Mark your calendars for the 4th Annual
CityArts Celebration!
(SAMPLE SCHEDULE FROM 2007)
6:00 - 10:00 p.m. Friday, June 8
11:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. Saturday, June 9
11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Sunday, June 10
Museum Schedules:
The Crow Collection of Asian Art
Dallas Museum of Art
Nasher Sculpture Center
Click here for a PDF version of the brochure
Click here for a listing of the Street Closures
TXU Energy presents the CityArts Celebration
All events are FREE, including museum admission
Friday, June 8
MUSIC & DANCE SHOWCASE
Office of Cultural Affairs Stage – Harwood at Woodall Rodgers
6:00 Texas Weather
7:00 TeCo Theatrical Productions, Inc. - OCA
8:00 The Writer’s Garret - OCA
9:00 Adolphus Hall - OCA
Jose’ Cuervo Stage – Harwood at Ross
6:00 Dallas Wind Symphony - A Tuba Quartet - OCA
7:00 Chin’s Mojo
8:00 Pete Barbeck & 7th Son
9:00 Briefcase Blues
AT&T Dance Stage – Flora at Pearl
6:00 The Rhythm Junkies
6:45 Mitotiliztli Yaoyollohtli - OCA
7:45 Muscle Memory Dance Theatre
8:45 Maharlika Dancers U.S.A. - OCA
9:15 Big Thought/Viva Mexico Ballet Folklorico
Evening Artist Stage – Betty Marcus Plaza at The Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center
6:00 Westchester
6:45 The 440 Alliance
8:00 Cheryl Arena & Aaron Burton
9:15 Jed Marum
FEATURED COMMUNITY CONCERT
The Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center
8:00 The Dallas Symphony Orchestra Celebrates CityArts
Come hear the world-renowned Dallas Symphony Orchestra as they perform an intermission-free concert for music lovers of all ages. From Beethoven to Brahms, Mozart to Mahler, the city’s internationally acclaimed orchestra offers a musical experience unlike any other in the great Meyerson Symphony Center. Visit www.dallassymphony.com for details about the FREE concert.
ALBERTSONS CULINARY SHOWCASE – Pearl at Woodall Rodgers
Spice up your summer with seafood! Dallas’ own culinary artists shine in this creative venue that brings together fabulous food, wine tastings, food and wine pairings, samplings and so much more, featuring the fine wines of Beringer. Each session limited to 100 participants.
6:00 Chef Scott J. Monell, Fairmont Hotel- Seared North Atlantic Salmon with Baby Spinach &
Maple Vinaigrette
7:30 Chef Jeff Rockow, Rex’s Seafood Market- Shrimp Cocktail w/ Cocktail & Remoulade
Sauce, Spicy Tuna Tartar & Lobster Bisque
9:00 Beringer Wine Tasting featuring Master Sommelier Guy Stout, Glazer’s Family of
Companies
ARTIST SHOWCASE -- Pearl and Flora Streets
More than 80 Texas artists display and sell their original works at a fabulous juried outdoor art show, coordinated by The 500, Inc.
TXU ENERGY SHOWCASE – Harwood Street
Be sure to stop by the TXU Energy tent. There will be a fun art activity for the kids, plus NEW LOWER PRICES on electricity for the adults! Register for prizes including $500 of free electricity just in time for summer! TXU Energy. The #1 choice of Texans for electric service. REP Certificate No. 10004
FEATURED ACTIVITY:
The Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center
6:00-10:00 Cuellar’s Kid Arts Exhibition: Feast your eyes on the extraordinary art that comes from the souls and hearts of young artists at Dallas ISD’s Gilbert Cuellar Sr. Elementary School under the direction of Fatima Usrey, fine arts instructor.
