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Rem Koolhaas, Wyly Architect: Unrivaled Genius, Indifferent Slummer

Rem Koolhaas, co-designer of the Wyly Theatre in the Arts District, has occasionally issued controversial manifestos. His newest one is the occasion for a clear-the-decks career analysis in The New York Review of Books.

Thursday’s Roundup!

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.

This Year’s Texas Institute of Letters Awards

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The 76th annual meeting of the state’s own literary academy announced the results of its judges’ deliberations. The surprising news isn’t really among the winners. It’s who’s a new member.

Wednesday Morning Roundup

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Today in the roundup: Both sides of La Cage, Leslie Jordan on his one-man show and poetry and painting in Denton.

Afternoon Delight: The Hipster Games

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“One woman, and one womanish man, shall compete…”

Afternoon Delight: The Old Man and the Sea

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Who needs to read the book when you can watch this illustrated version of the story?

Thursday Morning Roundup

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

DTC’s New Season: Lotsa Premieres & Co-Productions

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A co-production of King Lear with Trinity Rep in Rhode Island, and, of course, A Christmas Carol — but other than those, everything will be brand-new to North Texan audiences, including several world premieres and a collaboration with The Second City in Chicago.

Tuesday Morning Roundup

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Today in the roundup: A Denton author’s series for kids, local music bits and an art collectors’ road trip.

Dallas Author in ‘The Paris Review’

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A highfalutin’ honor for a local horror novelist.

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