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Book : The Informationist

Girl with the Dragon Tattoo move over! Vanessa “Michael” Munroe deals in information—expensive information—working for corporations, heads of state, private clients, and anyone else who can pay for her unique brand of expertise. Born to missionary parents in lawless central Africa, Munroe took up with an infamous gunrunner and his mercenary crew when she was [...]
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Restaurant : The Mason Bar

Making good on whispered rumors that he’d soon go brick-and-mortar, David Anthony Temple, the chef who developed a following with his nomadic Underground Dinners, now has a professional kitchen to call home: The Mason Bar. The building served as a church in the 1920′s before being used as a meeting hall for Freemasons. Known as [...]
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Restaurant : Oak

The restaurant embodies the idea of the Dallas Design District. It has a cool mid-century modern look to it which is so in fashion right now. The moment you walk in you’re impressed. There’s a projected art image of an oak tree on the far wall that moves with the non-existent wind. The booths are [...]
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March 25 : Rock and Roll Run

Wondering what those signs are in Lakewood about a race this Sunday? This 13.1 mile block party takes runners through quintessential landmarks and finishes near the iconic Texas Star Ferris Wheel in Fair Park. With live bands playing just about every mile during the morning race, your iPod playlist will be useless. After you’ve survived [...]
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Parade : Saint Patrick’s Day

We must all have the luck of the Irish, since we can have the parade on the actual Saturday of St. Patrick’s Day. Stake out your spot along Greenville Avenue early, and prepare to be entertained. Just also come prepared with water, so you don’t get dehydrated roaming around. The annual parade, which was rescued [...]
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March 16 : Spring Break

‘Til Midnight at the Nasher doesn’t officially come back until May, but consider yourself lucky even though it’s not St. Patrick’s Day yet. The evening will feature a concert by Emerald City (dancing is welcome) plus a screening of the Academy Award-winning film, Hugo, in 3D. The best part is that it’s spring break, so [...]
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