Artfest 2009 Preview Party and Wine Stroll
May 22
Artfest is one of the premier Fine Arts shows & festivals in the nation, integrating fine art, kids arts, music, performing arts, artists demonstrations and fun for everyone. Over 200 artists will showcase fine art for every taste, fancy or budget, including paintings, sculptures, wood working, iron works, jewelry and much, much more . There will also be a Live Music Stage featuring local & regional musicians and a Cultural Arts Stage featuring artists demonstrations by Artfest artists and performances by cultural arts organizations from all over the Metroplex . The Tom Thumb Artfest for Kids area will return as well.
Advance Discount Tickets will be available at Dallas/Ft.Worth Tom Thumb stores for general admission, the WineStroll Preview Party and weekend passes beginning May 2nd . Children 6 & under are admitted free.
Artfest is produced by The 500 Inc., a 100% volunteer, non-profit organization whose purpose is to raise vital financial, volunteer and training support for the Dallas arts community. Proceeds from Artfest benefit cultural arts organizations in Dallas.
Advance discount tickets can be purchased at Dallas/Ft.Worth Tom Thumb stores beginning May 2. Advance tickets for Wine Stroll are $15 each.
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Drink Specials:
- The Meridian Room: 4 pm - 7 pm: $1 off draughts, $0.50 off mixed drinks and cocktails
- Double Wide: 5 pm - 8 pm: $2 wells and domestics; $1 off calls and premiums
- The Amsterdam Bar: 2:30 pm - 7 pm: $1 off all drafts & wells
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