eclectic - August 27, 2008

BEIJING In an Italian restaurant next to the Ritz Carlton in Shanghai two weeks ago, Jerry Colangelo, the managing director of USA Basketball, stood up at a table and raised a glass of red wine. Follow the schedules of your favorite sports, day by day

Profit of the occasion while you cook the Chermoula bass and invite some friends for a casual dinner party. Spice it up with an eclectic Moroccan décor. With a few accessories, you can transform any outdoor space into an exotic oasis. What I am

Mesa Ranch celebrated the opening of its second location Aug. 6. Located at Interstate 35 and Oltorf Street, it's a colorful addition to South Austin culture. The dining room is large and spacious, with high ceilings, cozy booths and chic

Aug. 3--This is a weekly series on day trips and weekend getaways within easy driving distance of Wichita. If you've stayed close to home this summer, why not treat yourself in these last few weeks before summer ends and venture forth on an outing

We stopped into BellJar last Friday because we heard it was store owner Sasha Wingate's birthday party -- and because we heard there'd be cupcakes and champagne! While we were there, we decided to snap a few photos of some of our favorite things in the

Penelope Cruz has weathered her share of controversies over the years — including her relationships with high-profile leading men such as Tom Cruise, Matthew McConaughey and Orlando Bloom — yet there’s little doubt that she’s efficiently established

A local poetry and art social mixer is about to get shaken up. The monthly Poetic Escape night, held the last Wednesday of each month at Blue Wave on Congress Street, has added man-about-town DJ Paul Foley to the music mix for Wednesday night, joining

LANCASTER The music flowed like clear water over ancient rocks at Kathy Pierces backyard on Packard Street, entertaining more than 300 folk music fans at the Lancaster Coffee Houses second annual Nashua River Valley Folk Festival. Headlined by folk

TAMPA - The Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center unveils its 2008-09 lineup, stacked with Broadway hits and contemporary artists, ensuring something for everyone. The previously announced Broadway season highlights include "The Wizard of Oz," "The Phantom

Penelope Cruz has weathered her share of controversies over the years — including her relationships with high-profile leading men such as Tom Cruise, Matthew McConaughey and Orlando Bloom — yet there’s little doubt that she’s efficiently established

Like the Pop Art legend who inspired their name, the Dandy Warhols are at their best when borrowing from the hipster world in which they're fully immersed. Past alt-rock hits Not If You Were the Last Junkie on Earth, Cool as Kim Deal and the swaggering,