The year is almost over, and now’s the time to start making a list of New Year’s resolutions — not for yourself, of course. You’re perfect. No resolutions for you are needed, and you can’t give people you know resolutions because that’s called an intervention. So what do you do…
Christmas Day can be a hard time to find a place to go. Everything closes down, and when you realize you’re missing ingredients for Christmas dinner, you’re forced to scrounge at a 7-Eleven and make a judgment call on whether anyone will notice the ham is just five cans of…
The annual pride celebration in Dallas will move from its traditionally scheduled September spot to a few months earlier, in June. Jaron Turnbow, executive director of Dallas Tavern Guild and Dallas Pride, made the announcement via a statement on the Dallas Pride website after speaking with community members in an…
In a packed Addison Improv showroom, the Funniest Comic in Texas Contest, a competition that sprawled over multiple rounds going all the way back to October, crowned its winner, Dallas comedian Wes Corwin. The finals, held Dec. 12, were a showdown of comedians from all over the state, hosting both…
Starting Jan. 1, the South Dallas-located NYLO Hotel will become the CANVAS Dallas hotel. Designed as a beacon to both artists and art lovers, CANVAS is the love child of an art gallery and a modern hotel. It’s a place for the Picasso at heart to spend the night, grab…
As you enter the lobby of one particular movie theater in Plano, you’ll see all your favorite movie refreshments: soda and candy and dog treats. K9 Cinemas is the only theater designed specifically for dog owners to bring their pets along for a movie night. Eric Lankford, the creator of…
What is there to say about Taylor Swift that hasn’t been said before? She’s the princess of pop, the queen of open letters to streaming services, the goddess of breakup and beef songs. There’s nothing she can’t or won’t do at this point. But even with all she’s accomplished, it…
Half an hour before the doors even opened at the Bomb Factory on Sunday night, the line had snaked back to the corner of Canton and Malcolm X. The snake grew larger with more arriving, shaking their head and making the journey to the end. The wind wasn’t kind and…
Mark Cuban’s days as owner of the Landmark Theatres have come to an end. Cuban and 2929 Entertainment partner Todd Wagner sold the collection of theaters to Cohen Media Group for an undisclosed figure. Cuban and Wagner bought Landmark Theatres in 2003 under 2929 Entertainment. As reported by The Hollywood…
WWE mastermind Vince McMahon is bringing the XFL back from the dead and awarding Dallas a shot at sports legend or infamy in 2020. In an afternoon press conference, XFL Commissioner Oliver Luck, sometimes known as father to Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck, announced Dallas would be one of eight…
Joshua Ray Walker pulled the brim of his hat down and braved the cold winds of Dallas as he performed two of his songs, “Working Girl” and “Canyon,” at an otherwise silent strip mall. Browning leaves swirled around his feet as they found a new place to gather, before Walker…
The Arlington Improv has been the place to go to see a national touring comedian and grab a late-night drink. Starting this month, it will also be the place to break your all-time high score on Ms. Pac-Man. The Arlington Improv is converting its restaurant space outside of the showroom…
The Winspear Opera House triple dog dares everyone in Dallas to show up when they present A Christmas Story, The Musical from Dec. 12 through 16. The movie that made pink bunnies, leggy lamps and almost shooting your eye out Christmas staples received the Broadway musical treatment, and the touring cast…
When Heather McKinney and Christie Wallace found out the podcast they co-host, Sinisterhood, cracked iTunes’ top 10 list for U.S. Comedy Podcasts, they assumed something must be wrong. After seeing how many times Sinisterhood had been downloaded in such a short period, Wallace went so far as to reach out…
Here’s the problem reviewing something involving Christmas: If you have anything negative to say, you come off looking like a monster. So you think It’s a Wonderful Life is a chore to watch? “Go back to your country!” someone will shout. It’s an unfair sentiment because some Christmas things are…
When Joe Bob Briggs filmed The Last Drive-In with Joe Bob Briggs for the streaming service Shudder, he thought it would be the last time he sat in front of a camera as a host for a show. “I’m going to do it one last time,” Briggs said at the…
Sometimes no matter how hard you try, no matter what videos you watch or how much your special someone tries to help, it’s hard to get in the mood. The Christmas mood. You know you’re being a Grinch while everyone around you is preparing roast beast, but you can’t do…
The holiday season brings good food in large doses, family that are good in small doses and travel that requires a heavy dose of a narcotic to get through. More than a few of you will shove clothes into bags and beg friends for rides as you make your way…
Being alone doesn’t have to mean being bored. In fact, some of the best things you can do happen completely by yourself (don’t smirk). Having alone time gives you the freedom to relax, take your time and not be rushed by anyone else while you do your favorite activity (we…
Whether you’re a Republican, a Democrat or Wiccan, there is one thing that unites everyone: sex. Everyone wants it, but one particular group is a little less willing to spread their wallets to make it happen. A new survey of more than 400 Dallas residents showed that Republican men are…
This might come as shocking news, but singer Ariana Grande and comedian Pete Davidson broke up. You probably haven’t heard anything about it and might need a moment to process your disbelief. When entertainers are involved in a breakup, it’s typical to see them work through the sadness by expressing…
For those who love art but never get invited to a gallery opening, a trip to the local liquor store will now give you a taste of original works of art. Fort Worth-based distillery BlackEyed Distilling Co. is releasing its second limited-edition bottle featuring artwork from Fort Worth painter and…
