Archive for the ‘Arts’ Category

Tuesday, December 15
Daily Matinee: Performances on Film
The Dream presented by American Ballet Theatre (54 minutes)
December 15, 2009; 2:00 pm
Accompanied by the ethereal music of Felix Mendelssohn, acclaimed choreographer Frederick Ashton interprets William Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream for the stage. This one-act ballet presents a comical tale of fairies, mismatched lovers, and a mischievous sprite.
The Stage (within the exhibition: All the World’s a Stage)
Free with general admission

Toddler Art: Animals
December 15, 2009 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
For 2 and 3 year olds and a favorite grown-up. We will look at a work of art in the museum galleries, then play with our new friends in Arturo’s Nest, the Museum’s kid-friendly space. To register, call 214-922-1312.
C3 Studio
Free with general admission

Wednesday, December 16
Gallery Talk
Blood and Sacrifice: Ritual and Performance in the Art of the Ancient Americas
December 16, 2009; 12:15 pm
Elaine Higgins, Assistant to the Director of Education, Dallas Museum of Art
Meet at the main (Hamon) Visitor Services Desk
Free with general admission

Arturo’s Art and Me: Dinner Party
December 16, 2009; 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
For a 3–5 year old and a favorite grown-up! Adults and young children will work together to look at works of art, read a related story in the galleries, and do an art-making activity in the studio. Taught by Museum education staff. Class size limited to 12 pairs.
C3 Studio
Free for Members/Nonmembers $10 (per pair). All supplies provided. To register, complete and mail in this registration form. Call 214-922-1822 or e-mail familyexperiences@DallasMuseumofArt.org for additional information and class availability.

Daily Matinee: Performances on Film
Degas and the Dance (66 minutes)
December 16, 2009; 2:00 pm
This unique documentary explores the world and work of Edgar Degas, who created over a thousand images of ballet dancers, in their studios and on stage, throughout his career. Learn more about Degas’ intimate connection to the Paris Opéra, where for years he attended performances and watched ballet classes.
The Stage (within the exhibition: All the World’s a Stage)
Free with general admission

Thursday, December 17
Free Evenings 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Arturo’s Art and Me: Dinner Party
December 17, 2009; 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
For a 3–5 year old and a favorite grown-up! Adults and young children will work together to look at works of art, read a related story in the galleries, and do an art-making activity in the studio. Taught by Museum education staff. Class size limited to 12 pairs.
C3 Studio
Free for Members/Nonmembers $10 (per pair). All supplies provided. To register, complete and mail in this registration form. Call 214-922-1822 or e-mail familyexperiences@DallasMuseumofArt.org for additional information and class availability.

Daily Matinee: Performances on Film
The American Dance Festival’s Dancing in the Light (57 minutes)
December 17, 2009; 2:00 pm
The American Dance Festival presents six classic dances created by African-American choreographers. The selected dances, created over a 57-year span, have each influenced the course of contemporary modern dance, and often embody the social, political, moral and spiritual concerns of their periods.
Dancing in the Light is presented courtesy of the American Dance Festival.
The Stage (within the exhibition
Free with general admission

Jazz in the Atrium
December 17, 2009; 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
The Frank LoCrasto Group
Frank LoCrasto, pianist, composer, arranger, and Booker T. alum, has appeared onstage with Pat Martino, Joe Lovano, and Avishai Cohen, among others.
Free with general admission

DIY@DMA
December 17, 2009; 6:30 pm–8:30 pm
Join artist Lizzy Wetzel this month for an art-inspired do-it-yourself project.
Drop-ins welcome. Pre-registration preferred; call 214-922-1311.
C3 Studio
Free

