Dallas Hotel Magazine Winter 2022

LADIES’ CHOICE

HOT FASHIONS FROM NEW FACES

TENNIS, ANYONE? Serving Up The Dallas Open

LIVE LIKE A LOCAL Park Cities Perfect

IRISH PUBS Loud & Proud

PEGASUS POWER 100 Years of Booker T. High

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ISSUE 42: WINTER 2022

CONTENTS 10 LADIES FIRST

14 BEST IRISH PUBS IN NORTH TEXAS

28 THE POWER OF PEGASUS

These women-owned Dallas fashion brands are ahead of the pack. Meet Lele Sadoughi, Hanh Merriman, and La Vie House of Style owners Jamie Coulter and Lindsey McClain.

BY HOLLY HABER

Dallas-Fort Worth is well stocked with authentic Irish watering holes that are perfect for watching “football” matches, sharing a Black & Tan, or celebrating St. Patrick’s Day. We share the treasure map.

BY DAVID MUSCARI

What do Erne Banks, Edie Brickell, Erykah Badu and Norah Jones share in common?

They’re all graduates of Dallas’s Booker T. Washington High School, which turns 100 in 2022. It’s a fascinating tale of two eras of an esteemed school with one awesome story.

BY ELIZABETH AND DAVID MUSCARI

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18 PERFECTION IN THE PARK CITIES

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On February 6-13, professional tennis returns to Dallas for the first time in 33 years. We’ve got the scoop on how worldrenowned player and local hero John Isner and associates creating this sizzling new tournament.

BY HOLLY HABER

Lush lawns leading to stately homes and grand estates on tree-lined streets define University Park and Highland Park, collectively known as the Park Cities. Take a tour of the region that rivals Beverly Hills and other affluent communities in the U.S.

BY DAVID MUSCARI

Jewelry, cuisine, fashion and more. These are products and places we love and the people who make them. Check out our curated list of longtime local favorites and fresh new finds.

BY HOLLY HABER

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CONTENTS 34 THE SCENE On just about any night of the week there is world-class entertainment happening around North Texas, from Broadway’s best to rock, classical, jazz, prestigious dance companies, drama, comedy, and more. Step inside our comprehensive listings of what do in the Metroplex.

53 DINING Whether you want a quick bite or a savory sit-down experience, pore over our guide before heading out on your next culinary excursion.

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From trendy boutiques and high-end malls, to hip vintage stores and more, find out the smart spots to shop.

61 ATTRACTIONS If you’re looking for a memorable moment in Big D, we’ve got tips on what to do and where to go for a fun adventure.

64 PARTING SHOT The nationally acclaimed Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden presents its signature annual event, Dallas Blooms, in February and March. Don’t miss it.

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Free your senses from the ordinary and discover the alluring culinary escape of Tulum. Feed your body and soul with a menu of fresh, organic land and sea fare like our carne asada, served with a 72-hour carne asade sous vide, with mole chichilo, broccolini, and finished with a plantain purée. Every dish is something new that extends beyond the bounds of traditional Mexican food. Enhanced by an extensive wine list and inspired cocktail program, Tulum’s culinary collision of tastes is designed to capture your imagination and carry you away to a dining experience unlike any other.

Discover the depths of Tulum Dallas. Book your reservation by visiting Thetulumexperience.com

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At Jalisco we celebrate modern, Mexican cuisine by our Chef José Meza, an award-winning talent with experience at some of the world’s most luxurious restaurants and hotels. Fresh ingredients shine in each of Meza’s dishes and every craft cocktail. Come in to sip mezcal at the bar or stay for a long conversation over hand-rolled enchiladas in our dining room.

Each party at Jalisco is one-to-remember with floor-to-ceiling views of twinkling lights on our soaring oak trees flanking the space.

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ISSUE 42: WINTER 2022

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ow that we’ve put 2021 behind us (bub-bye!), there’s plenty of excitement about the new year in Dallas-Fort Worth.

At Dallas Hotel Magazine, that starts with a brand new edition featuring fresh stories about fascinating people and places and great happenings set for the first quarter.

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Fashion is practically an obsession in Big D, a market known for its outstanding retailers and long history of design and production.

We take a look at local newsmakers, including Lele Sadoughi’s new namesake shop featuring her accessories and jewelry; Lindsey McClain and Jamie Coulter of La Vie Style House, which specializes in eye-catching yet easy dressing; and Hanh Merriman, whose chic sportswear just debuted at Forty Five Ten. Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing & Visual Arts observes its centennial anniversary this year and its outsize impact on Dallas past and present. We illuminate this intriguing tale of two schools that graduated such illustrious alumni as Ernie “Mr. Cub” Banks, Edie Brickell, Roy Hargrove, Norah Jones, and Erykah Badu.

