Jesus Muñoz headlines the Dallas Flamenco Festival

Jesus Muñoz in a flamenco pose

Before you start dancing around and away from outstretched hands in The Village Flag Football League, why not watch of the of the best in the world on his toes. Jesus Muñoz brings a strong, masculine approach to Flamenco, has toured and taught his craft around the country and in the native land of the dance itself, Spain. He’s the premiere … [Read more...]

Village Flag Football League starting soon

A receiver jumps for a pass in front of a defender during a flag football game

It’s been an exciting time watching the producers at ESPN force-feed the excitement of billionaires stepping out of limos and large muscled men in suits walking into buildings as sports, but there’s hope that’s all coming to an end. Whether the NFL owners lift their lockout and the season starts in earnest won’t change the deadline for signing … [Read more...]

Derby Devils to do damage on the flat track this Saturday

Flat Track Roller Derby players in action

According to some, it’s the fastest growing sport in the world. To others, it’s the physical empowerment of women on display as they showcase all sides of their persona. Then again, it is pretty cool to see two people slam into one another for your enjoyment. Think NASCAR but on a much more personal level. This Saturday, the NYTEX Sport Centre … [Read more...]

Used Book Sale at the Skillman Southwestern Library

Books piled up in and out of focus

It’s just a short walk down Shady Brook Lane to Southwestern Boulevard, but the contents of the building can take you so much further. The Skillman Southwestern Branch Library offers free Wi-Fi, a teen center and a book discussion group that meets the second Wednesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. They’ll also be offering over 2,000 pieces of … [Read more...]

Social Network a work of Late Nights Art at the Museum

An altered movie poster for The Social Network

At one time messages were transported via animal, whether that was bird or horseback. The evolution from that method of communication to the hyper-speed we network with one another today is amazing. But the story of the founders of Facebook is even more so. Aaron Sorkin won an Oscar for his screenplay of Ben Mezrich’s book about The Accidental … [Read more...]

AFFD Opening Night Party at Lumi

A women in heels on a red carpet

A non-profit organization dedicated to sharing the rich diversity of the Asian culture through cinema, the Asian Film Festival of Dallas (AFFD) has quietly grown into the South’s largest showcase of Asian and Asian-American films over the last ten years. For that reason alone, it’s a good time to have a party. The Opening Night Party to … [Read more...]

Walk and watch Harry Potter come to an end

Harry Potter faces Voldemort for a movie poster

In a summer movie season stuffed with comic book heroes, animal attendants and aliens of all kinds, it’s nice to know you can always fall back to wizards. Well, one wizard in particular. The Boy Who Lives, the same one with the lightning scar on his head and winner of the Triwizard Tournament. We’ve followed Harry Potter for the past decade, both … [Read more...]

Bastille Day Buffet and Wine Tasting at Hotel St. Germain

Prise de la Bastille by Jean-Pierre Houël

There were only seven inmates inside the Bastille, the fortress and prison in Paris, France, when it was stormed by a militia of the people in 1789. It was the flashpoint of the French revolution and July 14 is a public holiday known as Fête de la Fédération. It’s called Bastille Day on this side of the Atlantic and you can celebrate it in style at … [Read more...]