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Friday, November 6, 2015

#NEARBYMUSEUMTOWER: November 6-8


FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6
10:00 AM
William Noble Trunk Show with Italian Jewelry Designer VAID
William Noble Rare Jewels will present a trunk show with VAID, the exquisite Rome-based jewelry house that will showcase its chic and stylish Italian-made jewelry. VAID is known for its creativity in design and compelling use of color. Its elegant, modern statement pieces are perfect to be worn every day. Enjoy champagne as you browse the William Noble Rare Jewels showroom.
Highland Park Village | 4.5 mi from Museum Tower

7:00 PM
Women’s Business Council – Southwest 20th Anniversary Celebration
The 20th Anniversary Celebration will honor the progress that WBCS has made over the last two decades and the members who make it possible. Featuring gourmet food, cocktails, casino games, a live auction, and live entertainment by Emerald City, this event celebrates the nonprofit that has been helping women-owned business flourish, facilitating and strengthening opportunities between women-owned businesses, corporate America and the government.
AT&T Stadium | 20 mi from Museum Tower

8:00 PM
TITAS Presents Akram Khan Company

British born and of Bangladeshi decent, Khan is celebrated internationally for stunningly crafted works that demand the audience’s attention. Taking you to new and unexpected places through themes and exploration, his work is thoughtful, provocative and surprising. A masterwork of artistic alliance, Kaash is a stunning collaboration with famed artist Anish Kapoor and composer Nitin Sawhney.
Dallas City Performance Hall | 0.4mi from Museum Tower

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7
10:00 AM
Crow Collection of Asian Art presents Adventure Asia: Chalo!
Diwali is the Indian festival of lights celebrated worldwide. It marks the victory of good over evil and commemorates one’s inherent inner light. Come for an illuminating day filled with activities that play on the dark and the light, including cyanotype prints and kaleidoscopes. Then kick off your shoes and enjoy a traditional Bollywood Class and Diwali Stick Dance.
Crow Collection of Asian Art | 0.1 mi from Museum Tower

6:00 PM
Art For Advocacy Preview & Auction Party
The art-chic live auction event improving the lives of abused children in Dallas through the transformative power of art therapy, drawing in 100 local and regional artists.
Fashion Industry Gallery | 0.4 mi from Museum Tower

6:00 PM
Big Black Tie Ball
An unforgettable evening that will include a cocktail reception, seated dinner, live entertainment and both a silent and live auction benefitting Big Brothers Big Sisters.
Omni Dallas Hotel | 1.3 mi from Museum Tower

7:30 PM
Dallas Opera presents Great Scott

Dallas Opera presents Great Scott . Opera star Arden Scott returns to her hometown to save the struggling company that launched her career. The opening night performance of the long-lost opera she discovered falls on the same night as the home team’s first National Championship game (Go, Grizzlies!). The fate of the company hangs in the balance as Arden discovers that greatness is truly a matter of heart.
Winspear Opera House | 0.3 mi from Museum Tower 

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 8
10:00 AM
Holiday at the Arboretum 2015
Dallas’ newest holiday tradition just got brighter. Celebrate the season with Holiday at the Arboretum, featuring the return of the magnificent 12 Days of Christmas outdoor exhibit and The Artistry of the Nativity at the DeGolyer House. Placed throughout the 66-acre garden, twelve elaborate 25-foot-tall Victorian gazebos encased in glass are filled with the charming costumed characters, whimsical animals and winter scenes made famous by the beloved Christmas carol. During the evening, The 12 Days at Night are illuminated for magical nighttime viewing. New this year is the addition of 500,000 lights throughout the garden, including a 30-foot-tall tree at the center of property.
Dallas Arboretum & Botanical Gardens | 8.7 mi from Museum Tower

2:00 PM
Dallas Opera Presents TOSCA
Love, lust and loyalty blend with political intrigue and romance in this action-packed opera, one of the Dallas Opera’s most popular productions.
Winspear Opera House | 0.3 mi from Museum Tower

5:30 PM
George W. Bush Presidential Center presents Engage: Jon Meacham
Granted exclusive access to President George H.W. Bush’s diaries, New York Times bestselling author Jon Meacham delivers a comprehensive portrayal of the President in Destiny and Power: The America Odyssey of George Herbert Walker Bush. Guests can join Meacham for a look into the family’s history, the President’s early life in Connecticut, his experiences in business and politics, and his journey through the presidency.
Southern Methodist University | 4.6 mi from Museum Tower

