It was May of 1984, and young punk Frank Campagna was racing around Dallas in his ’75 burgundy Chrysler Cordova – the model with the real Corinthian leather. His mission: to find some green tea for Stevie Nicks. “It was before there was Whole Foods or any of these organic…
Our pet profiles series celebrates those supportive (and adorable) friends who round out the homes of notable members of the Dallas community. Names: Nine (he’s the ninth family pet) is a two-(and a half)-year-old male Bullmastiff and Punch is a five-year-old male Chiweenie. Nine came from a farm and Punch…
Name: Alexana Segura Location: Mockingbird Station Style influences: Japanese culture and pastel goths. Style breakdown: “Leggings from Yesstyle.com, Urban Outfitters sandals and bra, Forever 21 tank top, the necklace was a gift and I’m wearing my boyfriend’s beanie.”…
Our pet profiles series celebrates those supportive (and adorable) friends who round out the homes of notable members of the Dallas community. Name: Lil’ John (Johnny) is a 6-year-old AKC registered toy poodle, who spends 24 hours a day with his owner. Owner: Steve Porter (Lodi), glass artist at Dallas…
Name: David Zuniga Location: Easter in the Park at Robert E. Lee Park Style breakdown: Tie and jacket from Rose Garden in Oak Cliff, shirt from Goodwill, American Apparel socks, thrift store pants cut into shorts. Style influences: David LaChapelle…
Name: Sara Jane Booth Location: Track Meet’s Easter rave in downtown Dallas Style breakdown: Head scarf and shirt from Pandemonium, American Apparel shorts, Banana Republic bag, dad’s Medusa ring and mom’s spoon ring. Style influences: “Sexy and cheesy Thai music videos, trannies and R&B music.”…
Each year the Turtle Creek Association hosts its annual Easter in the Park extravaganza. This past Sunday, we caught some adorable pups (who were suited up in their Easter best) at the events Pooch Parade. Here are ten of our favorite costumed hounds, and make sure to check out the…
Our pet profiles series celebrates those supportive (and adorable) friends who round out the homes of notable members of the Dallas community. Today we’re introducing Malkie and Pants, and their companion, local photographer Hal Samples. Names: Malkie and Pants (short for Fancy Pants). Malkie is an 11-month-old male Olde English…
As usual, last month was a busy one in the Dallas restaurant scene. Read on for the full slate of opening restaurants, and be sure to share tips about restaurant openings or closings in the comments section below or at dish@dallasobserver.com. Openings: Chicken Scratch (2303 Pittman St.): Tim Byres’ new…
Despite Dallas’ lack of a winter this year, Mockingbird Station is welcoming the spring season on Thursday with its annual What To Wear Spring Fashion Show. The vacation-themed runway show will showcase seasonal outfits from a few Mockingbird Station shops including American Apparel, Francesca’s Collections, LOFT, Movida, Relatively Outdoors, Sample…
Name: Bethany Burke Location: Lower Greenville Style influences: “Edie Sedgwick mixed with Stevie Nicks. I’ve been dressing pretty dark lately. I like dead things a lot, my look is ‘dark ’70s.'” Style breakdown: “American Apparel disco pants, Chloe boots, boutique shirt, Alexander Wang bag, an old creepy Pagan necklace that…
Name: Disco (Kitten, Disco-tech, Cute’n) Age: 1 1/2 years Owner: DJ TraDeMarx From: SPCA Likes: The smell of peppermint, ice cubes, asparagus, pens, bouncy balls. Dislikes: Moombahton and glitch house (they make her ears go back). Click below for more photos of Disco, and stay tuned for more local pet…
Name: Fred Holston Location: North Texas State Fairgrounds Style influences: Anita Pallenberg, Brian Jones, Brian Eno, Keith Richards, a bunch of hot bitches from the ’60s…
The Jesus and Mary Chain rescheduled their Denton appearance to this evening , and we thought it’d be fun to dig through the old, dusty filing cabinets in pursuit of old press photos. To our excitement (and maybe yours), we dug up a decade’s worth. The “J-file” didn’t include a…
Name: Sarah Davenport Style influences: The ’60s and ’70s music scenes. At 35 Denton to catch: Mikal Cronin and Thee Oh Sees…
Name (from left to right): See also: Friday reviews. Bonnie Rue, Chris Flemmons Style influences: Bonnie: “I used to have a fashion line called Model Citizen Clothing, but that project’s currently on hold. When it’s cold I wear dark colors.” Chris: “Family Dollar.” At 35 Denton to catch: Bonnie: “The…
See also: Reviews from last night. Name (from left to right): Bryan Schleckman, Heather Williams Style influences: Bryan: “Classic ’40s and ’50s but with a modern spin. Vintage with an updated feel.” Heather: “What I’m doing, what I’m into, and what I’m listening to [influences my style].” At 35 Denton…
Read more: 35 Denton Cleans Up Its Block and Rebrands Itself THURSDAY Bleached The Labb, 11:30 p.m. San Fernando Valley sisters Jessica and Jennifer Clavin formed California beach-punk band Bleached after their previous group, Mika Miko, dissolved in 2009. Bleached combine sun-soaked, carefree rock with a tinge of late-’70s punk…
It’s not easy for teens under the age of 21 to find excitement in Deep Ellum, especially when they don’t have a fake ID (which most likely won’t do them any good anyway). Knowing this, Big Thought put together an all-ages event in the heart of Deep Ellum called DaVerse…
Texas International Theatrical Arts Society, (TITAS) and the AT&T Performing Arts Center present the annual Command Performance, a miscellany of dance routines, from pas de deux, a classic type of ballet duet (think girls in tutus and men in tights) to cutting edge, contemporary performances. Ten principle dancers from across…
Iowa’s comedic pop act Leslie and the LY’s packed out the back room of Bryan Street Tavern last night. Leslie Hall and her backing band, clad in leotards and Day-Glo accessories, bedazzled the crowd with catchy pop songs and gauche pelvic thrusts. The hour-long performance was followed by a makeshift…
