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From left; ArtLoveMagic's Michael Lagocki, Justin Nygren and David Rodriguez.

The 10 to 15 artists and musicians who performed at ArtLoveMagic's first "REACH" event in 2007 wasn't exactly what co-founder David Rodriguez had in mind.

"Since ArtLoveMagic started I had the vision of Underground in my head," Rodriguez says of the grandiose interactive art experience that returns this weekend. "It started with one or two musicians and some poets. It was successful but I really wanted to see the formula work on a larger scale with more of a variety of talent to exhibit, a little bit louder, a little bit crazier."

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This weekend, North Texas Beer Pong is hosting its Battle of the South Weekend, a multi-day event of beer pong tournaments at McFadden's in Addison. It kicks off with the King and Queen of the South, the men's and women's singles tournaments, and builds to an eight-round squad tournament with 10-player teams cupping off against each other.

But before you start polishing your finest balls there are two things you should know.

1. Registration is closed. This is some serious stuff guys, and regional teams from San Antonio to Maryland are showing up.

2. There's no beer in the cups because of a Texas law, which means there are Texas laws relating to beer pong.

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Kevin Tedora

Dallas Comic Con, that annual ode to pop-culture nerdery, arrives at the Irving Convention Center this weekend. If it's anything like last year's, it will be glorious.

But for noobs and vets alike, it's easy to get lost in the shuffle. So we've created a simple-to-follow-if-you-know-your-A-B-Cs glossary, to give you the rundown of the good, the bad and the ugly of Dallas Comic Con.

See also:
The Costumes of Dallas Comic Con '12

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When we see you on the street and think you put some thought into your style, we may take your picture and ask you things. See previous installations in the Street Style archive.

It was a great night for people watching and spotting some eclectic looks at the latest House Of Plates project: Hari Mari & the Factory Show. Check out the ensembles that caught our eye.

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You're only looking at her flip flops.

I just had a party flashback.

Remember the sweaty bash House of Plates threw last summer at the F.O.E.? Of course you do. All of Dallas was there doing Jell-o shots, playing beach volleyball against a team of Cold War Rocky-style ringers, and watching as models paraded around in adorable vintage outfits. Then, we all made out. That was a great day.

Man, remember that party House of Plates threw at the Motorcycle Clubhouse with Warby Parker last winter? Of course you do. I took a picture with you in the photo booth immediately after you arm wrestled a hard-scrabbled Harley enthusiast, chugged jungle punch and drunk shopped your way through a tricked-out school bus. Then, we all made out. That was a great night.

So, are you going to that House of Plates party this Saturday? The one co-sponsored by Hari Mari, your favorite flip flop company? Of course you are: You're a reasonable, thinking human. The Factory Show features a runway filled with looks by Ten Over Six and Original Octane, music by Catamaran and DJ Chriis, an open bar and a strong likelihood of us all making out, again. Plates and Hari Mari take over 2625 Main Street from 8 to 11 p.m. on Saturday, a perfect excuse to dodge the way-too-fratty Cinco de melee happening everywhere else. RSVP here or be sad.

It's free.

I know, I know: It goes too fast, I should be careful what I wish for, etc. etc. But for the moment, damn, I wish my infant son was 5 or 7 or 9, and that he had a perfectly oiled glove, and that he knew what to do with a baseball other than eat it.

Because, man, we would be all over this:

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This weekend brings the very first Bondage Expo Dallas. With classes like "Knots for Novices" and "Tying for Speed and Efficiency," there's something for still-not-quite-everyone, from the curious Fifty Shades of Grey reader to the experienced strap-tightener.

BED goes for three days, and even features a "Play Party" on Saturday night. But in case you're feeling overwhelmed by "Torture to Erotic Surrender" or "Predicaments & Endurance in Hogties," we talked with Jake of Dallas Kink, the man behind the expo, to find out what all he's got under wraps.

So what's the goal of this thing?
I would say more to provide fellowship and community than anything else. The whole reason I organized this was because people came to me and asked why Dallas doesn't have something like it. There was no reason why we can't have it and now we do. I polled the community to see what they cared about seeing.

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Early this month, the ongoing Scarborough Renaissance Festival, located in Waxahachie, opened its gates to the public. We went, drank mead, scoped out the fair's musical acts, and captured some magical GIFs along the way.

Go forth and be merry.

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Tiffany Sanders

Flanked by three University of North Texas police officers, Condoleezza Rice was escorted to the stage last night at UNT's Coliseum for another installment of the school's Distinguished Lecture Series, decked in a beige knee-length skirt and matching jacket. She started the only way she could: with a moment of silence for the victims and families affected by the recent bombings in Boston.

But while she did address the week's big story -- "I read the newspaper and then I set about to do whatever it is I was going to do because I am no longer responsible for what's in the paper" -- her talk focused elsewhere. Here are the five big takeaways:

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A cornerstone segment of the David Letterman show, Stupid Pet Tricks serves as a reminder of precisely how lazy your own pup is. He does not dance in a tutu, operate a blender or ride a skateboard. But what if he did?

On Saturday, animal talent scouts will be at Frank Kent Hyundai in Fort Worth, assessing and judging the quality of weird crap that area pets can sorta do. That means you've got less than a week to teach him one oddball skill to set him above the pack -- totally doable, assuming that your cat, dog, bird or ferret cares as much about being on television as you do.

If you have a fame-driven fur child, stage mom it up between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. this Saturday. (Until they're assessed, each animal must remain on leash, caged or kenneled -- otherwise "audition" quickly converts into "a food chain set loose at an off-model car dealership.")

All tricks must be "safe, unique and fun" and owners must provide whatever props or tools are required to achieve them. For more information, go here.