Take The Family to The Perot This Thanksgiving

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Nature and Science

For Museum Tower residents looking for a way to get out of the house and burn off some of that dressing and pie, the extended Thanksgiving hours at Perot Museum of Nature and Science is the answer.

Take the kids and visiting relatives to this one of a kind museum. With exhibits that entertain children, sports fanatics, future engineers and nature buffs, the Perot is the perfect holiday outing.

Klyde Warren Park Gets Into the Holiday Spirit on November 23

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Museum Tower residents can experience the holiday cheer at Klyde Warren Park's annual tree lighting this Saturday, November 23.

Come to the park at 12:00 pm and enjoy an afternoon of events and activities including photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus, live music, hot chocolate, a host of games, crafts and more!. Don’t miss the highlight of the day at 6:00 pm when Santa lights the Christmas tree, adding a holiday glow to the Dallas skyline.

B.B. King at the Winspear Opera House for One Night Only

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Living just steps from the AT&T Performing Arts Center, Museum Tower residents have the opportunity to experience a blues legend this week.

On Wednesday, November 20 B.B. King will perform at the AT&T Performance Arts Center.

DSO President John F. Kennedy Memorial Concert

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Right in the heart of Downtown, Museum Tower residents will be surrounded by tributes to President John F. Kennedy this weekend.

November 21-24, In honor of the JFK 50th, the Dallas Symphony, Jaap van Zweden and Joshua Bell pay tribute with Sibelius' noble Violin Concerto, and Beethoven's epic Symphony No. 3, the Eroica.

City Lights Illuminates Dallas on November 16

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Museum Tower residents are already excited for this holiday season and City Lights is the perfect way to celebrate.

DowntownDallas, Inc., the City of Dallas, CBS Radio, Neiman Marcus, the Dallas Convention & Visitors Bureau and Forest City Residential, Inc. present Downtown's signature holiday event, City Lights!

The holidays begin Downtown with City Lights Saturday, November 16th, along Main Street from 5:00 – 10:00 p.m. This year enjoy special performances by the Invincible Czars at Belo Garden (6:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.), strolling carolers, and more! The “Holiday Festival” along Main Street

Soaring to New Heights

Luxury high rises such as Museum Tower are attracting homeowners who are excited about living in proximity to dining, entertainment and arts venues. 

A few months ago, residents of Museum Tower gathered on beautifully appointed balconies to enjoy a bird’s eye view of Aurora, an incredible light and art show that unfolded across the span of Dallas’ renowned Arts District.

Days later they strolled over to the Klyde WarrenPark, picnic baskets in hand, to experience the first simulcast performance of Bizet’s Carmen, presented by TheDallas Opera.

It’s no wonder that urbanites, both veteran and newly minted, are flocking to Downtown to enjoy an elevated lifestyle at exquisitely designed buildings that are, themselves, unparalleled works of art.  

In 2013, growth in Dallas’ high-rise neighborhoods was truly remarkable. According to MLS there was a 36.4 percent increase in the number of units sold, and a 49.6 percent increase in volume. Increasing demand for well-appointed high-rise homes generated a 9.7 percent rise in prices during the same time period.

“We continue to see dynamic growth in Uptown/Downtown neighborhoods, and in fact our sales are up 109 percent over last year in this area,” commented Robbie Briggs, President and CEO of Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty.

Residents at every phase of life are experiencing the convenience of walking to fine restaurants, premier shopping, museums, galleries and the bustling urban oasis, Klyde Warren Park. The area is especially appealing to smart-sizers looking to replace the demands of a large family home with the freedom of a lock and leave lifestyle.

Nowhere is this trend more visible than in the luxury high-rise category, where 2013 saw an 88 percent increase in units closed and 100 percent increase in volume.

“People who are true connoisseurs of life, those who could live anywhere they want, are choosing to live in Museum Tower because it is at the pinnacle of Dallas’ most vibrant and exciting neighborhood,” says Steve Sandborg, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Museum Tower. This Scott Johnson designed landmark combines spectacular views, unequaled concierge service, a coveted location and a culture of entrepreneurs, leaders and adventurers.

Already more than 20 percent of the building’s square footage has been claimed by residents with an appreciation for the unconventional and uncompromising. 

For information or a tour, visit the Museum Tower Sales Gallery, 1918 N. Olive St, or contact the Sales Gallery at 214-954-1234 or museumtowerdallas.com

Main Street District and Others Experiencing Spur of New Retail Expansion

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Dallas is a constantly changing and evolving city. Located in the Arts District, Museum Tower is surrounded by the best the city has to offer.

In addition to the exciting new restaurant and retail spaces being added to the Main Street District as a part of The Joule expansion, there are a variety of other new neighbors moving in on the block. Downtown Dallas, Inc. and KRLD "Pulse of the City" special guests got a sneak peek (or taste) from newcomers Freshii, Fluellen Cupcakes (opening in June) and Hospitality Sweet at a recent event hosted at Traffic L.A.

And there are more coming - including Urban Orchard Market, Bar None Café and Urban Vineyard, all occupying the ground floor in the Interurban Building. Capriotti's new location in the Mercantile Building will open soon, as well as Wingbucket in the ground floor at the Metropolitan slated to open later this summer.

And there is no shortage of new coffee shops Downtown with the addition of Pearl Cup in the AT&T Performing Arts Center Information and Ticket Office, Weekends in the Joule and Stupid Good Coffee at 1910 Pacific.

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#JFKDAY Carry The Torch 5K

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Museum Tower residents have the opportunity to run and serve others in support of #JFKDAY.

Special Olympics Texas (SOTX) and the #JFKDAY of Service have teamed up for the Carry the Torch 5K, a special 5K honoring the legacy of President John F. Kennedy.

Free D-Link Connects Downtown, Uptown and Oak Cliff

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Museum Tower residents can now enjoy an easy, free ride to all of their favorite destinations and restaurants thanks to the new D-Link.

The following Dallas Morning News article has all the details about this exciting, much needed addition. 

Dallas Area Rapid Transit on Monday launches D-Link, a circular bus route that takes riders through south Uptown,