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DADA Film Premiere :: October 10, 2010

October 10th, 2010 · video/film, visual art

In honor of the 5th anniversary of the Edith Baker Art Scholarship, the film 25 Years of the Dallas Visual Art Scene premieres Sunday, Oct. 10 at 2 p.m. at the Horchow Auditorium at the Dallas Museum of Art, 1717 N. Harwood St. The film will include interviews with Dallas artists, gallerists, collectors and administrators who look back and forward at the Dallas art scene. The screening is included with admission to the museum.

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DADA Fall Gallery Walk After Party :: September 25, 2010

September 25th, 2010 · visual art

The Dallas Art Dealers Association (DADA) celebrates its 25th anniversary year with Fall Gallery Walk, an Edith Baker Art Scholarship exhibition, panel discussions for artists and the public, and an After Gallery Walk Party the weekend of Sept. 24, 2010. In honor of the 5th anniversary of the Edith Baker Art Scholarship, the film 25 Years of Dallas Visual Art premieres Sunday, Oct. 10 at 2 p.m. at the Horchow Auditorium at the Dallas Museum of Art, 1717 N. Harwood St.

An After Gallery Walk party will be 8-11 p.m. at the Dallas Contemporary, 161 Glass St. at Riverfront. In honor of the DADA art movement, the party will be multi-disciplinary with the arts of fashion, visual art, theater, dance, music, cooking, and bartending. Paper City, Wendy Krispin Caterer, Inc., Darian Thomas Fashion, and The Dallas Conservatory are sponsors. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased in advance at dallasartdealers.org or at the door.

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DADA Fall Gallery Walk :: September 25, 2010

September 25th, 2010 · visual art

The Dallas Art Dealers Association (DADA) celebrates its 25th anniversary year with Fall Gallery Walk, an Edith Baker Art Scholarship exhibition, panel discussions for artists and the public, and an After Gallery Walk Party the weekend of Sept. 24, 2010. In honor of the 5th anniversary of the Edith Baker Art Scholarship, the film 25 Years of Dallas Visual Art premieres Sunday, Oct. 10 at 2 p.m. at the Horchow Auditorium at the Dallas Museum of Art, 1717 N. Harwood St.

The annual DADA Fall Gallery Walk will be Saturday, Sept. 25. It begins with panel discussions to educate the public and artists from 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. at the Bath House Cultural Center. The Walk (really a car ride) begins at 2 p.m. at any of DADA’s 37 member galleries, museums and nonprofit art spaces. This FREE event goes until 8 p.m. and allows art lovers to socialize and roam (in a car) from gallery to gallery all in one day.

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DADA Panel Discussions :: September 25, 2010

September 25th, 2010 · visual art

The Dallas Art Dealers Association (DADA) celebrates its 25th anniversary year with Fall Gallery Walk, an Edith Baker Art Scholarship exhibition, panel discussions for artists and the public, and an After Gallery Walk Party the weekend of Sept. 24, 2010. In honor of the 5th anniversary of the Edith Baker Art Scholarship, the film 25 Years of Dallas Visual Art premieres Sunday, Oct. 10 at 2 p.m. at the Horchow Auditorium at the Dallas Museum of Art, 1717 N. Harwood St.

Panel 1: “How to Start an Art Collection” is 10:30-noon. Panel 2: “How to Photograph Your Art” is 1-2:30 p.m. Tickets ($15) can be purchased online at www.dallasartdealers.org or at the door. Proceeds benefit the Edith Baker Art Scholarship.

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Edith Baker Art Scholarship Opening Reception :: September 24, 2010

September 24th, 2010 · visual art

The Dallas Art Dealers Association (DADA) celebrates its 25th anniversary year with Fall Gallery Walk, an Edith Baker Art Scholarship exhibition, panel discussions for artists and the public, and an After Gallery Walk Party the weekend of Sept. 24, 2010. In honor of the 5th anniversary of the Edith Baker Art Scholarship, the film 25 Years of Dallas Visual Art premieres Sunday, Oct. 10 at 2 p.m. at the Horchow Auditorium at the Dallas Museum of Art, 1717 N. Harwood St.

