Jay Park Can Breakdance. And, The Quaker City Night Hawks

Before I get into the meat, the Quaker City Night Hawks are from Fort Worth.

You may do with that what you wish.

The meat:
I read an item about AOMG. Then I noticed they would be at The Bomb Factory in Dallas (2713 Canton St,75226)
on April 12 at 8:00 p.m. Imagine my surprise when I looked up a video for Jay Park, a primo act of the music posse AOMG, and actually liked it. He is a cross between Justin Timberlake and Usher, only in the Korean version. Granted I have only watched one video. The esteemed source, Wikipedia, says Jay Park used to breakdance with his friends in Edmonds, Washington growing up.


Thank you for your patience. I hope to return, eventually, to the blogging habit.

Soon You'll Be Saying, "Heck Yeah, I Made My Own Soap"

Say "Laura Ingalls Wilder" if you consider yourself an "urban homesteader." A local market/quirky things place has unveiled the Urban Homesteading 2015 Summer series. (Who hasn't had a secret urge to pickle??)
This Sunday, (June 28) make YOUR OWN soap from 2 until 4 p.m. (Not only will you feel accomplished for taking a shower! you'll feel extra cool for making the darn soap.) The workshop is at Maker's Connect, 10242 E. Northwest Highway, Dallas, Texas.

With a name like Lee-Lonn... well I'm not sure what the rest of that is, but it was fun to write. Take a listen to the Houston singer's song. (The link is for a Youtube video). His syrupy voice will at least make you hungry for some pancakes!
If you want to read an interview with Mr. Lonn himeself, click here. (From the Houston Press.)


Soon Dallas will bring new meaning to the words 'hot flash.'
Thanks for the patience!!!

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Four Things To Do This Memorial Day, Because I Could Not Think Of Five

Here are some oh-so useful things to do:
1. Go on an adventure: Call an old friend, go somewhere you haven't been, binge-watch reality television.. (for kicks try Weather Nation.
It's not reality television.)

2. Do a digital cleanup: Delete old accounts you don't need, delete photos you no longer need.
Your storage space, and the Geek Squad will thank you!

3. Plan your next trip to Recycle Revolution. The Dallas one-stop-shop takes a bunch of items that you can't dump in the usual recycling bin, such as electronics, VHS tapes, and styrofoam. You can take the ex-valuables to: 7600 Sovereign Row, Dallas, TX 75247. Their number is 214-566-3025.

4. Plan your Tuesday! Due to an overwhelming amount of barbeque events, family gatherings, and yes, I know it's MEMORIAL day, but, even alcohol-- Tuesday often gets forgotten about. Don't ignore poor little Tuesday this year!!!


See you in about a month.



You're welcome.
The End.

Homegrown Fest Is Upon Us ... Shakey Graves Gravely Arrives

May 9 is the Homegrown Fest at Dallas' Main Street Garden park, 1902 Main Street, Dallas, TX 75201.
The "doors" open at 11:30 a.m. Tickets will cost you 33.00, according to the website!

Just follow the sounds of Shakey Graves...

Shakey Graves is from Austin.


Itching to fill that blank spot on your calendar that would be Friday, July 17?
Rae Sremmurd (Extreme advisory: website may cause loss of equilibrium) will kindly visit the Gexa Energy Pavilion, 3839 South Fitzhugh Ave, Dallas, TX 75210. The rap duo from Mississippi is interesting, and yes, I thought you--yes YOU in the Journey T-shirt--might want to attend. Nicki Minaj will also be in attendance.
Ah, the fun starts at 7 p.m.

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Thanks for reading this Texas blog!

MLK Mayhem..

Tomorrow is Martin Luther King Jr Day.
Without further dilly-dallying, why don't you:

1. See Selma.

2. Read and learn (Whoa, there's a shocker.) about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. In PDF form, here is a copy of an original letter he wrote in 1963, from the Birmingham, Alabama Jail.

3. Plan for next year's MLK day. Many events take place BEFORE MLK day. Good to know!

4. Be at Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd and Lamar Streets in Dallas, TX at 10 a.m., tomorrow for a parade. Following will be an all-around fun time and "festival" until 5 p.m. It is sponsored by the Elite News, a community publication.

Also there will be a play at 7 pm at the Dallas City Performance Hall. It is called The 67th Book of the Bible. Students are free with an identification, for adults it is $20.
(The play is based on a writing of Dr. King's while in the Birmingham, Ala. jail).


See you around February 19th!

Looking for a Thursday, Friday, or Saturday night meal? Try Cafe Momentum. You may only go between 5 and 9 pm, and it is located at 1510 Pacific Street in Dallas, TX. Their number is 214-303-1234. Don't forget p=mv.