Saturday, June 9
MUSIC & DANCE SHOWCASE
Office of Cultural Affairs Stage – Harwood at Woodall Rodgers
11:00 Camerata Winds, Inc. - OCA
12:00 Emily Elbert
1:00 ICMC/Indian Classical Music Circle - OCA
2:00 Fine Arts Chamber Players “Latin Folk Fiesta” - OCA
3:00 F.A.M.E. - OCA
3:45 New Arts Six - OCA
4:45 The Herbie Johnson Jazz Group - OCA
5:45 Allegro Guitar Society of Dallas, Jan Ryberg - OCA
6:45 The Women’s Chorus of Dallas - OCA
7:45 Jeni
8:45 RD Superstars and RD JR. Stars
Jose’ Cuervo Stage – Harwood at Ross
11:00 Charles Webb & Atonement
12:00 The Vince Lujan Project
1:00 T-Richard & The Zydeco Stingrays
2:15 Chris Rivers, presented by Gilleys
4:00 King Creole
5:15 Inner City All-Stars
7:00 Texas Slim & the Love Machine
8:30 Doyle Bramhall
AT&T Dance Stage – Flora at Pearl
11:00 Anita N. Martinez Ballet Folklorico - OCA
12:00 Indian Cultural Heritage Foundation - OCA
1:00 Grupo Folklorico Mexico Lindo - OCA
2:00 Conte de Loyo Flamenco Theatre - OCA
2:45 Dallas Power House of Dance
3:30 Lisbon Elementary School “Character Counts” Dance Co. – Dallas ISD
4:15 Manzanilla Flamenca - OCA
5:15 Ollimpaxqui Ballet Company - OCA
6:15 Millennium Dancers
7:15 Dallas Black Dance Theatre - OCA
8:00 Dallas Black Academy’s Performing Ensemble: “Bloom” - OCA
8:45 DBDT II – OCA
9:15 Dallas Korean Cultural Foundation– OCA
Children’s Stage & Discovery Area – Betty Marcus Plaza at The Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center
11:00 Gary Bowman
11:45 Sidney Lanier Eagle Orchestra – Dallas ISD
12:30 Sidney Lanier Eagle Keyes – Dallas ISD
1:30 J.N. Erwin Elementary Choir – “Voice of Jaguar” – Dallas ISD
2:00 Happy Birthday Borden Sing-Along! (see Featured Activities listing for details)
2:15 Texas Performing Chinese Arts Association - OCA
3:15 Sidney Lanier Elementary Vanguard of Expressive Arts - Dance & Theater – Dallas ISD
4:15 Teatro Dallas - OCA
5:15 Raul Beryon “MACA CLOWN IN ACTION” - OCA
6:15 Melody “AFI” Bell Griot - Storyteller - OCA
7:15 Little Hands Big Hearts
Discovery Area includes activity booths by the Dallas Contemporary, Anita N. Martinez Ballet Folklorico,
Japan-America Society of Dallas/Fort Worth, The Women's Museum: An Institute for the Future, A.R.T.S. for People, Autism Society of Dallas, Dallas Heritage Village at Old City Park, artist Beverly Booker, Museum of the American Railroad, Crow Collection of Asian Art, the Evergreen of Lake Highlands Garden Club and many other local organizations. Be sure to visit with Borden’s beloved Elsie and Beau from 11-6 today.
Evening Artist Stage – Betty Marcus Plaza at The Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center
8:15 Trinity River Whalers
9:15 Language Room
FEATURED COMMUNITY CONCERT
The Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center
5:00-10:00 Barbershop Ensembles Harmonize in the Meyerson
A nostalgic evening of family entertainment as delightful harmony fills The Eugene McDermott Concert Hall by award-winning choruses from Dallas, Arlington, Ft. Worth and Plano. An extraordinary musical experience for listeners of all ages. For details about the FREE concert, visit www.meyersonsymphonycenter.com.
ALBERTSONS CULINARY SHOWCASE – Pearl at Woodall Rodgers
Dallas’ own culinary artists shine in this creative venue that brings together fabulous food, wine tastings, food and wine pairings, samplings and so much more, featuring the fine wines of Beringer. Additional presentations may be added. Check signs on-site and www.DallasCityArts.com for updates on the extraordinary line-up of chefs, sommeliers and presenters. Each session limited to 100 participants.