DADA’s 25th anniversary celebration begins with a reception for the winner of DADA’s Edith Baker Art Scholarship and Artist Career Development Fund on Friday, Sept. 24 6-8 p.m. at Irving Arts Center, 3333 N. MacArthur Blvd. The DADA Scholarship Committee juried the seven finalists chosen by visual art faculty members of the Dallas County Community College District. The winner receives $4,000, a mentorship and an internship with a DADA member of his/her choice. The reception is free.

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23rd Annual VideoFest :: September 23-26, 2010

September 23rd, 2010 · video/film, visual art

The 23nd Annual VideoFest will be at the Angelika Film Center Sept. 23-26,2010. The oldest and largest video and film festival in the nation, VideoFest shows a diverse range of works by regional, national and international video and film artists that are hard to find at the local video store, the movie theater or on Netflix. Because VideoFest is different than a traditional film festival or just going to a movie, expect something different! For the third year in a row, the VideoFest will be presented thru iTunes. VideoFest is presented by Video Association of Dallas.

Patrons may purchase day passes ($25 or $35 depending on day) or All-Festival passes ($75) for over 150 programs making this Festival the best deal in town. Buy tickets online in advance or at the door day of show. Visit www.videofest.org for more information or call 214-428-8700. Sponsors include HBO, Kodak, Texas Film Commission, Dallas Film Commission, Dallas Film Society, City of Dallas Office of Cultural Affairs, and Texas Commission on the Arts.

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The Texas Voices performs “Deep in the Heart: A Salute to Texas Composers” :: May 16, 2010

May 16th, 2010 · music

The Texas Voices, one of North Texas’ premiere professional chamber choruses will continue its seventh season of public concerts with Deep in the Heart: A Salute to Texas Composers on Sunday, May 16 at Mesquite Arts Center.

The 24-member chorus, directed by Alan Dyer, will perform its fourth concert of the season on Sunday, May 16 at 6:30 p.m. at Mesquite Arts Center, 1527 N. Galloway. Tickets are $22 regular, $15 for seniors (65+), and $10 for students and may be purchased online at www.thetexasvoices.org, at the door, or by calling 214-384-6336.

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24-Hour Video Race :: May 14-15, 2010

May 14th, 2010 · video/film

What can happen with a 24-hour burst of creativity? The 24-Hour Video Race strives to find the answer. The 9th Annual 24-Hour Video Race, presented by The Video Association of Dallas, will commence at the Angelika Film Center in Mockingbird Station at 11:59 p.m. on Friday, May 14, and end 24 hours later at 12-midnight on Saturday, May 15. The Angelika Film Center is at 5321 E. Mockingbird Ln. For information, visit http://www.24hourvideoracedallas.com or call 214-428-8700 or email videorace@videofest.org.

The screenings of the work of all the entrants will be Tuesday-Thursday, May 18-20 with the finalists screened on Monday, May 24 at the Angelika Film Center.

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Dallas Architecture Forum Presents Rafael Vinoly :: May 13, 2010

May 13th, 2010 · architecture

The Dallas Architecture Forum continues its 14th season of lectures with architect Rafael VINOLY of Rafael Vinoly Architects, who designed The Nasher Museum at Duke. Vinoly will speak Thursday, March 25 at 7 p.m. at Horchow Auditorum at the Dallas Museum of Art, 1717 N. Harwood St.

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Dallas Architecture Forum :: Symposium :: April 30, 2010

April 30th, 2010 · architecture

“Shopping Texas Style: EG Hamilton, Omniplan, and NorthPark Center” a symposium on architecture will take place Friday, April 30 11:30 a.m.-4:45 p.m. at Nasher Sculpture Center, 2001 Flora St. Presented by University of Texas Arlington Oral History of Texas Architecture Project and Dallas Architecture Forum, speakers will include EG Hamilton, Mark Dilworth, Mark Gunderson, Kate Holliday, Gabrielle Esperdy, Michael Buckley, Monica Penick, and Stephen Fox.

