Your boom boom pow guide to fun also includes the Beach Boys, bicycles and 'The Vagina Monologues.'
Entertainment
- Fess Parker: Fort Worth native had huge hit as Davy CrockettFess Parker: Fort Worth native had huge hit as Davy Crockett
Coonskin caps and other Davy items became the rage after the series' 1954 debut.
- First day of music fest is bittersweet at South by SouthwestFirst day of music fest is bittersweet at South by Southwest
AUSTIN -- As the first notes of Dawes' set at Club de Ville began Wednesday, I was just wrapping up a quick glance at Twitter when I read: " Alex Chilton has died."
- Ray Davies recycles the Kinks' spirit and energyRay Davies recycles the Kinks' spirit and energy
DALLAS -- At the Palladium Ballroom on Wednesday night, Ray Davies -- the lead singer-songwriter for the British Invasion band The Kinks gone solo -- jokingly said he wasn't going to mention "the K-word."
- Guitarist Adam del Monte is impressive while playing others' works; his own are harder to graspGuitarist Adam del Monte is impressive while playing others' works; his own are harder to grasp
FORT WORTH -- You may have had the experience of being at a rock concert where the lead singer enthusiastically announces that "now we're going to do a new one."
- Gershwin, Berlin, Celtic music, classical standards on tap for FWSO season.Gershwin, Berlin, Celtic music, classical standards on tap for FWSO season.
The Fort Worth Symphony's 2010-2011 concert season will be guided by the idea of a harvest, said music director and conductor Miguel Harth-Bedoya. This year he celebrates a decade-long tenure with the orchestra -- a tenure that has reaped benefits for himself and the orchestra.
- Discovery presents more dazzling visions of nature with 'Life'Discovery presents more dazzling visions of nature with 'Life'
A 10-day-old ibex seems to defy gravity as it escapes a pursuing red fox on steep desert cliffsides. A chameleon crosses a huge desert expanse where it seems to be the only living thing, except that it makes its trek in search of a mate. An elephant grandmother assists her daughter in extracting a baby elephant stuck in mud.
- Five questions with Sons of Tucson's Jason FeltsFive questions with Sons of Tucson's Jason Felts
Jason Felts
- Couple's book details re-creation of columnist's 1955 trip along Texas bordersCouple's book details re-creation of columnist's 1955 trip along Texas borders
In 1955, Dallas Morning News columnist Frank X. Tolbert set off on an expedition that would span a greater distance than the length of the Amazon River. Many readers were enthralled by the tales that emerged each week as the writer and his 9-year-old son, Frank Tolbert Jr., circumnavigated the Texas border in a dusty Willis Jeep.
- Rolling with the nerd squad at SXSW film festRolling with the nerd squad at SXSW film fest
Oh, for the days before the festival mattered to movie execs and fanboys.
- Commentary: Count the ways 'Breaking Bad' is so goodCommentary: Count the ways 'Breaking Bad' is so good
Some TV series have good dialogue. Breaking Bad, which begins its third season Sunday on AMC, has great silences.
The big blog
- Fanboy in Cowtown: A 'Kick-Ass' previewFanboy in Cowtown: A 'Kick-Ass' preview
The brutal story struck a chord with director and fanboy Matthew Vaughn. Did he get it right?
- Reality is better than fictionReality is better than fiction
At an overcrowded and sometimes overhyped SXSW, a trio of documentaries stand out.
The music blog
- SXSW 2010: Dylan LeBlancSXSW 2010: Dylan LeBlanc
A young songwriter makes a deep impression in his SXSW debut.
- SXSW 2010: Findlay BrownSXSW 2010: Findlay Brown
The British singer-songwriter tossed everyone in the wayback machine for his showcase.
The party blog
- Pile on Latin flavor at Mi Tierra's Sunday buffetPile on Latin flavor at Mi Tierra's Sunday buffet
Drink too much Saturday night? The Sunday brunch buffet at Mi Tierra in Arlington will help get you back on your feet.
