Events Friday, June 6, 2008
Eagles Toastmasters
6:45 a.m. to 8 a.m., Denny's (Dallas / Meadow & 75)
Search within: Networking Functions
Unique Toastmasters Meeting
7 a.m., Mimi's Cafe (Lewisville) (Free)
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Plano Chamber of Commerce Business Interchange
7:30 a.m., Plano Chamber of Commerce ($1)
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2008 Great American Scrapbook Convention
12th annual scrap-booking convention for people of all skill and experience levels
8 a.m. to midnight, Arlington Convention Center ($10 - $30)
Search within: Arts and Crafts
From Power to Empowerment: Critical Literacy in Visual Culture
International Visual Literacy Conference
8:30 a.m., Universities Center at Dallas
Search within: University of North Texas
My Home Planet Earth
A bilingual, hands-on traveling exhibit for children
9 a.m. to 8 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
Search within: Science
A Bird in the Hand
9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary
Search within: Nature
Robert Sabuda: Travels in Time and Space
In the Dupree Theater Lobby
9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Irving Arts Center (Free)
Search within: Art and Sculpture, Kids / Family
Filming Kennedy: Home Movies from Dallas
9 a.m. to 6 p.m., The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza (Free - $13.50)
Search within: Historical Exhibits
Walk and Talk
9 a.m. to 10 a.m., Mansfield Activities Center (Free)
Search within: Health and Fitness, Seniors
The Blues/Jazz Experience: Paintings by Earnest “Ernie” Benton and Daggi Wallace
9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Irving Arts Center (Free)
Search within: Art and Sculpture
Todd L. Thomas Art Exhibit
9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Patty Granville Arts Center (Free)
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Winners' Exhibit: Award-Winning Artwork from IAA's 2008 Juried Membership Show
9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Irving Arts Center (Free)
Search within: Art and Sculpture
Bruthas With Something to Say
9 a.m. to 5 p.m., South Dallas Cultural Center (Free)
Search within: Art and Sculpture, African-American
Karl Umlauf: Natural Evolution
9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Fort Worth Community Arts Center (Free)
Search within: Art and Sculpture
Special Collections - Mapping the "Red Menace
Cold War news maps
9 a.m. to 5 p.m., UTA Central Library
Search within: Historical Exhibits
Stroller Strides
Fitness for mom, fun for baby
9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., Town East Mall
Search within: Health and Fitness, Kids / Family
Industry Giants 2008: Computer Graphics, Animation and Game Forum
9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Collin County Community College (Spring Creek Campus) ($15 - $85)
Search within: Computer Industry, Video Games
Fernando Gallego and His Workshop: The Altarpiece from Ciudad Rodrigo
Paintings from the Collection of the University of Arizona Museum of Art
10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Meadows Museum (SMU) ($8)
Search within: Art and Sculpture
100 Years of Autochrome
10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Amon Carter Museum (Free)
Search within: Art and Sculpture, Photography Exhibits
Miroslav Antic / Bill Weaver / Carole Pierce
10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Craighead-Green Gallery (Free)
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Texas Collects Asia 2008: Indian and Southeast Asian Art
10 a.m. to 5 p.m., The Trammell & Margaret Crow Collection of Asian Art (Free)
Search within: Art and Sculpture
Jan Neil / Marlena Horak
10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Artizen Fine Arts (Free)
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Fort Worth Landmarks in the 1950s: Watercolors by Bror Utter
10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Amon Carter Museum (Free)
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Texas Sculpture Association Annual Exhibit (2D & 3D)
10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Art Centre of Plano (Free)
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Roberto Munguia / Ellen Berman
10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Conduit Gallery (Free)
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Tim Noble and Sue Webster
10 a.m. to 6 p.m., The Goss-Michael Collection (Free)
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Documenting China: Contemporary Photography and Social Change
10 a.m. to 5 p.m., The Trammell & Margaret Crow Collection of Asian Art (Free)
Search within: Photography Exhibits, China
Ken Dixon: Sacred Landscapes: Recent Works
10 a.m. to 5 p.m., William Campbell Contemporary Art (Free)
Search within: Art and Sculpture
Chick + Clix: mostly women photographers
10 a.m. to 5 p.m., The Dallas Center for Contemporary Art (Free)
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Joan Winter: Counterpoint
10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Holly Johnson Gallery (Free)
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Isabelle du Toit
10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Pan American Art Projects (Free)
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Post - Modern Primitives: Contemporary Inspiration from Ancient Culture
10 a.m. to 6 p.m., HCG Gallery (Free)
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Art and Love in Renaissance Italy
10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Kimbell Art Museum
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Los Méxicos de Mariana Yampolsky: Ritos y Regocijos
