Dallas City Arts Festival

Saturday Lineup:

MUSIC & DANCE SHOWCASE
Office of Cultural Affairs Stage – Harwood at Woodall Rodgers
11:00 Camerata Winds, Inc. - OCA
12:00 Emily Elbert
1:00 ICMC/Indian Classical Music Circle - OCA
2:00 Fine Arts Chamber Players “Latin Folk Fiesta” - OCA
3:00 F.A.M.E. - OCA
3:45 New Arts Six - OCA
4:45 The Herbie Johnson Jazz Group - OCA
5:45 Allegro Guitar Society of Dallas, Jan Ryberg - OCA
6:45 The Women’s Chorus of Dallas - OCA
7:45 Jeni
8:45 RD Superstars and RD JR. Stars

Jose’ Cuervo Stage – Harwood at Ross
11:00 Charles Webb & Atonement
12:00 The Vince Lujan Project
1:00 T-Richard & The Zydeco Stingrays
2:15 Chris Rivers, presented by Gilleys
4:00 King Creole
5:15 Inner City All-Stars
7:00 Texas Slim & the Love Machine
8:30 Doyle Bramhall

AT&T Dance Stage – Flora at Pearl
11:00 Anita N. Martinez Ballet Folklorico - OCA
12:00 Indian Cultural Heritage Foundation - OCA
1:00 Grupo Folklorico Mexico Lindo - OCA
2:00 Conte de Loyo Flamenco Theatre - OCA
2:45 Dallas Power House of Dance
3:30 Lisbon Elementary School “Character Counts” Dance Co. – Dallas ISD
4:15 Manzanilla Flamenca - OCA
5:15 Ollimpaxqui Ballet Company - OCA
6:15 Millennium Dancers
7:15 Dallas Black Dance Theatre - OCA
8:00 Dallas Black Academy’s Performing Ensemble: “Bloom” - OCA
8:45 DBDT II – OCA
9:15 Dallas Korean Cultural Foundation– OCA

Children’s Stage & Discovery Area – Betty Marcus Plaza at The Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center
11:00 Sidney Lanier Eagle Choir – Dallas ISD
11:45 Sidney Lanier Eagle Orchestra – Dallas ISD
12:30 Sidney Lanier Eagle Keyes – Dallas ISD
1:30 J.N. Erwin Elementary Choir – “Voice of Jaguar” – Dallas ISD
2:00 Happy Birthday Borden Sing-Along! (see Featured Activities listing for details)
2:15 Texas Performing Chinese Arts Association - OCA
3:15 Sidney Lanier Elementary Vanguard of Expressive Arts - Dance & Theater – Dallas ISD
4:15 Teatro Dallas - OCA
5:15 Raul Beryon “MACA CLOWN IN ACTION” - OCA
6:15 Melody “AFI” Bell Griot - Storyteller - OCA
7:15 Little Hands Big Hearts

Discovery Area includes activity booths by the Dallas Contemporary, Anita N. Martinez Ballet Folklorico, Japan-America Society of Dallas/Fort Worth, The Women's Museum: An Institute for the Future, A.R.T.S. for People, Autism Society of Dallas, Dallas Heritage Village at Old City Park, artist Beverly Booker, Museum of the American Railroad, Crow Collection of Asian Art, the Evergreen of Lake Highlands Garden Club and many other local organizations. Be sure to visit with Borden’s beloved Elsie and Beau from 11-6 today.

Evening Artist Stage – Betty Marcus Plaza at The Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center
8:15 Trinity River Whalers
9:15 Language Room

FEATURED COMMUNITY CONCERT

The Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center
5:00-10:00 Barbershop Ensembles Harmonize in the Meyerson

A nostalgic evening of family entertainment as delightful harmony fills The Eugene McDermott Concert Hall by award-winning choruses from Dallas, Arlington, Ft. Worth and Plano. An extraordinary musical experience for listeners of all ages.

ALBERTSONS CULINARY SHOWCASE – Pearl at Woodall Rodgers

Dallas’ own culinary artists shine in this creative venue that brings together fabulous food, wine tastings, food and wine pairings, samplings and so much more, featuring the fine wines of Beringer. Additional presentations may be added. Check signs on-site and www.DallasCityArts.com for updates on the extraordinary line-up of chefs, sommeliers and presenters. Each session limited to 100 participants.

11:00 Mawker Coffee, Tea and Pastry Tasting
12:00 Chef Megan Foley, Tucker
1:30 Tonia Ashworth, Chateau de Fromage – The Wonderful World of Cheese
3:00 Chef Daniel Nemec & Sommelier Jonathan Nicholson, Kirby’s Prime Steakhouse –
Food and Wine Pairing
4:30 Chef Chris Meier, The Capital Grille
6:00 Grand Met Restaurant at the Hyatt DFW, Chef Eric Dreyer - Ceviche
7:00 Wine Tasting featuring Beringer Wines
8:00 Mixing the Perfect Summer Cocktail, featuring the new Jose’ Cuervo flavors

ARTIST SHOWCASE -- Pearl and Flora Streets

More than 80 Texas artists display and sell their original works at a fabulous juried outdoor art show, coordinated by The 500, Inc. Visit the Silent Auction Tent on Harwood from 11-5 today.

TXU ENERGY SHOWCASE – Harwood Street

Be sure to stop by the TXU Energy tent. There will be a fun art activity for the kids, plus NEW LOWER PRICES on electricity for the adults! Register for prizes including $500 of free electricity just in time for summer! TXU Energy. The #1 choice of Texans for electric service. REP Certificate No. 10004

FEATURED ACTIVITIES

Arts District Stroll 11:00 Join the Dallas Arts District Alliance for a one-hour, docent-led stroll. Learn history of the buildings and get a sneak-peek at the exciting changes occurring in the Arts District. Meet in front of the Crow Collection of Asian Art.

Dallas Center for the Performing Arts Preview Center 11:00-6:00 Be the first to get an inside look at the Dallas Center for the Performing Arts. Learn more about the new multi-venue arts and entertainment Center now under construction in the Dallas Arts District. Trammell Crow Center, 2001 Ross Avenue, Mezzanine level. Visit www.dallasperformingarts.org for more information.

The Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center 11:00-10:00 Cuellar’s Kid Arts Exhibition (see Friday listing for details)

1:00-4:00 Docent-guided tours, provided by the Greater Dallas Section of National Council of Jewish Women (every 30 minutes)

1:30 and 2:30 Lay Family Concert Organ Demonstration, The Eugene McDermott Concert Hall, featuring Mary Preston, DSO resident organist

2:00-4:00 Borden’s 150-Year Birthday Celebration: Join Elsie and Beau on the Betty Marcus Plaza to sing Happy Birthday and enjoy FREE treats for kiddies while supplies last.

Information from the venue's website