I did a version of this list a couple of series back, but now the cast lists for the last two episodes are up, this should now be definitive. I've stuck to the TV series and its associated shows only, as going into audio series would be too much of a deep dive (but see the addendum).
· Reece Shearsmith: Sleep No More (as Rasmussen), An Adventure in Space and Time (as Patrick Troughton)
· Steve Pemberton: Silence in the Library and The Forest of the Dead (as Strackman Lux)
Sardines:
· Anne Reid: The Curse of Fenric (as Nurse Crane), Smith and Jones (as Florence Finnegan)
A Quiet Night In:
· Kayvan Novak: The Time of the Doctor (as Handles (voice))
Last Gasp:
· Tamsin Greig: The Long Game (as Nurse)
The Understudy:
· Jo Stone-Fewings: Bad Wolf and The Parting of the Ways (as Davitch Pavale)
The Harrowing:
· Helen McCrory: The Vampires of Venice (as Rosanna Calvierri)
· Sean Buckley: The Wedding of River Song (as the Barman)
La Couchette:
· Julie Hesmondhaigh: Kerblam! (as Judy Maddox)
· Mark Benton: Rose (as Clive)
· Jessica Gunning: Partners in Crime (as Stacey Campbell)
The 12 Days of Christine:
· Tom Riley: Robot of Sherwood (as Robin Hood)
· Paul Copley: Torchwood: Children of Earth (as Clement McDonald)
The Trial of Elizabeth Gadge:
· David Warner: Cold War (as Professor Grisenko)
· Paul Kaye: Under the Lake and Before the Flood (as Prentis)
· Trevor Cooper: Revelation of the Daleks (as Lilt), Robot of Sherwood (as Friar Tuck)
Cold Comfort:
· Nikki Amukka-Bird: Twice Upon a Time (as The Testimony/Helen Clay), TW – Sleeper (as Beth Halloran)
· Tony Way: Deep Breath (as Derek)
· Vilma Hollingbery: The Doctor Dances (as Mrs Harcourt)
Nana’s Party:
· Claire Skinner: The Doctor, the Widow and the Wardrobe (as Madge Arwell)
Séance Time:
· Dan Starkey: recurring role as Strax, various appearances as other Sontarans, Last Christmas (as Ian the Elf), The Sarah Jane Adventures – The Man Who Never Was (as Plark)
The Devil of Christmas:
· Rula Lenska: Resurrection of the Daleks (as Stiles)
· Jessica Raine: Hide (as Emma Grayling), AAISAT (as Verity Lambert)
· Derek Jacobi: Utopia (as Professor Yana/The Master)
The Bill:
· Jason Watkins: Nightmare in Silver (as Webley)
Empty Orchestra:
· Tamzin Outhwaite: Nightmare in Silver (as Captain Alice Ferrin)
Diddle Diddle Dumpling:
· Keeley Hawes: Time Heist (as Ms. Delphox/Madame Karabraxos)
Private View:
· Felicity Kendal: The Unicorn and the Wasp (as Lady Clemency Eddison)
· Peter Kay: Love & Monsters (as Victor Kennedy/The Abzorbaloff)
Zanzibar:
· Bill Paterson: Victory of the Daleks and The Pandorica Opens (as Professor Edwin Bracewell)
· Kevin Eldon: It Takes You Away (as Ribbons)
And the Winner Is….:
· Noel Clarke: series regular as Mickey Smith
· Zoe Wanamaker: The End of the World and New Earth (as Cassandra)
· Fenella Woolgar: The Unicorn and the Wasp (as Agatha Christie)
The Referee’s a W\**er*:
· David Morrisey: The Next Doctor (as Jackson Lake)
· Steve Speirs: Aliens of London and World War Three (as Strickland/Sip Fel-Fotch Passameer-Day Slitheen)
· Ralf Little: Smile (as Steadfast)
Death Be Not Proud:
· Jenna Coleman: series regular as Clara Oswald/ variants
· David Bamber: Mummy on the Orient Express (as Captain Quell)
Misdirection:
· Tom Goodman-Hill: The Unicorn and the Wasp (as Reverend Golightly)
Thinking Out Loud:
· Phil Davis: The Fires of Pompeii (as Lucius Petrus Dextrus)
Wuthering Heist:
· Paterson Joseph: Bad Wolf and The Parting of the Ways (as Rodrick)
Simon Says:
· Lindsay Duncan: The Waters of Mars (as Adelaide Brooke)
Hurry Up and Wait:
· Pauline McLynn: Eve of the Daleks (as Mary)
How Do You Plead?:
· [see The Devil of Christmas for Derek Jacobi]
Last Night of the Proms:
· Julian Glover: The Crusade (as King Richard the Lionheart), City of Death (as Scaroth/splinters)
· Sarah Parish: The Runaway Bride (as the Empress of the Racnoss)
Merrily, Merrily:
· Mark Gatiss: The Lazarus Experiment (as Professor Lazarus), Victory of the Daleks and A Good Man Goes to War (as "Danny Boy" (voice) [uncredited]), The Wedding of River Song (as Gantok [uncredited]), Twice Upon a Time (as The Captain), multiple writing credits including AAISAT
Mr King:
· Annette Badland: Aliens of London, World War Three and Boom Town (as Margaret Blaine/Blon Fel-Fotch Passameer-Day Slitheen)
Nine Lives Kat:
· Sophie Okenodo: The Beast Below (as Liz 10)
Kid/Nap:
· Daisy Haggard: The Lodger and Closing Time (as Sophie)
· Daniel Mays: Night Terrors (as Alex)
A Random Act of Kindness:
· Jessica Hynes: Human Nature and The Family of Blood (as Joan Redfern), The End of Time Part Two (as Verity Newman)
Wise Owl:
· Ron Cook: The Idiot’s Lantern (as Mr Magpie)
The Bones of St Nicholas:
· Simon Callow: The Unquiet Dead and The Wedding of River Song (as Charles Dickens)
· Shobna Gulati: recurring role as Najia Khan
Mother’s Ruin:
· Anita Dobson: recurring role as Mrs Flood
Paraskevideketriaphobia:
· Samantha Spiro: The Doctor Falls (as Hazran)
Love is a Stranger:
· Claire Rushbrook: The Impossible Planet and The Satan Pit (as Ida Scott)
· Frances Barber: recurring role as Madam Kovarian
3 by 3:
· Lee Mack: Kerblam! (as Dan Cooper)
The Last Weekend:
· Sheila Reid: Vengeance on Varos (as Etta), The Time of the Doctor and Dark Water (as Gran)
Boo To A Goose:
· Siobhan Finneran: The Witchfinders (as Becka Savage)
· Mark Bonnar: The Rebel Flesh and The Almost People (as Jimmy/ganger Jimmy)
Mulberry Close:
· Vinette Robinson: 42 (as Abi Lerner), Rosa (as Rosa Parks)
· Adrian Scarborough: A Town Called Mercy (as Kahler-Jex)
CTRL, ALT, ESC:
· Katherine Kelly: Class series regular as Miss Quill · Angus Wright: SJA – The Vault of Secrets (as Mr Dread)
As an addendum, Sheridan Smith (The 12 Days of Christine), Hattie Morahan (Zanzibar), Nicola Walker (To Have and To Hold) and Siobhan Redmond (Nine Lives Kat) have all had recurring or regular roles with Big Finish.

