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Yearly Archives: 2014

Gaby Hoffmann (standing) tries to cheer up a disconsolate Jenny Slate (in box) in Obvious Child.

What Not to Expect

Maybe you’ve heard Obvious Child referred to as “the abortion comedy.” Its makers have — rightly — argued that their work is much more...
Courtesy wandathewonderful.com

Family History on Film

At 51, Carolyn Macartney is no wide-eyed newcomer in the world of filmmaking. The Southern Methodist University film professor grew up around films (her...

BACA’s Bear Hug

The temperature was already in the triple digits that July morning in 2000 when the bikers, decked out in their scariest chains, bandanas, vests,...
All-you-can-eat catfish is part of the allure of Joe’s Coffee Shop. Lee Chastain

Eat (and Drink) at Joe’s

Endless cups of strong java and comfort food at affordable prices have made diners popular for decades. Joe’s Coffee Shop offers that experience and...
Michelle Gifford dances in Ballet Concerto’s tribute concert, Thu-Sun.

In Memoriam

Christine Marie Hay passed away last November at the age of 53. The choreographer for Ballet Concerto had created more than 10 ballets for...
Iron, leather, gold, and bronze combine in this suit of armor from the mid-Edo Period.

Samurai: Killer Style

Apparently, ancient Japanese samurai were as stylish as they were fearsome. Though Samurai: Armor from the Ann and Gabriel Barbier-Mueller Collection has been up...

Music Awards Festival: That’s a Wrap

Thousands of folks braved the beautiful summer sun Sunday for our 12th Annual Music Awards Festival, including photographer Brian Hutson, who took these awesome...

Ansel Elgort to Play Van Cliburn

I interrupt my World Cup blogging to bring you this juicy piece of Hollywood/classical music news: Ansel Elgort, the star of the current hit...

Fort Worth Weekly Music Awards Festival Storms Fort Worth

Yesterday's early rains brought down temperatures into the 70s and created a perfect day to showcase the area's best bands. Thousands of music lovers (and...

World Cup Update (The Sweating It Out Edition)

Just once, it’d be nice if USA won its World Cup games by a huge margin or qualified for the next round with a...