Things to do in Arlington- Arlington Museum of Arts

July 25, 2017   Born in New York in 1922, Milton Greene began taking pictures at the early age of 14. Although he was the recipient of a scholarship to the renowned Pratt Institute, a heightened awareness of the photographic image diverted his attention to the camera and its versatility. He soon apprenticed himself to the famous photojournalist and wizard of composition, Elliot Elisofen. Before long, his keen regard for fashion and the camera found him assisting Louise Dahl-Wolfe, the distinguished fashion photographer known for her unique covers and fashion pages for Harper’s Bazaar.   The range of Milton Greene’s subjects include such people as Marilyn Monroe, Audrey Hepburn, Frank Sinatra, Elizabeth Taylor, Ava Gardner, Marlene Dietrich, Grace Kelly, Cary Grant, Sammy Davis Jr., Sir Lawrence Olivier, Judy Garland, Paul Newman, Dizzy Gillespie, and Catherine Deneuve as well as many others. But it was his unique friendship, business relationship and ens…
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The Best Barbecue in Arlington Texas – Article

Everything is bigger in Texas, and that includes BBQ.  Arlington Texas is home to such larger than life names like AT&T Stadium, home to the Dallas Cowboys, Six Flags over Texas, Arlington Stadium, and the Jambo Texan.  That's right, the Jambo Texan. In Arlington there is a little slice of barbecue heaven called Jambo's.  Luckily, there are two location in Arlington (and a third in Rendon TX) because they often run out of meats before dinner is over.  (Takeaway hint: Go for lunch or early dinner - or call ahead to check the status).  At Jambo's they serve a monstrosity called the Jambo Texan.  Two slices of Texas Toast with brisket, bologna, pulled pork, sausage, and topped with ribs. Practical?  No.  Not at all.  Delicious?  Definitely.  The real question is how to eat it.  Obviously you can't bite through a sandwich with bone in ribs on it.  So the question usually becomes - after taking the ribs off, do you eat them first, or do you take the meat off and add it to …
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