How not to exit Dallas-Fort Worth airport's parking lot
This driver must've drunk too many of the mini bottles of liquor on the flight home. See this 10-second clip.
(This isn't a fake video. Here's the police report, courtesy of the Dallas Observer.)
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New York City: 5 perfect moments—for free!
I still haven't shaken off the sticker shock of New York City, even though I've been living here since 2004. My Midwestern frugal instincts still bristle at $8 beers and $100-plus Broadway tickets. But thankfully, I've learned a thing or two since I moved here about sussing out the freebies. Earlier this month I divulged June's Five Best Values…and that got me thinking: Some of my all-time favorite NYC memories have taken place at free events. So here are five more free summer events worth checking out. 1. My first love in New York is still my favorite. I first caught the Siren Music Festival in 2003, when I arrived here as an intern (i.e. completely, entirely penniless). One Saturday, I wandered down to Coney Island to sightsee, and by chance, this concert series was going on that very day. I caught Modest Mouse, they were incredible, and I was hooked. Now, this is my don't-miss event every year. (I also love the excuse to make the hour-long subway trek to Coney Island, Brooklyn, my favorite wealth of kitsch in the world.) This year's festival, on July 17, will feature Matt and Kim—and more, soon to be announced at the official site. 2. Of all the things visitors love to do in NYC, seeing a Broadway show may be the priciest. Luckily, you can get a taste of the Great White Way for free at Broadway in Bryant Park. From 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. on Thursdays throughout the summer, the casts of four or so musicals perform a medley of songs from their show. Pick up lunch beforehand. My favorite cheap-eats spot near Bryant Park is Zeytinz: zeytinz.com. Broadway in Bryant Park 3. Every Monday evening, from June 21 – August 23, as part of the HBO Bryant Park Summer Film Festival, free classic movies are shown alfresco. The lawn opens at 5 p.m., and viewers bring blankets and picnic before the show starts at 8 o'clock. It's a great time to relax in my favorite vantage point of Midtown: the Empire State Building looms on one side, with the New York Public Library, old gold-and-black Bryant Park Hotel, and sloping, shiny Grace Building on the others. This summer's slate kicks off with Goldfinger, starring my man Sean Connery. bryantpark.org 4. On July 13–14, the New York Philharmonic performs a free evening concert on Central Park's Great Lawn. Music begins at 8 p.m., but get there early to snag some real-estate on the lawn; space fills up quickly. And stay 'til the end; there's always a fireworks show. 5. The Charlie Parker Jazz Festival features two days of free music in the neighborhoods where Parker lived and worked. On August 28, blues pianist McCoy Tyne plays in Harlem's Marcus Garvey Park, followed by saxophonist James Moody playing on August 29 in the East Village's Tompkins Square Park. summerstage.org EARLIER June's Five Best Values See all of Andrea Minarcek's posts
San Francisco: 5 best June values
Few people know about the Tenderloin National Forest, an urban garden in Cohen Alley filled with murals, sculptures, and sparse but beautiful landscaping. Created and run by the Luggage Store art gallery, which is worth a visit in itself, the forest is both a work of art and a green oasis for city dwellers. It's open erratically—basically whenever the gardeners are working—but stop by on the 15 of every month, when the public is invited for an open house. June 15, noon-5 p.m., Cohen Alley, off Ellis Street between Leavenworth and Hyde Streets. Get your mid-century fix at San Francisco's Art Deco and Modernism sale this weekend. With more than 150 vendors, the sale is the largest of its type in the country. Browse through a range of clothing, collectibles, furniture, books, jewelry, and more from the art nouveau, art deco, and mid-century modern eras (that's 1900 to 1980). There's even a vintage fashion show Saturday afternoon at 2 p.m. and a swing dance performance on Sunday at 2:30 p.m. $10. Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., The Concourse Exhibition Center, 8 Street at Brannan, 510/628-4450. Also happening this weekend, the Farmer's Block Party on Minna Street has a lineup of hip-hop artists playing live, including the Honor Roll Crew, a music group that has been compared to the Wu Tang Clan and was named the best new hip hop clique for 2010 by SF Weekly. The eclectic event also features graffiti-inspired street art, organic and raw food from local farmers, and even some vintage clothes for sale. $5. Saturday, 2-8 p.m., Minna street between Second and New Montgomery streets. Live the luxe life for a night thanks to a great deal from Luce restaurant and the InterContinental Hotel. Start off with a three-course dinner of seasonal artisanal food at Luce (rated one of the best new restaurants in 2008 by Esquire), which includes a glass of sparkling wine. Follow that up with an included taxi ride up the hill to the InterContinental's Top of the Mark for a martini nightcap and live music overlooking the city—all for $80 per person. Wednesdays through Saturdays. Luce, 888 Howard Street, 415/616-6566. Top of the Mark, 999 California Street, 415/616-6916. Thursdays mean free salsa nights at the Madrone Bar in the Western Addition neighborhood. Start off with a free salsa lesson, then enjoy more dancing and cocktails, like the special $5 Macchu Pisco Sour, a Peruvian version of margharitas made with clear brandy. The club draws a large number of college students, guaranteeing a full dance floor. 500 Divisadero Street, 415/241-0202.
