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Nigel Dennis From A Lull: "Band Names Shouldn't Be Over Thought"

A Lull is a relatively new band hailing from Chicago. In just a few years, they've developed a solid reputation for edgy indie pop and chaotic live performances. Currently on tour in support of Confetti, their impressive debut, A Lull seems primed for a larger audience. Speaking from his car on the ... More >>

Irving Shouts Freebirds: A New Location and A Sneak Peek

​Freebirds World Burrito, you know, the other 'FB' you love besides Facebook, is bringing its "hippie-inspired burrito concept that originated in Santa Barbara, CA" to Irving, TX. Jason Daniel, Director of Operations for Freebirds, along with his team, is working hard to bring restaurant #49 ... More >>

Is Spanglish Something to Celebrate?

Down with the manglers of a grand language.

Erykah Badu to Join My Morning Jacket As Guest For Streaming Tuesday Night Concert

Once-in-a-lifetime events sometimes happen more than once, turns out. Next Tuesday night, when My Morning Jacket performs in its hometown of Louisville, Kentucky, to celebrate the release of their new album, Circuital, they will be joined on stage by one Erykah Badu, just as they so memorably were t ... More >>

Just Like We Told You Months Ago: Old 97's Plan To Release Grand Theatre, Vol. 2 On July 5

Patrick MichelsOld 97's back at the 2010 Musink festival in Fair Park​Lest you doubted our note from way, way, way, way back in March -- y'know, that the Old 97's were going to release the second installment of their two-part Grand Theatre release on July 5 -- well, now the folks putting out the r ... More >>

Rob Allyn Used to Run Local Politics. Now He's Making Movies in Indonesia.

Rob Allyn​Longtime observers of the local political landscape probably hear the name Rob Allyn and think of the Trinity River Corridor Project (Schutze insists it was Allyn who came up with those solar-powered water taxis), myriad mayoral campaigns, those Dubya ads attacking John McCain's environm ... More >>

Fort Worth Apron Collectors Can Tie One On

​The National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame is now giving restaurant apron collectors the chance to beef up their Fort Worth holdings. In conjunction with its showing of "The Apron Chronicles," a traveling photographic exhibit managed by The Women's Museum of Dallas, the museum's raffling o ... More >>

Head of Economic Development Explains $2 Million Grant Proposed for North Oak Cliff

Click to embiggen the map of the area that would be impacted by the proposed $2 million economic development grant.​On Friday we sneak-peeked that proposed $2-million economic development grant proposal intended to "support emerging development opportunities in North Oak Cliff." Before Wednesday's ... More >>

Council to Consider Doling Out $2 Million In GrantBond Money to North Oak Cliff Developers

​So much for North Oak Cliff not needing City Hall ...On Monday, the council's Economic Development Committee will discuss an "economic development grant proposal to support emerging development opportunities in North Oak Cliff." Which is kinda vague till you look at the corresponding item (No. 57 ... More >>

What's a Little Marriage Fraud Between Amigos?

It's a felony, sure, but in the absence of real immigration reform, some young, assimilated illegal immigrants see it as their best path to citizenship.

Need to slur a Mexican? We can show you how.

Hash Over: Girls Night Out, Organic Maple Caramelized Bacon Gelato is Coming Soon, Urban Crust Hosts a Wine Dinner, and Dallas Farmers Market Chef's Cooking Series

La Duni​Hey ladies, we hope you can find a babysitter, skip your yoga class or leave work early this Thursday, April 29, because La Duni has something special planned for you. From 6-9 p.m., La Duni's NorthPark location will host a free Girls Night Out celebrating the DVD release of It's Complica ... More >>

Why Won't Mexican Women Just Stay in the Kitchen Anymore?

With Shifting Attitudes and a Burgeoning Medical Marijuana Movement, the Future Looks Rosy for Legalized Weed

It's Complicated is Simply Bad

On The Range: Hatch Green Chiles

​On The Range is a weekly exploration of the history and lore of Texas menu items.As the song says, deep in December it's nice to remember...Every Labor Day, the tiny town of Hatch, New Mexico springs to life with the Hatch Valley Chile Festival. Thousands of Chileheads from all across the countr ... More >>

The Dirt Doctor

How radio show host Howard Garrett pushed Dallas to the center of the organic gardening movement through passion, principle and molasses

Clearing Out The Mailroom: Tuesday, June 10, 2008

Eighteen Years Ago, He Got 314 People to Perform His Music in the Meyerson

Alt-Weeklies Provide Web Links to Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio's Home Address

Action Taken in Solidarity with Phoenix New Times

Obituary for a Storefront

No Regrets

Tom Rush continues his battle against the singer-songwriter stereotype

Through the Danger Zone

Kenny Loggins and Jimmy Messina saw the '80s differently. On their reunion tour, the duo finally meets halfway.

Odds & Ends

97.1 casts a Spanish-speaking shadow over its former "Sunny" format

Drink Up

Loosened Texas laws spawn a litter of Dallas street wineries. Ready for Preston Hollow Pinot Grigio?

This Week's Day-By-Day Picks

Jokes? What Jokes?

The Hitchhiker's Guide is harmless--well, mostly harmless

Glen Phillips, Blue Merle

Saturday, April 16, at Trees

Head Case

Cue ball for a cure

Pick of the Litter

Six years in, the Deep Ellum Film Festival has become the cagey vet

He Wants to be a Millionaire

So why did LaMarcus Aldridge put off NBA riches?

Le Fromage

Hudson and Watts cheese it up in France

Smooth Rough Ride

Rough Creek Lodge has a lot to offer--and there's good food, too

Foldin' Time

Leland Faulkner welcomes you to his World

See, Hear

Without Elmer Bernstein, scores of movies wouldn't have sounded the same

Jackson Jive

Michael Jackson vowed to raise millions for 9/11 victims. And he hired a gay-porn producer pal to help.

The Hard Ones

The Beta Band is a group that almost anyone could like, but most people don't

Playing Chicken

Come boom or bust Dallasites gotta eat--out, that is

Waiting on You

Don't call it a comeback: Weezer's been here for years. Their fans have, anyway.

Hash Over

Jeroboam flight; Panty wad; Hash mince

Bad trip

As anguished Plano watched heroin pick off its children one by one, a cry went up for police to do anything to stop the deadly plague. Months later, some parents say they went too far.

Grand hotel

The Adolphus' French Room offers courses in dining elegance

Lex and Terry's wet dream

Can two transplants from the land of Lynyrd Skynyrd and fart smells find the key to radio fame at Dallas' Q102?