Theater/Concert Review: Rain - Tribute to The Beatles

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Baby boomers were still ‘twisting and shouting’ and the grade school aged girl standing in the seat next to us was belting out lyrics to "Give Peace a Chance."

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How to Navigate a Wine Tasting Festival

Breeze through like a pro when you learn what to do, how to prepare, when to arrive, what to wear, how to take risks, and even how to gracefully ditch wines you don't care for.

Dallas Museum of Art

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The DMA offers a wonderful collection of art, various interesting special exhibitions, as well as concerts, hands-on programs, tours, lectures, and more.

Dallas Museum of Art: Know Before You go

Know Before You Go

You want to stay up late, sip wine, giggle with friends, and mingle around? They have that. You want to sway to smooth jazz? They have that too.

Dallas Museum of Art: Special Offers

Special Offers

Special offers such as FREE admission days when you can examine the permanent collection, take a tour, hear a lecture, and much more.

Art: How to View, Appreciate, & Discuss

How To

Next time you stroll through a museum, whether or not you figure out what the artist was thinking, here are some questions to get yourself thinking.

Nasher Sculpture Center

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Home to the renowned Raymond and Patsy Nasher Collection, the Nasher Sculpture Center is devoted to the exhibition and preservation of modern sculpture.

Nasher Sculpture Center: Know Before You go

Know Before You Go

Information about when to visit the Nasher as well as what you can expect ... like an outdoor sculpture garden and selected pieces from Picasso, Matisse, Rodin, and Gauguin.

Nasher Sculpture Center: Special Offers

Special Offers

Admission to the Nasher is FREE on the first Saturday of each month. Arrive early though while the kids are still at home watching cartoons.

Art: How to View, Appreciate, & Discuss

How To

Next time you stroll through a museum, whether or not you figure out what the artist was thinking, here are some questions to get yourself thinking.

The Winspear Opera House

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No longer just a glimmer of hope from decades past, the Dallas Arts District is now a cluster of Dallas gems, with the glowing crimson Winspear Opera House as its ruby.

The Winspear: More Than an Opera House

Know Before You Go

Find out more about the Winspear theater chamber, parking, transportation options, dress, etiquette, dining, tickets, dos and don'ts, etc.

The Winspear: Show Reviews

Event Reviews

Reviews of currently running and/or previous productions performed at the Winspear Opera House in the AT&T Performing Arts Center.

Seating at the Winspear Opera House

Seating Options

Tips from volunteer ushers at the Winspear, along with a good deal of personal experience, have resulted in this collection of information regarding our thoughts on seating options.

The Winspear: Special Offers

Special Offers

Special offers from the Winspear including FREE outdoor concerts, simulcasts, arts events, and even a chance to perform onstage yourself as an extra!

The Dallas Opera

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An exhilarating showcase of ornate costuming, elaborate scenery, dramatic singing actors, and racy plots about life, death, sex, political intrigue, mistaken identities, and more.

The Dallas Opera: Know Before You Go

Know Before You Go

Information about strolling through the lobby in formalwear, attend a pre-concert lecture, hear masterpieces from classical musicians, and party like it's 1799.

The Dallas Opera: Opera Reviews

Event Reviews

Reviews of currently running and/or previous productions by The Dallas Opera performed at the Winspear Opera House at the AT&T Performing Arts Center.

The Winspear: More Than an Opera House

Know Before You Go

Find out more about the Winspear theater chamber, parking, transportation options, dress, etiquette, dining, tickets, dos and don'ts, etc.

Seating at the Winspear Opera House

Seating Options

Tips from volunteer ushers at the Winspear, along with a good deal of personal experience, have resulted in this collection of information regarding our thoughts on seating options.

The Dallas Opera: Special Offers

Special Offers

Special offers from The Dallas Opera including how you can perform under the lights with opera legends as a supernumerary (onstage 'extra').

Opera: A Beginner's Guide

How To

Information about opera such as what it is, what to wear, performance dos and dont's, explanation of vocal categories, list of popular operas, etc.

Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center

Information

The Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center is regal indeed, but it's also comfortable and relaxed with a staff that is casual, friendly, and extremely helpful.

Symphony at the Meyerson: Know Before You Go

Know Before You Go

If your last experience with orchestra was of the “Electric Light” variety or was a junior high school band recital, then you may have a pleasant surprise in store. Just think ‘movie music.’

Meyerson Symphony Center: Concert Reviews

Event Reviews

Read reviews of currently running and/or previous productions performed by The Dallas Symphony and others at the Meyerson Symphony Center.

Seating at the Meyerson

Seating Options

In a center known for unsurpassed acoustics and unobstructed lines of sight, we’ve been pleased with our seating options - but for different reasons. Here’s our run down of each.