11:00 Mawker Coffee, Farmers Market- Tea and Pastry Tasting
12:00 Chef Megan Foley, Tucker- Peach Smoked Pork Tenderloin w/ Shiner BBQ Sauce,
Parmesan Bread Pudding
1:30 Tonia Ashworth, Chateau de Fromage – The Wonderful World of Cheese
3:00 Chef Daniel Nemec & Sommelier Jonathan Nicholson, Kirby’s Prime Steakhouse
Food and Wine Pairing, Beef Carpaccio
4:30 Chef Chris Meier, The Capital Grille- Citrus Glazed Salmon with Sauteed Spring
Vegetables
6:00 Chef Eric Dreyer, Grand Met Restaurant at the Hyatt DFW - Ceviche
7:00 Wine Tasting featuring Jonathan Nicholson, Somellier, Kirby's Prime Steakhouse
8:00 Mixing the Perfect Summer Cocktail, featuring the new Jose’ Cuervo flavors
ARTIST SHOWCASE -- Pearl and Flora Streets
More than 80 Texas artists display and sell their original works at a fabulous juried outdoor art show, coordinated by The 500, Inc. Visit the Silent Auction Tent on Harwood from 11-5 today.
TXU ENERGY SHOWCASE – Harwood Street
Be sure to stop by the TXU Energy tent. There will be a fun art activity for the kids, plus NEW LOWER PRICES on electricity for the adults! Register for prizes including $500 of free electricity just in time for summer! TXU Energy. The #1 choice of Texans for electric service. REP Certificate No. 10004
FEATURED ACTIVITIES:
Arts District Stroll
11:00 Join the Dallas Arts District Alliance for a one-hour, docent-led stroll. Learn history of the buildings and get a sneak-peek at the exciting changes occurring in the Arts District. Meet in front of the Crow Collection of Asian Art.
Dallas Center for the Performing Arts Preview Center
11:00-6:00 Be the first to get an inside look at the Dallas Center for the Performing Arts.
Learn more about the new multi-venue arts and entertainment Center now under construction in the Dallas Arts District. Trammell Crow Center, 2001 Ross Avenue, Mezzanine level. Visit www.dallasperformingarts.org for more information.
The Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center
11:00-10:00 Cuellar’s Kid Arts Exhibition (see Friday listing for details)
1:00-4:00 Docent-guided tours, provided by the Greater Dallas Section of National Council
of Jewish Women (every 30 minutes)
1:30 and 2:30 Lay Family Concert Organ Demonstration, The Eugene McDermott
Concert Hall, featuring Mary Preston, DSO resident organist
2:00-4:00 Borden’s 150-Year Birthday Celebration: Join Elsie and Beau on the Betty Marcus Plaza to sing Happy Birthday and enjoy FREE treats for kiddies while supplies last.
Sunday, June 10
MUSIC & DANCE SHOWCASE
Office of Cultural Affairs Stage – Harwood at Woodall Rodgers
11:00 Deidra Thornell/WT White – Dallas ISD
12:00 Mo Brown & Company
1:00 Success, I & I - OCA
2:00 Encore! - The Turtle Creek Chorale – OCA
3:00 A.R.T.S. for People presents: The Bob Monk Singers – OCA
4:00 A.R.T.S. for People presents: Matt Tolentino – OCA
5:00 Barri Pearson and The Right Direction - OCA
Jose’ Cuervo Stage – Harwood at Ross
11:00 Ken Wheeler & the University of Blues featuring Joe Jonas
12:00 Shawn Council
1:00 Havana NRG!
2:00 The PitPops!
