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Ask Howard
How to do what’s wrong right Dear Howard, I’ve seen an ad on TV hosted by Bono claiming that for just 40 cents a day, we can save a person in Africa living with AIDS. Only 40 measly pennies? Then why in the heck do my meds in Texas cost me, monthly, more th…
Arts + Culture
Peaceful Accord
Honda Hybrid offers stellar mileage in appealing package CASEY WILLIAMS | Auto Reviewer [email protected] The Honda Accord Hybrid has racked up its share of awards lately — 2014 MotorWeek Drivers’ Choice Award, Green Car of the Year, “top safety pick” by t…
Arts + Culture
TASTING NOTES
It’s The Pet Issue, so of course we’re happy to hear that chef Chris Ward will hold a charity cooking class on Aug. 16, with proceeds benefiting a wonderful nonprofit: GALT, the Greyhound Adoption League of Texas. The class, at The Mercury, takes place from…
Arts + Culture
TASTING NOTES
It’s The Pet Issue, so of course we’re happy to hear that chef Chris Ward will hold a charity cooking class on Aug. 16, with proceeds benefiting a wonderful nonprofit: GALT, the Greyhound Adoption League of Texas. The class, at The Mercury, takes place from…
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Taylor made
With his Oak Lawn pet boutique, Taylor Garrett wants to give every dog — and cat — its day ARNOLD WAYNE JONES | Executive Editor Taylor Garrett can’t get away from bow ties. The distinctive neckcessory became his signature sartorial statement when he was…
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Ohh, myyy!
Out actor, icon and activist George Takei mixes social media savvy with a social message George Takei knows the power of a cat meme. Of all things, it’s the pussy that gave him a platform and set the stage for something more than just pervy postings and sil…
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Boy to man
A Texas filmmaker’s daring 12-year project, ‘Boyhood’ grows up ARNOLD WAYNE JONES | Executive Editor If you’ve heard anything about Boyhood, you’ve probably heard that, while it’s not a documentary, it was filmed over a span of a dozen years, with the lead…
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Best Bets • 07-18-14
Friday 07.18 Campy modern classic musical ‘Little Shop of Horrors’ at Jubilee Seymour is a nerd with no game until he nurtures an alien plant bent on world domination and wins the girl and the fame … at a price. The late, great Howard Ashman first teamed wi…
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Best Bets • 07-18-14
Friday 07.18 Campy modern classic musical ‘Little Shop of Horrors’ at Jubilee Seymour is a nerd with no game until he nurtures an alien plant bent on world domination and wins the girl and the fame … at a price. The late, great Howard Ashman first teamed wi…
Arts + Culture
Crossword Puzzle • 07-18-14
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‘Credence’ sci-fi film features LGBT family
On Friday, July 25, we at Dallas Voice will publish our 2014 Family Issue. To get ready for that, let me share with you this trailer for a new sci-fi film called Credence, from director Mike Buonaiuto. Says TheNewCivilRightsMovement.com: “Ever wondered what…
Arts + Culture
WATCH: Michael Sam accepts the Arthur Ashe Award at the ESPYs
WATCH: Michael Sam accept the Arthur Ashe Award at the ESPYs
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