Dallas Hotel Magazine Winter Issue 2023

PARADISE

12 MIRANDA LAMBERT

She may be among the biggest names in country music, but to folks in Lindale, Texas, she’s just a local girl. We reached the star in Las Vegas and also met her parents in her hometown to learn how the town’s greatest ambassador has left an indelible mark.

22 FIERCE PIERCING

Wildlike boutique is the brainchild of Alysa Teichman, who cut her teeth in her family’s avant-garde jewelry store Ylang 23. She has pioneered a new boutique specializing in piercing that’s fashionable and fun.

16 A TEXAS JOURNALIST’S JOURNALIST

Burl Osborne was a renaissance man admired for his tenacity and vision. We peek inside the fascinating new book that details his life, health struggles, and major contributions to journalism during his career with the Associated Press and as publisher and editor of The Dallas Morning News.

20 DISHING DOWNTOWN

After the lull of the pandemic came a rush of new downtown restaurants. Here’s the scoop on the best fine dining establishments in the heart of Dallas.

32 MATTHEW WONG’S LASTING IMPRESSION

He is considered one of the most esteemed painters of his generation. The impact of the late Chinese-Canadian artist and his striking work takes centerstage in a celebrated new exhibit at the Dallas Museum of Art.

34 LOVE WINS

We’ve got a few luxurious ideas for your Valentine gift giving — two pages of haute goodies designed to make hearts flutter a little faster.

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ON THE COVER: Miranda Lambert

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CONTENTS

36 THE SCENE

Looking for something to do? We’ve got over 100 curated suggestions per month for you to consider in DallasFort Worth, from opera, music, and dance to big-time sports, comedy, and recreation. Check out the options in The Scene.

54 DINING

Whether you’d like a quick bite or a white-tablecloth experience, pore over our listings before visiting your next culinary destination.

58 SHOPPING

Discover the smart spots to peruseupscale boutiques, shopping centers, and home furnishings galleries.

61 ATTRACTIONS

We’ve got tips on what to do and where to go for a memorable adventure in Big D.

64 PARTING SHOT: GO RUSTIC

Locals know it as an Uptown Dallas retreat, a place to hear live music inside and out, dine on delicious Southwestern cuisine, and simply enjoy the scene. Welcome to The Rustic.

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omorrow is the first blank page of a 365page book. Write a good one.” That tweet from country musician Brad Paisley resonates with me. Every day is a new start, a fresh chapter in your life, just waiting to be written. So, hello to 2023 and the newest edition of Dallas Hotel Magazine

Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a seasoned veteran, welcome to Big D. This marks our 12th year of publication, and we’re Texas proud!

Record-breaking country singer-songwriter Miranda Lambert is our first cover story of the New Year. I traveled to East Texas to spend a day with her wonderfully warm parents Bev and Rick in Miranda’s hometown of Lindale. It’s a quaint place with a long list of fun activities. Our Q&A with Miranda and feature on Lindale offer some insight to the superstar and how she’s drawing enthusiastic crowds to her beloved hometown.

From DHM editor Holly Haber comes a story about Matthew Wong, whom the New York Times called “one of the most talented painters of his generation.” The self-taught artist was prolific but struggled with multiple health issues before tragically ending his life at age 35. A gorgeous new exhibition of Wong’s work at the Dallas Museum of Art, on display through mid-February, offers the first formal account of how he synthesized many inspirations to create a unique visual language all his own. We give you a preview.

Holly also has a story devoted to love. Her Valentine’s gift guide features some lovely ideas – including lots of stunning jewelry – to celebrate your sweetheart’s special day. In addiiton, Holly pens a piece on Wildlike, a beautiful local boutique specializing in fine and fabulous jewelry for multiple piercings.

If you’re looking for a special place for a romantic dinner, we explore fine dining downtown at some of the city’s most elegant options including Dakota’s Steakhouse, Monarch, Harper’s Steakhouse, and Sassetta in the luxurious Joule Hotel.

Spending a weekend in a new city can be a game-changer. Our longtime editor-at-large, David Muscari, has created an ideal road map for out-oftowners who want to delve into Dallas. It’s a greatest-hit list of restaurants, shopping haunts, sporting events, performance options, and more. You’re gonna love it.

We continue our commitment to up-to-date listings of great events — 110 happenings during each month of the first quarter of 2023, to be exact. Our curated calendar features concerts, festivals, the best in Broadway touring performances, dance, pro and college sports, comedy, and more. Check out The Scene, starting on page 36.

If you’re a shopper, a foodie, or just like to explore new surroundings, we’ve also got the scoop on awesome eateries, hip bars, cool clubs, exceptional shopping, and more.

So, cheers to a New Year — and another chance to get it right. Please enjoy this new edition of Dallas Hotel Magazine with our compliments. It’s the definitive guide for discerning visitors to Big D.

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Tickled Pink

By David Muscari with reporting by Pete Northway

Country music superstar Miranda Lambert is simply the tops. The blonde beauty became the reigning Academy of Country Music Entertainer of the Year in early 2022, making the 38-yearold star eligible for the ACM's prestigious "Triple Crown Award."

Only nine other acts have qualified for the prize, which requires wins for New Female/Male Artist or Duo/Group of the Year, Female/Male Artist or Duo/ Group of the Year, and Entertainer of the Year.

Lambert is the ACM’s most awarded artist in history and the Country Music Association's most awarded female artist.

“Ran fans" around the globe adore the threetime Grammy winner’s top-selling, storytelling albums — “Kerosene,” “Crazy Ex-Girlfriend,” “Revolution,” “Four the Record,” “Platinum,” “The Weight of these Wings,” "Wildcard," and "Palomino."

Dallas Hotel Magazine publisher Pete Northway travelled through the rolling hills of East Texas to tiny Lindale (population: 6,059) to talk with Lambert’s parents and explore the music icon’s historic hometown.

For powerhouse singer-songerwriter Miranda Lambert, success is a family affair rooted in East Texas

The Lambert family’s impact is visible all over Lindale in businesses, products, and even Visit Lindale Tourism Officeliterature. (See “A Tale of Lindale” on following pages.)

“It’s really an enormous tribute to the city’s favorite daughter and provides a tangible boost to the local economy,” Northway says.

He also reached out to the singer-songwriter, who was in Las Vegas for her performance residency at Planet Hollywood. Opened in September, “Miranda Lambert: Velvet Rodeo” has shows booked through April.

DHM: You’ve worked hard for your success. What got you to where you are now?

ML: My trade secret is also a life secret that my mom taught me when I was young. Know who you are and stick with it. Be your true self and don’t change for anyone.

DHM: Texas is famous for producing outstanding musicians, and songwriters. What is it about the state that churns out so many memorable artists?

ML: Texas welcomes us. There are venues everywhere and plenty of people who want to hear live music. That’s why we have the Texas Country and Red

Dirt music movements. Texas has always made a way for the singersongwriters to be heard and seen.

DHM: Are your songs autobiographical?

ML: Some of them are — some were lived through vicariously by me or fellow writers. My parents were private investigators all of my young life, so some are about stories heard around the dinner table…[what] I heard from them or the women and children we took into our home.

DHM: Your hometown is clearly a special place for you: There is a street named in your honor, and your favorite color of hot pink is all over Lindale. What does it mean to you?

ML: Lindale is special to me. The fact that my favorite color is splashed around town is probably the best evidence that my hometown has supported me and my music for over 20

years. One of my biggest songs, “The House That Built Me,” probably says how I feel best:

These handprints on the front steps are mine

Up those stairs, in that little back bedroom

Is where I did my homework and I learned to play guitar

And I bet you didn't know under that live oak

My favorite dog is buried in the yard

DHM: You’ve been a role model for other female artists. Is that a particular point of pride for you?

Photo by Catherine Powell

Lambert’s legions of “ran fans" have bought her hit albums and attended her concerts in droves

The Pink Pistol Boutique in Lindale carries Lambert’s signature clothing brand, Idylllwind, and a new line of home décor called Wanda June

Family first: Rick, Miranda and Bev Lambert enjoy an afternoon together in their beloved hometown

Photo courtesy of Miranda Lambert

Photo courtesy of Miranda Lambert

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ML: Yes, a huge source of pride. My mom is a strong woman and so were my grandmother and her mother before her. They taught me early to lift up and support other women in any way that you can. We took in women and children while I was growing up. Our family has advocated for women all my life. I’m just carrying on the family tradition.

DHM: How did your store in Lindale, the Pink Pistol, come to be?

ML: The Pink Pistol is a kick. It’s meant to be an experiential sipping and shopping experience. I opened the first one in Oklahoma when I lived there in an effort to bring people into the small town of Tishomingo. The store was really successful, so we decided to bring it to Lindale. Visitors should prepare to be greeted with a smile, drink some wine or beer, have an old-fashioned soda, and have fun spending a day or two in my hometown. For that reason, we will most likely just keep it in Lindale as the location is so personal to me, which is also part of what makes it so special.

DHM: You’re in Las Vegas for an extended series of shows. How did that happen, and what’s the experience like?

ML: We’d been talking about a residency for over a year. The time just seemed right, so when Live Nation and my team met with the residency folks in Vegas, it was a ‘yes’ all around. The show is all of the fire, glitter, and glitz that you would expect in Vegas, yet it’s still very me and focused on the music. We’ve been able to bring in a much bigger set and more production than we do on the road, so that has been a lot of fun for us on stage and for the fans who have come out to shows so far.

We’re there through April so anyone who hasn’t joined us at the Velvet Rodeo yet still has time to come join the party!

DHM: What would people be surprised to learn about you that they probably don’t know?

ML: People are usually surprised to learn about how shy I am. I have always been really shy and mostly a homebody. Also, they are usually shocked to hear that I’d rather be in a camper than the finest hotel in the world.

DHM: What do you miss most about Texas?

ML: The music scene, Mexican food, and my family. But I visit Texas often. I have a cottage in Lindale and a house in Austin that I go to anytime that I can. I don’t give myself much of an opportunity to miss it!

Know who you are and stick with it. Be your true self and don’t change for anyone.

Photo by Christie Goodwin

Miranda’s residency in Las Vegas features plenty of pyro, glitz, and country-fried fun

A Tale of Lindale

Miranda’s parents Bev and Rick Lambert know the landscape. Their famous daughter’s fingerprints are all over Lindale in her famed Pink Pistol boutique and more.

Located about 80 miles from Dallas, the rural East Texas town is relaxed, warm, and friendly, yet the country star’s international fame is also part of Lindale today.

“Believe me, you never get used to it,” Rick says with a laugh.

Miranda’s Pink Pistol boutique showcases her signature fashion brand, Idyllwind.

Inspired by her personal style, the label offers clothing, knitwear, boots, and accessories. Think fringe, plaid, southwestern and Native American motifs, and more.

It’s all sold at the Pink Pistol as well as online at idyllwind.com and at Boot Barn nationwide.

Pink Pistol also carries her new home decor line, Wanda June, which is named for her grandmother and her mother, whose middle name is June.

Outside of the Pink Pistol, the line is sold exclusively at Walmart.com.

“You can buy something at the Pink Pistol for $5 or for $500,” says Rick, adding that autographed guitars are popular items.

The Lamberts also started Red 55 Winery, which offers 12 varietals. The Lamberts produce and bottle between 7,000 to 10,000 cases of wine a year, selling through their website to 29 states plus distribution in Texas, Oklahoma, Tennessee, and Nevada.

These family businesses attract some 50,000 visitors annually from all over the world, generating business for local hotels, stores, and restaurants.

“It’s her hometown and she has always been adamant about supporting and promoting it in interviews, biographical videos or anywhere she can mention it,” Rick says.

What are the “must-do’s” in Lindale?

Darden Harvest Park is a landmark, and it’s next to the Cannery complex where Red 55’s tasting room and the Pink Pistol are located.

The bucolic park offers walking trails, a dog park, an 18-hole disc golf course, a splash pad for kids, and beautiful scenery. Lovely Pickers Pavilion can be rented for weddings, parties, and family reunions.

“We have a diverse restaurant community of Mexican, Italian, Asian, barbecue, and home cooking,”

Rick says. “I highly recommend the Hemingway tasting room featuring Red 55 wines, inside the Pink Pistol.”

There are plenty of places to stay plus a new SpringHill Suites by Marriott with a western-themed Miranda suite.

In the wake of Miranda’s success, Lindale now promotes a thriving music scene.

THESE FAMILY BUSINESSES ATTRACT SOME 50,000 VISITORS ANNUALLY FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD, GENERATING BUSINESS FOR LOCAL HOTELS, STORES, AND RESTAURANTS.

“She was the catalyst,” Rick says.

Lindale was designated as a Texas Music Friendly City by the governor’s office, and it’s got multiple stages showcasing a stream of Texan artists.

“There are also stages in Lindale that can accommodate everything from small gatherings to thousands for the bigger acts,” says Rick.

Lindale’s history is also on full display year-round. From the city’s Old Mill Pond Museum to the iconic Lindale Candy Company, visitors can literally taste and see the sweetness of a simpler time.

The charming East Texas town is home to all things Miranda

Old Mill Pond Museum

Lindale Candy Company

Rick and Bev Lambert

Pink Pistol Boutique

Texas Torchbearer: BURL OSBORNE

Journalism Giant and Medical Trailblazer”

by Jane

By David Muscari

To those who knew Burl Osborne, he was an extraordinary figure who touched many lives with his professionalism, profound vision, compassion, and wicked sense of humor.

His impact resonates to this day in Dallas and throughout journalism circles.

Released in September by Andrews McMeel Publishing, “Burl: Journalism Giant and Medical Trailblazer” is the captivating story of the former chairman of the Associated Press and editor and publisher of the Dallas Morning News.

Osborne upped the ante in nearly every corner of the newspaper and raised the standard of staff talent.

It thrusts readers into the remarkable life of a man at the forefront of both medicine and a golden age of journalism, a man who transformed the undistinguished Dallas Morning News into a Pulitzer Prize-winning juggernaut while waging — and ultimately winning — one of America’s last great newspaper wars.

“Burl” chronicles his improbable journey from hardscrabble Kentucky coal mining country to the very top of his profession through a series of memorable anecdotes and interviews.

Severe Medical Challenges

Osborne’s life was never easy. After being diagnosed with a fatal kidney disease as a child, he and his mother, Juanita, fought the illness. He pioneered home dialysis treatment and in 1966 received a kidney from her in what was only the 130th living donor kidney transplant.

While managing this debilitating illness, Osborne distinguished himself as a writer and reporter with the Associated Press.

Osborne began his journalism career in 1957 at his hometown newspaper, The Ashland Daily Independent in Kentucky, while attending the local college. After transferring to Marshall College in nearby Huntington, West Virginia, he worked as a reporter at WHTN-TV, Channel 13, the CBS affiliate. Upon graduation, he landed his dream job with the AP in the one-man bureau in small-town Bluefield, West Virginia.

He rose to AP managing editor and in 1980 was hired by A.H. Belo Corp., the oldest continually operating company in Texas, to be vice president and executive editor of the Dallas Morning News.

Against the advice of colleagues and doctors, he accepted the position and began to turn the Texas battleship in a much different direction, lofting Belo’s flagship newspaper into the

"Burl:

Wolfe is a captivating story of a man who had far-reaching impact

market’s leading news source and one of the largest operations in the U.S.

His experience in small markets gave him unique insights and a series of memorable monikers, including “Buckskin,” “Brownie,” “the General” and even the “Duke of Burl.” Every nickname stems from a story about the 5-foot-6-inch industry giant.

Osborne not only rose to editor and publisher of the Dallas Morning News and to Belo’s board, he also influenced national and international journalism during his 14 years on the AP board, where he was chair from 2002 until 2007.

Shaping Journalism

Here and Abroad

Osborne upped the ante in nearly every corner of the newspaper and raised the standard of staff talent.

He brought in longtime friend Ralph Langer to be managing editor at a time when the News had a history of promoting only from within. His hiring of sports editor Dave Smith from the Boston Globe ushered in a highly successful era of extensive reporting on franchises such as the Dallas Cowboys, Texas Rangers, and Dallas Mavericks.

Columnists like Blackie Sherrod and Frank Luksa, who were snatched from the Dallas Times Herald, and Randy Galloway penned award-winning stories.

Seasoned journalists ran the paper. Carl Leubsdorf led the Washington, D.C. bureau while Bob Mong headed several sections including business, which became a major calling card for the News.

Osborne promoted women into powerful positions, including vice president and editorial page editor Rena Pederson and business columnist Cheryl Hall.

By establishing bureaus across the U.S. and around the world in places such as Tel Aviv, Cuba, and Mexico City, the Dallas Morning News pushed boundaries to become, as Osborne liked to say, a “newspaper of distinction.”

Osborne also promoted women into powerful positions, including vice president and editorial page editor Rena Pederson and business columnist Cheryl Hall.

He renovated, innovated, and updated. For example, Osborne launched the “bulldog,” a special Sunday edition of the paper that went on sale Saturday afternoon.

Determined to make it work, employees took to calling it the “Burldog.” It was one of a series of improvements that gave the News an edge in its ongoing battle with the Dallas Times Herald.

The newspaper war became top of mind among journalists. There were features on the clash of the titans in Texas Monthly and other periodicals, and the two publishers even squared off on ABC’s “Good Morning America.”

After years of combat, the 112-year-old Times Herald closed its doors in 1991, and Belo purchased the assets, leaving Osborne to run Dallas’s lone daily. It was the end of a historic newspaper war that was among the last of its kind in the U.S.

From there, Osborne’s focus on

Osborne as a reporter for former CBS affiliate WHTN

Addressing the Associated Press

Preparing a speech for the American Society of News Editors

We all have so much respect for Burl on levels that many people likely never knew about. He was a true visionary, and one of the smartest, most courageous journalists I have ever known.” — David Woo

journalism ramped up. He launched the Arlington Morning News in 1996 and three papers in 2003: Collin County Morning News; Quick, a tabloid aimed at the younger market; and Al Día, a Spanish language paper. Only Al Día would survive the digital pressure on print media. Osborne ushered in DallasNews.com and played a key role in the purchase of Rhode Island’s Providence Journal Co. and the liftoff of Texas Cable News (TXCN), a forward-thinking regional news hub that produced TV broadcasts designed for cable systems around the state.

Osborne was also instrumental in combining resources from broadcast, print, and the web to cover news together.

Along the way, Osborne earned the respect of business and national political leaders as well as reporters, editors, and publishers around the country.

Ironically, one of the top journalists in the world was the son of a father who could neither read nor write.

Robert W. Decherd, who was responsible for bringing Betty and Burl Osborne to Texas, wrote in the book’s foreword: “Burl’s newsroom…won six Pulitzers [the first in 1986] in just eight years for a newspaper that, before his arrival, was not particularly well known or admired on a national level.”

Betty Osborne’s Mission

After he passed away at age 75, his widow Betty made the publication of his life story her passion project. She selected Wolfe, a former Dallas Morning News reporter and author of two biographies of notable Texans, and worked tirelessly supplying personal stories and notes, letters, photos, medical records, and other memorabilia.

Betty and Burl Osborne were a Dallas power couple, and a love story for the ages. She was his closest confidant, traveling companion, soul mate, and deepest source of inspiration. Betty also grew up in Kentucky, understood her husband’s background, and joyously shared his triumphs, struggles, and their beloved son Jonathan.

“He was a great man, but an even greater father,” Jonathan says. “His love for my mother, Betty, was epic, as was hers for him, and his memories will live with and comfort her forever.”

