Events Thursday, January 3, 2008
BNI Preston Park Weekly Meeting
7 a.m. to 8:30 a.m., La Hacienda Ranch (Dallas)
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Going to Texas: Five Centuries of Texas Maps
8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Old Red Museum of Dallas County History & Culture (Free)
Search within: Historical Exhibits, Local History
Merchandise for the Millions: American Trade Catalogs
8 a.m., Southern Methodist University (SMU)
Search within: Southern Methodist University, Arts
My Home Planet Earth
A bilingual, hands-on traveling exhibit for children
9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Fort Worth Museum of Science and History ($7 - $8)
Search within: Kids / Family, Nature, Hispanic / Latino
Treasures from the Attic
9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary
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A Bird in the Hand
9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary
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Dinosaurs Alive!
Life-size Animatronic Dinosaurs at the Heard
9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary ($5 - $8)
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The Amazing Chocolate Tree National Exhibit
9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Dallas Arboretum
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Seeing
9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Fort Worth Museum of Science and History ($7 - $8)
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Neiman Marcus 1907-2007: Dallas Roots, Global Style
9 a.m. to 9 p.m., J. Erik Jonsson Central Library (Dallas Public Library) (Free)
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Medicare Assistance & Benefits Counseling
AARP trained Medicare volunteer advisors will be here.
9 a.m. to noon, Heritage Senior Center
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GISD Art Faculty Art Show
Granville Arts Center Gallery
9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Patty Granville Arts Center (Free)
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Michael Banes and Sue McCans: Paintings
9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Irving Arts Center (Free)
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John Fago: Photographs of Louisiana Cajun and Zydeco Culture
In the Dupree Theater Lobby
9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Irving Arts Center (Free)
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Papa Noël & Cajun Folktales: Original Artwork from Children’s Books
In the Focus Gallery
9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Irving Arts Center (Free)
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Reaugh Remembered: Treasures from the Frank Reaugh Art Club and Other Texas Collections
9 a.m. to 9 p.m., J. Erik Jonsson Central Library (Dallas Public Library) (Free)
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Filming Kennedy: Home Movies from Dallas
9 a.m. to 6 p.m., The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza (Free - $13.50)
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Picturing The Bible: The Earliest Christian Art
Museum exhibit featuring ancient religious artwork
10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Kimbell Art Museum
Search within: Art and Sculpture, Christianity
Coming of Age: American Art, 1850's to 1950's
Art exhibit held at SMU's Meadows Museum
10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Meadows Museum (SMU) (Free - $8)
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Accommodating Nature: The Photographs of Frank Gohlke
10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Amon Carter Museum
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Greg Coker / David Crismon
10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Craighead-Green Gallery (Free)
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With New Eyes: Exploration and the American West
10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Amon Carter Museum (Free)
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Masterworks of American Photography
10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Amon Carter Museum (Free)
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100 Years of Autochrome
10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Amon Carter Museum (Free)
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Baseball As America
10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Museum of Nature & Science ($1)
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Jerry Bywaters: Interpreter of the Southwest, Lonestar Printmaker
10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Meadows Museum (SMU) ($8)
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Patrones Celestiales Folk Retablos
10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Latino Cultural Center (Free)
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Five Thousand Years of Chinese Ceramics
10 a.m. to 9 p.m., The Trammell & Margaret Crow Collection of Asian Art (Free)
Search within: Arts and Crafts, China
New Work by Michael Cross from 2007
10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Michael Cross Gallery & Studio (Free)
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Through the Eyes of the Condor: An Aerial Vision of Latin America
Photography Exhibition
10 a.m. to 9 p.m., NorthPark Center (Free)
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The CARU Collection of Chinese Snuff Bottles, Part II
10 a.m. to 9 p.m., The Trammell & Margaret Crow Collection of Asian Art (Free)
What is Tibetan Art? Selections from the Rubin Museum of Art
10 a.m. to 9 p.m., The Trammell & Margaret Crow Collection of Asian Art (Free)
Search within: Art and Sculpture, Asia / Asian-American
Tom Hollenback "Acrylic and Steel"
10 a.m. to 5 p.m., William Campbell Contemporary Art (Free)
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Open Doors Expansion
Large-scale, site-specific installation works by Open Doors Collective, Austin, TX