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Professional tennis ace and Dallas resident John Isner is a driving force behind the inaugural Dallas Open in February. We have a full preview of the tournament, which will broadcast 20plus hours of live play with international distribution to 100 countries.

St. Patrick’s Day is coming, and you don’t have to go far to party at an authentic Irish pub on March 17 or any other day. We’ve curated a list of top stops from Oak Cliff to McKinney, downtown, Lower Greenville, Arlington, the Colony, and more. Time to get loud and proud while goin’ green.

Our Live Like a Local series returns with a whirl through Dallas’s answer to Beverly Hills. Welcome to the verdant Park Cities.

If you’re wondering where’s the beef, you’ve come to the right place. Our mouthwatering directory will steer you to Dallas’s very best steakhouses.

Looking for fun activities during your stay? We have excellent news: Our outstanding event guide – the Scene – is back to full steam with more than 100 curated listings per month on everything from Broadway’s best to comedy, opera, theater, visual arts, live music from classical to rap, pro and college sports, and community activities.

Finally, we present a snapshot of the beloved Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden and its spectacular Dallas Blooms extravaganza.

It’s all here to help you maximize your time in Big D. No matter what you choose to see and do, we hope you love your stay here in our hometown.

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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BUSTLING LONGTIME UPSCALE RESTAURANT & SWANKY CIGAR BAR. Serving The Finest Mexico City - Style Cuisine Since 1977.

Setting the bar for Continental Mexico City Cuisine for the last 41 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. We surround you with a classic colonial sophistication that you will not want to leave behind. And why should you? After dinner, enjoy the wonderful ambiance of the famous cigar bar and select from the large selection of premium cigars, ports, and handcrafted drinks in an atmosphere that you won’t find anywhere else in Dallas.

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She’s Gotta LELE SADOUGHI

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later adding sunglasses, handbags, socks, hats, scarves, gloves, and masks. Her zesty headbands have been widely copied, but that is not slowing her down.

“People want over-the-top crazy jeweled pieces, and that’s what I love to do,” she says over freshpressed green juice at Highland Park Village. “It’s all about innovation.

While we sell basics every day, they want the special pieces because that is not being copied.”

Attired in an orange and cream Delpozo jacket over an orange Rachel Comey dress and her own brand of sunglasses, earrings, headband, and handbag, Sadoughi is a walking advertisement for colorful style.

She made a mint in masks, selling more than half a million in 2020 — many with matching headbands. Offered in kids and adult sizes, Sadoughi’s printed masks feature a contoured fit and adjustable ear loops.

“Masks has been an insane category that gave us record revenue,” she says. “I get emails weekly from moms saying, ‘Can you please make more kids’ ones? My kids only wear your masks.’”

et setter and former style blogger Hanh Merriman combined her Vietnamese heritage and innate style in Hanh Collection, a new label.

The capsule group of dresses, tops, pants, and outerwear in solid hues and delicate floral prints reflects “what we absolutely love,” says Merriman.

“These designs are the reflection of my many years as a lover, observer, and interpreter of fashion,” she says. “I’ve always been fascinated by women’s relationship with fashion—what we want to wear and why, and how that answer changes over time. This collection is an answer for women in this moment and moving forward.”

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ele Sadoughi knows how to make a woman feel like a queen.

Her bejeweled headbands look and feel like crowns, and they have adorned quite a few famous pates, including Kate Middleton’s.

Sadoughi, whose name is pronounced “lee-lee sahdoogie,” has moved back home to Dallas and opened a pink jewel box of a boutique in Highland Park Village.

“We’ve been thinking about it, and with Covid I realized that we can do things remotely,” says Sadoughi, who relocated from New York last summer with her husband and two children. “My whole family is here — my parents and my sisters. Between my sisters and my cousins, my kids have 21 cousins here.

They were like, ‘Can we move here?’”

Sadoughi worked for a couple of decades in New York for Rebecca Taylor and J. Crew, where she famously launched the brand’s jewelry collection and bestselling “bubble” necklace.

In 2012, she went out on her own with bedazzled headbands and jewelry,

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Above and lower left: Looks from Hanh Collection Her namesake dress, the Hanh, features a traditional Vietnamese áo dài silhouette — a streamlined dress in solid white or black viscose with vented three-quarter sleeves and a double-layer skirt.

