A celebration of life in the heart of Dallas

Friday, August 28, 2015

This Weekend #NearbyMuseumTower: August 28- August 30


Friday, August 28

6:00 PM

Swing Dance with Studio 22

Muse family performance pavilion


Shake up your happy hour routine with swing dance classes from Studio 22! You'll learn the steps to keep you swift on your feet. Bring a partner, a friend or just yourself and show us what you've got! 


One of R&B music's most beloved and consistently popular vocal groups, The Whispers began their legendary and timeless career in 1963. Their vocal style harkens back to a more genteel era of crooning, preferring soft pillow talk and songs that speak to heartfelt emotions. They'll be joined by Stephanie Mills, an R&B singer known for starring on Broadway in The Wiz.

8:00 PM


The Core Theatre
Doors open at 7:30 PM. Show starts at 8:30 PM. This is an All Ages Event.

It was November 28th, 1942. It had been almost a year since the bombing of Pearl Harbor. Americans were busy with the war effort and praying for their boys "over there." On this particular night Boston was alive with excitement as Boston College battled Holy Cross College on the football field. Cocoanut Grove, the popular, swank Boston nightclub was hopping with nearly 1,000 diners; students fresh from the game, servicemen on a weekend pass, newlyweds celebrating the beginning of their new lives, and even a Hollywood cowboy making the rounds to promote his upcoming film. In the midst of such gaiety, who could have predicted that a split second mistake and greed could spark an inferno that would claim 492 lives, changing fire safety forever.


Saturday, August 29

10:00 AM

FIG Finale is a spectacular sale open to the public where shoppers can find designer deals up to 75% off retail from top stores and brands. FIG Finale features women’s, men’s and children’s clothing, shoes and accessories. Numerous esteemed retailers will offer designer merchandise at unbeatable prices.

10:00 AM

Discover the marvels of natural engineering—and see how humans can draw inspiration from the innovations in the animal kingdom.Feel the pressure of a giraffe’s heart, catch the wind with your own simulated wings, slow down the graceful gate of a sprinting cheetah and more as you make your way through this wild exhibition. Digital interactives, immersive movies, hands-on displays and incredible specimens create an experience you won’t soon forget.

5:00 PM


KXT's annual Summer Cut concert will feature Belle & Sebastian, Sarah Jaffe, Israel Nash, Fantastic Negrito, Doug Burr, Repel the Robot, Jessie Frye, Calhoun and Catamaran.



The electrical grid has fallen, and society has crumbled. On a dangerous, electric-less night, a mismatched group of strangers gather round an isolated campfire, trying to recall an episode of The Simpsons. A paean to live theater, and to the resilience of Bart Simpson through the ages, Mr. Burns is an animated exploration of how the pop culture of one era might evolve into the mythology of another.


Sunday, August 30


12:00 PM


Baseball’s relationship with America’s presidents is almost as old as the game itself. Baseball: America’s Presidents, America’s Pastime showcases how baseball has mirrored trends in our larger society. At various points, the sport has personified America’s racial, economic, and national struggles. During good times and bad, presidents have connected with this uniquely American sport.


1:00 PM


Savor the fun and fare of the Bishop Arts District, as this tour will stop at local eateries and taste a variety of culinary treats. You’ll also learn the colorful history of the neighborhood where Bonnie met Clyde and streetcars and mobsters once ruled.

3:00 PM

Dave Koz returns to Dallas with an electrifying performance from three music legends. For an afternoon of jazz, Koz will be joined by Rick Braun and special guest Kenny Lattimore.

For brunch reservations, call 214-413-3940. Proceeds from the event benefit TeCo Theatrical Productions, Inc.


Friday, August 21, 2015

This Weekend #NearbyMuseumTower: August 21 - August 23

This Weekend #NearbyMuseumTower: August 21 - August 23

Friday, August 21
5:00 PM

Goss-Michael Foundation presents B. Stellar Pop-Up, which will include live model viewing featuring B. Stellar latest women's collection and launch of their new men's line. Guests can sip on cocktails provided by Willa Vodka and listen to tunes from the DJ duo Dilettante.

