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May 25, 2012
Send Us Your Memorial Day Weekend Food Porn and We'll Show it Off to Dallas
No doubt this Memorial Day weekend you will skewer, scoop and toss foodstuffs on the bright flames of your awesome grill. We sure will. Maybe we'll throw some snappy Jimmy's sausage on there too. Maybe some rosemary studded lemons. Some garlic lamb. Some brussel sprouts. Some peaches. Some bison anu ... More >>
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May 25, 2012
Kinky Friedman on Man In Black Tequila and Winning the Battle Even If You Lose the War
Earlier this week Kinky Friedman was in town at Sigel's promoting his new Man in Black line of tequila. Jasper Russo (with Sigel's) sent me the picture above, and I sent him back a few questions for Kinky, since they were so chummy and all. Seven people and two days later, between flights and workin ... More >>
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May 24, 2012
Five Local Songs Worth Checking Out Right Now: Blackstone Rangers, Picnictyme, Mystery Skulls, Lincoln Durham and New Science Projects
We've reached the halftime portion of 2012, where everyone's scrambling to tally their faves from the past six months. Instead of looking back, we thought it'd be more productive to address what you should be listening to in the future. Here are a few DFW songs to check out, as you ease into Memoria ... More >>
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May 24, 2012
16 Memorial Day Weekend Shows: Homegrown Festival, Father John Misty, Float and More
Homegrown Music & Art FestivalSaturday, May 26, at Main Street Garden ParkFor the third annual installment of Homegrown Music & Arts Festival, the margins for bands have expanded to include all Texas acts. So this year's bill will feature Black Joe Lewis, Hayes Carll, Octopus Project and man ... More >>
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May 10, 2012
Hofmann Sausage is Bringing Snappy Grillers to Dallas
News about Dallas by way of Houston: the Eating Our Words blog ran a story yesterday about Hofmann Sausage Co. and its pending Texas takeover. The Syracuse-based hot dog maker was purchased by the Dallas-based Zaccanelli Food Group, and the links should be available at every Albertson's by Memorial ... More >>
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May 10, 2012
Tonight: Patio Sessions and a Chance To Win Homegrown Tickets
Have you been to Patio Sessions at AT&T Performing Arts Center yet? Best get thee there before the weather goes from pleasant to "blow dryer on full blast immediately in your face when you walk out the door." The event is free and you can bring booze. It's the simple things in life, really. Tonigh ... More >>
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April 30, 2012
The Fest Quest: How Many Festivals Are You Going To This Summer?
It's beginning to look at a lot like festival season. Has Dallas always had so many? And with such... random lineups? Here's a guide to some of the upcoming ones. And feel free to consult with Festy for more tips on how to maximize your summer festival experience, like the foolproof "Get backstage b ... More >>
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March 26, 2012
Homegrown Fest Adds Black Joe Lewis, The Bright Light Social Hour and More
The all-Texas lineup for the third annual Homegrown Fest is quickly expanding, with the addition today of Austin's Black Joe Lewis & the Honeybears and The Bright Light Social Hour, plus the Ticket's own George Dunham. Add those names to a roster including Hayes Carll, Robert Ellis, Octopus Project ... More >>
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November 21, 2011
100 Holidays Ranked By Deliciousness
Known: Thanksgiving is one of the best food holidays ever. So, where do the other 99 holidays we could think of rank? We're so glad you asked. 1. Day After Thanksgiving: All the food, none of the family. Plus you get Leftovers Sandwiches. Choose to deny that this is the best food holiday of all foo ... More >>
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June 9, 2011
Dallas PD Says It's Made First, But Not Last, Arrest in Memorial Day Shutdown of Central
Dallas County Sheriff's DepartmentThe man seen at right is Thomas Michael Roberts, a 35-year-old Dallas Police say was among the parade of motorcyclists responsible for shutting down and spray-painting Central Expressway on Memorial Day. No doubt you've seen the video, which went from YouTube to ... More >>
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June 2, 2011
Queue Up For the Q
Dallas County Sheriff's DepartmentThe man seen at right is Thomas Michael Roberts, a 35-year-old Dallas Police say was among the parade of motorcyclists responsible for shutting down and spray-painting Central Expressway on Memorial Day. No doubt you've seen the video, which went from YouTube to ... More >>
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May 31, 2011
Picture Show: Sexy Weekend of Memorial Day Bashes
Roderick PullumActress Meagan Good at The Vault in DallasIt certainly was a sexy weekend (ooh ahoo). Before Pete and crew are along with reviews of Twilight Singers and Margot & The Nuclear So & So's at the Granada, there's several photos from the Memorial Day parties we're gonna pass along. ... More >>
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May 30, 2011
Before the 2011 NBA Finals Start, One More Look Back at 2006 to Put Into Perspective Why This Series is So Dang Important
Sorry to pee on your Memorial Day barbecue, but you gotta get mad one more time before we can get even. Revenge, after all, is best served ... in South Beach. I know only Dirk Nowitzki and Jason Terry remain for the Mavericks and Udonis Haslem and Dwyane Wade remain on the Heat from the 2006 ... More >>
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May 30, 2011