6:30 PM
7th Annual Fashion for a Passion presented by Audi Dallas: Celebrating Asian American Design, Art & Music
Support Asian American artists and pARTy for a purpose at the 7th Annual Fashion for a Passion. Experience an unforgettable evening of emerging fashion, art, musical entertainment, fabulous prizes, live and silent auctions, tasty bites and sips. All proceeds go to Against The Grain’s supported orphanages and underprivileged children in Asia, artistic and leadership scholarship fund and community outreach programs across DFW.
7 for Parties | 2.1 mi from Museum Tower

7:30 PM
Cowboys vs. Eagles
THE DALLAS COWBOYS face off against the Philadelphia Eagles this Sunday. Grab your jersey and head to AT&T stadium to cheer on our team!
AT&T Stadium | 20 mi from Museum Tower


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Tuesday, November 3, 2015

MUSEUM TOWER: FRONT ROW SEAT TO EXTRAORDINARY NOVEMBER 2015


Living at Museum Tower, opportunities abound to celebrate the fall season to the fullest. From charity balls, exploring captivating museums, relaxing at outdoor sporting events 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 life 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.

Falling in Love with Fall
As the weather cools down and the changing leaves mark the enthralling season of fall, we welcome soirees, sporting events and charity affairs. From luncheons to art benefits to black-tie balls, they all raise money for benevolent philanthropic organizations. Live performances nearby Museum Tower signify the start of the holiday season, like Tchaikovsky’s classic Nutcracker in symphony form. Mark your calendars for these top-tier events during the month of November.

Live Performances and Entertainment

NOVEMBER 6-7
Dallas City Performance Hall
British born and of Bangladeshi decent, Khan is celebrated internationally for stunningly crafted works that demand the audience’s attention.Taking you to new and unexpected places through themes and exploration, his work is thoughtful, provocative and surprising. A masterwork of artistic alliance, Kaash is a stunning collaboration with famed artist Anish Kapoor and composer Nitin Sawhney.

NOVEMBER 6-22 (select dates)
Winspear Opera House
Love, lust and loyalty blend with political intrigue and romance in this action-packed opera, one of the Dallas Opera’s most popular productions.

NOVEMBER 17
Meyerson Symphony Center
One of Israel’s oldest and most influential cultural institutions, the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra has dedicated itself to presenting the world’s greatest music to audiences in Israel and around the world. Founder Bronislaw Huberman created an “orchestra of soloists” who had lost their jobs as a result of Naziism. Now, under the leadership of Zubin Mehta, one of the most internationally acclaimed orchestral and operatic conductors of our time, the orchestra continues to absorb new immigrants, serving as a gathering point for musicians from all over the world.

NOVEMBER 27-29
Meyerson Symphony Center
Conductor Andrew Grams presents this holiday classic with a full orchestra as part of the Texas Instruments series. Tchaikovsky’s iconic music fills the Meyerson Center, and nothing else, so as not to distract from the sheer beauty of the sound.
           
Exhibitions and Happenings

NOVEMBER 1, 2
Perot Museum of Nature and Science
Illuminating the mesmerizing world of plants and animals that glow from the deepest parts of the ocean and beyond, this exhibit will move guests through a series of re-created environments to explore bioluminescence – the production and emission of light by extraordinary organisms.

NOVEMBER 3
Rosine Hall | Dallas Arboretum & Botanical Gardens
Presented by the Women’s Council of the Dallas Arboretum, the Writer’s Garden Literary Symposium & Luncheon will feature authors Diane Dorrans Saeks, Meryle Secrest and Judith B. Tankard.

NOVEMBER 6
AT&T Stadium
The 20th Anniversary Celebration will honor the progress that WBCS has made over the last two decades and the members who make it possible. Featuring gourmet food, cocktails, casino games, a live auction, and live entertainment by Emerald City, this event celebrates the nonprofit that has been helping women-owned business flourish, facilitating and strengthening opportunities between women-owned businesses, corporate America and the government.                                        

NOVEMBER 7
Fashion Industry Gallery
The art-chic live auction event improving the lives of abused children in Dallas through the trans-formative power of art therapy, drawing in 100 local and regional artists.