David Woo, a decorated photojournalist who was on staff at the Dallas Morning News, helped Betty with photos for “Burl.”

“This project is a true labor of love,” says Woo, who lives in Colleyville and publishes books of his own. “We all have so much respect for Burl on levels that many people likely never knew about. He was a true visionary, and one of the smartest, most courageous journalists I have ever known.”

Osborne was gifted cowboy boots when he moved to Dallas

Brigette and Jonathan Osborne and Betty and Burl Osborne

Photo courtesy of the Osborne

Amon Carter Museum of American Art cartermuseum.org

In conjunction with the 160th anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation, the Carter will present newly commissioned and recent works by Sadie Barnette, Alfred Conteh, Maya Freelon, Hugh Hayden, Letitia Huckaby, Jeffrey Meris, and Sable Elyse Smith in Emancipation: The Unfinished Project of Liberation, an exhibition visualizing Black freedom, agency, and the legacy of the Civil War in 2023 and beyond. March 12–July 9, 2023

John Quincy Adams Ward (1830–1910), The Freedman (detail), 1863, bronze, Amon Carter Museum of American Art, Fort Worth, Texas, 2000.15

Kimbell Art Museum kimbellart.org

For the past half century, visitors from Fort Worth and around the globe have experienced outstanding art within the unparalleled settings of the landmark Louis I. Kahn Building (1972) and Renzo Piano Pavilion (2013). Join us for a wide array of free public programming and special events to celebrate our golden anniversary.

Photography by Robert LaPrelle, Kimbell Art Museum

Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth themodern.org

Examining the screen’s vast impact on art from 1969 to the present, I’ll Be Your Mirror: Art and the Digital Screen includes more than sixty works by fifty artists over the past five decades through a broad range of media such as paintings, sculpture, video games, digital art, augmented reality, and video.

February 12–April 30, 2023 Nam

MAKE A DAY OF IT! Fort Worth’s Cultural District

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DoWNtoWN DELIGHT

Downtown Dallas has blossomed over the past decade with new restaurants, hotels, spas, and shops.

Retail follows rooftops, as the saying goes, and the fresh commerce reflects nearly three decades of work to revitalize an area that once sheltered only 300 residents.

Over 13,000 people now live in the dense urban area known as the Central Business District, and more than 80,000 reside within a two-mile radius.

Like other Dallasites, they like to eat out. Here, a look at fine dining venues downtown. — Holly Haber

MoNarch

With spectacular views of Dallas’s glittering skyline, Monarch is a contemporary Italian restaurant with an extravagant menu created by Danny Grant, one of only 20 chefs in the world to earn two Michelin stars.

The restaurant aerie has been a buzzy hit since it debuted in March 2021 inside the posh Thompson Dallas hotel at the National, which itself was a major feat.

The multi-use complex opened in late 2020 after a $450 million renovation of the architecturally significant but long vacant First National Bank Tower.

Monarch enforces a dress code — no flip-flops, tees, shorts, or sweats — to befit its velvety digs on the

Thompson’s 49th floor. Dallasites like to put on the ritz, as it happens, so the people watching is great.

The idea is dine like a king, and gourmands might want to indulge in the $290 “Royale” tasting menu.

Other highlights are the giant prawn and king crab and cocktail, whole Maine lobster with house-made spaghetti, and black truffle risotto. Steaks and chops, including a Japanese Kagoshima filet and a 45-day dry-aged tomahawk, are roasted on a wood-fired grill.

The menu even offers live Alaskan king crab for a cool $1,000.

Monarch plates dinner nightly. Monarchrestaurants.com

Dallas restaurateur Nick Badovinus seems to have the Midas touch, and this, his ninth venture, has little to do with rams and everything to do with cattle.

Opened in November, Brass Ram caters to Texans lust for beef — think prime rib served four ways and a Wagyu beef burger — and the warm, clubby vibe that’s back in vogue.

Many of the dishes are tweaked for distinction, like the iceberg, bacon, and red onion salad

dressed with thousand island dressing and cheddar instead of traditional blue cheese.

Likewise, the bar offers multiple renditions of classic Manhattan, martini, and old fashioned cocktails.

It’s all served in a moodily lit interior festooned with retro collectibles and Marilyn Monroe portraits and lined with leather banquette booths.

Brass Ram serves supper Tuesday through Saturday. Brassram.com

BraSS raM

Dakota’S SteakhouSe

Established in 1984, Dakota’s Steakhouse is the granddaddy of downtown dining, a clubby venue for prime beef and seafood with a unique location below street level.

If you’re driving, leave your car with the valet at the towering granite-encased elevator that stands sentry on Akard Street, and ride 18 feet down to the dining room.

The restaurant had fallen victim to the pandemic in 2020, and Meredith McEneny bought it the following year and set about reviving it. She overhauled the kitchen and refreshed the dining room, retaining the dark wood paneling, New Orleans-inspired gas lamps, and white tablecloths.

Chef Ji King was tasked with updating and expanding the menu, which showcases nine types of prime steak. He added beef Wellington, lobster and king crab rigatoni and a host of side dishes, including roasted parsnip, charred broccolini, and Yukon potato puree.

Dakota’s is one of the few upscale restaurants serving lunch Monday through Friday as well

Ahit in its first location in the Design District until the pandemic shut it down, Sassetta reopened last year in the Joule hotel in the heart of downtown on Main St.

The eatery was originally Italian, and the new menu continues to feature handmade pasta, house-cured meats, and thin-crust pizzas.

Chef Jason Zygmont also diversified it with Mediterranean spices and ingredients from Spain, France, North Africa, and the Middle East.

The tuna carpaccio, for instance, is dressed with red chili relish, almond, and mint, and the chicken Milanese features harissa aioli and grilled wild leeks.

Sassetta serves both lunch and dinner. Sassetta-dallas.com

as dinner every night except Sunday.

On a nice day, sip drinks in the courtyard framed by a granite water wall, tiered landscaping, and a lava rock fire pit. dakotasrestaurant.com

harper’S

Harper’s debuted in 2021 in the Epic development on the edge of Deep Ellum, billing itself as a globally-inspired steakhouse. Thus, the menu is diverse, listing Thai pork potstickers, spicy Spanish mussels, Korean fried cauliflower, and crab rangoon among the appetizers. The steak array ranges from an 8-oz. filet to a 32oz. prime tomahawk and a Japanese wagyu strip. There’s also a nice selection of shellfish and sashimistyle small plates as well as non-beef entrees like king salmon, chicken piccata, and diver scallops. Harper’s presents dinner daily and brunch on weekends. harpers-steakhouse.com

Going Holey

By Holly Haber

Wildlike boutique makes piercing a joyful — and chic — experience

Piercing has come a long way since your only option was a gold ball on a post.

That was the landscape a mere 20 years ago when Alysa Teichman, daughter of designer jewelry retailers Joanne and Charles Teichman of Ylang 23 in Dallas, first got her lobes pricked.

The 36-year-old entrepreneur has since earned an MBA and become an integral part of the robust family business, which ships internationally and is respected as an innovator within the fine jewelry industry.

Working at Ylang 23 inspired her to launch an entirely new boutique: Wildlike.

“We had been testing piercing as a concept for several years at Ylang 23, and I saw the energy and excitement that it brought,” she says. “I really believed that it needed to be a standalone concept.”

Business has exceeded expectations since the boutique opened in July 2021 at the Shops of Highland Park, which caters to an affluent community.

Like tattoos, multiple ear piercings have grown in popularity over the past decade. They mushroomed during the covid-19 pandemic, when faces were masked but ears were exposed.

Leading influencers who flaunt multiple piercings include Beyoncé, Miley Cyrus, Kylie Jenner, and Rihanna.

“It’s about self expression,” says Ken Downing, creative director of Halston and former fashion director of Neiman Marcus. “And, it allows everyone to wear multiple earrings, so they can wear all of their goodies at one time. It’s not just women — it’s men, too.”

Teichman, who wears 10 baubles on her left ear and seven on her right, agrees.

“What I love about what we do is that it really is about self expression, and what’s popular with one person has so much to do with his or her unique anatomy,” she says. “Someone with larger ears can do clusters of things.”

Wildlike stocks single earrings crafted of yellow, rose, and white 14-karat gold and various gems. Its own branded collection makes up about half the selection, offering a variety of studs and hoops priced under $200 as well as glitzier styles.

“People who are dipping their toe in start smaller, and as they get more comfortable, they really do get a

Alysa Teichman

little more wild in terms of wanting bigger diamonds,” Teichman says.

A bestseller is Wildlike’s $1,500 yellow gold flower earring with a round diamond center and marquis diamond petals. Teichman has sold many simply by wearing one on her left helix, which is the flat area of the upper ear.

“It’s very sparkly, and people just love it,” she says.

Also trending are turquoise and other colored stones, baguette diamonds, and chains that drape or link different earrings.

Stars, bars, balls, hoops, and hearts are ever popular, while newer silhouettes include Xs, lightning bolts, butterflies, spikes, and jeweled curves. Many of the studs are fastened with flat backs that hug the earlobe and are comfortable to wear 24/7.

The options for ear dressing are endless and often styled asymmetrically.

“It’s a fun way to do something that feels spontaneous and maybe a bit rebellious but less permanent than a tattoo,” Teichman observes. “Given that I am in Highland Park, that appeals to people.”

Piercings focus on the lower earlobe plus eight other points on the ear, each mapped and named.

In addition to its own collection, designer brands at Wildlike include piercing innovator Maria Tash, who opened a store last year at NorthPark Center, Hollywood favorite Jennifer Meyer, and BVLA, which works with many colored stones.

Earring prices start at about $80 for a teeny bar on a threaded post and loft to $2,325 for a double bar of round diamonds by Maria Tash. Piercings cost $40 for the ear or nose and $20 for each additional.

Decorated with coral walls and colorful graphics and attended by enthusiastic staff, Wildlike is designed to be a warm, welcoming environment for safely piercing ears, navels, noses, and nipples.

“It feels very fashionable and fun, and our clients come in to celebrate all sorts of occasions,” Teichman says. “It doesn’t feel like a tattoo shop or a department store. The feedback I’ve received is that it’s truly different from anywhere that exists.”

Teichman certainly has a pedigree for the jewelry business. A self-professed “shop kid,” she assimilated the business during her childhood and was directly tutored by mom and dad, who recruited her to work for them after she had gained experience at Fossil and Jack Rogers.

“My parents have always instilled in me the importance of being obsessed with serving our customers,” she says. “Relationships — with our customers, vendors, and employees, are at the center of what we do. People come back to Wildlike because we put the experience and safety of our customers above everything else.”

“We had been testing piercing as a concept for several years at Ylang 23, and I saw the energy and excitement that it brought.”

Clockwise from top: Wildlike's interior; baguette diamond looks; a bestselling floral stud

FEED YOUR NEEDS

Forget Chinese, French or Italian. You’ve come all the way to Texas — home of the steer — and you want some meat. From mouthwatering rib-eyes to succulent strips, the best steaks in the country can be found right here. Because there’s nothing better than that first bite of premium beef grilled to perfection, we’ve rounded up a list of some of the best steakhouses in Dallas. At each one you’ll find fine dining, excellent service, extensive wine lists and prime cuts of beef you will be raving about for days.

Dallas: The Prime City FOR Prime Beef

AL BIERNAT’S

BOB’S STEAK & CHOP HOUSE

CORRIENTES 348

This fabulous restaurant brings people together with its culinary dedicated flavors and family style menu. The menu depicts classic dishes with a special hand-made touch prepared with superior ingredients and signature meats. The same attention can be found on the wine list composed of reds and whites from the Old and New Worlds. You will be transported to Argentina once you taste their signature cuts, charcoal grilled to perfection.

1807 Ross Ave., Dallas 214.220.0348 corrientes348.com

DUNSTON’S PRIME STEAKHOUSE

The new Dunston’s Prime Steakhouse has the look and feel of a comfortable, high-end steakhouse, but without the high prices. The menu includes many choices in USDA prime steaks, along with choice cuts familiar to regulars. Also making the transition to the new building are traditional home-cooked favorites, including the chicken-fried rib eyes and fried catfish for which Dunston’s is famous.

8526 Harry Hines Blvd., Dallas 214.637.3513

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EDDIE V’s

Offering upscale American cuisine, Al Biernat’s specializes in prime steaks and seafood.

Enjoy a semi-casual atmosphere and an award-winning wine list featuring more than 650 selections from around the world.

4217 Oak Lawn Ave., Dallas 214.219.2201

NORTH 5251 Spring Valley Rd. 972.239.3400 albiernats.com

ARTHUR’S PRIME STEAKS & SEAFOOD

Designed to be dazzling but not pretentious, Arthur’s invites you to dine in a setting as comfortable as your own home. The menu features prime aged steaks and fresh seafood flown in daily. Desserts are made in-house, and an extensive wine list is featured. Service always is attentive and professional.

15175 Quorum Drive, Addison 972.385.0800 arthursdallas.com

VILA BRAZIL

This family-style restaurant serves up Brazilian flavor in an all-you-can-eat meal that includes meats prepared as they are in Brazil. The table side presentation includes samples of 11 varieties of meats, along with side dishes and salad, all for a fixed price.

518 W. Arapaho Rd. #133, Richardson 469.206.0036

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Ranked as one of the top steakhouses in the country, Bob’s offers experienced service and an extensive wine list to complement the best prime steak around. Come by and let the staff prove why they’re so proud of what they do at Bob’s.

4300 Lemmon Ave., Dallas 214.528.9446 bobs-steakandchop.com

THE CAPITAL GRILLE

One block from the Arts District, this restaurant offers edible works of art, including steaks dry-aged onsite. With a superb wine list, Capital Grille surrounds diners with the very best. Rich African mahogany paneling and warm lighting set the tone for a comfortably elegant evening at this upscale spot.

UPTOWN 500 Crescent Court, Dallas 214.303.0500

7300 Dallas Parkway, Plano 972.398.2221 thecapitalgrille.com

CHAMBERLAIN’S STEAK & CHOP HOUSE

DAKOTA’S STEAKHOUSE

This Addison steakhouse only serves premium ingredients, including the finest cuts of beef, beautifully marbled and prepared to perfection. Its dedication to quality cuts ensures that every meal at Chamberlain’s Steak and Chop House is memorable.

5330 Belt Line Road, Dallas 972.934.2467 chamberlainssteakhouse.com

The premiere underground steakhouse in downtown Dallas, Dakota’s Steakhouse, offers a modern approach to the standard classic steakhouse menu. Patrons descend 18 feet underground in a canopied elevator for a dining experience unlike any other. The American steakhouse offers an expansive subterranean courtyard allowing patrons to dine al fresco and enjoy a New Orleans-inspired patio with an extraordinary culinary experience.

600 N. Akard St., Dallas, TX 214.740.4001 dakotasrestaurant.com

DEL FRISCO’S DOUBLE EAGLE STEAKHOUSE

Eddie V’s features fine seafood expertly prepared and a charismatic vibe that words are powerless to define. But we invite you to try. With a live jazz schedule, enjoy cocktails poured with precision and musical artists fresh from the local and national scene.

4023 Oak Lawn Avenue 214.890.1500 eddiev.com

FEARING’S RESTAURANT

Chef Dean Fearing, known as the “father of Southwestern cuisine,” has made his culinary home inside the Ritz-Carlton, Dallas, and can often be spotted in his chef coat and cowboy boots, chatting with customers. Fearing’s innovative and award-winning menu includes Texas farm-to-market specialties that change regularly. The restaurant is also known for its gracious, attentive service and its seven distinctly different dining settings in one restaurant.

2121 McKinney Ave., Dallas 214.922.4848 ritzcarlton.com

KENNY’S WOOD FIRED GRILL

Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse is an ultra-premium steakhouse providing a distinguished dining experience with personalized service in a breathtaking atmosphere, offering bold, delicious fare complimented by an expansive, award-winning wine list. Serving lunch and dinner daily.

2323 Olive St., Dallas 972.490.9000 delfriscos.com

This Addison hotspot is reminiscent of a 1940s Chicago-style chophouse—classy and relaxed with a warm atmosphere. The menu features wood-grilled seafood, prime-cut meats and American classics with a twist. Every meal begins with its famous popovers, which are warm, flaky and fresh from the oven with a crispy outside and soft center that’ll have you begging for more.

5000 Belt Line Road, Dallas 972.392.9663

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Since 1954, this steakhouse has served the finest grain-fed, aged Midwestern prime beef and fresh seafood, daily chef features and a spectacular collection of Old and New World wines. Kirby’s elegant yet casual atmosphere, superb service and consistent cuisine keeps it among the best steakhouses in the area.

3305 E. SH 114, Southlake 817.410.2221 kirbyssteakhouse.com

KNIFE

The menu melds classic and modern steakhouse dishes with all-natural beef, pork, lamb and dry-aged prime cuts. Additional specialty cuts include chuck flap, outside skirt, tri tip, culet, beef cheeks, beef tongue, oxtail and rich, exotic Akaushi beef. Other meats include grass-fed bison and lamb, specialty breeds of pork, chicken and seasonal game birds; and house-made sausages, hotdogs and brats.

The Highland Dallas 5300 E. Mockingbird Lane, Dallas 214-443-9339

LAWRY’S

In Texas, where beef is serious business, this restaurant has earned its reputation. Its famous roasted prime rib is carved tableside in a luxurious club-like setting. Expect to find the warm hospitality, exceptional service and award-winning food that has made Lawry’s a Dallas favorite since 1982.

14655 Dallas Parkway, Dallas 972.503.6688 lawrysonline.com

MORTON’S THE STEAKHOUSE

Morton’s The Steakhouse in Uptown combines generous portions of high-quality food prepared to exacting standards with exceptional service in an enjoyable dining environment.

2222 McKinney Ave., Dallas 214.741.2277 mortons.com

NICK & SAM’S

Founded in 1999 by restaurateur Phil Romano, this Uptown steakhouse features some of the city’s finest cuts of meat, seafood and pork chops, which pair well with its extensive wine list of more than 450 selections. Also featured is a chef’s table, raw bar and wine bar with complementary caviar.

3008 Maple Ave., Dallas 214.871.7444 nick-sams.com

Steak or seafood? Here you can choose the best of both. Add in world-class wines, award winning, handcrafted cocktails, timeless elegance and take-your-breath-away service. Ocean Prime’s passion is to provide an extraordinary supper-club experience. Located at Rosewood Court in Uptown, Ocean Prime is open weekdays for lunch and nightly for dinner.

2101 Cedar Springs Road, Dallas 214.965.0440 ocean-prime.com

OLD HICKORY STEAKHOUSE

Overlooking the winding river in the two-acre atrium, Old Hickory Steakhouse is one of Gaylord’s signature restaurants featuring a stylish, contemporary design. After dinner, visit the secluded lounge for signature cocktails or indulge in a fine cigar from a traditional Spanish cedar humidor on the cigar terrace.

1501 Gaylord Trail, Grapevine 817.778.2215 gaylordhotels.com

PAPPAS BROS. STEAKHOUSE

PERRY’S STEAKHOUSE & GRILLE

Pappas Bros. is the premier steakhouse in Texas with locations in Dallas and Houston. Named one of “Top Five Steaks in America” by Food Network, Pappas Bros. Steakhouse is widely recognized as one of the highest quality and best restaurants in the nation. Prime beef steaks are dry aged in-house for at least 28 days and accompanied by succulent side dishes and savory desserts.

The award-winning wine list boasts over 3,900 selections and wine cellars inventory totaling over 35,000 bottles from every major fine wine producing region in the world.