- 'The Event' prizefight lives up to its billing'The Event' prizefight lives up to its billing
The Manny Pacquiao-Joshua Clottey fight at Cowboys Stadium lived up to this boxing fans dreams.
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AUSTIN -- As the first notes of Dawes' set at Club de Ville began Wednesday, I was just wrapping up a quick glance at Twitter when I read: " Alex Chilton has died."
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- Another view: For one music fan, Muse tops his list of five fave concerts.Another view: For one music fan, Muse tops his list of five fave concerts.
If Muse tops this music buff's list of five concert faves, who else is on his list?
- Starmaker Johnnie High diesStarmaker Johnnie High dies
His Opry-style show launched the careers of Nashville superstars including LeAnn Rimes, Gary Morris, the Dixie Chicks, Lee Ann Womack and many others.
- Review: Muse makes room for everyoneReview: Muse makes room for everyone
The band's Fort Worth Convention Center show had all the trappings of an arena rock blowout.
- New CDs: Gary Allan, Chieftains with Ry Cooder, Josh RouseNew CDs: Gary Allan, Chieftains with Ry Cooder, Josh Rouse
Gary Allan
- Oso Closo's breakup puts damper on NX35Oso Closo's breakup puts damper on NX35
The band's performance at the Boiler Room was its last together as the members splinter into their own projects.
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Our foodie doesn't usually do fast food. But nothing about the sublime breakfast burritos at OC Burger in Euless is typical.
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- Pile on Latin flavor at Mi Tierra's Sunday buffetPile on Latin flavor at Mi Tierra's Sunday buffet
Drink too much Saturday night? The Sunday brunch buffet at Mi Tierra in Arlington will help get you back on your feet.
- Love Shack racking up brunch bizLove Shack racking up brunch biz
Tim Love's popular burger spot in So7 is finding that people are hungry for Sunday goodies like eggs and pasta and quiche.
- Southlake's Wildwood Grill lives up to its billingSouthlake's Wildwood Grill lives up to its billing
The elegant bistro pampers with such dishes as smoked pork porterhouse with creamy poblano grits.
- Chipotle brings a conscience (and 3 new DFW spots)Chipotle brings a conscience (and 3 new DFW spots)
The Tex-Mex fast casual restaurant brings solar panels, naturally raised meat, and three more DFW locations this year.
- Bistro Louise still offers a wonderful world tour of flavorsBistro Louise still offers a wonderful world tour of flavors
Louise Lamensdorf still offers a refined world tour of flavors, as she has for years at Bistro Louise.
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Hockey team to offer giveaways on Fan Appreciation Night
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- Nash Farm plans story timeNash Farm plans story time
Grapevine events pegged to reading of 'Charlotte's Web'
- A spring roundup of North Texas' wild, wild festsA spring roundup of North Texas' wild, wild fests
The snow is gone for good (we hope). The sun is out again. The buds are starting to blossom. That could mean only one thing: spring. And that means getting outside. So here's a roundup of some of the major North Texas festivals over the next three months.
- This week's Dirty DozenThe dirty dozen: Spring Awakening, bicycles, Peas and more
Your boom boom pow guide to fun also includes the Beach Boys, bicycles and 'The Vagina Monologues.'
- 'Avatar' plays on the big screen in Fort Worth'Avatar' plays on the big screen in Fort Worth
The Fort Worth Museum of Science and History will show the movie through April 22.
- Fort Worth revs up for auto showFort Worth revs up for auto show
Event will be Friday, Saturday and Sunday at Fort Worth Convention Center
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- Rolling with the nerd squad at SXSW film festRolling with the nerd squad at SXSW film fest
Oh, for the days before the festival mattered to movie execs and fanboys.
- Commentary: Count the ways 'Breaking Bad' is so goodCommentary: Count the ways 'Breaking Bad' is so good
Some TV series have good dialogue. Breaking Bad, which begins its third season Sunday on AMC, has great silences.