“This dress means so much to me as it was inspired by my mother’s wedding gown,” Merriman says. “It was an important influence when I started designing my own collections.”

The label, which is available at hanhcollection.com, will offer two collections a year.

“Our next capsule will play a lot more with pops of color and texture,” she promises. “We’re exploring bolder, stronger patterns — more jacquards and specialty prints. We’ll continue to play with mixing pleats and traditional fabrics with more traditional ones.”

ew items of clothing are as easy to wear as the caftan, that gently shaped dress that flatters all.

The simple classic launched brand La Vie Style House when entrepreneurs Jamie Coulter and Lindsey McClain stitched them in eye-catching fabrics.

“They’re fun and colorful and you can wear them day to night just by changing shoes,” Coulter says. “It’s a great way to look cute and be comfortable.”

Their textiles boast surface interest or shine, like lace, feathers, brocade, satin, and sequins. Some are vintage and others are overstock from top fashion houses, such as a leftover brocade from Oscar de la Renta.

The duo has also expanded into kimono-inspired wrap dresses, oversize shirts, slip dresses, and relaxed dusters. All of the clothing is made locally and is one-size-fits-most.

The two women originally operated a styling business founded in 2013.

They were successful, landing clients

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Three Dallas fashion brands understand what women want, and they’re delivering.

— Holly Haber

Lindsey McClain, left, and Jamie Coulter of La Vie Style House such as American Express and Ben Carson during his presidential bid.

“It was a lot of work — more than we realized,” Coulter recalls. “We wanted to spend more time with our kids.”

In 2016 the pair tried on the same dress, a caftan, and were surprised that it looked good on them both despite McClain being five inches taller. They decided to make caftans as a side project, selling them to friends “for fun,” McClain says.

The following year, McClain wore one of the designs to a party in the Hamptons on Long Island, where a Barneys executive spotted her and asked to carry the collection.

It was fashion’s golden seal of approval, lasting for seven seasons until Barneys closed.

Shop La Vie Style House at their monobrand boutique in Highland Park Village and online at laviestylehouse.com and matchesfashion.com.

In addition, there’s a new store in Houston and plans for one in New York.

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John Isner capturing the Truist Atlanta Open last summer

John Isner on his way to winning the Atlanta Open last summer

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DALLAS HAS A LONG AND STORIED HISTORY IN PROFESSIONAL TENNIS

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rofessional tennis returns to Big D for the first time in 33 years with the Dallas Open men’s tournament running Feb. 6-13 at the Styslinger/Altec Tennis Complex at Southern Methodist University.

One of only 10 ATP Tour events in the U.S. and the only one held indoors, Dallas Open will feature more than 60 top players, including hometown star John Isner, and a total purse of $770,000.

Isner holds records for the fastest serve ever — a phenomenal 157.2 mph — and

the second most aces on the ATP Tour (12,000-plus).

He is acting as the Dallas Open’s host and envisions himself eventually working for the tournament.

“I moved to Dallas four years ago and I had no idea of the love that this town has for the sport of tennis, but right away I saw firsthand the passion for tennis that’s here,” he says. “I immersed myself in the community, and from that point on I thought that Dallas should host a top-level tennis event.”

The tourney will feature 28 main draw singles

players, 32 doubles players and 16 qualifiers. It was previously held as the New York Open at Nassau Coliseum on Long Island.

Producer GF Sports & Entertainment, which also manages the Truist Atlanta Open and other events, says the Dallas Open will have a cozier atmosphere than was possible in the vast Nassau Coliseum.

“By coming here to SMU and Dallas, we can create an intimate atmosphere that is a tremendous experience for fans and for players,” says tournament director Peter

Isner, who was ranked 24th at press time, observes, “I think the game needs to grow as much as possible because maybe it’s falling behind a little bit. I’m a fan of tennis in America and especially here in Dallas. We want this

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couple have three children ages three and under.

Dallas has major history in pro tennis. Two local oil fortune heirs — legendary sports promoter Lamar Hunt and businessman Al G. Hill Jr. — co-founded World

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Lebedevs. “They will feel the people right next to them.”

The tennis facility is fairly new, having opened in 2015, and has six indoor hard courts.

GF Sports & Entertainment will convert them into two match courts with a capacity of around 2,500 spectators, Lebedevs explains.

By way of comparison, U.S. Open center court Arthur Ashe Stadium seats more than 23,000.

GF promises “entertainment programming and unique experiential opportunities” throughout the tournament and intends to leverage its partnership with SMU into year-round business and community initiatives.