10477 Lombardy Lane, Dallas 214.366.2000 pappasbros.com

This award-winning menu is offered in a comfortable, casual elegant setting. The restaurant serves hand-selected USDA-aged prime beef cuts that are brought in fresh daily. For a memorable dining experience, try one of its specialties such as Perry’s Famous Pork Chop, chateaubriand and flaming desserts. Here you will find a spectacular selection of world-class wines.

2000 McKinney Ave., Dallas 214.855.5151 perryssteakhouse.com

RUTH’S CHRIS STEAK HOUSE

Welcome to SER—an exciting breed of Dallas steakhouse. Poised atop the iconic Hilton Anatole and boasting unparalleled views of the Dallas skyline, SER offers a sophisticated urban dining experience unlike any other. You’ll be treated to bold, chef-driven cuisine featuring the finest steaks, chops and market-fresh seafood paired with handcrafted cocktails and expertly selected wines.

Hilton Anatole, Floor 27 2201 N. Stemmons Freeway, Dallas 214.761.7479 sersteak.com

TOWN HEARTH

Town Hearth is the expression of Nick Badovinus’ unedited imagination and unchecked ambition; the place itself is the definition of a mic drop. Here you’ll find classic steakhouse cuts–strip, tenderloin filet, rib-eye–alongside meaty behemoths with names like Bistecca, a 48-ounce porterhouse anointed with olive oil or Battle Axe, a long-bone rib-eye, dry-aged 90 days. Town Hearth is a Dallas must for any steak lover.

This well-known Dallas steakhouse provides guests with a warm, comfortable atmosphere and some of the best steak in the country. Whether it’s dinner for two, a business meeting, or a private party, Ruth’s Chris Steak House can accommodate your needs.

17840 Dallas Parkway, Dallas 972.250.2244 ruthschris.com

SALTGRASS STEAK HOUSE

The story of this award-winning steakhouse began when Longhorn cattle were driven to the Texas Gulf Coast to graze on the rich coastal salt grass. They soon became known for creating the best beef Texas. The restaurant offers great food and legendary hospitality and is one of many restaurants owned by Landry’s, Inc. The menu features only prime cuts of meats, campfire-style favorites and succulent desserts made from scratch daily.

13561 N. Central Expressway, Dallas 469.330.0152

3000 Dallas Parkway, Dallas 972.781.2202

4101 LBJ Freeway, Dallas 972.243.9440 saltgrass.com

1617 Market Center Blvd., Dallas 214.761.1617 townhearth.com

Y.O. RANCH STEAKHOUSE

Savor the finest cuts of steak, chops and fresh fish cooked to perfection in a relaxed, elegant atmosphere at the chef-owned Y.O. Steakhouse. You’ll discover for yourself why Jim O’Connor of the Food Network declared the Y.O. Steakhouse “one of the nation’s finest steakhouses.”

702 Ross Ave., Dallas 214.744.3287

yoranchsteakhouse.com

12 CUTS BRAZILIAN STEAKHOUSE

A local family-owned churrascaria-style restaurant with South American influences serves Brazilian Prime Cuts, Fresh Organic Salads, Specialty Sides and Homemade Desserts. Open for lunch and dinner daily for dine-in, take-out, delivery, and catering. They also accommodate a variety of groups and special events, from small personal gatherings to large, sophisticated affairs for 10-350 guests. Flexibility to customize menu according to your budget and/or dietary needs.

18010 Dallas Pkwy., Dallas 469.779.7012

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OCEAN PRIME

A cut above the rest.

Bob’s Steak & Chop House is ranked as one of the top steakhouses in the country for a reason. We serve the best prime steak you’ve ever had. Our service is experienced, the wine list is extensive and the drinks are stiff. If you’re not a regular already, come by and let us show why we’re so proud of what we do and why you should be.

bobs-steakandchop.com

At our original location, founder Bob Sambol will help ensure you have a perfect dining experience.

The Dallas Museum of Art presents a retrospective of works by the late wunderkind

MATTHEW WONG: Magic at Work

By Holly Haber

Matthew Wong was considered one of the most talented painters of his generation when he leaped to his death from the roof of his family’s home in Edmonton, Canada, in 2019.

He was 35.

Diagnosed with autism, depression, and Tourette’s syndrome, Wong was a self-taught artist whose work has been likened to Van Gogh’s.

Both artists had an uncanny ability to evoke emotion through the vivid hues they brushed onto canvas, and both suffered disorders that cast them as outsiders.

The Dallas Museum of Art was the first and only museum to buy Wong’s work during his lifetime, and now it’s

first to mount a retrospective of his work.

“Matthew Wong: The Realm of Appearances” allows us to “delight in the magic that Matthew gave to us all through his art,” says DMA deputy director Tamara Wooten Forsyth.

This show of beautiful and striking canvases is on view through Feb. 19, and admission is free.

Vivian Li, the DMA’s contemporary art curator, says she worked closely with Wong’s mother and champion, Monita (Cheng) Wong, to create an exhibition “he would be proud of.”

She selected about 50 of his oil, ink, watercolor and gouache paintings from museums, private owners and the Matthew Wong Foundation and hung them chronologically in four galleries.

Wong’s career was only six years long, but he was a prolific artist who created a least a painting a day and constantly worked at improving.

“He saw poetry and paintings as bypassing the

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“A Walk by the Sea,” 2019

limits of language,” Li points out. “I think the depth of poetry in his paintings is why they resonate so much with viewers.”

Each gallery contains selections from about a two-year span, so they unfold like a visual biography that reveals the evolution and increasing sophistication of his work.

The first room contains a number of ink paintings from his early career plus some abstract canvases that portend his strong instincts as a colorist. In 2014, he discovered Chinese landscape art at a public library and began experimenting with landscapes.

“He got interested in this genre and its capacity to hold different emotions and psychological terrain,” Li said. “It was a very accessible and open genre for him to explore.”

“Wong” means “king” in Chinese, and his painting of a birch forest and flowers features a small clearing with a tiny figure wearing a crown.

The crown doesn’t represent power, Li points out, but the monarch’s inevitable isolation from the world.

Like “The West” canvas that the DMA bought at the Dallas Art Fair in 2017, many of Wong’s color-saturated landscapes contain a small human figure.

“The theme was his trying to find his own place in the world,” Li explains. “He had a photographic memory and autism, and that might have played into how he saw the world.”

“The West” depicts a figure on a dark path that cuts through red earth, a couple of trees dotted with yellow leaves, and a broad night sky blanketed with stars. While he was at the Dallas Art Fair, Wong added more stars to the sky, so the canvas was still wet when DMA representatives brought it to the museum.

“He was a complete unknown, so he was very grateful to have this recognition,” Li says.

Born in Toronto, Wong spent his childhood in Hong

Wong’s career was only six years long, but he was a prolific artist who created a least a painting a day and constantly worked at improving.

Kong, high school years in Toronto, and undergrad schooling at the University of Michigan, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in cultural anthropology in 2007.

He returned to Hong Kong and worked a couple of dispiriting corporate jobs, neither of which lasted.

Feeling estranged, Wong began writing poetry and taking pictures, eventually earning an MFA in photography in 2012.

“In 2013, he started exploring ink because he felt that photography was a very mechanical expression,” Li explained. “Being self taught, he didn’t see any boundaries or hierarchies of the mediums.”

He worked feverishly, sometimes scraping paint onto the canvas, and sought advice and critiques from a network of artists and art world figures that he developed through Facebook and other social media, an education that Li dubs a “digital classroom.”

Wong returned to North America in 2016 and exhibited in a New York show by White Columns gallery, which has a long tradition of showcasing

emerging artists. Called “Outside,” the show looked at outsider artists and the psychology of landscape.

Like the Impressionists, Wong’s approach to painting was that it had to be “of the moment,” Li says.

His landscape themes, pleasing and vivid palette, and use of pointillism and impasto techniques invoke Impressionism, post-Impressionism and often specific artists, including Klimt and Picasso.

Nonetheless, Wong’s work stands as a 21st century rumination on the journey of life, and, most importantly, beauty.

“See You on the Other Side,”

That’s

Whether you’re celebrating Valentine’s, Galentine’s, self appreciation or simply spreading the love, we’ve got some stellar indulgences for your consideration.

— Holly Haber

Who wouldn’t fall for Foundrae’s 18-karat gold and diamond starburst heart pendant? $3,395 at Ylang 23 at the Plaza at Preston Center and ylang23.com.

Celebrate yourselves with Sosie’s Bare Necessity Extra Brut Sparkling Rosé 2019, a delightful California bubbly crafted purely of Syrah grapes, $36 at sosiewines.com.

Ruby hearts say it all: Eiseman Collection

18-karat rose-gold earrings, $4,000 at Eiseman Jewels at NorthPark Center and eisemanjewels.com

Ulysse Nardin’s bold 18 karat gold Diver Chronograph is water resistant to a depth of 300 meters, $40,600 exclusively at Eiseman Jewels at NorthPark Center and eisemanjewels.com.

ultra soft “For the Lovers” workout wear, $48

A good bottle of port makes a wonderful gift. Graham’s highly-rated 20 Year Old Tawny Port is $65 at totalwine.com.

Note: All of these items were handpicked, and the companies did ask or pay to be featured.

FEBRUARY 10

Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band

American Airlines Center

The towering figure in rock returns to Dallas for the first time in years to play his greatest hits, including “Dancing in the Dark” and “Born in the U.S.A.”

BY DAVID MUSCARI

Check out our enhanced calendar listings and load up your calendar with dates and times of the best of the area’s culture and entertainment on tap during your stay.

Dallas Hotel Magazine is not responsible for schedules; please check with venues regarding cancellations and/or rescheduling of events.

Dallas Safari Club Adventure Show & Expo

JANUARY 13

Jeff Dunham

Nearly 1,000 exhibitors, from local shops to African lodges, tout equipment, hunting and fishing trips, real estate, art, and more, attracting 30,000 visitors.

THROUGH JANUARY 8

Nairy Baghramian

Nasher Sculpture Center

The 2022 Nasher Prize Laureate returns to Dallas with an exhibition that features an exciting new series of abstract sculptures.

JANUARY 4-22

The Dimension of Death, Pegasus Theatre

Eisemann Center (Richardson)

For years the company has astonished audiences with its trademarked Living Black & White technique – everything is presented in black, white, and shades of gray.

JANUARY 5

Sammy Kershaw

Arlington Music

JANUARY 6-7

Classical and Neo-Classical, Fort Worth Symphony

Bass Hall (Fort Worth)

This concert kicks off with a burst of color in Prokofiev’s “Classical” symphony, followed by Beethoven’s Violin Concerto and Mozart’s cherished Symphony No. 40 in G Minor.

JANUARY 6-8

Adele Givens

Improv (Arlington)

Her TV comedy credits include featured roles on “Moesha,” “The Hughleys,” and “The Parkers.”

THROUGH JANUARY 15

Picturing Holy Women in the Spanish Empire, 1620–1800

The Dallas native has an international reputation as a seasoned comic and ventriloquist with a cast of characters including Walter, Achmed the Dead Terrorist, Peanut, and more.

JANUARY 7

Ghoultown

Amplified Live

With six albums under their belts, the Dallas band inventively combines elements of western, heavy metal, punk, and even splashes of mariachi.

JANUARY 7

Buddy Jewell

Arlington Music Hall

He won the inaugural season of TV’s “Nashville Star,” then began touring, recording, and selling millions of albums.

THROUGH JANUARY 15

Dalí/Vermeer: A Dialogue

Meadows Museum (SMU)

THROUGH JANUARY 29

Murillo: From Heaven to Earth

Kimbell Art Museum (Fort Worth)

The largest gathering of the artist’s paintings in the U.S. in 20 years focuses on his earthly depictions of secular subjects and life in 17th-century Seville.

JANUARY 8

Ottmar Liebert & Luna Negra

House of Blues

The classically trained guitarist mixes a number of styles into his memorable musical repertoire with an emphasis on flamenco, jazz, pop, Latin, and more.

JANUARY 12

Noel Miller

Majestic Theatre

Hall

The country musician has put 25 of his songs on the charts, including “She Don’t Know She’s Beautiful,” which went to number one, plus a version of “Third Rate Romance.”

THROUGH JANUARY 15

Octavio

Medellín: Spirit and Form

Dallas Museum of Art

The first-ever museum retrospective of the influential Mexican-American artist who helped shape the Texas art scene for decades.

JANUARY 6

Air Supply

Arlington Music Hall

For decades, the soft-rock group has performed a series of radio hits, including “Just As I Am,” “All Out of Love,” and more.

Meadows Museum (SMU)

The exhibition reveals how women played a significant role in shaping spirituality despite all the restrictions placed on them by the Catholic Church and the Spanish monarchy.

JANUARY 7

Fun Grip, Mama Tried

Dallas Comedy Club

A pair of sketch teams take the stage for an evening of improvisational comedy hijinks and fun.

THROUGH JANUARY 15

Masterpiece in Residence:

Velázquez’s King Philip IV of Spain

Meadows Museum (SMU)

The unique loan from the Frick Collection is a lavishly-detailed painting on its first visit to the Meadows and Texas.

The fascinating exhibition offers the rare opportunity to contemplate imitator and imitated and displays the only Vermeer canvas west of the Mississippi.

JANUARY 7

Naughty New Year Burlesque

Kessler Theater

Les Bijoux Burlesque returns with its annual Atomic Frolic show, celebrating mid-century culture and glamour with a parade of beauties from retro pinup Bachelor Pad Magazine.

JANUARY 7-8

Bluey’s Big Play

Texas Trust CU Theatre (Grand Prairie)

Disney’s Emmy-winning animated series is on the road, perfect for young fans and their parents to enjoy in a live setting.

The former Vine mainstay is a social media superstar who started by posting sketch comedy videos online before graduating to larger venues and audiences.

JANUARY 12

Early Eyes

House of Blues

It started as a pop-up ensemble, which gathered a sizable following almost instantly, and draws on a delicious variety of musical backgrounds to pen original songs.

JANUARY 12

Shwayze

Deep Ellum Art Co.

His first single (“Buzzin’”) peaked at number 46 on the Billboard Hot 100, while his second effort (“Corona and Lime”) went to number 23.

American Airlines Center Shutterstock.com

JANUARY 5-8

Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center

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JANUARY 13-FEBRUARY 4

Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo

The greatest show on Texas red dirt is a cavalcade of Old West action, including Cowboys of Color, extreme bull riding competitions, and more.

JANUARY 14 Fantasia, Joe

JANUARY 12

Jerry Saltz, Arts & Letters

Dallas Museum of Art

In his latest book, the Pulitzer-winning art critic reflects on artists who have challenged convention, broken barriers, and resisted dominating forces in the name of the human spirit.

JANUARY 12

Samantha Fish and Jesse Dayton Kessler Theater

The talented guitarist shares the stage with the Austin Music Hall of Famer for an evening of blistering blues.

JANUARY 12-13

Sibelius Symphony No. 2, Dallas Symphony

Meyerson Symphony

JANUARY 13

Corey Holcomb Majestic Theatre

He performed his first open mic in 1992 and hasn’t looked back, working his standup magic in clubs and movies such as “The Wedding Ringer” with Kevin Hart.

JANUARY 13 *

The Sound of Animals Fighting

The Studio at the Factory

The supergroup was founded by Rich Balling (Rx Bandits) and has released a trilogy of records. They often perform wearing animal masks to disguise their identities.

JANUARY 13

The Quebe Sisters

She exploded onto the scene as the winner of “American Idol,” then released her platinum-selling debut to become the first artist in the history of the Billboard Hot 100 chart to debut at number one.

JANUARY 13

John Michael Montgomery, Deana Carter

Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo

The pair’s individual hits include “Life’s A Dance,” “I Love the Way You Love Me,” “I Can Love You Like That,” and “Strawberry Wine.”

JANUARY 13

Colter Wall

Billy Bob’s Texas (Fort Worth)

Raised on acts like AC/DC and Black Sabbath, the Canadian singer created his own style of folk music.

JANUARY 13-14

Tony Hinchcliffe

Improv (Addison)

JANUARY 13-28

Four Weddings and an Elvis, Rover Dramawerks

Cox Building Playhouse (Plano)

Anything can happen in a wedding chapel in Las Vegas when a couple is married by the King as revenge on their exes in this uproarious play.

JANUARY 14

Bricks in the Wall

Arlington Music Hal

Lights, camera, action – step into a different dimension wrapped around a tribute to the music of iconic English rock band Pink Floyd.

JANUARY 14

Asleep at the Wheel

Tannahill’s Tavern (Fort Worth)

Center

A lost work by Afro-English composer Samuel Coleridge-Taylor opens the concert, followed by Paul Lewis performing Grieg’s only piano concerto, and Sibelius’s most famous work.

THROUGH FEBRUARY 12

A Knight’s Tale

Arlington Museum of Art

The stunning armor and arms in this Italian collection tell the tale of the European knight through the Middle Ages and Renaissance.

JANUARY 13

Take3

Arlington Music Hall

With a flair for the wild and unexpected, the genre-defying trio combines the refinement of a classical music background with rock-star charisma.

Tannahill’s Tavern & Music Hall (Fort Worth)

The three fiddling sisters have performed together since they were children, rattling the chains of classic performers like Bob Wills and His Texas Playboys.

JANUARY 13

Chris Distefano

House of Blues

He rose to success on the “Guy Code/Girl Code”

MTV series, IFC’s “Benders,” and his own CBS sitcom full of New York edge and nice-guy charm.

JANUARY 13

Kai Wachi

Stereo Live

Known for his dreamy soundscapes and explosive drops, the electronic music producer from Idaho catapulted into hardcore electronic dance music in 2012 with his debut EP.

He’s worked as a staff writer on the past six “Comedy Central Roasts,” where he has shaped sets by dais members such as Jeff Ross and Martha Stewart.

JANUARY 13-14 *

Led by guitarist Ray Benson, the Grammy-winning ensemble and keeper of Bob Wills’s country-swing legacy is a Texas institution.

JANUARY 14

Kolby Cooper

Hamid

Rahmanian’s Song of the North/TITAS

Moody Performance Hall

An inspirational epic from Persia comes to life in a magical evening of large-scale shadow puppetry that transports the audience into ancient worlds full of color, history, and imagery.

JANUARY 13-15

K. Trevor Wilson

Plano House of Comedy

The Man Mountain of Comedy has spent over 20 years in entertainment as a star of the award-winning “Letterkenny” and the club circuit.

Billy Bob’s Texas (Fort Worth)

The Texas Country singer’s “It Ain’t Me” has nearly 7 million streams; “Every Single Kiss” has topped 4.5 million, and “Fall” is hovering around 2.7 million.

JANUARY 14

Dustin Barksdale

Opening Bell Coffee

The Texas musician directed choirs before working with songwriters, including Tom Douglas (“The House That Built Me”), and Thom Schuyler (“Long Line of Love”).

Dickies Arena (Fort Worth)

Texas Trust CU Theatre (Grand Prairie)

19-21

Legally Blonde

The New York Times calls it, “a sugar rush of a show,” a heartwarming musical that proves self-discovery can way to much fun — and hilarious, too.

JANUARY 19-22

Pinchas Zukerman, Dallas Symphony

JANUARY 14-MAY 21

Morning Light: David Gibson

Amon Carter Museum (Fort Worth)

The acclaimed photographer presents images from a pair of favorite sites: Cypress Creek in Wimberley, Texas, and Eagle Nest Lake in the mountains near Taos, N.M.

