The Joint Is Jumpin’
Jubilee Theatre takes a break from staging new fare to resurrect a classic this week. The Tony-winning 1978 musical revue Ain’t Misbehavin’ is built...
Classics in Oak
Under Jacques Marquis’ management, the Cliburn Foundation has been looking to expand its presence in Fort Worth’s cultural scene beyond the Van Cliburn Piano...
Nielsen Rating
Undoubtedly the greatest classical music figure to come from Denmark, Carl Nielsen has been steadily gaining appreciation in the last few decades. The composer...
Stepping Out
People who like variety in dance programs are in luck this week. For its annual repertory program, Texas Ballet Theater will tackle works by...
Food, Glorious Food
A few weeks ago we remarked in this page on Edward Hopper’s “Nighthawks” and how the glass in the diner’s window was so vividly...
A Shogun’s Armor
When the makers of Star Wars were inventing the design of Darth Vader’s helmet, they borrowed liberally from the kabuto, the helmet that samurai...
Great Britten
Last November marked the 100th anniversary of the birth of Benjamin Britten, whose music made him a consensus choice for the greatest British composer...
King’s Speech
Because we think that African-American history should be part of our history all year long, we’re not the biggest fans of it being confined...
Latin American Musical Celebration
Two major musical events start Thursday: TCU’s ninth annual Latin American Music Festival and the official inauguration of the 298-seat performance hall in the...
Girls on Canvas
One thing that great art does is make us uncomfortable. In this, Balthus’ paintings succeed like nothing else. The French-born, Polish-descended Swiss artist has...
