Dallas/Ft Worth
Moore Absurd Drama
Playwright Allison Moore likes to write about how the cookie crumbles, search or in the case of her...
Review: American Ballet Theatre
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 [...]
Play It Again, George
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 [...]
Clowning Around
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 [...]
The Man with the Baton
Maestro Jaap van Zweden talks shop Not every North Texas superstar is an athlete. In fact, national...
Dramalog: News from the Stage Feb 2012
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. [...]
Oak Cliff Cultural Center Gets New Face
A Dallas native and alumnus of the Booker T. Washington HSPVA, seek the 27-year-old entrepreneur was hired by...
SURVEYING THE SCENE
A statewide preview of some interesting new shows GLENN LIGON: AMERICA Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth...
POPAGANDA: Shepard Fairey
Punk rock skateboarder turned infamous street artist, Shepard Fairey moves beyond guerrilla-style art to forge an identity as a heroic figure in today’s pop culture.Shepard Fairey will be in Dallas participating in a citywide mural project [...]
News: CADD’s “Eat Your Art Out”
On January 28, the Contemporary Art Dealers of Dallas (CADD) produced “Eat Your Art Out,” a secret destination dinner that brought together a wide variety of art lovers, from casual collectors to gallery owners and professional art dealers. Participants purchased tickets for the event well in advance [...]
News: Turner House, Home of the Arts
The Oak Cliff Society of Fine Arts has announced the kickoff of its Centennial Celebration: Yesterday Today Tomorrow,...