JANUARY 15

Tyrese, Anthony Hamilton, Donnell Jones

Texas Trust CU Theatre (Grand Prairie)

The contemporary R&B singer and actor (“Fast & Furious,” “Baby Boy”) is an electric performer known for a rasher of soulful songs (“How You Gonna Act Like That,” “Sweet Lady.”).

JANUARY 15

Brad Stine

Arlington Music Hall

He revolutionized Christian comedy with his breakout album “Put a helmet on!” and redefined the way such standup could be perceived and performed.

JANUARY 15

Ying Fang, The Dallas Opera

Moody Performance Hall

The New York Times describes the talented young artist as “beguiling…a sweet, penetrating voice…a gift to opera lovers.”

JANUARY 16

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade

Downtown Dallas

About 250 groups from various community organizations, bands, and more march in the annual celebration of the civil rights activist.

JANUARY 18-29 *

Disney’s The Lion King

Bass Hall (Fort Worth)

More than 100 million people around the world have experienced the Tony Award-winning musical by Elton John and Tim Rice, which features some of Broadway’s most recognizable tunes.

JANUARY 19

Rodgers & Hammertime

Dallas Comedy Club

The musical comedy, hosted by singing sensations Sherry & Brandy, features improv never before seen (and never to be seen again).

JANUARY 19-21

Lil Sasquatch

Plano House of Comedy

Best known from “Barstool Sports,” he’s also co-host of the popular podcast “Son of a Boy Dad.”

JANUARY 19-FEBRUARY 19

The Elephant Man

Theatre Three

The unforgettable, tragic tale of John Merrick, who was shunned by Victorian society but later became a favorite of the aristocracy and literati, only to be denied his ultimate dream.

THROUGH JANUARY 22

Speaking with Light: Contemporary Indigenous Photography

Amon Carter Museum (Fort Worth)

The exhibition is the first major museum survey to explore important works by more than 30 indigenous artists through photographs, videos, and three-dimensional works.

The renowned maestro performs and conducts Beethoven’s Concerto in D major and the ever-popular Elgar’s “Enigma” Variations.

JANUARY 20 *

Dave Alvin and Jimmie Dale Gilmore with The Guilty Ones

Kessler Theater

The pair of talented roots rockers are on tour together trading licks, stories, and playing favorites from their long careers.

JANUARY 20

The Music of Sam Cooke

Eisemann Center (Richardson)

The exciting show stars Bradd Marquis, backed by a big band, depicting the life and music of one of America’s most iconic and talented performers.

JANUARY 20

Jon Wolfe

Billy Bob’s Texas (Fort Worth)

He worked as an oil trader in Houston, where roommate and Texas Country star Hayes Carll helped inspire his singing and songwriting.

JANUARY 20

Gary Puckett and The Union Gap

Arlington Music Hall

The band has charted tons of pop songs since the 1960s, including “Lady Willpower” and “This Girl is a Woman Now.”

JANUARY 20

Sam Morril

Majestic Theatre

Named one of Comedy Central’s “Comics to Watch in 2011,” the standup artist and writer hosts the podcast “We Might Be Drunk.”

JANUARY 20

Buku, G-Rex

Stereo Live

Establishing himself as an industry favorite since his 2013 debut, the electronic musician has amassed tens of millions of streams.

JANUARY 20-21

Matt Bergman

Dallas Comedy Club

His album “Between You and I” made a firm statement about the performer, who’s been seen on Gotham Comedy Live and his Dry Bar Comedy Special.

JANUARY 21

Ambrosia, John Ford Coley

Arlington Music Hall

The band’s 1970s pop hits still populate FM radio with “Holdin’ On to Yesterday,” “Biggest Part of Me,” and “How Much I Feel.”

JANUARY 21

Iona Batchelder, Las Colinas Symphony

Irving Arts Center

The talented cellist joins the orchestra performing Strauss, Saint-Saëns, and Shostakovich’s epic Symphony No. 5 in D Minor.

JANUARY 21

Eden House of Blues

The South Korean artist debuted as a singer with the hit single “Urban Hymns” and has produced for other artists since 2010.

Meyerson Symphony Center

JANUARY

Winspear Opera House

Photo by Fred Carttoll

Dita Von Teese

The reigning Queen of Burlesque almost single-handedly revived the art form with her glamorous style and contemporary touches.

JANUARY 24-FEBRUARY 5

Pretty Woman: The Musical

JANUARY 21

Hector & Friends, Plano Symphony Orchestra

Eisemann Center (Richardson)

The program includes Wagner’s Prelude to Act III of Lohengrin; Grieg’s Piano Concerto in A minor, Op. 16; Bloch’s Schelomo: Hebraic Rhapsody for Cello and Orchestra; and de Falla’s Three-Cornered Hat.

JANUARY 21

Alejandro Escovedo

Lewisville Grand

JANUARY 22 *

That 1 Guy Sundown at Granada

Mike Silverman performs as a one-man band, accompanying himself with the Magic Pipe, a collection of plumbing joints, orchestral bass strings, and electronics.

JANUARY 23

Durry

House of Blues

Theater

The punk pioneer behind Rank & File has collaborated with Springsteen, Los Lobos, and Los Texmaniacs. No Depression roots-music magazine once declared him the Artist of the Decade.

JANUARY 21

Ancient Aliens

Texas Trust CU Theatre (Grand Prairie)

Explore controversial theories that extraterrestrials have visited Earth for thousands of years in a new 90-minute live show from The History Channel.

JANUARY 22

David Brighton’s Space Oddity

Irving Arts Center (Carpenter Hall)

The multi-media spectacle takes audiences on a journey through the metamorphosing career of celebrated innovator David Bowie.

JANUARY 22

Nick Mulvey

Kessler

Theater

A founding member of the Portico Quartet, his work pushes boundaries in traditional, experimental, and electronic music.

Formed during the pandemic by siblings Austin and Taryn Durry, the band gained fame on social media with a unique brand of nostalgic indie-rock.

JANUARY 24

Fiona Davis, Arts & Letters Live

Dallas Museum of Art

She is author of six historical fiction novels set in iconic New York City buildings, including “The Lions of Fifth Avenue,” a Good Morning America book club pick.

JANUARY 24

Wheel of Fortune

Texas Trust CU Theatre (Grand Prairie)

One of the most successful game shows in TV history returns to the road with an exciting live version of the program.

JANUARY 26

Ana Popovic

Arlington Music Hall

Her high-energy concerts showcase mesmerizing guitar skills and an uncanny ability to merge multiple styles such as blues, rock, pop, and more.

One of Hollywood’s most beloved romantic stories springs to life with a creative team led by Tony-winning director/choreographer Jerry Mitchell from “Hairspray” and “Kinky Boots.”

JANUARY 26 *

Karla Bonoff

Arlington Music Hall

As a charter member of the California soft rock scene in the 1970s, her lovely songs (“Home,” “I Can’t Hold On”) dotted the radio landscape for years.

JANUARY 26

Dry Cleaning

Texas Theatre

The South London group produced the single “Scratchcard Lanyard” with producer John Parish (PJ Harvey, Aldous Harding).

JANUARY 26-29

Desi Banks

Improv (Arlington)

The standup artist has built an impressive fan base exceeding 4 million followers on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter combined.

JANUARY 26-29

Rich Vos

Plano House of Comedy

The comedian co-produced and co-starred in the 2014 documentary “Women Aren’t Funny” alongside wife Bonnie McFarlane plus Amy Schumer, Joan Rivers, and many others.

JANUARY 27

The 502S

The Studio at the Factory Led by earnest banjo-strumming songwriter Ed Isola, the band of brothers says they’re all about the party.

JANUARY 27

Jason Boland and The Stragglers

Tannahill’s Tavern & Music Hall (Fort Worth)

The Red Dirt band from Oklahoma met in the 1990s in Stillwater as college students, then got a big break with a live album recorded at Billy Bob’s Texas.

JANUARY 27

Kolton

Moore and The Clever Few

Granada Theater

His dark, bluesy voice belies the youthful packaging of a Red Dirt artist who is clearly on the rise.

JANUARY 27 *

Keller Williams

Tulips (Fort Worth)

A terrific solo act, he’s released a ton of original music and has toured with acoustic acts such as The String Cheese Incident and Yonder Mountain String Band.

JANUARY 27

Oneus

Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo

The mighty K-Pop group returns to Texas, stopping in Cowtown with all-new music on its third U.S. tour.

JANUARY 27-28

Asif Ali

Hyena’s

He started as a club comic before appearing in such productions as “WandaVision,” “The Mandalorian,” “Bojack Horseman,” and “Don’t Worry Darling.”

JANUARY 20

Majestic Theatre Music Hall at Fair Park

JANUARY 27-29

Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto, Dallas Symphony

JANUARY 29 Pink Floyd Laser Spectacular

Karina Canellakis conducts Dvorák’s The Wood Dove; then violinist Randall Goosby performs Tchaikovsky’s Concerto in D Major, closing with Lutosławski’s Concerto for Orchestra.

Celebrating 50 years of the Floyd, the Paramount show has become a cult classic, presenting the music of the English Hall of Fame band.

JANUARY 27-29

Carlos Ballarta

Improv (Addison)

The Mexican standup comic cuts an interesting figure onstage with a reputation for sharp black humor challenging cultural and religious views.

JANUARY 28

Liverpool Legends

Arlington Music Hall

It’s been called the “complete Beatles experience” — four talented musicians hand-picked by Louise Harrison, sister of the late George Harrison.

JANUARY 28

The Lone Bellow

Granada Theater

The trio of musicians from New York plays an interesting mix of folk and alt-rock in originals like “Bleeding Out,” “Then Came Morning,” and “Count on Me.”

JANUARY 28

Larry the Cable Guy

Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo

He found fame as part of the Blue Comedy Tours, which included cohorts Ron White, Jeff Foxworthy, and others.

THROUGH FEBRUARY 5 *

JANUARY 28

Jackopierce

Tannahill’s Tavern & Music Hall (Fort Worth)

A one-time Dallas Hotel Magazine cover story, the pop duo got together as Southern Methodist University students who created a partnership that’s lasted over 30 years.

THROUGH FEBRUARY 26

Rare Earth: The Art and Science of Chinese Stones

The Crow Collection

These stones were admired for a resemblance to mountains or caves, particularly the magical peaks and subterranean paradises believed to be inhabited by immortal beings.

JANUARY 28

Michael Hix

Arlington Music Hall

Think Rubik Cubes, Ray Bans, and “Back to the Future:” This show is all about the 1980s and the MTV generation.

JANUARY 28

San Jose Taiko

Arts Center (Coppell)

They have mesmerized audiences for three decades with the powerful and propulsive sounds of the taiko drum, inspired by traditional Japanese music.

JANUARY 28

An African American Requiem, Fort Worth Symphony

Van Cliburn Concert Hall (TCU)

Composer-conductor Damien Geter’s epic is infused with elements of jazz, gospel, and spirituals in a stirring commentary honoring past and present victims of racial violence.

JANUARY 28-FEBRUARY 19

Don’t Let the Pidgeon Drive the Bus: The Musical

Dallas Children’s Center

Written by Mo Willems, creator of the Caldecott award-winning Pigeon picture books, the zany show takes audiences for the ride of their lives.

JANUARY 29

Noah Kahan

House of Blues

Followers of the rising folk-infused pop singersongwriter are known as “busy-heads,” assembling to hear tunes such as “Hurt Somebody”

JANUARY

29

Eric Neumann

Hyena’s

He recorded “Nervous Lover,” “Just A Phase, and, most recently, “But Enough about Me: A Crowd Work Album,” all reaching number one on the iTunes Comedy charts.

THROUGH FEBRUARY 26

Solidarity Now: 1968 Poor People’s Campaign

Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza

The special exhibit examines an important grassroots movement of the civil rights era that culminated at the National Mall in Washington, D.C.

JANUARY 29

Rhapsodies in Blue, Lone Star Wind Orchestra

Eisemann Center (Richardson)

The concert includes Julie Giroux’s Symphony No. 6, The Blue Marble, and pianist Aaron Kurz performing Gershwin’s “Rhapsody in Blue,” and Frank Ticheli’s “Blue Shades”.

JANUARY 30

Rumblebucket

Tulips (Fort Worth)

The energetic Brooklyn art-pop ensemble began performing primarily in big cities and college towns, cleverly merging psychedelic rock, dance, and left-field arrangements.

JANUARY 30

Stravinsky’s L’Histoire du Soldat, Dallas Symphony Chamber Players

Caruth Auditorium (SMU)

Matthew Wong:

The Realm of Appearances

Dallas Museum of Art

The only institution that collected the artist’s work during his lifetime presents the first retrospective and museum exhibition devoted to the acclaimed self-taught artist.

JANUARY 28

Moon Hooch, Balkan Bump

Deep Ellum Art Co.

Well known for dance-oriented percussion and saxophone-based music, its debut album went to number nine on the Billboard Jazz Albums chart.

JANUARY 29

Young & Strange

Arlington Music

Hall

The spectacular comedy illusion act is made up of childhood friends who regularly headline the international touring spectacular Champions of Magic.

Continuing a longstanding partnership with local artistic neighbors, the performance features principal players from the Dallas Symphony.

The Factory at Deep Ellum

Meyerson Symphony Center

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FEBRUARY 2-5

Beethoven’s “Pastoral,” Dallas Symphony

FEBRUARY 4-5

Old 97’s

Maestro Edo de Waart brings gravitas to the podium in a concert featuring pianist Ingrid Fliter performing Chopin’s second concerto followed by Beethoven’s masterpiece.

FEBRUARY 1

Nick Hakim

Club Dada

With a pair of polished albums under his belt, he’s earned solid reviews for his R&B sound and a “soulful, psychedelic experience,” says Vice.

FEBRUARY 1

We Came As Romans

House of Blues

Since forming in 2005, the post-hardcore ensemble from Michigan has made great music with a revolving door of personnel.

FEBRUARY 1

Al Di Meola

Kessler

Theater

He’s among the top guitarists of our time with an impressive list of industry honors, top albums, and mastery of his instrument.

FEBRUARY 2-4

Emil Wakim

Plano House of Comedy

He made his late-night debut on “The Tonight Show” and served as a consulting producer on “The Wendy Williams Show.”

FEBRUARY 2-4

Tear Down These Walls, Elevator Project

Studio Theatre

Traditional musical performance melds with interactive set design to create an immersive concert experience.

FEBRUARY 3

Herman’s Hermits Starring Peter Noone

Arlington Music Hall

The current version of the British Invasion band plays the hits like “A Kind of Hush,” “No Milk Today,” “A Must to Avoid,” and “I’m Henry VIII, I Am.”

FEBRUARY 3

Miranda Sings

Majestic Theatre

Haters back off! The nails-on-a-chalkboard character was created by comedian Colleen Ballinger, who has endeared herself to legions of fans.

THROUGH MARCH 13

Gabrielle Goliath:

Dallas Contemporary

The Dallas band helped pioneer the alt-country movement in the 1990s and later developed a power-pop style behind lead singer-songwriter Rhett Miller.

FEBRUARY 3-JANUARY 7, 2024

Tiffany Chung

Dallas Museum of Art

The sixth iteration of the Concourse mural series features work by the artist known for her diverse conceptual design and research-driven process.

FEBRUARY 4 *

Margo Price

Granada Theater

She was nominated for a Grammy as Best New Artist in 2018 and continues to wow audiences with her band, The Pricetags, performing a lovely blend of alt-country and Americana.

THROUGH MARCH 19

Shepard Fairey: Backward Forward

Dallas Contemporary

FEBRUARY 4

Selected Shorts, Arts & Letters Live

Dallas Museum of Art

Noted actors, including Tony winners Michael Cerveris and John Benjamin Hickey, and Cindy Cheung (“The Flight Attendant”), perform short fiction.

FEBRUARY 4

Marisela

Curtis Culwell Center (Garland)

Dubbed the Latin Madonna, she’s sold over 25 million records and is the only Spanish singer to take over the Billboard Top 10 with songs from the same album.

FEBRUARY 3-5

Twist & Shout: Music of The Beatles, Fort Worth Symphony

We Are Chorus

The multidisciplinary South African artist makes her U.S. debut with immersive installations that confront complex social concerns.

FEBRUARY 3-4

New Jack City Live

Texas Trust CU Theatre Live (Grand Prairie)

Balancing betrayal between friends and lovers, the riveting rendition of the hit movie will leave everyone wondering, “Am I my brother’s keeper?”

FEBRUARY 3-5

Ali Siddiq

Improv (Addison)

Comedy Central called the Houston standup artist its “number one comic to watch” in 2013, and he was a finalist on TV’s “Bring the Funny” in 2019.

He has been challenging the establishment for decades through the creation and dissemination of iconic imagery with resounding impact.

FEBRUARY 4

Fascinating Rhythm, Richardson Symphony Orchestra

Eisemann Center (Richardson)

Broadway veterans Capathia Jenkins and Aisha de Haas headline an electric evening featuring 1920s jazz, 1940s show tunes, 1950s soundtracks, and more.

FEBRUARY 4

Who’s Bad?

House of Blues

The tribute to the late King of Pop is filled with the hits and dance moves that fueled Michael Jackson’s global stardom.

Bass Hall (Fort Worth)

Salute the Fab Four beginning with their 1964 appearance on “The Ed Sullivan Show,” plus highlights from their famed Shea Stadium and Hollywood Bowl concerts.

FEBRUARY 5

Parkway Drive

House of Blues

The band’s latest albums have reached the Top 10 of the Australian ARIA charts with “Ire” reaching number one in 2015 and “Reverence” in 2018.

FEBRUARY 5

Todd Royce

Hyena’s

After first becoming a standup comedian, he worked on the popular Kill Tony podcast and has performed at the Comedy Store in Los Angeles and other premier clubs.

Meyerson Symphony Center

The Studio at the Factory

FEBRUARY 10, 12, 15, 18

Das Rheingold, The Dallas Opera

Gods and goddesses, giants and dwarves, betrayal, cheating, illicit love, and murder — it’s all here in Wagner’s iconic masterpiece.

FEBRUARY 15-19 Aida, Lyric Stage

THROUGH OCTOBER 31

Jean Shin

Amon Carter Museum (Fort Worth)

Known for her monumental sculpture from natural or discarded materials, she created a site-specific work on the Carter grounds that examines the museum’s history and landscape.

FEBRUARY 5

Billy Goats Gruff, The Dallas Opera

Winspear Opera House

Nice goats finish first in the daytime family production featuring music by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Gaetano Donizetti, and Gioachino Rossini, all for a $5 ticket.

FEBRUARY 6

Suki Waterhouse House of Blues

The young Englishwoman is a successful fashion model and actress who also happens to be a pop singer.

FEBRUARY 7

Ian Bremmer, Tate Lecture Series

McFarlin Memoria Auditorium (SMU)

The distinguished political scientist and author is one of the world’s foremost authorities in understanding global political risk.

FEBRUARY 7

Morat

Toyota Music Factory (Irving)

The Colombian band formed in Bogota in 2016 and staged its first U.S. tour in 2019, playing an interesting style of Latin pop with folk overtones.

FEBRUARY 7-12

Pretty Woman: The

Bass Hall (Fort Worth)

Musical

Ready to fall in love again? With an original score by Grammy-winner Bryan Adams and Jim Vallance, this reimagining of the 1990 film will lift spirits and light up hearts.

