Join us tomorrow evening at JM Gallery for the opening reception of Illumination from 5-8 p.m. To celebrate its first anniversary, JM Gallery presents a collection of abstract, multilayered vistas by Michael Sutton and Diana Antohe that appear familiar yet exotic. Michael works in glass and steel to create images that evoke satellite views of a radiant earth. Diana’s hand-colored etchings offer intimate views of a dream world filled with balletic lines and glowing color.
Klyde Warren Park Grand Opening
The grand opening of the Klyde Warren Park is this weekend and we couldn't be more excited! Will you be joining in on the opening celebrations? As for the concert, Polyphonic Spree, Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue, and DJ Lucy Wrubel will be performing!
This weekend will include:
- Over 50 FREE activities on Saturday and Sunday (no ticket needed).
- Ribbon cutting, music festivals, children's activities, movie night
- Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- Concert for Dallas Saturday night at 7 p.m. with fireworks (ticket required)
- Great activities for children of all ages all weekend
Learn more and visit the Klyde Warren Website here.
Fall Block Party 2012 - next weekend!
One
Arts Plaza will host its third annual Fall Block Party on Sunday,
October 14 from 12-4 pm as part of the Dallas Arts District’s Art in
October Celebration. The Plaza will be closed off for pedestrian-only
traffic where guests can enjoy food demonstrations from foodie favorites
Tei-An, Fedora and Jorge’s along with newcomers The Greek and Café Des
Artistes. Don’t miss the infamous Cocktail Competition at 1 pm with
local celebrity judges CultureMap Dallas editor Jennifer Chinnis,
Dallas’ Most Eligible cast member and
Paws In The City activist Tara Harper, Mike Hiller, editor of the
popular food, wine and restaurant site EscapeHatchDallas, America’s
Sassiest Lifestyle Guru Steve Kemble and social media strategist,
southern belle and blogger Cynthia Smoot.
Seventeen local food and gift vendors, such as The Feather Junkie, Kruffles Dallas, Noble Coyote Coffee Roasters, Pop Star Popsicles and Three Dog Barkery, will set up shop around the plaza for adults, kids and dogs alike. The Southland Swing Band will provide a jazzy soundtrack all afternoon. Special thanks to floral sponsor, Gro Designs.
Paws In The City, DFW Rescue Me and Greyhound Adoption League of Texas will also be on hand featuring pet adoptions and information. Be sure to bring your four legged friends for a Halloween Costume Contest at 3 pm!
Host, model, actress and Dallas local LeeAnne Locken will serve as emcee for this fun-filled fall celebration.
Admission is free and open to the public.
Seventeen local food and gift vendors, such as The Feather Junkie, Kruffles Dallas, Noble Coyote Coffee Roasters, Pop Star Popsicles and Three Dog Barkery, will set up shop around the plaza for adults, kids and dogs alike. The Southland Swing Band will provide a jazzy soundtrack all afternoon. Special thanks to floral sponsor, Gro Designs.
Paws In The City, DFW Rescue Me and Greyhound Adoption League of Texas will also be on hand featuring pet adoptions and information. Be sure to bring your four legged friends for a Halloween Costume Contest at 3 pm!
Host, model, actress and Dallas local LeeAnne Locken will serve as emcee for this fun-filled fall celebration.
Admission is free and open to the public.
Jorge's 4th Anniversary Fiesta
We'll see you at Jorge's from 5-9 p.m.!
Art In Motion This Saturday
Saturday, October 6th from 7pm-10pm
7pm – Registration, check-in and bike decorating for Art in Motion
7:30pm – Contest judging
7:30pm-8pm – Ride from DMA to One Arts Plaza
8pm-10pm – After party at One Arts Plaza with ISHI
For more information, visit the website here.
SPOTLIGHT SUNDAY: WFAA.com Video of October 18, 2009 in Dallas' Arts District
50,000 people visited our neighborhood in Dallas' Arts District on Spotlight Sunday. Check out this video to get a glimpse of the crowd and the new arts venues.
click here to watch video
click here to watch video
Taste of Dali
Dali Wine Bar inspires you to celebrate the aesthetic beauty of life in the Dallas Arts District. Watch this clip of CW 33's Candice Crawford as she "chills" at One Arts Plaza.
Watch the video.
New York Times: Dallas to Dazzle With New Performing Arts District
Cadillac Salutes One Arts Plaza and TACA
We would like to offer our special thanks to Cadillac for recognizing One Arts Plaza and TACA's contributions to the Dallas Arts District.
Park to Link Uptown with Downtown Dallas
Yesterday Dallas celebrated the start of construction for the new 5.2-acre Woodall Rodgers Deck Park that will add a link between Uptown and Downtown Dallas. This $77 million park will be constructed above Woodall Rodgers turning the freeway into a tunnel.
I can't tell you how badly this city needs that park. It will completely change the complexion of the area.
Read the NBC News article
Watercolor rendering by artist Michael McCann
iPhone Vid of Arts District
Michelle Carrig managed to grab some cool video with her new iPhone 3GS from the 46th floor of Chase Tower (DowntownDallas.org offices). You can see shots of the Winspear and Wyly.
