Events Monday, May 12, 2008
Preston Persuaders Toastmasters Weekly Meeting
7:15 a.m., Custer Road United Methodist Church
Search within: Networking Functions
Advertising Design Exhibit
8 a.m. to 8 p.m., The Pegasus Gallery (Free)
Search within: Art and Sculpture
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
Tap for Tots
9 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., Watauga Community Center ($20)
Search within: Children's Performance
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
Eric Neilsen: Alternative Views to Yesterday and Today
In the Focus Gallery
9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Irving Arts Center (Free)
Search within: Art and Sculpture
Quilting for Seniors
9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Burleson Senior Activity Center (Free)
Search within: Seniors
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
Texas & Neighbors Five State Competition
9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Irving Arts Center (Free)
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Todd L. Thomas Art Exhibit
9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Patty Granville Arts Center (Free)
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Jennifer Morgan: We're All Pink
9 a.m. to 10 p.m., The Belmont Hotel (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
Rhythm & Chaos
9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Fort Worth Community Arts Center (Free)
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Interruptions
9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Fort Worth Community Arts Center (Free)
Search within: Art and Sculpture, Photography Exhibits
The Faces of AIDS
9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Fort Worth Community Arts Center (Free)
Search within: Photography Exhibits
Viewpoint: Kids` Expressions on AIDS
9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Fort Worth Community Arts Center (Free)
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Restructuring Reality: Acceptance of the Human Form
9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Fort Worth Community Arts Center (Free)
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NAMES Project AIDS Memorial Quilt Exhibit
9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Fort Worth Community Arts Center (Free)
Search within: Arts and Crafts, Art and Sculpture
Horizons: Hope for a Healthy World
9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Fort Worth Community Arts Center (Free)
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Metal Sculpture with Rene Lowery
Session Three
9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Creative Arts Center of Dallas ($165 - $195)
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Basic Printmaking with Terri Thoman
Session Three
9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Creative Arts Center of Dallas ($165 - $195)
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"The Beauty of Fo Guang and Texas" Photo Exhibition
9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., International Buddhist Progress Society (Free)
Search within: Photography Exhibits, Buddhism
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
Mr. Jeff's Children Storytime
10 a.m., Barnes & Noble (Plano / 15th & Alma) (Free)
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Martin Puryear
10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth ($4 - $8)
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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When Raven Speaks
10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Texas Visual Arts Association Gallery (Free)
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Lone Star Glass Invitational
10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Kittrell/Riffkind Art Glass (Free)
Search within: Arts and Crafts, Art and Sculpture
Ikebana Imagination
10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Eisemann Center for Performing Arts (Free)
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Italia: Original Paintings by Richard Chambers
10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Cerulean Gallery (Free)
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Donald S. Vogel
10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Valley House Gallery & Sculpture Center (Free)
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May Flowers Old Fashioned Ice Cream Emporium
10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Dallas Arboretum (Free - $8)
Search within: Food and Drink
Professional & Executive Job Transition Networking Group
10 a.m., Carrollton Public Library (Hebron & Josey) (Free)
Search within: The Economy / Employment
2008 Greater Dallas Chamber Golf Classic
Featuring former Dallas Cowboy Jay Novacek
10 a.m., Dallas Athletic Club ($40 - $260)
Search within: Networking Functions, Golf
Computer Basics For Senior Adults
10 a.m., Pleasant Grove Branch Public Library (Free)