FEBRUARY 8-18

Unchain My Heart: The Music of Ray Charles

Casa Manana (Fort Worth)

He pioneered soul music in the 1950s, combining blues, gospel, R&B, rock, country, and jazz to create groundbreaking hits that live on today.

FEBRUARY 9 *

The Amy Ray Band

Granada Theater

As of half of the celebrated Indigo Girls, the singer-songwriter is on tour trying her hand as a solo act.

THROUGH APRIL 9

Rooted

Deep Ellum Art Company

The show explores the complex relationship between people and the natural world through 50 works from the museum’s collection that span global cultures and centuries.

FEBRUARY 9

Danny Ocean House of Blues

The Venezuelan singer-songwriter may be best known for his Latin pop hit “Me Rehuso,” which he rerecorded in English as “Baby I Won’t.”

Celebrate Black History Month with a tale of love, loyalty, and betrayal that chronicles the story of an enslaved Nubian princess based on Verdi’s opera.

FEBRUARY 9

Shangela

Majestic Theatre

The actor and drag performer worked on “DWTS,” “RuPaul’s Drag Race,” and as co-host of kitschy HBO reality TV series “We’re Here.”

FEBRUARY 9

Collin Raye

Arlington Music Hall

His soulful delivery of searing ballads “Love, Me,” “In This Life,” and “If I Were You” plus rockers “My Kind of Girl” and “That’s My Story” made him a star.

FEBRUARY 9-12

Maddy Smith

Plano House of Comedy

A regular at New York City clubs, she was named a Comic to Watch for the 2019 New York Comedy Festival.

FEBRUARY 10

TobyMac

Texas Trust CU Theatre (Grand Prairie)

The Christian contemporary artist is a successful musician and artistic maverick with a prophetic voice for racial reconciliation, social justice, faith, and family.

FEBRUARY 10, 11

Flip Orley

Dallas Comedy Club

“Because most of the humor comes from the volunteers, no two performances are alike,” says The Los Angeles Times about the popular hypnotist/comedian’s shows.

FEBRUARY 10, 11

Pauly Shore

Hyena’s (Dallas, Fort Worth)

He got his big break on MTV (“Totally Pauly”) then worked in movies like “Bio Dome” and “Son in Law.”

FEBRUARY 10-26

The 1619 Project: One-Act Festival Bishop Arts Theatre Center

The festival features eight commissions by local and national playwrights that explore the legacy of slavery in present-day America.

FEBRUARY 11

Bayside

Granada Theater

The New York power punk group has performed together for over two decades while producing eight albums.

FEBRUARY 11

The Mavericks

Tannahill’s Tavern & Music Hall (Fort Worth)

“Dance the Night Away” was a career-setting song for Raul Malo and his talented bandmates.

FEBRUARY 11

Dover Quartet, Chamber Music Society Fort Worth

The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth

Named one of the greatest string quartets of the last 100 years by BBC Music Magazine, the quartet is making its third appearance in this series.

Winspear Opera House

Majestic Theatre

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FEBRUARY 17

J.D. Souther

A celebrated songwriter (“You’re Only Lonely” was a solo hit), he co-wrote the Eagles’ “Best of My Love,” “New Kid in Town,” and “Heartache Tonight.”

FEBRUARY 17-19

FEBRUARY 11

An Evening of Brahms, Fort Worth Symphony

Van Cliburn Concert Hall, TCU (Fort Worth)

The one-night-only concert will be led by newly appointed principal guest conductor Kevin John Edusei.

FEBRUARY 11

Forever Young

Arts Center (Coppell)

The award-winning production is jam-packed with powerhouse vocals, dancing, and a sensational true story that is guaranteed to make audiences feel forever young.

FEBRUARY 11

Taylor Swift Tribute Night

Opening Bell Coffee

An array of exciting local performers (Christine Hand, Becky Middleton, Remy Reilly, Emmeline, Glitter, et al) pay tribute to the pop star.

FEBRUARY 11

Subtronics

Toyota Music Factory (Irving)

Dubstep DJ Jesse Kardon is best known for “Griztronics,” a bestselling song collaboration with electronic artist GRiZ.

FEBRUARY 11

Scott Tixier, Irving Symphony

Irving Arts Center

The jazz violinist and UNT faculty professor, who has played with Stevie Wonder, Elton John, and many more luminaries, performs in a program that concludes with Brahms’ Symphony No. 1.

FEBRUARY 11-12

Love Notes, Ballet North Texas

Moody Performance Hall

Visceral, compassionate, and charmed, the program celebrates innovative female voices of the art world and their perspectives on love.

FEBRUARY 12

Pepe Romero, Allegro Society

Kimball Art Museum (Fort Worth)

As a soloist, chamber musician, and orchestra guest, the classical guitarist has been critically acclaimed throughout the Americas, Europe, and Asia.

FEBRUARY 12-APRIL 30

I’ll Be Your Mirror: Art and the Digital Screen

The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth

The group exhibition examines the screen’s vast impact on art with more than 60 works by 50 artists over the past five decades.

FEBRUARY 13

J.I.D. & Smino

South Side Ballroom

The pair of rappers are members of hip-hop supergroup Zoink Gang and are now touring and performing together.

FEBRUARY 13

Sematary, Haunted Mound Trees

The Swedish metal band has drawn inspiration from bands like Candlemass and Trouble as well as their country’s thriving extreme metal music scene.

Conductor Damon Gupton leads a tribute to the composer’s catalogue of iconic film scores, including “Schindler’s List,” “Harry Potter,” “E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial,” “Star Wars,” “Jaws,” and more.

FEBRUARY 14

Haunted

Like Humans

Opening Bell Coffee

The Nashville duo brings inspired songwriting, sparse arrangements, and frisson-inducing harmonies to their music, soaked in Southern gothic stories and nostalgia.

FEBRUARY 14

Kathleen Kent, Arts & Letters Live

Dallas Museum of Art

The historical fiction and crime writer discusses her work and newest thriller (“Black Wolf,” releasing Feb. 14) in an interview with former CIA analyst and spy thriller novelist David McCloskey (“Damascus Station”).

FEBRUARY 15

Rene Vaca

Improv (Addison)

A bright young voice in comedy, he’s shared the stage with stars such as Bill Burr, Ken Jeong, Amir K., Jamie Kennedy, and other big names.

FEBRUARY 15

White Reaper

Granada Theater

The Kentucky garage punk group released “Might Be Right” in 2019 to enthusiastic reviews in the rock press.

FEBRUARY 16

Black Jacket Symphony

House of Blues

The orchestra reimagines classic rock albums, as in this performance of Fleetwood Mac’s “Rumours.”

FEBRUARY 16-18 *

Ellie and Drew Holcomb

Kessler Theater

The husband-and-wife Americana act has toured with the Avett Brothers, Don Henley, and Willie Nelson plus their own band, The Neighbors.

FEBRUARY 16-19

North Texas Auto Show

Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center

The best thing on four wheels is back for an annual display of new car models from all sorts of manufacturers.

FEBRUARY 16-MARCH 5

Native Gardens, Dallas Theater Center

Kalita Humphreys Theater

Cultures and gardens clash in the contemporary comedy, turning well-intentioned neighbors into fiercely feuding enemies.

FEBRUARY 17

Pony Bradshaw

Tulips (Fort Worth)

The soulful singer-songwriter went the long way around to ultimately find his voice as a brilliant storyteller.

FEBRUARY 17

Trixie and Katya Live

Texas Trust CU Theatre (Grand Prairie)

Drag’s dynamic duo deliver feats of theatrical eroticism and hilarious ingenuity in a show critics have called “shockingly poignant and mercifully brief.”

John Williams Celebration, Dallas Symphony

Meyerson Symphony Center Shutterstock.com

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FEBRUARY 18

Kenny Wayne Shepherd

He’s opened for Van Halen, Dylan, and The Rolling Stones, toured with Beth Hart, and is considered among the current wave of influential guitarists.

FEBRUARY 21

The Big Blue Marble, The Dallas Winds

FEBRUARY 17

Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo

Irving Arts Center (Carpenter Hall)

An all-male company dances comical twists on classics like Swan Lake, Don Quixote, and Giselle.

FEBRUARY 17

Ivan Cornejo

House of Blues

The Mexican musician learned to play “La Bamba” as a kid and then began writing music of his own, including a number of recent top sellers.

FEBRUARY 17

Random Rab

Deep Ellum Art Co.

The singer and multi-instrumentalist brings a powerfully unique contribution to electronic music tinged with trip-hop, classical, Arabic, music, jazz, and more.

FEBRUARY 17

Kris Schultz

Opening Bell Coffee

After years of assisting other musicians’ tours, the folk singer-songwriter bought a cheap guitar and began writing about snapshots of her life.

FEBRUARY 17-18

Alice in Wonderland, Avant Chamber Ballet

Moody Performance Hall

The explosion of color, staging, and inventive choreography by Katie Puder features a talented cast of instantly recognizable characters, from the Queen of Hearts to the Mad Hatter, all performing to a live orchestra.

FEBRUARY 17-18

Ian

Bagg

Dallas Comedy Club

Known for bringing audiences into conversations onstage, the Canadian standup artist was a finalist on TV’s “Last Comic Standing.”

FEBRUARY 17-19

Rell Battle

Plano House of Comedy

A terrific comedic actor, he’s been a regular on TV’s “Superior Donuts” and a recurring guest star on “The Good Doctor.”

FEBRUARY 18

Quasi

Club Dada

The Oregon indie rock outfit formed in the 1990s centered around Sam Coomes and Janet Weiss, releasing music on the same label as Modest Mouse and Built to Spill.

FEBRUARY 18

Soul II Soul

Texas Trust CU Theatre (Grand Prairie)

The formidable lineup of R&B and sweet soul music stars includes Ledisi, KEM, Musiq Soulchild, and more.

FEBRUARY 18

Fiesta! Plano Symphony Orchestra

Eisemann Center (Richardson)

Considered a gold standard, Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlán has thrived for generations to become one of the most celebrated ensembles in Mexican folk music.

The multisensory celebration of Earth features surround sound, original animations, and a return visit by the talented Epoch Percussion Quartet.

FEBRUARY 18

Show Me the Body

The Studio at the Factory

The New York hardcore punk band has a sound that draws heavily on hip hop, noise music, and sludge metal. Its debut, “Body War,” was released in 2016.

FEBRUARY 18

Simone Spadino, Las Colinas Symphony Orchestra

Irving Arts Center (Carpenter Hall)

The sweeping program features the renowned violinist and selections by Strauss II, Delius, Waxman, and Brahms.

FEBRUARY 19

Muscadine Bloodline, James Tucker

Tannahill’s Tavern & Music Hall (Fort Worth)

A growing force in country music from the Alabama natives includes inventive hooks and original songs like “Movin’ On” and the concert anthem “WD-40.”

FEBRUARY 20

Keyboard Conversations: Musical Valentines

Eisemann Center (Richardson)

A romantic evening of music features love-inspired pieces by Liszt, Schumann, Chopin, and Grieg, interwoven with Jeffrey Siegel’s magical storytelling.

FEBRUARY 21

Toto

Texas Trust CU Theatre (Grand Prairie)

Since 1977, the pop-rock band has churned out hits, such as “Africa,” “Rosanna,” and “Hold the Line.”

FEBRUARY 22

Claire Rosinkranz

House of Blues

After releasing music via social media, she signed a record deal at age 16 before her breakthrough with the single “Backyard Boy” from her debut EP.

FEBRUARY 22

Dan Lamorte

Plano House of Comedy

His career started at 19 years old after a careerending baseball injury; he’s appeared on Fox’s “Red Eye” and AXS TV’s “Gotham Comedy Live.”

FEBRUARY 23 *

Riders in the Sky

Arlington Music Hall

Join America’s best-loved Cowboy Jubilee with the four-part harmonies of talented performers who specialize in authentic western music.

FEBRUARY 23

Larkin Poe

Echo Lounge and Music Hall

The roots rockers from rural Georgia blend blues, Americana, and a hint of psychedelic folk with strong southern harmonies and generous electric guitar riffs.

FEBRUARY 23-26

Natalie Cuomo

Plano House of Comedy

She is currently appearing at comedy, tattoo, and gaming festivals, including Skankfest, the Idaho Comedy Festival, Laugh Riot LA, and the New York Comedy Festival.

House of Blues

Meyerson Symphony Center

His career has spanned over 35 years, transitioning from prefab pop idol to highly regarded songwriter, releasing 26 albums with sales exceeding 40 million units.

2-4

On Your Feet

MARCH 1

ABBA Mania

Majestic Theatre

The homage to the wildly popular group features songs (“Mama Mia,” “Fernando,” “S.O.S.”) that made the Swedish foursome an international pop sensation.

MARCH 1

Jonathan Haidt, Tate Lecture Series

McFarlin Memorial Auditorium (SMU)

Named one of the world’s “top global thinkers” by Foreign Policy magazine, he is considered among the top 25 most influential living psychologists.

MARCH 2

Adore Delano Kessler Theater

Danny Noriega first appeared as a contestant on “American Idol” before moving on to “RuPaul’s Drag Race” and later recording four hit albums.

MARCH 2

Betty Who

Echo Lounge and Music Hall

The Australian-American singer-songwriter and musician cracked the Billboard Dance Club

Songs Top 10 with her energized “I Love You Always Forever.”

MARCH 2

Wax Tailor

Trees

His international tour coincides with the release of the electro hip-hop album “Fishing For Accidents.”

MARCH 2

*

Dancing with the Stars

Texas Trust CU Theatre (Grand Prairie)

TV’s biggest dance show is back on tour with a new live production showcasing every style from ballroom to jazz, modern, and hip hop.

MARCH 2

Mojo Brookxx

Improv (Arlington)

He has created over 900 video skits, and several have over 1 million views each.

MARCH 2-3, 5

Mendelssohn’s “Lobgesang,” Dallas Symphony

Meyerson Symphony Center

Mendelssohn described his Symphony No. 2 as a “symphonic cantata;” Paul McCreesh conducts a grand spiritual concert with soloists and the Symphony Chorus.

MARCH 2-5

Jeff Leeson

Plano House of Comedy

He’s been entertaining audiences for two decades and scored over 50 million views of his online standup clips.

MARCH 2-12

Silver Foxes, Uptown Players

Theatre Three

The new madcap comedy features an ensemble of queer men who rescue their best friend from a homophobic assisted-living facility.

The true story of Gloria and Emilio Estefan features iconic songs like “Rhythm is Gonna Get You,” “Conga,” “1-2-3” and “Coming Out of the Dark.”

MARCH 3 *

Melendi

Texas Trust CU Theatre (Grand Prairie)

The Spaniard was an aspiring athlete before becoming a musical mashup artist and solo act with techniques and styles rooted in rock, flamenco, and rumba.

MARCH 3

Jake Wesley Rogers House of Blues

The pop singer and instrumentalist came out as gay at a young age, moved to Nashville, and began opening for such established acts as Ben Platt and Panic! At the Disco.

MARCH 3

Muse

Dickies Arena (Fort Worth)

With feet in several musical camps, including progressive, alternative, etc., the Grammy-winning English group has been a rock mainstay for decades.

MARCH 3

Magic City Hippies

Echo Lounge and Music Hall

Feel the funk with the band known for appearances at major festivals like Bonnaroo, Lollapalooza, Electric Forest, and Austin City Limits.

MARCH 3

Yotto

Stereo Live

Billboard called the Finnish DJ “the man of many sounds,” referencing his varying styles of house music and other forms of electronica.

MARCH 3

The Music of Motown, Fort Worth Symphony

Bass Hall (Fort Worth)

From 1961 to 1971, Motown recorded over 100 smash hits. Hear iconic tunes by Marvin Gaye, The Four Tops, Michael Jackson, The Temptations, Stevie Wonder, and more.

MARCH 3

Marty Haggard and Georgette Jones

Arlington Music

Hall

Merle’s son teams up with George and Tammy’s daughter for a nostalgic evening of songs of country music royalty.

MARCH 3-4

Bo Johnson

Dallas Comedy Club

His standup work was featured on season two of “Kevin Hart Presents: Hart of the City” on Comedy Central.

MARCH 3-4

Trinity Irish Dance Company, TITAS

Moody Performance Hall

Their fusion incorporates tradition with American innovation for hard-driving percussive power, aerial grace, and lightning-fast agility.

MARCH 3-4

D.L. Hughley

Improv (Arlington)

The brilliant standup artist had his own show, “The Hughleys,” before hosting BET’s original “ComicView.”

MARCH

Winspear Opera House

MARCH 1

John Mellencamp

Shutterstock.com

Texas Trust CU Theatre (Grand Prairie)

Photo by DJ Corey

MARCH 3-4

Alington Mitra

Hyena’s

The standup veteran has written for “The Daily Show with Trevor Noah” and “Adam Ruins Everything” on TruTV.

MARCH 3-5

Potted Potter: The Unauthorized Harry Experience

Wyly Theatre

Playing to sold out houses around the world, the parody takes on the challenge of condensing all seven Harry Potter books into 70 minutes of family fun.

MARCH 4

Dallas Blues Festival

Texas Trust CU Theatre (Grand Prairie)

The 18th annual event features many of the genre’s top artists such as Tucka, Roi Anthony, King George, Calvin Richardson, Ronnie Bell, J-Wonn, Pokey Bear, and more.

MARCH 4

Kimbra

The Studio at the Factory

Her “Somebody That I Used To Know,” a duet with Gotye, earned two Grammys and reached number one on the global charts, selling more than 13 million copies.

MARCH 4

Taylor Tomlinson

Majestic

Theater

An excellent comedic talent, she’s released two solid Netflix standup specials called “Quarter-Life Crisis” and “Look At You.”

MARCH 4

Mendelssohn/Young Artists, Richardson Symphony Orchestra

Eisemann Center (Richardson)

The mischievous fairies and innocent lovers of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” are evoked through Mendelssohn’s music, followed by Bartók’s Two Portraits.

MARCH 4

Dancing Beyond Borders, Dallas Black Dance Theatre

W.E. Scott Theatre (Fort Worth)

Pushing the lines of contemporary choreography, the new work is designed to singe emotions as the dancers perform strenuous, athletic moves.

MARCH 4

Steven Curtis Chapman

Kessler Theater

The highly decorated artist was one of the first major crossover acts in contemporary Christian music and has sold more than 10 million albums.

MARCH 4 *

Wizkid

Toyota Music Factory (Irving)

A prominent figure in the Afrobeats scene, the Nigerian singer-songwriter is regarded as one of the most influential African artists in music history.

MARCH 4

Wild Symphony, Fort Worth Symphony Bass Hall

Taken from Dan Brown’s New York Times

bestselling picture book, the morning concert features Maestro Mouse and his musical friends.

She rose to fame after winning “American Idol” and became the only country artist to debut atop the Billboard Hot 100 chart with the single “Inside Your Heaven.”

MARCH 4-6

North Texas Irish Festival Fair Park

One of the nation’s largest, it annually presents authentic Irish and Celtic performers, a myriad musical talents, themed shopping, and a fun run.

MARCH 4-12

Beautiful, The Carole King Musical Casa Manana (Fort Worth)

Her many hits are woven thoughtfully through the provocative story of a Brill Building contract songwriter who became one of the most important figures in pop.

MARCH 5

Adam Melchor

Granada Theater

He grew up in a musical family and trained in opera before switching genres and becoming a successful singer-songwriter.

MARCH 5

Kula Shaker

House

of Blues

The English psychedelic group has notched a number of Top 10 hits on the UK Singles Charts like “Tattva,” “Hey Dude,” “Govinda,” and “Hush.”