Truth is I'm terrified of heights, and watching this video makes my palms sweat. I'm glad Michelle was up there and not me. This fall I'll be enjoying all the new venues in the Arts District from ground level.
Have to say though, I'm pretty impressed with the video power of the iPhone. May need to upgrade.
The Woodall Rodgers Park Foundation Names Architect
DALLAS (Aug. 19, 2009) — The Woodall Rodgers Park Foundation has named Thomas Phifer and Partners as the architect for the 6,000 square-foot restaurant and the performance pavilion, two central amenities planned for the 5.2 acre deck park that will span over the freeway between Uptown and Downtown Dallas. Phifer was released to begin developing the construction documents this week.
Download the latest press release.
Restaurant Week at Fedora
Join us August 17th thru September 5th for Restaurant Week!
$35.00 per person, wine pairing additonal $10.00 per person
First Course
Tuscan White Bean Soup
Cannellini beans, pancetta and rosemary married together in a tomatoes-parmesan broth
Paired with Martin Ulisse Trebbiano d'Abruzzo
House Salad
Artichoke hearts, tomatoes and cucumber tosses with balsamic vinaigrette
Paired with Terradiluna Pinot Grigio
Entrée
Chicken Parmesan
Oven baked chicken with classic Italian seasonings served over spaghetti and topped marinara
Paired with Ruspante Chianti
Filet
Petit Filet served over garlic mash potatoes and topped with a demi-glaze
Paired with Zenato Merlot
Scallops
Pan-seared scallops on a bed of artichoke puree and drizzled with tomato pancetta vinaigrette
Paired with Villa Antinori Blanc
Dessert
Chocolate Mousse Cake
Homemade chocolate mousse cake drizzled with strawberry puree and topped with fresh fruit
Paired with Sourgal Moscato d'Asti
*Premium wine flight also available for $20
For Reservations
214-999-0009 or www.fedoradallas.com
$35.00 per person, wine pairing additonal $10.00 per person
First Course
Tuscan White Bean Soup
Cannellini beans, pancetta and rosemary married together in a tomatoes-parmesan broth
Paired with Martin Ulisse Trebbiano d'Abruzzo
House Salad
Artichoke hearts, tomatoes and cucumber tosses with balsamic vinaigrette
Paired with Terradiluna Pinot Grigio
Entrée
Chicken Parmesan
Oven baked chicken with classic Italian seasonings served over spaghetti and topped marinara
Paired with Ruspante Chianti
Filet
Petit Filet served over garlic mash potatoes and topped with a demi-glaze
Paired with Zenato Merlot
Scallops
Pan-seared scallops on a bed of artichoke puree and drizzled with tomato pancetta vinaigrette
Paired with Villa Antinori Blanc
Dessert
Chocolate Mousse Cake
Homemade chocolate mousse cake drizzled with strawberry puree and topped with fresh fruit
Paired with Sourgal Moscato d'Asti
*Premium wine flight also available for $20
For Reservations
214-999-0009 or www.fedoradallas.com
$2 Tuesdays at Fedora
Tuesday Nights we are doing $2 Tuesdays at Fedora. We're featuring $2 wells, domestic bottles, margaritas, long islands and $2 pizzas (cheesy, roasted chicken, garden and spinach dip). Every Tuesday from 2:30 to close.
Some Good News!
With all of the craziness going on last week in the media, we're happy to announce some good news. Fedora will reopen Thursday, July 2nd—just in time for the holiday weekend!
Picnic in the Plaza Starts Today
Come out to One Arts and have a great lunch for under $9 at Dali, Screen Door, Jorge's or Fedora. Sit outside in this beautiful weather, and use our free Plaza Wi-Fi to catch up on emails.
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WFAA Extraordinary Homes
Check out these videos about downtown living, on WFAA's "Good Morning Texas". See how life in downtown Dallas, with so much to see and do, is the perfect place to buy a home. Watch the videos.
Fedora Features Extended Happy Hour
You can officially start the weekend early. Come out to Fedora for live music on the patio, $3.50 Long Islands, $3.50 Margaritas, $2.50 Domestics, $4.50 Call Liquors and the band Tall. Every Thursday 4:30pm - 7:30pm
DCPA Lexus Broadway Series
A friend and I attended the unveiling of the Lexus Broadway Series yesterday at Booker T. high. Several gentlemen from Lexus were there to receive kind words from Mark Nerenhausen, President/CEO of DCPA, and a big round of applause for their hard work.
The inaugural season is going to be great! We were even treated to a song from Spring Awakening by two wonderful, young performers.
The inaugural season tickets are on sale now for: August:Osage County, Avenue Q, South Pacific, and Spring Awakening. It's going to be a great season of music and theater. See you there!
The inaugural season is going to be great! We were even treated to a song from Spring Awakening by two wonderful, young performers.
The inaugural season tickets are on sale now for: August:Osage County, Avenue Q, South Pacific, and Spring Awakening. It's going to be a great season of music and theater. See you there!