It also intends to highlight local youth and collegiate tennis teams and has extended a wild card Dallas Open slot to top SMU player Caleb Chakravarthi.

The Isner Family Foundation, which helps families with pediatric medical care and supports Children’s Health, will kick off the tournament with a Feb. 4 fundraiser.

Both Lebedevs and Isner hope the Dallas Open will help revitalize American tennis.

Last May, there was a lot of handwringing over the fact that no American men ranked among the world’s top 30 players for the first time ever. Then, not a single American man or woman made the quarterfinals at the U.S. Open in September.

“Our company is committed to creating healthy lifestyle events and to raise the level of American tennis again,” Lebedevs says. “Being at a college facility, we know we’ll impact SMU’s recruiting abilities.”

OUR COMPANY IS COMMITTED TO CREATING HEALTHY LIFESTYLE

EVENTS AND TO RAISE THE LEVEL OF AMERICAN TENNIS AGAIN. tournament to be a mainstay, and every time February rolls around — oh, tennis is in town.”

A 15-time ATP Tour champion who has been on the professional circuit for 15 years, Isner says he plays as much as he can in the States because it’s where he does best. Plus, he’s a bit of a homebody.

Naturally, the 36-year-old is looking toward the future.

“I’m definitely towards the end of my career,” Isner says. “I still feel great, but I’m sure the day will come when I’m not playing anymore, and I’m sure I’ll take a role upstairs in this tournament as opposed to playing in it.”

Isner’s wife, Madison, grew up in Dallas, and the

Championship Tennis in 1968, a men’s tour that ran through 1989 and nearly always held its final in Dallas.

WTC forever impacted the game by dispensing with some long-held traditions, including dressing players in colored togs, encouraging cheers from the audience, and unabashedly promoting prize money and bonuses to attract top players.

Dallas has certainly responded enthusiastically to the Dallas Open, with box seats selling out within three and a half weeks.

“It’s absolutely amazing,” says Lebedevs. “Dallas may be the best tennis market I’ve ever seen. I think it’s going to be the place to be in February.”

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LIFESTYLE

By David Muscari

Legend has it that St. Patrick drove the snakes out of Ireland.

Every March, Irish and non-Irish alike raise glasses all over the world and salute Irish heritage and culture on a day named in his honor. But if you think Boston, New

GO GREEN Best Irish Pubs in Dallas and Vicinity

York, and Chicago have the corner on on celebrations, you haven’t been to St. Paddy’s Day in Dallas.

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hen it comes to authentic Irish pubs, you won’t have to go far to find one for your St. Patrick’s Day celebration or any time you feel like watching sporting events or gathering with friends. We curated the top Irish pubs spanning from Oak Cliff to McKinney, including downtown, Lower Greenville, Oak Cliff, Arlington, the Colony, and more.

Erin go bragh, y’all.

THE DUBLINER With its traditional warm demeanor, Peter Kenny’s cozy stop is the city’s oldest continually operating Irish pub.

The Dublin native offers a vast selection of imported and craft beer, including Guinness on tap and Harp for a lighter touch, as well as Irish and Scottish whiskies. The Dubliner is well known among east Dallasites as a Greenville Avenue mainstay.

LOCHLAND’S No reservations, it’s first come, first served at this Plano Road bistro in Northeast Dallas, a destination offering indoor and outdoor seating. Sister to The Dubliner, Lochland’s offers a mouth-watering assortment of authentic British dishes like shepherd’s pie, fish and chips, flatbreads, a variety of cheese boards, and more.

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THE SKELLIG This pub on North Henderson Avenue — one of the area’s hottest entertainment districts — attracts a lively younger crowd for its rotating selection of craft beers on tap and half-price drinks on Thursdays. The Skellig, which means a splinter of stone, is a chip off the old block of venerable nearby daddy, the Old Monk.

THE OLD MONK Native Dubliner Feargal McKinney put an international spin on the classic British pub when the Old Monk opened in 1998, serving draft beers from England and Ireland as well as Germany and Belgium plus about 75 varieties of bottled beers and a menu that spans from staples to steamed mussels. The Old Monk is a gathering spot on St. Patrick’s Day for parade-goers coming from nearby Greenville Avenue.

THE CRAFTY IRISHMAN

The Crafty Irishman

This downtown public house

by Irishman Alan Kearney dishes Emerald Isle standards like corned beef and cabbage rolls as well as burgers and salads plus hundreds of whiskies and scotches and dozens of beers. Situated in the lobby of the historic Mercantile Building near Main Street Garden, the Crafty Irishman is a hit.

