Casa Mañana presents Mamma Mia! for this week only

Grabba seat to hear ABBA. Read story.

Monday, Sept. 8, 2008

Downtown Showdown, a Photo Series: Fort Worth

Fort Worth is the first in a series of photographs featuring area downtowns. With its history rooted in the old west and its present rooted in gas and energy, it doesn't get much more "Texas" than Fort Worth. Read story.

Monday, Sept. 8, 2008

Photographs Do Not Bend presents: Jeffrey Silverthorne

Silverthorne's transvestite series was done in the early 70's, around the time Diane Arbus and Peter Hujar were exploring the unseen. Read story.

Monday, Sept. 8, 2008

Women in Film Dallas sponsors membership drive/showcase

Hosted by Motus Digital in Plano, ten bucks will get you appetizers, drinks and a chance at a slew of cool prizes. Read story.

Sunday, Sept. 7, 2008

Colorado-based Natural Grocers opens first Dallas-area branch in Richardson

They're looking at opening another four to five branches, possibly one on Greenville Avenue in Dallas. Read story.

Sunday, Sept. 7, 2008

Two new hires start at Dallas Symphony Orchestra this week

Dallas' fine arts world is about to be turned upside-down. Read story.

Sunday, Sept. 7, 2008

Concert Review: Maroon 5 and the Counting Crows at Superpages.com Center (September 6)

Despite strong performances all around, the odd combination of these co-headliners had many in the crowd leaving before the night was complete. Read story.

Sunday, Sept. 7, 2008

Dallas Morning News and Fort Worth Star Telegram enter joint-distribution deal

And hell officially freezes over. Read story.

Sunday, Sept. 7, 2008

Thornwood Gallery marks its first year anniversary on Dragon Street with a Group Exhibition

The gallery will open the exhibit in conjunction with DADA's Fall Gallery Walk, giving you almost no excuse not to show up. Read story.

Sunday, Sept. 7, 2008

Dallas introduces slightly-faster sidewalk repair system

It's for homeowners who are in a rush to get their sidewalk fixed and don't mind paying the whole price themselves. Read story.

Sunday, Sept. 7, 2008

Turtle Island Quartet to make a Trane stop at UT Dallas on September 20

The group salutes the enduring musical influence of John Coltrane with a performance of recordings from their latest album, A Love Supreme: The Legacy of John Coltrane. Read story.

Saturday, Sept. 6, 2008

Dallas Animal Advocates issues brochure with details on recent animal ordinance

It summarizes the details on the new ordinances, including information on registration, tethering, number of pets, and spaying/neutering. Read story.

Saturday, Sept. 6, 2008

Hip-Hop for HIV Campaign conducting testing site in Fort Worth on Saturday Sept. 7

It's part of "Hip-Hop for HIV," a major HIV/AIDS education and testing initiative targeted to teens and young adults. Read story.

Saturday, Sept. 6, 2008

Movie review: Bangkok Dangerous

When the clock strikes, so does Joe.

Entirely too much navel gazing makes this remake of the Hong Kong original a rather large-ish waste of rather too much time. Read story.

Friday, Sept. 5, 2008

Grapevine to host doggie bathing suit competition, among others

The Pleasant Glade Pool in Grapevine hosts its first ever "Doggie Dive-in" on September 6. Read story.

Friday, Sept. 5, 2008

Closing weekend for these 5 theater productions (Sept. 5-7)

Last weekend to see great shows, so hurry! Read story.

Friday, Sept. 5, 2008

New round of plays and musicals for DFW this weekend (Sept. 5-7)

Opening and preview weekend for 7 theater productions. Read story.

Friday, Sept. 5, 2008

DFW viewers prefer Republican VP candidate to McCain

John McCain's speech on the closing night of the Republican Convention drew 672,300 homes compared to the 718,501 homes for Sarah Palin. Read story.

Friday, Sept. 5, 2008

Tickets to Three Dog Night, Blues Brothers, GWAR & more on sale soon

Also Grace Potter, Dragonforce, Bret Michaels, Darius Rucker

GWAR will be spilling synthetic body fluids all over the Palladium Ballroom once again this December. Read story.

Friday, Sept. 5, 2008

Oktoberfest coming to Fort Worth's The Covey Restaurant & Brewery

The Covey’s Oktoberfest will be held on Friday, September 12 and Saturday, September 13. Read story.

Friday, Sept. 5, 2008

Arts Goggle taking place tonight on Near Southside Fort Worth

Arts Goggle is an event put on by Fort Worth South, Inc., the group that has led the urbanization of the Near Southside. Read story.

