R.I.P., Mary Diane Simons
Lake Simons remembers her mother in a lot of ways — “wonderful,” “unique,” a “devoted wife and mother” — but also as a “soulfully loving...
Santa’s Stages
There may be no better time to put your butts in some seats than the holidays. This time of year normally offers a great...
Frightfest
For the fine folks of Nightshade Burlesque, every season is spooky season. Even so, they managed to crank up the dial for their November...
The Constitution in You
When I first saw the title What the Constitution Means to Me, I admit it didn’t spark much interest. I blamed this on a...
Figure Four
Early on in Circle Theatre’s production of The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity, the narrator and lead, Macedonio “The Mace” Guerra (Alex Rocha), bemoans...
Belly, Achin’
About 15 years ago, I dabbled in standup comedy. Across three or four open-mic nights at two different bars (The Moon on Berry and...
Get Ur Freak On
Vivienne Vermuth has produced burlesque shows in North Texas for 15 years.
She has some thoughts.
“It’s like a slow trainwreck but in a positive way,”...
Room to Breathe
While lecturing to her students about John Coltrane’s seminal 1965 album A Love Supreme, Yazmin Ortiz, a 29-year-old Puerta Rican adjunct professor of music,...
Sealed With a Kiss
Those of us who grew up down here are pretty familiar with the concept of Tupperware parties. Avon, Herbalife, and Mary Kay Cosmetics, the...
Driving While Black
The automobile has been an iconic symbol of freedom, accomplishment, wealth, comfort, and status in America since the late 19th century. Though slow-moving like...