CANNON’S CORNER This Bishop Arts tavern claims a historic setting in one of Dallas’s oldest and trendiest communities. Cozy up to its gleaming wooden bar and sample Irish suds and other hearty staples by restaurateur Alan Kearney, including neighborhood favorite Scotch eggs.

BLACKFRIAR PUB

Steak frites at the Blackfriar Nestled in an old frame house on McKinney Avenue in the heart of Uptown, this traditional Irish pub’s elaborate woodwork reportedly came from an English castle owned by rock guitarist Peter Townshend of The Who. Its front-yard beer garden is a happening scene on pleasant days and nights.

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Malarkey’s Tavern, Trinity Mills Road The Londoner, Midway Road The Celt, Downtown McKinney McSwiggan’s, the Colony McCullar’s Pub & Grill, Arlington

THE PLAYWRIGHT IRISH PUB Located one block from the AT&T Performing Arts Center in the city’s thriving Arts District, the Playwright caters to the theater crowd both before and after the show. Like its sibling, the Crafty Irishman, flavors include drunken mussels, spicy cheese curds, Gaelic mac and cheese, and traditional Irish breakfasts. A long weekday happy hour stretching from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. features “Irish tacos” and plenty of drink specials.

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MAKE A DAY OF IT! Amon Carter Museum of American Art cartermuseum.org In the 1960s, Chicano activist artists forged a remarkable history of printmaking rooted in cultural expression and social justice movements that remains vital today. Organized by the Smithsonian American Art Museum, ¡Printing the Revolution! The Rise and Impact of Chicano Graphics, 1965 to Now presents, for the first time, historical civil rights-era prints by Chicano artists alongside works by graphic artists working from the 1980s to today.

February 20–May 8, 2022 Leonard Castellanos, RIFA, from Méchicano 1977 Calendario (detail), 1976, screenprint on paperboard, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Museum purchase through the Luisita L. and Franz H. Denghausen Endowment, 2012.53.1, © 1976, Leonard Castellanos

Kimbell Art Museum kimbellart.org Explore iconic architecture and incomparable art at Fort Worth’s Kimbell Art Museum. Currently on view in the world-renowned Louis I. Kahn Building, works from the Kimbell’s African, Asian, Ancient American, and European collections appear in thoughtful dialogue— masterpiece to masterpiece—across time, place, and medium.

Join us for lunch, afternoon tea, or light bites in the Kimbell Café or take a stroll through the galleries and beautiful grounds. Admission to the permanent collection is always free.

Photography by Robert LaPrelle, Kimbell Art Museum

Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth themodern.org Discover amazing modern and contemporary works displayed in a serene concrete and glass building surrounded by a magnificent reflecting pond. Plan a visit to experience our permanent collection or special exhibitions.

Guests may 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. More information about our exhibitions and programs is available at www.themodern.org.

Wangechi Mutu, The Seated III, 2019. Bronze. 82 1/2 × 35 3/4 × 42 1/2 inches. Collection of the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, The Friends of Art Endowment Fund and Museum purchase. © Wangechi Mutu. Photograph by Kevin Todora

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University Park and Highland Park rival America’s most well-heeled communities — and for good reason.

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PARK CITIES A Luxury Enclave

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restigious, conveniently located, and infinitely walkable, the Park Cities are an affluent pair of independent towns nestled in the heart of the city of Dallas just five miles north of Downtown.

Highland Park and University Park together form a unique district of just over 31,000 residents that boasts the highest per capital income in all of Dallas-Fort Worth as well as its own police forces and a top-ranked joint school district.

The Park Cities are saturated with elegant homes and grand estates on lushly landscaped properties along tree-lined streets, some of which are named for distinguished colleges like Bryn Mawr, Colgate, and Amherst.

In 2019, the median household income was $211,136 in Highland Park and $198,438 in University Park.

To say the housing market is

red-hot and sales are recordbreaking is no exaggeration.

The average home sale price in the Park Cities is up 20.5 percent to $2 million while inventory is down nearly 70 percent against a year ago, according to Lucinda Buford, executive vice president at realtor Allie Beth Allman & Associated.

At the center of Highland Park is one of America’s finest luxury shopping meccas.

Highland Park Village opened

Lela Rose, a Dallas native and established New York fashion designer who created the ensembles worn by sisters Jenna Bush Hager and Barbara Pierce Bush Coyne to the

THE UNIQUE DISTRICT OF JUST OVER 31,000 RESIDENTS BOASTS THE HIGHEST PER CAPITAL INCOME IN ALL OF DALLAS. in 1931 with distinguished Spanish-style architecture and a variety of stores.

