Pegasus News week in view: Sloppy Seconds edition

by Mike Orren

It's not just the Dallas Stars' new cheer, but the headline also sums up the crud we've had here at PNWHQ this week-- half the staff has nasty colds and the other half have had computer crashes. Never fear: The holidays are a heartbeat away, and we've even got some free concert tickets to get you started right.

Metro: Alert the Welcome Wagon: The Bushes have a new home ... Bridge demolition will make 75 around Parker Road in Plano a nightmare for the next few days ... Speaking of Plano, it hosted this week's "Downtown Showdown" ... John brought us a gallery of Old Lake Highlands foliage ... The battle over lighting at White Rock Lake continues ... Better make sure you're carrying your car insurance in Dallas ... Mike Davis says DART should buy natural gas buses and is outraged at entertainment purchases for the Dallas County jail ... Arlington didn't go for minority-honoring sign-toppers.

Stage: Shawn's spotlight is on Vanessa Mercado-Taylor, director of Project X's Dali play The Hallucinogenic Toreador ... Reading and Radio Resource talks to Fort Worth Opera director Kieth Wolfe ... Gay List Daily picks the month's theater highlights ... The Dallas Center for the Performing Arts has a new CEO.

Flix: The Film Guy gave some clues as to where he does his movie research ... Check in Friday for reviews of Punisher: War Zone and Cadillac Records (and maybe a couple more).

Music: New content partner V's Vibe Spot reviewed Jaguar Wright & Choklate as well as Anthony Hamilton & Rahsaan Patterson ... Calexico really likes the Granada ... Get a preview of Doug Burr's new release ...

Best Bites: Hopefully the food at a new Uptown restaurant owned by Dallas Stars' Hull and Modano won't be (wait for it) sloppy seconds ... Hot pumpkin pie at Whataburger?

Game: Do we really need to tell you what the Cupcheck is talking about this week? ... College Football Top Ten recommends some books for your football-loving elf ... Da Boys rallied with another turkey-day win ... The Mavs went north of .500 with a last-nanosecond win over the Clippers ... FC Dallas dodged the expansion draft bullet ...

Bidness: Uncle Barky says the nightly newscasts took a big fall in the sweeps ... There's a new Parisian menswear designer in town.

Pegasus Picks for the weekend

Friday

• The Edge, and a cast of co-conspirators that includes the likes of Death Cab for Cutie, Snow Patrol and Cold War Kids attempt to steal Xmas.
• The Bishop Arts District celebrates A Cowboy Christmas with special menus, sales and kidstuff (Saturday too).
• Hard to believe that the Crow Collection of Asian Art is already celebrating its 10th Anniversary.

Saturday

• The Eagle does as the Edge did with its format yesterday, with Buckcherry, Hinder, Drowning Pool and more.
• The Art Conspiracy has its 4th annual fundraiser with local bands and "deconstructed" works from more tha 150 local artists.
• Lola's hosts the annual Spune holiday bash with Devil Doll, Wood Brothers, Josh Weathers, Telegraph Canyon, Dirtfoot, Jack Country and The O's.

Sunday, Sunday, SUNDAY

• The Grape has a special "come as you are" wine dinner.
• I saw Buddy Guy earlier this year and it was one of the best gigs I've ever caught. He's at the HOB.
• The Turtle Creek Chorale has two seatings for its popular holiday show.

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