Thursday night’s concert by the Dallas Symphony Orchestra was the finest of the season. Jaap van Zweden and an enlarged orchestra delivered massive thrills with Bruckner’s Symphony No. 8

Heading into the weekend with the Friday Roundup, we get some pronunciation help on the 19th century’s master of the melodrama, jazzy stuff at the DMA, sharing sisters between Fort Worth and Dallas — and more!

This week, we get you prepped on the popcorn movie season and speak with the director of Pirates: Band of Misfits

There have been rumors flying around lately. But the some of the rumors were actually prompted by an attempt to calm such concerns.

The food trucks find a new home. This time, with plenty of tables and chairs. And no additional city fees.

A time-lapse video by filmmaker Frans Hofmeester that’ll make parents tear up. And gaze in wonder. Sometimes it really does feel like it all happens in under three minutes.

The pianist, and Laura Bush, were among the audience Wednesday night as the auction house previewed the sale.

This Thursday Roundup has got a fun Nick Cave video, some ritualized Japanese suicide, a couple of album reviews and a big tidal flow of books. Enjoy.

Congratulations to Misti Boe of Dallas, winner of the Flickr Photo of the Week contest!

How do those opening credits draw you in? Some of the top designers in the biz share their secrets.