A few decades later, the open-air center began to offer almost exclusively high-end boutiques.

Its elegant mix features many of the world’s top fashion brands -- Chanel, Hermes, Alexander McQueen, Cartier, Carolina Herrera, Dior, Goyard, Tom Ford, Harry Winston, and more.

The Village also showcases

presidential inauguration of their father, George W. Bush.

Dining experiences at the Village are primarily upscale, including Bistro 31, Café Pacific, Fachini, and the Honor Bar. A few blocks away, the Shops at Highland Village features Kelly Mitchell Fine Jewelry and Elizabeth W fashions plus variety of specialty boutiques and restaurants.

Over in University Park, the Plaza at Preston Center presents a bevy of independent

Clockwise from above: Fine dining at Javier’s Gourmet Mexicano Restaurant Unique boutique Tootsies Premier shopping at Highland Park Village A fountain in University Park

Texan retailers catering to a discerning clientele, including Carla Martinego and Tootsies fashion boutiques, Kendra Scott, Bachendorf’s, Pockets menswear, Ylang 23 designer jewelry, and more.

Plaza eateries feature everything from the seeand-be-seen vibe at Hillstone to Asian fusion of R+D Kitchen and authentic Italian at Il Bracco as well as healthy selections at True Food Kitchen.

The stately deBoulle Diamond & Jewelry on Preston Road in University Park is one of the region’s most prestigious jewelers and a destination for fine, rare watches.

Tex-Mex standbys Mi Cocina (keep an eye out for Dallas native and actor Luke Wilson, who shows up now and then) and Muchachos are wildly popular.

Just steps beyond the Highland Park border sits Javier’s, which has specialized

in authentic MexicoCity-style cuisine for four decades.

Majestic Southern Methodist University, which ranks among Forbes’s Top 25 Colleges in the South, is home to over 12,000 students on “the hilltop” in University Park.

SMU offers

Highland Park High School grad Clayton Kershaw pitches for the L.A. Dodgers

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over 32 doctoral and more than 120 masters programs from eight schools, including the Cox School of Business and the Perkins School of Theology.

The George W. Bush Presidential Center opened in 2013 on 23 acres of the eastern side of the campus with all living U.S. presidents in attendance. Today, the center hosts high-profile community events and important international political forums with world leaders.

It seems like every other block in the Park Cities can lay claim famous faces.

From athletes such as tennis ace John Isner to Cy Young winner Clayton Kershaw of the Los Angeles Dodgers, Los Angeles Rams All-Star quarterback Matthew Stafford, and top golfers Trip, Kelli, and Hank Kuehne, sports heroes dot the landscape.

Actresses Angie Harmon (Law & Order, Rizzoli & Isles), and Stephanie March (Law & Order: SVU) attended Highland Park High School.

Billionaire Trevor D. ReesJones, CEO of Chief Oil and Gas, grew up in the Park Cities as did Teach for America founder Wendy Kopp.

Dallas Cowboys owner and NFL Hall of Famer Jerry Jones, real estate magnate Harlan Crow, banking titan Gerald J. Ford, and TRT Holdings (Omni Hotels et al) CEO Robert Rowling, and arts philanthropist Deedie Rose also live in Highland Park among other high-powered executives, heirs, and heiresses.

Around 50 meticulously maintained parks of various sizes are scattered strategically around the Park Cities, hence, the name.

Favorites include Coffee Park with playground access for special-needs children, Lakeside Park with teddy bear statues, and small “pocket” parks such as Artha Garza Park, Elena’s Children’s Park, and Preston Wall, all perfect for short and sweet respites amid natural beauty.

Robert Indiana’s iconic LOVE sculpture at Williams Park

AROUND 50 METICULOUSLY MAINTAINED PARKS OF VARIOUS SIZES ARE SCATTERED STRATEGICALLY AROUND THE PARK CITIES, HENCE, THE NAME.

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A 20 stall mare barn and seven stall stallion barn has a breeding lab, wash rack, and large ceiling fans to circulate air. Ten stalls can convert to doubles, while five feature outdoor runs. The indoor arena measures 175’ x 125’ including pens.

Built with serious horse enthusiasts in mind, this Pilot Point facility is a short drive from Dallas, and the perfect place for equine breeding and training, well-positioned in the heart of the state’s storied horse country. Lease offered at $11,500 per month.

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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.

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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.

