Still from The Public Enemy The Public Enemy w/ White Ghost Shivers LiveWednesday, December 05Alamo Drafthouse Downtown (320 E 6th Street)9:30pm, $12, 21+[info] | [tickets]Calling all boozehounds! December 5th is your day to party 1930s style, as we celebrate the ratification of the 21st amendment to the U.S. constitution. You know--the end of prohibition! On December 5th 1933, the Twenty-first amendment was officially ratified, out-amending the sucky, unpopular 18th amendment which outlawed the sale of... more ›

New Visions/Works in Progress: Bringing Texas to the Latino Film Map. Hideout Upstairs Cabaret, 11 AM A new program section at the festival, New Visions/ Works in Progress showcases films that are looking for production or completion funds, as well as case studies that represent examples of Latino or indigenous filmmaking in Texas. These projects are brought to the consideration of investors, producers, distributors, and artists with the goal of fomenting industry participation and... more ›

On December 23rd, perennial uber-rich athletic badasses at Westlake High School got kicked hard in their khaki Dockers when they played Dallas powerhouse Southlake Caroll at the Class 5A Division I State Football Championship. Westlake lost, 43-29. At The Alamodome in San Antonio, the game was tied 29-29 midway through the fourth quarter. Westlake was looking for its second state title and a perfect ending to a challenging season. But the odds were in... more ›

Good-bye to Texas University. So long to the Orange and White. Good luck to the dear old Texas Aggies, They are the boys who show the real old fight. The eyes of Texas are upon you. That is the song they sing so well, So, good-bye to Texas University, We're goin' to beat you all to -- Chig-gar-roo-gar-rem! Chig-gar-roo gar-rem! Rough! Tough! Real stuff! Texas A&M! Saw Varsity's Horns Off! Saw Varsity's Horns Off!... more ›

Cherrywood, the neighborhood just east of I-35 which borders French Place, is holding its fourth annual Art Fair to benefit Maplewood Elementary. On December 10th and 11th, from 11am to 5pm, Maplewood Elementary (3808 Maplewood Ave) will open its doors, giving you the chance to browse original artwork from over 40 local artists. Local bands will also be playing throughout the day. Parents are encouraged to bring their little tykes along as well. On... more ›

He was the Walrus. He taught the world that all we need is love. He was a self-admitted dreamer, until one fateful night 25 years ago. On December 8th, 1980, Mark David Chapman, a former Beatles fanatic robbed the world not just of a beloved rock star, or a worldwide symbol of peace and love, but a true artist who changed the way the world viewed music. No one can take away John Lennon's... more ›