10 a.m. to 5 p.m., The Dallas Center for Contemporary Art (Free)
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John Palmer: "Escapism"
10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Fairmount Gallery (Free)
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Around the World in 81 Days
10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Mary Karam Gallery (Free)
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New Members Show
10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Texas Visual Arts Association Gallery (Free)
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Ancient Treasures
10 a.m. to 9 p.m., The Shops at Willow Bend ($6 - $14.95)
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Children's Storytime
10 a.m., Borders Books & Music (Dallas / Greenville & Lovers) (Free)
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Service & Grace amid a Class Struggle: The Story of the Pullman Porter
10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Age of Steam Railroad Museum ($2.50 - $5)
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Toddler Storytime
10:15 a.m. to 10:35 a.m., Grapevine Public Library (Free)
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Children's Storytime
10:30 a.m., Barnes & Noble (Dallas / Preston Royal) (Free)
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Morning Storytime
10:30 a.m., Bowles Life Center Branch Library (Grand Prairie) (Free)
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Preschool Storytime
10:45 a.m. to 11:15 a.m., Grapevine Public Library (Free)
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Domains of Wonder: Selected Masterworks of Indian Painting
11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Dallas Museum of Art (DMA) ($5 - $10)
Search within: Art and Sculpture, Native American
Phil Collins: the world won’t listen
11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Dallas Museum of Art (DMA) ($5 - $10)
Search within: Art and Sculpture, Movies / Film
Woman: The Art of Gaston Lachaise
11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Nasher Sculpture Center ($5 - $10)
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When Gold Blossoms: Indian Jewelry from the Susan L. Beningson Collection
11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Dallas Museum of Art (DMA) ($5 - $10)
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Indian Miniature Paintings from the David T. Owsley Collection
11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Dallas Museum of Art (DMA) ($5 - $10)
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Gabriel Orozco: Inner Circles of the Wall
11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Dallas Museum of Art (DMA) ($5 - $10)
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Maria Jose Concha / Larry Whiteley
Terra Nova: and abstract view of nature by artists
11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Decorazon Gallery (Free)
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Children's Storytime
11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Barnes & Noble (Denton / Golden Triangle Mall) (Free)
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Leonora Carrington "What She Might Be"
11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Dallas Museum of Art (DMA) ($5 - $10)
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Elliott Johnson: Words Fall Me
11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Road Agent (Free)
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Reflection of a Man: The Photographs of Stanley Marcus
11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Dallas Museum of Art (DMA) ($5 - $10)
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Serginho do Teclado e Companhia
Enjoy live music with lunch
11:30 a.m., Betchee's Brazil (Free)
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Team Networking Richardson Weekly Meeting
11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Texas Land & Cattle Steakhouse (Richardson) ($15)
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Grandparents Raising Grandchildren
11:30 a.m., Audelia Road Branch Library (Free)
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381 Days: The Montgomery Bus Boycott Story
Noon to 5 p.m., African American Museum
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Edwin Augustus Harleston: “Artist and Activist In A Changing Era”
Noon to 5 p.m., African American Museum
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Women’s Perspectives: A Journey through the AT&T Art Collection
Noon to 5 p.m., The Women's Museum (Free - $5)
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Michael Miller: Ranch Style / Lawrence Lee: Write Your Music Here
Noon to 5 p.m., Barry Whistler Gallery (Free)
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Urban Engagement Book Club Meeting
Noon, Highland Park United Methodist Church
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Reader's Forum Book Discussion
Noon, Keller Public Library (Free)
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Teen Games And Movies
2 p.m. to 5 p.m., Burleson Public Library (Free)
Search within: Movies / Film, Teen, Video Games
Annual Virgen de Guadalupe Exhibition
3 p.m. to 6 p.m., Ice House Cultural Center (Free)
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Environmental Club
3 p.m. to 3:45 p.m., Max O. Vaughan Elementary School (Free)
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Holiday Break Camps
"Games, Toys and Pastimes"
3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., Heritage Farmstead Museum ($45 - $75)
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Computer Class: Intro to Computers
3:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., Frisco Public Library (Free)
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After School Movie
3:30 p.m., Audelia Road Branch Library (Free)
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Heritage Tappers Dance Class
4:15 p.m. to 6 p.m., Heritage Senior Center
Doubles 8 Ball Tournament
4:30 p.m. to 2 a.m., Coconuts Night Club and Sports Bar ($2)
