in Henderson
Nocturnally Yours
Known for its great drinks and atmosphere, they give a new meaning to safe Hex. Mixing it up for you this weekend they’ve concocted drinks like Devils Kiss Tini, Grave digger, Blue Voodo, Witches Brew and to set the night off some evil shots like Brain Hemmorhage, Charles Manson which has Lucid, melon liqueur, pineapple juice, sprite and grenadine and Nocturnal. No cover.
Candle Room
3030 Ross Ave
Friday and Saturday,
October 30 & 31
214.823.8193
The Happy Gardners
Rainbow Garden Club Tour
Various locations around White Rock Lake
Saturday, October 3; Noon – 6 pm
Stan Aten asks “What do butterflies and the Queen of England have in common?” They are both on this year’s Rainbow Garden Club tour! Okay, okay. That’s a bit of an exaggeration.” However, this year’s tour has plenty of butterflies, English style gardens and more which should be very inspiring after all the recent fabulous rain and the work it has created. If you are at a loss where to get started, first time home buyers will get great advice from the enthusiastic club members. Stan says there is such a variety, it will be like going around the world in 6 hours.
Tickets are available from Brumley’s Gardens, Jackson’s Nursery, Redenta’s Garden Dallas location, Into the Garden, Bruce Miller Nursery Richardson location, North Haven Gardens, Shambhala Body Gallery and Walton’s Nursery. Gardens are located at 5022 Homer, 5942 Ross Ave, 7055 La Vista, 9534 Ash Creek, 9803 Coldwater, 10808 Sharondale and 11007 Cactus Lane.
Guys and Dolls 09
Jones Walker Home
3010 N. Henderson Avenue
Despite the downpour, luck was definitely with the organizers of Guys and Dolls said co-chair Jay Nolen. The annual event which had been held at Uptown Vision the past few years had clearly outgrown that location. Owners of Jones Walker Home; Tony Walker, Max Jones and Mirabel Leon happily agreed to host the event at their in-town store. The furniture gallery moved to Henderson Avenue to roomier digs and ample parking last year from their original location in Uptown next to Primos.
Works by local artists were available in addition to a silent auction. Nolen said “Our event was a huge success and we raised over $22,000 in one night for AIDS Arms. Jones Walker Gallery was an awesome venue.”
For more information about the Aids Lifewalk, call 214.418.5429.
September 14, 2009
Hacienda On Henderson
Grand Opening
Hacienda On Henderson
2326 N. Henderson Ave
Opens Friday, July 31st
Daily from 11 am ” 2 am
Bar guys and restaurateurs Patrick Tetrick, Chris Faulkner of Lotus in Uptown and Miles Zuniga who owns the Slip Inn and Vickery Park have joined forces and hired Executive Chef Mike Dimas to create a traditional Tex-Mex place in the old Cuquita•€(tm)s house built in 1940. Knowing some of you were bummed that Cuquita(tm)s closed, look on the bright side - at least now you can get margaritas, exotic drinks along with traditional cerveza. Don•€(tm)t expect the same low-key vibe though, the owners promise that Hacienda will be high energy with an outdoor patio tucked under a 30 foot shade tree and we(tm)ve no doubt lots of skin will be exposed under the Texas sun.
