Date(s): July 27-29
Time: Fri 8pm-midnight; Sat 10am - 10pm; Sun 12pm - 6pm
Place: Magnolia Lounge, 1121 First Ave, Dallas, TX 75226
Cost: $10, $25 for weeekend pass, $5 eighteen years old and younger, $2 for seniors (65+)
From DallasNews.com:
The fifth annual Dallas Black Film Festival, presented by People With a Message Production Filmworks & Etc., is a three-day affair packing screenings of children's movies and feature films made by independent black filmmakers, as well as foreign and classic films. One of the highlights of the festival is a tribute to Tupac Shakur as an actor. The homage to Mr. Shakur, who died in 1996, will feature poetry readings and screenings of his films. The festival will also feature videos and memorabilia (such as posters and signed, framed photographs) related to independent black filmmaking. First-, second- and third-place winners of a movie trivia contest on Sunday will get trophies. – BINDU VARGHESE / Staff Writer
Thursday, July 26, 2007
Friday, July 13, 2007
Don't Sleep on Independent Film Part 2
By now I'm hoping you've heard the buzz about Don Cheadle's new film: Talk to Me.
Based on a true story, Cheadle plays Ralph Waldo "Petey" Greene, Jr., an ex-con turned radio DJ whose voice takes Washington, DC by storm during the turbulent 1960s. The film is full of emotion, laughter, and best of all the phenomenal talent that is Don Cheadle and his supporting cast of Cedric the Entertainer and British import, Chiwetel Ejiofor.
The film has been released in limited cities and thankfully, Dallas is one of those cities.
BUT here's the kicker. Talk to Me is not being shown at the local AMC or Cinemark. Instead, it is being shown at the independent film theatre: Angelika Film Center (5321 East Mockingbird Lane, Mockingbird Sation, Dallas) proving once again, that you should not sleep on independent film.
Talk to Me opens on funky, Friday, July 13, 2007.
I'm going tonight. I hope to see you there.
Cheers!
Based on a true story, Cheadle plays Ralph Waldo "Petey" Greene, Jr., an ex-con turned radio DJ whose voice takes Washington, DC by storm during the turbulent 1960s. The film is full of emotion, laughter, and best of all the phenomenal talent that is Don Cheadle and his supporting cast of Cedric the Entertainer and British import, Chiwetel Ejiofor.
The film has been released in limited cities and thankfully, Dallas is one of those cities.
BUT here's the kicker. Talk to Me is not being shown at the local AMC or Cinemark. Instead, it is being shown at the independent film theatre: Angelika Film Center (5321 East Mockingbird Lane, Mockingbird Sation, Dallas) proving once again, that you should not sleep on independent film.
Talk to Me opens on funky, Friday, July 13, 2007.
I'm going tonight. I hope to see you there.
Cheers!
Cheap Date Alert #5: Weekly Wine Events at Grand Tastings LLC
What: Weekly Wine Tastings
Where: Grand Tastings, 4430 McKinney Ave, Ste , Dallas, TX 75205
When: Daily (as well as a calendar full of special events)
Time: 10am - 10pm Fri; 10am - 11pm Sat; 2pm - 7pm Sun
Cost: varies $12-$30/person depending on the event
http://www.grandtastings.com/
I've already waxed on poetic about the virtues of a wine tasting as a cheap date, particularly a first date. Here's the quick version: it's cheap, it's impressive (all those crystal glasses and wine swirlings), and the consumption of wine helps loosen everybody up for conversation. What I like particularly about Grand Tastings is that they host a variety of wine events in their store - Champagne Fridays, Wine and Chocolate Pairings, and etc. Plus, they have a very light menu of nibbles to accompany the day's wines. I participated in a tasting on a Saturday afternoon and the day's menu (things like fruit and cheese, desert samplers, and finger sandwiches) ranged in price from $8 to $15.
What I like almost as much as the food and wine is the fact that Grand Tastings has its own parking lot which makes parking positively painless.
Give me Grand Tastings a try and tell them that the Lady of Leisure sent you. Be forewarned, however, that they will look at you with puzzlement and confusion as they have no idea who I am.
Cheers!
Where: Grand Tastings, 4430 McKinney Ave, Ste , Dallas, TX 75205
When: Daily (as well as a calendar full of special events)
Time: 10am - 10pm Fri; 10am - 11pm Sat; 2pm - 7pm Sun
Cost: varies $12-$30/person depending on the event
http://www.grandtastings.com/
I've already waxed on poetic about the virtues of a wine tasting as a cheap date, particularly a first date. Here's the quick version: it's cheap, it's impressive (all those crystal glasses and wine swirlings), and the consumption of wine helps loosen everybody up for conversation. What I like particularly about Grand Tastings is that they host a variety of wine events in their store - Champagne Fridays, Wine and Chocolate Pairings, and etc. Plus, they have a very light menu of nibbles to accompany the day's wines. I participated in a tasting on a Saturday afternoon and the day's menu (things like fruit and cheese, desert samplers, and finger sandwiches) ranged in price from $8 to $15.
What I like almost as much as the food and wine is the fact that Grand Tastings has its own parking lot which makes parking positively painless.
Give me Grand Tastings a try and tell them that the Lady of Leisure sent you. Be forewarned, however, that they will look at you with puzzlement and confusion as they have no idea who I am.
Cheers!
Cheap Date Alert #4: Taste of Dallas 2007
July 13-15, 2007
West End Historic District
Fri - 11am - midnight
Saturday - 11am - 1am
Sunday - Noon - 8pm
Admission: absolutely FREE !!!
From DallasNews.com:
With an anticipated attendance of more than 300,000 people, the 21st annual Taste of Dallas might live up to its billing as Texas' largest free festival. The three-day celebration showcases the area's culinary prowess with fare from about 40 area restaurants. There'll also be children's activities, as well as a live entertainment lineup that covers folk rock, blues, country and other genres. Friday night's highlights include a recipe contest featuring finalists in four categories (appetizer, entree, sides, dessert). One of the judges is Taylor Parks, who plays Little Inez in the movie Hairspray, opening July 20. Good to know: Food samples at the event, presented by West End Events LLC, generally cost about $2 to $4 each. – BINDU VARGHESE / Staff Writer
West End Historic District
Fri - 11am - midnight
Saturday - 11am - 1am
Sunday - Noon - 8pm
Admission: absolutely FREE !!!
From DallasNews.com:
With an anticipated attendance of more than 300,000 people, the 21st annual Taste of Dallas might live up to its billing as Texas' largest free festival. The three-day celebration showcases the area's culinary prowess with fare from about 40 area restaurants. There'll also be children's activities, as well as a live entertainment lineup that covers folk rock, blues, country and other genres. Friday night's highlights include a recipe contest featuring finalists in four categories (appetizer, entree, sides, dessert). One of the judges is Taylor Parks, who plays Little Inez in the movie Hairspray, opening July 20. Good to know: Food samples at the event, presented by West End Events LLC, generally cost about $2 to $4 each. – BINDU VARGHESE / Staff Writer
My Apologies
I have been completely derelict in my reporting duties. I wish that I had a decent excuse, but alas, I do not. Instead, I will humbly request your forgiveness and pick up where I left off. I hope the next couple of posts will help to make up for my absence.
Cheers!
Cheers!
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