An optional informal reception at Omniplan, 1845 Woodall Rodgers Frwy., Ste. 150, will conclude the day from 5-6:30 p.m.

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Dallas Architecture Forum Presents the Third Annual Dallas Design Symposium :: April 17, 2010

April 17th, 2010 · architecture

The Dallas Architecture Forum is pleased to present its third annual symposium on contemporary design, Blurring the Lines: Art, Architecture and Design, with five outstanding speakers: James Carpenter, Terence Riley, Sharon Johnston, Mark Lee, and Walead Beshty. The Symposium will be Saturday, April 17 1-5 p.m. at the Nasher Sculpture Center, 2001 Flora Street in downtown Dallas. Jeremy Strick, Director of the Nasher Sculpture Center will moderate. A cocktail reception with the speakers will be April 16 6-8 p.m. at a private home. Jon Buell and Julie Cohn are the co-chairs of this symposium.

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Dallas Art Dealers Association :: Spring Gallery Walk :: April 17, 2010

April 17th, 2010 · visual art

The annual Spring Gallery Walk will be Saturday, April 17, 2–8 p.m. and will feature over 35 of DADA’s member galleries, museums and nonprofit art spaces. This FREE event allows art lovers to socialize and roam (in a car) from gallery to gallery all in one day. Donation jars for the Edith Baker Art Scholarship will be on hand. See www.dallasartdealers.org for a downloadable Gallery Guide and Spring Gallery Walk flyer with exhibition listings. Maps for the Spring Gallery Walk will be available at each location as well. Hours may vary; please see individual listings. Call 214.914.1099 or e-mail info@dallasartdealers.org.

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Dallas Architecture Forum Presents Deb Mitchell :: April 8, 2010

April 8th, 2010 · architecture

The Dallas Architecture Forum continues its 14th season of lectures with landscape architect Deb MITCHELL of JJR Landscape Architects, who designed Elaine and Charles Sammons Park, the ten-acre urban oasis at the AT&T Performing Arts Center in Dallas. Mitchell will speak Thursday, April 8 at 7 p.m. in Hamon Hall at The Winspear Opera House, 2403 Flora St.

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Dallas Architecture Forum presents FREE panel with Julie Cohn :: March 9, 2010

March 9th, 2010 · architecture

The Dallas Architecture Forum continues its FREE panel discussions on Tuesday, March 9 at 6:30 p.m. at Dallas Center for Architecture, 1909 Woodall Rodgers Freeway, Suite 100. The topic is “On Collaboration.” Julie Cohn will lead the panel. Designers, architects and artists often times function as de facto therapists in the creative process. They facilitate dialogue between clients, product designers, manufacturers etc. enabling through collaboration the creation of a final product that is a seamless sum of its parts. It is no accident that the collaborative model is most often the underlying structure of a successful building, design, invention or work of art.

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The Texas Voices performs “Latin Love: Poetry and Song from Latin America” :: Feb. 21, 2010

February 21st, 2010 · music

The Texas Voices, one of North Texas’ premiere professional chamber choruses, will continue its seventh season of public concerts with Latin Love: Poetry and Song from Latin America on Sunday, Feb. 21 at Resurrection Lutheran Church in Plano. Classical guitarist Robert Harding will be guest soloist.

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Dallas Architecture Forum Presents Gordon Gill :: Feb. 18, 2010

February 18th, 2010 · architecture

The Dallas Architecture Forum continues its 14th season of lectures with architect Gordon GILL of Smith Gill Architects, Chicago and Dubai. Gill will speak Thursday, Jan. 21 at 7 p.m. at Magnolia Theatre, 3699 McKinney Ave. in the West Village of Dallas.