Grand Opening Party
Little Bean Shop
5308 Junius Street
Saturday, July 25; all day with highlights at 2 & 5
214.370.9111
Chistine Visneau’s clothing line, Baby Bean Vintage Daywear are just one of the darling reasons to bring your urban bundle of joy to her new shop this Saturday. The cute brick store with the loft feel is loaded with clothing, accessories, gifts and art from other independent designers. They’ve got a sewing machine on site for made to measure and spur of the moment creations and are handily located next to the Garden Café by the Park. Saturday’s day long stop stroller and shop event will have cookies and juice for the kiddies and champagne for Mom and Daddy. Photographer Steven Visneau is snapping it up with complimentary photos from 2 – 4 and pizza from Fireside will be served at 5. DHarris
The Candle Room
Hard to believe its been 6 years since Tommy D (DeAlano) opened his own place, The Candle Room after a long successful run at the old Hard Rock Café in Uptown where many of us first met him. Still passionate about bringing people together Tommy says “we are very fortunate to have had the pleasure of meeting and serving so many unique and interesting people from all over the world, and we thank each and every one of you for choosing us time and time again.” Congratulate them by dropping by this week and say hi as they continue the celebration through the weekend! DHarris
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Burlesque Comedy Show
Remember the I Love Lucy skit when she was in burlesque costume trying to break into the movies in a movie scene– my favorite part was when the star (not Lucy) was shot with a gun and Lucy took the opportunity to pretend she was shot to get the attention of the director and producer. Although it didn’t work out, she got back at them by writing her name on the bottom of her shoe so viewers would know who she was. Hold that thought and magnify The Amour Show performance to the Nth degree.
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Henderson Art Project
It’s no secret that the east side of central is a haven for artists and independent minded folks. With that in mind, the Henderson Art Project – the HAP – in partnership with the Texas Sculpture Association is hoping to see a healthy showing of east sider’s enter the first annual sculpture contest. Seven pieces will be selected for the public works urban art project that will dramatically add visual depth to Henderson Avenue.
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The Amour Show
With the resurgence in Burlesque theatrical performances sweeping the nation and International competitions heating up, fitness clubs and gyms are adding the dance technique to a line up of classes along with Zumba and other popular dances so I sat down with Shoshana Portnoy (shown) over lunch recently for a Q & A about the vintage art form. Shoshana is the owner of Pin Curl Magazine and Pin-Up Photography.
Q: Everyone is talking about burlesque, so what exactly is it these days?
Portnoy: By definition, burlesque means “to make a spectacle of”. Burlesque is a performance art and can encompass a wide range of performances, but a visual spectacle which focuses on the tease, are both essential elements.
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Let the Good Times Roll
No need to work for beads (wink) when you wear this fun and festive piece detailed with crystal rhinestones and the traditional fleur de lis image in front and back of the Mardi Gras Tee by Katy Messersmith of the Katydid Collection. Let everyone know you’re ready for a party to celebrate the 9th Ward, Main Street or wherever you may be when those Saints go marching in on Super Bowl Weekend.
If you’re staying in Dallas, drop by the Bishop Arts Mardi Gras Parade beginning at 2 pm to hear music, jazz and see some floats. The parade is 45 minutes in length and runs from Methodist Hospital to Bishop Arts. The Tee comes in traditional colors of purple, yellow, black or white with a V neck and a fitted silhouette.
Messersmiths clothing and accessories line for kids to adults is represented by 10,000 boutiques across the nation and can be found online. $29.95 per shirt (small to XXXL). Jacqueline Padilla
Hotel Palomar
Cinderella Rate
This deal is so great you’ll want to marry it with or without the glass slipper! Any rooms left after 11 pm anytime during the holidays including NYE will be available for 50% off. Perfect convenient location to Dallas’ party places or if you’re just to pooped to drive back to 972.
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World Piece Cafe
After a few delays, Rene Peeters has opened his intimate and casual restaurant, World Piece Café. The boutique next to A Few of My Favorite Things which carries treasures and art is reflected in the décor of World Piece. It seats around 40 people and the expanded menu – remember he owned Watel’s – combines a little bit of this and a little bit of that from his travels all over the world. He says the Euro-Tex is an international palate pleaser and with his French background, the sauces are scrumptious.
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Bath House Fund Raiser
Annual Art Mart
The annual event helps to fund the Bath House Cultural Center and its many activities. It will continue to be funded by the Office of Cultural Affairs but because budgeting has been cut, a new “Friends” group will help raise funds on behalf of the OCA and you can meet them at Friday’s sneak peak.
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