6:00 PM

Swing Dance Class with Studio 22
Studio 22 hosts a series of swing dance classes on the Muse Family Performance Pavilion.Shake up your happy hour routine with swing dance classes from Studio 22! You'll learn the steps to keep you swift on your feet. Bring a partner, a friend or just yourself and show us what you've got!

8:30 PM

 HOUSE OF BLUES, 2200 NORTH LAMAR 
Doors open at 7:30 PM. Show starts at 8:30 PM. This is an All Ages Event.



Saturday, August 15
8:00
 AM
West Village will present the newest Dallas farmers market, in partnership with Uptown Dallas, every Saturday through October. The farmers market will feature a variety of the following vendors: Promise ...

10:00 AM
NorthPark Center will present the “Fifty Years of Excellence” Birthday Bash. Fifty years ago, the retail landscape of North Texas forever changed with the opening of NorthPark Center. The one-day celebration will include shopping, fashion, art, music and throw-back surprises. Click the link above for detailed activities.

12:00 PM

Baseball’s relationship with America’s presidents is almost as old as the game itself. Abraham Lincoln, who threw baseballs with his sons, had a baseball field constructed behind the

7:00 PM
Gilley's Dallas
Celebrate the best of Texas food, music and beer at this free festival presented by Lone Star Beer. Headlining the music lineup are five eclectic Texas artists: the Old 97's, The Black Angels, Latin funk orchestra Grupo Fantasma, Dale Watson, LaTasha Lee & The BlackTies, and The Deathray Davies.
A variety of local food vendors will bring tasty Texas food, and there'll be a Texas-sized assortment of entertaining activities specially curated for Festival guests. The Dallas food vendors are Gilley's Saloon, Easy Slider, El Come Taco and What's da Scoop?

11:30 AM
THE TRIBUTE IN CONCERT 1964: The Tribute takes their audiences on a musical journey to an era in rock history that will live in all of our hearts forever. Choosing songs from the pre-Sgt. Pepper era, 1964 recreates an early '60s, live Beatles concert with period instruments, clothing, hairstyles and onstage banter.
1964 will be joined by the Debbie Brooks Orchestra, featuring some of the Dallas area’s finest musicians, for the second half of the show.

Discover the marvels of natural engineering—and see how humans can draw inspiration from the innovations in the animal kingdom.Feel the pressure of a giraffe’s heart, catch the wind with your own simulated wings, slow down the graceful gate of a sprinting cheetah and more as you make your way through this wild exhibition. Digital interactives, immersive movies, hands-on displays and incredible specimens create an experience you won’t soon forget.

3:00 PM

ATTPAC SUNSET SCREENINGS: HIS GIRL FRIDAY 
Walter Burns, editor of a major Chicago newspaper, is about to lose his ace reporter and former wife, Hildy Johnson, to insurance salesman Bruce Baldwin, but not without a fight! The crafty editor uses every trick in his fedora to get Hildy to write one last big story, about murderer Earl Williams and the inept Sheriff Hartwell. The comedy snowballs as William’s friend, Molly Malloy, the crooked Mayor, and Bruce’s mother all get tied up in Walter’s web. Howard Hawks directs Cary Grant in this classic romantic comedy.

7:30 PM

Theatre Three will present The Glass Menagerie by Tennessee Williams. A young man invites us to join him on a journey into his memories, as he revisits the people and the events that would forever change his life.
Williams’ thinly-veiled autobiographical play has captivated theater goers for generations, and launched the playwright into history books.



Friday, August 14, 2015

This Weekend #NearbyMuseumTower: August 14 - August 16

Friday, August 14
9:00 AM

Baseball’s relationship with America’s presidents is almost as old as the game itself. Abraham Lincoln, who threw baseballs with his sons, had a baseball field constructed behind the ...


10:00 AM

Add Perot Museum of Nature ... to your calendar.
Discover the marvels of natural engineering—and see how humans can draw inspiration from the innovations in the animal kingdom. Feel the pressure of a giraffe’s heart, catch the ...

