in Fair Park
9th Annual Texas Mardi Gras
There are twenty C & W bands including Eli Young Band, Gary Kyle (shown), Kevin Fowler, Sean McConnell among otherson four main stages . They expect 10,000 claim it is DFW’s Largest Head Sucking, Tail Pinching Mardi Gras Party!
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The Claremont Trio
“... astonishing facility and ensemble precision.” -Washington Post
After having performed at the Kennedy Center in Washington and Carnegie Hall this fall as part of their 10th anniversary season, the Claremont Trio is currently on a nationwide tour and will be performing for one night only as part of the Dallas Chamber Music’s season.
The trio made up of twin sisters Emily Bruskin (violin) and Julia Bruskin (cello) with Donna Kwong (piano) was formed in 1999 by the girls at The Juilliard School.
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Call to Artist and Artist Lecturer
Every year, artists from all ethnicities and creeds are chosen to be represented in the Latino Cultural Centers annual Hecho en Dallas (Made in Dallas) exhibition show. That’s the thing about art; Talent is colorless! If you choose to enter, the 7th annual show will make it possible to realize a dream of having work seen in a gallery setting, admired and possibly purchased.
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Art in the Hood VIII Studio Tour
Each year at this time, this group of established artists whose works are sought after nationally and internationally open their studios for demonstrations and discussion. Located in the Southeast Dallas area within close proximity, there’s nothing “hoody” about it.
The piece shown is by Leila Strauch of Brazil. Strauch learned her craft while sitting quietly in church studying the stained glass as a child. Her Mother would reward her quietness by taken her around to the church windows afterward so she could study the glass pieces in detail.
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Art in the District - a collector fair
Wanna really get your art jones fulfilled in one place? The first annual Art in the District collector fair brings together an array of contemporary artists and galleries in an exhibit that promises to have something for art lovers of all shapes and sizes – from the savvy collector to potential first-time buyers.
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Fat Tuesday Party!
Wonder no more about what to do on Fat Tuesday. A Mardi Gras party for the public will be held in a groovy event/listening lounge and is complete with a crazy DJ, Nawlins’ favorite noshes and Mini-Tini’s by Shaker Vodka. Domestic beers will be available for $2 and are cash only. And that’s just the beginning.
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in Home
Savor the Arts in 972
Artists Mike Ledoux, Mikki Mallo, Shane Pennington, Bob Poe and Rene Vandevere will have works on display during Tre Amici’s quarterly chosen charity benefeciary, St. Jude Hospital. Passed hors d’oeuvres and wine, art and silent auction pieces will be available at the complimentary event.
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New Roof Top Patio
Japanese restaurant Tei-An has finally opened their rooftop lounge and it includes a fireplace for cozying up to the view! They’ll serve appetizers and drinks on the roof between 5:30 until 2 am Tuesday through Sunday.
Tei-An
One Arts PLAZa
1722 Routh Street
214.220.2828
Nouvelle Vague w/ Shock of Pleasure
At the Granada this Friday, the 12th!Shores of White Rock Lake
16th Annual Corazon Exhibit
Curated by Jose Vargas, many artists look forward to participating in this annual event during the month of love. The artists participating in the show must create works that are an interpretation of the human heart. Each one represents the unique artists from whimsical to philosophical.
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Playboy Illustration Lecture
Special guest Aaron Baker, Curator of the Playboy Collection and the one man who probably knows more about the iconic publication’s history than anyone else – besides Hef, of course – will host the discussion about the collection, which is being held in conjunction with the Heritage auction of more than 100 pieces of original Playboy paintings and drawings during its Vintage Comics and Comic Art event on February 25-27.
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Texas Black Film Festival
In addition to the many entertaining and thought provoking shorts, documentaries, romantic comedies and much more, there are also workshops and discussions like “How to Get that Big Budget Look on an Indie Budget”. Highlights include special screenings at the Dallas Holocaust Museum and the Dallas Museum of Art and during happy hour, you’ll have time to get a cocktail between the shorts such as Thank you for Washing starring Lakshmi Manchu (shown).
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14th Annual International Festival
Teatro Dallas, celebrating 25 years will hold its 14th International Festival and Workshop. The event will be celebrated with works of theatrical performances every weekend in February either at the Latino Cultural Center or Teatro Dallas’ permanent home on Record Crossing on the Trinity River. Groups groups from Mexico, Spain, Belgium and the United States will perform according to director Cora Cordona.
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Dallas Contemporary
After a lot of reconstruction and a few delays, the Dallas Contemporary is re-opening at its new location in the Design District.
An exhibit, Warnings & Instructions by James Gilbert seems an apropos title for the inaugural show of the new space and the artists will be in attendance. Gilbert’s work is a large-scale site specific installation and is described as “a pink airplane fuselage in three parts overpowering nearby teetering life boats in unsettling analysis of travel safety and security.” His pience includes multi-media sculptures, audio as well as a visual component.
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For Him
Their Black Label lines includes this shirt in white with red stripes just in time for Valentines Day. It also comes in a beautiful Magenta for men who know it would be in their best interest to show their sensitive side to women in bars.
The 2 ply broadcloth is European cut with a cut-away collar and square French cuffs. For a custom fitting of if you know your measurements, contact Kim Barnes. $149.
Kim Barnes
J. Hilburn Men’s Clothier
214.796.6131
Grand ReOpening Part II
From the Ends of the Earth
The Home furnishings, accessories and artisan store that carries an enormous selection of products produced and purchased at Fair Trade prices and paid to village workers throughout the world will reopen after moving into larger digs. They carry furniture, clothing, bedding, musical instruments, writing journals and other culturally interesting things you won’t find anywhere else. Festivities include complimentary massages from 4 -6 with give-aways during this time, cooking demonstrations from 5 – 7, Palm Readings from 6 - 8, complimentary nibbles, beer and wine from 6 - 10 and a Flamenco Performance by Pedro Partida from 7 – 10 pm.
From the Ends of the Earth
835 W. Davis
Dallas, Texas 75208
214.942.1030
Saturday, February 6; 10 am – 10 pm
Complimentary event
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