Review: Antonio Murado

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Antonio Murado Holly Johnson Gallery, Dallas January 7–February 11, 2012 Some shows transform a gallery space into a new environment, or they challenge gallery goers’ aesthetic, political or social sensibilities, or they showcase the subtle or striking development in an artist’s recent work [...]
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Review: Joseph Havel

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Joseph Havel Talley Dunn Gallery, Dallas January 14–February 25, 2012 When art places us squarely within the ambit of mystery, we’d be foolhardy to ask for more. Joseph Havel’s exhibition, “Plus or Minus” at Talley Dunn Gallery, does precisely that. Like great literary works [...]
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Review: Luther Smith

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We may not take the time to notice, but there are patches of wilderness that exist quietly between our expanding developments and highways. Luther Smith’s collection of photographs “Where I Live” reveals these natural oases within a sprawling suburban landscape that seems to grow [...]
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Review: American Ballet Theatre

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American Ballet Theatre Winspear Opera House, Dallas January 20–21, 2012 TITAS opened the latter half of their 2011–2012 dance season by bringing in America’s most beloved ballet company, American Ballet Theatre. On Friday, January 20 (with a second performance on Saturday), ABT performed four pieces from their extensive repertoire at [...]
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Play It Again, George

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That time is now. In a Valentine’s night concert, the Dallas Wind Symphony pays tribute to George Gershwin by having him play his “Rhapsody in Blue.” In a feat of technical wizardry that is equivalent to putting a man on the moon, the American composer, who died in 1937, will again perform before a live audience [...]
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Clowning Around

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After years of devoting their lives to the art form known as clown, Dick Monday and Tiffany Riley still cringe but politely smile when they’re asked “what do you do for a living, though?” ─ as if they must be stuck in a 9-to-5 claims adjuster position in order to support their addiction to red noses and gag props. And while it’s true that many actors [...]
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Dramalog: News from the Stage Feb 2012

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Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman star in the classic film “Casablanca” to be shown at the Dallas Symphony to a live soundtrack. Composer Jake Heggie is working on a new modern opera to premeiere in 2015 at Dallas Opera. Marc Engel steps into a high-profile role as Director of Entertainment and Event Services for the AT&T Performing Arts Center. [...]
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