Not content to Monkee-walk into relative obscurity, Peter Tork is known for more than songs about daydream believers—he is also the singer, guitarist and keyboard player for a rotating band called the Shoe Suede Blues. It’s the other end of the musical spectrum from the pop ditties of his youth,…
Every young reader needs an adventurous heroine. For those of a certain age, it was Beverly Cleary’s Ramona Quimby. But if we’re of “a certain age,” then Ramona is too. Enter Junie B. Jones, a 6-year-old girl whose adventures inspire readers to keep the pages (and the wheels in their…
From the knock-offs of Louis Comfort Tiffany’s style found in shopping malls, you may think that the stained-glass artist unleashed the inspiration for stained-glass turtle lamps into the world and nothing more. You would be wrong. His exhibit at the Dallas Museum of Art showcases his famous stained-glass mosaics but…
Diva Barbra Streisand is famous for her song about people who need people. One of the people she has needed is Marvin Hamlisch, her former concert tour director and manager. Suffice it to say, Hamlisch knows a thing or two about Babs. So we imagine he’ll know what he’s doing…
Do you dream in black and white or color? If the dreams in question are, in fact, Bombay Dreams, the answer isn’t just color but color, sequins and everything Bollywood (India’s version of Hollywood). The musical is typical of producer Andrew Lloyd Webber, who also brought forth musicals such as…
Affordable home and furnishing options in Uptown seem few and far between. But at least for a little while, the McKinney Avenue Contemporary features some in the form of its current exhibit, a showcase of good home design and construction achievable for those with limited budgets. Artists, architects and sustainable…
Star light, star bright, first star I see tonight…you know the drill. Stars are usually for wishing. But is your wish less valid if it’s on a satellite or more valid if it’s on a planet? There is more to the night sky than meets the eye. Put this fluffy…
When we hear about art that comes from trash or lack of sleep, we don’t know whether to be intrigued or worried. And if we, like some of the artists in 7 at the 6 (now at the Art Six Coffeehouse), designed jewelry based on self-torture and different stages of…
Listening to artist Max Kazemzadeh talk is like colliding with a truck carrying art history audiobooks. Plus, the guy could wire a remote control to activate his blender if he wanted to. Techy quirks coupled with his art-school pedigree can make for some interesting art. Check out his latest exhibition,…
Reviews of pianist Olga Kern’s work read like reviews of a rock concert. The words “ferocious” and “explosive” are used liberally. But Kern, a single mom from Moscow, isn’t a rock star. She’s a highly decorated classical musician and past winner of the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition—which, in some…
We tend to remember the bad teachers. The ones who went an entire year calling us someone else’s name. The good teachers sometimes inhabit our memories as blurry figures with chalk. Phillip Done has written a collection of essays about his adventures in elementary education. We read them and feel…
All humans cry tears, but how many can effectively cry pixels? Very few individuals are able to take a universal display of emotion and digitize it without losing something in the process. Artist John Pomara is one of those few. In 96-tears, he effectively and eloquently allows “qualities of static…
At this time of year, when the words “Bowl” and “Hall of Fame” are mentioned, they’re usually related to sweaty athletes. That’s not the case for violinist Joshua Bell, recent inductee to the Hollywood Bowl Hall of Fame. He plays in G major instead of the major leagues, and his…
On the third Thursday of each month, the Nasher Sculpture Center hosts Thursday Night in the City, a night of special programs, evening walks and cocktails. On February 16, the Nasher reflects on what Thursday nights in this city might be like in the future. Raymond Nasher leads a panel…
In their song “Love Train,” the O’Jays ask people all over the world to join hands and start a “love train.” On Valentine’s Day, the Grapevine Vintage Railroad wants people all over the metroplex to ride one. The trip begins at Stockyards Station and includes strolling violinists, a meal, a…
Some people are experts in one type of dance, but how many are experts in all dances? Very few! Sometimes that’s what makes it fun. Contemporary Dance/Fort Worth seems to agree, judging by its upcoming dance marathon. Segments like Dance Fanatics—-with Swing, Latin and Ballroom—-are easy to figure out. But…
Author Hal Urban has shared with readers 20 things he wants his kids to know, 20 things that matter and, most recently, Choices That Change Lives: 15 Ways to Find More Purpose, Meaning, and Joy. While we’re aware that there are more than 15 ways to add purpose to our…
Author Hal Urban has shared with readers 20 things he wants his kids to know, 20 things that matter and, most recently, Choices That Change Lives: 15 Ways to Find More Purpose, Meaning, and Joy. While we’re aware that there are more than 15 ways to add purpose to our…
French guitarist Django Reinhardt’s first experience with jazz brought him to tears. Having experienced jazz gone wrong, we can relate. But Reinhardt was inspired by what he heard. He dried his tears and went on to inspire countless musicians, shaping swing and western swing music in the process–which is why…
The word “vintage” often brings up thoughts of something old, dusty and set aside in someone’s basement. It can also refer to something timeless and sturdy, with just enough quirks to keep it fresh year after year. We bet we can guess which reference Dolly Parton’s crew was inspired by…
The reindeer call out Kringle 11/24 If irreverence is a hallmark of the avant-garde in art, then a play about Santa Claus sexually harassing one of his reindeer might as well be experimental theater. Or it could just be another production by CrimeScene Company, a group that performs plays like…
