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Archive for March, 2012

Bach's 'St. Matthew Passion' Imposing in DSO Meyerson Debut

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Bach’s great St. Matthew Passion was given an imposing performance Thursday night by Jaap van Zweden, the Dallas Symphony Orchestra and an army of choral and solo vocalists.

This Week in Texas Music History: Arlie Duff

This Week in Texas Music History, we’ll meet a singing schoolteacher whose hit song landed him in the national spotlight.

Saturday Spotlight: Art Spring

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In the Saturday Spotlight, we’re off to South Dallas for Art Spring.

Afternoon Delight: April Fool's Day

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April Fool’s Day is Sunday. Learn about its history – and some of its better pranks – in this handy video.

Dance All Weekend (No Foolin')

Categorized Under: Culture, Dallas Arts District, Dance, Local Events, Theater No Comments

Whether you’re a dancer or just someone who appreciates the art form, there’s something for you this weekend.

VIDEO: Nick Cave's 'Heard' at UNT

Categorized Under: Arts Education, Dance, Local Events, Music, Visual Arts 3 Comments

A herd of brightly-colored dancing horses shocked students Thursday at the University of North Texas. But the event may have been a surprise, but it wasn’t spontaneous. Instead, it took a famous artist, hundreds of students and months of planning to pull off.

Friday Morning Roundup

Today in the roundup: USA Film Fest news, previewing the DSO’s St. Matthew Passion and a switchup at Prairie Fest.

The Big Screen: Reviewing 'Mirror Mirror,' Talking 'Mad Men'

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This week, we break down the Snow White redux and talk all things Mad Men.

Afternoon Delight: Holi

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Ron Burgundy visits Conan O’Brien to deliver the best news you’ll hear all day.

Thursday Morning Roundup

Today in the roundup: Trouble in the Arts District, reviewing Emma in Fort Worth and local music bits.

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