Veterans, Families Skip the BBQ and Beer to Carry the Load Around White Rock Lake
Photos by Leslie MinoraYesterday, at 4 p.m. sharp, men wearing weight belts and camouflage pants lined up next to young families pushing baby strollers as nearly 400 people bearing backpacks, weights, logs and photos of loved ones set out along the 9.3 mile loop around the White Rock Lake. It was ... More >>
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May 28, 2011
From the '36 Centennial Expo to the JFK Assassination to the SMU Death Penalty, Hundreds of Short Moments and Memories
Below, Friend of Unfair Park PeterK was wondering in the comments what newsreel footage of the 1936 Texas Centennial Exposition looked like. So he set off in search of some. And what he came back with last night was an extraordinary find -- a 42-clip collection consisting not only of short glimps ... More >>
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May 27, 2011
Presenting! Burgers Across America: A Village Voice Collaborative
Katharine ShilcuttTouche, Houston Press.So, the weather cleared up in time for Memorial Day. Which means you can do the whole Bobby Flay thing. Grill, we mean. You can grill. Not embarrass local chefs by out-cooking them at their own dish. You could do that though, if you wanted. Anyway, it' ... More >>
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May 27, 2011
Picture Show: Salim Nourallah and Nicholas Altobelli at AT&T PAC's Patio Sessions
Taryn WalkerNicholas Altobelli at the ol' Patio. Yesterday's weather was perfect for bumming around, grilling, Kung Fu-ing, Mavericking, Whirleyballing, or patio sessioning. In last week's Patio Session, Tiger Darrow and Cary Pierce played under a staticky-gray sky. Last night at the AT&T PAC ... More >>
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May 27, 2011
Get Your Memorial Day Drink and Eat On
Memorial Day weekend, a time to stock the cooler, spark up the barbecue, and hang out with friends and family. The holiday is here, and we have a list of local spots that will be celebrating the long weekend by offering up fun, affordable parties. Idle Rich Pub (2614 McKinney Ave.) Idle ... More >>
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May 26, 2011
A Moving Memorial
Memorial Day weekend, a time to stock the cooler, spark up the barbecue, and hang out with friends and family. The holiday is here, and we have a list of local spots that will be celebrating the long weekend by offering up fun, affordable parties. Idle Rich Pub (2614 McKinney Ave.) Idle ... More >>
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January 13, 2011
Final Thoughts On Season's Holiday Beers, And Reasons To Hang On Till Saint Patrick's Day
The holidays are over, and unless you've got Martin Luther King Jr. Day or Presidents' Day off, there aren't any work holidays until Memorial Day on May 30. Christmas and holiday beers are disappearing from taps and shelves faster than your New Year's resolutions. But before you put a gun in you ... More >>
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July 8, 2010
Lebron James Eats for Free: Five Food Bribes That Might Work
Wanna bribe us? Keep the food. Try this instead.A recent University of Texas at Dallas release that was ostensibly about T-shirts raises an interesting food issue: Explaining why he'd decided to display 300 commemorative T-shirts in a university building, Dean J. Michael Coleman said, "Free ... More >>
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July 1, 2010
Addison Goes Kaboom!
Wanna bribe us? Keep the food. Try this instead.A recent University of Texas at Dallas release that was ostensibly about T-shirts raises an interesting food issue: Explaining why he'd decided to display 300 commemorative T-shirts in a university building, Dean J. Michael Coleman said, "Free ... More >>
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June 2, 2010
Night Moves: Three More Memorial Day Parties...
Ray and Peter LekThe Lek Brothers were very, very busy this Memorial Day Weekend. Along with their Friday efforts, they charged through sleep and Red Bulls for "Spring Affair" at Samuel Grand Park in East Dallas with DJs Scott Phrenetic and Brett Johnson. That was way too hot.Next, and indoors, t ... More >>
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June 2, 2010
When It's Too Hot Out For Coffee, Just Grab Buli's Naughty Toddy
Photos By Daniel RodrigueNot everybody had a Memorial Day spent reveling in work-free, care-free bliss; for many of us the holiday was pretty close to the same ol' daily grind. And, not naming names, but a handful of us showed up at Observer HQ on Monday. By noon, Roasted had already finished off ... More >>
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June 2, 2010
The Top 5 Uniforms in the History of Your Texas Rangers
The Texas Rangers broke a four-game losing streak last night with a 9-6 walloping of the Chicago White Sox. But they didn't look good doing it. I know those white beanies atop their head were special Memorial Day caps, but in a word ... Godawful. The Colonial the other day had a pink out. Ba ... More >>
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June 1, 2010
Night Moves: Two Memorial Day Weekend Parties
Ray and Peter LekFor Friday, the Lizard Lounge featured the Memorial Day-inspired "May Day" (hence the cannon props?) with DJ AK1200, Excision & Exceed--highlighting a night of Drum & Bass and Dubstep music.Next, Zubar featured JT Donaldson, Nekstone & Brett Johnson in the front room ... More >>
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May 31, 2010
Hash Over: Flying Saucer's Beer Festival, Jokes and Jazz Makes its Debut, Bishop Arts Wine Walk, and Free Sushi
Flying SaucerDo you have plans this weekend to recover from last weekend's Memorial Day madness? Why not continue with the summer fun by drinking more alcohol and eating fatty foods? Flying Saucer on the Lake will host its first Spring Beer Festival from noon till 10 p.m. this Saturday, June 5 ... More >>