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Dallas Architecture Forum Free Panel with Ron Wommack :: Feb. 16, 2010

February 16th, 2010 · architecture

The Dallas Architecture Forum continues its FREE panel discussions on Tuesday, Feb. 16 at 6:30 p.m. at Dallas Center for Architecture, 1909 Woodall Rodgers Freeway, Suite 100. The topic is “Artists Talk Architecture.” Ron Wommack, FAIA, will lead the panel of artists who will discuss their unique view of architects and architecture.

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Dallas Architecture Forum Presents Scott Marble :: Feb. 4, 2010

February 4th, 2010 · architecture

The Dallas Architecture Forum continues its 14th season of lectures with architect Scott MARBLE of Marble Fairbanks in New York City. Marble will speak Thursday, Feb. 4 at 7 p.m. at Magnolia Theatre, 3699 McKinney Ave. in the West Village of Dallas.

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Dallas Architecture Forum Free Panel with Thomas Feulmer :: Jan. 26, 2010

January 26th, 2010 · architecture

The Dallas Architecture Forum continues its FREE panel discussions on Tuesday, Jan. 26 at 6:30 p.m. at Cunningham Architects, 918 Dragon St. The topic is “Working Space.” Thomas Feulmer, Director of Educational Programming for The Rachofsky House, will lead the panel.

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The Texas Voices performs “My Spirit Rejoices: A Celebration of Advent and the Christmas Season” :: Dec. 6, 2009

December 6th, 2009 · music

The Texas Voices, North Texas’ professional chamber chorus, will continue its seventh season of public concerts with My Spirit Rejoices: A Celebration of Advent and the Christmas Season on Sunday, Dec. 6, 2009. This holiday concert will feature the chancel choir from Northway Christian Church and the premiere of Debra Scroggins’ new cantata, Magnificat.

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Dallas Architecture Forum hosts panel with Svend Fruit :: Dec. 8, 2009

December 2nd, 2009 · architecture

The Dallas Architecture Forum continues its FREE panel discussions on Tuesday, Dec. 8 at 6:30 p.m. at Dallas Center for Architecture, 1909 Woodall Rogers Frwy. The topic is “Renovating Modern.” Svend Fruit, AIA, will lead the panel. A discussion of the importance of saving Modern architecture for the context of the city – how to work with it and how to learn from it. What are the inspirations of an architect, an interior designer and an owner in such work? Architect Svend Fruit founded Bodron+ Fruit in 1998 with Interior Designer Mil Bodron as a design collaboration of Architecture and Interior Design. Bodron + Fruit seeks to create modern design that responds to the context of their surroundings through careful analysis of the site and clients needs.

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Dallas Architecture Forum presents Christy MacLear :: Dec. 10, 2009

December 2nd, 2009 · architecture

The Dallas Architecture Forum continues its 14th season of lectures with the Executive Director of Philip Johnson’s Glass House, Christy MACLEAR for The Bob James Memorial Lecture on Thursday, Dec. 10 at 7 p.m. in the Horchow Auditorium at the Dallas Museum of Art, 1717 N. Harwood St. in downtown Dallas.

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Dallas Architecture Forum Presents Jeanne Gang :: Nov. 19, 2009

November 19th, 2009 · architecture

The Dallas Architecture Forum continues its 14th season of lectures with architect and founder of Studio Gang in Chicago, Jeanne Gang. She will speak for The Ken Roberts Memorial Delineation Competition Lecture on Thursday, Nov. 19 at 7 p.m. at the Magnolia Theatre, 3699 McKinney Ave. in the West Village of Dallas.

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Home? An exhibition of works by artist Willie Baronet :: Nov. 11, 2009

November 11th, 2009 · visual art

Artist Willie Baronet will exhibit a collection of his new work called Home? starting Wednesday, Nov. 11 at the Hal Samples Gallery, 2814 Main St. in Dallas. A opening reception is scheduled Nov. 11 6-10 p.m. A portion of the proceeds from the show will be donated to The Stewpot. (Thestewpot.org). The gallery is open by appointment only. Call 214-334-4481 to schedule. The exhibition will close Nov. 28.