3:15 Jim Suhler & Monkey Beat
4:30 Brothers 3
AT&T Dance Stage – Flora at Pearl
11:00 Daniel de Cordoba Bailes Espanoles (The Dances of Spain) - OCA
12:00 Kumaasi African Ensemble - OCA
1:00 Sandunga Dance Company
2:00 Dallas Tap Dazzlers
3:00 iNStep
3:45 Elledanceworks Dance Company
4:45 Cuicani in Xochitl - OCA
Children’s Stage & Discovery Area – Betty Marcus Plaza at The Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center
11:00 Jewels of Wisdom - OCA
12:00 Liz Covington & Helen Garrison - Storytellers
1:00 GT Sport Taekwondo Demonstration Team
2:00 Percussion Things - OCA
3:00 John Burleson - Storyteller
4:00 Voices of Change - OCA
5:00 The Professor Brainius Show
See Saturday’s listing for Discovery Area activities and presenting groups. Be sure to visit with Borden’s beloved Elsie and Beau from 11-6 today.
ALBERTSONS CULINARY SHOWCASE – Pearl at Woodall Rodgers
Dallas’ own culinary artists shine in this creative venue that brings together fabulous food, wine tastings, food and wine pairings, samplings and so much more, featuring the fine wines of Beringer. Additional presentations may be added. Check signs on-site and www.DallasCityArts.com for updates on the extraordinary line-up of chefs, sommeliers and presenters. Each session limited to 100 participants.
12:00 Mawker Coffee, Farmers Market- Tea and Pastry Tasting
1:00 Chef Pedro Ortiz, The Palm- Halibut with Lobster Cream Sauce
2:30 Sur La Table - Olive Oil & Vinegar Sampling
4:00 Chef Jason, Culinaire, with Dining at the Meyerson & Cooking Tips - Chilled Melon &
Proscuitto Soup
5:00 Chef Sharon Van Meter, Milestone Culinary Center,– Japanese Beef Salad with Sesame
Dressing
ARTIST SHOWCASE -- Pearl and Flora Streets
More than 80 Texas artists display and sell their original works at a fabulous juried outdoor art show, coordinated by The 500, Inc. Visit the Silent Auction Tent on Harwood from 11-4 today.
TXU ENERGY SHOWCASE – Harwood Street
Be sure to stop by the TXU Energy tent. There will be a fun art activity for the kids, plus NEW LOWER PRICES on electricity for the adults! Register for prizes including $500 of free electricity just in time for summer! TXU Energy. The #1 choice of Texans for electric service. REP Certificate No. 10004
FEATURED ACTIVITIES
Arts District Stroll
11:00 Join the Dallas Arts District Alliance for a one-hour, docent-led stroll. Learn history of the buildings and get a sneak-peek at the exciting changes occurring in the Arts District. Meet in front of the Crow Collection of Asian Art.
The Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center
11:00- 6:00 Cuellar’s Kid Arts Exhibition (see Friday listing for details)
Dallas Center for the Performing Arts Preview Center
11:00-6:00 Get the latest update on this exciting Arts District development! Visit the Preview Center and view models of the Margot and Bill Winspear Opera House, the Dee and Charles Wyly Theatre, and a model of the entire 10-acre site, in addition to architectural renderings of the venues and photographs of milestones in the campaign. Trammell Crow Center, 2001 Ross Street, Mezzanine level.
Street Stage Performances – Flora at Olive
A variety of local musicians will enliven your stroll across the museum block. Presented by The Crow Collection of Asian Art.
Friday, Saturday and Sunday
FREE Admission to Museums during Hours Below
11 am-6 pm Saturday & Sunday – DMA & Nasher
11 am-10 pm Friday & Saturday and 11 am – 6 pm Sunday – Crow Collection
Museum Activities & Exhibitions
Crow Collection of Asian Art
The Crow Collection of Asian Art welcomes you on a journey to the wonders and arts of Asia. Join us for free, innovative programs and exhibitions during City Arts. Open until 10 pm Friday & Saturday. Please consult www.crowcollection.org for more information.
Friday, June 8
6:00 - 7:00 The Art of Peace. Twilight Yoga: de-stress, unwind, and relax!
