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Observations and Questions and Ruminations About Josh Hamilton’s “Relapse”

Tim Rogers — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:25:54 +0000

Josh Hamilton had a relapse. That’s what Gerry Fraley called it. That’s what everyone else is calling it. Me, I feel like I need some more details. All we know now is what Fraley reported: “Hamilton drank alcohol Monday night at Sherlock’s Pub & Grill in Dallas.” He didn’t take off his shirt and spread whipped cream on his chest. He drank alcohol. Did he do seven shots of tequila? Did he drink a Negroni? Or did he take four pulls on a Shiner? The guy is an addict. One sip is too much. I get that. But if Josh Hamilton drank one beer on Monday, I’m not sure I’m ready to call it a “relapse.”

A few other points:

If Hamilton was all like, “Screw God, I’m getting wasted,” why did he go to Sherlock’s? Dumb, dumb, dumb. I’d recommend the Meddlesome Moth. The Old Monk. Even Lee Harvey’s.

Kidding. But why go to such a public place?

Follow-up question: who the hell serves Josh Hamilton a frickin’ drink? Does every bar in Dallas need a picture of Josh Hamilton in the break room so everyone can refamiliarize himself with what he looks like before his shift begins? Seriously. He’s the most famous person in town who is trying to stay sober. Let’s help the guy out a little.

Finally, I’m glad this happened. I want Josh to remain a Ranger. And he just lost a lot of bargaining power.

Dallas Quakes at Midnight, Writer Blames Dog

Bethany Anderson — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 13:56:04 +0000

So, true story: Last night (or early this morning, depending on your mindset), around midnight, I heard a noise in my kitchen. Loudish. I thought it was my dog, being a douche canoe, and I may have actually told him, “Hey, you, quit being so loud on a school night,” or something to that effect but with a lot more cursing.

This morning, I find that I probably owe my dog an apology, because there was an earthquake pretty much where I live-ish. Geologists say the epicenter of the 2.0 quake was around Northwest Highway and Inwood Road.

But you know what? The dog also gassed up the joint pretty bad last night, so I’m going to call this even. So where were you during the Great Quake of 2012*? I was Febreezing dog farts.

* unless, you know, we have another. Can that happen? Is this a thing now?

Dallas Nightlife Photos of 2011: ‘The Situation,’ Snoop Dogg, Pam Anderson, Demi Moore, Ashton Kutcher, Gene Simmons, and Many More

Jason Heid — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 06:30:37 +0000

Plenty of just-plain pretty people too, like these ladies at the Joule.

Thanks largely to Super Bowl XLV and the Dallas Mavericks’ trip to the NBA Finals, 2011 was a celebrity-packed year for the Dallas nightlife scene.

Check out our absolute favorite nightlife photos of the year. Right here.

FrontRow Live’s Lineup Expands as Violinist, Buskers Join Nov 3 Mayhem

Peter Simek — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 20:33:55 +0000

I hope you’ve already secured your FREE tickets to FrontRow Live, which will take place at the Dallas Contemporary on November 3, from 8 p.m. until midnight. If you haven’t, you can get them right here. If your response to that sentence was, “what the what?” then allow me:

FrontRow Live is something we’re calling the “one night high brow, low brow blowout,” and all that means is that we have created an event at the Dallas Contemporary that will bring together an eclectic mix of all sorts of cultural exploits.

Like what? Jump

Well, we’ll have three DJs so that you can dance your face off (Play-n-Skillz, DJ Prince William, and DJ Sober); live video by the great Lars Larson, creator of the analog video synthesizer; a short film screening room; a dance troupe (battle dancers Rhythm Knightz); a pop up coffee shop from Pearl Cup; five food trucks; free beer courtesy of Michelob Ultra — all in the context of the Dallas Contemporary, where you will be able to see works by artists Aaron Parazette, Jennifer Rubell, plus live screen printing with Brian Gibb.

Sound like fun? Well, that’s not all. Now we have added violinist Richmond Punch and The Dallas Family Band to the mix. Punch will perform in between the DJ sets and the Dallas Family Band will busk outside the Contemporary while you sample the offerings from the food trucks.

Like I said, tickets, which are FREE, are right here. Oh, and here’s the best part: your first three beers are on us!

Do we have a sponsor on this one Grubes? You bet. Thanks always to our good friends at Chevy who are helping to make all of this possible. See you there.

Check Out Party Pics from the World Series Game 1

Raya Ramsey — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 17:46:10 +0000

It was only Game 1, guys, and we still had a good time, didn’t we? Check out the photos from the World Series watch parties at Frankie’s Bar & Grill and The Nodding Donkey.

Red River Shootout Photos: Get ‘Em While They’re Hot

Raya Ramsey — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 22:04:38 +0000

Texas fans at Sfuzzi. (photography by Desiree Espada)

If you listened to our advice, you probably ended up at some sweet spot to watch the Sooners dominate the Longhorns on the football field. If so, check out our Party Pics to see if you’re famous. If you didn’t, shame on you. Click to see what you missed.

DJs, Dancing, Live Theater, Art, Movies, Food, and More: FrontRow Live Kicks Off on November 3

Peter Simek — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 15:18:09 +0000

Do you like great music? Great art? Short films? Live theater? Break dancing? Live screen printing? Tattoos? Great food? Wait. Free beer? Everyone likes free beer, right?

Well then, you won’t want to miss what is sure to be one of the most exciting, entertaining, and unique events to hit Dallas this year: FrontRow Live at the Dallas Contempoary on November 3 from 8 p.m. to midnight, brought to you by Chevy.

Headlined by Grammy Award-winning producers and DJ duo Play-N-Skillz, the event we’re calling the “one night high-brow, low-brow blowout” will feature three DJs, a live theater performance to kick off the evening, screen-printing by The Public Trust’s Brian Gibb, a pop-up screening room featuring short films, a pop-up coffee shop provided by The Pearl Cup, food trucks, free beer provided by Michelob Ultra, and more. And here’s the best part: it is all FREE!

You want details? You want free tickets right now? Then get over to our FrontRow Live page.

Here’s What it Looks Like When Your Dallas Mavericks Beat the Miami Heat

Raya Ramsey — Fri, 03 Jun 2011 17:16:28 +0000

Check out last night’s photos from Frankie’s Sports Bar mid-win.

Best of Big D Readers’ Choice: Nightlife Poll 2011: Only Days Left. Vote Once an Hour.

Jason Heid — Fri, 01 Apr 2011 15:54:51 +0000

It seems like just yesterday, doesn’t it, that I was telling you that you now had a chance to sound off up to once an hour on such important issues as where to find the best karaoke in town or who’s got the best beer selection?

Well, the voting on our Best of Big D Readers’ Choice: Nightlife poll ends Sunday night. So get to it while the getting is still good.

Vote Now, Vote Often For the Best Nightlife in Dallas: Round 2 of Best of Big D Readers’ Choice

Jason Heid — Mon, 21 Mar 2011 14:00:17 +0000

You know the drill. For the next two weeks we’re accepting votes on the top nightlife spots in Dallas. You can vote up to once an hour through April 3.

Here’s where you vote. Or dial up DMagazine.com on your smartphone and click the button there to get started.

Get to it.