Late Night Summer Block Parties
Friday, June 19, 6:00 p.m. to midnight.
Admission to the DMA is $10 or less, free at the Crow Collection and Nasher Sculpture Center.
Summer nights shine in the Arts District as the Dallas Museum of Art, Crow Collection of Asian Art, and Nasher Sculpture Center celebrate the stars of their collections. Outdoor Block Party events and admission to the Crow and the Nasher are free.
CONCERTS AND PERFORMANCES
Dinner and a Show
6:00–7:00 p.m., Atrium, Dallas Museum of Art
Enjoy dinner and drinks in the Atrium Cafe while watching The Alfred Hitchcock Hour: Ten Minutes from Now. In this classic episode, an erratic artist takes issue with how museums choose their exhibitions, but are his threats only a cover for a more elaborate plot?
Arts District Outdoor Performances
7:30 p.m., Flora Street
Experience the powerful sounds of Japanese taiko drummers as they perform traditional works on a variety of percussion instruments.
9:00 p.m., Flora Street
Be transported to a European sidewalk cafe with selections of romantic classics with Tre Versi.
Late Night Main Stage featuring Inner City All-Stars
8:00–9:00 p.m., Ross Avenue Plaza, Dallas Museum of Art
Dance the night away with the Inner City All-Stars, who mix together old-school funk, jazz, rap, and more. The band has been featured on NBC’s Showtime at the Apollo and has shared the stage with such greats as Wyclef Jean, Morris Day and the Time, and the Original Family Stone.
In the event of rain, this performance will move to the Dallas Museum of Art’s Atrium.
Performances in the Galleries
9:00–10:30 p.m., Gallery I, Crow Collection of Asian Art
Shakuhachi Master Stan “Kakudo” Richardson performs meditative bamboo flute in the galleries to calm and still the spirit.
11:00 p.m., European Galleries, Dallas Museum of Art
Explore the European galleries while enjoying retro foreign film soundtracks with DJ Wild in the Streets.
Late Night Soundtrack Karaoke with DJ Mark Ridlen
10:00–11:30 p.m., Ross Avenue Plaza
The spotlight is on YOU as you take the outdoor stage to perform selections of your favorite movie soundtracks. Sing a song and receive a coupon for 20% off a yearly Dallas Museum of Art membership and 20% off yearly membership to the Crow Collection of Asian Art.
In the event of rain, this event will move to the Atrium.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Dallas Observer Appearance
6:00–11:00 p.m., Concourse, Dallas Museum of Art
Register for a Dallas Observer electronic subscription or e-mail blast and receive a great gift.
Late Night Open Lab: Artwork Soundtracks
6:30–11:30 p.m., Tech Lab, Center for Creative Connections, Dallas Museum of Art
Listen to sound interpretations for artworks that were created by students at the University of Texas at Dallas.
Fresh Ink
7:00 p.m., Horchow Auditorium, Dallas Museum of Art
Pick up free tickets beginning at 6:00 p.m. in front of Horchow Auditorium.
Dr. David Eagleman, neuroscientist at Baylor College of Medicine, reads from his critically acclaimed first work of fiction, SUM: Forty Tales from the Afterlives, a dazzling and funny exploration of afterlives that have never before been considered.
Glass Artist Demonstration with Jeff Zorn
7:00–9:00 p.m., Flora Street Entrance, Dallas Museum of Art
Watch flame-working glass artist Jeff Zorn as he creates ornaments, rings, and detailed jewelry, and then explore the glass display in the Center for Creative Connections. In the event of rain, this event will be canceled.
Creativity Challenges
8:00–9:00 p.m. and 10:00–11:00 p.m., Meet in the Center for Creative Connections, Dallas Museum of Art
Teams compete against time and with limited materials to design unique creations inspired by artworks in the collections of the DMA, the Nasher, and the Crow Collection. Limited to ten teams. Teams may sign up for the challenge in the Center for Creative Connections starting at 7:30 p.m. for the 8:00 p.m. challenge and 9:30 p.m. for the 10:00 p.m. challenge.
Late Night Art Bytes: Young Filmmakers
9:15–10:00 p.m., Theater, Center for Creative Connections, Dallas Museum of Art
Catch the premiere of artwork-inspired film shorts created by students from Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts. A short panel discussion will follow the screening.
Late Night Open Mic
10:30–11:30 p.m., Theater, Center for Creative Connections, Dallas Museum of Art
Hear Dallas’s hottest poets or share some of your own verses. Hosted by Tisha Crear of Reciprocity. Readings may contain adult themes and language. Spoken word performances only; no instruments allowed.
