Video: Watch the Dancing Machine of East Dallas wail
Just when you thought Dallas didn't have character.
Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009
Fine Arts
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North Texas students soar in national art contest
Students from Dream Art Academy in Carrollton and Richland High School swept six of the top 12 places in the Texas Junior Duck Stamp competition, including Best of Show.
Friday, Nov. 6, 2009
Dallas Symphony Orchestra announces Masters of Film Music series
Among the film composers taking part in the series are James Newton Howard, George Fenton, Theodore Shapiro, Michael Giacchino, and Harry Gregson-Williams.
Friday, Nov. 6, 2009
Theater reviews: A Midsummer Night’s Dream and Talk Radio
The production sometimes feels more like High School Musical than Elizabethan, but that’s Moriarty.
Friday, Nov. 6, 2009
Theater review: A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Dallas Theater Center's production is filled with love unrequited, mistaken, exaggerated, and conquered all in a fantastical, fairy-laden evening of color and song.
Thursday, Nov. 5, 2009
Theatre off the Square in Weatherford to present Curse of the Werewolf
Curse of the Werewolf is an entertaining and funny whodunit.
Thursday, Nov. 5, 2009
TEDxSMU performance: Lewis Warren
Lewis Warren blew the room away with his piano skills.
Thursday, Nov. 5, 2009
UNT Dance and Theatre brings Van Gogh to life with Vincent in Brixton
The play is based on the early life of Vincent Van Gogh.
Thursday, Nov. 5, 2009
Waitress turned photographer to showcase photography at Café Du Luxe in Denton
Emily Penn is the fourth artist to have her work displayed at the Denton venue.
Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009
Kids and family events in Dallas-Fort Worth, November 5-11
Even though the slate of events is a little sparser than usual, there are still a few fun things worth getting out of the house for.
Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009
Chamber Music International to present young violinist and six other masters
The concert will feature German violinist Augustin Hadelich, who has established himself as a rising star among the new generation of violinists.
Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009
Dallas Museum of Art debuts State of the Arts in conjuction with new Arts District
The new lecture series celebrates Dallas arts leaders.
Monday, Nov. 2, 2009
Theater review: Premiere!
Moments where characters deliver monologues to the audience are the highlights of the play.
Monday, Nov. 2, 2009
Theater review: Talk Radio
I give great credit to these actors who portrayed various genders, ages and nationalities of callers to the talk show.
Monday, Nov. 2, 2009
Marty Walker Gallery to present Eric Sall exhibition
Sall’s candy-colored compositions work to impose order via chaos.
Friday, Oct. 30, 2009
Pressure building for debut of A Midsummer Night’s Dream at Wyly Theatre
Cedric Neal blesses the stage of the Wyly Theatre with an edgy take on Shakespeare’s funny valentine.
Friday, Oct. 30, 2009
The Museum of Geometric and MADI Art in Dallas to present Geometric Gala
There will be live music by The Texas Gypsies, fine wines, delicious food, and a silent auction which will include approximately 80 pieces of art.
Friday, Oct. 30, 2009
Circle Theatre to present world premiere of A Lone Star Christmas Carol
"We thought audiences might appreciate a modern and colloquial 'translation' of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol."
Thursday, Oct. 29, 2009
Theater review: The Hallelujah Girls
Act, Too, under the auspices of Unity Church of Dallas, has assembled an enjoyable show in The Hallelujah Girls.
Thursday, Oct. 29, 2009
Fort Worth’s art museums to offer The T riders discounts in November
The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth will offer $2 off admission, while Amon Carter and Kimbell will give 10% off in their museum stores.
Thursday, Oct. 29, 2009
Theater review part deux: Rabbit Hole
Rabbit Hole is an exquisite, reflective play on holding back, holding on, and doing whatever you can to avoid the incomprehensibly awful truth.
Thursday, Oct. 29, 2009
CorinthPark warehouse to present Function art exhibit
Function is an opportunity for artists to create large-scale or experimental work in an alternative space.
Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2009
Theater review: The Butler Did It
The show won't win any awards, but it's still a lot of fun to watch.
Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2009
Masterpieces from the Met in New York on view at the Amon Carter Museum in Fort Worth
While these two paintings are in Fort Worth, the Carter has in return loaned two of its own masterpieces to the Met.
Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2009
Nine north Texas businesses honored for positively affecting community and economy
Among them was the new AT&T Performing Arts Center, which received the "community catalyst" award.
Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2009
Exhibit review: Photographers Alison Shaw and Dick Washburne at Sun to Moon Gallery
If you like color, and who doesn't, then you'll like these photos.
Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2009
Fort Worth community remembers local artist Don Ivan Punchatz
His illustration, America the Raped, says more about the plight of the natural world (including humans, too) than millions of words can ever do.
Monday, Oct. 26, 2009
Dr. Paul Baker, founder of Dallas Theater Center, dies at 98
Dr. Baker was also the founding principal of the Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts.
Monday, Oct. 26, 2009
Theater review: Rabbit Hole
Emotions are raw and real and, wisely, director Cynthia Hestand does not go for a happily ever after ending.
Monday, Oct. 26, 2009
Casa Mañana to present Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street
Noted Broadway actor Norm Lewis will appear as Sweeney Todd.
Monday, Oct. 26, 2009
Plano Community Theatre to present Little Women in Concert
The performance will be on December 19 at 9:30 a.m. at the Plano Children's Theatre.
Monday, Oct. 26, 2009
Show review: Burlesque Nocturne at the Lakewood Theater
To quote PegNews regular Travis Bush, "Gawd bless them ladies."
Saturday, Oct. 24, 2009
Winspear Opera House in Dallas opens season with smashing sold out Otello
Dallas' high society checked out the Arts District's shiny new red toy.
Saturday, Oct. 24, 2009
Theater Review: Master Harold and the Boys
For us, the audience, we are changed by this story, and we'll have much to think about as our dance goes on.
Friday, Oct. 23, 2009
The Catholic Foundation unveils winner of the 4th Annual Catholic Foundation Plaza Artists Competition
David L. Zvanut's piece will be on display for the next year.
Friday, Oct. 23, 2009
Kids and family events in Dallas-Fort Worth, October 22-28
Only a little over a week to go until Halloween, so there are plenty of spooky events going on.
Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2009
4th Wall Gallery presents international fashion designer and artist Chesley McLaren
Be among the first to see some of Chesley McLaren's designs for 2010.
Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2009
UNT launches art institute
Academy Award-nominated screenwriter Guillermo Arriaga is the institute’s first artist-in-residence.
Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2009
Theater review: Theatre of Death
Open-minded and adventurous souls should grab a seat and take a ride at Mark-Brian Sonna's masterful Theatre of Death.
Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2009
John Spriggins’ “Paper Dolls” to debut at the South Dallas Cultural Center on October 24
Spriggins drafted some of his female friends and acquaintances to pose for a work that offers his take on female sense of self and how self perception is developed.
Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2009
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