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Today on D Television (5/24/13)

D: The Broadcast,  9 a.m.
Hosted by Lisa Pineiro, Pat Smith, Suzie Humphreys and Courtney Kerr

  • Summer skirt trends with Lauren Scruggs
  • Comedian Bobby Lee of Harold & Kumar Go To White Castle, Pineapple Express, and MadTV
  • Live performance by Crossing Main
  • The local low-down from Weekend Insiders

 

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See the Demonic New Face of State Fair’s Big Tex

After watching this look at the design of the face of the new Big Tex, best of luck sleeping through the night without waking suddenly from the nightmares it will induce.

Today on D Television (5/20/13)

D: The Broadcast,  9 a.m.
Hosted by Lisa Pineiro, Pat Smith, Suzie Humphreys and Courtney Kerr

  • Tornado talk: Safety, preparedness, and what to do next
  • Courtney’s Closet: An interview with
    Rebecca Minkoff
  • We catch up with country group, The Band Perry

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Booker T. Washington Students Should be Headliners, Not Warm-up Acts, at Flying Horse

Ten years ago, I helped my wife and two other 1993 graduates of the Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts plan their 10-year reunion. (I graduated from the same school a year earlier than they did.) We ended up losing money on the deal, because we hired a disc jockey who turned out to be an unnecessary expense. As it turns out, when you haven’t seen someone in 10 years, you want to talk with them, not dance with them.

I was reminded of unnecessary expenses on Friday night when I attended Flying Horse, a benefit for my alma mater’s Advisory Board. The organizers booked the Branford Marsalis Quartet to close the show, and they absolutely didn’t need to. Don’t get me wrong; I was ecstatic to have the opportunity to see Marsalis perform live, as opposed to all the people around me who made a beeline to the valet stand when the saxophonist announced that the quartet’s fourth song, “In the Crease,” would be its last. But the talent displayed by Booker T.’s current students was enough to bring the house down and give the patrons — who bought tickets starting at $125 — their money’s worth.

There were two incredible modern dance pieces. The orchestra performed Coldplay’s “Viva La Vida” in the dark, with glowsticks affixed to their bows. A female vocalist and male guitarist gave us a haunting version of “Killing Me Softly.” The Latin American ensemble shook things up while shaking their groove thangs. And a jazz combo did an awesome rendition of “Autumn Leaves.” It was enough to make me and my wife, who were already proud Booker T. alums, swell with even more pride.

And then Marsalis’ quartet took the stage. Technically, they were superb. But you could tell that this was just another paid gig to them. The students, on the other hand, were performing with passion, the kind of passion that only comes from pride in your school.

Memo to the organizers of next year’s Flying Horse: Quit while you’re ahead. The kids are more than all right.

A Strangely Inspiring Video of Guys Racing Turtle Scooters Down a Downtown Dallas Parking Garage

So some bros decide to dress up in costumes, grab a bunch of Turtle Scooters, sneak into the parking garage across the street from Neiman Marcus in downtown Dallas in the middle of the night, and make this video.

I’m pretty sure they’re living the dream.

(H/T Reddit)

The Man, The Legend, The Hall-of-Famer: Emmitt Smith co-hosts on D-TV today

D: The Broadcast,  9 a.m.
Hosted by Lisa Pineiro, Pat Smith, Suzie Humphreys and Courtney Kerr

  • Former Dallas Cowboy great Emmitt Smith joins the first half of D: The Broadcast
  • Comedian Chris D’Elia of the sitcom Whitney is live in the studio
  • Valerie Sokolosky teaches you how to make your boss love you
  • Holly Quartaro’s guide to Mother’s Day gifts


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Dallas-Fort Worth is Very Excited About the Upcoming Release of Grand Theft Auto V

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From YouTube’s trends page.

That’s according to what the folks around these parts are sharing on YouTube. On the YouTube trends page, you can compare our preferences to those in other cities. It’s pretty clear that our whole country is having a love affair with Charles Ramsey.

In case you weren’t already aware, Grand Theft Auto V is a video game and it’s going to be released in September.

