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 ‘Fort Worth’ 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 7, 2010
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Adventures in Arts Goggling
By Jen Dean in Entertainment, Fort WorthLast weekend we attended Arts Goggle, a local arts and music event in the Near Southside area of Fort Worth, with two of our friends. The weather was the consummate example of Fall, as I wore a light cardigan and jeans and was comfortable, despite walking long distances – more on walking long distances to [...]