Join instructors from BKS Iyengar Yoga Studio of Dallas for a peaceful hour of yoga. Gallery III.
6:00 – 8:00 Drop-in Chair Massage. Relax with a chair massage from a professional masseuse. Gallery II.
6:00 – 10:00 Ongoing Installation by Artist Weihong. Artist Weihong seeks the essence of Zen practices through her work. Widely exhibited and acclaimed, she has created site-specific and interactive art installations in such diverse places as Dali, China and Milan, Italy, to her current home in Houston, Texas. This is the first site-specific work to be created at The Crow Collection of Asian Art. Visit Gallery I throughout the weekend to see her work in progress.
Saturday, June 9
11:00 -12:00 Salute the Sun! Join instructors from BKS Iyengar Yoga Studio of Dallas
for a peaceful hour of yoga. Gallery III.
12:30 – 1:00 Lecture and Demonstration: The Art of the Brush, Chinese Painting Techniques. Gallery III.
1:30 – 2:00 Gallery Talk: The Science behind Names. Bill Warner, School Programs Lead Teacher from the Museum of Nature & Science Dallas, presents Scientific Nomenclature in the Work of U-Ram Choe. Mezzanine.
2:30 – 3:00 Presentation: The Art of Gardens. C.A. Hisscock, Master Gardener, presents Asian Elements in the Garden. Gallery III.
3:30 – 4:00 Gallery Talk: Highlights of Jades in The Crow Collection. Shiyuan Yuan, Collections Manager and Junior Curator of The Crow Collection of Asian Art Gallery II.
4:00 – 5:00 Performance: Traditional Korean Dance & Music. Traditional Korean Dance & Music. The gayageum is a 12-string traditional Korean zither-like instrument and the geomungo is a 6-string version. Performers from the Dallas Korean Cultural Foundation will perform a repertoire including both instruments and traditional dance.
Gallery III.
11:00 – 10:00 Ongoing Installation by Artist Weihong. See Friday listing.
Sunday, June 10
11:00 – 12:00 Salute the Sun! Join instructors from BKS Iyengar Yoga Studio of Dallas for a peaceful hour of yoga. Gallery III.
12:30 – 1:00 Lecture and Demonstration: The Art of the Brush, Chinese Painting Techniques. Gallery III.
1:30 – 2:00 Gallery Talk: The Science behind Names. Bill Warner, School Programs Lead Teacher from the Museum of Nature & Science Dallas, presents Scientific Nomenclature in the Work of U-Ram Choe.. Mezzanine.
2:30 – 3:00 Presentation: The Art of Gardens. C.A. Hisscock, Master Gardener,
presents Asian Elements in the Garden. Gallery III.
3:30 – 4:00 The Art of Community. Members of the Dallas Korean Cultural Foundation will give a presentation on their insight into the work of U-Ram Choe. Mezzanine.
4:00 – 5:00 Performance: Traditional Korean Dance & Music. Traditional Korean Dance
& Music. See Friday listing.
11:00 – 6:00 Ongoing installation by Artist Weihong. See Friday listing.
Exhibitions:
Female Buddhas: Women of Enlightenment in Himalayan Art.
Barron Collection of Snuff Bottles.
U-Ram Choe: New Media from Seoul. Organized by bitforms gallery, nyc | seoul with support from One Arts Plaza.
Dallas Museum of Art
Offering hundreds of experiences, the Dallas Museum of Art invites you to have one of your own with these free programs and events that explore the Museum’s important collections of art from all cultures and periods. For more information, visit DallasMuseumofArt.org.
Saturday, June 9
12:00 – 1:00 Performance in the Galleries featuring Roger Boykin. Enjoy modern jazz on the piano with Roger Boykin. Atrium.