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

4300 Lemmon Avenue, Dallas, Texas 75219 • 214-528-9446

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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

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

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.

DEL FRISCO’S DOUBLE EAGLE STEAKHOUSE

THE CAPITAL GRILLE

UPTOWN 500 Crescent Court, Dallas 214.303.0500 7300 Dallas Parkway, Plano 972.398.2221

2323 Olive St., Dallas 972.490.9000

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KENNY’S WOOD FIRED GRILL

CHAMBERLAIN’S STEAK & CHOP HOUSE

DUNSTON’S PRIME STEAKHOUSE

518 W. Arapaho Rd. #133, Richardson 469.206.0036

8526 Harry Hines Blvd., Dallas 214.637.3513

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

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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.

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.

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.

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4023 Oak Lawn Avenue 214.890.1500

FEARING’S RESTAURANT

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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.

VILA BRAZIL

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.

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4300 Lemmon Ave., Dallas 214.528.9446

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.

EDDIE V’s

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2121 McKinney Ave., Dallas 214.922.4848

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 kennyswoodfiredgrill.com

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4217 Oak Lawn Ave. The Original - 214.219.2201 a l b i e r n at propietor

5251 Spring Valley Rd. North - 972.239.3400

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KIRBY’S

OCEAN PRIME

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.

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.

3305 E. SH 114, Southlake 817.410.2221 kirbyssteakhouse.com

KNIFE

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

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.

OLD HICKORY STEAKHOUSE

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

1501 Gaylord Trail, Grapevine 817.778.2215

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.

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.

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

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2000 McKinney Ave., Dallas 214.855.5151 perryssteakhouse.com

RUTH’S CHRIS STEAK HOUSE

PAPPAS BROS. STEAKHOUSE 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

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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.

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.

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14655 Dallas Parkway, Dallas 972.503.6688

MORTON’S THE STEAKHOUSE

PERRY’S STEAKHOUSE & GRILLE

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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

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

SER STEAK+SPIRITS

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.

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 12cutssteakhouse.com

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By Elizabeth Muscari and David Muscari

DALLAS’S ACCLAIMED BOOKER T. WASHINGTON HIGH SCHOOL FOR THE PERFORMING AND VISUAL ARTS OBSERVES A CENTENNIAL ANNIVERSARY THIS YEAR WITH AN EYE ON ITS HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE BOTH PAST AND PRESENT

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hat do baseball legend Ernie “Mr. Cub” Banks, eclectic performance artist Erykah Badu, jazz trumpeter Roy Hargrove, and decorated singer-songwriters Norah Jones and Edie Brickell share in common?

They’re all graduates of Dallas’s esteemed Booker T. Washington High School.

Today, the school is considered among the nation’s top magnet schools, an effective launch pad for artists, musicians, actors, dancers, and writers.

Its history is long, complex, Known as the “Queen of Neo Soul,” Dallas native Erykah Badu is a Booker T. grad and an award-winning singer, actor, and producer

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and, as school officials suggest, “a tale of two schools.” This year, the school will observe an important milestone when it turns 100.

It has the unique distinction of being the first all-Black high school in Dallas. In those days, the sports teams were called the Bulldogs, like the ones that Banks led in the 1950s.

The school doesn’t offer sports anymore, and its towering mascot is now Pegasus, the fiery mythological winged horse.

But the two eras, Bulldogs and Pegasus, are intimately linked. The centennial celebration will focus a good deal on the first era, which in some respects has been lost.

Opened in 1922, Booker T. Washington High School became the only high school in Dallas that allowed students of color, attracting Black kids from all over town. In 1943, it was the first Black school in Texas to organize a chapter of the National Honor Society.

A $1 million renovation in 1952 gave it a new name: Booker T. Washington Technical High School.

The school was repurposed as the Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing & Visual Arts in 1976, inheriting

Photo By Sharen Bradford/The Dancing Image

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of any school, including all colleges and universities in North America — as well as playwriting and art honors.

Last year, $37 million in scholarships were offered to 280 students; the record is $67 million for 211 students in the class of 2017.

All 950 students in grades 9-12 must audition for coveted

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and expanding the magnet arts curriculum that had been in place at Skyline High School since 1970.

Booker T., as it’s commonly known today, represents the first building in Dallas’s sprawling 68acre urban Arts District.

The original school, a preserved and renovated

“They made me realize adulthood did not have to mean misery in a joyless occupation void of creativity…So many of the free-spirited kids in the halls, singing, dancing, and laughing, seemed buoyed by their dreams.”