Draped in elegance and steeped in cultural heritage, the saree transcends mere fashion to embody the soul of a diverse and vibrant civilization. This article delves into the rich history and enduring beauty of the saree, celebrating its journey from ancient times to the contemporary world. Shop at www.sunasa.in
A Tapestry of History
The history of the saree dates back to the Indus Valley Civilization, around 2800–1800 BCE. Early depictions of women in draped garments resembling sarees can be seen in the terracotta figurines of this era. The word 'saree' is derived from the Sanskrit word 'śāṭī,' meaning 'strip of cloth.' This simple definition belies the garment's intricate cultural significance and evolution.
Over millennia, the saree has evolved in style and fabric, influenced by various dynasties and regional traditions. During the Maurya and Gupta periods, for instance, cotton and silk were extensively used, and the art of weaving intricate patterns flourished. The Mughal era brought further refinement, with luxurious textiles and elaborate embellishments becoming hallmarks of royalty.
Regional Diversity
One of the most captivating aspects of the saree is its regional diversity. Each state in India boasts its unique style of draping and distinctive weaving techniques, reflecting the local culture, climate, and aesthetics.
Banarasi Sarees: Originating from Varanasi, these sarees are renowned for their opulent silk fabric and intricate brocade work, often incorporating gold and silver threads. Shop at https://sunasa.in/collections/banarasi-sarees
Kanjivaram Sarees: From Tamil Nadu, Kanjivaram sarees are celebrated for their vibrant colors, rich silk, and temple-inspired designs.
Patola Sarees: Hailing from Gujarat, these sarees are characterized by their ikat or ikkat dying patterns, resulting in a mosaic of vibrant colors and waves.
Tant Sarees: Originating from West Bengal, these lightweight, cotton sarees are perfect for the humid climate and feature beautiful handwoven motifs.
The Art of Draping
The saree is not just a piece of cloth; it is an art form. The way a saree is draped can vary significantly across different regions and occasions. The Nivi style, popularized in the southern part of India, is perhaps the most recognized, with the pallu (the decorative end) draped over the shoulder. Other styles include the Gujarati drape, where the pallu is brought to the front, and the Bengali style, known for its simplicity and grace.
The Modern Renaissance
In contemporary times, the saree has witnessed a renaissance, with designers reimagining this traditional attire for modern wardrobes. Today, sarees are made from a plethora of fabrics, including chiffon, georgette, and even synthetic blends, catering to a wide range of tastes and preferences. The fusion of traditional craftsmanship with modern aesthetics has made the saree a global fashion statement, embraced by women across the world.
The saree's adaptability has also played a significant role in its enduring appeal. Whether it's a wedding, a corporate event, or a casual gathering, there is a saree for every occasion. Designers like Sabyasachi Mukherjee, Manish Malhotra, and Anita Dongre have been instrumental in bringing the saree to international runways, highlighting its timeless beauty and versatility.
The Symbolism of the Saree
Beyond its aesthetic appeal, the saree holds deep cultural and symbolic significance. It is often associated with key life events such as weddings, festivals, and religious ceremonies, symbolizing purity, grace, and tradition. For many, the saree is a cherished heirloom, passed down through generations, carrying stories and memories within its folds.
The saree, with its rich history and unmatched elegance, is more than just a garment; it is a celebration of India's cultural heritage. Its ability to evolve while retaining its traditional essence makes it a timeless piece of art. As we continue to explore and embrace our diverse identities, the saree stands as a testament to the beauty of tradition and the enduring spirit of Indian craftsmanship.

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Hellstar Tour Hoodie - Size L - (25" pit to pit, 26" long) - best batch $80
Chrome Hearts Hoodie - Size L - (24" pit to pit, 29" long) - $old
ERD T - Size L - (24" pit to pit, 30" long) - $old
Balenciaga T - Size M - (24" pit to pit, 28" long) - $35
Gallery Dept Thermal Long Sleeve Black - Size M - (24" pit to pit, 29" long) - $50
Moncler Windbreaker - Size M - (22" pit to pit, 27" long) - $45
ERD (Enfants) Long Sleeve - Size Oversized S, fits like Large - (25" pit to pit, 26" long) - $50
Essentials Tan Hoodie - Size XL - (28" pit to pit, 29" long) - $40
Vetements TFD Hoodie - Size xS VERY OVERSIZED - (28" pit to pit, 30" long) - $105
CH Matty Boy Long Sleeve - Size XL - (26" pit to pit, 29" long)- $old
Saint Michael x ReadyMade Jesus T - Size L - (24" pit to pit, 30" long) - $40
Gallery Dept Thermal Long Sleeve White - Size M - (24" pit to pit, 29" long) - $50
Hellstar Grey T - Size M - (23" pit to pit, 29" long)- $40
Stussy Cactus T Size XL - (24" pit to pit, 31" long) - $25
Moncler Tracksuit Pants - Size XL - (32-36" waist, 30.5" inseam) - $45
Gucci North Face T - Size S - (19" pit to pit, 25" long) - $20
Palm Angels Black T - Size L - (25" pit to pit, 30" long) - $30
Palm Angels Tracksuit Jacket Size L - (23" pit to pit, 27" long) - $30
AskYurself Hoodie -Size M - (27" pit to pit, 27" long) - $30
Burberry T stretchy cotton -Size L - (21" pit to pit, 27" long) - $20
Alexander Wang Crewneck -Size M - (22" pit to pit, 28" long) - $25
GOLF Le Fleur T Size M - (20" pit to pit, 28" long) - $25
Places Faces T Size L - (21" pit to pit, 29" long) - $25
Gucci T piggy (womens) - Size L (Stretchy)- (19" pit to pit, 23" long) - $20
Stussy Knowledge is King Hoodie - Size XL - (25" pit to pit, 29" long) - $30
FTP T - Size M - (20" pit to pit, 27" long) - $25
Girls Don't Cry T (womens) - Size L - (21" pit to pit, 27" long) - $20
St Michael Crew (Jesus) - Size L - (25" pit to pit, 29" long) - $35
Vuja De black cotton flare pants - Size M - 30" inseam, waist 28-34" - $35
Amiri Hat - $35
Anita Wynn Hat - $20
CH .925 Silver Cross 1" Pendant - $30 *
Prada Sunglasses - new, no scratches - $30 *
Palm Angels Sunglasses - new, no scratches - $25 *
Chrome Hearts Silicone necklace - white or light blue - $25
Birkenstock dark brown London with Box Size 45 - fits 11-11.5 - $60

https://tiff.net/press/news/women-pull-no-punches-in-tiffs-new-marquee-series-kicking-off-this-summer
Tickets will be available to Members on Wednesday, May 15 at 10am, and to the public on Friday, May 17 at 10am.
For tickets to New Releases, check tiff.net.