Search within: Computers
Discover Scuba
10 a.m. to noon, North Richland Hills Recreation Center ($52)
Search within: Lifestyle
Meet the Sonic Drive-In Mascot
10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Dallas Arboretum (Free - $8)
Search within: Kids / Family
Dallas Fire-Rescue Fire Truck
10 a.m. to 11 a.m., Dallas Arboretum (Free - $8)
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Toddler Storytime
10:15 a.m. to 10:35 a.m., Carrollton Public Library (Hebron & Josey) (Free)
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Toddler Story Time
10:15 a.m. to 10:45 a.m., Lake Arlington Branch Library (Free)
Search within: Kiddie
Children's Storytime
10:30 a.m., Barnes & Noble (Dallas / Preston Royal) (Free)
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Toddler Storytime
10:45 a.m. to 11:05 a.m., Carrollton Public Library (Josey Ranch Lake) (Free)
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Toddler Story Time
10:45 a.m. to 11:15 a.m., Lake Arlington Branch Library (Free)
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J. M. W. Turner
11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Dallas Museum of Art (DMA) ($5 - $18)
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Mother Goose Time for Babies
11 a.m. to 11:20 a.m., Carrollton Public Library (Hebron & Josey) (Free)
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Light and Easy Exercise
11 a.m., Mansfield Activities Center
Search within: Health and Fitness, Seniors
Weekday May Flowers Music
On The Lula Mae Terrace
11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Dallas Arboretum (Free - $8)
Search within: Classical Music
Weekday May Flowers Music
On The Loggia
11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Dallas Arboretum (Free - $8)
Search within: Classical Music
Serginho do Teclado e Companhia
Enjoy live music with lunch
11:30 a.m., Betchee's Brazil (Free)
Search within: World
ACBL Sanctioned Bridge Club
Noon to 3:30 p.m., Burleson Senior Activity Center (Free)
Search within: Seniors
Benjamin Hancock: BitterSweet
Noon to midnight, Landmark Magnolia Theater and Bar (Free)
Search within: Art and Sculpture
Line Dancing
1 p.m. to 2:40 p.m., Burleson Senior Activity Center
Search within: Seniors, Social Dancing
Senior Interior Design Students Exhibition
University Art Gallery, Moudy Building, North Entrance
1 p.m. to 4 p.m., J.M. Moudy Exhibition Hall (TCU) (Free)
Search within: Texas Christian University, Fine Arts
Basic Printmaking with Terri Thoman
Session Three
1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., Creative Arts Center of Dallas ($165 - $195)
Search within: Arts and Crafts
Burleson Area Retired School Employees Association
2 p.m. to 4 p.m., Burleson Senior Activity Center (Free)
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College Of Science Commencement Cermony
3 p.m., Texas Hall (UTA) (Free)
Search within: University of Texas at Arlington
Dance Companies
4 p.m., Fort Worth Academy of Fine Arts
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BCA Eight Ball Pool 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)
Search within: Movies / Film, Food and Drink
Spanish-American business development reception featuring Rick Perry and Eduardo Aguirre
4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Rosewood Crescent Hotel ($20 - $35)
Search within: International Business, Networking Functions
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
Highland Park Town Council Meeting
5 p.m., Highland Park Town Hall (Free)
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Castleberry ISD Board of Trustees Meeting
5:30 p.m., Castleberry ISD Administration Building (Free)
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Drop In Volleyball
6 p.m. to 9 p.m., Rockwall ISD Administration/Education Complex ($1)
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Mesquite ISD Board of Trustees Meeting
6 p.m., Mesquite ISD Professional Development Building (Free)
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Georgia O'Keefe's Poppy
"You Can Paint" Adult Series
6 p.m. to 9 p.m., Boys Ranch Activity Center ($35)
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Cocktail Hour: Grand Marnier Margaritas
6 p.m. to 7 p.m., The Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek (Free)
Search within: Wine
Michael Cote'
6:30 p.m., Trail Dust Steak House (Arlington) (Free)
Search within: Country, Singer / Songwriter
Family Story Time
6:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., East Arlington Branch Library (Free)
Search within: Kids / Family
Contemporary Clay Sculpture with Keith Livingston
Session Three
6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., Creative Arts Center of Dallas ($175 - $205)
Search within: Arts and Crafts
Observational Drawing: Things and Places with Anne Weary
Session Three
6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., Creative Arts Center of Dallas ($165 - $195)
