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Eleven Hundred Springs
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2008 Dallas City Arts Celebration
5th Annual
When: Sunday, June 15, 2008, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Where: Dallas Arts District, Dallas
Cost: Free
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Description
A free arts showcase with multiple outdoor stages featuring dance, a variety of music and cultural performances, a juried art show, culinary demonstrations and wine tastings, complimentary admission to world-class museums, exciting exhibits, interactive children's activities and much more.
Schedule of events
MUSIC & DANCE SHOWCASE
Pegasus Stage – Olive at Flora
11:00 - TrueHeart
12:15 - I Got Soul Conference presents Yahzarach aka Purple S.James
01:30 - I Got Soul Conference presents Carmen
02:15 - I Got Soul Conference presents Jonathan Tyler & The Northern Lights
03:00 - Tejas Brothers
04:30 - 1100 Springs
Office of Cultural Affairs Stage – Harwood at Ross
11:00 - I Got Soul Conference presents Edge/TX
12:15 - Michael William Harrison
1:15 - I Got Soul Conference presents Von & the Sweat Lodge
2:15 - Barri Pearson & the Right Direction - OCA
3:15 - Katsuk - OCA
4:15 - I Got Soul Conference presents Malina Moye
5:15 - Richmond Punch Jazz Quartet - OCA
Dallas Dance Stage – Harwood at Woodall Rodgers
11:00 - Sandunga Dance Co.
12:00 - Mitotiliztli Yaoyollohtli - OCA
1:00 - Muscle Memory Dance Theatre
2:00 - Anita N. Martinez Ballet Folklorico
3:00 - Infusion Dance Ensemble
4:00 - Events in Motion & The Lone Star Dancers
5:00 - Elledanceworks Dance Co.
Bank of America Children’s Stage & Discovery Area – Betty Marcus Plaza at The Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center
11:00 - Jewels of Wisdom – Audrey McClure
12:00 - Magicians Latinos
1:00 - Indian Cultural Heritage Foundation - OCA
2:00 - Dallas Storytelling Guild
3:00 - Little Hands, Big Hearts
4:00 - John Burleson – Tarrant Area Guild of Storytellers
5:00 - Dallas Diocesan Children’s Choir
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.
11:45 - Chef Sharon Van Meter, W.M.C.S., Milestone Culinary Arts Center – Honey Mascarpone Stuffed Crepes with Texas Farmers Market Fruit Coulis
1:00 - Jeanette Prasifka, Crosby Catering & Coffee – Vegan Mushroom Pate
2:30 - Chef Robbie Lewis, Fuse – Hawaiian Snapper with Pecan Jasmine Rice, Baby Bok Choy, and Sake Buerre Blanc
4:00 - Chef Mansour Gorji, Canary Café – Hummus Appetizer, Salad with Pomegranate Vinaigrette & Talapia with Puttanesca
ARTIST SHOWCASE -- Pearl, Flora and Harwood
More than 100 Texas artists display and sell their original works at a fabulous outdoor show, coordinated by The 500, Inc.
TXU ENERGY SHOWCASE – Flora at Pearl
Art activities for the kids and a home energy efficiency makeover contest for the parents...the TXU Energy booth has fun for everyone. Explore new ways to lower your electricity bills immediately. Plus, you can enter the TXU Energy Power Saver Challenge, where your energy efficient home improvements could win you $30,000! And, don’t miss the original drawings by DISD student artists! The drawings are featured onsite and are included in the TXU Energy calendar. Student entries are an interpretation of each student’s vision of what it means to be “energy efficient."
FEATURED ACTIVITIES
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.
Arts District Stroll
1:00 - 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.
Information from the venue.
Some nearby restaurants
- Mattito's (Dallas)
- Yutaka Sushi Bistro
- Sambuca (Dallas)
- Butcher Shop Steakhouse (Dallas / West End)
- Marie Gabrielle Restaurant and Gardens (Servery)
Some nearby events on June 15th
- Pinkalicious: The Musical, Risk Theatre Initiative, 2 p.m.
- A Dog's Life, Theatre Three, 2:30 p.m.
- St. Paul's Gospel Choir, One Arts Plaza, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
- Sunday Family Holiday Series - Father's Day, Nasher Sculpture Center, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Soul Control / Lie and Wait / Hands of the Few / Reality Check, The Redblood Club (Closed), 7 p.m.
Event posted April 23, 2008
Last updated June 7, 2008
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