MARCH 5, 6

Silversun Pickups, Paris Jackson

Tannahill’s (Fort Worth), House of Blues

The L.A. act has released six albums of dream pop since 2000 and is joined on this tour by the daughter of the late Michael Jackson.

MARCH 6

Art in Bloom

Dallas Museum of Art

The Art League hosts its signature luncheon fundraiser to benefit the DMA’s education and exhibition programs plus the League’s Floral Endowment Fund.

MARCH 7 *

Six Brothers on Sax

Meyerson Symphony Center

Soulful saxophonists Keith Anderson, Mark Allen Felton, Jason Davis, Joseph Vincelli, Tom Braxton and Art Sherrod, Jr. perform fusion, smooth, and standard jazz tunes.

MARCH 8 Buddy Guy

Majestic Theatre

His searing guitar licks are something to see and hear, making him an influential elder statesman of American blues.

MARCH 8

Kenia OS

House of Blues

She started her career on YouTube before developing into a social media influencer and Mexican pop star.

MARCH 8

Inhaler

Echo Lounge and Music Hall

The Irish rockers’ long line of singles includes “I Want You,” “It Won’t Always Be Like This,” “My Honest Face,” “Ice Cream Sundae,” “We Have to Move On,” and “Totally.”

James Conlon conducts an evening that includes a pair of Shostakovich’s most important works plus Korngold’s Concerto for Violin and Orchestra in D Major.

MARCH 5, 7-8

Shostakovich Symphony No. 5, Dallas Symphony

Meyerson Symphony Center

MARCH 8 Carrie Underwood

American Airlines Center Shutterstock.com

St. Patrick’s Day Parade

The largest such parade in the Southwest celebrates going green as fans assemble early along the route. Grab a green beer and enjoy the fun.

His TV comedy famously blazed new trails for standup artists hoping to move into primetime slots, and his live act is still razor sharp.

MARCH 8

Samia, Tommy Lefroy Trees

The actor and singer-songwriter is a rising star of indie rock, a 2017 Obie winner for her performance in “The Wolves,” and the daughter of actors Kathy Najimy and Dan Finnerty.

MARCH 9-12

Craig Conant

Plano House of Comedy

He made a name for himself in standup while sharing the stage with friends Chris D’Elia, Bobby Lee, Theo Von, and Michael Yo.

MARCH 10

Skegss

Granada Theater

The Aussie surf-rock threesome’s debut studio album dropped in 2018 and zoomed to the second spot on the ARIA Album Charts.

MARCH 10

Gene Watson

Arlington Music Hall

The native Texan has had quite a career in country music with big radio hits like “Love in the Hot Afternoon” and “Farewell Party.”

MARCH 10

Static-X

House of Blues

The Los Angeles heavy-metal group was founded by popular front man Wayne Static and carried on after his unexpected death in 2014.

MARCH 10

OV7

Toyota Music Factory (Irving)

The Mexican group’s musical career spans more than 30 years and remains among the most successful acts in Latin pop history.

MARCH 10-11

Steve Gillespie

Dallas

Comedy Club

His act is a slaphappy blend of aggression and absurdity that’s earned him spots at some of the top comedy festivals.

MARCH 10-11

Menopause the Musical

Wyly Theatre

The hilarious musical caricature is set to classic tunes from the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s, and will have you laughing, cheering, and dancing in the aisles.

MARCH 10-12

Kings of Soul, Dallas Symphony

Meyerson Symphony

MARCH 10-25

Intimate Apparel

Mainstage Irving (Las Colinas)

Set in New York in 1905, the story of an African-American seamstress comes alive in a tale of courage, self-reliance, and overcoming life’s challenges.

MARCH 11

The Brit Pack

Eisemann Center (Richardson)

Take a journey through a dynamic mix of British classics by The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Queen, Bowie, Elton, The Who, Oasis, The Police, and more.

MARCH 11

Durand Bernarr

House

of Blues

In 2019 he was a runner-up on the BET reality music competition “The Next Big Thing” and is a force in hip hop and R&B.

MARCH 11

Center

An evening of soulful rhythms features the music of legendary artists Marvin Gaye, Jackie Wilson, James Brown, Otis Redding, Al Green, Smokey Robinson, and Curtis Mayfield.

MARCH 10-12

Gil Shaham Plays Tchaikovsky, Fort Worth Symphony

Bass Hall (Fort Worth)

Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto remains one of the gems in the classical repertoire, interpreted here by the superstar violinist.

Dale Watson

Lewisville Grand Theater

His countrypolitan tone combined with a shocking-white pompadour, tattoo sleeves, and rockabilly music is a throwback treat.

MARCH 12

Sweet Caroline

MARCH 12

Sierra Ferrell

Granada Theater

The eclectic West Virginian infuses her music with gypsy jazz, folk, and more in videos such as “The Sea,” “In Dreams,” and “Bells of Every Chapel” with Billy Strings.

MARCH 13

Cafuné

Club Dada

Indie pop singer-songwriter Sedona Schat and producer Noah Yoo met at NYU and released the debut “Tek It,” which led to a record deal.

MARCH 14

Crawlers

House of Blues

The English rockers from Liverpool released their debut album in 2022 to positive press.

MARCH 16

Jessie Murph

House of Blues

The rising young pop singer rose to fame behind a truckload of Internet posts followed by a series of festival appearances.

MARCH 16-17, 18

Kevin Nealon

Hyena’s (Fort Worth, Dallas)

with

Eisemann Center (Richardson)

Jay

White

With blessings from Neil Diamond, the tribute artist pays homage to the record-setting singer-songwriter, performing hidden gems and popular hits.

The actor, comedian, and author spent years on “Saturday Night Live” and in recurring role in the Showtime series “Weeds.”

Winspear Opera House

MARCH 11

Jerry Seinfeld

MARCH 11

Greenville Avenue

CALENDAR march

Moulin Rouge! The Musical

It’s more than a musical, it is a state of mind. Baz Luhrmann’s revolutionary film comes to life onstage, remixed in a new mash-up extravaganza.

MARCH 16-19

Brahms Symphony No. 3, Dallas Symphony

THROUGH SEPTEMBER 10

Focus On: Rashid Johnson

Dallas Museum of Art

The multimedia work combines a video installation and branded Persian rugs to create an experience that is intense as well as intimate.

MARCH 17

Ben Rector

Dickies Arena (Fort Worth)

The Nashville singer-songwriter and multiinstrumentalist is a breath of fresh air with a bright indie sound.

MARCH 17

Cam Bertrand

Arlington Music

MARCH 18

Anthony Adario, Las Colinas Symphony

Irving Arts Center (Carpenter Hall)

The concert features the bassoonist performing Butterworth, Mahler, Ravel, and Mozart’s stirring Bassoon Concerto.

MARCH 18

John Crist

Will Rogers Coliseum (Fort Worth)

The Christian comedian’s popular sketches include “Every parent at Disney,” “Sponsor a millennial today,” and “If golf and soccer switched announcers.”

The compactness of the work intensifies the dramatic aspects of the composer’s penultimate, richly romantic symphony, written when he was 50 years of age.

MARCH 21

The House of the Rising Sun, The Dallas Winds

Meyerson Symphony Center

The selections feature some of America’s most gifted composers, plus a performance by New Orleans jazz sensation Doreen Ketchens.

MARCH 21 *

Our Planet Live in Concert Bass Hall (Fort Worth)

The Emmy-winning Netflix series that took the world by storm is now a live event combining breathtaking cinematography with all-new orchestrations.

MARCH 22

Elle King

*

The Factory in Deep Ellum

The full-throated, award-winning singer leans on blues, country, and roots rock in her music, which is a big hit with a number of different demographics.

MARCH 23 *

Adam Gopnik, Arts & Letters Live

Dallas Museum of Art

The New Yorker staff writer has won three National Magazine Awards; his new book, “The Real Work,” recounts his efforts to master things that he assumed were beyond his abilities.

Hall

He’s been a contributing writer on MTV’s “Wild N’ Out” and reaped millions of views for his first solo special, “Sophisticated Ignorance,” for Dry Bar Comedy.

MARCH 17-18

Alan Lake Factori(e), TITAS

Moody Performance Hall

Bold, audacious, and poised between fable and allegory, the choreographic work is enriched with visual art and video, delivering a startling shock.

MARCH 18

After Bridge

South Side Ballroom

The Florida alt-metal band is known for its hard rock demeanor and expansive song collection founded on “Open Your Eyes” from 2004.

MARCH 19 *

Christian Schmitt, Gould Family Organ Recital Series

Meyerson Symphony Center

Known for his virtuosic and charismatic playing, he is an “Artist in Focus” of the Tonhalle Orchestra

Zurich and curator of “International Organ Days.”

MARCH 19

Celtic Angels Ireland

Eisemann Center (Richardson)

Spotlighted songs include “Danny Boy,” and “Ireland I Am Coming Home” plus Irish takes on American favorites such as “Bridge Over Troubled Water.”

MARCH 20

Vance Joy, Jack Botts

The Factory in Deep Ellum

The guitar-playing Australian singer-songwriter’s pop number “Riptide” shot up the charts after its release in 2013.

MARCH 21

Joan Osborne Kessler Theater

It was 25 years ago that she broke through with the fanciful “One of Us,” and she’s still a restless heart, continually exploring diverse music genres.

MARCH 21

Indra Nooyi, Maverick Speakers Series

Texas Hall (UT-Arlington)

A revered role model for women and immigrants and celebrated for her empowering messages, she served as chairman and CEO of PepsiCo.

MARCH 22-23

The Magnetic Fields

Kessler Theatre

Named after a French novel, Stephin Merritt’s experimental pop group’s last album “Quickies” was released in 2020.

MARCH 23

The Everly Brothers Experience

Arlington Music Hall

Brothers Zachary and Dylan Zmed celebrate the music and history of the American rock duo for enthusiastic crowds in the U.S. and overseas.

MARCH 23

Benjamin Grosvenor

Kimbell Art Museum (Fort Worth)

The British classical pianist’s virtuosic interpretations are underpinned by technical mastery and intense musicality.

MARCH 23-25

Vladimir Caamano

Plano House of

Comedy

The comic actor has appeared in numerous TV shows and bases much of his standup on his Dominican-American father and his personal life.

MARCH 15-APRIL 2

Music Hall at Fair Park

Meyerson Symphony Center

MARCH 24, 26, 28, APRIL 1

Così fan tutte, The Dallas Opera

Luke Combs

MARCH 24

House of the Rising Sun, The Dallas Winds

Meyerson Symphony Center

Hear stunning selections from two of America’s most gifted composers plus a show-stopping performance by New Orleans jazz clarinet sensation Doreen Ketchens.

MARCH 24

Pepper

Deep Ellum Art Co.

With a blend of reggae, alternative rock, island rhythms, and punky spirit, the band draws crowds to its eclectic shows.

MARCH 24-25

Ivan Decker

Dallas Comedy Club

Originally from Vancouver, the L.A. writer, standup and actor, is known for polished and multi-layered observational comedy.

MARCH 24-26

The Lyrical Flute, Fort Worth Symphony

Bass Hall (Fort Worth)

Principal flute Jake Fridkis performs Reinecke’s Flute Concerto, a work of nimble grace and charm that showcases the instrument’s lyrical and technical capabilities.

MARCH 25

Colony House House

of Blues

The Tennessee indie rock band’s debut album, “When I Was Younger,” reached number 154 on the Billboard 200 and number three on the Heatseekers Album chart.

MARCH 25

Night of the Mayas, Irving Symphony

Irving Arts Center

The multimedia performance explores ancient Mayan culture through fascinating images and thrilling music, followed by a Gershwin score and the Texas Guitar Quartet.

THROUGH JULY 16

Movement: The Legacy of Kineticism

Dallas Museum of Art

The exhibition demonstrates how contemporary artists have been influenced by the legacy of dynamic abstraction, which engulfs visitors in their surroundings and occasionally empowers them to participate.

MARCH 25

The Elixir of Love, The Dallas Opera

Winspear Opera House

Adina has her choice of ardent suitors. Could it be that a “magic” potion can help her decide?

Donizetti’s opera is an afternoon joy, perfect for families. All tickets are $5.

MARCH 25-APRIL 9

Junie B. Jones is Not a Crook

Casa Manana (Fort Worth)

Or is she? A hilariously heartfelt tale based on the bestselling series by award winner Barbara Park.

MARCH 26-27

Stray Kids

Dickies Arena (Fort Worth)

The K-Pop band’s latest album landed atop of Billboard’s 200 albums chart in 2022, staying on the charts for three consecutive weeks.

The country star headlines a stellar lineup of bands on the home field of the Dallas Cowboys, including Riley Green, Lainey Wilson, Flatland Cavalry, and Brent Cobb.

MARCH 28-APRIL 2

Annie Bass Hall (Fort Worth)

Broadway’s celebration of family, sunny optimism, and the American spirit remains a cure for the hard knocks life throws our way.

MARCH 28-APRIL 14

Spamilton: An American Parody ICasa Manana (Fort Worth)

“Smart, silly, and convulsively funny,” says The New York Times. A brilliant musical parody filled with fun and mayhem for all ages.

MARCH 29

Kevin Kaarl

Majestic Theatre

Born in Mexico, the singer-songwriter spawned the smash singles “Si Supieras” and “Vámonos a Marte” with his 2019 debut album “Hasta el Fin Del Mundo.”

MARCH 30-APRIL 2

Fort Worth Food and Wine Festival

Various Venues (Fort Worth)

The event honors the distinctive nature of Cowtown cooking, infusing historic venues and homegrown flavor with celebrated chefs, culinary pros, and wine makers.

MARCH 30-APRIL 2

Craig Robinson

Improv (Addison)

He was a quiet constant on “The Office” for years, a fixture on the club circuit, and now fronts pizza commercials on TV.

MARCH 31

Covenant Trees

The Swedish EDM group has been releasing music since the early 1990s and developed an enthusiastic audience while touring internationally.

MARCH 31

Cantatas & Tonadillas, Orchestra of New Spain

Zion Lutheran Church

The evening’s performance features celebrated countertenor Nicholas Garza and soprano Hailey Sicking.

MARCH 31 *

Eric Johnson House

of Blues

The talented Austin musician’s single “Cliffs of Dover” won the Grammy for Best Rock Instrumental Performance several years ago.

MARCH 31

Kerwin Claiborne

Hyena’s

The Instagram star and social media personality is known for his standup routines and videos and counts 1 million Instagram followers.

MARCH 31

Caloncho

Deep Ellum Art Co.

He has been nominated for two Latin Grammy Awards as Best New Artist and Best Alternative Music Album for his EP “Fruta.”

AT&T Stadium (Arlington)

MARCH 25

Mozart’s classic comedy stars powerhouse performers Rodney Gilfry, Elizabeth DeShong, Sara Gartland, David Portillo, and Grammy Award-winner Lucas Meachem.

Winspear Opera House

SPORTS & RECREATION

Dallas Stars

American Airlines Center

January 8 vs. Florida Panthers

January 14 vs. Calgary Flames

January 21 vs. Arizona Coyotes

January 23 vs. Buffalo Sabres

January 25 vs. Carolina Hurricanes

January 27 vs. New Jersey Devils

February 6 vs. Anaheim Ducks

February 8 vs. Minnesota Wild

February 11 vs. Tampa Bay Lightning

February 14 vs. Boston Bruins

February 18 vs. Columbus Blue Jackets

February 22 vs. Chicago Blackhawks

February 27 vs. Vancouver Canucks

March 1 vs. Arizona Coyotes

March 4 vs. Colorado Avalanche

March 6 vs. Calgary Flames

March 21 vs. Seattle Kraken

March 23 vs. Pittsburgh Penguins

March 25 vs. Vancouver Canucks

April 3 vs. Nashville Predators

NHL.com/stars

SMU Mustang Basketball

Moody Coliseum (SMU)

January 1 vs. Tulsa Golden Hurricane

January 11 vs. Tulane Green Wave

January 14 vs. Cincinnati Bearcats

January 22 vs. Wichita State Shockers

January 29 vs. USF Bulls

February 8 vs. Temple Owls

February 16 vs. Houston Cougars

February 19 vs. East Carolina Pirates

March 2 vs. Memphis Tigers

March 9-12 American Athletic Conf. Tourney*

SMUmustangs.com * Fort Worth

TCU Horn Frogs Basketball

Ed & Rae Schollmaier Arena (Fort Worth)

January 7 vs. Iowa State Cyclones

January 14 vs. Kansas State Wildcats

January 24 vs. Oklahoma Sooners

January 31 vs. West Virginia Mountaineers

February 11 vs. Baylor Bears

February 18 vs. Oklahoma State Cowboys

February 20 vs. Kansas Jayhawks

March 1 vs. Texas Longhorns

GoFrogs.com

UNT Basketball

The Super Pit (Denton)

January 19 vs. Rice Owls

January 26 vs. UTSA Roadrunners

January 28 vs. UTEP Miners

February 9 vs. Alabama-Birmingham Blazers

February 11 vs. Charlotte 49ers

March 2 vs. MTSU Blue Raiders

March 4 vs. Western Kentucky Hilltoppers

MeanGreenSports.com

Dallas Cowboys

AT&T Stadium (Arlington)

January 8 vs. Washington Commanders DallasCowboys.com

Texas Rangers

Globe Life Field (Arlington)

March 27-28 vs. Kansas City Royals # March 30 vs. Philadelphia Phillies ## # Preseason ## Home opener

JANUARY 1

New Year’s Double TCelebration Park (Allen)

JANUARY 2

Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic

Tulane vs USC AT&T Stadium (Arlington)

JANUARY 7

Hotcake Hustle 5K/10K Plano

JANUARY 21-22

NCA High School Nationals

Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center

JANUARY 28

Urban Ultra Dallas

Ron Kirk Pedestrian Bridge

JANUARY 28

Too Cold to Hold 13.1, 10K & 5K Norbuck Park

FEBRUARY 5-12

Dallas Open

As one of only 10 U.S. tournaments on the ATP Tour enters its second year, it has expanded to include the Women’s Tennis Classic Showcase, featuring Venus Williams vs. Danielle Collins. Styslinger/Altec Tennis Complex (SMU)

Dallas Mavericks

American Airlines Center

January 5 vs. Boston Celtics

January 7 vs. New Orleans Pelicans

January 18 vs. Atlanta Hawks

January 20 vs. Miami Heat

January 22 vs. L.A. Clippers

January 24 vs. Washington Wizards

January 30 vs. Detroit Pistons

February 2 vs. New Orleans Pelicans

February 13 vs. Minnesota Timberwolves

February 23 vs. San Antonio Spurs

February 26 vs. L.A. Lakers

February 28 vs. Indiana Pacers

March 2 vs. Philadelphia 76ers

March 5 vs. Phoenix Suns

March 7 vs. Utah Jazz

March 13 vs. Memphis Grizzlies

March 22 vs. Golden State Warriors

March 24 vs. Charlotte Hornets

Mavs.com

FEBRUARY 11

Hot Chocolate 15K/5K Fair Park

FEBRUARY 11

Cupid’s Chase

Ronald Kirk Pedestrian Bridge

FEBRUARY 17-19

College Baseball Showdown

The three-day tournament features six top SEC and Big 12 regional programs. Globe Life Field (Arlington)

FEBRUARY 18

Form Follows Fitness 5K Klyde Warren Park

FEBRUARY 23-MARCH 26

Athletes Unlimited Basketball

The new professional league features former WNBA stars and elites from top college programs, including UCLA, Cal, Texas A&M, UCONN and more.