NOVEMBER 7
Omni Dallas Hotel
An unforgettable evening that will include a cocktail reception, seated dinner, live entertainment and both a silent and live auction benefiting Big Brothers Big Sisters.

NOVEMBER 12
Expressions Home Gallery
Celebrate the holidays by attending the DIFFA/Dallas Holiday Wreath Collection which features over 70 one-of-a-kind wreaths from designers around the world available for auction.

NOVEMBER 12-15
Angelika Film Center Dallas
This 4-day festival at the Angelika, chaired by Tanya and Pete Foster with honorary chairs Margaret and Syd Carter, showcases films about the U.S. armed forces, followed by conversations with decorated veterans from the films.

NOVEMBER 14
Fashion Industry Gallery
Fashion Group International of Dallas presents a glamorous night of fashion, celebrating honoree Prabal Gurung with proceeds benefitting the FGI of Dallas Scholarship Program.

NOVEMBER 19
1605 North Stemmons Freeway, Dallas, TX 75207  
Shop the warehouse inventory before Dwell with Dignity makes the big move. This is your chance to get incredible deals on everything in the warehouse, from high- end designer goods to unique treasures that will inspire your next DIY project. It's first come, first serve and everything is priced to sell with 100% of the proceeds going to support the warehouse mission to help families escape poverty and homelessness through design.

NOVEMBER 20
Omni Dallas Hotel
Benefitting The Bridge homeless center, the sixth annual fundraiser will feature a seated breakfast, keynote speaker Willie Baronet and the presentation of the annual Bridge Builder Award.

Food Frenzies

NOVEMBER 13
Renaissance Dallas Hotel
NTX Beer Week presents the 2015 Brewer’s Ball – the chance to rub elbows with craft beer elite. The ball will feature national and local breweries as well as bites from local beer-centric restaurants. Members from the Dallas Opera will perform traditional opera and drinking songs from around the globe.

NOVEMBER 9
Hibiscus Restaurant
Join Dallas Uncorked as they host Rene Schlatter, owner of the highly acclaimed Merryvale Winery in Napa Valley, for a very special wine dinner at Hibiscus Restaurant, benefiting the Dallas Chapter of Les Dames d'Escoffier International.Over the multi course meal, you will have the opportunity to taste Merryvale's cool climate, Carneros estate Chardonnay, their expressive, refined Merryvale Cabernet Sauvignon, their floral, fresh Cabernet Franc and a special pour of their flagship Bordeaux style blend, Profile.

All November

NOVEMBER 1- 25
Dallas Arboretum & Botanical Gardens
Autumn at the Arboretum continues through Nov. 25th featuring the impressive and nationally acclaimed Pumpkin Village – a collection of whimsical pumpkin houses made from a record 75,000 pumpkins, gourds and squash. A multitude of special events take place throughout the festival including a hay bale maze, a pumpkin patch, scavenger hunts, Mommy and Me Mondays, Tiny Tot Tuesdays, special music and more. 

FALL/WINTER 2015
Dallas Contemporary
This season’s exhibits feature artists Bani Abidi, Nadia Kaabi-Linke, Adriana Varejao, Synchrodogs and Jason Willaford, showing now through the end of the year.

Major Sporting Events

NOVEMBER 1, 8, 26
The Dallas Cowboys face off against the Seattle Seahawks and Philadelphia Eagles early this month at AT&T Stadium. What’s Thanksgiving without a Dallas Cowboys game? Gather the family to attend this year’s game against the Carolina Panthers.

NOVEMBER 7, 11, 13, 20, 28  
Dallas Mavericks fans, head to the American Airlines Center this November to cheer on your team against the Raptors, Pelicans, Hornets, Jazz, Clippers, Lakers and Nuggets!

NOVEMBER 6, 21
The SMU Mustangs take on Temple and Tulane this month at Ford Stadium. Don’t forget to head to the tree-lined campus early for an SMU classic before each game – The Boulevard!
                                                           
NOVEMBER 10,12, 21, 24
“And now your DALLAS STARS”…a familiar phrase to fans of the ice hockey team, led by Jamie Benn. Hit the ice at the American Airlines Center to cheer them on as they face Toronto, Winnipeg, Ottawa and Buffalo at home this month!



