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Between the Buns Slides into Dallas’ Hearts (and Stomachs)

Nearly 2,000 people made it out in one of the first warmer days of the year for Between the Buns, a Dallas Observer event that had attendees tasting and voting for their favorite sliders from local restaurants. Chef John Tesar was on the griddle for Knife's pimento cheese burgers, and...
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Like a Fine Wine, Beck Gets Better with Age

Time preoccupied Beck at every turn Friday night. Whether it was the eclectic setlist slipping easily between moods, albums and moments in his career, or the singer-songwriter’s repeated remembrances of past North Texas appearances, the weight of years seemed omnipresent. Perhaps that’s merely a strong inference from someone who has...
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4 Ways To Celebrate Selena’s Legacy in Dallas Next Weekend

It’s been 22 years since the death of Tejano musician Selena Quintanilla-Perez. But her legacy lives on, and although she never claimed Dallas as her home, the city and all parts of Texas claim Selena as theirs. Here are four ways to celebrate the Tejano superstar's birthday next weekend: 214Selena...
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Best Things To Do in Dallas This Weekend

Friday Turtle Creek Chorale has chosen anthems of past and present "to help bring peace and harmony to our chaotic humanity" in its program at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2:30 p.m. Sunday at Moody Performance Hall, 2520 Flora St. "We Shall Overcome" and the premiere of a new...
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Jim Schutze Is Doing Facebook Live Today

Jim Schutze, Dallas' beloved accommodation artist and Observer staffer of approx. 47 years, will take your questions live on Facebook today at 3 p.m. He was ambivalent at first, but then we offered soft lighting and a makeup artist. Editor in chief Patrick Williams is moderating again so try to make...
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An Adoring Crowd Makes Dallas a Second Home for Sylvan Esso

At heart, Amelia Meath and Nick Sanborn are folk performers. Just a few years ago, both artists were deeply entrenched in projects — the Appalachian roots trio Mountain Man for Meath and heady folk-rock jammers Megafaun for Sanborn. When not touring the globe, headlining giant festivals or dropping new singles...
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10 Texas Celebrities Who Should Seek Office

Monday afternoon, Cynthia Nixon, better known to most as Miranda from Sex and the City, announced that she's challenging incumbent Governor Andrew Cuomo in New York's Democratic primary. It's not as crazy as it sounds. Nixon's a lifelong New York resident with a long history of supporting LGBTQ and public...
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Honest Housing Policy Versus Plain Old Patronage at City Hall

The Dallas City Council is debating a new housing policy. During this period of public input and debate, you should closely monitor your banking and credit card accounts, keep all valuables in a safe and locked place, ask any so-called Girl Scouts who come to the door selling cookies for...