Lake Cliff Park Serenades You

Come join the fun at the North Oak Cliff Music Festival, tomorrow, at 11:30 a.m.

Eighties songstress Edie Brickell will be there. I am told she will bring some new bohemians.

Have a great Friday.

Big Tex Will Go Into Hiding Soon!

You have one day, I repeat, 1 day! to visit the State Fair of Texas. That means the icon known as 'Big Tex' will no longer make public appearances.

While a "Texas bunch" of money-spending opportunities await you at the fair, nothing could be better than seeing the world's smallest turtle.

I take that back... you can always eat a funnel cake, which one cooking goddess describes as a "melt-in-your-mouth" treat. Or wolf down a Fried Bluebonnet.

Seeing is believing.


Simply Divine!

Article on Lally's Oddity show, which contains the "world's smallest turtle."

Have a good weekend!

Made in Texas.

Use Your Index Finger To Point To Your Favorite Sentence, And Sammons Park

Anxious for live ditties? Try Sammons Park, in front of the Winspear Opera House in Dallas, TX. It all starts at 6:30 p.m., during the month of October. On a Thursday. The best part is, the live performers are people I've actually heard of.

Check out the Roomsounds on October 2.

The Index festival will be in Dallas this weekend. Article here.
Use your index finger to point to your favorite band,
Alice

Ovarian Cancer Awareness. It's Cool. And, I Mean Really Cool! ... On October 29, Don't Monkey Around

Don't Forget: September is ovarian cancer awareness month.
Become Oh-so-aware.

You were just thinking, where can I take a class on staying motivated at work?
Check out Southern Methodist University's offerings for non-official book learnin'.
I say it in the spirit of 'Back To School,' however, that season has ended.

It will be a chilly night on Oct. 29 as the Arctic Monkeys grace the stage in Grand Prairie, TX.
Official site of the touring mammals.

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Bracelets in honor of ovarian cancer awareness

Stay focused!

Remember the Alamo and When Dallas Rocked

I knew you were just thinking, "when will there be a documentary about the Dallas music scene airing on PBS?"

It just so happens, you can check out When Dallas Rocked (click for an article talking about a previously released version) tomorrow at 8 p.m. on Dallas' PBS station, which is KERA. Through your tube, you too can experience when Dallas was actually cool.

For your next flick feel free to try the Alamo Drafthouse in Richardson, Texas.
Brief Synopsis:
Good marks for: good service, interesting decor. Not good marks for: while it's fun to eat dinner while you're watching a movie, it's hard to eat in the dark, AND, very hot weather (not the theater's fault).


Roll credits, please, or in other words, have a great week.

Seeing Stars

See stars on August 23 until 10:00 p.m. at the Shores Park in Rockwall, TX. Located at 2358 Shores Blvd, there will be members of the Texas Astronomical Society on hand, to explain things to little old you.
Two addendums: it is held the fourth Saturday of every month, and goes until 10:00 pm. You can find more information on the Texas astronomical society site, and the Calendar tab will help those who love calendars.

The stargazers themselves call the park one of the "nicest neighborhood public parks" in Rockwall, TX, but you can decide for yourself and give them a review, after you go!

Read more about this great physicist who had much to do with discovering our universe. 1643... those were the days!

The 'KXT' Summer Cut festival is on August 15, and commences at 4:30 p.m. Tickets.
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The heat is still haunting!

Polka Is The New Black, I Mean Polka Is The New...Fill In The Blank --Anyway, You Catch The Drift

Got you covered with polka, pre-packaged pop and Pan-African items!

Tonight catch Brave Combo at Poor David's Pub in Dallas, Texas. The doors blast open at 7:30 p.m. Not much notice, I know...but you never know! Brave combo is known as a polka band, but it may be worth a Dallas outing. Grab your brave combo.
They are from Denton, TX.

Katy Perry will be heading to the American Airlines Center in Dallas, TX on October 2. She will appear magically and prismatically the next day at the same location. Both shows begin at 7:30 p.m.

The Pan-African Connection is your place for unique cards, significantly large jewelry, and a multitude of other items.

From the store

Head over to 828 Fourth Avenue in Dallas, TX, and you will also see sculptures and carvings, some of which is art, for sale.

You are not dreaming, and I did mention polka.
Have a restful weekend.

Summer Book You Cannot Put Down, Trinity Groves, And The Oklahoma Redneck

You've been waiting, hoping for that summer book that will light up your life!!!
Reflections, by Anne Seebaldt, is that VERY book. A talented writer has poured her energies into the book of poetry, with at least one poem dating back to 1982. Go read.

