Shocker: The Oscars were a total dud. And yes, I am testy about the best picture winner. I don’t want to talk about it. But our 2011 Best of Big D Readers’ Choice poll rises like a margarita-flavored phoenix (on second thought, ew) from the ashes of what might have been a truly unsalvageable Monday. Go forth and defend your holy grail hamburger, because unlike the Academy, we care what you think.
Forging ahead. If you haven’t had enough of silly love songs, sweetheart crooner Josh Ritter is playing this evening at the Granada. I’d let this guy serenade me any day. According to the concert organizers, there are fewer than 150 tickets left, so if you’re interested, hop to it.
For those feeling a wee bit adventurous, tonight also happens to be the pay-what-you-can performance of Matthew Posey’s Memphos! at the Ochre House Theater in Fair Park. I’ve been interested in checking out this so-called “metaphysical vaudeville show” since it opened a little more than a week ago, but I can be a little stingy when it comes to shelling out for tickets. Perfect opportunity. Expect knife-throwing, bickering, and a horrendous disappearing act.
And finally, celebrate the last day of Black History Month with Three Tales of Black History. Hosted by “Smash” Williams’ mom (AKA Liz Mikel), the trio of short one-person plays include a selection from Obituary, a humorous piece about funerals written and performed by local talent Akin Babatunde.
For more things to do tonight, click here. And don’t forget to vote. Once an hour, if you’d like.
