Week in View: No mo’ P.P.T. edition

by Catherine Cuellar

The air, though warm, is breezy -- and outdoor festivals across north Texas this weekend celebrate the last gasp of springlike comfort until the State Fair. Early voting is underway for June 14 municipal runoff races, and you can search our databases for information on campaign donations to local candidates. We also have more free fun stuff to tantalize you, as well as this week's news of your community. Take a moment to check it out, won't you?

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Attention Mates of State fans: we've got tickets for you to see them Wednesday at the Granada. For those who prefer to BYOB and picnic under the stars, there are also a few pairs of free tickets to see Carolyn Wonderland and SRV tribute act Voodoo Blue Saturday in Plano. This week we gave away tickets to see the musical version of Gilligan's Island. Opt in to The Daily You to improve your chances to win unique UnContests, and check back daily for new promotions added throughout the week.

Metro: Park Cities commuters may have to pay a toll to drive on Mockingbird Lane. A Frisco man had his car stolen after advertising it for sale on craigslist. Public input on new names for Industrial Boulevard were an exercise in futility. The future of Reunion Arena is uncertain. Grits for Breakfast reports on possible funding cuts to the Dallas public defender's office.

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Screen: The documentary about George W.'s adoption of the small Texas town of Crawford is set to premiere in Crawford this weekend (June 8), though George W. himself is not likely to show. New movies released on DVD as they do each and every week, but before busting into Best Buy you might want to ask yourself: Do you feel lucky, punk? And check the Movie tab on Friday for a quartet of film reviews, including coverage of Kung Fu Panda, You Don't Mess with the Zohan, The Foot Fist Way and The Children of Huang Shi.

Artsy: The Drowsy Chaperone is reviewed by both John Garcia and Mark-Brian Sonna. M-BS also saw Irving Community Theatre's Proof. North Dallas Gazette reviews Jubilee Theatre's Blue, while West and Clear checks out Fort Worth Opera's Of Mice and Men. In the Spotlight, Shawn talks to Rover Dramawerks' Artistic Director Carol M. Rice who is directing Gilligan's Island: The Musical.

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Listen up: Erin reports P.P.T. has called it quits. Kenny Goss and George Michael's Dallas foundation is rewarding talented young artists and musicians with scholarship money. Brenna reports on Matthew and the Arrogant Sea in advance of their Denton appearance Saturday, as well as the new release from local folk flutist Annie Benjamin.

Foodie: T.G. reports on new products featuring green tea. Asian Mint is expanding into Oak Lawn. Wolfgang Puck is taking over the top of Reunion Tower. North Texas Daily reviews Thai Ocha in Denton. And if you can't find that juicy tomato you're craving in the store, blame a salmonella scare.

Sports: Todd's Cupcheck wraps up the Stanley Cup Final. The Rangers provided plenty of fireworks in their latest homestand. Pacman is practicing with the Cowboys. Otherwise, a convicted steroids dealer who planned to ID his pro athlete clients for authorities was shot to death in his Plano home.

The Biz: ExxonMobil is doing their part to fight malaria. Tenet's Everything Must Go firesale continues. Barnett isn't the only Shale in town. Dallas also honored its ethical businesses.

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Friday:

Guyliner trendsetter Robert Smith and The Cure at the AAC
If you prefer makeup-wearing men with a campy sense of humor, try dragapella beautyshop quartet The Kinsey Sicks in Lakewood
Tony and Emmy award-winning actress Tyne Daly reads Echo Theatre's Oil!
All things Scottish at UT-Arlington

Saturday:

See Model Ts and mid-20th century British race cars at the 33rd annual auto swap meet in Grand Prairie
All day D&D tournaments in Lakewood
Food, music, and kids arts and crafts at the Dallas Symphony's outdoor Festival Latino in the downtown Arts District
Custom autos and hip-hop from Bow Wow and others at the Dub Tour's Dallas Convention Center stop

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