10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Latino Cultural Center (Free)
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Maestros Tejanos I: Benito Huerta Solo Exhibit
10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Latino Cultural Center (Free)
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Impressions of Europe
10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Alan Barnes Fine Art (Free)
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Nell Dorr: From Everlasting to Everlasting
10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Amon Carter Museum (Free)
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Apocalypse: Images from the Book of Revelation
10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Meadows Museum (SMU) ($8)
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Featured Artists Series 2008
10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Kittrell/Riffkind Art Glass (Free)
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Charles Lai / Bela Taraseiskey
10 a.m. to 6 p.m., 14th Street Gallery (Free)
Search within: Art and Sculpture, Photography Exhibits
BIG! Himalayan Art
10 a.m. to 5 p.m., The Trammell & Margaret Crow Collection of Asian Art (Free)
Search within: Art and Sculpture, Asia / Asian-American
Arlington Collects 2008
10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Arlington Museum of Art (Free)
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Eyes on Earth
10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Museum of Nature & Science ($5.50 - $8.75)
Search within: Kids / Family, Space
Let Them Eat Cake
Cakewalk and tablescape competition
10 a.m. to 9 p.m., NorthPark Center (Free)
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Infant/Toddler Development Time
10:15 a.m. to 10:45 a.m., Skillman Southwestern Branch Library (Free)
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Toddler & Preschool Storytimes
10:30 a.m., Frisco Public Library (Free)
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Family Storytime
10:30 a.m., Irving Public Library (Southwest Branch) (Free)
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Willy Wonka
Presented by Slappy's Puppet Playhouse
10:30 a.m., Slappy's Puppet Playhouse ($8 - $9)
Search within: Kids / Family
Charisma Chorus
Voices needed!
10:30 a.m., Heritage Senior Center
Search within: Choir / Chorale, Seniors
Preschool Story Time
10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Fort Worth Library (Ridglea Branch) (Free)
Search within: Kiddie
Father’s Day
Fridays at the Farmstead programs for children 2-5
10:30 a.m., Heritage Farmstead Museum ($6)
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Julian Onderdonk: Bluebonnets and Beyond
11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Dallas Museum of Art (DMA) ($5 - $10)
Search within: Art and Sculpture
Family Storytime
11 a.m., Irving Public Library (Northwest Branch) (Free)
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Infant/Toddler Development Time
11 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Skillman Southwestern Branch Library (Free)
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Children's Storytime
11 a.m., Barnes & Noble (Fort Worth / Hulen Shopping Center) (Free)
Search within: Books / Authors / Literary events
On Kawara: 10 Tableaux and 20,834 Pages
11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Dallas Museum of Art (DMA) ($5 - $10)
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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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False Space and Time of the Apartment
11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Centraltrak (Free)
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Niagara Falls in a Barrel
11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Dahlia Woods Gallery (Free)
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Beyond the Grasp: Sculpture Transcending the Physical
11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Nasher Sculpture Center (Free - $10)
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"Pairs"
New Artwork by Steve Wiman
11 a.m. to 8 p.m., Curiosities (Free)
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Tracy Hicks: "Global Warming: still/LIFE" / Billy Hassell: "Field Notes"
11 a.m. to 9 p.m., The MAC (McKinney Avenue Contemporary) (Free)
Search within: Art and Sculpture, Environmental Issues
Fabulous Friday Storytime
11 a.m., Barnes & Noble (Fort Worth / Hulen Shopping Center) (Free)
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"There's No Place Like Home"
11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Photographs Do Not Bend Gallery (Free)
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Re-use. Re-source. Re-invent
Collection of metal sculptures created from found metal by artist Scott Trent
11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Gallery 2910 (Free)
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I-35 Biennial
11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Dunn and Brown Contemporary (Free)
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Either Side of Gray: Exploring Black and White
11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Dallas Museum of Art (DMA) (Free - $10)
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Resisting Color: Textiles Tied and Dyed
11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Dallas Museum of Art (DMA) (Free)
Search within: Textile / Woven Arts, Historical Exhibits
Eyewitness to History: George Jefferies
11 a.m., The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza (Free - $13.50)
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Safety Awareness Event
Benefitting D.A.R.E.
