Pegasus News week in view: Holly-daze edition

by Mike Orren

The holidays are fast upon us, and we've got all the events you can jingle a bell at, including a growing list for your New Year's planning pleasure. And while you're doing your shopping: on this, our second anniversary, all we ask is that you tell a friend or twelve about PegNews and ask them to join you here. We've made it easy for you.

Metro: Smoke 'em if you got 'em ... It's refreshing to see an elected official turn down a pay raise. And Richardson Echo broke the news that Rhea Allison will not seek city council reelection ... Our community was divided on the Dallas sustainable urban square block ... NTTA thinks that tollway revenue will be down next year, so cutbacks are in the offing ... Even as Dallas County upgrades inmate entertainment, its computers are not so great ... Drought is hurting the lakes East of us ... FW CanDo looks at the dangers of urban gas drilling ... The North Dallas Gazette has lots of questions about the Convention Center hotel ... Fort Worth's Magnolia Avenue is on a diet ... The Space Shuttle was in town ... Looks like "The Cherry Pit" is finally on it's last legs.

Stage: Shawn interviews Adam Dietrich, Founder of The Butterfly Connection on the new show Reindeers Unplugged.

Flix: The Studio Movie Grill has some scary Santas on tap ... Check in for reviews of Doubt, Frost/Nixon, Nothing Like the Holidays and Dark Streets.

Music: Gay List Daily really likes local songster Goga ... Strings of Color is bringing minority musicians together.

Best Bites: Another tough week for foodies as Ed's Deli, Good Eats on Greenville, Another Byte and Swirll all bow out. But new things are afoot, with a name for Puck; a new Perry's; new Aldi stores and a new Uptown Dallas lounge ... Twisted Root's gonna be on TV.

Game: The Mavs had a mixed week, even as their fearless leader was Simpsonized ... The Cowboys will need to save the season against the Giants this weekend, but our pickers don't like the odds ... And um, the Stars had another banner week. The Cupcheck looks at Hull's role in the mess ... The local bowl picture has shaped up.

Schools: In the superintendent shuffles this week, one district re-upped while another saw a resignation-in-lieu-of-firing ... Parents in Rowlett don't like Rent.

Bidness: Depressionwatch08: Mission Foods, AT&T, and the restaurants mentioned above. At least it's a bull market for romance ... Live 105.3 has a new format and no Russ Martin.

Pegasus Picks for the weekend

Friday

• Brave Combo hosts a Holiday Dance Party in Fort Worth.
• The Door is getting bigger shows these days: Eagles of Death Metal (and associated opening acts).
• There are several gallery opening receptions.
• Kelly Willis and Bruce Robison are putting on their annual holiday show at the Granada, but be sure not to miss the opener, Justin Townes Earl (son of Steve).

Saturday

• Should be great weather for the White Rock Marathon.
• The Art Conspiracy has its 4th annual fundraiser with local bands and "deconstructed" works from more tha 150 local artists.
• Ice Cube and Pikahsso/Tahiti on the same stage. Wow.
• This is one of the biggest day for Christmas parades, lightings and other merriments.

Sunday, Sunday, SUNDAY

• The Dallas Symphony Orchestra is telling Christmas stories all weekend.
• HOB features a songwriters showcase with Roger Creager, Willie Braun, Ray Wylie Hubbard, Max Stalling and more.

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