Ryan Hamilton’s 1221
A year and a half ago, Ryan Hamilton — along with his backing band, the U.K.-based Harlequin Ghosts — had achieved a newfound level...
Powering Central Arts
About a month ago, I had this conversation with a longtime Area Band Dude about the state of live music in a post-pandemic Fort...
West Side Story: Mambo!
I’m not a fan of the 1961 film of West Side Story. Sure, the dancing was fantastic, but the lead performances by Richard Beymer...
Hittin’ the Fort with Scotty Scott
Follow Scotty on Instagram @CookDrankEat.
Buck U: Sonny Days Ahead
The greatest lesson my grandfather ever taught me was: “Buck, not everyone is going to like you.” While I’d argue that maybe a lot...
Concert Review: Sur Duda, FIT, Cool Jacket at MASS
The vehicle for singer-songwriter Cameron Smith, Sur Duda, celebrated a record release party last night at MASS with Dallas’ FIT and local garage-rockers Cool...
Winter Traditions to Embrace or Escape
For many of us, the holidays mean joining — or avoiding — traditions passed down from our families, including cultural and religious celebrations. While...
Film Shorts // December 1-7, 2021
OPENING
Akhanda (NR) This Indian fantasy-adventure film stars Nandamuri Balakrishna, Pragya Jaiswal, Jagapathi Babu, Srikanth, Shamna Kasim, and P. Sai Kumar. (Opens Friday)
Benedetta (NR) There...
Premiere of Ishi’s “Fly Away”
Time for another music video premiere, this one by North Texas electronic band Ishi. Set to “Fly Away” from the newest album by John...
Two Lawsuits Aim to Reverse Alleged Tarrant County Gerrymandering
Despite a voting boycott and threats of lawsuits, the majority Republican members of Tarrant County’s commissioners court got their way.
No major news outlets reported...
