'Sweeney Todd's' star taps into his own dark side to pull out the demented passion of his character.
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The big blog
- The Dog Whisperer show at Nokia has been canceled.The Dog Whisperer show at Nokia has been canceled.
Cesar Millan's schedule was just too packed.
- Fort Worth's latest Movie Tavern gets ready to openFort Worth's latest Movie Tavern gets ready to open
Fort Worth moviegoers take note: The new Movie Tavern in Fort Worth has announced its grand opening weekend.
The music blog
- Austin's Collin Herring releases new album Nov. 17Austin's Collin Herring releases new album Nov. 17
The Fort Worth-born singer-songwriter has completed the follow-up to 2008's 'Past Life Crashing.'
- The Bright lands on yet another MTV showThe Bright lands on yet another MTV show
By our count, the North Texas band has appeared on 3,230 MTV series at this point.
The party blog
- Nothing cheap about this Pour HouseNothing cheap about this Pour House
Our party boy has kind words for The newly re-opened Pour House on West Seventh in Forth Worth.
- Club pics 10.31.09: Halloween at Skye BarClub pics 10.31.09: Halloween at Skye Bar
Kinky costumes are the real treat at this Dallas nightclub.
- The harmonious von Trapp Children try to lift us out of sadnessCheerful von Trapp Children can’t blunt sadness of past few days
Not even the harmonies of the von Trapp Children could blunt the sadness of the past few days.
- Bass Hall will be alive with the sounds of the von Trapp family singersBass Hall will be alive with the sounds of the von Trapp family singers
The actual great-grandchildren of the original Captain von Trapp will, with the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra, fill the Bass Hall with song this weekend.
- Tom Russell to play McDavid StudioTom Russell to play McDavid Studio
One of singer-songwriter Tom Russell's distinctions has been his creation of character-study cameos that populate many of his folk-country tunes.
- 'Sweeney Todd' opens at Casa'Sweeney Todd' opens at Casa
Talk about a slam-dunk of musical entertainment for Casa Mañana: "Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street."
- What's coming up: Performing artsWhat's coming up: Performing arts
"A Lone Star Christmas Carol" opens at Circle Theatre, and more.
- Contemporary Arts gallery mounts a show on discomfort, anxietyContemporary Arts gallery mounts a show on discomfort, anxiety
Christina Rees' first outing at TCU's Fort Worth Contemporary Arts that the experimentally edgy space is in capable hands.
- Guitarist Rafael Aguirre, TCU Dance in concert, 'Stuart Little' on stageGuitarist Rafael Aguirre, TCU Dance in concert, 'Stuart Little' on stage
Guitar Fort Worth presents: Rafael Aguirre; TCU Dance presents: Celebrate - 60th Anniversary Gala Concert; Theatre Arlington presents: "Stuart Little"
What’s your favorite movie about an artist?
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'Sweeney Todd's' star taps into his own dark side to pull out the demented passion of his character.
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- Jubilee Theatre’s 'Dance on Widow’s Row’ will slay youJubilee Theatre’s 'Dance on Widow’s Row’ will slay you
See this show, but be sure you stay clear of the potato salad.
- Guest conductor steers all-Tchaikovsky programGuest conductor steers all-Tchaikovsky program
With all the attention Shakespeare is getting in conjunction with the openings of the Winspear and the Wyly theaters in Dallas, it was a nice coincidence for the FWSO to follow suit with some Shakespeare-inspired music of its own.
- Pianist gives familiar Chopin pieces a new twistPianist gives familiar Chopin pieces a new twist
FORT WORTH — Garrick Ohlsson knows his way around Chopin’s piano music. Since he was the first American to win the Chopin International Piano Competition in 1970, he’s been one of the composer’s most vibrant interpreters.
- Cowboys Stadium hosts 'Star Wars: In Concert’Cowboys Stadium hosts 'Star Wars: In Concert’
It is not hard to succeed if you have "the force" and the world’s largest TV screen on your side.
- Spectrum chamber music society makes season debutSpectrum chamber music society makes season debut
FORT WORTH — A handful of musicians from the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra stepped away from the large ensemble and played a chamber music recital Monday.
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After nearly a year of limbo and a few months of retooling, Ovation is back.
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- Jersey Mike's is a sandwich shop stand-outJersey Mike's stands out among the many meat-on-bread chains
Jersey Mike's, begun in 1956 as an independent sub shop on the Jersey Shore, stands a cut above your neighborhood sandwich shop.
- Eats Beat: Tex Mex to the maxEats Beat: Tex Mex to the max
Southlake's Baja taco battle is only beginning. The dining guy gets us ready for Thanksgiving.
- Mijo's in Arlington serves fresh Tex-Mex for a tasty value.Mijo’s taste just as fresh as remembered
A Texas transplant checks out the food at Mijo's in Arlington -- and feels right at home.
- Loud crowds could’ve deterred these diners, but Smoke’s staff saved the dayLoud crowds could’ve deterred these diners, but Smoke’s staff saved the day
A night at Smoke starts in chaos, ends in culinary bliss.
- Saint-Emilion, Bonnell's earn strong Zagat scoresSaint-Emilion, Bonnell's earn strong Zagat scores
Dallas hot spots Local and Abacus receive highest marks in DFW.
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- Tuesday’s Agenda: Read about 'Top Dogs,’ listen to Tom Russell or get a job tipTuesday’s Agenda: Read about 'Top Dogs,’ listen to Tom Russell or get a job tip
Must love pets
- Saturday’s Agenda: Opera live or on the big screen, and a herd of bison lovers comes throughSaturday’s Agenda: Opera live or on the big screen, and a herd of bison lovers comes through
A weekend for opera fans
- Get out! Fly-In Musicfest at Spinks AirportGet out! Fly-In Musicfest at Spinks Airport
If you've ever wanted to combine a love of aeronautics and music, then you have something in common with the Flying Musicians Association, which is throwing a big bash Saturday to celebrate both.
- The Grinch on ice at The Gaylord TexanThe Grinch on ice at The Gaylord Texan
It's back: the coolest (and coldest) holiday extravaganza we Texans see all year. The Gaylord Texan Resort in Grapevine brings back its Ice! exhibit for another year, and the fun starts Thursday.
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Some women strode the catwalk in vicious spiked bracelets and body armor. Others had their heads covered, burqa-style, but with shoulders - and tattoos - exposed. Male models wore long, Islamic robes as well as shorts and sequined T-shirts.
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- Hopper: All's 'good right now' despite cancerHopper: All's 'good right now' despite cancer
Prostate cancer couldn't keep Dennis Hopper away from the Breeders' Cup on Saturday.
- Peter Wolf to perform with Portland SymphonyPeter Wolf to perform with Portland Symphony
Rocker Peter Wolf says he's looking forward to trying some home-brewed beer and good wine when he arrives in Maine for a gig with the Portland Symphony Orchestra.
- Elton John on mend, resuming tour datesElton John on mend, resuming tour dates
Elton John has been released from a London hospital after being treated for flu and an E. coli bacterial infection.
- Berlin inaugurates repainted Wall sectionBerlin inaugurates repainted Wall section
The Berlin Wall's longest remaining stretch has been restored to its state of nearly two decades ago after artists repainted the colorful murals they created in the aftermath of the notorious barrier's opening.
- Calle 13 wins 5 Latin Grammys in Las VegasCalle 13 wins 5 Latin Grammys in Las Vegas
Puerto Rican duo Calle 13 won all five awards it was nominated for Thursday at the Latin Grammys in Las Vegas, including two of the top awards of the night and honors in both urban and alternative categories.
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