Why do Mexicans Love Ska?

Dear Mexican: Lately, I’ve noticed a few bands, como Voodoo Glow Skulls, have embraced ska music both at home and in Mexico. I was curious what the appeal is for Mexicans. Also, if you had to turn people to Mexican ska, what would be your top five recommendations? TOMMY MILAGROS…

Pony Up for a Horse Park

Last week I attended a Dallas City Council briefing in which I heard a top staff member tell council members the city needs to spend $12 million in tax money on a “horse park” because it “fills the public purpose that voters have twice said they want.” I’m a voter…

No Country for White, Old Men

Conservative columnist Jonah Goldberg has a new column out saying the presidential election was about our desire as a nation to become more European and by sad inference less American. Do you remember voting on that? I’m trying to think what the ballot language might have been. Proposition One (ink…

Photographer Brian Ullrich on Star Wars, Rush and Getting the Right Angle

“When you’re not shooting it, you’re thinking about it. Part art, part science, it’s all passion. Being in the moment through the lens, hearing the music, all you’re thinking about is getting that one shot…” Thus begins the homepage of F/stopme Photography. Brian Ullrich scouts new and local music to…

Screw the Art Gods, Museum Tower Sure Is Pretty

Funny how you can drive by a thing a dozen times and never really see it. An early morning errand today took me through the north end of downtown on the Woodall Rodgers Freeway. I looked up from traffic and was stunned by the sheer beauty of the new Museum…

Spain is No Place to Learn Spanish

Dear Mexican: After a year in Spain, I speak more-than-decent Spanish, and I want to get a job in the nonprofit field where I can put it to use. Thing is, my Spanish is pretty peninsular. I maintained my seseo, thank God, but people have told me I have un…

The Overserved’s Guide To Dallas During Fun Fun Fun Fest

I haven’t always been a festival person. Managing the stages and sets of so many performances, trying to balance the experience with both previously loved artists and the opportunity to experience something new is fulfilling, but can be overwhelming. One great thing about being the bratty cousin to Austin’s big…