Dallasites have tons of places to dip their feet into and cool off during summer, but we're not talking about the sparkling pool at your Uptown condo. Well, this time.
The DMN recently put together a list of a dozen great Texas swimming holes, some of which aren't that far away and are well worth the day trip. That's Hamilton Pool Nature Preserve near Dripping Springs pictured above, and after taking in the scene, who wouldn't want be that guy leaping gloriously off a rock. In slow motion.
Especially if you're sitting in a chair at your desk. In your cubicle. And your boss just caught you playing Text Twist. And you can just taste the cold beer bottle on your lips and smell the grill cooking... and is that coconut suntan lotion?
The cover of "Love Story" is included in the deluxe edition of the Dallas band's album Underdog Alma Mater, out today. I'm not sure it's completely necessary. What do you think?
Quick's Big Thing happened a month and two days ago, so enough time has gone by to revisit it by ordering copies of the photos Hal Samples took of you at the ceremony. Get them here, or just take a moment to do the ol' digital flip-through.
The long-running Broadway musical A Chorus Line follows the story of 17 dancers who hope, train and fight to be cast in a fictional musical. Try not to high-kick the seatback of the person in front of you as you get swept up in the songs and dance. 8 p.m. Fair Park Music Hall, 909 1st Ave. $20-$80. ticketmaster.com.
Rock duo Golden Animals performs with Violent Squid at Rubber Gloves, 411 E. Sycamore, Denton. Doors at 9 p.m. $5. rubberglovesdentontx.com.
Disqo Disco at Fallout Lounge, hosted by Sydney Confirm DJs. 835 Exposition Drive. 10 p.m. myspace.com/disqodisco.
'90s Night with DJs Yeahdef and Bangs at Hailey's, 122 Mulberry St., Denton. Doors at 10 p.m. No cover ($5 if under 21). haileysclub.com.
Kickback Tuesdays at The Lounge on Elm St. Music by Big Daddie the DJ. No cover before 10 p.m. Doors open at 7. 2810 Elm St. $10. 214-418-1511. myspace.com/kickbacktuesdays.
New CDs in stores today: Soul star Maxwell's long-awaited Blacksummer's Night, Paul Oakenfold's Perfecto Vegas, the Jayhawks' Music From the North Country: Deluxe Edition, All Time Low's Nothing Personal, Alchemist's Chemical Warfare, Hannah Montana 3 soundtrack. New DVDs:Nicolas Cage's Knowing, horror flick The Unborn, Reno 911! Season 6.