The over-65 set, however, are more keen on seeing Spock vs. Spock in an Audi commercial.

Furniture Facelift: D-TV Reveals Its New Set Today

D: The Broadcast,  9 a.m.
Hosted by Lisa Pineiro, Pat Smith, Suzie Humphreys and Courtney Kerr

  • The ladies take you on a tour of the redesign: what’s new and where to get it
  • Giuliana Rancic is live via satellite
  • Learn how the tone/sound of your voice can determine your success
  • PLUS: D Magazine wants to send you to Fiji


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Kay Bailey Hutchison on The Daily Show: ‘The American People Are For Background Checks’

The former senator was on with Jon Stewart last night. When asked about her replacement — U.S. Senator Ted Cruz — she said he is a bright man who’s committed to fighting for his cause. “The same thing could have been said about Lex Luthor,” Stewart replied.

They also discussed the Senate’s recent failure to approve gun control legislation, and Hutchison noted that that vote was quite against the wishes of the American people, according to polls.

Lady Antebellum is on D: The Broadcast today

D: The Broadcast,  9 a.m.
Hosted by Lisa Pineiro, Pat Smith, Suzie Humphreys and Courtney Kerr

  • Tune in for an interview with superstar country trio, Lady Antebellum
  • Comedian Greg Proops tells us about Whose Live Anyway, the improv comedy show coming to Dallas May 18th
  • The Dapper Dater is back to talk Derby


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Get Your Free Hugs at the Parklet on St. Paul

Hugs, sweets, and music at the parklet.

Hugs, sweets, and music at the parklet.

You were just sitting at your desk thinking, “Man, I really need a hug right now.” Well, thanks to the folks at bcWorkshop, you can get one! Head to the parklet at St. Paul, where they’re wrapping up a month of engaging spaces around downtown with the mobile bench unit. There are snacks, music planned by Deep Dallas Music, and, of course, free hugs. They’re there until 4 o’clock.

Dallas Opera Taps Frenchman as Third Music Director in Company’s History

The Dallas Opera has only had two music directors since its founding 56 years ago. Graeme Jenkins just took his final bow with the organization after almost 25 years at the conductor’s stand. Today, his successor was announced, and yes, it’s another European to lead a local classical music organization (which had some music watchers grumbling about the Old World’s sustained dominance of top positions in American ensembles). We spoke to the new maestro, Emmanuel Villaume, and you can read that piece over on FrontRow. And to break up your midday, here’s Villaume conducting Anna Netrebko and the National Orchestra of Belgium’s performance of “Je veux vivre” from Gounod’s Romeo and Juliet.

Candid Candice: Mrs. Romo is back on D-TV today

D: The Broadcast,  9 a.m.
Hosted by Lisa Pineiro, Pat Smith, Suzie Humphreys and Courtney Kerr

  • Candice Romo joins the ladies once again, filling in for Pat Smith today
  • Derby Day: TAG invites you to a party at the Dallas Arboretum (Tune in for chance at 2 free tickets!)
  • “To Gel or Not to Gel?”: Jamie O’Banion talks manicures


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Achy Breaky Son-in-Law: Billy Ray Cyrus and Pauly Shore are on D-TV today (4/26/13)

D: The Broadcast,  9 a.m.
Hosted by Lisa Pineiro, Pat Smith, Suzie Humphreys and Courtney Kerr

  • Actor and comedian Pauly Shore talks about his upcoming improv act
  • An interview with country music legend Billy Ray Cyrus
  • The Casey Donahew Band performs live


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Today on D Television (4/8/13)

D: The Broadcast,  9 a.m.
Hosted by Lisa Pineiro, Pat Smith, Suzie Humphreys and Courtney Kerr

  • Former Dallas Cowboy Daryl Johnston
  • Dallas International Film Festival: Bobbi Jo Hart and Marika Bournaki
  • Courtney’s Closet: Men’s fashion
  • Metro Moms: The natural nursery
  • Nobu Chef Matt Raso
  • Actor, musician and producer Jake Busey


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