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LaGrange has got an action packed 2010 planned for their weekly film nights and each month is going to have a theme. Kicking things off for February, the theme is “Valentine’s Day”.

The first film on the calendar is “Sixteen Candles” starring Molly Ringwald, John Cusack, and Anthony Michael Hall in this John Hughes classic.

Molly stars as Samantha Baker who is having her 16th birthday…but nobody remembers!

Come join the fun as LaGrange provides this *complimentary* screening!

There will be popcorn, movie snacks, cheese plates and 1/2 price wine.

LaGrange
2704 Elm Street
Dallas 75226
www.lagrangedallas.com

LaGrange has got an action packed 2010 planned for their weekly film nights and each month is going to have a theme. Kicking things off for February, the theme is “Valentine’s Day“.

The first film on the calendar is “Sixteen Candles” starring Molly Ringwald, Jon Cusack, and Anthony Michael Hall in this John Hughes classic.

Molly stars as Samantha Baker who is having her 16th birthday…but nobody remembers!

Come join the fun as LaGrange provides this *complimentary* screening!

There will be popcorn, movie snacks, cheese plates and 1/2 price wine.

Details:
- LaGrange (2704 Elm Street, Dallas, 75226)
- Price: Free
- Time: 8:00p

I don’t know about you, but I really like Genghis Grill. Grab yourself a stainless steel bowl and pile it high with a variety of ingredients to customize your dish. Genghis Grill’s standout is stir-fry.

Build your bowl by picking a protein base out of 14 options (chicken, steak, tofu, beef, scallops, pepperoni, and more), seasoning it, and selecting veggies (you have 30 choices). Then finesse your fare with choice of sauces; Genghis Grill has everything from chili garlic sauce to sweet and sour sauce.

You’ll finish it all up with a starch such as tortillas, udon noodles, or brown rice.

If decisions make you nervous, horrified, dismayed, or woefully glum, opt for a predetermined Genghis bowl, which lists its complete nutritional value. Personalized or prescribed, all bowls are $8.99.

The cooks will fire up your concoction as your mouth starts to water — all in all, a great dining experience.

Today only, this deal gets even sweeter because Genghis is providing you with $25 of food for a mere $10!

The details are:

* Voucher valid through 26 July 2010
* One voucher per table
* Not valid on alcohol
* Downtown location is 4140 Lemmon Avenue, Dallas, Texas 75219

Cafe Brazil is continuing their fantastic campaign of offering free food on Tuesday at one of their area locations.

Today, the special offer can be found at the Bishop Arts District Location (611 North Bishop Avenue, Dallas, 75208). The offer is valid until 11p tonight.

You can take advantage of this offer by being one of their “fans” on their Facebook fan page. All you need to do is print out their fan page or have a PDA/smart phone so you can show your server that you are indeed a fan. PLEASE tip your server on the full value of your meal!

So get over there and get a nice, warm plate of migas on this cold day!

Elm Street in Deep Ellum is an absolute hot bed of activity. The latest kid on the block is LaGrange which officially opens tonite in the old Cafe Istanbul place and right across from the action packed Trees night club.

I got a sneak preview of the place last night and am really impressed with the vibe of the venue. It’s a quaint place with great seating which allows every seat in the house to have a stellar view of the stage. A long slab of mesquite makes up the bar, instead of the pre-requisite stuffed deer heads, La Grange has opted for illuminated glass-like ones (PETA friendly!), and the element I like the most are the massive glass doors which allow a perfect view to the interior for everyone walking and driving by.

Out back is a lovely little courtyard which will be ideal for socializing during more temperate climes.

For performing acts, La Grange has gone all out and provided a proper green room which is not always a given but definitely a welcome perk for the bands.

La Grange will kick things off tonite with performances by King Bucks and The O’s.

Tomorrow night for New Years Eve, it is FREE COVER and performances by Boys Named Sue and Manning Dickson.

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

In just 48 hours the Snowball Express hits town and Dallas will welcome 1,400 kids and assorted guardians as they fly into DFW International Airport where 43 buses will pick them up and drive them to 10 downtown Dallas hotels.

The Patriot Guard Riders are leading the way in wrangling area bikers to help escort the buses — your help is still needed!

Registration is now open for these days / activities (you must REGISTER to be involved):

December 9: Escorting approximately 4 buses at a time from DFW International Airport to various downtown hotels. Register at: www.surveymonkey.com/s/MZJNF9B

December 10: KSU at all 10 hotels (approximately 9:30a) for Southfork Ranch. KSU (approx 3:45p) from Southfork to the Mesquite Rodeo (riders *may* be able to attend rodeo and have BBQ - awaiting confirmation). Register at: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/M5FQC37

December 11: KSU at all 10 hotels (approx 9:30a) for Dallas City Hall. Then escort kids on a “Walk of Gratitude” (foot parade) to Dallas Convention Center. Register at: www.surveymonkey.com/s/3MSRQX7

December 12: Approximate 10a KSU departure (details still being finalized). Once the Dallas Police Department finalize plans, all 43 buses will be escorted to Cowboys Stadium for a full day of activities including a concert by the Lt. Dan Band featuring Gary Sinese. The goal is to have 300-500 motorcycles ride into the stadium to ring the field (you MUST have a kick stand pad which will be checked to ensure it won’t damage Jerry’s field). It appears that we will be allowed to bring our own food/beverages. After the concert, the bikes will fire up and depart the field. Approximately 300 attendees will then be escorted to AAC for the Mavericks game and the rest will be returned to their hotels. Register at: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/3N6LY9C

December 13: Escorting buses at various times (TBD) from the hotels back to DFW. Register at: TBD