Fair Park Coliseum

FEBRUARY 24-26

Cowtown Marathon

Thousands gather to tackle a challenging course through Tarrant County in Texas’s largest multi-race running event. Will Rogers Memorial Center (Fort Worth)

FEBRUARY 25

Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship

AT&T Stadium (Arlington)

MARCH 4

Big Easy Crawfish Boil 5K/10K Little Elm

MARCH 4

Wicked Wine Run

Lost Oak Winery (Burleson)

MARCH 4 Monster Jam

AT&T Stadium (Arlington)

MARCH 8-11

American Western Weekend Globe Life Field (Arlington)

MARCH 12-21

PBR World Finals

Dickies Arena (Fort Worth)

MARCH 19

Luck

of the Irish Triathlon

The Colony

MARCH 26-27

Arlington Marathon, Half and 5K Viridian Park (Arlington)

MARCH 25

Big D Climb Bank of America Tower

MARCH 31-APRIL 1

NCAA Women’s Basketball Final Four American Airlines Center

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Photo courtesy of the Dallas Mavericks

Cindi’s New York Deli

Enjoy authentic New York and Southern-style favorites right here in North Texas at one of Cindi’s many locations. From reubens and matzo ball soup to pancakes, and chicken and dumplings, Cindi’s offers delicious breakfast and lunch selections, plus fresh bagels, breads and pastries. You’ll enjoy the complete New York deli experience and tastes right here in Big D!

Multiple Locations including: 306 S. Houston St. Dallas (just North of Union Station) 214.744.4745 • cindisnydeli.com

Alice

Right on the corner of Hall and Ross, is this sophisticated and unique establishment. Alice gives you an intimate setting to devour their remarkable dishes. The menu is a perfect combination of classic sushi and rolls that will throw you a curve ball. Come see what the hype is about!

1623 N. Hall St., Ste. 103, Dallas 469.872.0001 alicedallas.com

Avanti Ristorante

Avanti features Northern and Southern Italian dishes made with fresh seafood, steaks, veal and pasta. Its small, intimate dining room with a sleek, uptown bistro atmosphere is convenient to the McKinney Avenue Trolley line. For mouth-watering entrées and live nightly music, this popular spot is not to be missed.

2720 McKinney Ave., Dallas 214.871.4955 avantirestaurants.com

Bistro 31

Located in Highland Park Village, this European-style establishment offers everything from Italian to Spanish to French influences. Serving only fresh, gourmet ingredients, the menu changes with the seasons, and the restaurant offers an extensive wine list.

87 Highland Park Village, Dallas 214.420.3900 bistro31dallas.com

Blue Sushi Sake Grill

Look no further for your new date night/ happy hour hub! Blue Sushi is on a mission to provide sustainable sushi that doesn’t lack in creativity and freshness. With unbeatable prices without sacrificing first-class cuisine, Blue Sushi is an Asian fusion game changer.

3220 McKinney Ave., Dallas 469.781.2292 bluesushisakegrill.com

Canary By Gorji

Cafe Herrera

At its shiny new location in the Omni Hotel, Café Herrera is one of the finest and most prominent Tex-Mex restaurants in Dallas. Their enchiladas are famous, but their new build-your-own fajita bar and craft cocktails are sure to blow you away and keep you coming back for more.

665 S. Lamar Street, Dallas 214.749.0455

cafeherrera.com

The Charles

This Design District staple takes Italian cuisine and gives it a Texas twist. Come get lost in The Charles’s essence that is please to the eye and the stomach. Their decadent menu includes dishes such as fresh oysters, lobster parmesan gnocchi, and akaushi hanger steak.

1632 Market Center Blvd., Dallas 469.917.9000 thecharlesdallas.com

Corrientes 348

An Argentinian steakhouse with its first location in the United States, is open for lunch and dinner. The steakhouse, rooted in rich South American culture, is a refined dining experience in the Arts District. An a la carte menu is shared or family-style dining with an emphasis on high quality cuts of meat, sides and carefully selected wines.

1807 Ross Ave, Suite 200, Dallas 214.220.0348 corrientes348.com

Dolce Riviera

Your Italian getaway awaits at Dolce Riviera. Scenes from the glamorous era of la dolce vita inspire the extraordinary resort-style experience. A culinary skill coupled with an award-winning wine list, Riviera is so authentic you might be speaking Italian by the end of the night. Received awards from OpenTable, Wine Spectator, and D Magazine

Dakota’s Steakhouse

Dakota’s has been a downtown Dallas dining icon for over 37 years. Located 18 feet below the surface, patrons descend underground in a canopied glass elevator, accessed from street level, for a culinary experience unlike any other. The American steakhouse offers a modern approach to a classic steakhouse menu – with options including hors d’eouvres, an extensive selection of side dishes, fresh seafood offerings and classic steakhouse favorites. Book your reservation on OpenTable to experience the historic dining destination.

600 N Akard St, Dallas • 214.740.4001 • www.dakotasrestaurant.com

Charming and intimate, this 10 table, fine dining restaurant specializes in New Mediterranean cuisine, prime steaks and seafood. Chef Gorji, Back-To-Back Texas Steak Cook-Off Champion, offers savory selections including wild boar, lamb, beef pomegranate, braised octopus, quail, inventive appetizers and salads. The creative culinary interpretations are accompanied by a boutique international wine list.

5100 Belt Line Road, Addison 972.503.7080

canarybygorji.com

2950 N. Harwood St., Dallas 469.458.6623 dolcerivera.com

Gemma

This hidden gem presents an exceptional dining experience while you delight in Stephan Rodger’s dynamic menu. Family owned and operated, you will feel right at home relishing in the intimate and chic ambiance.

2323 Henderson Ave., #109, Dallas 214.370.9426 gemmadallas.com

Moxies

Moxies is a premium casual concept with locations in Uptown, Southlake and Plano. Moxies delivers a unique experience through its blend of high-end design serving a globally inspired menu with handcrafted cocktails, local beer and diverse wine list. Moxies delivers the best in hospitality with our friendly energetic team. Our patios, lounges and dining rooms are open for lunch, happy hour dinner, late night and brunch on weekends.

Hero

Located in the middle of all the action downtown, Hero is the perfect place for any kind of function. Their establishment oozes fun for everyone with craft cocktails, hundreds of TVs, and a unique menu created by their sister restaurant – HG supply. You will find something for everyone in this energetic space.

3090 Olive St., Dallas 469.300.4199 herobyhg.com

Hungry Belly

Hungry Belly brings a huge menu with endless possibilities. Signature dishes such as the house-marinated Korean Short Ribs Bento or the savory Tonkatsu Ramen show both the quality and diversity this restaurant brings to the table. With a menu that has a little bit of everything from traditional Korean food to creative sushi rolls, this place has got you covered. Come hungry, leave happy!

2818 N Fitzhugh Ave, Dallas 214.258.5859 hungrybelly.com

The French Room

Nationally recognized and critically acclaimed, The French Room at The Adolphus Hotel features a menu rich in fresh seasonal ingredients and an award-winning wine list. It garnered Gourmet’s top ranking as the best Dallas restaurant for three consecutive years.

1321 Commerce St., Dallas 214.742.8200 hoteladolphus.com

The Landmark Restaurant

The Warwick Melrose Hotel culinary team has been honored with the AAA Four Diamond award, the prestigious DiRoNA award and the Wine Spectator award. The Landmark offers favorites including pancakes, French toast, eggs Benedict and Dallas-style specialties for brunch.

3015 Oak Lawn Ave., Dallas 214.224.3152 landmarkrestodallas.com

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SER Steak + Spirits

Located on the 27th floor with stunning skyline views, SER Steak + Spirits ignites the senses with a globally inspired menu including dry aged steak and the signature tomahawk cut, handcrafted cocktails and an extensive wine cellar featuring 350+ labels. The sophisticated dining room offers an exquisite experience that includes private spaces for celebrations, meetings and events, plus a chef’s table for special tastings. Book your table on www.sersteak.com.

2201 N Stemmons Fwy, Dallas • 214.761.7479 • www.sersteak.com

Four Seasons Dallas’ signature restaurant features bold fare inspired by the flavors of Texas in a sophisticated yet fun environment. The restaurant, which stands for Land, Air and Water offers a robust menu using the finest ingredients and includes game, meats, poultry and fish prepared with a Texas twist.

4150 N. MacArthur Blvd., Dallas 972.717.2420 lawrestaurant.co

Mansion Restaurant

Offering fine cuisine for over 20 years, the Mansion, located inside the Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek, has remained one of Dallas’ biggest and best splurges. The legendary restaurant’s talented team offers guests a most inviting and unforgettable dining experience.

2821 Turtle Creek Blvd., Dallas 214.443.4747

mansiononturtlecreek.com

Medina Oven and Bar

Transport your taste buds to the Mediterranean Sea right in the heart of Dallas. Medina’s authentic Moroccan flavors exudes Southern European culture in every detail. You will be blown away by their heavenly menu, friendly staff, and romantic atmosphere.

2304 Victory Park Ln., Dallas 214.979.0003 medinadallas.com

Monarch

Gaze over the exquisite Dallas sky line while devouring a prestigious menu. Monarch will welcome you with open arms and champagne at the door to have one of the best dining experiences in Dallas! Come dine at the height of luxury that overlooks the city.

1401 Elm St., 49th Floor, Dallas 469.945.2222 monarchrestaurants.com

Oak

Nestled in the gateway to the Design District and set in the shadow of its namesake, Oak is an experience of global cuisine from a medley of cultures wrapped in a comfortable, modern design that is spiced with a sexy, avant-garde soundtrack. Simply elegant cuisine, thoughtfully crafted cocktails and a worldly yet approachable wine list gives guests the pleasure to indulge in an intimate dining experience shared by the entire restaurant.

1628 Oak Lawn Ave., Dallas 214.712.9700

oakdallas.com

Parigi

Featuring New American cuisine with French and Italian accents, Parigi has been an Oak Lawn favorite for 20 years. Elegant dining, delicious food and excellent service make this restaurant a must for anyone looking for an upscale option with a perfect patio – great for sampling from the wine menu.

3311 Oak Lawn Ave., Dallas 214.521.0295 parigidallas.com

Dallas • Plano • Southlake • moxies.com

Sloane’s Corner

Experience downtown Dallas’ premier bistro, Sloane’s Corner, located in the Trammell Crow Center. Inspired by various international cuisines, Sloane’s Corner is a relaxed New American Bistro offering good food, crafted cocktails and a seat for everyone. The downtown restaurant is open for lunch, dinner and happy hour. Enjoy live music on the covered patio every Thursday to Saturday from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

2001 Ross Ave. Ste. 125 Dallas, TX 75201 • (214) 484-1395 • sloanescorner.com

Javier’s

Setting the bar for Continental Mexico City Cuisine for the last 45 years, Javier’s is not your typical Tex-Mex Restaurant. You will not find tacos or enchiladas here, but you will find delicious dishes of tenderloin beef, fresh seafood, shrimp, chicken and quail dishes seasoned with traditional spices of Mexico, and influenced by its Spanish heritage. Javier’s will change the way you think of Mexican food. This is one of Dallas’ most popular restaurants and a favorite spot for entertaining out-of-town guests.

4912 Cole Ave., Dallas • 214.521.4211 • javiers.net

Y.O. Ranch Steakhouse

Savor the finest cuts of steaks, chops and fresh fish cooked to perfection in a relaxed, elegant atmosphere at the chef-owned Y.O. Ranch Steakhouse and discover for yourself why Jim O’Connor of the Food Network declared the Y.O. Ranch Steakhouse as, “one of the nation’s finest steakhouses.” Texans are known far and wide for their hospitality and at the Y.O. Ranch Steakhouse you will receive the same sincere reception that has made the Y.O. Steakhouse legendary. The Y.O. servers are knowledgeable, friendly and strive to ensure your dining experience is a memorable, delightful experience.

702 Ross Ave., Dallas • 214.744.3287 •yoranchsteakhouse.com

Smoke

This restaurant at the Belmont Hotel pays homage to an old-fashioned smokehouse, with cooking from scratch and authentic Southern flavors. Chef/owner Tim Byres employs time-honored cooking techniques, recipes and local ingredients.

901 Fort Worth Ave., Dallas 214.393.2300 smokerestaurant.com

Soda Bar

Relax above the city streets of downtown Dallas at the rooftop Soda Bar at NYLO Dallas South Side hotel. The stylish lounge and adjacent pool are perfect for enjoying a refreshing cocktail while soaking in magnificent views. Soda Bar also features a casual grill for tasty meals and small plates.

1325 S. Lamar St., Dallas 214.421.1080 nylohotels.com

Taverna

Offering authentic, farm-to-table Italian cuisine, Taverna brings a little corner of Italy to Dallas. Whether enjoying signature risotto in the restaurant’s rustic, inviting interior or award-winning brunch on the patio, diners are sure to enjoy Taverna.

3312 Knox St., Dallas 214.520.9933 www.tavernabylombardi.com

Tei-An

Chef-owner Teiichi Sakurai’s brilliant cuisine at this Japanese atelier in the Arts District showcases amazing handmade soba, sushi and more esoteric specials, all served in a “Zen-like” interior. Don’t miss the rooftop cocktail bar available to those dining at the restaurant.

1722 Routh St., Dallas 214.220.2828 tei-an.com

Texas Spice

Located inside the beautiful Omni Dallas Hotel, Texas Spice offers a twist on homewtown classics and truly captures the Texan flavor. This innovative restaurant focuses on local produce and farm-to-market goods to create incredible dishes.

555 S. Lamar Street, Dallas 214.652.4810

omnihotels.com/hotels/dallas/dining/texas-spice

Toulouse Cafe and Bar

Inspired by the owner’s time in Brussels, Belgium, Toulouse Cafe and Bar offers French-influenced Belgian cuisine. Its menu, which features both traditional staples and more adventurous twists, earned it inclusion on The Dallas Morning News’ list of best French restaurants in the Metroplex.

3314 Knox St., Dallas 214.520.8999

www.toulousecafeandbar.com

Named Best Steakhouse in Dallas (again)

By The Dallas Morning News

The Plaza at Preston Center

Explore Dallas’ premiere collection of boutiques and restaurants, where up-and-coming concepts mingle alongside iconic Dallas favorites. From casual to couture, stylish interiors to the great outdoors, The Plaza at Preston Center is where everyday life is transformed into an elegant experience. Located at the SE corner of Preston Road and Northwest Highway.

8311 Preston Center Plaza Dr., Dallas • 469.232.0000 • theplazaatprestoncenter.com

Galleria Dallas

From the moment you arrive at Galleria Dallas, you’ll know you’re in for an experience unlike any other. Gucci, Tiffany & Co., Louis Vuitton, Apple, Zara, Nordstrom, Macy’s and a few hundred of the world’s most celebrated shops call Galleria Dallas home. Plus, with its legendary ice skating center, dynamic Holiday events, North Texas’ only American Girl Boutique, and exceptional dining, Galleria Dallas sets the standard for entertainment experiences in North Texas.

13350 Dallas Parkway, Dallas • 972.702.7100 • Galleriadallas.com

Highland Park Village

From revered fashion and lifestyle boutiques to exclusive dining and impeccable service, Highland Park Village offers an unprecedented luxury experience. Well known as Dallas’ premier open-air shopping and dining destination, the Village offers a mix of the best known fashion brands in the world including Brunello Cucinelli, Cartier, Celine, CHANEL, Christian Louboutin, Dior, Fendi, FRAME, Goyard, Hermès, Rolex, Tom Ford, Tory Burch, Valentino, Van Cleef & Arpels, and more. Complimentary personal shopping, chauffeured car service, valet parking, and WiFi available.

47 Highland Park Village, Dallas • 214.443.9898 • hpvillage.com

APPAREL

Abi Ferrin

This local designer is known for her soft, feminine clothing and her signature wear-itfive-ways Nikki dress. Ferrin purchases buttons and other accessories that she uses in her designs as part of her Freedom Project to help support Sak Saum, a Cambodian ministry dedicated to help exploited men and women.

3699 McKinney Ave., Dallas 214.565.9777 abiferrin.com

Betty Reiter

Located in The Plaza at Preston Center, this boutique features European lines that focus on construction and texture. Rich colors, timeless pieces and exclusive labels make this cozy boutique a destination spot for clients all over the country.

4030 Villanova St., Dallas 214.373.9990 theplazaatprestoncenter.com

Indigo 1745

A boutique for men and women specializing in premium denim and sportswear, Indigo 1745 carefully selects its products to fit a calm, cool lifestyle. Whether looking for clothing, bedding, accessories or a special gift, you’ll find this shop excites the senses and offers something that is personal for you and your style.

370 W. 7th St., Dallas 214.948.1745 indigo1745.com

Lela Rose

Lela Rose’s aesthetic of adding whimsy to elegance through brilliant color and handcrafted details has brought a fresh point of view to modern American fashion. Lela was raised in Texas and went to school in Colorado where nature, its surrounding landscapes, and the sublime colors it offers have long been an inspiration. Today, Lela continues to draw from these early influences as she designs clothes for the modern sophisticated women that embody a spirit of effortless elegance.

69 Highland Park Village, Dallas 214.599,6283 lelarose.com

Nardos

With an eye for glamour and grace, renowned Dallas designer Nardos Imam brings the art of custom design to brides dreaming of a signature gown for their wedding day or clients looking for personally unique couture pieces to add to their collections. Nardos leads the industry with her sophisticated approach to designing high-end, one-of-a-kind couture bridal gowns, evening wear, and cocktail wear, creating looks varying from modest to avant garde silhouettes that accommodate any bride’s or woman’s style.

8300 Preston Rd., Suite 400, Dallas 214.749.1901 nardosdesign.com

Vince

Located in the luxurious Highland Park Village, Vince is a modern fashion brand that is best known for its elite staples and classic cuts that reflect a contemporary, sophisticated style. Vince uses only the finest fabrics and leather, with a trained eye for detail, without compromising wearability.

94 Highland Park Village 214.559.0033 vince.com

HOME DÉCOR

Bernadette Schaeffler Collection

This Design District showroom offers Old World treasures with modern elements. “Focusing on the mix, not the match,” says Schaeffler, who combines different époques and styles to avoid decorating in one distinct look. Schaeffler wants clients to derive decades of enjoyment, creating a space that reflects a family’s unique personality.

1616 Hi Line Drive, Dallas 214.749.0816 bernadetteschaeffler.com

Home on Bishop

Shoppers seeking to satisfy their own unique taste will find this a comfortable, affordable place to add design and flair to their home décor. Warm and inviting, the store is ever evolving and is constantly replenished with fresh merchandise.

502 N. Bishop Ave., Dallas 214.434.1421 homeonbishop.com

Maestri Gallery

The Maestri Gallery is a unique collection that is sure to catch the eye of any art lover. Their curated pieces radiate style, beauty, and energy in every brush stroke. Here, you will surely find that jaw dropping masterpiece that will elevate any space.

401 Exposition Ave., Dallas 214.823.1000 maestigallery.com

RH

Restoration Hardware is a luxury home finishings company offering contemporary art, furniture, bath ware, decor, lighting, outdoor, and textile products. They feature authentic reproductions and new twists on classic furnishings and art. With a cool modern-chic yet historic atmosphere, customers can’t help but be enticed.

3133 Knox Street 214.520.7255 rh.com/dallas

Roche Bobois

This leader in European high-end furniture has always been in a class of its own. With a network of 240 stores in 40 countries, the company just celebrated its 50th anniversary. Known for its high quality, European know-how, and customization, each furniture piece is born of a close collaboration between the brand, designers, and manufacturers, many of which can be customized to specifically suit your needs.

