Archive for March, 2008

Operation Kindness has done an amazing job with Mimi, the 13-year old Golden Retriever that survived a house fire that killed her owner.

Though she is permanently scarred, the doctors that operated on her did their work well and she’s maintained her sense of smell and retains a healthy appetite.

Any donations towards her $3,000+ medical bills would be highly appreciated - they are tax-deductible. And, she will be up for adoption in about 2 weeks.

Dirk Nowitzki of the Dallas Mavericks is out indefinitely with a high ankle sprain and a mildly sprained knee. It’s a blow to the Mavericks’ title hopes - and perhaps their chances of making the playoffs.

Part-time Dallas resident, George Michael, has announced his first tour in 17 years!

He says it’s way of saying thanks to those fans that made him and after this tour will want to segue into being the Tony Bennett of his generation.

Time to unpack those white boots and “Choose Life” shirts!

The tour will visit:
June 17: San Diego/San Diego Sports Arena
June 19: San Jose, Calif./HP Pavilion
June 21: Las Vegas/MGM Grand
June 22: Phoenix/US Airways Center
June 25: Los Angeles/Great Western Forum
July 2: Seattle/Key Arena
July 4: Vancouver/General Motors Place
July 7: St. Paul/Xcel Energy Center
July 9: Chicago/United Center
July 13: Dallas/American Airlines Center
July 14: Houston/Toyota Center
July 17: Toronto/Air Canada Centre
July 18: Montreal/Bell Centre
July 21 and 23: New York/Madison Square Garden
July 26: Philadelphia/Wachovia Center
July 27: Boston/TD Banknorth Garden
July 29: Washington, D.C./Verizon Center
July 31: Atlanta/Philips Arena
Aug. 2: Tampa/St. Pete Times Forum
Aug. 3: Sunrise, Fla./Bank Atlantic Center

The state of Texas will pay the US Bowling Congress $693,000 from the Texas Enterprise Fund to spur it to relocate its headquarters from Greendale, Wis., near Milwaukee, Texas Gov. Rick Perry’s office announced.

The enterprise fund award was the last hurdle stopping the organization, which sets the rules and keeps records for amateur bowling in the United States.

The group is expected to set up headquarters near the HQ of the North Central Texas Council of Governments, which is on Six Flags Drive in Arlington.

Its new headquarters, is expected to house 200 employees and a 12 to 16-lane bowling facility for testing equipment and training.

Though the property sale of the site hasn’t cleared, the agents involved in the transaction on behalf of the Bowling Congress and the Bowling Proprietors Association of America say the competitive real estate market in North Texas helped clinch the deal.

Besides the enterprise fund incentives, Arlington’s proposal included:

* a 50% tax abatement on property improvements made to the building site;
* work force training;
* a cash rebate of some money generated through Arlington’s hotel tax as a result of Bowling Congress-related events.

The bowling deal brings North Texas one step closer to becoming a sports hub, in light of Dallas being home to the Mavericks and the Stars, and Arlington being home to the Texas Rangers and the future home to the Dallas Cowboys’ new stadium.

Let’s hand it to the guys at Pawn Gallery for scheduling a biker event on Easter weekend! And no, I’m not being sarcastic.

The 2nd Annual City of Hate Rally “Rockers v. Mods” is this weekend. Come embrace the “Classic Not Plastic” theme.

Here’s the schedule:

Friday, March 21
5 pm – 10pm Meet and Greet - Movies, Booze and Music at Amsterdam Bar
10 pm – Night ride through downtown
11 pm – we Crash The Smoke! Mod Dance Party at Pawn Gallery

Saturday, March 22
10 am - Noon – Breakfast at Allgood Cafe
Noon - 2:30 pm – Easter Egg Hunt or Long Ride (your choice)
11 am - 5 pm Rafael will be at his place (1804 s Beckley) for those who would rather chill out, BBQ, listen to music and tell some lies.
5 - 7 pm JFK B.I.T.F.H. Ride past Lee Harvey Oswalds House, Texas Theatre, Parade Route, Grassy Knoll (Starts at Rafael’s Place)
7 pm - Midnight – Bands & DJs at Amsterdam Bar
So far we have:
– The Ugly Beats
– Screaming Reds
– The Flamin’ Hellcats
– The Currents
– Lovie
– Frankie 45

Sunday, March 23
9-11 am Morning Ride around White Rock
11:30 Ride to Moto-Liberty
1:00 pm – Vintage Ride starting MotoLiberty
2:00 pm - On – DJs, bike judging and awards at THE DUBLINER

This is a great story on WFAA about how science agrees with the Bible that it is Better to Give Than To Receive. This posting is keeping in the vein of our desire to provide only POSITIVE news and not give any further energy to the negative news we are bombarded with.

Here are a few fun kids-activities at The Crow Collection next week. Check out the Asian Art Club for Teens.

THURSDAY, MARCH 20
6 TO 8 PM
ASIAN ART CLUB FOR TEENS
Ages 15–18
Teens are invited to view a contemporary Japanese film followed by a brief film critique and docent-led tour. FREE.

SATURDAY, MARCH 22
10 TO 11 AM
ASIAN TALES FOR TOTS
Ages 4–6
The Falling Flowers by Jennifer B. Reed and Dick Cole. Join us for storytelling in the galleries, followed by a hands-on art-making experience and an exploration of Japanese artworks. Free. Reservations are required. Space is limited. Register online or call 214-979-6438.

SATURDAY, MARCH 22
1 TO 3 PM
KIDS EXPLORING CULTURES
Ages 9–12
Bonkers for Bonsai: Discover the tools and techniques required in the art of Bonsai, “the art of growing.” Work on your own tree and learn how to trim and care for it at home. $10 (per child) for Friends of the Crow Collection, $12 (per child) for non-members. Reservations are required. Space is limited. Register online or call 214-979-6438.

Home to extraordinary works of art whose origins span China, Japan, India and Southeast Asia, The Crow Collection of Asian Art is free to the public and marks a major cultural gift in the heart of the Dallas Arts District. Timeless works, including a magnificent Japanese rock crystal sphere, exquisite Qing Dynasty jades and monumental Mughal-style architecture are balanced alongside internationally recognized exhibitions that fulfill the museum’s vision of bridging East and West. Free Noon Gallery Talks and Docent-Guided Tours are available weekly at select times.

Open Tues-Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m., extended hours on Thursdays until 9 p.m., 214.979.6430, CrowCollection.org
2010 Flora Street
(Between Harwood & Olive)
Dallas, TX 75201