Articles for January 7th, 2011

Why If You Live in Frisco, You Should Just Stop for a Drink

Word has it that (as I mentioned this morning) Vice President Joe Biden will be attending a college football game in Frisco. He will, according to a FrontBurnervian who knows these things, be traversing the tollway, most likely.

So if you live in Frisco, I recommend stopping off on your way home. Don’t you have some errands to run? Some drinks to drink? Some dinner to eat? If your abode is not in Frisco, but you plan on taking the tollway, you might want to pick an alternate route, too. I like the one that goes past The Porch.

posted by Bethany Anderson | January 7th, 2011 3:25pm | filed under Local News | 7 Comments »

American Institute of Architects Digs the Wyly Theatre

Comes news that the American Institute of Architects has named the Wyly Theatre as one of its 2011 recipients of the Institute Honor Awards, the profession’s highest recognition of works that exemplify excellence in architecture, interior architecture, and urban design. According to the release, the Wyly is one of 27 recipients selected from more than 700 submissions. I still say it looks like a Borg ship.

posted by Tim Rogers | January 7th, 2011 2:29pm | filed under Architecture | (0) Comments »

Rafael Anchia and John Carona To Launch Political Comedy Tour Together

Moments ago, the Dallas Friday Group wrapped up its program at the Venetian Room, whereat State Representative (and D Magazine profile subject) Rafael Anchia (D) and State Senator (and D Magazine cover boy) John Carona (R) gave the packed room a preview of the upcoming legislative session. Seriously, these two guys should take their show on the road. They’re pretty amazing together. For instance, from Carona’s opening remarks: “I came here today to share my thoughts about the upcoming session, yes, but mostly because I heard there would be a sighting of an endangered species. Ladies and gentleman” — gesturing grandly to Anchia at the podium to his right — “the last House Democrat.” The joke killed. Anchia had some good comebacks. When Carona finished breaking down the upcoming session like a fraction and turned the proceedings over to Anchia, the latter began his remarks with: “I want to thank Mayor Carona for leaving some meat on the bone for me.” Again, hearty laughs. Anchia then mumbled something under his breath about seeing Natinsky in the hallway.

Okay, on to the highlights. Following are the five things that Carona sees as being the “showcase issues” of the session. Anchia agreed with the list.

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posted by Tim Rogers | January 7th, 2011 2:01pm | filed under Politics | 6 Comments »

Things to Do in Dallas This Weekend: Jan. 7-9

The weekend is fast approaching, which means you really ought to be out doing things. But how can you do things if you don’t know which things need doing? Luckily, I already thought of that, and I typed up this handy list of things to do just for you. Make the jump to see what’s happening.

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posted by Ryan Jones | January 7th, 2011 11:53am | filed under Arts, Drinking, Food, Sports, Theater, Things to Do in Dallas | (0) Comments »

Pecan Lodge To Serve Deliciousness at “FrontBurner Live”

You’ve still got time to register for free tickets to our big FrontBurner Live party at the Granada on January 27. Go here for more details about all the good stuff we have in store and to register. I am informed today that in addition to the previous fine restaurants that will be on hand to fill your belly, the fine folks from Pecan Lodge will also join us. Three words for you: the hot mess.

posted by Tim Rogers | January 7th, 2011 9:48am | filed under Local News | (0) Comments »

Leading Off (1/7/11)

1. Is it just me, or does this kind of thing happen a lot on I-30?

2. You know what’s cooler than being cool? This weekend and next week, apparently. Oh, and ice cold, of course.

3.  So do you have a plane? You won’t be able to fly it around Frisco today, because Vice President Joe Biden will be there for something called the NCAA Football Championship Series. Will you be cheering on the Blue Hens, or the Eagles?

4. Speaking of planes, Fort Worth televangelist Kenneth Copeland attracted some attention from a Senate investigation led by Chuck Grassley because it appears he and his wife used his eponymous ministry’s jet for personal use, among other things. The Senate report does not look favorably on the Copelands, mostly because their lack of cooperation made an actual audit impossible. Hey, I’m sure Jesus likes Hawaii, exotic game ranches in South Texas and ski resorts in Colorado, too.

5. Yesterday, I looked at the calendar and realized that after Martin Luther King Day there are no holidays until Valentine’s Day, unless you count Groundhog Day. And none of those garner a day off, unless you work for a bank, post office or school. But tomorrow is Saturday, so there’s that, right?

posted by Bethany Anderson | January 7th, 2011 7:11am | filed under Local News | 2 Comments »