State of the Arts Lecture Series
December 17, 2009; 7:00 pm
The drive to create, the magic of the imagination, and the commitment to their craft—these qualities connect artists, dancers, actors, and musicians. Join Dallas Museum of Art Director Bonnie Pitman and KERA host and producer Jeff Whittington for an innovative new series exploring the creative process and the nature of performance. Hear Dallas’s key artistic leaders discuss the future of the city’s cultural landscape and what lies ahead for the nation’s largest urban arts district.
Charles Santos, Executive Director, TITAS
Charles Santos has served as Executive Director of TITAS since 2001.
Arlington Jones, Musician
He was named Jazz Artist of the Year by the Sammons Center for the Arts, and The Arlington Jones Trio performs frequently at the Dallas Museum of Art’s award-winning Thursday Night Live Jazz in the Atrium series.
Horchow Auditorium
To reserve seats, call 214-922-1826 or e-mail publicprograms@DallasMuseumofArt.org.
Free

Friday, December 18
Daily Matinee: Performances on Film
Othello (90 minutes)
December 18, 2009; 2:00 pm
The San Francisco Ballet performs a vibrant, modern dance interpretation of Shakespeare’s classic tale of passion and jealousy. Featuring choreography by Lar Lubovitch and a score by Elliot Goldenthal, this performance was hailed as “a major new chapter in American ballet.”
The Stage (within the exhibition: All the World’s a Stage)
Free with general admission

Toddler Art: Animals
December 15, 2009 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
For 2 and 3 year olds and a favorite grown-up. We will look at a work of art in the museum galleries, then play with our new friends in Arturo’s Nest, the Museum’s kid-friendly space. To register, call 214-922-1312.
C3 Studio
Free with general admission

Saturday, December 19
Sketching in the Galleries for Kids
December 19, 2009; 1:00 pm-3:00pm
Families are invited to sketch from original works of art. All supplies are provided.
Center for Creative Connections, Level 4.
Free with general admission

Studio Creations
December 19, 2009; 1:00 pm–3:30 pm
Celebrate the holidays with music! Let music in the exhibition All the World’s a Stage inspire you to create your own holiday decoration.
C3 Studio
Free with general admission

Family Films
Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella (76 min., all ages)
December 19, 2009; 2:00 pm
The story of Cinderella has been interpreted by musicians, artists, and filmmakers alike. This version, originally presented as special television broadcast in 1957, features music by the legendary team of Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein and stars Julie Andrews as Cinderella.
This film is shown by special permission of the Rodgers & Hammerstein Organization.
C3 Theater
Free with general admission

Performances in the Galleries
Scenes from Shakespeare, Readings by Regan Adair and Jenifer Crenshaw
December 19, 2009; 2:00 pm
The STAGE
Free with general admission

Sunday, December 20
Studio Creations
December 20, 2009; 1:00 pm–3:30 pm
Celebrate the holidays with music! Let music in the exhibition All the World’s a Stage inspire you to create your own holiday decoration.
C3 Studio
Free with general admission

Collection Connections
December 20, 2009; 1:30 pm–3:30 pm
Take an in-depth look at a different work of art each month. A trained volunteer will be in the galleries with engaging materials for all ages.
Gothic Bed, American Galleries, Level 4
Free with general admission

Family Films
Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella (76 min., all ages)
December 20, 2009; 2:00 pm
The story of Cinderella has been interpreted by musicians, artists, and filmmakers alike. This version, originally presented as special television broadcast in 1957, features music by the legendary team of Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein and stars Julie Andrews as Cinderella.
This film is shown by special permission of the Rodgers & Hammerstein Organization.
C3 Theater
Free with general admission

Performances in the Galleries
Scenes from Shakespeare, Readings by Regan Adair and Jenifer Crenshaw
December 20, 2009; 2:00 pm
The STAGE
Free with general admission

Monday, December 21

Tuesday, December 22
Daily Matinee: Performances on Film
The Dream presented by American Ballet Theatre (54 minutes)
December 22, 2009; 2:00 pm
Accompanied by the ethereal music of Felix Mendelssohn, acclaimed choreographer Frederick Ashton interprets William Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream for the stage. This one-act ballet presents a comical tale of fairies, mismatched lovers, and a mischievous sprite.
The Stage (within the exhibition: All the World’s a Stage)
Free with general admission

