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DMA To Exhibit 5 Key Frida Kahlo Pieces
Visitors to the Dallas Museum of Art will soon have the rare opportunity to see five works by the acclaimed Mexican painter Frida Kahlo.
Kick 2020 to the Curb
Let’s face it, 2020 has been really interesting - but interesting in that way that usually involves unwanted house guests that linger too long and carry a communicable disease and a penchant for toilet paper thievery.
Got To ‘bighands’ It to Nic Nicosia
When Nic Nicosia began forming what eventually would become the large stainless steel sculpture bighands, he had no idea the piece would land at the Nasher Sculpture Center in the middle of a pandemic and become, for some, the embodiment of 2020.
‘Wave to the Camera,’ Online Exhibit Beckons
The Texas Film Commission and the Texas Archive of the Moving Image announced the launch of Wave to the Camera, the newest online exhibit from TAMI.
Coronavirus
DBDT Dancers Take The Stage Outdoors
Dallas Black Dance Theatre (DBDT) is continuing virtual performances to finish its 44th season.
Coronavirus
AT&T PAC Offers Close-Up Contests – From Afar
It's no secret that the pandemic has been tough on the arts community, with shows canceled and postponed, occupancy reduced, and a host of other issues to navigate.
Dallas Opera Announces Spring Start for 2020-21 Season
Fingers crossed, opera lovers in Dallas. This spring may see you in a seat, enjoying the season that was postponed due to COVID-19 - almost a year after the pandemic caused a state-wide shut down.
Dallas Opera To Stream ‘The Magic Flute’ Simulcast
The Dallas Opera will make the company’s popular 2019 production of Mozart’s family-friendly The Magic Flute available free for home viewing for a limited time.
Tickets On Sale For ‘A Very Electric Christmas’
Tickets for Lightwire Theater’s ‘A Very Electric Christmas’ are on sale as of Nov. 20 at 10 a.m.
Society
Two Preston Hollow Residents To Be Honored with TACA Silver Cup
Preston Hollow's Donna Wilhelm and Sam Self will be honored as the The Arts Community Alliance's Silver Cup Award recipients in a luncheon this Spring, the organization announced.
Dallas Symphony Orchestra Takes Its Show On the Road
The Dallas Symphony Orchestra announced the residency of The Concert Truck during the holiday season – presenting community concerts in venues and formats that lend themselves to social distancing.
Texas Ballet Theater’s ‘The Nutcracker’ Going Virtual
Looking for some safe holiday cheer this year? Texas Ballet Theater (TBT) will present a filmed production of Artistic Director Ben Stevenson, O.B.E.’s The Nutcracker online December 14-26 to keep the holiday spirit alive amid COVID-19.
Obituaries
Dallas Philanthropist Edith O’Donnell Dies at 95
She’s described by the Dallas Museum of Art’s Eugene McDermott Director Dr. Agustín Arteaga, as having a “warm and enormous heart,” and that heart led Edith Jones O’Donnell, along with her husband Peter, to embrace philanthropy that benefitted education and the arts in Dallas.
Preston Hollow’s Charley Pride To Receive CMA’s Lifetime Achievement Award
Country music legend Charley Pride wasn't born in Dallas (as the oft-used saying goes), but he got here as soon as he could - 1969 to be exact.
DMA Reveals 2021 Exhibition Slate
The Dallas Museum of Art’s 2021 roster features a robust slate of exhibitions that use a range of innovative approaches to highlight the strength and breadth of the Museum’s global collection and the talents of the curators.
Events
Reunion Tower Offers Plenty To Be Thankful For in November
November kicks off the holiday season, and with it some well-deserved time off. Reunion Tower has several events designed to celebrate safely.
TDO Network Hits Stride on a High Note
Fall brings a flurry of activity to The Dallas Opera’s TDO Network, which continues to develop new shows and curate existing programs to engage and entertain music lovers all over the world.