• TIFF Cinematheque Special Screenings (June 1 - 9)
  
  • A Woman Under the Influence (June 1 & June 9) (Restored 35mm print) (50th anniversary!)
  • Burnt Money (June 5) (Introduced by TIFF Programmers Kevin Greenspan and Jacob Crepeault) (35mm print)
  • The Body Remembers When the World Broke Open (June 8) (In honour of National Indigenous Heritage Month. Directors will be introduced by TIFF International Programmer Kelly Boutsalis)
• Women in Action. Co-Curated by Anita Lee, Robyn Citizen, and Jessica Smith (June 7 - July 31) (Note: Select second screenings will be scheduled throughout July and will go on sale to Members on June 12, and to the public on June 14)
  
  • Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (June 7 & June 8) (June 8th Silver Screening details in comments)
  • Mad Max: Fury Road (June 8)
  • Kill Bill Volume 1 + Kill Bill Volume 2 (June 14)
  • Polite Society with virtual Q&A by actress Priya Kansara and director Nida Manzoor (June 15) (Screening will have open captions + introduction and Q&A will include an ASL interpreter)
  • Come Drink with Me (June 18)
  • TIFF Member Trivia: Women in Action (June 18) (Details in comments)
  • Terminator 2: Judgment Day (June 20)
  • Prey (June 21) (Commanche dubbed)
  • Tank Girl with recorded intro by Rachel Talalay (June 22) (35mm print)
  • House of Flying Daggers with recorded intro by Andy Lau (June 23) (35mm print)
  • Lady Snowblood (June 25) (Restored digital presentation)
  • The Assassin (June 26) (Introduction by Deanna Wong, Executive Director of the Toronto Reel Asian International Film Festival)
  • Mulan (June 29)
  • La Femme Nikita (June 29)
  • JULY TITLES BELOW
  • Atomic Blonde (July 3)
  • Alien (July 5) (Introduction by TIFF Director of Programming, Festival and Cinematheque, Robyn Citizen) (45th anniversary)
  • Yes, Madam! (July 6)
  • Run Lola Run (July 11) (Introduction by TIFF Next Wave Committee member Maggie Kane) (35mm print) (25th-anniversary!)
  • Anne of the Indies (July 14)
  • The Woman King (July 17)
  • Stuntwomen: The Untold Hollywood Story (July 18) (Stunt panel discussion featuring stunt performers Stephannie Hawkins and Amy Szoke moderated by stunt performer and coordinator Angelica Lisk-Hann, co-presented with ACTRA Toronto)
  • Charlie's Angels (July 21) (Introduction by TIFF Director of Programming, Festival and Cinematheque, Robyn Citizen) (35mm print)
  • Coffy and Meet the Women in Action Programmers (July 23) (Q&A with series curators with screening starting at 6:30 pm)
  • Everything Everywhere All at Once (July 31)
• Vanishing Point: Stories from the Road (May 31 - June 15)
  
  • Vagabond (May 31) (35mm print)
  • Goin’ Down the Road (June 1) (Restored digital presentation)
  • Alice in the Cities (June 2) (Restored digital presentation)
  • D'Est (June 6) (Restored digital presentation)
  • The Passenger (June 9) (35mm print)
  • Wanda (June 13) (Restored digital presentation)
  • Two-Lane Blacktop (June 15)
• From the Collection - Bound. Presented by Cameron Bailey (June 4) (35mm print) (Members-only)
  
• MDFF Selects - Samsara. Introduction by MDFF’s Kazik Radwanski (June 27)
  
• Midnight Madness Presents - The Belle Starr Story. Introduction by Midnight Madness series programmer Liane Cunje (June 22)
  
• See the North presented by Mubi - Lilies with John Greyson. Introduction by TIFF Senior International Programmer, Canada, Norm Wilner. Q&A with director after screening (June 11) (4k restoration)
  
• TIFF Cinematheque New and Restored (June 2 - 23) (4K Restorations)
  
  • West Indies: The Fugitive Slaves of Liberty (June 2) (Introduction by TIFF Non-Theatrical Programme Manager Jamaal Azeez)
  • Contempt (June 16 + 23)
• TIFF Family Films - Boyhood (June 16)
  
• TIFF Next Wave Presents - Saving Face. Introduction by TIFF Next Wave Committee member Maya Al-Arami (June 19) (35mm print)
  
• TIFF Wavelengths Presents - Return to Reason (June 12) (4k restoration)
  
  • Playing as part of this programme: Return to Reason (1923), Emak-Bakia (1926), L’Étoile de mer (1928), Les Mystères du château de Dé (1929)
• NEW RELEASES
  
  • I Used to Be Funny (June 7) (June 8, 7:30: Post-screening Q&A with filmmaker Ally Pankiw)
  • Robot Dreams (June 7)
  • I Am: Celine Dion (June 18) (Limited theatrical run)

Link to May 2024 programming

Hello there!
I'm currently making my own personalize MUGEN version of Marvel vs Capcom 2 but I'm looking for specific versions of some characters. Do you know where I can find them?
Here's the versions of the characters I'm looking for:
CAPCOM:
SF3 Ken
SF3 Ryu
Alpha 3 Sakura
SF3 Chun Li
Alpha 3 Guile
Alpha 3 Charlie
Alpha 3 Zangief
Alpha 3 Dhalsim
Dk3 Felicia
DK3 Morrigan
DK3 BB hood
DK3 Hsien Ko
MSH Anita
DK3 Lilith Aensland
Power Fighters 2 Mega Man
MVC2 Roll
MVC2 Tron Bonne
Project X Zone 2 Zero
Amingo MVC2
Ruby Heart MVC2
Son Son MVC2
MVC2 Jin Saotome
MVC2 Strider Hiryu
MVC2 Captain Commando
MVC2 Hayato Kanzaki
MVC2 jill valentine
Alpha 3 M. Bison
DK3 Q Bee
DK3 Jedah Dohma
DK3 Demitri Maximoff
DK2 Pyron
MVC2 Abyss
MVC1 style custom Dr. Wily
Power Fighters Quickman
Power Fighters Bass
Project X Zone 2 Sigma
Project X Zone Vile
Project X Zone Nemesis
MARVEL:
X men COTA Cyclops
X men COTA Iceman
X men COTA Wolverine
X men COTA Storm
X men COTA Colossus
X men COTA Psylocke
X men vs SF Gambit
X men vs SF Rogue
MVC2 styled custom character Jubilee
MVC2 Cable
MSH Iron Man
MVC1 War Machine
MSH Hulk
MSH Captain America
MSH vs SF USAgent
MVC2 style custom character Thor
MVC style Punisher
MVC style Nick Fury
MSH Spiderman
MVC1 Venom
MVC1 Red Venom (Carnage)
MVC style Kingpin
MSH Thanos
MVC2 style The Thing
MSH Blackheart
MSH vs SF Mephisto
MSH Shuma Gorath
X men COTA Silver Samurai
X men vs SF Sabretooth
X men COTA Juggernaut
X men COTA Spiral
X men COTA Magneto
X men COTA Omega Red
X men COTA Sentinel
MVC1 Onslaught
X men vs SF Apocalypse