Friday, Sept. 5, 2008

Coppell touts forthcoming Oaktoberfest event with extreme vigor

Phrases like "most talked about event of the fall season" and "the destination of choice on Oct. 18" are being run up the chamber of commerce flagpole.
Read story.

Friday, Sept. 5, 2008

Best Bites: Dining out in DFW September 5

New pizza chain coming in to Dallas from California. But not California Pizza Kitchen. Another chain. Read story.

Friday, Sept. 5, 2008

Theater review part deux: The Who's Tommy

The Who’s Tommy re-ignites the Metroplex’s premiere theater as relevant and buzz-worthy. Read story.

Friday, Sept. 5, 2008

Gay-centric comedy tour comes to Dallas

Jason Dudey, Dallas-based Paul J. Williams and others will take part in the Gay Up Stand Up show on Sunday, Sep. 7. Read story.

Friday, Sept. 5, 2008

Allen Fire Chief Bill Hawley finds job exciting/challenging

Hawley said the city of Allen has everything he's looking for. Read story.

Friday, Sept. 5, 2008

Arlington woman finds Virgin Mary image on a rotting grape

... and laughs about it.

A grape! A grape! My entire PayPal balance for a (holy) grape! Read story.

Friday, Sept. 5, 2008

Movie review and filmmaker interview: America the Beautiful

Are you beautiful and just don't know it?

"Who benefits from women not feeling beautiful?" asks Darryl Roberts - who then goes on to spend five years answering the question. Read story.

Friday, Sept. 5, 2008

Theater Spotlight of the Week: Pam Myers-Morgan

Interview with a Founder of Echo Theatre and the Director of American Cassandra: Déjà vu. Read story.

Thursday, Sept. 4, 2008

Anonymous family’s grant renews 4th Annual Work of Heart Award program for 2008-2009 school year

Catholic Foundation to match family’s grant; announces call for nominations. Read story.

Thursday, Sept. 4, 2008

DFW viewers prefer Republican convention to Democratic one

Local Nielsen ratings snapshot (Wed., Sept. 3)

Coverage of VP nominee Sarah Palin's speech drew a seven-network total of 718,501 D-FW homes, while Barack Obama's closer last week drew 440,843 homes. Read story.

Thursday, Sept. 4, 2008

Zoom Vietnamese and Thai Cuisine in North Dallas is closed

The owners were from California and were doing a neat fresh take on Thai and Vietnamese. Read story.

Thursday, Sept. 4, 2008

Judging the ZestFest Fiery Food challenge in Fort Worth is a hot assignment

For three days, a roomful of amateur and professional judges evaluate more than 500 blisteringly hot foods. Read story.

Thursday, Sept. 4, 2008

DFW musicians to protest Texas Ballet Theater

The Dallas-Fort Worth Professional Musicians Association objects to the plan to use pre-recorded music for the TBT's upcoming shows. Read story.

Thursday, Sept. 4, 2008

McKinney ISD to hold Wellness Rally on September 27

The 3rd annual McKinney ISD Wellness Rally will be held at Towne Lake Park on Saturday, September 27, 2008 from 9am-12pm. Read story.

Thursday, Sept. 4, 2008

UPDATED: McCarty's Restaurant & Tavern on US 75 in Richardson sure looks to be closed -- but looks can be deceiving

Owners could not be reached but all the signs are there, including the fact that the restaurant is closed to customers during business hours. Read story.

Thursday, Sept. 4, 2008

Inner City All-Stars to tour US military bases overseas

Selected by Armed Forces Entertainment, the Inner City All-Stars will be touring Oct 8 – 20, 2008. Read story.

Thursday, Sept. 4, 2008

Irving Public Library announces start of Big Read program

Better than the Big Sleep program, by a long shot.

NEA initiative is designed to re-invigorate the interest of adults in the actual reading of actual books. (Or - *SIGH* - you could listen to them on audio.) Read story.

Thursday, Sept. 4, 2008

Actor Everett Sifuentes to attend Exit Speed premiere at Dallas' AMC Grand

The locally-filmed and produced movie begins its limited local run on Friday, Sept. 5. Read story.

Thursday, Sept. 4, 2008

Gay List Daily's must-do events: September 4-9

Huey Lewis, spicy food, gay stand up comedians, senior follies and dogs are all on tap this weekend. Read story.

Thursday, Sept. 4, 2008