- James, Urban survive on 'Idol'James, Urban survive on 'Idol'
Fort Worth's Casey James cruises, but Duncanville's Tim Urban had to sweat it out on this week's 'Idol.'
- Tim Urban still in running on 'American Idol,' but barelyTim Urban still in running on 'American Idol,' but barely
He had to squirm for about 20 minutes, but Duncanville's Tim Urban is still in the running on American Idol.
- SXSW film fest leaves our critic geeked outSXSW film fest leaves our critic geeked out
Between the overflow crowds and the geeky movies, this year’s installment of the Austin film fest was exhausting.
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FORT WORTH -- You may have had the experience of being at a rock concert where the lead singer enthusiastically announces that "now we're going to do a new one."
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- Starmaker Johnnie High diesStarmaker Johnnie High dies
His Opry-style show launched the careers of Nashville superstars including LeAnn Rimes, Gary Morris, the Dixie Chicks, Lee Ann Womack and many others.
- Review: Muse makes room for everyoneReview: Muse makes room for everyone
The band's Fort Worth Convention Center show had all the trappings of an arena rock blowout.
- Arts notes: Cavani String Quartet; Patagleize fundraiser; an OnStage musicalArts notes: Cavani String Quartet; Patagleize fundraiser; an OnStage musical
Cavani String Quartet
- Joe Bonamassa to play Bass HallJoe Bonamassa to play Bass Hall
Guitarist has been a heavy hitter in blues since he was a teen
- FWSO presents Sibelius and LisztFWSO presents Sibelius and Liszt
Young pianist Sijing Ye will take on a tough work
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We caught Irish eyes smiling all over Cowtown, from Poag Mahone's and Malones to the Mule and Finn MacCool's.
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- Help us pick the Best Damn Sports Bar in DFWHelp us pick the Best Damn Sports Bar in DFW
Get ready for Munch, er, March Madness by filling out our Best Damn Sports Bar bracket.
- Pics 03.13.10: St. Patrick's parades in Dallas, Fort WorthPics 03.13.10: St. Patrick's parades in Dallas, Fort Worth
Greenville Ave. was awash in beautiful green people for the St. Patrick's Day parade and party.
- British buzz band Muse to play rare Fort Worth concertBritish buzz band Muse to play rare Fort Worth concert
Many a hipster head was scratched upon hearing the announcement that British buzz band Muse would play -- the Fort Worth Convention Center?! But let's not look a gift horse in the mouth.
- English troubadour David Gray at NokiaEnglish troubadour David Gray at Nokia
David Gray has continued to evolve as one of pop music's most riveting talents.
- Palm Beach band Surfer Blood playing GranadaPalm Beach band Surfer Blood playing Granada
Palm Beach band Surfer Blood is poised to be one of 2010's breakout acts.
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A new exhibition at the Art Institute of Chicago takes a close - sometimes even microscopic - look at one short and enigmatic phase in the 65-year-long artistic career of France's Henri Matisse.
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- Details about Matisse ExhibitionDetails about Matisse Exhibition
WHAT: The Art Institute of Chicago is opening an exhibition titled "Matisse: Radical Invention, 1913-1917."
- Sandra Bullock still poised for successful futureSandra Bullock still poised for successful future
Sandra Bullock reached the pinnacle of her profession on March 7, when she won an Academy Award. Her husband, Jesse James, was by her side. He even teared up when she went on stage to accept the Oscar.
- Man accused of stalking Ivanka Trump arrestedMan accused of stalking Ivanka Trump arrested
A 27-year-old man accused of stalking Ivanka Trump has been arrested in Reno.
- Court records illuminate Viacom-YouTube battleCourt records illuminate Viacom-YouTube battle
YouTube co-founder Steve Chen once warned fellow co-founder Jawed Karim to stop posting pirated videos on their Web site, according to court documents unsealed Thursday as part of a 3-year-old copyright lawsuit.
- US fashion designers pick McQueen for NYC honorUS fashion designers pick McQueen for NYC honor
The fashion world has announced one more tribute to designer Alexander McQueen.