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Hey folks, selling a few records, shipping is $5. If you're buying more than 1 deals can easily be made I'm pretty flexible, ships from Texas. Grade: (record/ sleeve).
[SOLD]Curtis Mayfield- Roots. VG+/VG+. German first press. The disc is really near mint, can't find a thing on it and this sounds amazing. The jacket is beautiful with sharp corners, no marks or tears. Not a copy of this in the States. $48[SOLD]
[SOLD]Curtis Mayfield- Back to the World. VG+/VG+. German first press. Really the same with the roots vinyl, super clean, no scratches or marks. White jacket is clean and the artwork looks amazing. Clean German presses are usually quiet and free of noise, there's no exception here. $20[SOLD]
[SOLD]Minnie Riperton- Adventures in Paradise. VG+/VG+. Original press, light crackckle in certain spots, overall clean vinyl, excellent jacket. Cardboard picture inner in fantastic shape. This one has become hard to find, might be my favorite from this rare talent. $40[SOLD]
[SOLD]Tower of Power- East Bay Grease. VG+/VG. Original press. Really clean vinyl, man to find this one clean is simply not easy. I just don't see it very often at all. Jacket has some edge wear, no tearing or writing. Spine is legible. Nicee copy of this one. $23[SOLD]
[SOLD[Bob Marley & the Wailers- Legend. VG+/VG+. Awesome copy, clean vinyl nice jacket. $20[SOLD]
[SOLD]Debarge- All Of this Love. VG+/VG+. Original press, this one is kinda hard to find clean these days. Vinyl is beautiful, jacket has no splits tears or marks. $17[SOLD]
Mutiny- Funk Plus the One. VG+/VG+. Original white label promo. Clean vinyl free of scratches, nice jacket. $15
[SOLD]Gap- Gap IV. VG+/VG+. Original press and super clean vinyl. Jackets is excellent. Beginning to end goodness. $21[SOLD]
[SOLD]Zapp III- VG+/VG+. Original press, vinyl is beautiful no scratches, jacket in shrink. $14.[SOLD]
The Fatback Band- Feel My Soul. VG+/VG+. Original press, vinyl record is super clean,jacket in shrink. Few of these in this post are personal library pulls, this is one. Jacket in shrink. A lot of early fatback is hard to find because really there was only one pressing for them. $34
Kool and the gang- Live At the Sex Machine. VG+/VG. Original press, vinyl is clean, jacket has a very small tear at back otherwise it would be VG+, honestly this would be a Vg+ most places. Super hard to find this one clean, really any early Kool and the gang. $22
Mavis Staples- Only For The Lonely. VG+/VG. Original white label volt promo. Vinyl is clean, plays beautifully. Jacket has wear at top, small "30" written top left corner in the front of jacket in black marker. Rare soul album, beautiful voice. $26
[SOLD]Patrice Rushen- Straight From the Heart. VG+/VG+. $20[SOLD]
[SOLD]Patrice Rushen- Patrice. VG+/VG+. $5[SOLD]
[SOLD]Patrice Rushen- Posh. VG+/VG. The cover has small name written in silver gel pen. Silver gel pen on label. Wear to spine. $5[SOLD]
Real thing- Real thing. VG+/VG+. There was never a US release for this album so it isn't the easiest to find. $5
Pebbles- Always. VG+/VG+. Original press. $10
Robert palmer- Pressure Drop. VG/VG. $5
Pat Lundy- Loving You-The funkiest feeling. VG+/G+. Record is clean. Jacket has splitting at the top and slight ring wear. This one is kinda rare. $8
James Brown- Live at home with his bad self. VG+/VG+. I played this one once. $15
Anita Baker- Giving You the Best That I Got. VG+/VG+. The record is clean, no scratches. Original picture inner sleeve. Jacket has very slight sticker residue front cover. $11
Saturday Night Fever Soundtrack. VG+/VG. Discs are a Vg+ cover is a strong VG. $7
Chicago Gangsters- I Choose You/Don't Be Gone. VG+/Generic. Rare original gold plate 45. This is definitely the 45 to own by this band. $20
Michael Jackson- Thriller. VG+/G+. This is a 82 press. Vinyl is really clean. Cover has a tear on bottom of front jacket and that's the reason for G+ grade. $14.
Sweet Inspirations- Sweet Inspirations. VG/NM. Rare soul, first press. Jacket in shrink, sharp corners, no tears or bumps. Vinyl has a some non feelable hairlines, plays through fine with some crackle. Overall Excellent shape for age. $14
Chaka Demus & Pliers- Murder She Wrote 12" promo. VG+/VG+. $10
[SOLD]The Mother's of Invention- Weasels Ripped My Flesh. VG+/VG. Cover could be called VG+ but there's some aging in the back of the cover. Light edge wear. Record in fantastic shape, no hairlines, minimal markings from sleeve rub. $21[SOLD]
David T Walker- On Love. VG+/VG+. Original Us press. $27
Houston person- Harmony VG+/VG. Record is pristine, jacket has very light staining due to age. $5
Greta- A group of intimate songs by the fabulous Greta Keller. G+/G+. This one's a rare 10 inch. Disc has plenty of scuffs but played through free of skips. Persistent crackle. Top of the jacket is split. I paid more for this due to a mia grade. $8
Thanks a bunch!

Disclaimer: This is my interpretation of how each song sounded like, so obviously, this is not objective.
Forget what I said about 1980. 1979 is easily the quintessential late 70s year for music, with all these disco songs on the charts. But 1980 comes close.

