The Kimbell Art Museum here in Fort Worth recently broke ground on their Renzo Piano addition – something that has been a long time coming. I want to share with you one of my favorite quotes from the American artist (and one of my favorites) Donald Judd about the original Louis Kahn building, as well [...]
Archive for the ‘Culture’ Category
November 4, 2010
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Mid-Century Character Meets Public Transport Man
By Jen Dean in Culture, Fort Worth, Mad MenIf you are regular readers of The Dean Files, you know my affinity for Mad Men. You may or may not know of my interest in and support of public transportation. In Fort Worth, public transporation is a bit of a joke. However, we are beginning to see the light at the end of the [...]
November 3, 2010
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Ring ring, Santa calling.
By Jen Dean in Culture, Entertainment, Fort Worth, Health, Medicine, PsychologyThe WARM Place in Fort Worth, Texas is beginning their annual “A Phone Call From Santa” fundraiser. If you make a $20 contribution to the organization, volunteer Santas will call your child of choice on either December 7th or 8th between 6:30 and 8:30 pm. Contributors complete a form that asks for information about the [...]
October 12, 2010
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Allison V. Smith at the Barry Whistler Gallery
By Jason W. Dean in Art, Culture, Personal, Photography, UpdatesFriends, I want to tell you that Jen and I are both thrilled to be attending