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Luxury: From the Inside Out

At Museum Tower Dallas, you'll find the utmost regard to detail that extends to the exquisite design of each luxury residence. As a Museum Tower resident, you have the opportunity to live the extraordinary at every turn.
Every kitchen in each high-rise condominium at Museum Tower is completely furnished with German-engineered Miele stove tops, ovens, refrigerators, freezers, dishwashers and even wine coolers. Smart, seamless and saavy, these beautiful appliances match progressive kitchen trends while maintaining exceptional performance.

 With Thanksgiving around the corner, you will be equipped to handle every aspect of the family gathering. These incredible Miele appliances are functional, reliable and celebrated as the ultimate luxury kitchen appliances. Take a glimpse below at the state of the art Miele appliances offered in luxury residences. Miele appliances are just another one of the extraordinary features, services and amenities that make high rise living at Museum Tower incomparable to any other high-rise in the city:






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Thursday, October 29, 2015

#NEARBYMUSEUMTOWER: OCTOBER 29 – NOVEMBER 1



THURSDAY, OCT. 29
6:00 – 10:30 PM 
Decks in the Park: Halloween Edition
Local DJs take over the park and get you dancing under the stars!
This event features Dallas' top DJs mixing a variety of cool beats, so pack a picnic or grab dinner from the food trucks and claim your spot on the lawn! Enjoy music from several DJs playing different styles of family-friendly music ranging from Electronic, House, and Reggae to Classic Rewinds, Groove, Soul, Funk, Organic Hip Hop and other new genres!
Klyde Warren Park | just outside Museum Tower

FRIDAY, OCT. 30
2:00 PM
Harvest Tea
Up your seasonal pumpkin spice game with an elegant, three-course tea service at the Dallas Arboretum’s historic DeGolyer House. A special Harvest Tea menu will be served each weekday until November 25 for guests ages 13 and older, and includes delicious offerings from chef James Sparks. Reservations include parking and admission to the garden, where guests can visit the national acclaimed Pumpkin Village.
Dallas Arboretum | 8.7 mi from Museum Tower

SATURDAY, OCT. 31
11:00 AM
Dallas Symphony Orchestra presents Halloween Organ Spooktacular
Maybe trick-or-treating and Halloween parties aren't your thing. Or, maybe you're looking for a more culturally stimulating experience on October 31. Either way, the Halloween Organ Spooktacular with Bradley Hunter Welch is sure to be a valid addition to any of your Halloween plans. 
Meyerson Symphony Center | 0.2 mi from Museum Tower

7:00 PM, 10:00 PM
Off Broadway on Flora Series:
A Divine Evening with Charles Busch
This Halloween weekend, dressing up can’t compare to the fun of a cross-dressing Cabaret star who’s making a very rare appearance in the Big D. From the man who brought youPsycho Beach Party, Die Mommie Die and Vampire Lesbians of Sodom comes A Divine Evening with Charles Busch, a dynamic performance of unforgettable characters like the sort-of actress Miriam Passman recounting her brushes with stardom, mixed with Busch’s own memoirs of a more personal (and hilarious) nature. You’ll also enjoy the Cabaret show staples that are the soundtrack to this grand night of camp, in the tradition of John Waters movies and Hedwig & the Angry Inch.
Dee and Charles Wyly Theatre | 0.3 mi from Museum Tower


SUNDAY, OCT. 31
11:00 AM
Creatures of Light: Nature’s Bioluminescence
Creatures of Light opens this weekend at the Perot Museum. Head over to the Perot to discover the magical world of bioluminescence – nature’s version of glow-in-the-dark!

Perot Museum of Nature and Science | 0.5 mi from Museum Tower





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Wednesday, October 21, 2015

#NearbyMuseumTower: October 23 - October 25

FRIDAY, OCT. 23

12:00 PM 
2015 Each Moment Matters Luncheon
Former First Lady Laura Bush will speak at the annual Each Moment Matters Luncheon, now in its sixth year. The Each Moment Matters Luncheon has been making a dramatic impact by honoring a community of inspiring individuals annually. The luncheon is the main fundraiser for the Faith Presbyterian Hospice Caring Fund. The Faith Caring Fund allows the opportunity to provide individuals, at no charge, a wide variety of highly-specialized supplemental and bereavement services designed for patients, and to help their family members cope with grief and loss.
Hilton Anatole | 2.5 mi from Museum Tower