1. "My Sharona" - The Knack (late 70s/early 80s)
2. "Bad Girls" - Donna Summer (late 70s)
3. "Le Freak" - Chic (late 70s)
4. "Da Ya Think I'm Sexy?" - Rod Stewart (late 70s)
5. "Reunited" - Peaches & Herb (late 70s)
6. "I Will Survive" - Gloria Gaynor (late 70s)
7. "Hot Stuff" - Donna Summer (late 70s)
8. "Y.M.C.A." - Village People (late 70s)
9. "Ring My Bell" - Anita Ward (late 70s)
10. "Sad Eyes" - Robert John (late 70s)
11. "Too Much Heaven" - Bee Gees (mid/late 70s)
12. "MacArthur Park" - Donna Summer (late 70s)
13. "When You're in Love with a Beautiful Woman" - Dr. Hook (late 70s)
14. "Makin' It" - David Naughton (late 70s)
15. "Fire" - The Pointer Sisters (late 70s)
16. "Tragedy" - Bee Gees (late 70s)
17. "A Little More Love" - Olivia Newton-John (late 70s)
18. "Heart of Glass" - Blondie (late 70s/early 80s)
19. "What a Fool Believes" - The Doobie Brothers (late 70s)
20. "Good Times" - Chic (late 70s)
21. "You Don't Bring Me Flowers" - Neil Diamond & Barbra Streisand (late 70s)
22. "Knock on Wood" - Amii Stewart (late 70s)
23. "Stumblin' In" - Suzi Quatro & Chris Norman (late 70s)
24. "Lead Me On" - Maxine Nightingale (late 70s)
25. "Shake Your Body (Down to the Ground)" - The Jacksons (late 70s)
26. "Don't Cry Out Loud" - Melissa Manchester (late 70s)
27. "The Logical Song" - Supertramp (late 70s)
28. "My Life" - Billy Joel (late 70s)
29. "Just When I Needed You Most" - Randy VanWarmer (late 70s)
30. "You Can't Change That" - Raydio (late 70s)
31. "Shake Your Groove Thing" - Peaches & Herb (late 70s)
32. "I'll Never Love This Way Again" - Dionne Warwick (late 70s)
33. "Love You Inside Out" - Bee Gees (late 70s)
34. "I Want You to Want Me" - Cheap Trick (late 70s/early 80s)
35. "The Main Event/Fight" - Barbra Streisand (late 70s)
36. "Mama Can't Buy You Love" - Elton John (mid/late 70s)
37. "I Was Made for Dancin'" - Leif Garrett (mid/late 70s)
38. "After the Love Has Gone" - Earth, Wind & Fire (late 70s)
39. "Heaven Knows" - Donna Summer and Brooklyn Dreams (late 70s)
40. "The Gambler" - Kenny Rogers (late 70s)
41. "Lotta Love" - Nicolette Larson (mid/late 70s)
42. "Lady" - Little River Band (mid/late 70s)
43. "Heaven Must Have Sent You" - Bonnie Pointer (late 70s)
44. "Hold the Line" - Toto (late 70s)
45. "He's the Greatest Dancer" - Sister Sledge (late 70s)
46. "Sharing the Night Together" - Dr. Hook (late 70s)
47. "She Believes in Me" - Kenny Rogers (late 70s)
48. "In the Navy" - Village People (late 70s)
49. "Music Box Dancer" - Frank Mills (late 70s)
50. "The Devil Went Down to Georgia" - The Charlie Daniels Band (late 70s)
51. "Gold" - John Stewart (late 70s)
52. "Goodnight Tonight" - Wings (late 70s/early 80s)
53. "We Are Family" - Sister Sledge (late 70s)
54. "Rock 'n' Roll Fantasy" - Bad Company (late 70s/early 80s)
55. "Every 1's a Winner" - Hot Chocolate (late 70s)
56. "Take Me Home" - Cher (late 70s)
57. "Boogie Wonderland" - Earth, Wind & Fire & The Emotions (late 70s)
58. "(Our Love) Don't Throw It All Away" - Andy Gibb (late 70s)
59. "What You Won't Do for Love" - Bobby Caldwell (late 70s)
60. "New York Groove" - Ace Frehley (late 70s)
61. "Sultans of Swing" - Dire Straits (late 70s)
62. "I Want Your Love" - Chic (late 70s)
63. "Chuck E.'s In Love" - Rickie Lee Jones (late 70s)
64. "I Love the Nightlife" - Alicia Bridges (late 70s)
65. "Ain't No Stoppin' Us Now" - McFadden & Whitehead (late 70s)
66. "Lonesome Loser" - Little River Band (late 70s)
67. "Renegade" - Styx (late 70s)
68. "Love Is the Answer" - England Dan & John Ford Coley (late 70s)
69. "Got to Be Real" - Cheryl Lynn (late 70s)
70. "Born to Be Alive" - Patrick Hernandez (late 70s)
71. "Shine a Little Love" - Electric Light Orchestra (late 70s)
72. "I Just Fall in Love Again" - Anne Murray (late 70s)
73. "Shake It" - Ian Matthews (late 70s)
74. "I Was Made for Lovin' You" - Kiss (late 70s)
75. "I Just Wanna Stop" - Gino Vannelli (late 70s)
76. "Disco Nights (Rock-Freak)" - GQ (late 70s)
77. "Ooo Baby Baby" - Linda Ronstadt (late 70s)
78. "September" - Earth, Wind & Fire (late 70s)
79. "Time Passages" - Al Stewart (late 70s)
80. "Rise" - Herb Alpert (late 70s)
81. "Don't Bring Me Down" - Electric Light Orchestra (late 70s/early 80s)
82. "Promises" - Eric Clapton (late 70s)
83. "Get Used to It" - Roger Voudouris (late 70s)
84. "How Much I Feel" - Ambrosia (mid/late 70s)
85. "Suspicions" - Eddie Rabbitt (mid/late 70s)
86. "You Take My Breath Away" - Rex Smith (late 70s)
87. "How You Gonna See Me Now" - Alice Cooper (late 70s)
88. "Double Vision" - Foreigner (late 70s)
89. "Everytime I Think of You" - The Babys (late 70s)
90. "I Got My Mind Made Up (You Can Get It Girl)" - Instant Funk (late 70s)
91. "Don't Stop 'til You Get Enough" - Michael Jackson (late 70s)
92. "Bad Case of Loving You (Doctor, Doctor)" - Robert Palmer (early 80s)
93. "Somewhere in the Night" - Barry Manilow (late 70s)
94. "We've Got Tonight" - Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band (late 70s)
95. "Dance the Night Away" - Van Halen (late 70s)
96. Dancin' Shoes" - Nigel Olsson (late 70s)
97. "The Boss" - Diana Ross (late 70s)
98. "Sail On" - Commodores (late 70s)
99. "I Do Love You" - GQ (late 70s)
100. "Strange Way" - Firefall (mid 70s)