11 a.m. to 5 p.m., IKEA Frisco (Free)
Search within: Retail, Charity, Kids / Family
Serginho do Teclado e Companhia
Enjoy live music with lunch
11:30 a.m., Brazil Brasileiro (Free)
Search within: World
Toddler & Preschool Storytimes
11:30 a.m., Frisco Public Library (Free)
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Don McRay
11:30 a.m., Love Shack
Search within: Alt-Country / Americana, Country, Singer / Songwriter
Summer Show by Gallery Artists
Noon to 5:30 p.m., Norwood Flynn Gallery (Free)
Search within: Art and Sculpture
Daughters of the Earth: Icons of Native American Women
Noon to 5 p.m., The Women's Museum (Free - $5)
Search within: Historical Exhibits, Native American
Impressions of White Rock Lake
Noon to 6 p.m., White Rock Lake Museum (Free)
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Seven Wonders & New Horizons
12:15 p.m., Museum of Nature & Science Planetarium ($4)
Search within: Space
Wonders of the Universe & Secrets of the Sun
1:15 p.m., Museum of Nature & Science Planetarium ($4)
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Father's Day
Fridays at the Farmstead Programs for children 6-12
1:30 p.m., Heritage Farmstead Museum ($8)
Search within: Father's Day, Kiddie
A Texas Romance
Presented by One Thirty Productions
1:30 p.m., Bath House Cultural Center ($16.50 - $17.50)
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Journey to Infinity & The Future is Wild
2:15 p.m., Museum of Nature & Science Planetarium ($4)
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Stars of the Pharaohs & Universe
3:15 p.m., Museum of Nature & Science Planetarium ($4)
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United Sleeper Parade Art Show
4 p.m. to midnight, The Meridian Room (Free)
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Wine Tasting: Corks Vs. Caps
4 p.m. to 11 p.m., Farpointe Cellar (Frisco) ($15 - $30)
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Wine Tasting: Corks Vs. Caps
4 p.m. to 11 p.m., Farpointe Cellar (Southlake) ($15 - $30)
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Dinner & A Movie
4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Ferre Ristorante & Bar (Fort Worth) ($25.95)
Search within: Movies / Film, Food and Drink
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu at the DFW Gun Range
5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., DFW Gun Range ($20 - $75)
Search within: Self defense
Texas Scottish Festival & Highland Games
5 p.m. to midnight, Mavericks Stadium (UTA) ($4 - $10)
Search within: Celtic, Festivals, Food and Drink
Epic Ruin / XOversa / The Scenery Fits / The Manic Patrol / Lions Over London / A Sleepless Dream
Also featuring Anytime Anyplace
5 p.m., Fat Daddy's Sound Shack ($10)
Search within: Alternative / Indie, Screamo
"Sex & The City: The Movie" Cosmo Week
5:30 p.m. to 1 a.m., Steel Restaurant and Lounge
Search within: Dining / Restaurants, Television
Friday Night Gallery Series
6 p.m. to 10 p.m., Reflection Fine Art (Free)
Search within: Art and Sculpture
Opening Reception - Karl Umlauf: Natural Evolution
6 p.m. to 9 p.m., Fort Worth Community Arts Center (Free)
Search within: Arts Event Opening, Art and Sculpture
Last Chance Band
6 p.m. to 9 p.m., Central Market (Fort Worth) (Free)
Search within: Cover and Tribute Bands, Rock
Cake Mixer Benefit at Northpark
6 p.m. to 9 p.m., NorthPark Center (Free)
Search within: Recipes / Cooking, Shopping
Ross Allen Wolfe
6:30 p.m., PappaRotti's Wine Room (Free)
Search within: Lounge, Singer / Songwriter
Hard Night's Day
Beatles tribute band
6:30 p.m., Club Dada ($5)
Search within: Cover and Tribute Bands, Rock
Runnin' Behind
