Tsuruya Kokei: Modern Kabuki Prints Revised & Revisited Opens in its Final American Venue at Asia Society Texas Center The Asia Society Texas Center in Houston presents the works of artist Tsuruya Kokei. The center is the first in the state to show the artist’s prints from 1983 to 1993, as well as revised kabuki […]
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In the promotional spot for A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood, reporter Lloyd Vogel’s wife, Andrea (This is Us’ Susan Kelechi Watson) says, “Lloyd, please don’t ruin my childhood.” I approached this new release with the same hesitance. I grew up among the first generation of children who enjoyed Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood, a PBS production […]
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You still have time to catch CATS at Dallas Summer Musicals, running through November 17 at the Music Hall at Fair Park! If you’ve never seen this Andrew Lloyd Webber classic theatrical hit, now is a great chance to do it. The new tour of the musical, based on T.S. Eliot’s Old Possum’s Book of […]
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(Cover photo: Britannica.com) Ah, the fall season is upon us. So go ahead…. wear your favorite sweater, grab a pumpkin spice latte and curl up on the couch as you check out these must-read fall books! The Restaurant Diet Series This series instantly caught my attention. (I love dining out!) There are two books in […]
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For six seasons, you made Sunday night girls’ night… or date night… or just your night. Every episode of the famed series Downton Abbey felt like an escape to another place and time, and whether you wanted to be Lady Mary as she flirted her way across the aristocracy or followed the trials and tribulations […]
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Third-generation magician and entertainer Dennis Watkins is giving Yinzers a special treat. Now through Sept. 29, Watkins’ show, “The Magic Parlour,” is taking place at Liberty Magic, a newly-opened venue showcasing close-up magic in Pittsburgh’s Cultural District. You may have seen Watkins on national TV, including the CW show, Penn & Teller: Fool Us. Hailing […]
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Love visual art, music, film? Pittsburgh’s annual Gallery Crawl in the Cultural District takes place Friday, Sept. 27, 2019 and will be jam-packed with dozens of art to see. This FREE event is open to all ages and features 30+ crawl stops at various locations and public art places throughout the city. Here’s your chance to see […]
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Looking to treat your pup with some new goodies? Dog subscription boxes are always a great gift idea whether you’re pampering your pup or sending the box to surprise a friend’s dog. I love subscription boxes because your four-legged friend can discover new treats, toys and accessories that you may not usually buy or have […]
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Somehow it’s September already. I’m a big podcast listener. Last week on one of Gretchin Rubin’s Happier episodes, she suggested that we should treat Back to School / Labor Day as a second New Year. A great chance for a fresh start, a time to set new goals, or hey even revisit your New Year’s […]
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The 13th annual Dallas International Film Festival (DIFF) wrapped up last week and brought hundreds of moviegoers, press, local and national filmmakers, cast, crew, judges and more to Dallas for a week of movies. From April 11-18th, the city of Dallas transformed into a movie town and screened +130 films and hosted an array of […]
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