Last night, the five Idolistas sang American standards popularized by the Rat Pack. But were they're performances Rat Pack-ing heat? Jump with me for video clips and to find out how the dapper guys and dolls (including smooth-voiced cutie Kris Allen, above) fared, in 10 words or less. Roll 'em!
For this week's issue of Quick, Central 214's 'Naughty Chef' Blythe Beck sat down for a chat about her new menu and the future additions she hopes to make at the Hotel Palomar restaurant. Find out what her last meal would be (it is kinda naughty), what ingredient she can't be without and why the Palomar pool may be the yummiest place to chill this summer.
I partook of a local happy hour last night that had me asking, "where have you been all my life?" Gloria's restaurant on Lower Greenville features an all-day happy hour Sundays through Thursdays. With $3 domestics, mojitos and house margs and $5 mango margs (above), you could totally drown your Monday-through-Wednesday workday sorrows on the cheap. Doesn't hurt that Gloria's has fantastic food to boot -- the beefy, cheesy steak fajita nachos went perfectly with my mojito. I mean, mojitos.
We're happy to announce Quick's Big Thing, our second-annual concert and awards show to recognize the talented bands in the local music scene. It all happens Friday, June 5 at 8 p.m. at the Granada Theater. Read on for nominee and ticket info, along with the performers lined up for the event. Voting starts tomorrow (UPDATE: VOTE NOW!); come to QuickDFW.com or pick up a print copy of Quick for more details. And come join us on the big night.
THE PERFORMERS: Grammy Award winners Play-N-Skillz are planning a headlining hip-hop set with a little help from their friends. Also on the bill are leading award nominee Dove Hunter, Damaged Good$, and a "Duo Deathmatch" featuring Smile Smile, RTB2 and The O's. Sober will serve as the house DJ.
THE HOST: Our dear Quick columnist and Ticket radio personality Gordon Keith will return as the host of Quick's Big Thing. Prepare yourself for his witty banter and flowing locks.
TICKETS: Admission to Quick's Big Thing is just $5. Tickets will go on sale May 14 at QuickDFW.com. Proceeds benefit the North Texas Volunteer Challenge. UPDATE: Tickets on sale here!
THE NOMINEES: Click on the jump to find out who's up for the trophies!
Dapper crooner Seal has been coasting on other artists' hits of late ("Walk on By," his Soul standards collection). Let's hope he gets another burst of creativity that marked his arrival in the '90s with "Crazy," "Killer" and "Prayer for the Dying." 8 p.m. at Nokia Theatre, 1001 Performance Place, Grand Prairie. $49.50-$89.50. ticketmaster.com.
Esteemed local singer-songwriter Salim Nourallah will play Club Dada's new intimate performance room, a part of the venue for which he's helping book shows every Wednesday. Expect to hear songs from his new album, Constellation. With John Lefler, Vanessa Peters and Winslow Bright. 7 p.m. at Club Dada's Listening Room, 2720 Elm St. No cover. clubdada.com. myspace.com/salim.
DJ Yosh and DJ Pierre spin during Beat University at Mick's Bar. $3 drink specials all night. 8 p.m. 2825 Greenville Ave. No cover. 214-527-6241. myspace.com/micksbar.
Tommy C Productions presents Wild Wednesday at M Street Bar. DJ Aiden spins dance and hip-hop. $3 kamikazes and Washington apples. 6 p.m. 3520 Greenville Ave. No cover. 214-370-5500. mstreetbar.com.
Old School Hip-Hop at Glo Lounge. Drink and bottle specials all night. Doors at 8 p.m. 2323 N. Henderson, Suite 101. No cover. 214-824-2271. glo-lounge.com.
I Heart Tix party at Plush, with Andy Caldwell ticket giveaways throughout the night. Fabian Bates and DJ Avi spin. $3 jello shots all night. 9 p.m. 1400 Main St. No cover. 214-606-1203. plushdallas.com.
Girls Night Out at the Glass Cactus at the Gaylord Texan with dance band On the Way. Free cover for ladies all night, $8 for guys. 8 p.m. 1501 Gaylord Trail, Grapevine. 817-778-2800. glasscactusnightclub.com.
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