Archive for the ‘Culture’ Category

November 10, 2010 3

The Kimbell

By in Art, Culture, Fort Worth

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 [...]

November 4, 2010 4

Mid-Century Character Meets Public Transport Man

By in Culture, Fort Worth, Mad Men

If 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 1

Ring ring, Santa calling.

By in Culture, Entertainment, Fort Worth, Health, Medicine, Psychology

The 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 [...]

November 2, 2010 1

Exercise Your Right!

By in Culture, Fort Worth, History, Personal, Social Policy, Updates

Happy Election Day, readers! Just a reminder that today is the day to get out there and exercise your right to vote. If you have not done so already, finding a way to work a trip to your polling place into your schedule will ensure that your voice is heard. We all like to be [...]

October 12, 2010 2

Allison V. Smith at the Barry Whistler Gallery

By in Art, Culture, Personal, Photography, Updates

Friends, I want to tell you that Jen and I are both thrilled to be attending