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.

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.

THE END.
Thanks for reading this Texas blog!

Don't Photo Bomb At The Bomb Factory, And Sweet Rides

I know, I know... you're hungry for more Erykah Badu.
Catch her tomorrow night at the Bomb Factory, a new Dallas venue. It is at 2713 Canton Street ... in Deep Ellum, but you knew that!
While not an entirely new concert location, the local alternative weekly states Badu's appearance will be the venue's "first show since the '90s." Good thing, because Erykah Badu's co-performer Sarah Jaffe, was a 'young pup' for most of the 90s.

If that show is not your thing, what's better than viewing "ultraluxury" (according to the Dallas Morning News) cars at the Dallas Auto Show.

While it may not be the Detroit Auto Show, you can still smell the "fresh" new car smell. At the Kay bailey hutchison Convention Center, 650 S. Griffin St, today until Sunday.
THE END.

Be Sword-y.

February 28 happens to be World Sword Swallower day.

If you mosey to Ripley's Believe it or Not museum (601 East Palace Pkwy, Grand Prairie TX 75050, 972-263-2391), at 2:28 pm mind you, you may witness such a feat! Leaves a lump in my throat.

New topic: The Districts will keep you occupied. They are a--dare I say--unique band.

The End. thanks!

Made in Texas (y'all).

Work Your Butt Off... And For $35 You Can See George Quartz

It is highly inappropriate to give you a New Year's message when it is January 9. So here's my arresting proverb:
Be grateful. Find small things to be grateful for.
Go work your butt off this year.

While a confusing all-encompassing event broadcasting "culture," "fashion," food, art and music, (we're OK with the last 3), Artopia prances into Dallas Saturday January 17. Luckily, the venue is Centennial Hall at Fair Park. The address is 1001 Washington St, Dallas TX 75210. Tickets begin at 35.00, but then they rise.

The good news is, sometime between 8 pm and 11 pm, you can catch George Quartz. In the interest of full disclosure, the Dallas artist had a blog called La Maladie Tropical. Mysteriously, there have been no posts since about four years ago.


Tropically, see you in about a month!!
Thanks for the 2015 patience.

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.

the end.

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.
The End.
The heat is still haunting!

Listen To These 5 And You'll Be Good.... And, Lucha Libre? Hey, That's Not Texan...

The Index music festival is going on as we speak. (This would be in Deep Ellum in Dallas, TX). I saw this article by Hunter Hauk which indicates 5 songs you should be looking for.
I'm pretty sure if you just listen to these 5 songs, you'll be good.

During your trip to the State fair for two lonely last days... don't forget to look at the Lucha Libre exhibit in the Women's Museum.
It never hurts to get a little Latin history, no matter what kind.

THE END!
Alice
in a Lucha Libre way.

"Index" Of The Dallas Music Scene?

There is a festival in Dallas happening on October 18 And 19, The Index Music Fest (for short).
When I checked the list of attendees, I had only heard of 3 groups / singers. As you may / may not know, Deep Ellum used to be a hotbed of all that is musical genius during the 80s and for a while after.

Just because I have only heard of three groups, doesn't mean the other ones are not decent.
So go ahead, plunk down $39.

You can also go to the State Fair of Texas, which starts today.

A Big, 'Big Tex' Thank you for reading a little Texas blog!

Alice

The Baptist Generals, Generally Speaking. And, I Received A Recorded Message

Just some thoughts:

I do not know too much about the Baptist Generals.
I have realized it is TOO LATE to tell you about their show at Good Records in Dallas, Texas yesterday.

However, I listened to them today, and I know they have a quirky, clamoring sound which took a lot of time and thought.
The Baptist Generals are (a quintet?) from the hallowed town of Denton, Texas. I do not know why they are called The Baptist Generals.
Maybe they wanted to be generals?

Next:
Here is a video from The Lumineers. I have heard this song.
But, I did not know the name of the artist until a few days ago.
The song can be a little annoying, but I am posting it anyway.

New topic:
I received a recorded message the other day.
The voice on the other end said I was selected to receive an Emergency Alert System, which was recommended by the National Alzheimer's Association and the National Diabetes Association. Why are they calling me? I thought..
I have neither of those diseases. (I'm 36).
Then I thought ... Oh, they must be calling me so I can START planning.

Have a good day. The End.
Alice

Not in a lumineering or luminous sense, north dallas homegirl.

The Last Thing George W. Bush Needs...

Good Afternoon,
The George W. Bush Presidential Library opens today in Dallas, Texas.
The last thing this person needs is his own library.

(I am told all of the living presidents were there, including Daddy Bush, as he is sometimes referred to).
I first heard this reference at a small-town newspaper in Texas.

Also...
The Dallas Convention Center will be re-named "asap" in honor of Kay Bailey Hutchison.

Really: the last thing this person needs is her own convention center.

Music:
I am digging The Donnas. This is because of an old album (2004).

Thank you for reading. Exciting changes abound at North Dallas Homegirl.

THE END.
Alice

Boomboxes Are Back In Style

Dear all,
The other day I saw a man strolling around campus with a boom box in his leather bag. He was actually playing the boom box while he went to class or did something else. He was perhaps in his mid-20s, with a bandana.

I have seen people with personal boomboxes on their bicycles. I have also seen people carrying them on their shoulders.
(This is with all of the TRUE boombox sightings of the 80s not withstanding).

But why he needed the personal music at a college campus was beyond me.

Have a good night!
Alice,
North Dallas Homegirl

Moving My Address Book Into The Modern Age

I rifled through my address book.
I have a bunch of little pieces of paper, some of which have peoples' numbers from 14 years ago. (The address book itself is from 14 years ago). I am slightly glad that I can hold on to a little piece of paper for so long.
But, I have decided I need to move this address book into the modern age. I'm going to have to start some kind of file with all of the addresses and numbers that I want. I know, there are Contacts on my phone, but a separate file would still be good.

I've been told my transitions are non-existent.
That's because, if you read north dallas homegirl, you've got to expect surprises!

The End!
Best wishes,

Alice
Thank you for reading this blog, started by an eager girl in 2007.

Why I'm A Hating A** B**** And Adam Yauch of the Beastie Boys

Hello
These people

were loud--very loud--and annoying at a restaurant recently. Disclaimer: it is not the best picture, but, I took it from a few feet away.

It's one thing to chat at a restaurant. It's another thing, when you are disturbing the whole entire restaurant.

When I asked them to quiet down, one of them called me a Hating A** B****. I guess that's my New Year's Resolution, to hate everyone, and hate ON everyone.

Here is a link to my favorite blog of 2012. This blog is about, mainly, Beastie Boy Adam Yauch dying of cancer.

Forget all the Year In Review stuff.

Your New Year's Resolution(s)?
They should be: stick to your goals.
Don't follow the crowd, follow what you want to do.

Thank you for reading. Have a happy new year!!!!
Alice
(NDH)

Here is a picture.
I took it on Christmas eve in the grocery store. It is just a lonely little reindeer. Does anyone want some Bud Light?