7:00 PM 
Zhulong Gallery presents Azuma Makoto - Shiki: Landscape and Beyond opening reception
Japanese floral artist Azuma Makoto will debut his internationally acclaimed sculpture, Shiki I, in his upcoming exhibition Shiki: Landscape and Beyond.
Makoto’s shiki I, a 5-foot "timeless pine tree" encapsulated by an open steel frame, will be suspended in mid-air, surrounded by large-format photographs, shot by Azuma’s collaborator, Shunsuke Shiinoki; illustrating its almost 10 year path around and above the globe. The exhibition will include new photographs of the Shiki in extreme landscapes that these plants would never naturally occur as well as documentary footage in a digital format.
Zhulong Gallery | 1.5 mi from Museum Tower



7:30 PM
Dallas Symphony Orchestra presents Come To The Cabaret
Spend a night at the cabaret when New York star Ashley Brown brings her unique stage show to the Meyerson with Chicago, Make Someone Happy and Defying Gravity.
 Meyerson Symphony Center | 
0.2 mi from Museum Tower



SATURDAY, OCT. 24


3:00 PM
Fine Arts Chamber Players presents Emerald Trio
The outstanding professional musicians of the Emerald Trio begin Fine Arts Chamber Players' latest program with Felix Mendelssohn’s Piano Trio No. 1 in D minor, Op. 49. This 28-minute work is paired with Dvorak’s Trio No. 4 in E minor, op.90, & Dumky, a dizzying, emotional piece based on a “dumka,” or Slavic folk song.
Members of the Emerald Trio include Dallas Symphony violinist Aleksandr Snytkin, cellist Marie-Thaïs Levesque Oliver, former principal cello of the Akron and Canton Symphonies, and pianist Andrey Ponochevny, international soloist and Bronze Medal Winner of the 2002 Tchaikovsky International Competition in Moscow, Russia.
Dallas Museum of Art | 0.2 mi from Museum Tower



6:00 PM
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital presents Evening Under the Stars Party
The 2015 St. Jude Evening Under the Stars Party will kick off with a cocktail reception followed by a seated dinner, live and silent auction. All proceeds from the party will go directly to St. Jude Children’s Hospital.
Omni Hotel | 1.3 mi from Museum Tower


7:00 PM
Chefs for Farmers presents The Butcher Block Party
Chefs for Farmers will present a new signature Downtown event, the Butcher Block Party. A dozen of the hottest local and national chefs are serving up a meat lover's dream featuring meat galore, world class wines, classic cocktails, cold beer, and music.
The Joule Hotel | 0.9 mi from Museum Tower




SUNDAY, OCT. 24


9:00 AM
Dallas Arboretum presents 2015 Autumn at the Arboretum
Have you been to the Arboretum this season? 
The 66-acre Dallas Arboretum is a perfect place for a fun family photo in Cinderella’s Carriage or a leisurely walk among 150,000 fall-blooming flowers such as chrysanthemums and impatiens during Autumn at the Arboretum. This year, a record 75,000 pumpkins, gourds and squash create the impressive and nationally acclaimed Pumpkin Village – a collection of whimsical pumpkin houses.
Dallas Arboretum & Botanical Gardens | 8.7 mi from Museum Tower

7:30 PM
Josh Groban in Concert


Crooner Josh Groban will come to Dallas in support of his new album, Stages.
Music Hall at Fair Park | 3 mi from Museum Tower




8:00 PM
Knife presents Sunday Cinema Series
Julie and Julia screens as part of the Sunday series at Knife at The Highland Dallas a culinary film-themed program. The series will continue on Sundays of select months in 2015 and with the purchase of each ticket, guests will enjoy themed gourmet bites by renowned Chef John Tesar and craft beer from Four Corners Brewing Company. Prominent guest speakers from the film and food industries will also speak before each screening.
Knife Dallas | 3.7 mi from Museum Tower
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Soirée, You Say?


Fall is the season for entertaining! Whether you are planning an intimate gathering in your home, a major milestone celebration or a charitable event, our Director of Resident Relations is on hand to facilitate coordination with events. Entertain your guests in style thanks to our magnificently-designed spaces. Entertain effortlessly, thanks to our on-site staff ready to facilitate your hosting duties. Entertain luxuriously with bites from your favorite acclaimed chef, accompanied by your choice of wine and spirits; we'll have it all delivered. As the evening winds down, take the soirée to your balcony to enjoy sweeping views of Dallas by night. Delight in a lifestyle perpetuated by the luxuries at Museum Tower. 




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