Thursday, August 21, 2008 , Updated
Pegasus News Week in View: Joys and Sorrows edition
¡Buen viaje! to our youngest staffer Chad Jones as he departs for a semester abroad in Spain. As you can see from his profile he started building Pegasus News in May of 2006 (when he was still a teenager). His wicked wit shaped our site's voice, and we hope he'll continue to contribute.
Live Outdoor Performance
Metro: The irony is, Fort Worth's community tree planting program may benefit from natural gas drilling. Minnie profiles Allen's city manager. A Dallas Peace Times article about DA Craig Watkins' work with the Innocence Project sparked dialogue about victims' rights. Farmers Branch is having trouble making ends meet -- perhaps because of the cost of defending its immigration policies against lawsuits? Dallas County's budget woes persist, and some want to see jailbirds pay. Dallas' council approved a timeline to tear down Reunion Arena, while the zoo decided to keep Jenny the elephant. A DPD couple needs help to get on Extreme Makeover Home Edition
Acting out: Shawn spotlights Jerry Russell, founder of Stage West and Director of The Long Christmas Ride Home. MBS found My Favorite Animal (presented by The Modern Stage) delightful, and John Garcia reviews Uptown Players' Zanna, Don't!
Flix: Shawn presents us with the first in what's planned as an ongoing series of Bollywood film reviews, with his look at Bachna Ae Haseeno. Returning to Hollywood from Bollywood, film guy John braved a screening of the not-previewed-for-critics creepshow Mirrors, starring Jack Bauer (er, we mean Kiefer Sutherland) as a suspended cop with a bad case of reflectaphobia. Alex snagged an interview with Rainn Wilson, star of The Rocker, and also reviewed the movie. Check the Movies tab on Friday for our reviewers' takes on Death Race, Elegy and The Longshots, with an assessment of Frozen River showing up by Saturday a.m.
Film, food & fun!
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Addison -- Arlington -- Dallas -- Lewisville -- Plano
Music: Salim Nourallah will be recording a DVD at his show this Friday (tonight!) at the historic Sons of Hermann. Brenna contrasts Smooth Choppy and Kessler and reviews Sheryl Crow and James Blunt. Mike O. loved The Smithereens at Glass Cactus. Bernadette Peters is returning to Bass Hall, and the Dallas Symphony announced the featured artist for their opening gala. Vincent Tucker also raises awareness of breast cancer in the hip-hop community.
Best Bites: Fort Worth's restaurant scene has new Fuego. Restaurateur Rocky Sofio closed his three concepts in Southlake and Flower Mound. Boudreaux's Cajun Kitchen is coming from Houston to Richardson and Arlington. Emerald Nuts offers a lighter alternative to chocolate-covered almonds. How does your online circle of friends compare to Dallas-based Which Wich? Fans of Preston Center's Metro Diner will have to eat elsewhere. Denton's newest food delivery service is not a joke. RIP Hamilton Rousseau III, the original purveyor of bottled soda in the Bishop Arts District, who passed away last week due to complications from Lupus.
Be conservative
Sports: Rain delayed a homecoming parade for Plano's Olympic gold gymnast. An alumna of Arlington's Martin H.S. won Olympic bronze in wrestling. Another Arlington athlete qualified for track and field finals in Beijing. The Rangers have broken their losing streak. Fort Worth and Grand Prairie baseball teams split a double header. Frisco hasn't fared so well. New content partner The Eyes of North Texas discusses construction at the Cowboys' new stadium. FC Dallas' Brazilian forward is homeward bound. Todd's Cupcheck tackles the tricky trap of contraction.
Schools: Collin County Observer reports on the separation of church and state in Wylie. SMU's law school is tops. Ryan High School in Denton has been selected for a national concert band festival. Mansfield discourages dilly-dallying after football games. Drivers should also hit the brakes when they see flashing lights in school zones, as classes are back in session.
The Biz: North Texas Daily gives an update on stalled development of Fry Street Village. Fort Worth Star-Telegram is further downsizing. Some American Airlines passengers can surf the net in-flight. Carrollton's GVI is putting up cameras in Latin America again. Japan wants a piece of Fort Worth's Barnett Shale pie.
Pegasus Picks for the weekend
Weekend planner
- Judas Priest and Motorhead will rawk Fair Park.
- Dallas' own Toadies play from their first new release in seven years at Palladium Ballroom.
- Be part of a Salim Nourallah video and catch and I Love Math and Buttercup in historic Deep Ellum.
- Enjoy The Killdares free in Fort Worth.
Restaurant Week 2008 - 3 Week Participants
- Meet Dallas Cowboy Adam "Pacman" Jones in Fort Worth.
- Local favorites Telegraph Canyon, Doug Burr, and A.M. Ramblers in Denton
- My Morning Jacket in the Cedars
- Rise bright and early to run or cheer at the inaugural Hottest Half Marathon at White Rock Lake.
- Brunch while listening to trumpeter Freddie Jones with his jazz quartet in the Cedars.
- What better way to spend a lazy Sunday afternoon than watching a gunfight in Cowtown?
It's been a pleasure getting to know you, dear Pegasus user, over the past year. If you think you have what it takes to join our award-winning team, we're hiring.
Your girl Friday,
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