I know you can make toast, but sooner or later you'll need to go to a restaurant. Why not try Trinity Groves?
Branded for a while as the "cool, new" place to go... I am being forced to mention it by incessant articles. You can even make a reservation for apparently any one of six restaurants at the above web site.
1,2,3... pay homage to Margaret Hunt Hill. (Restaurants are in the shadow of the margaret hunt hill bridge).

Got country on your mind? Perfect solution: the Gexa Energy Pavilion will host Blake Shelton, "Oklahoma Redneck" on June 21. It is at 7 p.m. Pickup truck required.

The heat is haunting! Stay cool.
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Get Rid Of Your Shoes And Help! The Earth Will Send You A Thank You Note

Looking to get rid of old sneakers or running shoes?
A local scout troop (girl scouts) will be collecting shoes this weekend. It will be at the Earth Day Texas event at Fair Park in Dallas, TX (April 26 & 27). Just stop by the booth called, For The Love of The Lake, Texas Stream Team, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

The shoes are turned in to Nike and then, they become playgrounds and other useful things!
(The Polyphonic spree will also be at the event. They are from Dallas, TX).

Stay curious. Stay earthy!
Alice

South By ... Better Hurry Up! And, Warm Up Those Handlebars... Plus, Why Be In A Stitch Fix?

A neat-o bike ride on March 29 will help raise money for Ataxia research.
Ataxia is a serious condition which affects the nervous system. Rides are from 6 to 50 miles. Just wear your spandex shorts to Denton, TX.

Dilemma...You want a music fix and you don't know where to go? Honestly??
You can still visit South By Southwest. There are shows going on until Sunday March 16. In case you DON'T know, it takes place in Austin, TX.
For more information on the tragedy that occurred, look here. It does contain graphic video.



Other items:

Check this out... if you love style! (It's better than being in a fix.)

I did not want to mention this event, however, in case you're dying to go... St. Patrick's day parade tomorrow! There is also a 5k!

Stay green,
Alice

Beer Brouhaha. And, Make Your Running Useful

Try all the delectable beer you want, for one day only, on April 5, 2014. I'm not sure if beer can be delectable, but the people in the pictures looked really happy!
That must be how everyone is at the Big Texas Beer Fest.

Don't forget... the Oklahoma City Marathon is a very useful marathon. Useful because it is for a good cause.

The End!
Alice

Yoga Can Be Simply Stunning And Lead With The Beads

What's better than yoga? Yoga on the bridge. All Out Trinity! (See the link!) will be hosting an event this Saturday, which includes this very feat. The potpourri of events starts at 8 a.m.

While in a Trinity-esque mood, why not do the Trinity River Levee Run?

Don't forget about the Dash For The Beads tomorrow (The 5k is at 10 a.m.!) A breathtaking run where you can lead with the beads.

Go, all out.
The End. Thanks, mighty fine thanks! for reading.
Alice

Ideas From The Cutting Room Floor... Well, My Floor

Here are some ideas that hit the cutting room floor (i.e., did not make it into the blog!)

1. A video of me commenting on news articles, things from magazines, and the like.
REASON it was cut: Really I am a teenage mutant ninja turtle.

2. A companion blog called, South Dallas Apartment Girl. REASON it was cut: Believe it or not, it would actually be too expensive.

3. Silly Things People Complain About post. REASON: It would just be too long.

Major decorating news!!
If you are interested in interior decorating, giving a boost to your lame garden, or even storm shelters! (who isn't?) then visit this link.

Stay hungry, stay foolish, stay warm!
Alice

Thank you to all my talented interns. Your check will come in the form of a Pizza party.

A Socially Acceptable Run. And, A Party You Might Want To Miss

Don't forget the run on April 17 at 6:00 p.m., called "Run Together."
It is billed as a social experiment by the organizers.

February 22 is when Jared graces us with his Epic Party. It will swoop into South Side Music Hall in Dallas.
Nothing against epic parties, but 75.00 to see Vanilla Ice and Coolio? A slight silver lining is that Rob Base will be there.

I think Jared has lost his mind.

Happy MLK day in advance.
Alice

Tennis Anyone?

The group Tennis will be in Dallas on January 16. Please bring your racquets to Club Dada. Please be ready before 9 p.m. For your info, my first impression was that Tennis sounds like Aimee Mann mixed with music from the decade of the 1950s. Just a thought.

If 80s heartthrobs are more your style, forget Tennis and see Rick Springfield (Jan 15 AND 16) at the Wyly Theater in Dallas. Begin shaking your stuff at 8 p.m. More on Rick.


The End,
Thanks for stopping by,
Alice