Labor Day Weekend Nearby Museum Tower

Explore all that this spectacular city has to offer this Labor Day weekend. Museum Tower Dallas' suggestions for ways to spend the last long weekend of sweet summertime: 


Dallas DanceFest
Friday, August 29 and Saturday, August 30
8:00 p.m. at Dallas City Performance Hall
0.4 miles from Museum Tower Dallas

Featuring exceptional works curated to reflect vibrancy, vitality, diversity and excellence, the Dallas DanceFest is an event you do not want to miss. The festival will feature performances by the Dallas Ballet Company, Bruce Wood Dance Project, Body Art Dance and Rhythmic Souls, to name a few. Revel in a Friday or Saturday evening immersed in the beauty, power and moving nature of dance. Tickets are available here. 

August Dollar Days at the Arboretum 
Friday, August 29 through Sunday, August 31
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
7.5 miles from Museum Tower Dallas 

The final days of summer are dwindling down. Enjoy one last summer picnic amid the exquisite blooms at the Dallas Arboretum during the concluding bout of August Dollar Days. The gardens will also feature a special $5 general admission on Labor Day. As one of the most beautiful places in Dallas, a summer afternoon spent gazing upon the breathtaking floral displays makes a wonderful way to bid farewell to the season. 

2014 Big Tex Choice Awards
Monday, September 1
10:00 a.m. at Fair Park
3.1 miles from Museum Tower Dallas 

Can't hardly wait to dive into some fried goodies all in the spirit of Texas tradition at the State Fair this year? You're in luck. Be one of the first to sample and judge the creations from this year's 2014 Big Tex Choice Awards food finalists. All proceeds will be donated to the State Fair of Texas Youth Scholarship Fund. Tickets are available here. 

Dallas Symphony Orchestra extends the experience of its 2014 AT&T Concert Gala to Klyde Warren Park

Jaap van Zweden

Itzhak Perlman

The Dallas Symphony Orchestra's 2014 AT&T Gala at the Meyerson Symphony Center on September 13 is among the most highly anticipated musical and philanthropic events of the year.

With a special announcement Wednesday, the Dallas Symphony Orchestra will extend the elegant experience beyond the Meyerson to all of Dallas . The gala will be simulcasted live and free to attend nearby Museum Tower Dallas at Klyde Warren Park.

As the DSO celebrates 25 years at the Meyerson, this is a very special first for the DSO and music lovers alike. Beginning at 8:45 p.m., the orchestra will perform pieces by Ravel, Tchaikovsky and Bruch under the baton of Music Director Jaap van Zweden. Iconic, world renowned violinist Itzhak Perlman will perform as soloist.

Gala gowns won't be the only thing glistening that night, either. The DSO also announced stunning fireworks will light up the sky above Museum Tower following the concert.

The gala is the grand finale to a week-long celebration of the 25th anniversary. Like Museum Tower Dallas on Facebook or follow @MuseumTwrDallas on Twitter for more trending news and special reminders for these exciting happenings nearby Museum Tower.

Click here to view the DSO's announcement of the first-ever simulcast, learn gala and simulcast event details and purchase tickets.

VOTE - Dallas nominated for best skyline in the world

Dallas is among 20 international nominees for Best International Skyline in a readers' contest hosted by USA Today and 10Best.

Three architectural experts carefully selected the nominees based on "dazzling beauty, unique buildings and/or surprises, density, night lighting, diversity of architecture, iconic status and the setting."

Click here to cast your vote for our fair city. USA Today and 10Best invite you to cast your vote daily until September 8.

This Weekend Nearby Museum Tower Dallas: August 23 - 24

Residents, your weekend awaits. Allow Museum Tower Dallas to present our choice selections for the finest dining and entertainment experiences in Dallas this Saturday and Sunday. All conveniently located nearby your home at the high-rise, of course.

Design District Market

Design District Market
12:00 p.m. at Dallas Contemporary
1.9 miles from Museum Tower Dallas 

Head over to the Dallas Design District Market for one last day of summer fun this Saturday, August 23. Enjoy favorite food truck cuisine and live music while browsing local vendors selling their vintage wares, artisan goods, jewelry and clothing inside the Dallas Contemporary. Support the wonderful Dallas community. Festivities begin at 12:00 p.m. and will continue until 8:00 p.m.

