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Archive for June, 2012

Friday Morning Roundup

Categorized Under: Books, Film and Television, Local Events, Theater No Comments

Today in the roundup: DCT’s investigative reporters in action, the local report from the National High School Musical Theater Awards and Josh Hamilton’s story comes to the big screen.

The Big Screen: Reviewing 'Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter,' A Chat with the Director of 'Your Sister's Sister'

Categorized Under: Film and Television, The Big Screen, Uncategorized No Comments

This week, we see how Honest Abe fares against the undead and speak to Lynn Shelton about her excellent new film.

Afternoon Delight: A Look at 'Oklahoma!'

Categorized Under: Afternoon Delight, Music, Theater, Uncategorized No Comments

On Wednesday we rounded up the rave reviews for Lyric Stage’s Oklahoma! And now the company has posted a snippet of the show to illustrate what the fuss is all about.

Thursday Morning Roundup

Categorized Under: Dance, Fort Worth Arts, Local Events, Music, Uncategorized, Visual Arts No Comments

Today in the roundup: The best of 817 music, 30 years of ballet in Fort Worth and the art market’s authenticity problem.

New Dance Work from Bruce Wood: Exploring the Male Side

Categorized Under: Culture, Dallas Arts District, Dance, Local Events, Uncategorized 2 Comments

Last year saw the welcome return of Bruce Wood to choreographing and running a dance troupe. This year, his Dance Project’s second season has three premieres — including a rather personal one about brothers, fathers and sons.

Good News/Bad News for the Arts in Dallas Budget

The Dallas budget contains A First for the City — which may well lead to a first for the AT&T Performing Arts Center. Light the fireworks. But then there’s that 15 percent cut.

Flickr Photo of the Week

Categorized Under: Visual Arts No Comments

Congratulations to Elena Bertolo, the winner of the Flickr Photo of the Week contest!

Afternoon Delight: Slo-Mo Slinkys

Categorized Under: Afternoon Delight, History or Science No Comments

WARNING: You may learn something about physics by watching this video.

Stewpot Makes For Perfect Spot to Commemorate Robert Johnson Anniversary

Seventy five years ago this week, guitarist Robert Johnson came to Dallas to record songs that would become landmarks in the history of popular music. To mark the occasion, fans of Johnson gathered on Tuesday to celebrate his influence and play some of his music.

The Big Deal: Jersey Boys at the Winspear Opera House

Categorized Under: Giveaways, Local Events, Music, Theater, Uncategorized No Comments

It’s just too good to be true….tickets to see the story of Franki Valli and the Four Seasons on stage.

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