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Steel Figurative Sculpture with Valery Guignon
Session Three
6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., Creative Arts Center of Dallas ($165 - $195)
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Basic Printmaking with Terri Thoman
Session Three
6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., Creative Arts Center of Dallas ($165 - $195)
Search within: Arts and Crafts
Cedar Hill ISD Board of Trustees Meeting
6:30 p.m., Cedar Hill ISD Administration Building (Free)
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DeSoto ISD Board of Trustees Meeting
6:30 p.m., DeSoto ISD Administration Building (Free)
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Keller ISD Board of Trustees Meeting
6:30 p.m., Keller ISD Education Center (Free)
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Teen Book Club
6:30 p.m., Timberglen Branch Library (Free)
Search within: Books / Authors / Literary events
Start Your Own Business Seminar
6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Tarrant County College (South Campus)
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Open Mic
Sponsored by the Fort Worth Songwriters Association
7 p.m. to 11 p.m., The Rig Steak House
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The Point After North Poker League
7 p.m., The Point After North Sports Bar & Grille
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Chess Club
7 p.m., Borders Books & Music (Fort Worth / West Freeway & Hulen) (Free)
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TR Networking Group
7 p.m. to 9 p.m., Half Price Books (Dallas / Northwest Highway & Greenville) (Free)
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Family Story Time
7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., McKinney Memorial Public Library (Free)
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Beginner Salsa
7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Sandunga Dance Studio ($20)
Search within: Latin, Social Dancing
Duncanville ISD Board of Trustees Meeting
7 p.m., Duncanville ISD Technology Center (Free)
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Northwest ISD Board of Trustees Meeting
7 p.m., Northwest ISD Administration Building (Free)
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Balch Springs City Council Meeting
7 p.m., Balch Springs City Hall (Free)
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Copper Canyon City Council Meeting
7 p.m., Copper Canyon City Hall (Free)
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North Richland Hills City Council Meeting
7 p.m., North Richland Hills City Hall (Free)
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Alex and the Imaginary Friends / Project: Citizen / Commander Fear / Wild Cat Revival
7 p.m., 1919 Hemphill ($5)
Search within: Alternative / Indie, Punk
Irving Writers' Connection
7 p.m., Barnes & Noble (Irving Mall) (Free)
Search within: Books / Authors / Literary events
College of Education Commencement
7 p.m., Texas Hall (UTA)
Search within: University of Texas at Arlington
Italy Wine Dinner
Four courses with seven wines
7 p.m., Bijoux ($145)
Search within: Dining / Restaurants, Wine
Johnny & Trixie
7:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., Arthur's Prime Steaks and Seafood (Free)
Search within: Jazz
Preschool Storytime
7:30 p.m., Irving Public Library (Central Library) (Free)
Search within: Kids / Family
Becky Middleton
Songwriters in the Round
7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., Opening Bell Coffee (South Side) (Free)
Search within: Folk, Singer / Songwriter
The Writers Studio with Louise Erdrich
Highly acclaimed Native American author
7:30 p.m., Eisemann Center for Performing Arts ($32 - $37)
Search within: Books / Authors / Literary events
"Austria-Hungary: Captivating Continentals"
In the Countrywide Theatre
7:30 p.m., Eisemann Center for Performing Arts ($28)
Search within: Classical Music
The Foreigner
Presented by Artisan Center Theater
7:30 p.m., Artisan Center Theater ($8 - $13)
Search within: Plays
Apocalyptica / DJ Sista Whitenoise
8 p.m., House of Blues ($15)
Search within: Classical Music, Metal
De Novo Dahl / Tally Hall
In the Cambridge Room
8 p.m., House of Blues ($10)
Search within: Alternative / Indie, Pop
Jordan Mycoskie / Kurt South
Mug Night
8 p.m., White Elephant Saloon (Free)
Search within: Alt-Country / Americana, Folk
Homer Hiccolm & the Rocket Boys / Alexander Courage / The Heart is a Lonely Hunter / Take the Crown
In the Prophet Bar
8 p.m., The Door (Dallas) ($10)
Search within: Alternative / Indie, Rock
Open Nine Ball Tournament
8:30 p.m., Rustys Billiards (Fort Worth) ($10)
Search within: Pool / Billiards
The Point After North Poker League
9 p.m., The Point After North Sports Bar & Grille
Search within: Poker
Blue Mondays featuring Big Charles Young
Also special guest every Monday night
9 p.m., Club 820
Search within: Blues