Meyerson Symphony Center: Special Offers

Special Offers

Special offers from the Meyerson including FREE tours along with a FREE monthly 30 minute recital demonstration of the center’s impressive 4,535 pipe concert organ.

Terms To Know Before Attending The Symphony

How To

Need to know the difference between a symphony and the orchestra? An ensemble and a concerto? Fanfare and a requiem? We've got easy-to-understand answers.

Dallas Symphony Orchestra

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This world-class orchestra performs in one of the world's finest concert halls with a mission to entertain, inspire, and change lives through musical excellence.

Symphony at the Meyerson: Know Before You Go

Know Before You Go

If your last experience with orchestra was of the "Electric Light" variety or was a junior high school band recital, then you may have a pleasant surprise in store. Just think 'movie music.'

Dallas Symphony Orchestra: Concert Reviews

Event Reviews

Reviews of currently running and/or previous Dallas Symphony Orchestra productions performed at the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center.

Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center

Information

The Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center is regal indeed, but it's also comfortable and relaxed with a staff that is casual, friendly, and extremely helpful.

Seating at the Meyerson

Seating Options

In a center known for unsurpassed acoustics and unobstructed lines of sight, we've been pleased with our seating options - but for different reasons. Here's our run down of each.

Meyerson Symphony Center: Special Offers

Special Offers

Special offers from the Meyerson including FREE tours along with a FREE monthly 30 minute recital demonstration of the center's impressive 4,535 pipe concert organ.

Terms To Know Before Attending The Symphony

How To

Need to know the difference between a symphony and the orchestra? An ensemble and a concerto? Fanfare and a requiem? We've got easy-to-understand answers.

Dallas Wind Symphony

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DWS is the leading professional civilian wind band in the US, and their concerts are billed as “a let-your-hair-down, relax-and-have-some-fun kind of series”. We agree.

Dallas Wind Symphony: Know Before You Go

Know Before You Go

Information about dressing for Dallas Wind Symphony concerts as well as seating considerations and maps and directions. Clssical music knowledge optional.

Dallas Wind Symphony: Concert Reviews

Event Reviews

Reviews of currently running and/or previous Dallas Symphony Orchestra productions performed at the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center.

Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center

Information

The Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center is regal indeed, but it's also comfortable and relaxed with a staff that is casual, friendly, and extremely helpful.

Seating at the Meyerson

Seating Options

In a center known for unsurpassed acoustics and unobstructed lines of sight, we've been pleased with our seating options - but for different reasons. Here's our run down of each.

Meyerson Symphony Center: Special Offers

Special Offers

Special offers from the Meyerson including FREE tours along with a FREE monthly 30 minute recital demonstration of the center's impressive 4,535 pipe concert organ.

Terms To Know Before Attending The Symphony

How To

Need to know the difference between a symphony and the orchestra? An ensemble and a concerto? Fanfare and a requiem? We've got easy-to-understand answers.

Dallas Theater Center at the Wyly Theatre

Information

DTC is one of the leading regional theaters in the country, produces classic as well as contemporary plays, and performs for over 90,000 North Texans annually.

Know Before You Go

Dallas Theater Center: Know Before You Go

Information about dressing for Dallas Theater Center productions as well as seating considerations and maps and directions.

Dallas Theater Center: Theater Reviews

Event Reviews

Reviews of currently running and/or previous Dallas Theater Center productions performed at the Kalita Humphreys Theater and the Wyly Theatre in the AT&T Performing Arts Center.

Dallas Theater Center: Special Offers

Special Offers

Special offers from Dallas Theater Center. See world-class live theater for as little as a penny as well as special 'student rush' discounts.

Dallas Summer Musicals

Information

Dallas Summer Musicals has been entertaining North Texas audiences with Broadway type musical theater and live entertainment since 1941.

Dallas Summer Musicals: Know Before You Go

Know Before You Go

Find out more about parking at the Music Hall, transportation options (DART drops off right at the door), dress, etiquette, dining, drinks, and more.

Dallas Summer Musicals: Theater Reviews

Event Reviews

Reviews of currently running and/or previous productions performed by Dallas Summer Musicals at the Music Hall at Fair Park.

Second Thought Theatre

Information

Second Thought Theatre strives to enlighten and entertain audiences by pushing the boundaries of human thought and emotion.

Second Thought Theatre: Theater Reviews

Event Reviews

Reviews of currently running and/or previous productions performed by Second Thought Theatre at Bryant Hall on the Kalita Humphreys Campus.

