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Archive for August, 2011

Video: Hideaway with C.W. Kendall

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He toured and performed with Buddy Holly and the Crickets. He played keyboards with The Big Beats and still does. Meet the talented and charming C.W. Kendall. And watch Cindy Chaffin’s video.

Flickr Photo of the Week

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Congratulations to Todd Landry of Dallas, the winner of the Flickr Photo of the Week contest!

Afternoon Delight: The Employment

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In this wordless short film, humans take the place of everyday objects. Commentary on the unemployment rate anyone?

The Modern to Host Major Show by the Late Lucian Freud

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The great British painter died in July, but he’ll be coming to Fort Worth in a major retrospective of his portrait paintings. THIS WILL BE THE ONLY U.S. VENUE.

Channeling Christmas in the August Heat

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It’s tough to imagine Jack Frost nipping at your nose during this brutal summer heat, but some North Texas actors have to do that for a project requiring some holiday spirit.

The Big Deal: Roger Creager at the Granada

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This week’s Big Deal sets you up for some boot-scootin’ when Texas country artist Roger Creager performs on Sept. 9. Click on in and enter for a chance to win tickets.

Wednesday Morning Roundup

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Today in the roundup: What’s in a frame?, “Morphing” at Ochre House and how visual cues affect what we hear.

Afternoon Delight: Revisiting George Harrison

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In October, HBO will play a documentary about George Harrison directed by Martin Scorsese. If you saw No Direction Home, Scorsese’s Bob Dylan doc, then you’re pretty sure this has to be good, right?

Tuesday Morning Roundup

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Today in the roundup: Remembering David Honeyboy Edwards, saving a life in Fort Worth and words with Lyric’s Mama Rose.

Afternoon Delight: Garrison Keillor

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Next Tuesday, Garrison Keillor brings his tales of Americana to Bass Hall in Fort Worth. To get you prepped, enjoy this vintage interview he did with David Letterman in 1985.

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