Wednesday, December 23
Gallery Talk
NO GALLERY TALK

Daily Matinee: Performances on Film
Degas and the Dance (66 minutes)
December 23, 2009; 2:00 pm
This unique documentary explores the world and work of Edgar Degas, who created over a thousand images of ballet dancers, in their studios and on stage, throughout his career. Learn more about Degas’ intimate connection to the Paris Opéra, where for years he attended performances and watched ballet classes.
The Stage (within the exhibition: All the World’s a Stage)
Free with general admission

Thursday, December 24
CLOSED FOR CHRISTMAS EVE

Friday, December 25
CLOSED FOR CHRISTMAS DAY

Saturday, December 26
Family Films
Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella (76 min., all ages)
December 26, 2009; 2:00 pm
The story of Cinderella has been interpreted by musicians, artists, and filmmakers alike. This version, originally presented as special television broadcast in 1957, features music by the legendary team of Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein and stars Julie Andrews as Cinderella.
This film is shown by special permission of the Rodgers & Hammerstein Organization.
C3 Theater
Free with general admission

Performances in the Galleries
NO PERFORMANCES

Sunday, December 27
Family Films
Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella (76 min., all ages)
December 27, 2009; 2:00 pm
The story of Cinderella has been interpreted by musicians, artists, and filmmakers alike. This version, originally presented as special television broadcast in 1957, features music by the legendary team of Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein and stars Julie Andrews as Cinderella.
This film is shown by special permission of the Rodgers & Hammerstein Organization.
C3 Theater
Free with general admission

This year’s annual Blue Yule Celebration & Sale promises to be the best yet at The McKinney Avenue Contemporary (The MAC) tonight from 5:30-7:30p.

There will be gorgeous works of art from of Dallas’ finest artists.

Some 2009 Silent Auction Items:
-Dallas Sympnony Tickets
-”W” Dallas Victory Hotel Nights
-Kitchen Dog Theater tickets Theater Three tickets
-Sofia Art Academy Art Classes.
-Salon Interpretations
-Rick Silvestre - Salon DV8.
-Sunday Brunch at Mattito’s

No matter where you go in Dallas today, it’s going to be action packed with lots of crowds!

The Red River Rivalry between the University of Texas Longhorns and the Oklahoma University Sooners will kick off at 11a at the Cotton Bowl on closing weekend of the State Fair of Texas at Fair Park.

The Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure will be taking place at NorthPark Mall.

The Center for Performing Arts will start kicking things off with a dynamic weekend introducing the public to this amazing facility that will be called home by some of the citys’ best arts groups. Be sure to check out amazing chalk artist, Aaron Rathburn, outside of Cathedral Guadalupe beginning around 11a (located at the corner of Ross and Pearl).

And if that wasn’t enough, the weather is going to be truly stellar so make the most of it!

There is only one place to be tonite at that is the Dallas Obsesrvers’ “Best of Dallas” party tonite at Trees in Deep Ellum.

The theme of this year’s Best of Dallas issue is “We Can Do It” and it features hundreds of winning shops, services, restaurants, scenes, cultural elements and even athletes. But everyone knows that the Observer has a true can-do attitude about throwing one helluva shindig.

To celebrate the release of the annual special issue, they’re presenting The King Bucks (and others) in the newly renovated and re-opened Trees.

For $5, you can party with some really great tunes and a staff of people who are so looking to cut loose…which your Dallas Observer is totally capable of doing, rest assured.

Date/Time:Wed., September 23, 8:00pm
Price: $5
Website: http://www.dallasobserver.com/microsites/best-of-dallas-party

It’s that time of the month again for Late Night at the Dallas Museum of Art!

Late Nights at the Dallas Museum of Art
Friday, September 18, 6:00 p.m. to midnight

All the world’s a stage at the Dallas Museum of Art! Explore the exhibition All the World’s a Stage and be the first to see the new exhibition The Artistic Furniture of Charles Rohlfs. Become a member and take a sneak peak before it opens to the public on Sunday, September 20.
CONCERTS AND PERFORMANCES

Happy Hour featuring Fine Arts Chamber Players
6:00–6:45 p.m., Atrium
Enjoy the classic sounds of Bach, Handel, Telemann and other composers performed by Fine Arts Chamber Players featuring Sarah Frisof, Scott Pool, and Rogene Russell.

