as Liam Roybal of Keller, poor feller. Turns out, the 7-year-old had no intention whatsoever of going as the Rangers' skipper's Mini-Me for Halloween. He was ... More >>

  • Calendar

    October 28, 2010

    They're Not Just Stories, You Know

    ​Yesterday -- thanks to Gordon Keith, thanks to Midwest Sports Fans, thanks to Deadspin, geez -- we met Lil' Ron Washington, otherwise known as Liam Roybal of Keller, poor feller. Turns out, the 7-year-old had no intention whatsoever of going as the Rangers' skipper's Mini-Me for Halloween. He was ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 27, 2010

    The Dallas Cowboys: Grind It Out or Give It Up?

    ​Personally, I don't see much sense in spilling blood, sweat, tears, worry and blogosphere space on your Dallas Cowboys. At 1-5 and with Tony Romo out at least six weeks, the season is over. Considering it started not that long ago with Super Bowl aspirations, this has to be the most disappoi ... More >>

  • Calendar

    October 21, 2010

    Hayseed Horror

    ​Personally, I don't see much sense in spilling blood, sweat, tears, worry and blogosphere space on your Dallas Cowboys. At 1-5 and with Tony Romo out at least six weeks, the season is over. Considering it started not that long ago with Super Bowl aspirations, this has to be the most disappoi ... More >>

  • Calendar

    October 14, 2010

    It's a Different Sort of Pop Rock

    ​Personally, I don't see much sense in spilling blood, sweat, tears, worry and blogosphere space on your Dallas Cowboys. At 1-5 and with Tony Romo out at least six weeks, the season is over. Considering it started not that long ago with Super Bowl aspirations, this has to be the most disappoi ... More >>

  • Music

    August 26, 2010

    Titus Andronicus, Soft Environmental Collapse, Bizarro Kids

    Tuesday, August 31, at Sons of Hermann Hall

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    March 18, 2010

    Party! Walt's Bringing The Ice

    Tuesday, August 31, at Sons of Hermann Hall

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    October 29, 2009

    Hanging Out West

    Tuesday, August 31, at Sons of Hermann Hall

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    October 29, 2009

    Less Talk, More Action

    Tuesday, August 31, at Sons of Hermann Hall

  • Calendar

    October 29, 2009

    Puddle In the Back Seat

    Tuesday, August 31, at Sons of Hermann Hall

  • Calendar

    October 29, 2009

    Halloween Observatory

    Tuesday, August 31, at Sons of Hermann Hall

  • Calendar

    October 29, 2009

    Feeling Bookish

    Tuesday, August 31, at Sons of Hermann Hall

  • Blogs

    October 9, 2009

    Phoenix Project Lets You Listen To Improv Lottery Recordings, Then Walk Like A Zombie

    Click to enlarge​The DIY space Phoenix Project has a busy weekend, with Saturday's lineup of Big Fiction, Muhammadali, Leg Sweeper and The Sleepies followed by Sunday's show with Dysrhythmia, Four Days To Burn, Waste Burai and Baring Teeth. But the capper is an early Halloween treat Sunday afterno ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 24, 2009

    Today In Music News: Eddie Van Halen Gets Surgery, Phish Gets Their Own Festival (Again) and Celine Dion Goes On Sale

    Your daily dose of national music news for Friday, July 24 2009... Eddie Van Halen is recovering from surgery on his left hand. "Eruption" just can't play itself ya know. Phish is staging a Halloween festival at the Indio polo grounds...y'know where they hold Coachella. Ever wanted to have you ver ... More >>

  • Calendar

    November 27, 2008

    Sister Act

    The RTC's nuns get crackin'

  • Music

    November 20, 2008

    The Vampire Lounge, Back in Business, Hopes Not to Suck

    Also: Rhett Miller returns to Dallas to champion a good cause

  • Calendar

    October 30, 2008

    Trick Or Tits

    Also: Rhett Miller returns to Dallas to champion a good cause

  • Calendar

    October 30, 2008

    Pumpkinhead

    CATS does Sleepy Hollow

  • Calendar

    April 17, 2008

    It's A Dance-Off!

    CATS does Sleepy Hollow

  • Calendar

    November 8, 2007

    Halloween Hams

    CATS does Sleepy Hollow

  • Calendar

    October 25, 2007

    They're Doing the Mash

    It's a graveyard smash

  • Calendar

    October 18, 2007

    Bones of Fun

    It's a graveyard smash

  • Calendar

    March 1, 2007

    Want a Little Irish in Ya?

    Learn to stir-fry shamrocks at Neiman's

  • Calendar

    February 15, 2007

    Classic Fun

    The Innocents earns a Lone Star

  • Calendar

    October 26, 2006

    Jungleween

    Kids find tails and treats at the zoo

  • Calendar

    October 19, 2006

    Racing for Boobs

    Run a 5K for breast cancer

  • Calendar

    January 26, 2006

    Dog Days

    The Crow ushers in the Chinese New Year

  • Dining

    September 23, 2004

    Puck Off

    The lock on hockey could be a big blow to Dallas restaurants

  • News

    August 8, 2002

    Look at Our Briefs

    A page of stuff that didn't fit elsewhere

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