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The Dallas Institute Festival of Ideas: Morning Symposium
When: Saturday, Nov. 8, 2008, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Where: Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center, 2301 Flora Street, Dallas
Cost: $25 - $80
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Description
Welcome and Festival of Ideas kickoff by Dallas Mayor Tom Leppert
Opening statement by Festival of Ideas “Ringmaster” Michael Beschloss
During this opening session, each keynote guest will give a brief statement about THE FUTURE OF his or her topic, and then the Ringmaster will get the interaction started among both guests and Dallas panelists, the object being a many-faceted conversation centered around the festival theme.
This Festival will have an urban emphasis with potential for spin-off as you explore the theme for the day: "The Future Of..." Here are the topics, featured guests, and Dallas panelists:
“American Cities & Suburbs”: David Brooks, with Dr. Gail Thomas and Hon. Ron Kirk, moderated by Rod Dreher
“The Environment”: Elizabeth Kolbert, with Hon. Tom Leppert, Judy Pesek, and Michael Decker, moderated by Glenn Arbery
“Global Issues and their Local Impact”: Nicholas Kristof, with Lee Cullum and Dr. James Hollifield, moderated by Krys Boyd
“Race, Class, and the Law”: Maya Wiley, with Kim Askew and Marcos Ronquillo, moderated by Randy Gordon
Pricing -
Tier A - $80
Tier B - $60
Tier C - $45
Students/Teachers - $25
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Some nearby drink specials on Nov. 8th
- T.G.I. Friday's (Dallas): 4 pm - 7 pm: $4 Long Island Iced Tea & signature margaritas, $3 premium pint features, $2 domestic pint features, $1 premiums / 11 am - 12 am: $2 Red Stripes
- Ten Sports Grill: 11 am - 7 pm: $3 top ten martinis / $2 mimosa / $2.50 frozen margaritas
- Morton's, The Steakhouse: 5 pm - 6 pm: Power Hour - $5 select wines by glass, $4 select beers, special cocktail of the day
- Frankie's Sports Bar and Grill: 11 am - 4 pm: $2 mimosas, $3 tequila sunrises, ultimate "make your own Bloody Mary" bar
- Greenz (Dallas / Uptown): 5 pm - 7 pm: $2 beer, $2 wine / $3 appetizers
Some nearby restaurants
- Bistro At The Adolphus
- Frankie's Sports Bar and Grill
- Tempest Tea (Dallas / Uptown)
- Corner Bakery Cafe (Dallas / West End)
- Carmine's Pizzeria (Dallas / West End)
Some nearby events on Nov. 8th
- Target Second Saturdays, Latino Cultural Center, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Cambaleche Teatro en Español: El Metodo Gronholm, The MAC (McKinney Avenue Contemporary), 8:15 p.m.
- Film Series, J. Erik Jonsson Central Library (Dallas Public Library), 2 p.m.
- Dallas Symphony Orchestra - Brahms Symphony No. 4, Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center, 8 p.m.
- The Dallas Institute Festival of Ideas: Focus Forum on American Cities & Suburbs, Dallas Arts District, 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Event posted Oct. 6, 2008
Last updated Nov. 7, 2008
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