Here's the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ufnKTvR28w

Reading the discussions in this sub especially about CDrama quality etc got me curious about how cdramas may have changed in the eyes of those who have been watching CDramas for 10 years or more.
I've been watching cdramas since the 80s - it's just part of the media diet for those of us in Asia, so Chinese dramas have been available for a long time. Just a caveat - I abandoned CDramas at one point due to the rise of, er, idol-driven dramas but returned around 2018 or so. In my opinion, this is what I think has changed in my eyes:
The voice dubbing has gotten a lot better
Haha I still remember a time when the audio quality was really bad and they don't often match the lips of the actors. Now it's barely noticeable as the productions are often of high quality and the voice actors are really good.
Fandom culture is now ... everywhere
Most possibly due to social media. But we do have our spaces like forum boards like spcnet, and we still buy products from our favourite actors but they're harder to come by. I used to be a part of a fansubbing group briefly and that's how I participated in fandom. It was mostly a cerebral and serious affair ;D. And I think my fellow fansubbers think of ourselves as doing a service for the community rather than the actors. The current kind of discourse in fandom is incredibly toxic and bizzare to me, and I don't get the slavish love for actors. Sure, there used to be fans like these even in the past, but I feel that they've exploded in number. I often feel very sad for famous actors as they're held to impossible standards and not given any privacy, compared to the older actors.
Story choices are more diverse
From idol dramas, to serious crime thrillers to even sci-fi, I feel that CDramas have exploded in story quality and diversity.
Production quality is better
Depending on what you're watching, in general, the CGI, camerawork and production quality is better all round the board. But as a person who watches both idol dramas and CCTV-aired productions, the quality range can be extreme. Idol dramas is where the worse camerawork, scrip writing and acting can be found. But I generally consider that genre to be training wheels for everyone in the c-ent world. This is where they get their apprenticeship and move on to bigger things.
The younger generation of actors are ... not as promising
This comment is going to spark a semi-riot in this sub, and I shall not names, but I do not look at the current crop of famous actors, especially those born in the 1990s/2000s with much hope. I don't see a single one of them capable of eclipsing Chen Dao Ming or Zhou Xun but I hope to be proven wrong.
Many CDramas are now more traffic and profit-driven
Not that this has ever been different in different ages, but it seems far more prevalent lately. as a result...
CDramas are not as creatively adventurous as before
Which makes me super sad. Gone are the days where you can see massive productions such as The Three Kingdoms or Dream of the Red Mansions. Yes, this is due in part to censorship, but I think it has a lot more to do with the profit-driven mindset of producers who want to get an ensured ROI by hiring traffic stars which can massively impact production quality. Tho no good actor can even save a bad script.
CDramas, especially with English subs, are now more available than ever
I still remember how I felt when I saw a complete CDrama on Youtube. I could not fathom why any production company would do this, but it was from iQIYI. The existence of English-subbed CDramas via platforms like Youku and Viki have made it much easier for me to follow more dramas. As someone with mid Mandarin, I used to watch CDramas with no subs and probably understand about 50-70% of it because I like historical dramas lol. I remember chasing a historical CDrama, subbed in English, by going through a maze of message boards to find download links for the latest English subs. I had to weeks in between episodes at times to find updates! New Cdrama watchers are very fortunate, I can tell you this.
The rise of idol dramas
Now, idols starring in dramas or movies is not a new phenomenon. For example, I consider Leslie Cheng and Anita Mui part of this group but their talent is massive; they're both amazing singers and actors. Back in the day, if you "make it" as a silver screen star, you are acknowledged to have a lot of talent. Those without don't always survive, though there are exceptions. (I can't quite think of many to be honest.)
Now, well. It irks me that people who can't really act are giving main lead top spots when they're obviously bad at their jobs. They're often given a pass and a pat of approval by their adoring fans, and the producers don't really care if they can act or not as long as they bring in the traffic and the ROI. And this is probably one of the saddest developments in CDramas for me. I thought, honestly, that at least they'll remain in the idol drama sphere and leave the more established or serious productions alone, buuut recently, with The Hunter, I fear that this is going to encroach that sphere too. However, I believe this tide could be turning, with c-netizens getting increasingly vocal about this and some platform suits declaring they'll be making more quality dramas soon but I'm not holding my breath. I may end up dying of asphyxiation ...
EDIT:
Also, beauty standards are more extreme
When I decide watch an old drama I often marvel at how NORMAL people looked. What's noticeable for me is the rise of waif-like men. Before, in the 2010s, men on TV were brawnier, not as refined-looking and if they have to play generals or warriors, are often strapping men who looked like they can lift an ox.
If you're a long-time viewer, what do you think has changed? If you're a new viewer, were you aware of the differences between old/new cdramas before?

List of consultation companies similar to SBI:
I've made this list:
Consultation groups: 1. Sweet baby inc: https://sweetbabyinc.com/ 2. Black Girl Gamers: https://www.theblackgirlgamers.com/ 3. Hit Detection: https://www.hitdetection.com/ 4. Balance Patch: https://balancepatch.co.uk/index.html 5. SilverString Media: https://silverstringmedia.com/consultancy 6. Stone Maiar Games: https://stonemaiergames.com/diversity-equity-and-inclusion-in-the-game-industry/ 7. GaymerX: https://gaymerx.org/consulting 8. James Mendez Hodes: https://jamesmendezhodes.com/workshops 9. Dragon Baby: https://dragonbaby.com/ 10. Anita Sarkeesian: https://anitasarkeesian.com/consulting/ 11. Weird ghost: https://weirdghosts.ca/ 12. Infinite ammo inc: https://infiniteammo.ca/ (funds weird ghosts which supports SBI) 13. Gamma space: https://www.gammaspace.ca/ (related to SBI) 14. Cozy comet games: https://www.cozycometgames.ca/ (related to SBI) 15. Bear Knuckle: https://www.bearknuckle.org/ 16. NNESAGA: https://www.nnesaga.co.uk/ 17. Melanin Gamers: https://themelaningamers.com/

I've made this list:
Consultation groups: 1. Sweet baby inc: https://sweetbabyinc.com/ 2. Black Girl Gamers: https://www.theblackgirlgamers.com/ 3. Hit Detection: https://www.hitdetection.com/ 4. Balance Patch: https://balancepatch.co.uk/index.html 5. SilverString Media: https://silverstringmedia.com/consultancy 6. Stone Maiar Games: https://stonemaiergames.com/diversity-equity-and-inclusion-in-the-game-industry/ 7. GaymerX: https://gaymerx.org/consulting 8. James Mendez Hodes: https://jamesmendezhodes.com/workshops 9. Dragon Baby: https://dragonbaby.com/ 10. Anita Sarkeesian: https://anitasarkeesian.com/consulting/ 11. Weird ghost: https://weirdghosts.ca/ 12. Infinite ammo inc: https://infiniteammo.ca/ (funds weird ghosts which supports SBI) 13. Gamma space: https://www.gammaspace.ca/ (related to SBI) 14. Cozy comet games: https://www.cozycometgames.ca/ (related to SBI) 15. Bear Knuckle: https://www.bearknuckle.org/ 16. NNESAGA: https://www.nnesaga.co.uk/ 17. Melanin Gamers: https://themelaningamers.com/