After the performance visitors of all ages are invited to participate in the “Violin Petting Zoo”, a hands-on activity where you can learn how to produce sounds on the violin. In addition, a drawing will be held for a pair of free tickets to the Dallas Symphony Orchestra. Sign up in the Atrium.

Salsa Dance Lessons
8:00 – 8:30 p.m., Atrium
Before Havana NRG takes the stage learn how to salsa dance with Salsa Guanaca.
Late Night Main Stage featuring Havana NRG
8:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m., Atrium
Salsa the night away with the rhythms of the Latin orchestra Havana NRG.

Performances in The Stage
All performances will be in The Stage, All the World’s a Stage, Level 1

7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.
Members of Conté de Loyo will perform traditional flamenco dance inspired by John Singer Sargent’s Study for “The Spanish Dancer,” featured in All the World’s a Stage.
11:00 p.m.
Inspired by Picasso’s work The Guitarist, enjoy a performance of The Guitarist/Outside-in, an original dance choreographed by Michele Hanlon and performed by Jennifer Mabus.
Late Night After Hours featuring The Shapes
10:30–11:30 p.m., Atrium
Stay late and enjoy a performance by The Shapes featuring the Lolli Dollies. The Shapes perform a mix of 60’s garage, lovely pop, blues, psych and dirty rock.

SPECIAL EVENTS

Dallas Observer Appearance
6:00 – 11:00 p.m., Concourse
Stop by the Dallas Observer table and register for prizes.

Tech Lab: Open Lab – Social Mash-Up
6:30 – 9:00 p.m., Tech Lab, Center for Creative Connections
Facebook fans, Twitter followers, and Flickr folks unite to hunt for treasures and join the Flickr photo challenge.
KLUV Radio Station Appearance
7:00 – 9:00 p.m., Concourse
Stop by the KLUV table for prizes.

Artist Demonstration and Book Signing with Karen Blessen
Demonstration
7:00 – 8:00 p.m., Center for Creative Connections
Book Signing
8:00 – 9:00 p.m., Museum Store
Watch an artist demonstration by Karen Blessen, Pulitzer Prize-winning artist and illustrator of the book Peace One Day, in celebration of World Peace Day on September 21. Join the artist for a book signing after the event near the Museum Store.

Showdown at the Materials Bar
9:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m., Center for Creative Connections
With a spin of the Inspiration Wheel and a few minutes on the clock, compete against each other to determine who is most creative under pressure.

Late Night Art Bytes
9:30–10:30 p.m., Tech Lab, Center for Creative Connections
Tech and art savvy creators share work with the community. Finished works, in-progress works, and creators of all ages are welcome!

Late Night Open Mic
10:30–11:30 p.m., C3 Theater, Center for Creative Connections
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

West Side Story (1961)
9:30 p.m., Horchow Auditorium
One of the most celebrated movie musicals of all time, West Side Story tells Shakespeare’s tragic story of Romeo and Juliet through the music of Leonard Bernstein and Stephen Sondheim and the dynamic choreography of Jerome Robbins. Enjoy this Academy Award®-winning film on the big screen, and join us again on October 16 for a special program with Amanda Vaill, best-selling author of the acclaimed biography Somewhere: The Life of Jerome Robbins, to learn more about the extraordinary life and work of the acclaimed director and choreographer.

TOURS & LECTURES

Members-Only Sneak Peek Tour: The Artist Furniture of Charles Rohlfs
6:30 p.m., Meet at the main Visitor Services Desk
DMA members can show their membership cards for admission to this sneak peek of the exhibition with the curator Joseph Cunningham. Not a member of the DMA? Join today at the Member Services Desk.

Late Night Lecture: The Artistic Furniture of Charles Rohlfs: The Making of a Book and Exhibition
7:00 p.m., Horchow Auditorium
Join Joseph Cunningham, Exhibition Curator and Curatorial Director of the American Decorative Art 1900 Foundation, to explore the strange and incredible world of Charles Rohlfs. Become a member tonight to see the exhibition or visit us on Sunday, September 20 when the exhibition opens to the public.