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Design on Dragon

November 5th, 2009 · architecture, visual art

Design on Dragon returns for its fifth year on Thursday, Nov. 5 6-9 p.m. Live music, food and drinks will be part of the FREE street celebration, that will be part of the new First Thursdays on Dragon. Shuttles will be available for transportation. For more information call (214) 647-5681 or visit www.DragonStreetDallas.com. Proceeds from the event will benefit Big Thought.

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22nd Annual VideoFest

November 5th, 2009 · video/film

The 22nd Annual VideoFest will be held at the Angelika Film Center Nov.5-8, 2009. During the festival, the winning teams from the 24-Hour Video Race in June, 2009 will also be screened.

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22nd Annual VideoFest Announces Call For Entries

November 5th, 2009 · video/film

The VideoFest has kicked-off its CALL FOR ENTRIES and hunt for cutting-edge work for its 22nd celebration of video and electronic media. The 22nd Annual VideoFest will be held at the Angelika Film Center Nov.5-8, 2009. It is the oldest and largest video festival in the nation and continues to exhibit a diverse range of works by regional, national and international video artists.

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Holiday 5K/FunRun and Family Fest in Plano :: Nov. 21, 2009

October 26th, 2009 · Uncategorized

Plano, TX, October 26, 2009 – It will be one healthy way to get ready for the holidays on November 21, 2009 when The Holiday 5K/FunRun and FamilyFest comes to The Amphitheater at Oak Point Park, 2801 Spring Creek in Plano. Awards will be presented to the runners for speed, but also for holiday costumes and holiday spirit.

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The Texas Voices Opens 7th Season :: Oct. 18, 2009

October 18th, 2009 · music

The Texas Voices, Collin County’s professional chamber chorus, will begin its seventh season of public concerts with A Tale of Two Centuries on Sunday, October 18, 2009.

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Dallas Architecture Forum presents Joshua Prince-Ramus :: Oct. 16, 2009

October 16th, 2009 · architecture

Joshua Prince-Ramus, one of the designers of the Dee and Charles Wyly Theatre, will discuss the Wyly Theatre and his other projects.

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Dallas Architecture Forum presents Lord Norman Foster :: Oct. 16, 2009

October 16th, 2009 · architecture

Forum members will be privileged to hear Lord Norman Foster present his designs for the Winspear Opera House and Annette Strauss Artist’s Square.

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Dallas Architecture Forum presents Rem Koolhaas :: Oct. 16, 2009

October 16th, 2009 · architecture

Rem Koolhaas, one of the designers of the Dee and Charles Wyly Theatre, will discuss the future of theatre design in the innovative Wyly Theatre.

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Dallas Architecture Forum presents Eric Bricker, screening of “Visual Accoustics” :: Oct. 1, 2009

October 1st, 2009 · architecture

The award-winning documentary “Visual Acoustics: The Modernism of Julius Shulman” explores the monumental career of the late architectural photographer Julius Shulman, who passed away in July. Populating his architectural photos with human models and striking landscapes, Shulman combined the organic with the synthetic, melding nature with revolutionary urban design. The resulting images helped shaped the careers of some of the great architects of the 20th Century, and his iconic images set the standard for architectural photography.

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Dallas Author Melanie Wells Launches Campaign to End Adult Illiteracy :: Sept. 17, 2009

September 17th, 2009 · literature

In a modern-day battle of good v. evil, psychological thriller author Melanie Wells wages a fight against adult illiteracy through on online campaign called “I Told Two Friends.” By rallying readers and do-gooders across the country, Wells hopes to raise $100,000 for ProLiteracy, an organization whose mission is to end adult illiteracy worldwide, by donating 100 percent of her profits from book sales.