(OP’s Note: Occasionally I rediscover things that served as very early resources on my looksmaxxing journey ( ex. My PBA post)— most of which predate Vindicta and all similar subs. Perhaps partly to preserve them and partly to share long-forgotten ancient secrets, I like to post them here. This article was probably only a couple years old when I first read it, and now it’s over a decade since it was written.
It appears that the images have been lost to time. This was all I could find, which is on Alexis Vogel’s website if you want to do deeper research. I will continue to search for scans. WEB ARCHIVE LINK WITH IMAGES
If you read this and then comment anything that has “asking for a bean soup recipe for people who don’t like beans” energy, I will personally ensure that every drink you have for the rest of your life has a dead fruit fly in it that you don’t notice until you’re halfway done. This is an article about women’s appearances written in 2010 so don’t expect 2024 levels of political correctness. I will add a second fruit fly if you do.
Rest in peace Alexis Vogel 1957-2019)
Beauty Transformation: From Sweet to Sex Kitten
If you want to unleash your inner bombshell—and who wouldn't?—it's all about amplifying your assets. Pump up the volume with showstopping hair, major lashes, and an attitude to match.
BY April Long
PUBLISHED: NOV 16, 2010
Perhaps it was Miuccia Prada who lit the fuse earlier this year, when she sent Victoria's Secret models down her fall 2010 runway in Milan with va-va-voom bouffants to complement their capacious cup sizes; maybe it was the relentless ubiquity of Kim Kardashian's fasten-your-seatbelt curves or a collective cultural genuflection to the majesty of Christina Hendricks' zaftig Mad Men redhead. Whatever the spark, the bombshell—that overtly sexy specimen whose kittenish pulchritude was personified by '60s-era Brigitte Bardot—is hot again. Witness, for example, the surge of hair volumizers and lash enhancers on the market: Right now, when it comes to beauty, bigger is better.
Platinum blond Jean Harlow was the first woman to be given the artillery-derived epithet when she blew audiences away in the 1933 film Bombshell, and the signifiers for drop-dead sex appeal have changed little since then. From Rita Hayworth's famous hair-flip in Gilda to pretty much any of Scarlett Johansson's cleavage-costarring red-carpet trots, the bombshell components are unmistakable: tousled mane, smoldering eyes, pillowy lips, and "try me if you dare" attitude. Forget microminis and body shimmer: This is sexiness with mystique, and it takes a grown-up kind of confidence to pull it off.
"Real glamour is timeless," says Guess cofounder Paul Marciano, a man who knows a thing or two about the subject, having handpicked the likes of Claudia Schiffer, Carla Bruni, and Anna Nicole Smith to star in the brand's ad campaigns over the years. Indeed, the "Guess girl" has become an instantly recognizable icon: Whether she's flirting with a cowboy or cavorting in Capri, her image taps into both retro European film-star allure and sun-dappled Old Hollywood optimism. Marciano and I are sitting in a blossom-filled garden in Florence, Italy, where he's launching the aptly named new Guess perfume, Seductive—a scent that opens with the "false innocence" of pear and jasmine before it goes in for the kill, like a classic femme fatale, with orris and cedarwood.
"My starting point for the Guess aesthetic has always been the Italian beauties of the '60s," Marciano says, waving his hand into the Florentine ether as if to indicate that such creatures are still abundant here—tasting gelato, frolicking in fountains, perhaps even standing rapt before the mother of all bombshells in Botticelli's The Birth of Venus, which hangs in the Uffizi just streets away. "To me, Sophia Loren is the ultimate: sexual, but always classy; sensual, but intelligent. I respond to women like Bardot and Jane Fonda in Barbarella—those who appear to embrace their sexuality and enjoy life. I don't get how a man can be attracted to that flat-as-a-table, skinny-as-a-stick look," he says with a sigh. "I personally think that women should look like women."
Later that night, I ponder his words over a colossal bowl of pasta. If this bold, vivacious embrace-life-and-liquid-eyeliner type of beauty is so much more closely aligned with what a real woman looks like than your standard runway model, then what would it take for a real woman—such as myself—to become a bona fide bombshell? While I'm not one to put anything out there—the necklines of most of my dresses border on the ecclesiastical—I can't help but admire the warm, flirtatious sensuality of the Bardot archetype. Perhaps it's time for me to heed the call of my own inner siren.
I decide to seek out an expert. For aspiring pinups, Hollywood makeup artist Alexis Vogel is the queen bee of bombshells: She created her devoted client Pamela Anderson's signature look, and has worked her sexpot-Svengali magic on everyone from Latin lovely Shakira to Avril Lavigne. When she's not making celebs photo- and red-carpet-ready with lashings of lashes or managing her new Alexis Vogel makeup range, Vogel heads a "glam squad," which makes house calls to anyone in the Los Angeles area who desires a full-blown vixen makeover. (The sessions are so extensive she even goes through women's closets and purges frump.) Her transformations—many of them posted on her website, Makeupbyalexis.com—are extraordinary. This is a woman who can turn anyone into a megawatt man-slayer. Thankfully, she's available to take my call.
When Vogel and her team arrive in my room at Hollywood's storied Sunset Tower Hotel, erstwhile home to über-bombshell Marilyn Monroe, she takes one look at me and issues her first decree: "We need to work on those eyebrows."
"If you look at the Guess models, they all have strong, well-groomed brows," she continues, abolishing my strays with a merciless tweeze. "A perfectly arched brow is your anchor. It's probably the thing that's most important to creating a finished-looking face, but also most often overlooked."
After prepping my skin with a light moisturizer ("Save the heavy stuff for nighttime—otherwise makeup won't hold"), blending my complexion to perfection with foundation and powder ("I never apply concealer until the end—most people end up not needing as much as they think they do"), and winding my hair up into hot rollers ("twist each section before you roll it—that way you get touchable, not-too-perfect curls"), she sets to work plumping up my pout. "This is how Pammy got her lips," she says, enhancing the contours of my mouth with a neutral pencil. She applies a stain, a layer of pale lipstick, a dusting of powder, and yet another slick of lipstick, before topping it all off with a baby-pink gloss. "It seems like a lot," she says, "but you have to build a house first in order to get a really full, unbelievable lip." Her handiwork speaks for itself: Not only are my lips positively voluptuous, they also look deceptively natural—I don't think a needle-wielding derm could do a better job.
When it comes to the eyes, mere smokiness will not do: This is a look that requires bold, retro, winged-out cat eyeliner, and lots of it, which Vogel lavishes on my lids with relish. She then masterfully enhances my green eye color by sweeping an aubergine shadow into the sockets and tracing a copper-colored pencil along my bottom lash lines. For the finale, it's falsies galore: She piles on so many lashes that I'm automatically given the heavy-lidded come-hither expression of a classic glamour girl, simply because I'm struggling to keep my eyes open. By the time my hair has been unleashed from the curlers and Vogel has added the finishing touches (she's so distressed by my wardrobe's lack of boob-boosting dresses and stilettos that she lends me some of her own silver jewelry so I'll look "fancy"), I am no longer recognizable as myself. I gaze into the mirror completely flabbergasted: Who is this Photoshop-­perfect glamazon who stands before me? "See?" declares a jubilant Vogel. "There's a bombshell in everyone!" And so there is.
As I pose for my "after" pictures, Vogel encourages me to loosen up and embrace my new alter ego. I feel like Ann-Margret in the 1966 film The Swinger, a good-girl writer pretending to be a sex kitten—and, like her, I start to ease into it. I remember advice given to me back in Florence by the latest Guess model (and, yes, Sophia Loren ringer), Alyssa Miller: "Becoming a Guess girl isn't just about hair and makeup, it's attitude. Be confident; walk like a cat."
Sure, when I e-mail the photos to my boyfriend, his response—"Pardon me, Miss, can you point the way to the nearest Hooters?"—isn't exactly what I had hoped for, and maybe I'd personally rather skew more Monica Vitti than Jenna Jameson, but I end up taking a lot away from my beauty boot camp with Vogel. Experiencing my own pinup potential made me feel surprisingly liberated. It also further increased my utter awe at the magical powers of hair and makeup: If I can be re-invented so completely, surely even some of cinema's most epic beauties only reached their full potential through artistry such as Vogel's. We're all mere mortals, after all.
Not everyone can be an everyday bombshell (personally, I'm not so awash in free time that I can "build a house" for my lips on a regular basis), but it's hard to deny the feel-good quotient that even just a sprinkling of fairy-dust glamour can provide. Since my encounter with Vogel, I've been regularly indulging in a sort of bombshell shorthand: a sweep of liquid eyeliner and a dab of pretty pink lip gloss are easy enough, and I've vowed to never let my eyebrows run wild again. I like to imagine myself at least incrementally closer to being the sort of woman who can enter a room with a thunderclap, like Anita Ekberg, or roll around in an unmade bed like a giggling Marilyn Monroe. Because even if I can't quite walk like a cat, it sure is fun to prance like a kitten.