1707 Oak Lawn Ave., Dallas 972.239.4430 roche-bobois.com

Samuel Lynne Galleries

Reflectionists JD Miller and Philip J. Romano co-founded Samuel Lynne Galleries in 2008 with a vision to provide the finest examples of 21st century art. The gallery represents renowned local and international contemporary artists, primarily focusing on oil painting, mixed media artwork, and blue chip sculpture.

1105 Dragon St., Dallas 214.965.9027 samuellynne.com

Southwest Gallery

Located near the lavish shops of the Galleria, this beautiful gallery boasts one of Dallas’ most expansive collections of fine 19th and 20th century paintings and sculptures. It features an array of stunning works from Western to Contemporary art displayed in 16,000 square feet of sensational space.

4500 Sigma Road, Dallas 972.960.8395 swgallery.com

Eiseman Jewels

Located at NorthPark Center, this destination for luxury jewelry distinguishes itself among America’s best with a unique collection of designs, timepieces and colored and white diamonds of sizes not available in most U.S. cities. It was named “Best Independent Luxury Jeweler in the U.S.” by National Jeweler in 2010. Eiseman recently opened a new Rolex store as it celebrates 50 years.

8687 N. Central Expressway, Dallas • 214.369.6100 • eisemanjewels.com

HUBLOT

From in-house watch complications, to revolutionary materials, to world class collaborations, HUBLOT characterizes itself through the “Art of Fusion” philosophy, bringing tradition into the future. Visit our HUBLOT Boutique in NorthPark Center to view our stunning collection, including the limited edition timepieces created in collaboration with global partner, the Dallas Cowboys.

8687 North Central Expy, Suite 1332, Dallas • 469.232.9449 • hublot.com

SHOPPING

SPECIALTY STORES

Beretta Gallery

Located in the exclusive Highland Park area, the Beretta Gallery in Dallas, exemplifies traditional Beretta quality in every detail. The beautiful, well-stocked gunroom features Beretta’s full line of firearms, from pistols to shotguns to Premium Grade side-by-side Express rifles. Today the Beretta Galleries continue Beretta’s almost 500 year-old tradition of producing custom made shotguns and side-by-side Express rifles for the discriminating gun owner.

41 Highland Park Village, Dallas 214.559.9800

dallas.berettagallery.com

Elizabeth W

Elizabeth W is a high-end contemporary lifestyle boutique located in the Shops of Highland Park. This upscale boutique offers a highly-curated assortment of women’s apparel & accessories from well-established and emerging designers. Its assortment features unique, fashion-forward, and high-quality signature pieces from around the world, hand-selected to celebrate their customer’s personal sense of style.

4214 Oak Lawn Ave., Dallas 214.579.9544

shopelizabethw.com

Forty Five Ten

Forty Five Ten merges fashion and art, inciting the new, the unconventional, the eclectic, and the inspired. The brand presents global luxury and emerging talent with a 400+ designer roster across women’s,men’s, design, and beauty categories, including Prada, Celine, Dries Van Noten, Balenciaga, Loewe, Rosie Assoulin, and Sies Marjan, among many others

41516 Main St., Dallas 214.559.4510 fortyfiveteny.com

Lucchese Dallas Custom Showroom

Texas-based Lucchese is a legendary bootmaker and iconic brand of the American West. Applying the same craftsmanship principles and techniques since 1883, Lucchese artisans use only the finest leathers and unrivaled materials to construct handmade boots of exceptional quality, comfort, fit and style.

1621 Dragon St. 469.857.4400 lucchese.com

Neiman Marcus Downtown

When Neiman Marcus was founded in 1907, Dallas saloons outnumbered doctors, and the best hotel was $3 per night. From day one, the goal at Neiman’s was to showcase the finest merchandise in the world and to provide personal service that exceeds expectations. These remain its guiding tenets today.

1618 Main St., Dallas 214.741.6911 neimanmarcus.com

Nothing Bunt Cakes

Treat yourself to a delectable delight from Nothing Bunt Cakes! They have a cake selection that includes many different flavors and sizes, sure to accommodate any craving.

4264 Oak Lawn Ave., Dallas 214.485.6006

10720 Preston Rd. #1101-B, Dallas 214.691.2253 nothingbuntcakes.com

Sprinkles

Sprinkles confections are handcrafted from the finest ingredients, drawing long lines of loyal cupcake fans and celebrity endorsements. Baked fresh in small batches throughout the day across 31 locations, including Dallas and Plano. Enjoy Sprinkles delicious offerings on American classics – cupcakes, cookies, layer cakes, and ice cream.

7500 Windrose Ave., Plano 469.969.0171

8413 Preston Center Plaza, Dallas 214.369.0004 sprinkles.com

TOOTSIES

Housed in a vast 20,000 square foot space in the Plaza at Preston Center, Tootsies is a modern full line specialty store offering the very best dresses, denim, ready to wear, shoes, handbags and jewelry. We are a one stop shop known for exceptional service and on site personal styling in addition to our curated collection of designers including A.L.C. Aquazurra, Brandon Maxwell, Cinq a’ Sept, Self Portrait, Ulla Johnson and Veronica Beard.

8300 Preston Road, Dallas 214.696.9993 tootsies.com

Clotheshorse Anonymous

Clotheshorse Anonymous is the premier luxury consignment destination in the heart of Dallas. Founded nearly fifty years ago by two mompreneurs, we remain proud trailblazers for the shop small movement. Our Dallas store and our online shop feature designer and contemporary brands from CHANEL to Zimmerman, including clothing, handbags, shoes, and jewelry at a fraction of retail prices. Consignment is convenient, and we offer cash for designer handbags! Our values remain the same – loyalty to our clients, a commitment to the customer experience, and impeccable style.

11661 Preston Rd., Ste. 236, Dallas • 972-233-7005 • clotheshorseanonymous.com

Stanley Korshak

Korshak is far more than a savvy men’s store, purveying the finest suits, sportswear, shoes and furnishings. It also carries the most in-demand women’s couture and designer sportswear and accessories. The bridal salon caters to discriminating brides-to-be. It was named one of the 50 most influential men’s stores in America by Women’s Wear Daily and is considered the esteemed bible of the fashion business.

500 Crescent Court, Dallas • 214.871.3600 • stanleykorshak.com

EVENT CENTERS

Allen Event Center

This multi-purpose arena in a suburb of North Dallas plays host to a number of regional sports teams and many top performing artists. Visitors can shop at retail stores and grab a bite to eat at the nearby Village at Allen.

200 E. Stacy Road, Allen 972.678.4646 alleneventcenter.com

Annette Strauss Square

The AT&T Performing Arts Center’s outdoor performance venue is named for a late former mayor of Dallas, Annette Strauss. Located adjacent to Elaine D. and Charles A. Sammons Park, Annette Strauss Square provides a serene setting for outdoor performances, festivals and events.

2403 Flora St., Dallas 214.880.0202 attpac.org

AT&T Performing Arts Center

Showcasing hundreds of performances every year, with four spectacular venues and a 10-acre urban park, the center plays host to many top-name artists and performers as well as premier touring productions.

2403 Flora St., Dallas 214.880.0202 attpac.org

Bass Performance Hall

The Nancy Lee and Perry R. Bass Performance Hall, located in downtown Fort Worth near Sundance Square, occupies a whole city block and opened in 1998. It was built entirely with private funds and seats 2,056 people. It is home to the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra and many touring productions present top entertainment on its stage.

4th and Calhoun Streets, Fort Worth 817.212.4200 basshall.com

Bishop Arts Theatre Center

This charming building near the Bishop Arts District offers comfortable seating for theatergoers with the private balcony suites for an intimate theater experience. The theater’s excellent acoustics are ideal for plays, concerts, seminars, films and conferences. The building was donated to TeCo Theatrical Productions, a nonprofit multicultural theater company.

215 S. Tyler St., Dallas 214.948.0716 tecotheater.org

Moody Performance Hall

DCPH serves as a multi-disciplinary center to present cultural performances by emerging and mid-sized organizations that represent the breadth of artistic and cultural diversity within the City of Dallas. The dynamic theater and front lobby are designed to encourage interaction from the street to the stage. DCPH is the place to discover the next generation of great artists, local arts organizations, and be captivated with the creative Dallas spirit.

2520 Flora St., Dallas 214.671.1450 moody.dallasculture.org

Dr Pepper Ballpark

This ballpark is home to the Frisco RoughRiders Class AA minor league baseball club. It won awards for its unique design and feel by architect David M. Schwartz, who wanted to create a village-like park within a ball park. It hosts numerous functions in addition to minor league baseball games, including corporate and charity events, wedding receptions, City of Frisco events and church services.

7300 Rough Riders Trail, Frisco 972.731.9200 frisco.roughriders.milb.com

Granada Theater

Dallas’ historic live music venue and event space originally opened as a 700-seat first-run movie house after it was built in 1946. Owner Mike Schoder took over the ownership of the building in 2004 and transformed it into a visionary music destination. It now serves as a beacon to the best indie, jazz, country and alternative music in Dallas.

3524 Greenville Ave., Dallas 214.824.9933 granadatheater.com

Gilley’s Dallas

This is the home of the Urban Cowboy legacy and memorabilia, namesake of Mickey Gilley and a world-class entertainment venue. Gilley’s is open every day, hosting corporate events, conventions, live music concerts, private parties, weddings, banquets and more.

1135 S. Lamar St., Dallas 214.421.2021 gilleysdallas.com

Kessler Theater

The acoustics are near perfect in the listening room inside this intimate, art-deco theater, praised by many of the top artists who have performed there. This historic Oak Cliff theater that was nearly destroyed in 1957 when a tornado swept through Dallas is now the space for a neighborhood civic center, a bar, gallery, office space, and can provide room for corporate events.

1230 W. Davis St., Dallas 214.272.8346 thekessler.org

Majestic Theatre

One of the most elegant and historic performing arts venues in the Southwest hosts shows ranging from nationally touring concerts and comedy acts to locally produced cultural events and fundraisers. The Theatre is also available for corporate meeting and private functions and is managed by the City of Dallas’ Office of Cultural Affairs.

1925 Elm St., Dallas 214.670.3687 dallasculture.org

GENERAL ATTRACTIONS

Dallas Arts District

This rare gem is the largest arts district in the At the intersection of culture, commerce, and community is the Dallas Arts District, the largest arts district in the nation. This vibrant and unique neighborhood includes Dallas Museum of Art, Nasher Sculpture Center, Crow Museum of Asian Art, AT&T Performing Arts Center, Meyerson Symphony Center, Moody Performance Hall, Dallas Black Dance Theatre, and an urban park.

750 North St. Paul St., Dallas 214.744.6642 thedallasartsdistrict.org

Dallas Farmers Market

One of the largest outdoor markets in America, this is where the locals go for the freshest produce grown in Texas. The market provides a unique shopping opportunity that also offers specialty and international products.

1010 S. Pearl Expressway, Dallas 214.664.9110 dallasfarmersmarket.org

John F. Kennedy Memorial Plaza

This tribute to an extraordinary man was dedicated in 1970, and in the years since, it has become an integral part of the city’s urban landscape and cultural heritage. It is located one block east of Dealey Plaza, between Main and Commerce streets, on land donated by Dallas County. The memorial, a square, roofless room, 30 feet high and 50 by 50 feet wide, sits in the middle of the block with narrow openings facing north and south. The walls consist of 72 white pre-cast concrete columns, most of which seem to float with no visible support 29 inches above the earth.

646 Main St., Dallas 214.747.6660 jfk.org

Klyde Warren Park

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 serves as a central gathering space for Dallas and its visitors. Come enjoy this 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.

2012 Woodall Rodgers Freeway, Dallas 214.716.4500 klydewarrenpark.org

McKinney Avenue Trolley

The M-Line’s air-conditioned and heated restored vintage trolleys run 365 days a year, providing safe, clean, reliable, and convenient public transportation free of charge (except charters) in Dallas’ vibrant Uptown Neighborhood. A ride on one of the trolley cars provides a unique and charming opportunity to experience this historic, upscale district.

3153 Oak Grove Ave., Dallas 214.855.0006 mata.org

One Arts Plaza

The $125 million multi-use structure is the first of three buildings on over 10 acres at the eastern edge of the Dallas Arts District that is prominently located at the eastern end of Flora Street. It is a focal point of the entire district and provides an urban oasis for those who live, work and visit the area. Adorned with dynamic fountains, it comes alive with five restaurants, live music and outdoor entertainment.

1722 Routh St., Dallas 214.451.0313 oneartsplaza.com

Pioneer Plaza

In 1995, the Texas Trees Foundation dedicated Pioneer Plaza to the City of Dallas providing a focal point with historical significance for downtown Dallas. It commemorates Dallas’ beginnings by celebrating the trails that brought settlers to Dallas. The site features native plants and trees and a flowing stream in a natural setting and a re-creation of a cattle drive in bronze with longhorn steers being driven by three cowboys on horses, made by artist Robert Summers of Glen Rose. Visitors often come here for photo-ops.

Corner of Griffin and Young Streets, Dallas 214.953.1184 visitdallas.com

Amon Carter Museum of American Art

The Amon Carter Museum of American Art houses a preeminent collection of American art including painting, photographs, sculpture, and works on paper by artists such as Frederic Church, Stuart Davis, Georgia O’Keeffe, and nearly 400 works by American West artists Frederic Remington and Charles M. Russell. The paintings collection spans early 19th-century expeditionary art to mid-20th-century Modernism and the museum is one of the nation’s major repositories of American photography from the 19th century to the present.

Admission is free.

3501 Camp Bowie Blvd., Fort Worth • 817.738.1933 • cartermuseum.org

The Birthplace of Dallas.

Welcome to Big D! Come see us in the West End. You’ll find world-class museums, shopping, and restaurants for all tastes. It’s truly a one-stop, walkable, wonderful place to visit.

Whether you’re a local searching for fun things to do in Downtown Dallas or a visitor wanting to experience the best of the Historic District, the West End is the ultimate destination.

Live like a local, work like a local, play like a local. visit dallaswestend.org

Kimbell Art Museum

This is one of the finest museums in the country, located in the Fort Worth Cultural District. Its collection includes masterpieces by artists including Fra Angelico, Michelangelo, Caravaggio, Poussin, Monet, Picasso and Matisse; important collections of Egyptian and antiquities; and Asian, Mesoamerican and African art. The museum’s two buildings were designed by renowned architects Louis I. Kahn and Renzo Piano.

3333 Camp Bowie Blvd., Fort Worth • 817.332.8451 • kimbellart.org

photo by Nic Lehoux

ATTRACTIONS

Reunion Tower

Recently ranked in The Dallas Morning News: Guide “Top 10 Jaunts of 2013,” a visit to the Reunion Tower isn’t just about seeing what’s below from hundreds of feet in the air. It’s about expanding your horizons. The GeO-Deck has something for everyone – the foodies, the fashionistas, adventure seekers or sightseers. Think you’ve seen it all? Experience the interactive Halo today, and experience this fantastic view of Dallas.

300 Reunion Blvd. East, Dallas 214.712.7040 reuniontower.com

MUSEUMS

Crow Collection of Asian Art

The 12,000-square-foot museum includes four light-filled galleries that house selections from the permanent collection including a widely acclaimed array of Chinese jade. The Crow also features touring exhibitions from Japan, India, China and Southeast Asia.

2010 Flora St., Dallas 214.979.6430 crowcollection.org

Dallas Museum of Art

Located in the Arts District, the museum features an outstanding collection of more than 24,000 works of art from around the world, from ancient to modern times.

1717 N. Harwood St., Dallas 214.922.1200 dallasmuseumofart.org

Hall of State

The historic and magnificent Hall of State in Fair Park, which was built for the 1936 Texas Centennial Exposition, houses murals and symbols depicting the physical, social and economic development of our region at the time. The Dallas Historical Society curates numerous exhibits in the Hall, from its extensive collection, throughout the year, showing the history of Dallas.

3939 Grand Avenue, Dallas 214.421.4500 dallashistory.org

Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth

Discover amazing contemporary works displayed in a serene concrete and glass building surrounded by a magnificent reflecting pond. Make the trip to see our world class permanent collection and special exhibitions. Plan to join our 2 pm tour. Visitors to the Museum can also enjoy a fine dining experience in Café Modern’s elliptical dining room set on the Museum’s reflecting pond or shop for unique gifts at The Modern Shop. The Modern is located in Fort Worth’s celebrated Cultural District.

3200 Darnell St., Fort Worth • 817.738.9215 • themodern.org

GOLF

The Cliffs Resort

The resort capitalizes on the natural landscape to offer an unforgettable course that blends into the flow of the scenic West Texas terrain surrounding Possum Kingdom Lake. Don’t let the seemingly short 6,800-yard, par-71 course fool you: the Cliffs has been rated one of the toughest in Texas.

160 Cliffs Drive, Graford 940.779.4520 thecliffsresort.com

Cowboys Golf Club

These fairways are sure to test your skill at the world’s first NFL-themed golf resort. Perfect for business travelers, corporate tournaments or special events, this golf experience is one of the best in the Lone Star State.

1600 Fairway Drive, Grapavine 817.481.7277 cowboygolfglub.com

The Golf Club at Castle Hills

This course flaunts an 18-hole championship course beautifully crafted through rolling terrain, streams, lakes and 60-foot elevation changes, tucked neatly away in a quiet Lewisville neighborhood. This is a course that all levels of players can truly enjoy that’s designed with both the tour-caliber player and novice golfer in mind.

699 Lady of the Lake Blvd., Lewisville 972.899.7400 castlehillsgolfclub.com

Old American Golf Club

Tripp Davis and 12-time PGA tour winner Justin Leonard designed this course to pay homage to the classic, early American courses from the Golden Age of Golf Architecture. The substantive course with naturally formed bunkers and native grasses stops along the banks of Lake Lewisville and presents challenges that change with the elements.

The West End

Whether you’re a local searching for fun things to do in Downtown Dallas or a visitor wanting to experience the best of the Historic District, the West End is the ultimate destination. With a wide variety of restaurants, museums, shops, and entertainment, the West End is a walkable, one-stop wonderland right in the heart of downtown. The West End combines historic charm with modern elements and an electric atmosphere for those looking to live, work or play in the best neighborhood in Dallas!

603 Munger Ave., Ste. 100-297, Dallas • 833-297-3300 • www.dallaswestend.org

1001 Lebanon Road, The Colony 972.370.5465 theoldamericangolfclub.com

Texas Star

Texas Star provides golfers nationwide an opportunity to enjoy world-class golf, Texas-style. Located 10 minutes from DFW Airport, this hidden jewel features bent grass greens with the right balance between nature and golf.

1400 Texas Star Parkway, Euless 817.685.7888 texasstargolf.com

PARTY ON THE PATIO

With superstar Miranda Lambert on the cover, we bookend this issue with one of Dallas’s coolest spots for live music. We love The Rustic for its indoor-outdoor landscape, chill vibe, and southwestern cuisine made with ingredients sourced from Texas farmers and ranchers and the Gulf of Mexico. Catch area and national bands in a variety of genres, including country, folk, and bluegrass, while sipping craft beers and cocktails on the sprawling treed patio. Open daily in Uptown, The Rustic serves lunch, dinner, and happy hour plus family-style weekend brunch. There are also locations in San Antonio and a pair in Houston. www.therustic.com — David Muscari