2008 Hiett Prize in the Humanities Award Dinner featuring David Mamet
April 8, 2008
, 2008
David Mamet, Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright and two-time Oscar-nominated screenwriter and director will deliver the keynote address at The Dallas Institute’s 2008 Hiett Prize in the Humanities Award Dinner on Tuesday, April 8, at the Dallas Museum of Art.
The Hiett Prize is a unique $50,000 annual award created by The Dallas Institute of Humanities and Culture to recognize an emerging leader in the humanities. The winner will be announced on March 15.
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- Hooters: 4 pm - 7 pm: $ 1.99 domestic pints / 4 pm - 11 pm: $2.99 house margaritas
- Pearl at Commerce: 4 pm - 8 pm: $3 wells and domestic longnecks / 4pm - 2am: $2 longnecks, $1 Pearl cans
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Mamet is in town!?! Why was I not informed?
I couldn't tell from the Institute site. Are tickets available?
Mike Orren Staff
1 year, 7 months ago
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For more information (it says <a href="http://www.dallasinstitute.org/Programs/Spring%202008/Hiett2008frames.htm">here</a>) contact Dr. Claudia Allums: 214-981-8813
John Meyer Staff
1 year, 7 months ago
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Apparently there is a waiting list so looks like a no go. Maybe if you offer to buy a seat license you can still get in...I hear Jerry still has some for sale too!
Gwen DuVal Staff
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