Things to Do March 18-24

*Free
--Recurring Event
Weekend & Multi-Day Events
Through April 8 Dallas Blooms at the Dallas Arboretum
Through April 14 Butterflies in the Garden at Fort Worth Botanic Garden
Through March 23 *(Girl Scout) Cookie Box Creations at Galleria Dallas
March 3-30 Athletes Unlimited Women’s Pro Basketball at Fair Park Coliseum
March 19-24 Dallas Pizza Week
March 19-April 8 March Madness (games on outdoor media wall) at AT&T Discovery District
March 20-24 *Fleurs de Villes ARTISTE at NorthPark Center
March 21-24 *Yellow at Arts Mission Oak Cliff
March 21-24 Texas Bear Roundup at Hyatt Regency Dallas
March 21-24 Concacaf Nations League Semifinals/Finals at AT&T Stadium, Arlington
March 22-23 The Elevator Project: mahAmAyA at Strauss Square
March 22-23 *Good Market at Galleria Dallas
March 22-24 William Shatner: You Can Call Me Bill at Texas Theatre
March 22-24 The Dallas Golf Expo at Dallas Market Hall
March 23-24 *Spring Art Walk at Goldmark Cultural Center
March 23-24 Dallas Travel & Adventure Show at Dallas Market Hall
March 24-25 Madonna at American Airlines Center
Monday, March 18
Show Your Shorts/Oak Cliff Film Festival Event at Texas Theatre
Daniil Trifonov Piano Recital at Morton Meyerson Symphony Center
*SPARK Pop-Up Celebration at Theatre Three
Book Signing with Author Anita McBride - “Remember the First Ladies” at George W. Bush
Presidential Museum Bookstore
*Native Plant Society of Texas Talk “Restore the Texas Horned Lizard with Native Plants” at Gaston Christian Center
Memphis Brass at Memphis Bar
Monday Mash & Service Industry Night at Reveler’s Hall
*Comedy Open Mic Night at Scout at The Statler
Black & White Classics: “The Treasure of the Sierra Madre” at Angelika Dallas
*--Open Mic at Dallas FOE (Facebook link)
Kizomba & Semba classes at Dallas Dance Studio, Addison
Monthly pinball tourney at Free Play Denton (Facebook Link)
Tuesday, March 19
\*Panel: From Heel to Toe: Behind Walk this Way at Dallas Holocaust & Human Rights Museum
*Lakefront Live! Concert: Maestro Maya at Bath House Cultural Center
Dollar Ben Presents: Action Jackson at Texas Theatre
*Transcend Yoga at the Museum Green at Fair Park
The I.D.I.O.T.s present: INDIE NIGHT at Deep Ellum Art Co
*Spring Equinox Celebration & Ceremony at The Shindig Food Park
*Trivia Night at The Grapevine Bar
Painting With A View at Canvas Hotel
TiaCorine at House of Blues
*DIFF INSIDE FILM Talk Series with Adam Zehner at Violet Crown
Marvel Trivia at Legacy Hall, Plano
All About Lamb at Central Market Cooking School, Plano
Wednesday, March 20
Dallas Stars vs. Arizona Coyotes Pride Night at American Airlines Center
*Film Screening: Machuca at Latino Cultural Center
St. Luke's Passion in Latin: Prayer, Penance, Sacred Music at Church of the Incarnation at the University of Dallas, Irving
*Conversation With Alain Mabanckou, Award Winning Writer (France/Congo) at Wild Detectives
Modi at Wyly Theatre
Women’s Chorus of Dallas - Voices of Women 9: Ignite at Moody Performance Hall
The Pink Stones at Three Links
Alex Meixner BAND at Poor David’s Pub
*Mayhem Acoustic at Lion and Crown, Addison
Texas Independence Jam at Billy Bob’s Texas, Fort Worth
Thursday, March 21
Dallas Mavericks vs. Utah Jazz at American Airlines Center
The Laugh of Totality at Wild Detectives
Grand Kyiv Ballet Presents “Giselle” at Winspear Opera House
*PNC Patio Sessions - Remy Reilly and Ren Galera at Sammons Park
Sammons Cabaret: Kevin Paul Hofeditz at Sammons Center for the Arts
Wine Flight Night at CiboDivino
Workshop: Collaging with Time and Space at Nasher Sculpture Center
Community & Conversation night at Whose Books Neighborhood Bookstore
*Celebrate Spain: Spanish Festival and Market at Meadows Museum
*“Rancheras: Spanish Texas Women and their Contributions to American Independence” at The Hall of State at Fair Park
Friday, March 22
Dallas Stars vs. Pittsburgh Penguins at American Airlines Center
Selena: Presented by 214 Selena at Texas Theatre
Sol de la Kumbia at Reveler’s Hall
18th Anniversary Exhibition at Cerulean Gallery
Friday Night Comedy Show at Deep Ellum Brewing Company
Calling The Corners - Stand-up Show at Dallas Comedy Club
Kate Clover at Three Links
Lilly Hiatt with Nathan Graham at Club Dada
Will Sparks at Stereo Live Dallas
Solardo at It'll Do Club
Nate Burnham at The Rustic
Free Live Music at The Westin Dallas Downtown
Show Pony Revue Burlesque at Silver City Cabaret
Beyond the Gloves: A Book Signing with Olympic Gold Medalist Andre Ward at Blacklit BookStore, Farmers Branch
Saturday, March 23
Dallas Jackals vs. NOLA Gold at Choctaw Stadium, Arlington
Coffee Tasting Course at El Porton Coffee
AIDS Walk South Dallas at Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center
U&I Dash at Klyde Warren Park
The Touchdown Club’s Big Texas BBQ at Cotton Bowl Plaza at Fair Park
*Spring Shopping Stroll at Highland Park Village
A Hard Night's Day 30TH Anniversary at Granada Theater
Paula Poundstone at Winspear Opera House
Nothing But Sax with Dee Lucas, Marqueal Jordan, &Tony Exum Jr. at Ervay Theatre
*Sharing Breath Has No Label Film Screening at Angelika Film Center & Café - Dallas
Rickshaw Billies Burger Patrol / Dust Mothers / Chemical Spell at The Double Wide
Stockton Helbing’s Jazz Initiative at The Kitchen Cafe
Nirvana Tribute - Oatmeal Pizza & 80/90 British Alterative - Brit Stop at Sundown at Granada
Whose Anxiety is it Anyway at Stomping Ground Comedy
Spring Beer Bumble at Garland Landmark Museum at Heritage Crossing
*Texas Forever Fest at Haggard Park, Plano
Drive-In Movie: Grease at Opal Lawrence Historical Park, Mesquite
Gone Country - Alan Jackson Tribute at Southern Junction, Royse City
March Madness at Growl Records, Arlington
Sunday, March 24
2024 Dallas Cup at the Cotton Bowl at Fair Park
Dallas Sidekicks vs. Texas Outlaws at Credit Union of Texas Event Center, Allen
*The Catalyst Girls Run Club at Ascension Coffee - White Rock
*Cycling: Group Ride at Community Beer Co
Art Overdose DTX at Sandaga
Sports Cinema Presents Major League at Texas Theatre
*Sunday Night Jazz with The Jonathan Fisher Quartet at The Balcony Club
ROSEBUD: The Music of Jerry Garcia Band at Deep Ellum Art Co
Johnny Stimson at House of Blues
*Justin Tipton at The Rustic
The Simon & Garfunkel Story at Winspear Opera House
Comedy Night at Third Rail/Harvest Hall, Grapevine