Thursday, April 10, 2008

Pegasus News Week in View: Runoff Election and Cancelled Flight Edition

By Catherine Cuellar

Howdy neighbor!

Whether you were weather-beaten, had your flight cancelled, or your candidate didn't advance past Tuesday's runoff race, it's been a bit rough this week in north Texas. Thanks for turning to us for the news of our community (delivered with a Texas accent, of course).

Metro

American Airlines voluntarily canceled more than 1,000 flights, and Teresa Gubbins reports on AA CEO Gerard Arpey's excuses -- or rather, explanation -- for the problems. Despite low turnout, Tuesday runoffs decided who will lead the GOP's efforts to recapture Dallas County leadership. In Tarrant County, incumbent constables held on to theirnominations. Another GOP race (for district judge) was decided by a mere 20 votes. Meanwhile severe weather Wednesday night resulted in power outages, building damage, school closings, and limb-severing.

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Flix

From the "AFI Dallas last gasp department" comes a review of Crawford and an interview with that film's director, David Modigliani. His documentary tells the story of the small Texas town that was (sort of) adopted by George W. and (sort of) invaded by Cindy Sheehan and her attendant army of war protesters. Also stemming from AFI is an account of Robert De Niro's appearance at the screening of his (and Barry Levinson's) movie, What Just Happened; a slideshow from the fest-closing show put on by Polyphonic Spree at the House of Blues; photo coverage of a red carpet at the Angelika; an interview with local short filmmaker (or should we say "maker of a film short") Scott Hanson; and a review of the movie Pageant by The Column's John Garcia. With one film fest over, another one (the USA Film Fest) stands waiting in the wings. They've announced their schedule, and we've got the events input so you can easily access them and plan out your agenda for gourmet film viewing. Film guy John also gives a brief overview. Almost lost amidst the hubbub were reviews of two films debuting in regular release, The Ruins and Leatherheads.

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Dining

What former pro football player is opening a wine bar in Southlake? Read Best Bites to find out. Speaking of sports and food, Kent Rathbun and other chefs will cater a tailgate party this weekend to benefit the North Texas Food Bank. In new product news, TG reports on Oreos that taste like shakes.

Sports

Todd breaks down the Stanley Cup Playoffs in this week's Cupcheck. The Rangers lost their home opener...but it's not all bad. Meanwhile, the Mavs pulled off a huge fourth-quarter comeback in an upset.

Bidness

ExxonMobil is partnering with Simon and Paula. Also, poop scooping is bringing in big dollars.

Sound and Scene

New content partner Strat's Corner takes a look at the talent in town for Bowl Full of Blues. Our database of local bands continues to grow. Tickets on sale this week include Projekt Revolution, Boston, Styx, Stephen Marley. North Dallas Gazette reviewed Rover Dramawerks' The Runner Stumbles. Shawn spotlighted the director of Dante: Inferno (and Pegasus News content partner) Mark-Brian Sonna.

Pegasus Picks for the weekend

Friday:

• Marjane Satrapi, author of the graphic novel Persepolis which inspired the Academy-Award winning film, at UT-Dallas as part of Arts and Letters Live
• Pegasus News local music showcase alumni Watching Cars at Mockingbird Station
• Video Art opening reception in Irving featuring Paul Slocum, owner of and/or gallery and member of treewave
• Lee Harvey's (formerly known as the PegasusNews.com Conviviality Centr™) plays host for Jimmy Baldwin's CD release and late-night surf rock from Codger

Saturday:

• Hold on to your Tums: The world championship of pickled egg eating and a chili cookoff in Grand Prairie
• A Bowl Full of Blues in Plano
• It's the home opener for Dallas' Derby Devils
• Newlywed Jay-Z with Mary J. Blige in Fair Park

Sunday:

• The Boss with the E Street Band at AAC
• Foodies dish top-shelf snacks for a tailgate party fighting hunger
• Clay Pendergrass brings tunes to White Rock Coffee
• Strut your own stuff at Jenn Nabb's open mic night in Deep Ellum

Remember, you can always add your own events to our calendar or search for something that strikes your fancy. Meanwhile, have fun and be careful.

Catherine Cuellar

Managing Editor

Pegasus News

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