7:30 PM

Add Sammons Center for the ... to your calendar.
Sammons Center for the Arts
The Sammons Center for the Arts brings back its popular Cabaret & Cabernet, an event featuring performances by more than 10 local cabaret stars and a selection of fine wines. Cabaret ...

7:30 PM
On Friday, esteemed singer-songwriter and Highland Park grad Willis Alan Ramsey will be back in his Dallas hometown for a live gig at Poor David's Pub. 1313 South Lamar Street.


Saturday, August 15
8:00
 AM
West Village will present the newest Dallas farmers market, in partnership with Uptown Dallas, every Saturday through October. The farmers market will feature a variety of the following vendors: Promise ...

10:00 AM
Meets at Flora and Harwood Streets 
(entrance to Dallas Museum of Art)
The Dallas Arts District and the Dallas Center for Architecture present a 90 minute architecture walking tour of the largest urban arts district in the United States. Your tour guide will examine building from the 1890’s to the present day. Reservations and payment must be made in advance. Due to the necessity of scheduling docents, we are unfortunately unable to accommodate walk-ups.

2:00 PM

Add AT&T Performing Arts ... to your calendar.
Directed by Charles Randolph-Wright, Motown is the real story of the one-of-a-kind sound that hit the airwaves in 1959 and changed our culture forever. The show charts Motown Founder Berry ...


2:30 PM
Join the Dallas Center for Architecture for a “standing” tour of the Dallas skyline. Klyde Warren Park offers the perfect vantage point to see the buildings that have made up Dallas’ architectural heritage for the last 100 years. In 25 minutes, you’ll learn all about the buildings that define our skyline in Uptown and Downtown Dallas. The tour begins at the games cart in the Reading and Games Room on the northwest side of the park.

7:00 PM

Add LuminArte Gallery presents The ... to your calendar.
LuminArte Gallery presents the 3rd Annual Texas Artists Showcase, featuring artwork by Texas-based artists working in a range of styles and media. This exciting exhibition of contemporary artwork includes painting ...


Sunday, August 16
11:30 AM
African Dance with Fihankra Dance & Fitness Studio 
Check out this fun and unique dance class every third Sunday at the park! It's open to all ages and skill levels! Class is sponsored by Cigna - Official Sponsor of Health and Wellness Activities at Klyde Warren Park.

2:30 & 7:30 PM

Theatre Three will present The Glass Menagerie by Tennessee Williams. A young man invites us to join him on a journey into his memories, as he revisits the people and the events that would forever change his life.
Williams’ thinly-veiled autobiographical play has captivated theater goers for generations, and launched the playwright into history books.

3:00 PM

Add ATTPAC Sunset Screenings: The ... to your calendar.
As part of their Sunset Screenings series, the AT&T Performing Arts Center will present The Maltese Falcon. Sam Spade is a partner in a private-eye firm who finds himself hounded by police when his partner is killed whilst tailing a man. The girl who asked him to follow the man turns out not to be who she says she is, and is really involved in something to do with the ‘Maltese Falcon’, a gold-encrusted life-sized statue of a falcon, the only one of its kind. Humphrey Bogart and Mary Astor star in this John Huston directed classic of the noir genre.



Friday, August 7, 2015

This Weekend #NearbyMuseumTower: August 7 - August 9

MUSEUM TOWER DALLAS prides itself on making life truly exceptional for our residents. As an extension of our in-house, at-your-service concierge, MUSEUM TOWER curates a special guide to the best things happening in Dallas every Friday in anticipation of the weekend ahead. There is always something extraordinary happening #NEARBYMUSEUMTOWER. What will you discover this weekend?

Friday, August 7
MOTOWN THE MUSICAL
8:00 p.m.
Winspear Opera House

Directed by Charles Randolph-Wright, Motown is the real story of the one-of-a-kind sound that hit the airwaves in 1959 and changed our culture forever. The show charts Motown Founder Berry Gordy’s journey from featherweight boxer to the heavyweight music mogul who launched the careers of Diana Ross, Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder, Smokey Robinson, Marvin Gaye and many more.

Featuring all the classics you love, Motown The Musical tells the story behind the hits as Diana, Smokey, Berry and the whole Motown family fight against the odds to create the soundtrack of change in America. Motown shattered barriers, shaped our lives and made us all move to the same beat. Now, experience the next electrifying chapter in the Motown story, Broadway’s record-breaking smash hit Motown The Musical.

