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Metro: John and Mike B. brought a video tour of the new Park Lane development in Dallas ... Mike Davis explains a new dogpark's decision to ban pit bulls ... The Collin County Observer looks into opposition on bridge and road construction plans ... New content partner Collin County Republican came on with a bang, advocating pullout from DART and the ouster of a Plano councilman.

Best bites: We lost Dallas dining legend Matt Martinez ... Instead of closing, some, like Stoney's Fine Wine, adapt. And speaking of reinvention, Cretia's is back on McKinney ... McKinneyNews.net found things to like about yet another pizza joint ... My sweet tooth was more than sated at the Chocolate Fest ... North Texas Daily checked out Ruby's Diner on the Square ... Shish is now Nazar.

Artsy: Laura S. previewed the new Renaissance exhibit at the Kimbell ... I had a blast at the Pinball Fest ... Wild Art.

Acting!: Shawn shines our spotlight on Jaime Castañeda, Director of Art, presented by Circle Theatre in Fort Worth. Our friends at John Garcia's The Column have their own city-sanctioned day of honor on Monday ... Reviews this week include A Bench in the Sun and the opera, The Italian Girl in Algiers.

Flix: The AFI Dallas festival starts Thursday and we've got all the info you need ... The Film Guy was all over SXSW ... Check in Friday for reviews of I Love You, Man, Sunshine Cleaning, Duplicity and Knowing.

Learnin': Jeff Melcher is concerned about the Dallas County School Board's slow audits and post-facto budgeting ... A team from Skyline High won the Texas Mock Trial Competition.

Game: I Live in Dallas told us about a new bike shop that is organizing Sunday group rides ... The Stars are giving little reason for hope, and the CupCheck is about ready to call it ... The Mavs had a mixed week.

Music: Erin investigates whether or not the Big D Jamboree is making a comeback ... NX35 kept Denton busy all weekend ... Slacker Country checked out the St. Patrick's show on Greenville ... Laura S. caught Quincy Jones at a book signing.

Risky Bidness: Things are picking up at the Quadrangle ... Pugs & Kelly got the hook at 93.3 The Bone ... There's a new organic grocery in Dallas ... The Hard Rock Cafe is returning, but will it revitalize Victory?

Pegasus Picks for the weekend

Relive history at the Longhorn Ballroom with a Sex Pistols tribute; local bands; burlesque and a biker rally.
The Bishop Arts Neo Soul Series brings Eric Roberson and Wayna for two shows.
Vampire lovers will be at local Borders' stores for a midnight release of Twilight on DVD.
I'll be at Lee Harvey's catching Steely Dan tribute band Naked Lunch, whom I've unsuccessfully been trying to catch for four years.

Shop green and support La Reunion at the Uptown Eco-Wellness Bazaar.
Strut Your Mutt at Fair Park.
Carnivale at Centraltrak will feature a "public sound installation," cotton candy and impromptu dancing.
Our friends at the Southwest Bluegrass Club have their winter show in Garland.
The Dallas Blues Festival is at the Dallas Convention Center.
Support orphans and get the latest in Asian design at Fashion for a Passion.
Kettle Art opens its new "Birds vs. Skulls" exhibit
I didn't know Chris Holt had brought back Olospo.
Fishboy headlines at The Cavern.