The Cowboys Dance Hall house band
7 p.m. to 2 a.m., Cowboys Arlington ($10)
Search within: Country
Live Music
Cowboys' house band
7 p.m. to 2 a.m., Cowboys Red River ($8 - $10)
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Karaoke
7 p.m. to 11 p.m., Riscky's Barbecue (Fort Worth / Camp Bowie) (Free)
Search within: Karaoke
Christian Songwriters Night
Sponsored by Hope Fellowship Church
7 p.m. to 10 p.m., The Pigeon Hole ($2)
Search within: Christian
River Legacy Friday Night Rides
7 p.m. to 9 p.m., River Legacy Living Science Center (Free)
Search within: Kids / Family, Cycling
Three Fools on Three Stools
7 p.m. to 10 p.m., Shady Oak Barbecue & Grill (Fort Worth)
Fred Hammond
Concord Church's 33rd Anniversary party
7 p.m., Concord Church (Free)
Search within: Gospel
Juxtapose: Ancient Art / New Fabrics
7 p.m. to 9 p.m., The Trammell & Margaret Crow Collection of Asian Art ($75)
Search within: Art and Sculpture, Fashion / Beauty
Pinkalicious: The Musical
Presented by Risk Theatre Initiative
7 p.m., Risk Theatre Initiative ($15 - $20)
Search within: Musicals, Children's Performance
Caricature Artist Martha Watson
7 p.m. to 9 p.m., One Arts Plaza (Free)
Search within: Art and Sculpture
Wonders of the Universe
7 p.m., Planetarium at UT-Arlington ($2 - $5)
Search within: University of Texas at Arlington, Science
"My Part of Town" Movie Night
7 p.m., Tommy and Sue Brown Park (Free)
Search within: Mainstream Movies, Kids / Family
John Nitzinger
Live music before & after Hip Pocket Theatre's Cootie Pancake
7 p.m., Hip Pocket Theatre ($5)
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
Presented by Plano Children's Theatre
7:15 p.m., Courtyard Theatre of Plano ($7 - $14)
Search within: Musicals, Children's Performance
Four Day Weekend Comedy Troupe
Improv comedy featuring pianist Ray Sharp
7:30 p.m., Four Day Weekend Theater ($20)
Search within: Comedy
"Write Between the Eyes"
Murder mystery dinner
7:30 p.m., Riverwalk Cafe ($55)
Search within: Dining / Restaurants, Murder Mystery Games
Karaoke with Big Tex
7:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., Little Pete's Lake Grapevine (Free)
Search within: Karaoke
Tony n' Tina's Wedding
7:30 p.m., The Sara Ellen & Samuel Weisfeld Center ($59 - $79)
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The Music Man
Presented by Artisan Center Theater
7:30 p.m., Artisan Center Theater ($8 - $13)
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Jumpback
7:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., Little Pete's Lake Grapevine
Search within: Cover and Tribute Bands, Rock
Terri Hendrix / Lloyd Maines
Frisco Grooves
7:30 p.m., Warren Sports Complex (Free)
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Hillcrest / Apples to Oranjes / Story 48 / The Soul and The Sea
7:30 p.m., The Door (Dallas) ($10)
Search within: Alternative / Indie, Rock
The Goners / Hero in Error / Late Crowd / The J Walkers / Mayeth
7:30 p.m., The Door (Fort Worth) ($10)
Search within: Alternative / Indie, Christian, Rock
Oil!
Staged reading presented by Echo Theatre
7:30 p.m., Bath House Cultural Center (Free)
Search within: Plays, Celebrities!
Dallas Symphony Orchestra - Casual Classic Week 1
7:30 p.m., Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center ($13 - $48)
Search within: Classical Music
Q Cinema Gay & Lesbian Film Festival - Manuela y Manuel
Q Cinema is Fort Worth's source for the best in gay and lesbian film
7:30 p.m., Rose Marine Theater ($8)
Search within: Film Festivals, Gay / Lesbian
Palace Movie Series: Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid
7:50 p.m., Palace Theatre Arts Center ($7.50)
Search within: Movies / Film