1:00 – 2:15 The Art of Meditation. Join Gen Kelsang Sangye, a Western Buddhist monk, for this special series of classes in the Asian galleries featuring a talk, meditation, and discussion. The David T. Owsley Galleries of South Asian Art, Level 3
1:00– 3:30 Studio Creations. Make a fan inspired by those in the Museum’s collections. Afterwards, view the exhibition, A Painting in the Palm of Your Hand: 18th Century Painted Fans from the Wendy and Emery Reves Collection, opening June 17. Gateway Gallery Studios, Level 1.
2:00 – 2:30 Family Films featuring I Can Fly: Kids & African American Art. Six bold, brilliant artists paint and speak of the black experience in America—the history, politics, city life, and country life. (28 min., ages 5–15). Orientation Theater, Level 1.
2:00 – 3:00 Collection Highlights Tour. Tour the Museum’s permanent collection with Museum docents. Meet at the Visitor Services Desk
3:00 – 4:00 Performance in the Galleries featuring Roger Boykin. Enjoy modern jazz on the piano with Roger Boykin. Atrium.
Sunday, June 10
12:00 – 1:00 Performances in the Galleries featuring Shelley Carrol. Enjoy modern jazz on the saxophone with Shelley Carrol. Atrium.
1:00– 3:30 Studio Creations. Make a fan inspired by those in the Museum’s collections. Afterwards, view the exhibition, A Painting in the Palm of Your Hand: 18th Century Painted Fans from the Wendy and Emery Reves Collection, opening June 17. Gateway Gallery Studios, Level 1.
1:30– 3:30 Collection Connection: Vishnu as Varaha. Take a walk through the Arts of Asia and the Pacific Galleries and visit the Vishnu as Varaha. Museum staff will be on hand to talk in-depth about this work of art. Learn the history and create an art activity. The David T. Owsley Galleries of South Asian Art, Level 3.
2:00 – 2:30 Family Films featuring I Can Fly: Kids & African American Art. Six bold, brilliant artists paint and speak of the black experience in America—the history, politics, city life, and country life. (28 min., ages 5–15). Tower Galleries, Level 4.
2:00 – 3:00 Collection HighlightsTours. Tour the Museum’s permanent collection with Museum docents. Meet at the Visitor Services Desk
3:00 – 4:00 Performance in the Galleries featuring Shelley Carrol. Enjoy modern jazz on the saxophone with Shelley Carrol. Atrium.
Exhibitions:
The Societe’ Anonyme: Modernism for America, Marguerite and Robert Hoffman Galleries – Opens June 8.
Concentrations 51: Mark Handforth, Sculpture Garden.
Lone Star Legancy: The Barrett Collection of Early Texas Art, Mary Noel and Bill Lamont Gallery.
A Tribute to Pauline Gill Sullivan, Cindy and Howard Rachofsky Gallery.
Gallery Orozco: Inner Circles of the Wall and Works from Dallas Collections, Nancy and Tim Hanley Gallery.
Nasher Sculpture Center
CityArts participants are invited to visit the only urban museum and garden in the world dedicated to the modern and contemporary sculpture throughout the weekend. For more information, visit NasherSculptureCenter.org.
Saturday, June 9
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10:00 – 1:00 Children’s Art Activity. Create your own colorful wire mobiles inspired by the work of Alexander Calder. Nasher Hall.
12:00 Docent tour. Join us at noon for a docent guided tour of the garden and galleries and gain insight into one of the greatest collections of modern and contemporary sculpture in the world. Meet at the Admissions Desk.
12:00 – 3:00 Live Music in the Garden. Enjoy strolling among the sculptures to the sounds
of the Marchel Ivery Trio.
Sunday, June 10
10:00 – 1:00 Children’s Art Activity. Create your own colorful wire mobiles inspired by the
work of Alexander Calder. Nasher Hall.
12:00 – 3:00 Live Music in the Garden. Enjoy strolling among the sculptures to the sounds
of the Marchel Ivery Trio.
Exhibition:
Highlights from the Raymond and Patsy Nasher Collection. Features works by Calder, Ciacometti, Matisse, Miro’, Moore, Picasso and Rodin.
