Image from Electric Six’s MySpace, by Alicia Gbur Electric Six, The Willowz, & We Are The FuryThursday, November 29Emos (603 Red River St)$10 | Doors 9 p.m.[info] | [tickets] | [Electric Six MySpace] | [The Willowz MySpace] | [We Are The Fury MySpace]After moseying around in the Motor City in the late 90’s as The Wildbunch, Detroit’s dance-rock outfit Electric Six released their breakthrough single “Danger! High Voltage” in 2001 under their current moniker. The... more ›

Gov. Rick Perry gave his Inaugural Speech last Tuesday after being sworn in as the longest-serving governor in Texas history. The speech was filled with wondrous imagery for Texas’ future, a soliloquy pregnant with strength, hope and a vision of unity for all Texans. Then, later that evening, in an unexpected political move, Gov. Perry decided to contradict nearly every major point in this speech by hiring Ted Nugent (aka, “The Nuge,” “Uncle Ted,” “Terrible... more ›

In case you were in need of some cultural enrichment this weekend, here are some cerebral events for your consideration: SATURDAY (11/11) Do you only attend panel discussions featuring historic icons? Well, you're in luck this weekend as The Ransom Center presents A Conversation with Norman Mailer, literally. Norman Mailer, Gay Talese, and Lawrence Schiller will participate in a discussion moderated by professor Steven Isenberg. Admission is free and seats will go fast. Doors... more ›