Insomniac Tour
10:00 p.m., Meet at the Visitor Services Desk
Tour the collections until the wee hours with the Dallas Museum of Art’s resident night owl, Director Bonnie Pitman.

FAMILY EXPERIENCES

Materials & Me
6:00–7:30 p.m., Arturo’s Nest, Center for Creative Connections
Just for 2-4 year olds! Investigate materials artists use and then look at a work of art in the galleries.

Late Night Creations
6:00–9:00 p.m., Art Studio, Center for Creative Connections
Create crowns of peace out of unique materials inspired by crowns in the Museum’s collections.
Yoga for Kids!
6:30–7:00 p.m., Center for Creative Connections
Join our resident yogini, Michelle Mock, for meditation, relaxation, and some very pretzel-like poses.
Bedtime Stories with Arturo
7:30 p.m., C3 Theater, Center for Creative Connections
Kids, wear your pajamas and bring your pillows to hear Bedtime Stories with Arturo, told by our award-winning storyteller, Ann Marie Newman.

FOOD SERVICE

Atrium Cafe
Enjoy casual dining 6:00–10:00 p.m.
Menu features soup, fresh salads, handcrafted sandwiches, Starbucks coffees and kids combos. Limited Time Menu Offers include Cajun Shrimp & Jicama Salad and Turkey Pesto Melt Baguette .

Full bar, beverages, and snacks until 11:00 p.m.
Cool Off with a Latin Dance inspired cocktail: the “MojIZZE” a sparkling blackberry mojito or a Smooth Frozen Mango Margarita.

Late Night Friday Tapas Lounge
Seventeen Seventeen Restaurant
6:00–10:00 p.m., south end of the building on Level 2
Featuring a sophisticated small-plate tapas menu, half-price bottles of wine, and desserts.
Reservations recommended for parties of five or more. Call 214-922-1858.
Seating on Wisteria Terrace weather permitting.

Wine Tasting in Seventeen Seventeen Restaurant
7:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m., Founders Room
Join us for an intimate wine tasting featuring the award winning Sonoma County wines of Chateau St. Jean hosted by Todd Ruback, CSW of Glazer’s Distributors.
Space is limited to 35 participants; check in for an admission ticket on the 1st floor near the Seventeen Seventeen elevator, must be 21 years of age to participate.

If you live or work in the downtown or Deep Ellum areas, you can’t help but have noticed three interesting sculptures that have been built over the past couple months.

REEL FX has commission artist Brad Oldham to built the Traveling Man exhibit and three parts:

Walking Tall: Standing at a robust 38′ tall, he’s striding confidently towards the DART Green Line station for Deep Ellum.

Waiting On A Train: He is sitting on a bench strumming a guitar.

Awakening: Only his 8′ head as it is emerging from beneath the surface is visible.

All three sculptures are surrounded by birds which are cast stainless steel and polished to a mirror finish. All sites are xeriscaped with crushed rock and stained concrete.

The weather is hinting at autumn so this is a great time to get over to the DMA and take advantage of the many FREE activities they have going on!

Tuesday, September 1
First Tuesdays: In the Spotlight
Tuesday, September 1, 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m., Free
Enjoy a FREE fun-filled day of hands-on art projects, family tours, story times, gallery activities, and performances for children.
Families, playgroups, day cares, and homeschoolers are welcome!
Daily Matinees: Performances on Film
2:00 p.m.
The STAGE, Inside All The World’s A Stage Exhibition
Free
To complement All the World’s a Stage, visit the STAGE for matinee screenings of classic music, drama, and dance performances filmed at the world’s great performance spaces, as well as award-winning documentaries investigating connections between the visual and performing arts.
Tuesdays: Isadora Duncan Masterworks: 1905-1923 (52 minutes)
This film presents ten complete dances, originally performed by Duncan, with commentary by Andrea Mantell Seidel and Julia Levein of the Isadora Duncan Dance Ensemble. “The Ensemble, a ten-member company based in Miami, performs and tours Isadora’s original repertory from the early lyrical works to the later tragic and heroic dances.”