Irving Symphony Orchestra

Information

Emphasizing US premiere and one-of-a-kind presentations, the Irving Symphony Orchestra is a distinctive professional boutique symphony.

Dallas Symphony Orchestra: Concert Reviews

Event Reviews

Reviews of currently running and/or previous Dallas Symphony Orchestra productions performed at the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center.

Terms To Know Before Attending The Symphony

How To

Need to know the difference between a symphony and the orchestra? An ensemble and a concerto? Fanfare and a requiem? We've got easy-to-understand answers.

Savor Dallas

Event Review

Featuring more than 400 wines and over 60 top chefs from the area, Savor Dallas is a premiere wine festival and is considered to be one of the best reserve tastings.

DallasChocolate.org Chocolate Conference

Event Review

The event was a chocolate lover's tasting extravaganza with a wide and impressive selection of fine handcrafted chocolate confections just beckoning to be sampled.

Beaujolais & Beyond Wine Festival

Event Review

The gourmet food and wine, along with 1960's theme including go-go dancers and Austin Powers look-alike contest, made this event groovy baby!

Greenville Avenue St. Patrick's Day Parade

Event Review

The crowd screamed for parade 'goodies' while beads dropped through the air like rain and volunteers threw candy, coupons, poker chips, toothbrushes, ...

Dallas International Guitar Festival

Event Review

The world's largest and oldest guitar show, blending musicians, fans, collectors and celebrities together into one musical extravaganza.

Shecky's Girls Night Out

Event Review

Throughout the night, women were pampered with mini massages, complimentary cocktails, raffle drawings, DJ music, and makeovers.

Mixin' It Up on the Boulevard

Event Review

Raising locavore awareness seemed to materialize flawlessly as delicious creations were served up by some of the top culinary talent in the city.

Wildflower! Arts & Music Festival

Event Review

Appearances by artists such as Joan Jett, Loverboy, Pat Benatar, Bret Michaels, 38 Special and more have hooked us on this annual event in Richardson.

The Stewpot (Community Services)

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The Stewpot provides a safe haven and resources to Dallas’ homeless and hungry including food provision, health care, housing, case management, substance abuse assistance ...

How to Navigate Dallas International Film Festival

Event Review

How can you meet the movie industry's up and coming movers and shakers?  It's not as hard as you might think. See photos and read our tips and advice from tickets to talent.

Kraig Parker Elvis Tribute Artist

Event Review

Kraig's crowds are usually full of enamored women crowding the stage in hopes of receiving a touch, a kiss, or an all-so-precious sweat soaked scarf. 

Gary Mullen and The Works

Event Review

boom, boom, BAM ... boom, boom, BAM ... Opening with a preview taste of "We Will Rock You", One Night of Queen is a concert tribute to a legendary rock band.

Herbie Hancock

Event Review

Along with a series of reproduced vocal sounds, Herbie added enhancements galore.  Think 'wika-wika-wika,' 'wahk-wahk,' 'grooaan, grooaan,' 'tsst, tsst ...

Amy Grant

Event Review

Contemporary Christian music artist Amy Grant hit the stage, strapped on her acoustic guitar, and invited us all to “Stay for A While”.

Mannheim Steamroller

Event Review

For us this year, it was deep fried Oreos and Mannheim Steamroller (not at the same time, of course, although that really would've been sweet!)

JT's Party Boat Rentals & Sunset Cruises

Event Review

JT's offers a weekly two-hour 'adults only' sunset cruise during warm seasons. Just bring your own food and drinks andjoin the rest of the group for a tour around Lake Lewisville.

300 Bowl Dallas

Event Review

300 kept the fun 'rolling', and for a bowling alley (or even a nightclub or bistro), 300 Dallas certainly lived up to its claim of being "strikingly different, indeed."

Carnival Conquest 7 Day Cruise

Event Review

After the longest conga line we'd ever seen, the night ended on the pool deck with the band rocking away and people dancing until way past midnight.

Mardi Gras Galveston

Information

Mardi Gras Galveston is much like a huge outdoor street fest or an oversized tailgate party with a number of parades, parties, bands, vendors ... and beads.

Mardi Gras Galveston: Event Review

Event Review

We munched on deep-fried, bacon-wrapped, cheese-stuffed, shrimp “kisses” while watching partygoers arrive dressed in their feathery, sparkly, sequined best.

What Is Mardi Gras

How To

Tossing beads, catching beads, masquerading, parading … Mardi Gras has become a festival event celebrated by people of a variety of creeds and ethnicities.

Photos: Mardi Gras Galveston

Event Photos

Incorporating the two weekends leading up to Fat Tuesday itself, Galveston continues to celebrate Mardi Gras in Texas sized proportions.