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Arts Advocacy Day :: Aug. 20, 2009

August 20th, 2009 · architecture, dance, literature, music, theater, video/film, visual art

Arts Advocacy Day is an opportunity for everyone interested in the arts and arts education to learn how to successfully advocate for arts funding and how to create a greater awareness of the impact of arts and culture on a community. The featured speaker is Douglas C. Sonntag, Director of Dance, National Endowment for the Arts

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Skyrocket! Dance Party at the Double Wide :: July 17, 2009

July 17th, 2009 · music

SKYROCKET! returns to Dallas on July 17 after two recent jam-packed shows at the Double Wide.

This is a wickedly original cover band from Austin, TX that performs a fearless cabaret of Solid Gold-era classics from the ‘70s and ‘80s. In a city where original music rules, Skyrocket! dares to mix both, performing forgotten radio hits with a creative cast of some of Austin’s finest career musicians (Trish and Darin Murphy, Johnny Goudie, Benjamin Hotchkiss, and The Real Heroes).

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Open Auditions for The Texas Voices

June 10th, 2009 · music

The Texas Voices, a professional adult vocal chamber ensemble, is looking for new members for its next season. Auditions are being held by appointment beginning June 10 through August 7 at the Resurrection Lutheran Church in Plano for both women’s and men’s parts.

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Winners from the 24-Hour Video Race announced :: June 3, 2009

June 3rd, 2009 · video/film

Winners of the 8th Annual 24-Hour Video Race were announced on Wednesday, June 3 to a packed theater at the Angelika Film Center.

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24 Hour Video Race :: May 22-23, 2009

May 22nd, 2009 · video/film

What can happen with a 24-hour burst of creativity? The 24-Hour Video Race strives to find the answer. The 8th Annual 24-Hour Video Race, presented by The Video Association of Dallas, will commence at the Angelika Film Center in Mockingbird Station at 11:59 p.m. on Friday, May 22, and end 24 hours later at 12-midnight on Saturday, May 23. The Angelika Film Center is at 5321 E. Mockingbird Ln. For information, visit http://www.24hourvideoracedallas.com or call 214-428-8700 or email videorace@videofest.org.

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The Texas Voices :: Old Music from the New World :: May 17, 2009

May 17th, 2009 · music

The Texas Voices, Collin County’s first professional chamber chorus, concludes its sixth season of public concerts with Old Music from the New World on May 17, 2009.

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Dallas Architecture Forum :: ‘Designing for Collections’ :: May 9, 2009

May 9th, 2009 · architecture

The Dallas Architecture Forum is pleased to present its second annual symposium on contemporary design, “Designing for Collections,” with four outstanding speakers, Aaron Betsky, Scott Johnson, Jorge Pardo, and George Sexton, each of whom will share their expertise on how to best design a space for collections on Saturday, May 9 – 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at Magnolia Theatre, 3699 McKinney Ave.

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Private Home Tour :: GGO Architects :: May 8

May 8th, 2009 · architecture

GGO Architects’ Gary Olp East Dallas home has been selected to be toured by NAHB conference attendees May 8.

GGOArchitects is pleased to announce that the Olp residence, designed by GGOArchitects and built by Ferrier Custom Homes, will be featured as part of the NAHB Green Built Home Tour on Friday, May 8, 2009 from 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM (tentative time)

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Dallas Architecture Forum :: Symposium :: April 24, 2009

April 24th, 2009 · architecture, video/film

“Frank Welch-The Birthday: What Does It Mean to Make a Texas Modernism” a symposium on architect Frank Welch and his iconic project will take place Friday, April 24 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. at Dallas Center for Architecture, 1909 Woodall Rodgers Frwy., Suite 100.

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Dallas Art Dealers Association :: Spring Gallery Walk :: April 18, 2009

April 18th, 2009 · visual art

The Dallas Art Dealers Association (DADA) will present its annual Spring Gallery Walk, Panel Discussions and Scholarship Exhibition on Saturday, April 18. The Gallery Walk features over 30 of DADA’s member galleries, museums, and nonprofit art spaces throughout the Dallas metroplex that will be open from 2-8 pm. for this FREE event that allows art lovers to socialize and roam (in a car) from gallery to gallery all in one day.

