If you’re anything like the rest of the planet and can’t get enough of the DIY Network, HGTV and all the home remodeling shows on television (yes, even Extreme Makeover: Home Edition), stop by this year’s White Rock Home Tour from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday to see…
There’s an old idiom that says, “We don’t see things as they are, we see them as we are.” Basically, life is all a matter of perspective, and many artists seem to have this down to, well, an art. David Dike Fine Art presents Olin Travis: Views of Texas, Colorado…
It’s time to break out the cufflinks and wingtips, because Theatre Arlington’s Annual Gala is gearing up for another night of merrymaking. This year’s theme is “A Starry Night of Broadway with Danny Wright,” and will feature the pianist performing Broadway hits. Join master of ceremonies Scott Murray for a…
Figuring out symbolism isn’t an easy exercise. Strangely, trying to determine what deep and dark meaning an author was going for decades–sometimes centuries–ago is the hobby of many English lit enthusiasts. Often, they find the underlying symbolic meaning they’re searching for, but sometimes the story is just flat-out full of…
There’s no doubt that the four-letter “f-word” is taking over television. It’s everywhere you look: in prime time, on reality shows, on morning talk shows and on late night. Hell, it even has its own network, and both men and women love watching it. Audiences everywhere are eating it up…
Sometimes, a jumbled concept really works. Take Top Golf, for instance. It’s one-part driving range, one-part sports bar and one-part all-American eatery (Cranberry Almond Chicken Salad sliders…yum.) However, when a tea room opens a satellite location that ditches the dainty crumb cakes and instead infuses the environment with live music…
“My name is…Shake-Zula. The mic-rula, the old schoolah. Ya wanna trip? I’ll bring it to ya…” If you were able to identify these lyrics by the word “is,” chances are you won’t want to miss Aqua Teen Hunger Force Live featuring creators Dave Willis and Dana Snyder! Here are just…
Everybody’s gotta start somewhere, and these young playwrights and directors are starting with New Visions, New Voices, a spring playwriting festival now in its 16th year featuring work written and directed by undergraduate SMU theater students. Brandon Sterrett directs Pretty, Smart, Poetic by Brigham Mosley, a play about a family…
While some Midwestern cuisine–like Cincinnati chili–may make a Dallasite gasp, other portions of it, like the chicken pot pie, we’ve adopted as our own. The same can be said for an Upper Midwestern concept called the supper club–a concept Ocean Prime in Uptown has ripped from its retro recesses and…
If you’ve ever been intrigued by the quirky styling of Art Deco design or the mish-mashed patterns of reclaimed design, this place ought to tickle your fancy. Bold, bright and stylish, Bolla in the Stoneleigh Hotel and Spa is a gleaming example of eclectic construction. The restaurant keeps tempo with…
Ladies, we know summer is a two-headed beast. We can finally ditch the boots for a comfy pair of flip-flops, but on the other hand, we’ll also have to go through the arduous task of finding that “perfect” swimsuit. To take the anxiety out of finding a fit this season,…
Some people may know screenwriter Guillermo Arriaga for his gripping drama Amores Perros, which exposes the ugly and cruel underbelly that is human existence. Others know him for his Academy Award-nominated film Babel, or the hugely successful 21 Grams, or perhaps for winning the Best Screenplay Award at the Cannes…
Tired of going to wine bars? Think the trend has been spent? We might agree if it wasn’t for wine bars such as Vino 100, an unpretentious little place (OK, so they describe themselves as “swanky and chic”) in Uptown that carries 100 bottles of wine at $25 or under…
The Dallas art scene has been steadily growing for the last decade, and the development of Dragon Street and the AT&T Performing Arts center has helped catapult the city into a real artistic contender. If you haven’t yet gotten involved in the growing art scene–for shame–head over to Holly Johnson…
If the thought of watching your friend get her ears pierced makes you squeamish, it’s a good idea to sit this one out. The Church at the Lizard Lounge hosts Freaks and Fetish, a night that will push the global limits on bizarre and unthinkable acts. From Norway, The Headmaster…
When you stop to think about holiday traditions, they just don’t really hold any water. What’s going on with waiting patiently for an obese man in red to wiggle down the chimney or looking for eggs hidden by–not a chicken, of course–but a rabbit. Well, it’s all in good fun,…
The Hilton Anatole recently ditched the seedy, carpeted den that was the Crocodile Disco–the once notorious dance spot that had its heyday in the late 70’s–and welcomes a truly state-of-the-art nightspot. Located near the hotel atrium’s main entrance, the glitz of the Media Grill + Bar is sure to catch…
There are a lot of picky eaters out there. Some people don’t go near meat. Others only eat raw foods. Still more abstain if the fare isn’t organic, and many really go for buzz terms like “gluten-free” and “free-range.” Jennifer Moreman also likes the natural stuff and, in her new…
As an only child, I never really found myself getting into any kind of precarious situation. Most of my young life consisted of playing with Hot Wheels (Barbie was weird), biking around the neighborhood and climbing trees. Well, there was that one time I found that old wooden storage closet–I…
If you want to get into the head of a stark raving mad poet, come view the work of Scott Hilton’s “photo-opera” called The Mustard Gas Phantasies of Wilfred Owen. He uses an old photographic method to illustrate the mustard gas-induced hallucinations of Wilfred Owen, a writer and soldier during…
Some Southerners — and we’re talking South Carolina’s Lowcountry here — feel right at home with a plate of shrimp and grits in front of them, but may find the white table cloth it’s sitting on a bit off-putting. This isn’t a jab at Southern sophistication; it just isn’t a…
Building Character is usually a euphemism for getting crapped on by life, like when you didn’t get that kick-ass job or when you got dumped on your birthday. This time, however, it’s a group exhibition of character-driven work over at the 4th Wall Gallery. These three urban contemporary artists really…
