Been dying to do away with your child’s Justin Bieber-esque bedhead or horrendous kid-mohawk? The end of summer haircuts is the perfect excuse to tame those unsightly manes. And thanks to Remington College’s annual Cuts for Kids event, you won’t have to clutch your wallet in agony. From Monday through…
As the cleanup of the Gulf of Mexico oil spill will most likely continue for years, part of the recovery effort is to carry on the legacy of the Gulf Coast region by understanding and appreciating its beautiful and fragile nature. The Valley House Gallery & Sculpture Garden and Trinity…
When’s the last time you went on a date? More important, what did you do on that date? Let me guess…dinner, maybe a movie afterward? Dinner can be so awkward and movies don’t really provide a true bonding experience. So what else is there to do? Concerts are good, but…
Nick Cannon, who you probably remember from I’m Mariah Carey’s Husband, Mariah Carey’s My Wife And You’re Totally Jealous and Mariah: The Old Lady I Boink is coming to Arlington Improv to do some stand-up comedy. He’s also been in some lesser-known works like Men In Black II, Drumline and…
Henry Hill’s life of crime as a Lucchese family stick-up man and drug dealer made for an amazing crime drama in Martin Scorsese’s 1990 masterpiece Goodfellas. His post-Mob life, on the other hand, could be fodder for an absurd comedy. After getting booted from the Witness Protection Program for not…
Hot on the heels of the World Cup (surely you heard a little something about the biggest and best sporting competition in the world?), local fans of the sport, both new and old, are going to get a special treat. Several international superstars who participated in the Cup, including faves…
Aside from the immortal scene in Footloose where Kevin Bacon furiously punch-dances his way through an abandoned warehouse, the only time when you’ll likely use the phrase “dance fighting” is regarding the martial art of Capoeira. And like Bacon’s dance, Capoeira is as beautiful as it is deadly. Originating in…
For one day, the McKinney Avenue Contemporary Complex presents a number of video and audio works in both its Black Box and Heldt + Hall theaters. A compilation from a number of video artists will screen on a loop from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., and then individual works will…
La Duni Latin Cafe (4620 McKinney Ave.) is hosting a Mojito Class from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday. The hands-on class features bar chef Ivan Rimach demonstrating three methods of the cocktail–one shaken, one hand-muddled and one involving fire. You can also take a break from all the muddling to…
Imagine a gathering of the world’s superheroes in one location–Superman, Batman, Captain America, Wolverine, The Hulk, Wonder Woman and Spiderman–all in the name of charity. But instead of spandex, these heroes wear white aprons and Crocs, and instead of superpowers, they all wield super-sharp knives. We’re talking about chefs here,…
Some countries require citizens to give a couple years of their life to military service, but America ought to require citizens to do a stint in food service. Pizza delivery is like a crash course in economics, customer relations and human psychology. It can also inspire; Jeremy Smith’s experiences in…
Once upon a time there was a princess who felt a pea through a dozen mattresses. And in another far, far away land there lived a girl named Cinderella. She wore a fabulous glass slipper while Snow White had seven little men to call her own. It’s true all of…
The ’90s had the Teletubbies with purple Tinky Winky, green Dipsy, yellow Laa-Laa and red Po. The colorful, controversy-ridden show lasted four years entertaining toddlers around the world. 2010 has The Wiggles with Aussies Sam, Murray, Jeff and Anthony. This group, focused on learning through song and dance, formed in…
Don’t go into All About Evil expecting some clever Bette Davis quotes or a tale about an up-and-coming young actress who schemes her way to the top, because you’ll be disappointed. If, however, you’ve got a taste for murder, mayhem and Natasha Lyonne, this is the film for you. Lyonne…
Gandhi, generally considered to be a pretty smart guy, once said no culture can live if it attempts to be exclusive. Expand horizons by immersing yourself in Mexican culture for an evening this weekend. The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, in partnership with the General Consul of Mexico and…
Could you survive in the wilderness? If left to your own devices, could you secure the basics–water, shelter, food? If you’ve ever walked through the forest and wondered, “Would that mushroom kill me?”, then join the Fort Worth Nature Center’s Edible Plant Walk. A guide will discuss local plants and…
You know those people who continually meddle in your life and just keep popping up everywhere, even if you move and change your phone number and create a secret Facebook profile they don’t know about? No, I’m not talking about your parents. (Call your mother, by the way. She misses…
It may seem an uncharacteristic move for Queensryche, much heralded in the past as a “thinking man’s metal band,” to create a tour that is focused almost entirely on sex. However, the current Queensryche Cabaret tour promises “lust, dancing and naughty fun” in addition to a bevy of go-go dancers,…
Now that Paula Abdul is no longer on American Idol, there is no reason for me to watch. Turns out, when you’re not taking a slug of beer every time she cries, slurs or stands to applaud, the show is much less enjoyable. But Paula or no Paula, Idol is…
Cyndi Lauper has been doing her thing for quite some time now, even though her thing changes from time to time. We were introduced to Lauper as a fun-loving girl in the ’80s. She turned out to have a lot more heart and soul than we first suspected, trying out…
The Yankees have had it rough lately. As they slide into the Ballpark for their upcoming series against our scrappy Rangers, they’ll have a couple of things on their mind. Obviously, the loss of their beloved George Steinbrenner to a massive heart attack a few weeks ago will still be…
Popular country music of today has evolved to something that probably makes Johnny and Hank turn over in their graves, and Merle just cringe really intensely. Funny that these exact individuals are the legends who most country superstars credit as their musical influences. That said, however pop-esque his sound may…
