Arts & Culture

You, dear readers, are good people, so we’re gonna give it to you straight: We have a big problem keeping our innermost fears in check. Like the time we saw a cockroach in our friend’s salad at a fancy restaurant (It was just a date. Whoops.). Or the time when…

Kung fu is cool. As long as you always say you’re defending yourself, you get to kick as many asses as you want. Plus, you get to speak out of sync with the voiceover and you get rewarded with accessories. Sunday at 10 a.m. see the 10th Annual 2007 International…

I hate being on this cinematic bandwagon where everything Pedro Almodóvar does is complete genius. But it’s fairly true. And if it’s not genius, then his stuff is still pretty damn good and interesting to watch. His recent Volver proved to the rest of the world that Penelope Cruz really…

Just in case you missed it, the Science Place is no more. Don’t worry, though, it hasn’t gone the way of the dinosaur—it really just merged with its neighbor (The Dallas Museum of Natural History) to form the awesomeness that is the Museum of Nature and Science. After a lot…

With this heat and humidity, what could be better than donning flannel pajamas? There’s nothing like warm fabric sticking to your sweaty skin, but, hey, you might not notice thanks to the potential of winning some fat cash. GayBINGO is going Annette Funicello-like with Pajama Party night. So bust out…

The first thing you’ll notice when you pull up the Weimaraner Rescue of North Texas Web site is a disclaimer that says that they can’t currently accept any more rescue dogs. Then there’s actually a list of dogs that they can’t rescue. If you’re an animal lover (or if you…

You live in a remarkable time. Not because humanity is exploring new media at the dawn of the digital age or forming more open, democratic societies that place more emphasis on social equality. No, you’re fortunate because of Harry Potter. You are in the midst of the debut of an…

Denton is home to one of the best music schools in America and is known for its critically acclaimed musical acts. It’s also a quirky place, so it’s no surprise that one of its most acclaimed and longest-enduring legacies performs polka fusion music. Brave Combo has oom-pah’d folks into a…

Wasn’t wireless technology supposed to make it easier to organize information? Since we must move forward, not back, Hawk Electronics is offering a class on how to optimize your electronic information by converting files for all your portable devices. Plus, you can try out some of their new stuff—which is…

The best country singers always come from tiny, one-horse towns, whether it’s Mount Olive, Alabama (Hank Williams), Kingsland, Arkansas (Johnny Cash), Ferriday, Louisiana (Jerry Lee Lewis), or Abbott, Texas (Willie Nelson). If you haven’t already, add Tokio, Texas, resident James Hand to that illustrious list. After releasing his first nationally…

A baby waves his hands giddily, impossibly balanced on telephone lines next to an enormous black bird. Girls standing on a branch call out their show-off friend walking upside-down below. Dallas artist Jayme Nourallah’s paintings and collages set children or childlike figures in surreal, often precarious settings. Her artwork—put on…

Broadly, a griot can be defined, according to Merriam-Webster, as a storyteller. But a griot offers not only a story, but also a cultural education, historical references and African tribal spirit in his stories. Artist Ariston Jacks refers to himself as a “visual griot” as he aims to juxtapose all…

Up for seeing art, but not down with the big-museum entrance fees or a drive to Fort Worth? The Latino Cultural Center is presenting its fourth annual juried art exhibit, and it’s free. Hecho in Dallas/Made in Dallas features 11 local professional artists showing work in various mediums, including painting,…

In recent months, I’ve been down on stage plays thanks to several occasions wherein I was randomly and unfortunately seated next to a “loud talker.” Though totally unrelated, I ended up getting dirty looks as though I was responsible for their bad manners when the whole time I just wanted…

First, caller ID and cell phones ruined drunk dialing forever. Now, networking sites allow exposure to ridicule and embarrassment without even leaving the house to go to the mailbox. Humiliation has never been easier for the loveless. Of course, everything changes if the object of your attraction actually wants to…

Did you hear the news? Guns N’ Roses is on tour again. But with Axl Rose as the only original member in the band’s present line-up, you have to wonder if a live show is even worth it. There’s no more Izzy, Dizzy, Duff or Slash, and with his Cher-tastic…

Out of courtesy or cowardice, we all tell white lies. Any of these sound familiar? “Dinner was delicious.” “No, officer, I haven’t been drinking this morning.” “Your new hairdo looks beautiful.” That last one is especially common, because no good comes from telling someone they’ll look awful for the next…

Hard. Pale. Chunky. Chipped. Not exactly phrases I’d use to describe hot legs. But the Venus Breeze razor “Legs of a Goddess” contest is so named, and all the goddess legs I’ve ever seen have been carved into stone and marble, ancient representations of female deities displayed in museums. Since…

Sometimes, I think the vast majority of us forget about culture. In between Heroes episodes and multiple readings of Perez Hilton, it’s easy to forget that pop culture and culture culture are really two separate things. I’m just as concerned about the fate of Peter Petrelli as anyone else, but…

Gaglileenhel. Jalillenjal. Gellinlikeafelonhal. I still have no idea how the stink to pronounce his name, but that Jake kid is pretty awesome. And not just because he’s dirty hot. He’s got a really impressive range as an actor: He’s played a pensive and somewhat depressed love interest in The Good…