Even those of us who are not star-struck by Hollywood celebrities are fascinated by the Kennedys. There’s something eternally intriguing about the most mysterious and famous political family in America. And here in Dallas we have a personal connection with the clan, even if it is, sadly, as a result…
They say that everything is bigger in Texas, so it’s only appropriate that the Dallas Safari Club 2013 Journeys Convention will bring big-game hunting to downtown for four solid days. For more than 40 years, the club has been connecting experts and vendors in the hunting industry with big-game hunters…
With a kick-ass soundtrack by Queen and big-screen comic book whiz bang like no other, 1980’s Flash Gordon has earned its cult status. Full of insane costumes, wacked-out special effects and some of the most quotable dialogue ever, the story of football star/savior of the universe Flash has been in…
We think it’s pretty cool when the old-school arts make a comeback, but what, exactly, qualifies as old school? Many, many viewings of KERA and Smithsonian Channel docs have taught us all about the good old days, like the birth of blues and jazz, but let’s face it: Artswise, Americans…
If your favorite toys are really expensive, uniquely designed, rarely human, made of vinyl and one-of-a-kind, then chances are you’ve spent a good chunk of the past two years poking through the stock at Atama. The purveyors of all things collectible, Atama is Dallas’ go-to vinyl toy shop, and this…
Did you have a rough 2012? Are you ready to kick over old traditions? Do you think turkeys taste better when nested with chickens and ducks? Well, this is the year you take a stand. Tell the world that the commercialization of the holiday season is for suckers and you’re…
Burlesque has recently made one hell of a comeback, and with all of its innovations and evolutions, it’s easy to forget the art form’s roots. If you’re a new convert to the craft, trained only by a few YouTube videos of Dita Von Teese, then consider heading out to the…
Blue Man Group owes a lot to Peyo and his beloved Schtroumpfs, better known to us Americans as Smurfs. Without Papa, Brainy, Jokey and the whole Smurfy gang (we’ll save discussions about Smurfette for a later time), we would probably be hesitant if approached by a strange blue man wielding…
Do you know of some crazy person who covered their house in more than two million twinkling Christmas lights this year? If so, tell us so we can crash that holiday party. Otherwise we think you should join us this weekend at the Texas Motor Speedway Gift of Lights for…
Once upon a time, we were all architects. Our first toys, blocks, opened up a world of design to us, with all of their shapes, colors and potential. We learned early on that a giant entryway is where it’s at, and that stylish red cylinders will not balance well on…
Filled with the same family traditions year after year, we know every holiday season comes with its highs and lows, and, sadly, they often overlap. If your annual viewing of A Christmas Story (the high) is usually ruined by screaming relatives and the smell of burnt turkey (oh, so low),…
If Tchaikovsky had spent time in New Orleans, then The Nutcracker as we know it may have been a bit different, but since he was a white guy from Russia more than 100 years ago, he put forth The Nutcracker as it typically stands. Though a classic, it doesn’t resonate…
Our perception of Australia cinema would undoubtedly be much different if Ted Kotcheff’s film Wake in Fright (previously known as Outback) had received better distribution. Restored and dubbed a Cannes Classic, Wake in Fright brought disturbing human horror to the forefront, filled with a drunken Outback psychopathic takedown of a…
For the parents who shied away from Christopher Nolan’s Dark Knight trilogy for fear that it was a bit too, uh, dark for the youngsters, we have something for you and your comic-book-loving kids. The Batman Live World Arena Tour is more in line with the traditional POW! BOOM! WHAM!…
We’ll find just about any reason to enter a good 5K around here. We do it for the exercise and for a good cause, and sometimes we just really want a free T-shirt (we’re willing to bet that you’ve got a closet full of ’em by now). Well, if you…
Got a jones for super-bendy French Canadians? Fret not; you can now shop local for cirque performances right here in Big D, courtesy of Dallas Cirque Theatre. The acrobatic troupe (helmed by Kimberly Adele and Dylan Keith of CirqueFit fame) has been spinning and swinging around these parts for quite…
Oak Cliff artist Chris Bingham is a favorite around these parts, and it’s easy to see why. In his newest show, Art in Motion: An Ode to Graffiti, his nostalgic realism style is front and center, as he pulls inspiration from the graffiti on the streets to use in his…
Remember when you were younger, sitting around the fireplace and listening to It’s a Wonderful Life on the radio with your family every holiday season? Neither do we, but it would’ve been a great memory. Instead, we’ve spent our winter breaks watching the Frank Capra holiday classic on the small…
Almost 30 years ago, Al Pacino had a little friend, Michelle Pfeiffer was a sexy cokehead who liked bad boys, and Steven Bauer had a full TV and film career to look forward to. Ah, those were the days. When Scarface hit the screens in 1983, it was a shock…
Let us let you in on a little secret: Your friends and relatives are used to you showing up at holiday gatherings with a sixer of Miller Lite, and they judge you for it. If you want to get yourself out of the doghouse but don’t know where to start,…
Adaptations can be funny things. Take, for example, Jekyll & Hyde: The Musical. Based on Robert Louis Stevenson’s novella The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, Jekyll & Hyde takes the short tale of good and evil and mixes in a few songs, a lot more murders, and…
Around this time of year, people think about those less fortunate than themselves. The poor, homeless and hungry are put center stage as the community lends a helping hand and shares the holiday spirit by giving, and with a little help from the Stewpot, they can give back in kind…