Saturday, August 8
RINGLING BROS. AND BARNUM & BAILEY PRESENTS LEGENDS
3:30 p.m.
American Airlines Center
1.0 Mile from Museum Tower

Behold the living legends! In an all-new show, Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® Presents Legends. Experience epic family fun as legendary circus artists from around the globe perform awe-inspiring feats of daring, spectacles of strength and thrills of wonder to summon the mythical and the mysterious visions that have only existed in your imagination until now: the Unicorn, Pegasus and Woolly the Mammoth! Enjoy an unforgettable family day of legendary proportions at Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Presents Legends #NearbyMuseumTower.

Sunday, August 9
Sunset Chess on Sundays
7:00 p.m.- 9:00 p.m.
Klyde Warren Park
0.1 Mile from Museum Tower

Work out your brain by playing a friendly game of chess with a member of the Fighting Scots Chess Club of Highland Park High School. Players of all ages and abilities are welcome, including those just learning the game to experienced players looking for challenge and improvement.

Klyde Warren Park serves as a central gathering space for Dallas and its visitors. The 5.2-acre deck park, designed by The Office of James Burnett, is an urban green space built over the recessed Woodall Rodgers Freeway between Pearl and St. Paul streets in downtown Dallas. Klyde Warren Park is a highly active space, providing daily free programming for the public ranging from yoga to book signings to outdoor concerts and films. The park is privately operated and managed by the Woodall Rodgers Park Foundation.

Monday, August 3, 2015

Museum Tower: Front Row Seat to Extraordinary



Living at Museum Tower, opportunities abound to celebrate summer to the fullest. From visiting art exhibits, exploring captivating museums, relaxing at outdoor concerts or enjoying any of the daily interactive activities at Klyde Warren Park, the best experiences are always happening just steps away from your high-rise home.

To enrich the lives of our homeowners, Museum Tower continually seeks out and shares timely information and helpful reminders about extraordinary, exciting events. Follow Museum Tower on social media for the latest information on Dallas and surrounding neighborhoods and communities. Like Museum Tower Dallas on Facebook and follow @MuseumTwrDallas on Twitter and Instagram.

DFW Restaurant Week

Summer’s hottest dining event is here this month. The 18th annual DFW Restaurant Week is presented by Central Market and benefits the North Texas Food Bank and the Lena Pope Home. In total, over 125 restaurants in Dallas/Fort Worth are offering their three-course prix fixe dinners and lunches. Fifty three of this year’s participants are located nearby Museum Tower Dallas. Reservations opened July 13. Contact your Museum Tower concierge for accommodation inquiries.

August 6
First Course DFW Restaurant Week Kick-Off Party
Sixty Five Hundred 
Get a first taste of featured craft cocktails and tasty bites from North Texas’ top restaurants at the First Course DFW Restaurant Week Kick-Off Party. Enjoy a regal night of sampling before the big week! The Kick-Off Party will not only feature some of Dallas-Fort Worth’s best restaurants but will also pay homage to some of Dallas-Fort Worth’s best mixologists. Ticket sales benefit the North Texas Food Bank in Dallas and Lena Pope in Fort Worth.

August 10 through August 16
Official DFW Restaurant Week
All Participating Restaurants
Reservations are effective for all participating restaurants in Dallas/Fort Worth. Visit the official DFW Restaurant Week website for menus and additional details.

Live Performances and Entertainment

Now through August 16
2014/2015 Off Broadway Series Presents Motown
Winspear Opera House
Directed by Charles Randolph-Wright, Motown is the real story of the one-of-a-kind sound that hit the airwaves in 1959 and changed our culture forever. The show charts Motown Founder Berry Gordy’s journey from featherweight boxer to the heavyweight music mogul who launched the careers of Diana Ross, Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder, Smokey Robinson, Marvin Gaye and many more. Featuring all the classics you love, Motown The Musical tells the story of the whole Motown family fight against the odds to create the soundtrack of change in America.