Search within: Pool / Billiards
Dinner & A Movie
4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Ferre Ristorante & Bar (Fort Worth) ($25.95)
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Stories And Activities
4:30 p.m., Bowles Life Center Branch Library (Grand Prairie) (Free)
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Family Support and Aging Issues Family Roundtable
5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Heritage Senior Center (Free - $7)
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Grand Festival of Lights
“Celebrating the Light of the World”
5 p.m. to 9 p.m., Aloha Adventure Park (Free)
Search within: Christmas Season, Kids / Family
Electric Campfire Fun
Acoustic Jam
6 p.m. to midnight, Sons of Hermann Hall
Search within: Folk, Singer / Songwriter
Senior Center Thursday Night Dances
6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., Carrollton Senior Center ($5)
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Thursday Senior Dances
6 p.m., Grand Prairie Senior Center ($5)
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Preschool Playhouse
6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., Grapevine Community Activities Center
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The Heritage Swinger Practice
A Performing Senior Dance Group
6 p.m. to 9 p.m., Heritage Senior Center
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Dancing: Zumba
6 p.m. to 7 p.m., Boys Ranch Activity Center ($40)
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Maria Jose Concha / Larry Whiteley
Terra Nova: and abstract view of nature by artists
6 p.m. to 9 p.m., Decorazon Gallery (Free)
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Garland ISD Board of Trustees Meeting
6 p.m., Garland ISD Harris Hill Administration Building (Free)
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Dallas Singles Toastmasters Club
6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., Ozona Bar & Grill (Free)
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Master Gardener Series
6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Burleson Public Library (Free)
Search within: Gardening
Teen Movie Night
6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., George W. Hawkes Central Library (Arlington) (Free)
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Barry Pearson Trio Jazz Band
7 p.m., Bread Winners Cafe and Bakery (Dallas / McKinney & Hall) (Free)
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Live Music
Cowboys' house band
7 p.m. to 2 a.m., Cowboys Red River ($8 - $10)
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APL No Limit Texas Hold Em
7 p.m., Fox and Hound English Pub & Grille (Arlington) (Free)
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APL No Limit Texas Hold Em
7 p.m., Fox and Hound English Pub & Grille (Fort Worth / Hulen Mall area) (Free)
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Biker Night
Cruise on down!
7 p.m., Riscky's Barbecue (Fort Worth / Camp Bowie) (Free)
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Thursday Night Salsa
With complimentary Salsa dance lesson taught by Sandunga Dance Studio at 7pm
7 p.m., Nico's Cocina Mexican Grill & Bar (Free)
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Children's Storytime
7 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Carrollton Public Library (Hebron & Josey) (Free)
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Sketching in the Galleries
7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Dallas Museum of Art (DMA) (Free)
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Lesser North Texas Writer's Group
7 p.m., Barnes & Noble (Plano / Preston & Park) (Free)
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Str8Turn Poker Series - Texas Hold 'Em
World Series of Poker Seat being given away
7 p.m., Upper Deck (Free)
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Intermediate Salsa
7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Sandunga Dance Studio ($20)
Search within: Latin, Social Dancing
American Girls Club Meeting
7 p.m., Barnes & Noble (Garland / Firewheel Towne Center) (Free)
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Free Dallas Music Songwriters Open Mic
7 p.m. to 9 p.m., Half Price Books (Dallas / Northwest Highway & Greenville) (Free)
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Book Discussion
7 p.m., Hurst Public Library (Free)
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Community Meeting
7 p.m., Wimbish Elementary School (Free)
Search within: Assault, Burglary / Robbery / Theft, Wimbish
Yoga With Heart
7:15 p.m. to 8:15 p.m., Boys Ranch Activity Center ($40)
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Writer's Critique Group
7:30 p.m., Borders Books & Music (Fort Worth / West Freeway & Hulen) (Free)
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Family Storytime
7:30 p.m., Irving Public Library (Central Library) (Free)
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Mystery Book Club
7:30 p.m., Barnes & Noble (Plano / 15th & Alma) (Free)
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The Goodbye Girl
Presented by Theatre Three
7:30 p.m., Theatre Three ($27 - $40)
Search within: Musicals
The Ark
Presented by Artisan Center Theater
7:30 p.m., Artisan Center Theater ($8 - $13)
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Eyyup John / Aubree Anna / Joslin
Every Thursday night
8 p.m. to midnight, Avanti Euro Bistro (Addison)
Popabilly Muzic Jam
Rockabilly, Rythym and Blues
8 p.m. to 2 a.m., Jerami's Bar and Grill
Search within: R&B / Soul, Rockabilly
In House Billiard Tournament
Handicapped 8-ball & 9-ball rotated weekly
8 p.m., Austin Avenue Grill & Sports Bar ($5)
Search within: Pool / Billiards
The "Circuit"
Blind-Draw Steel-Tip Dart Tournament
8 p.m., Austin Avenue Grill & Sports Bar ($6)
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Karaoke
8 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., The Point After North Sports Bar & Grille (Free)
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