Wednesday, September 2

Daily Matinees: Performances on Film
2:00 p.m.
The STAGE, Inside All The World’s A Stage Exhibition
Free
To complement All the World’s a Stage, visit the STAGE for matinee screenings of classic music, drama, and dance performances filmed at the world’s great performance spaces, as well as award-winning documentaries investigating connections between the visual and performing arts.
Wednesdays: Dances of India (53 minutes)
This film presents a rich variety of classical and folk dances of India, including Kummi, Karagam, Poikkal Kudirai, and Pinnal Kolattam.

Thursday, September 3

Daily Matinees: Performances on Film
2:00 p.m.
The STAGE, Inside All The World’s A Stage Exhibition
Free
To complement All the World’s a Stage, visit the STAGE for matinee screenings of classic music, drama, and dance performances filmed at the world’s great performance spaces, as well as award-winning documentaries investigating connections between the visual and performing arts.
Thursdays: Romare Bearden: Visual Jazz (28 minutes)
Narrated by acclaimed musician Wynton Marsalis, this film draws parallels between jazz and the art of Romare Bearden. In addition to interviews with curators, printmakers, and scholars, it also features footage of Bearden at work in his studio.

Thursday Night Live presented by Texas Instruments
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. (individual program times vary)
Atrium, galleries, C3 (most programs meet at Visitor Services Desk)
Free
Reservations: Not Required

Jazz in the Atrium
Ms. Sandra Kaye
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Atrium
Free
Sandra Kaye, a mainstay on the Dallas jazz scene, performs after recently returning from an international tour.

Sketching in the Galleries
Led by Brad Ford Smith
7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Free
Meet at the Hamon Visitor Services Desk
Improve your drawing ability with direct instruction from professional and practicing artists. All levels of experience are welcome. Bring your pencils and sketchbooks.
Make It/Take It
6:30–8:30 p.m., Free
Belly up to the Materials Bar and try a new material or technique to expand your artistic imagination. Beginners and experts welcome.
Friday, September 4

Daily Matinees: Performances on Film
2:00 p.m.
The STAGE, Inside All The World’s A Stage Exhibition
Free
To complement All the World’s a Stage, visit the STAGE for matinee screenings of classic music, drama, and dance performances filmed at the world’s great performance spaces, as well as award-winning documentaries investigating connections between the visual and performing arts.
Fridays: The Blues: Feel Like Going Home (110 minutes)
Directed by Martin Scorsese, Feel Like Going Home explores and celebrates the Blues. The film features original performances by acclaimed musicians like Taj Mahal and Keb’ Mo’ as well as archival footage of musical legends Lead Belly, Muddy Waters, and John Lee Hooker, among others.

Saturday, September 5

Family Experiences: Family Film
2:00 p.m.
C3 Theater
Free with admission to the Museum
Behind the Scenes with David Hockney: The Illusion of Depth (30 min., ages 5 and up)

Family Experiences: Studio Creations
1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Studio, C3
Free with general admission
Create crowns of peace out of unique materials inspired by crowns in the Museum’s collections.

Performances in the Galleries
2:00 p.m.
The STAGE, inside All The World’s a Stage Exhibition
Free with general admission
Classical Lute Music inspired by Paolini’s “Bacchic Concert”, Everett Redburn

Sunday, September 6

Family Experiences: Family Film
2:00 p.m.
C3 Theater
Free with admission to the Museum
Behind the Scenes with David Hockney: The Illusion of Depth (30 min., ages 5 and up)

Family Experiences: Studio Creations
1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Studio, C3
Free with general admission
Create crowns of peace out of unique materials inspired by crowns in the Museum’s collections.

Family Experiences: Collection Connections
1:30–3:30 p.m.
Free with admission to the Museum
Lady Bolon K’an, Arts of the Americas, Level 4
Take an in-depth look at a different work of art each month through our Collection Connections. A trained volunteer will be in the galleries with engaging interactive materials for all ages to discover.

Performances in the Galleries
2:00 p.m.
The STAGE, inside All The World’s a Stage Exhibition
Free with general admission
Classical Lute Music inspired by Paolini’s “Bacchic Concert”, Everett Redburn