August 3
#thinkspeak: An Evening with Sarah Koenig
Winspear Opera House
After ten years as a producer and guest host for This American Life, Sarah Koenig created a podcast spin-off entitled Serial. Her passion for journalism and criminal justice has led the series to become the most popular podcast in history, with the inaugural season featuring the reinvestigation of the murder of Maryland high school student Hae Min Lee in 1999. Koenig will talk about that first season, the explosive popularity of it and where the podcast will go in the future.

August 6 through August 20
Music Thursdays
Klyde Warren Park
Starting August 6, grab a spot on the lawn at Klyde Warren Park and enjoy live music every Thursday! This month, enjoy sounds from bands including Light Horse Harry, Civil Sound, London Lawhon, Camille Schuh and Whiskey Holler. Bites from food trucks will be available as always.

Exhibitions and Happenings

Now through August 29
Trey Egan – Wise With The Feeling
Cris Worley Fine Art
Cris Worley Fine Arts is pleased to announce, wise with the feeling, its second solo exhibition with abstract painter Trey Egan. The exhibition continues now through August 29th, 2015. In Trey Egan’s paintings, channels of rich color intermingle with indefinite organic forms. His lush and abstract oils on canvas exemplify the beauty of pure paint and are made through the artist tapping into his subconscious without the purpose of depicting specific visual imagery.

August 1 through September 12
Chaos!!! 2015: The 3rd Annual Small Works Show
Ro2 Art
Ro2 Art will present Chaos!!! 2015, a curated exhibition of small works featuring over 100 Ro2 artists and guests. The show consists of work in virtually every medium, all presented on an intimate scale. As in previous years, the artists represented by the gallery are joined by invited guests, creating a dynamic unique to Ro2 Art’s CHAOS exhibition. The majority of artists are from Texas joined by a number of notable artists from around the country and Europe.

Family Fun

Now through August 9
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Presents Legends
American Airlines Center
Behold the living legends! In an all-new show, Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® Presents Legends. Experience epic family fun as legendary circus artists from around the globe perform awe-inspiring feats of daring, spectacles of strength and thrills of wonder to summon the mythical and the mysterious visions that have only existed in your imagination until now: the Unicorn, Pegasus and Woolly the Mammoth! Join us for an unforgettable family night of legendary proportions at Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Presents Legends.

Now through September 7
Animals: Built to Survive
Perot Museum of Nature and Science
Calling explorers of all ages! The galleries in the Amazing Animals: Built to Survive exhibition involves exploration into learning how living creatures cope with the never-ending race to remain alive. Interactive stations allow you to try out the art of flying with different wings, witness how cheetahs have the ability to run so fast and so much more.

August 1 through August 31
August Dollar Days
Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden
The dog days of summer bring Dollar Days in August at the Arboretum. Throughout the entire month visitors can enjoy general admission for only $1. There will also be $1 and $2 food and drink items including hot dogs, juice, root beer floats and more. This is a perfect opportunity for new Arboretum visitors to bring the kids out to experience the eight-acre Rory Meyers Children's Adventure Garden.

August 1 through August 29
Local Motion: Yoga
Sammons Park
On Saturday, August 1, Local Motion kicks off a very special yoga class in the beautiful Donor Reflecting Pool at Sammons Park. Join experts from Uptown Yoga for one hour of free yoga. Allow skilled instructors help you relax and guide you through yoga poses which ease the stress of your daily life.

Major Sporting Events

August 1-5, 14-19, 25-30
Texas Rangers
Globe Life Park in Arlington
The Texas Rangers look to heat things up this summer at Globe Life Park! This month, the Texas Rangers take on the San Francisco Giants, Houston Astros, Tampa Bay Rays, Seattle Mariners, Toronto Blue Jays and Baltimore Orioles on home turf. Complete schedule and ticket information available online.

August 13, August 23, August 29
Dallas Cowboys Preseason
AT&T Stadium in Arlington
On August 29, The Dallas Cowboys take on the Minnesota Vikings at 6:00 p.m. in their first preseason game on home turf. This will be the franchises 56th season in the NFL. The first regular season game is at AT&T Stadium on September 13 for the Cowboys.