The newest diamond on Dallas’ shiny exterior is Tommy DeAlano’s joint, The Dram. Housed in what was formerly the Wooden House on Henderson, the once furniture and import boutique now boasts one beautiful renovation. All plush velvet, tufted couches and jewel tones, you can expect plenty of new Facebook profile…
Michael Wayne Atha, better known as Yelawolf, the Alabama-born skater-turned-rapper, is navigating an interesting path in the current class of hip-hop all-stars. A quick cameo on Missy Elliott’s 2005 The Road to Stardom with Missy Elliott gave him some shine, but his work slanging hooks and producing mixtapes led to…
The myth of Saint Valentine marrying young kids in the face of Claudius’ imminent draft are nothing if not romantic. Yet Valentine’s Day just isn’t a real holiday. It’s as tedious to loathe it as to love it. Those bemoaning their lack of roses or boasting of their pre-fixe dinner…
Doomtree Dan’s Silverleaf Tuesday, February 7 In a year spent throne-watching, Doomtree’s 2011 release, No Kings, was an interesting comment on hip-hop’s climate. Excessive in its own right, the Minneapolis collective has no less than seven official collaborators contributing to the final sound of their latest record. Not the baroque…
Well, the weekend is over and I am still trying to remove my neon pink lipstick from the super fun wedding reception the Observer staff ingested too many jello shots at. All in the name of art, we are cultural consumers around these parts. Be it a new pop-up bar…
Thursdays in Dallas are getting unruly, reworking my school night routine a bit. I make sure the laundry, nails and hair are did a day or two early since we are all bound to run into each other once the sun sets. Last night, Dallas overfloweth. I love Parks and…
The doors just opened on January 3 and the paint is barely dry, but Sandaga 813 has a long history leading up to their current revival of the former Minc space in Exposition Park. Co-owner Darryl “Sandaga” Thomas has been in Dallas 26 years and spent a portion of that…
Kendrick Lamar Trees Thursday, January 19 Since the last time Kendrick Lamar graced a Dallas stage, his star has only been on the rise. His most recent mix tape, Section.80, has garnered buzz, rave reviews and a spot on Drake’s upcoming tour with ASAP Rocky. That’s one buzzy tour, but…
Every year, on Friday the 13th, Elm Street Tattoo’s talented staff executes small pieces that must include the number 13 somewhere, for $13 and a $7 tip. On most sleeves in Dallas, you can spot the 13s hidden among larger décor, identifying the shop’s fans and loyalists. I was inside…
The jaunt to The Texas Theatre is among my favorite through the city. I take a roundabout way down Main Street, through Dealey Plaza to 35. Nothing beats Jefferson Street in this town: All faded jewel tones, party supply stores and beautiful Quinceañera boutiques. It looks frozen in time in…
Lights All Night Dallas Convention Center Friday, December 30 & Saturday, December 31 Getting ready for Lights All Night, I couldn’t help but get nostalgic for my teenage days. Lights All Night was reportedly not a rave, but how about this poorly-kept secret? It was a rave. Those mid-’90s warehouse…