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Wordspace :: Johnny Dolphin :: April 17, 2009

April 17th, 2009 · literature

John Allen, aka Johnny Dolphin, author of the recently released Me and the Biospheres: A Memoir by the Inventor of Biosphere 2, the definitive autobiography of one of the most luminous minds of our time, will speak Friday, April 17 at 8 p.m. at the Museum of Nature & Science, 1318 Second Avenue in Dallas’ Fair Park. Tickets are $15 general admission, $10 students and members of Wordspace and Museum of Nature & Science. Call 254-495-9976 or go to www.wordspacetexas.org for tickets and more information. This event is produced by Wordspace and is sponsored in part by the City of Dallas Office of Cultural Affairs.

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SKYROCKET! :: April 17, 2009

April 17th, 2009 · dance, music

SKYROCKET! is a wickedly original cover band from Austin, TX that performs a cabaret of Solid Gold-era classics from the ‘70s and ‘80s. In a city where original music rules, Skyrocket! dares to mix both, performing forgotten radio hits with a creative cast of some of Austin’s finest career musicians (Trish and Darin Murphy, Johnny Goudie, Benjamin Hotchkiss, and The Real Heroes).

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Dallas Architecture Forum :: Juhani Pallasmaa :: April 9, 2009

April 9th, 2009 · architecture

The Dallas Architecture Forum continues its 13th season of lectures with distinguished architect and author Juhani Pallasmaa of Helsinki, Finland on Thursday, April 9 at 7 p.m. at the Horchow Auditorium in the Dallas Museum of Art, 1717 N. Harwood St. in downtown Dallas. This is the annual Rose Family Lecture. Lecture Benefactors are Dallas Architectural Foundation and Scott + Cooner. Reception Underwriter is Kathleen + Alan Munoz.

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Undermain Theatre :: The Black Monk :: Through May 2, 2009

April 2nd, 2009 · theater

Undermain Theatre is pleased to announce its next show, The Black Monk by David Rabe, based on an Anton Chekhov story, will be performed March 28-April 25, 2009 at Undermain’s Dallas location in historic Deep Ellum. Katherine Owens will direct. Designed by John Arnone, Steve Woods and Bryan Wofford.

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Dallas Architecture Forum :: Guy NORDENSON :: March 26, 2009

March 26th, 2009 · architecture

The Dallas Architecture Forum continues its 13th season of lectures with distinguished engineer Guy NORDENSON, who is currently working with Renzo Piano on the Kimbell expansion, on Thursday, March 26 at 7 p.m. at the Horchow Auditorium in the Dallas Museum of Art, 1717 N. Harwood St. in downtown Dallas. Nordenson was originally scheduled for April 1, so this is a CHANGED DATE.

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La Reunion TX MAKE SPACE FOR ART tour reception :: Dallas Center for Architecture :: March 26, 2009

March 26th, 2009 · architecture, visual art

On March 26, 2009 from 6:30pm – 8:30pm the Dallas Center for Architecture and La Reunion TX will feature a continuation of the Make Space for Art tour with a reception and book signing. The exhibit will be on display from March 9 – April 9, 2009 in the offices of the Dallas Center for Architecture, located at 1909 Woodall Rodgers Freeway, Suite 100. The FREE exhibition can be seen Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm. Call 214-742-3242 for information or visit www.lareuniontx.org for details.

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Public Works Theatre :: Lower Ninth :: Cancelled

March 13th, 2009 · theater

Run Dates: March 13-28, 2009
Written By: Beau Willimon
Directed by: Catherine Hopkins

PublicWorks Theatre and the Bath House Cultural Center are proud to present “Lower Ninth’’ a powerful new play inspired by the devastating effects Hurricane Katrina.

