Pegasus News week in view: Love’s labours edition

by Mike Orren

How do we love thee? Let me count the ways: 1.) The most comprehensive collection of Valentine's events and deals anywhere ever. 2.) We cleaned up our Twitter feeds just for you. 3.) Next week we'll be giving away a slew of prime Savor Dallas tickets; tickets to see Loretta Lynn; and a trip to Aruba. All you have to do is peek in to see when the contests go live. But no, we're not proposing.

Metro: The Dallas Homeless Network doesn't mince words: They think that we, as a city, hate homeless people ... The Collin County Observer checks out the un-stimulating requests from Collin cities, but Larry James find Dallas is less porky ... New content partner Crest View Park says that speeding on Oates Drive in Dallas is out of control ... Reading and Radio Resource dug into issues facing Seniors in the current Texas legislative session ... Dallas South had a two-part interview with Dr. Frederick D. Haynes about his new radio show.

Artsy: John and Mike B. drew the tough job of getting photos and video at the first Dallas Burlesque Festival ... Erin got video of the new "Comedy in the Suburbs" concept ... Mandrake Society Radio interviewed Dallas author Tuan N’gai ... Our Lauras participated in and reported on a shoe exhibit themed around Bush's farewell ... "Wild Art" features user photos of Photos of Andy Pettitte, La Reunion Tree carving and Dove Hunter ... Gerald Peters Gallery is closing.

Acting!: Shawn's Theater Spotlight shines on Teresa Coleman Walsh of TeCo Productions on the eve of their annual New Play Competition ... John Garcia's The Column had another full week with reviews of The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, Shadowlands, Last Train To Nibroc and Love Letters. The Voice thinks The Seafarer is well worth the voyage.

Flix: John interviewed the cast and crew of Karma Police ... Check in Friday for reviews of The International, Confessions of a Shopaholic, Friday the 13th and Under the Sea 3D.

Game: North Texas Fisticuffs says Galvan Promotions is bringing boxing back to big D ... The Stars were 2-1 on the week, but managed to pawn off their sloppy seconds ... The CupCheck tells us why steroids won't be an issue in hockey ... The Mavs had a winning week, but Jason Terry is sidelined with a fractured hand.

Best bites: Of course, Teresa was all over the Wolfgang Puck press blitz ... We all puzzled over the prices at the Fairmont's tasting room ... Teresa checked out the debut of Katherine Clapner's new chocolate line ... The Law Reviewers gave Red India Bistro 3 1/2 gavels.

Music: North Texas Daily checked out Dunashay and the Clockwork Wizards ... Rachel interviewed Joey Westwood of The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus while Brenna caught their show ... McKinneyNews.net interviewed Duncan Sheik ... Alex caught Joshua Radin ... Cornell Kinderknecht is up for Texas Musician of the Year.

Schools: UNT's journalism department may become a full-fledged college ... Richardson High students won the first Greater Dallas Restaurant Association competition ... Grapevine High students got a couple days off ... Next week KERA airs a doc on Bishop College.

Risky Bidness: 7-Eleven joined the layoff club, while Idearc looks headed for bankruptcy ... Malls had a tough week, with a drive-by shooting at NorthPark and an officer injured trying to stop a shoplifter at Hulen Mall ... Some local folks may be wrapped up in a libel suit related to postings on Topix.net.

Pegasus Picks for the weekend

Friday:

• Rahim Quazi has been putting on a great series at Grapevine's Palace: He and Monte Montgomery take the stage tonight.
• If Bettye LaVette's performance is 1/10 what I saw on her Austin City Limits episode, McFarlin will be on fire.
• Duncan Sheik is at McDavid Studio.
• Or check next door at the Bass Hall for the FWSO's Valentine's show (Saturday too).
• If all this lovey-dovey isn't your thing, it is Friday the 13th -- Ghoultown and The Horrifics will represent.
• A-hummin Acoustical Acupuncture reunites at Lola's on Sixth.
• Meantime, at the Stockyards Lola's, critical darlings The O's will be releasing their debut CD.

Saturday:

• The Turtle Creek Chorale teams up with Chef Stephan Pyles for Valentines day.
• Catch Lumberjack Fest V, with the cream of Denton's music scene.
• And of course, more Valentines events than your heart can handle

sunday, Sunday, SUNDAY:

• We're in Texas and it's a child beauty pageant at a mall. Enjoy.
• It's benefit day: First is for Poor David's manager Jim Arnold, featuring more than a dozen great local bands
• Another dozen or so gather at the Sons to benefit Steel STRINGth.

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