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May 28, 2010
Talking Trash and Carrying Water at City Hall
The city's more or less shut down till Tuesday, what with a furlough day and Memorial Day on the schedule. Which is why City Hall has early-posted its Wednesday council briefing agendas on two subjects near and dear to every citizen: water and trash. At least one of 'em is gonna cost more next fi ... More >>
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May 28, 2010
Good Friday: Memorial Day Weekend Edition
Every year around this time, Brutal Juice dusts off the old instruments and reunites for a weekend of area shows. This weekend, They, along with a re-charged Baboon, will be playing at Dan's Silverleaf on Friday, and on Saturday they'll be at Trees.But even without a Brutal Juice reunion, there's ... More >>
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May 27, 2010
Czech It Out, Folks
Every year around this time, Brutal Juice dusts off the old instruments and reunites for a weekend of area shows. This weekend, They, along with a re-charged Baboon, will be playing at Dan's Silverleaf on Friday, and on Saturday they'll be at Trees.But even without a Brutal Juice reunion, there's ... More >>
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May 27, 2010
The Thrill of the Grill From Brazil
Photos by Sarah Johnson Grilled Lamb Chops Demonstrated by Domingos Noronha of Fogo de Chao Brazil is known for many things other than producing Victoria Secret supermodels. It has elaborate festivals, beautiful beaches,and here at City of Ate we thank the country for introducing us to churrasc ... More >>
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May 27, 2010
What's Better Than Live Music And Beer? Live Music And Good Beer
Left Hand's 400 Pound Monkey English-style IPA, one of several craft-beer offerings at Renfield's Corner.For most music lovers, any old beer will do at a concert or club show as long as the music is good. At, say, Verizon Theatre or whatever they're calling it these days, a big plastic cup or two ... More >>
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May 24, 2010
BREAKING NEWS: Lex & Terry Join 105.3 The Fan
Lex & TerryBefore I break from blogging for a few extra days heading into Memorial Day Weekend, allow me to play traffic cop. Coming: Jordan Spieth. Book it. The 16-year-old, as I told you last week, is indeed Dallas' version of Tiger Woods. At least between the ropes. Going: Dirk Nowi ... More >>
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May 24, 2010
Jupiter Lanes to Roll Its Last Ball Next Week
A Friend of Unfair Park just sent some terrible news: Jupiter Lanes, that beloved old alley off Jupiter and Garland and home to the tremendous Hangin' Tens Beach Bar, is closing on June 3. I've left a message for majority owner Chuck Lande, but an employee there confirms the 52-year-old bowling a ... More >>
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May 7, 2010
Before Giants of the Savanna Opens, Dallas Zoo Introduces Elephants to Their New Home
Kevin TodoraJenny and Gypsy, now in their new home at the Dallas ZooEarly this morning, Dallas Zoo officials sent word that they'd moved all six elephants to the Giants of the Savanna habitat, which officially opens to the public Memorial Day weekend, and maybe we'd like to come take some p ... More >>
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April 8, 2010
Hear Ye, Hear Ye
Kevin TodoraJenny and Gypsy, now in their new home at the Dallas ZooEarly this morning, Dallas Zoo officials sent word that they'd moved all six elephants to the Giants of the Savanna habitat, which officially opens to the public Memorial Day weekend, and maybe we'd like to come take some p ... More >>
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May 21, 2009
Songs in the Grass
Kevin TodoraJenny and Gypsy, now in their new home at the Dallas ZooEarly this morning, Dallas Zoo officials sent word that they'd moved all six elephants to the Giants of the Savanna habitat, which officially opens to the public Memorial Day weekend, and maybe we'd like to come take some p ... More >>
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May 21, 2009
Golf Fore The Masses
Kevin TodoraJenny and Gypsy, now in their new home at the Dallas ZooEarly this morning, Dallas Zoo officials sent word that they'd moved all six elephants to the Giants of the Savanna habitat, which officially opens to the public Memorial Day weekend, and maybe we'd like to come take some p ... More >>
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April 30, 2009
Renaissance Men And Women
Kevin TodoraJenny and Gypsy, now in their new home at the Dallas ZooEarly this morning, Dallas Zoo officials sent word that they'd moved all six elephants to the Giants of the Savanna habitat, which officially opens to the public Memorial Day weekend, and maybe we'd like to come take some p ... More >>
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May 22, 2008
Fair Art
ARTFEST rounds up the oohs and aahs
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May 22, 2008
Ennis Fun?!
The National Polka Festival hits the big 4-2
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April 17, 2008
Hear Ye
Scarborough summons you, commoners
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August 10, 2006
Laugh Lodge
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May 25, 2006
Accordion Days
The Polka Fest returns for another year
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May 25, 2006
Homes on the Move
The Polka Fest returns for another year
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April 6, 2006
Turkey Legs of Yore
The Polka Fest returns for another year
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