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Dallas Architecture Forum :: Hilderbrand and Reed :: March 5

March 5th, 2009 · architecture

The Dallas Architecture Forum continues its 13th season of lectures with Boston landscape architects Douglas REED and Gary HILDERBRAND on Thursday, March 5 at 7 p.m. at the Magnolia Theatre, 3699 McKinney Ave. in Uptown Dallas. Reception underwriter is Frank Aldridge.

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Dallas Architecture Forum :: Panel Discussion with Krys Boyd :: Feb 24

February 24th, 2009 · architecture

The Dallas Architecture Forum continues its FREE panel discussions on Tuesday, Feb. 24 at 6:30 p.m. at the Dallas Center for Architecture, 1909 Woodall Rogers. Krys Boyd of KERA will moderate a discussion on Community, Culture and Urban Design.

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Dallas Architecture Forum :: Elizabeth Smith :: February 19, 2009

February 19th, 2009 · architecture

The Dallas Architecture Forum continues its 13th season of lectures with Chicago curator and critic Elizabeth SMITH on Thursday, Feb. 19 at 7 p.m. at the Horchow Auditorium at the Dallas Museum of Art, 1717 N. Harwood St. in downtown Dallas. The Affiliate Sponsor is Preservation Dallas | Modern Committee. The Lecture Benefactors are Emily Summers Design Associates and Caren Prothro. The Reception Underwriters are Armond + Cindy Schwartz

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Writers in the Round :: Belmont Hotel :: February 12, 2009

February 12th, 2009 · literature, music

Catch two creative souls on Thursday, Feb. 12, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Bar Belmont, 901 Fort Worth Avenue at Sylvan in Oak Cliff. Singer/songwriter Trish Murphy will join Dallas-based author Melanie Wells for a night of songs, stories and hand-made sweets. Admission is free. Call (877) 476-3378 for more information.

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Dallas Architecture Forum :: Kevin Alter :: February 10, 2009

February 10th, 2009 · architecture

The Dallas Architecture Forum continues its FREE panel discussions on Tuesday, Feb. 10 at 6:30 p.m. at the Dallas Center for Architecture, 1909 Woodall Rogers.

Kevin Alter, Associate Dean of UT-Austin School of Architecture, will moderate the discussion of Whatever Happened to Great Rooms?
Panel Season Sponsors: Buchanan Architecture and Hossley Lighting.

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La Reunion TX :: Second Annual Open House :: February 7, 2009

February 7th, 2009 · visual art

La Reunion TX, a not for profit artist residency, will present its second annual open house on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2009 from 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. on its donated land in Oak Cliff. The site is located on West Jefferson Blvd, just west of Cockrell Hill Road in Dallas.

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Dallas Architecture Forum :: Juan MIRO and Miguel RIVERA :: Jan 22, 2009

January 22nd, 2009 · architecture

The Dallas Architecture Forum continues its 13th season of lectures with Austin architects Juan MIRO and Miguel RIVERA on Thursday, Jan. 22 at 7 p.m. at the Magnolia Theatre, 3699 McKinney Ave. in Uptown Dallas. The Lecture Benefactors are bultaup dallas and Megan + Casey McManemin.
The Reception Underwriter is TKO Associates.

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Project X :: One in Three :: Jan 21-31, 2009

January 21st, 2009 · theater

The Dallas premiere is only the beginning for One in 3. The National Network of Abortions Funds plans to sponsor a national tour of the play to major cities across the U.S. The rights to the script, scenery, and film will be released to the Network, which will also make them available for translation into other languages and for independent productions in other cities. With this expanded platform, One in 3 has the potential to generate a new national dialogue around abortion, shifting the conversation from the political controversy to the personal reality.

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Lone Star Circus presents :: Le Cirque – Celebration :: Dec 27-31

December 27th, 2008 · dance, theater

Acrobats, aerialists, hand balancers, jugglers, clowns and an international galaxy of star circus performers will join Dallas’ own Lone Star Circus in Celebration – Le Cirque, a Holiday circus extravaganza celebrating the holidays, the end of 2008 and the dawn of a new year.

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