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Holiday Season

  • Blogs

    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 >>

  • Blogs

    December 25, 2011

    The K-Ticket Christmas Eve Music Playlist, With a Few Leftovers For the Morning

    ​If I'm allowed on K-Ticket airwaves for a fourth annual Christmas dance party, I will ask management to carve space enough for a 17-hour set. The list of songs I wanted to play but didn't is much longer than those that actually made the air. Then again, if you really want a copy of Anya Marina's ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 19, 2011

    Five Nights of Drinking at Home: It's Not Alcoholism If There's Christmas Music On

    Flickr​Don't ask me out for a drink because, 1.) I'm cheap and 2.) at the height of holiday shopping insanity, I like to leave my house less than Sigorney Weaver in Copycat. So I stay home, watch TV, read and drink. My drink of choice is usually peppermint Schnapps in hot chocolate. Yes, I kno ... More >>

  • Music

    December 15, 2011

    Folk Angel Channels Grief and Loss Through a New Christmas Album.

    Flickr​Don't ask me out for a drink because, 1.) I'm cheap and 2.) at the height of holiday shopping insanity, I like to leave my house less than Sigorney Weaver in Copycat. So I stay home, watch TV, read and drink. My drink of choice is usually peppermint Schnapps in hot chocolate. Yes, I kno ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 8, 2011

    Local Holiday Music Roundup: Seryn, Folk Angel, Josh T. Pearson & More

    I think yule really enjoy this list.​We're full-blown into December, which means the holiday season surrounds us. And good lord, there are a lot of holiday albums being released this year. Seems like everyone from Lady Gaga to My Morning Jacket have the tour bus television on the Yule Log channel. ... More >>

  • Calendar

    December 8, 2011

    Psst. Ginny. It's All a Lie!

    I think yule really enjoy this list.​We're full-blown into December, which means the holiday season surrounds us. And good lord, there are a lot of holiday albums being released this year. Seems like everyone from Lady Gaga to My Morning Jacket have the tour bus television on the Yule Log channel. ... More >>

  • Calendar

    December 8, 2011

    Symphony Brings A World of Joy

    I think yule really enjoy this list.​We're full-blown into December, which means the holiday season surrounds us. And good lord, there are a lot of holiday albums being released this year. Seems like everyone from Lady Gaga to My Morning Jacket have the tour bus television on the Yule Log channel. ... More >>

  • Culture

    December 1, 2011

    Rockin' Christmas Party: Not Rockin', Not a Party, Not Christmas-y

    WaterTower Theatre commits musical re-gifting.

  • Blogs

    November 30, 2011

    Folk Angel's Comfort & Joy Earns Billboard's Number Four Folk Album, Offers Free Download

    ​If you're searching iTunes for Christmas music, because who isn't at this time of year (avoids eye contact with office Hanukkah observers), it won't take long before you run across North Texas' Folk Angel and their new album Comfort & Joy. Less than two weeks after its November 15 release, th ... More >>

  • Calendar

    November 24, 2011

    Shudder at Christmas Spirits

    ​If you're searching iTunes for Christmas music, because who isn't at this time of year (avoids eye contact with office Hanukkah observers), it won't take long before you run across North Texas' Folk Angel and their new album Comfort & Joy. Less than two weeks after its November 15 release, th ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 25, 2010

    Made a Playlist, Now Checkin' it Twice: By Request, Last Night's Christmas Music Show

    ​Many thanks to the many folks who tuned in and called in during last night's late-night Christmas-music spectacular, which gets a replay on KTCK-AM (1310, The Ticket) beginning, why, right this very moment. (That'll be just the three-hour yuletunes special, not the two hours of pirate-radio non-h ... More >>

  • Calendar

    December 23, 2010

    Cookies for a Good Claus

    ​Many thanks to the many folks who tuned in and called in during last night's late-night Christmas-music spectacular, which gets a replay on KTCK-AM (1310, The Ticket) beginning, why, right this very moment. (That'll be just the three-hour yuletunes special, not the two hours of pirate-radio non-h ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 22, 2010

    You Don't Have to Be Jewish to Enjoy Chinese Food Over Christmas

    A Christmas Story​One 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 >>

  • Blogs

    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 >>

  • Blogs

    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 >>

  • Music

    December 16, 2010

    There's Something for Everyone With These New Holiday Albums.

    ​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 >>

  • Calendar

    December 9, 2010

    We'll Have a Hughes Christmas

    ​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 >>

  • Blogs

    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.

  • Calendar

    December 2, 2010

    Santa's Garden

    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.

  • Calendar

    December 2, 2010

    Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons

    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.

  • Calendar

    December 24, 2009

    A Heart Of Ice

    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.

  • Calendar

    December 24, 2009

    Yuletide Shredding

    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.

  • Calendar

    December 17, 2009

    Oh What A Night

    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.

  • Calendar

    December 3, 2009

    Santa's Been Bad

    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.

  • Calendar

    December 3, 2009

    Yule Have A Ball

    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.

  • Calendar

    December 3, 2009

    March of the Merry

    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.

  • Calendar

    December 3, 2009

    Little Baby Jesus

    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.

  • Calendar

    December 3, 2009

    Peace On Earth and Blah-Blah-Blah

    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.

  • Calendar

    December 25, 2008

    Frozen In Time

    Make some holiday memories at the Gaylord Texan

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    December 25, 2008

    Holiday Harvesting

    Keep the good times rollin' with Kwanzaa

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    December 18, 2008

    Eight Lights

    Keep the good times rollin' with Kwanzaa

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    December 11, 2008

    The Vow of Hilarity

    Keep the good times rollin' with Kwanzaa

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    December 4, 2008

    Yule Be Swell

    The MAC gets festive and Blue

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    December 4, 2008

    Tre Seasonal

    Wilcox teaches how to tackle holiday meals

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    November 27, 2008

    Turtle Creek Sparkle

    Wilcox teaches how to tackle holiday meals

  • Calendar

    December 27, 2007

    Brother Christ

    See Jesus in Oak Cliff

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    December 27, 2007

    Northern Exposure

    See Jesus in Oak Cliff

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    December 20, 2007

    Nutty Puppets

    The DCT offers a classic with some strings

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    December 20, 2007

    Christmas Party Hop

    Rock out to the tunes at the WaterTower

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    December 6, 2007

    Bad or Good?

    PDNB is good for goodness' sake

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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

    Season of the South

    The DCT celebrates in a Little House

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    November 29, 2007

    Riverxmas

    The DCT celebrates in a Little House

  • Calendar

    December 28, 2006

    Kwanzaa Tongue Twister

    Kids learn to pronounce Swahili

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    December 21, 2006

    A Christmas Tradition

    Throw in a little Tuna with your tinsel

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    December 14, 2006

    Elfin' Magic

    Addison eats up a Crumpet

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    December 7, 2006

    Elfin' Magic

    Addison eats up a Crumpet

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    December 7, 2006

    It's Ornamental

    Decorate the Contemporary way

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    November 23, 2006

    A Big Holiday Combo

    Traditions unite under the accordion

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    November 9, 2006

    Radio Prairie

    Traditions unite under the accordion

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