FILMS
FREE Friday Night Films in the Garden
Mamma Mia (2008)
9:00 p.m, Nasher Sculpture Center
Bring a blanket and your friends and join us in the Garden for a twilight screening of Mamma Mia, starring Meryl Streep, based on the songs of ABBA and the musical of the same name (PG-13; 108 min.). Nasher Café will be open for dining al fresco on the Terrace.
Food, drinks, and lawn furniture may not be brought into the Center.
Pollock (2000)
9:30 p.m., Horchow Auditorium, Dallas Museum of Art
Ed Harris directed and stars in this Oscar-winning film that explores the life of Jackson Pollock, the tortured abstract expressionist who turned the art world upside down with his shockingly original paintings. (This film is rated R and contains mature themes and content; viewer discretion is advised; 122 minutes)
TOURS
Highlights from the Nasher Collection
7:00 p.m., Meet at the Nasher Sculpture Center
View a selection of works from the Raymond and Patsy Nasher Collection in both the indoor galleries and outdoor sculpture garden.
Return of the Yellow Peril: A Survey of the Work of Roger Shimomura 1969–2007
8:00 p.m., Meet in the Lobby at the Crow Collection of Asian Art
Explore the visually rich special exhibition with Crow Collection Director Amy Hofland as she discusses Shimomura’s pop-art style combined with blatant social commentary on Asian American stereotypes.
Viewing of James Turrell’s Tending, (Blue)
8:30 p.m., Nasher Sculpture Center
At sunset, view James Turrell’s Tending, (Blue), which creates a sensory journey into the art of perception through the use of light, color, and space.
Spotlight on the Collections
9:00 p.m., Meet at the main Visitor Services Desk, Dallas Museum of Art
Mystery, adventure, drama, and romance—explore the stars of the DMA’s collections with Lisa Kays, Manager of Public Programs.
FAMILY EXPERIENCES
Late Night Creations
6:00–9:00 p.m., Art Studio, Center for Creative Connections, Dallas Museum of Art
Draw inspiration from characters in the Museum’s collections and use face paint and other supplies to become a work of art.
Yoga for Kids!
6:30–7:00 p.m., Center for Creative Connections, Dallas Museum of Art
Join our resident yogini, Michelle Mock, for meditation, relaxation, and some very pretzel-like poses.
Bedtime Stories with Arturo
7:30 p.m., Theater, Center for Creative Connections, Dallas Museum of Art
Kids, wear your pajamas and bring your pillows to hear Bedtime Stories with Arturo, told by our award-winning storyteller, Ann Marie Newman.
Tour: Something Beautiful Gallery with David Herman Jr., of Preservation LINK
8:00 p.m., Meet in the Center for Creative Connections
Tour the Something Beautiful exhibition and hear firsthand from the organizer as well as from the student-artists represented in the show.
FOOD SERVICE
Atrium Cafe at the Dallas Museum of Art
Food service until 10:00 p.m.
Bar and beverage service until 11:00 p.m.
Nasher Cafe by Wolfgang Puck
6:00–10:00 p.m.,
Enjoy al fresco dining and beverages on the Terrace and overlooking the magnificent Garden. Guests may enjoy new summer dishes such as the Summer Spinach Salad or a Grilled Vegetable Panini.
Late Night Friday Lounge
In Seventeen Seventeen Restaurant
6:00 - 10:00 p.m., south end of the building on Level 2, Dallas Museum of Art.
Featuring a sophisticated small plate tapas menu, half price bottles of wine, iced teas with a twist and full cocktail menu.
Seating on Wisteria Terrace weather permitting
Sake Tasting at the Crow
6:30–7:30 p.m., Gallery III, Crow Collection of Asian Art
Join the Crow Collection for a tasting of premium sakes from Japan. Experience the flavors of this Japanese beverage and learn about how it is made.
Iced Tea with a Twist Sponsored by The Cultured Cup
7:30 p.m. & 8:30 p.m., Founders Room, Seventeen Seventeen Restaurant, Dallas Museum of Art
In Celebration of National Iced Tea Month, The Cultured Cup will demonstrate how to take the beverage of choice in Texas beyond the basics. Featuring special iced tea concoctions developed especially to complement Seventeen Seventeen’s Late Night Tapas Menu.
Space is limited to 35 participants each session on a first-come, first-served basis.
Summer Spotlight Snack Station
8:00 - 11:00 p.m., Ross Avenue Plaza, Dallas Museum of Art
Enjoy popcorn, ice cream, beverages, Starbucks Creamices, snacks and sweets while listening to live musical performances.
