Ft. Worth Soon to be Under Siege Again by Miniature Horses
On September 24 thru October 2, The 2010 American Minature Horse Association's World Championship will take place at Will Rogers Memorial Center. Image via Wikipedia Approximately 3,000 of the so-darn-cute-they-make-you-comatose lil' buggers are putting their best hoof forward to compete for 145 different titles. And though you can watch the miniature horses strut, frolic and do their wee thing on a live webcam, the show will be open to the public daily at 8 am thru October 2nd. Be sure to pay a visit to the stalls area, they're elaborately decorated and many of the mini horses are for sale. I was curious about ...
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The first ever Austin Street Magic Festival will kick off Thursday, September 2 from 6:00 pm to 2:00 am at Red River at 6th Street (next to Esther’s Follies) in downtown Austin. Admission is absolutely FREE! Come and experience the exciting art of street performance, where professional performers step outside the boundaries of the television and the theater and take their art directly to the people. There will be food – drinks – crafts – community booths as well as some of the world’s greatest street performers, including magicians, musicians, jugglers, clowns, ventriloquists, puppeteers and balloon twisters. Special Kids’ Activities from The Kent Cummins ...
Texas Dad? In a Band? Chevrolet Wants You!
Dads, it's time to dust off the guitars, invite your buddies over for a jam session, and crank it up to eleven! Chevrolet today announced the online call for entries for the Chevy Texas Dad Bands contest. Bands composed of dads from all over the state are invited to participate in the competition. Five finalists will have the opportunity to vie for the title of the "Best Dad Band in Texas" at a performance during the State Fair of Texas in October. "Some of the greatest musical acts today consist of dads and it's that spirit we're hoping to capture and ...
Part II – Randy Rogers is Burning The Day
For a refresher, feel free to visit Part One of my chat with Randy Rogers... In a live setting, Rogers and his four band mates, who have been recently nominated for an ACM Award, hardly resemble the Carter Family, but that’s not what Rogers is referring to when he speaks of traditional country music. In much of the corporately-controlled landscape of modern country music, sippy-cups have taken the place of whiskey bottles and vague proclamations of Hallmark-card faith have usurped the recklessness of tying one on and letting the lead fly. It’s in this pastel-colored age of soft, beach rock flavored, country ...
People Actually Do Give a Damn: Ransom Center at UT Saves Scarlett O’Hara’s Gowns
Legions of "Gone With the Wind" fans have together donated tens of thousands of dollars to prove they, frankly, do give a damn! The Harry Ransom Center at the University of Texas in Austin has raised the $30,000 needed to restore five of Scarlett O’Hara’s now tattered gowns from the 1939 film. The Ransom Center acquired the Gone With the Wind costumes — including O’Hara’s green curtain dress, green velvet gown, burgundy ball gown, blue velvet night gown and her wedding dress — in the mid-1980s as part of the collection of “Gone With the Wind” producer David O. Selznick. By then, ...
Alpha to Zulu with Nissan’s 2011 370 Z
Quick automotive trivia question for you: “What is the best selling sports car marquee in American history? The Corvette? No, the answer is Nissan Z. The heritage of Nissan’s wonderful Z dates back to a time in the late 1960’s and early 1970’s when the idea of a high quality, Japanese sports car seemed rather fanciful. It was a time when Made in Japan didn’t exactly bring a great deal to the table. A time that Japan was known for building cars that were underpowered and quirky. Oh, how the world has changed. The original Z, the 240, quite literally set the automotive world ...
New Super Lounge, Bella32, Opens this Labor Day Weekend in Addison
On September 3rd, everything you think you know about nightclubbing in Dallas will change. Bella32 is set to be North Dallas’ premiere destination for nightlife. A super-lounge featuring a modern, sleek décor within an expanded open space, will feature three top-shelf, fully-stocked bars serving specialty and signature cocktails, as well as an exciting dance floor and stage to highlight the best entertainment in town. Word has it that Bella32 will provide nightlife lovers with a distinctive high-end party experience like no other. With a full menu, tiered VIP lounge and bottle service areas, Bella32 will satisfy even the most discerning tastes ...
Cadillac CTS-V Coupe: Ready to Take on the World’s Best
I can’t remember the last time a North American car has had the impact the 2011 Cadillac CTS-V Coupe has had, not just on me, but on everyone who has spotted it. Quite simply the CTS-V Coupe is the evolution of and proof that a North American car manufacturer can build a car that equals any car from anyplace in the world. It is stunning, following the hard edge design philosophy first introduced on the first generation CTS Sedan, how the lines become kaleidoscope intersections that slice the wind and dazzle light like a prism. The extra letter “V” on the CTS ...
Randy Rogers is Burning the Day (Part I)
For years, especially since the release of 2004’s Rollercoaster, the Randy Rogers Band has been converting many a disciple with their zeal-intensive, Texas country music. The prime traits of sin-ravaged Saturday nights and redemption-filled Sunday mornings have many more similarities than your typical pastor might care to admit. Randy Rogers, a preacher’s son himself, has no problems spotting the similarities. “A good thing about the Good Lord is that he forgives you. That’s how I was raised, at least,” begins Rogers, as he enjoys a rare day off from the road. “I think my parents are proud. I mean, standing up ...
Feeling Fashionable, Dallas? Fall Fashion Preview to Benefit The Fashionistas
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