Gala of Royal Horses

Gala of Royal Horses
7:30 p.m. at American Airlines Center
0.7 miles from Museum Tower Dallas

Regal, majestic creatures will grace the American Airlines Center this Saturday, August 23, as riding master, Rene Gasser, brings his inaugural North American world-renowned equestrian tour, "Gala of Royal Horses," to Dallas. The show will feature magnificent stallions performing stunning maneuvers, authentic Spanish flamenco dancers and vibrant costumes. Attend for what promises to be a mesmerizing experience for horse lovers and cultural aficionados alike.

Sarah Jaffe

Sarah Jaffe
7: 45 p.m. at Majestic Theatre
0.7 miles from Museum Tower Dallas

Enjoy a Saturday evening spent enveloped in the rich acoustics of singer and songwriter, Sarah Jaffe. Celebrating the recent release of her newest album, Don't Disconnect, Jaffe will entertain at one of the most elegant performing arts venues in the southwest, the historic Majestic Theatre. Doors open at 7:00 p.m. May we suggest cocktails and dinner at one of Museum Tower Dallas' exquisite neighboring restaurants before the show? As always, our 24'7 concierge is available to assist with reservations or any additional arrangements.

Tango in Klyde Warren Park

Tango in the Park
5:30 p.m. at Klyde Warren Park

Wind down your weekend with the relaxing and romantic sounds of Argentine tango music. On Sunday, August 24 from 5:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. you can listen, dance and delight in the magic of tango at Klyde Warren Park. Perhaps even stroll over to the patio at Savor to enjoy a sweet treat while you revel in one last summer's night under the Dallas stars.

Fitness expert presents hands-on demonstration at Museum Tower Dallas

Residents enjoy nurturing a life of balance and well-being with complete ease at Museum Tower Dallas.

A spacious fitness center located on the Terrace level houses the latest professional-grade exercise equipment, a movement studio with a serene view of Museum Tower’s lush Zen garden and a secluded massage room.

Our concierge readily facilitates any private wellness and exercise training sessions for residents. Museum Tower also ensures that residents know just how to maximize their use of our state-of-the-art fitness center. Through informational sessions with a variety of accredited experts, we present residents with hands-on learning opportunities upon request.

We recently welcomed a degree and certified personal trainer to give residents an individualized demonstration of correct and efficient movements on the Total Gym®, just one of the versatile weight training machines residents will find in the fitness center.

If you are a new resident or missed this excellent demonstration session, click here for a sample workout from Total Gym®.

A residents-only group exercise class is scheduled for Saturday, August 23 in the fitness center. Residents are invited to contact Museum Tower's concierge to learn more more details.

Step inside Museum Tower's state-of-the-art fitness center and movement studio here.

@NightlifeDallas shares dazzling view of Dallas from Museum Tower

Over the weekend,  the social nightlife app Nightlife Dallas shared a stunning nightscape image on its official Instagram and Twitter accounts.

Photographed and originally shared by Museum Tower Dallas on Instagram, the  image features a scene that is our residents' reality--a dazzling, panoramic view of Dallas from a private balcony high above the city.

@NightlifeDallas shares the vibrant nightscape scene
photographed and originally posted by @MuseumTwrDallas

@NightlifeDallas shared the image to an impressive follower base that edges over 14,000 users on Instagram. More than 1,200 users showed their admiration by liking the post. Using the same words to caption the post, "My City > Your City," the image was retweeted and favorited nearly 50 times on Twitter.

Many thanks to Nightlife Dallas for sharing this post. 

Nearby Museum Tower: Cameron Mackintosh's Phantom of the Opera Opens Tonight

Image via @PhantomOnTour

British theatrical producer Cameron Mackintosh adds more magic to The Phantom of the Opera, which opens tonight at the Winspear Opera House located adjacent to Museum Tower Dallas.

Audiences can expect more of a "'finished world' stage space," associate director Seth Sklar-Heyn told TheaterJones. "We've filled in the gaps of how the original space was conceived and grounded in the space of a more realistic world, but we haven't lost the elements of theatricality and spectacle." 

Andrew Lloyd Webber's much adored production is celebrating its 26th year on Broadway and will continue to play in the AT&T Performing Arts Center through Sunday, August 24.

For a list of preferred restaurants curated by the AT&T Performing Arts Center, click here. 

Residents, allow Museum Tower's 24/7 concierge to make your ticket purchase and additional accommodations. 

Texas Economy Continues to Outpace the Rest of the Nation

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The phenomenal headlines about Texas' flourishing economy continue.

Texas Comptroller weekly economic report notes that "job growth, sales tax collections and building permits all signal that the Texas economy continues to outpace the national economy."

Just last week, Forbes listed seven cities in Texas on its list of Best Cities for Future Job Growth. Dallas came in at the No. 5 spot with projected job growth just under 4 percent.