EDIE BRICKELL, CLASS OF 1984

Top: As part of the 68-acre Dallas Arts District, Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts (lower right corner of ariel photo) is a magnet for talented students

spots in dance, music, visual arts, and theater conservatories at the Arts Magnet, a public school in the Dallas Independent School District.

“I felt in good company with a lot to learn from interesting, empathetic students and happy creative teachers,” explains Brickell, who’s enjoyed a long career in

Middle: Booker T. students performing at the Nasher Sculpture Center

Left: Nine-time Grammy winner and Booker T. alum Norah Jones has sold more than 50 million records worldwide

Photo by Nate Rehlander

historical landmark, is connected to a 200,000-square-foot facility that was built in 2008 at a cost of $65 million.

Booker T. has consistently earned national recognition.

It boasts 29 Presidential Scholars in the arts, hundreds of awards from Downbeat Magazine — the largest number

From left: Photo by Benjamin Doan-Stevens

Dance class at Booker T. Steve Martin and Edie Brickell perform at the Winspear Opera House in 2014 Baseball legend and Booker T. grad Ernie Banks receives the Presidential Medal of Freedom at the White House in 2013

jazz players from the music rooms, the quiet concentration of drawing classes and the smell of fresh paper, the extroverted kids bouncing loudly out of theater classes and my memory of all the dancers roaming the halls with such beautiful posture and easy laughter, made the

school feel enchanted. It was a privilege to be a part of that inspiring community.”

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Left: A Booker T. dancer in action Above: The late, great Roy Hargrove is shown as a Booker T. student in the Dallas Morning News

pop music touring as a solo act and with Steve Martin’s Steep Canyon Rangers. The pair also collaborated on the Broadway play Bright Star.

energy of Arts Magnet felt like a refuge. The sound of serious jazz players from the music rooms, the quiet concentration of drawing classes and the smell of fresh paper, the extroverted kids bouncing loudly out of theater classes and my memory of all the dancers roaming the halls with such beautiful posture and easy laughter, made the school feel enchanted. It was

“I see us continuing to be creative revolutionaries and redefining what it is to be artists in this era.

Citizen artists, activist artists for social change.”

DR. SCOTT RUDES, PRINCIPAL

Brickell, who transfered to Booker T. from a large Dallas school with peprallies and sports traditions, says, “The calm sympathetic

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Booker T. alumna Gesel R. Mason is a performer, artistic director, and associate professor of contemporary dance and choreography at the University of Texas at Austin A 1946 school newspaper announces a talent show A 1944 school newspaper, The Booker T. Informer, celebrates Miss Booker T., Eddie Lou Best, and her “assistants.”

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a privilege to be a part of that inspiring community.”

Marquee names such as Badu, Jones, and other high-profile grads may get the headlines, but others are integral players in respected performance companies and artistic endeavors around the globe.

The school reached a record-setting milestone when New York’s Juilliard School announced in 2017 that five of the young

men in its incoming freshman class of 12 male dance students were from Booker T. Like the “Julliard Five,” who are all are currently dancing in distinguished companies in the U.S. and throughout Europe, Booker T. grads dot the arts landscape.

Multiple Grammy Award nominee jazz singer Jazzmeia Horn, actresses Elizabeth Mitchell and Dylis Croman, painter Christian Schumann, muralist Chris Arnold, dancer/ choreographer Gesel Mason, and contemporary rock drummer, Aaron Comess of the Spin Doctors are all part of an extended family.

Jana DeHart is an Emmywinning writer, producer, and director with 30-plus years of experience in TV, on Broadway and more. The 1979 graduate proudly calls her Booker T. experience “life-changing.”

The path of Serenity Carr, a dance student who graduated in 2001, was unexpected.

She is a Merriam-Webster associate editor who recently added “glamping” to the dictionary.

“It’s not a career I ever pictured for myself…but now that I’m doing it, I can’t imagine enjoying anything else as much,” Carr says.

“Arts Magnet gave all of us a safe space to be ourselves, and we thrived because of that.”

VANESSA MEIER, CLASS OF 1984

Clockwise from top left:

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“I am grateful the mission is still alive and well,” says Emmanuel Gillespie, a 1985 visual arts graduate and 3D art instructor at the Winston School of Dallas. “Much of the experiences I had, as I am sure students are experiencing today, are so valuable. “ “I was encouraged to try different things and not feel weird about it, which gave me the courage to be open-minded to whatever I encountered on my career path,” explains 1984 graduate Vanessa Meier, a Los Angeles script supervisor for shows including “Last Man Standing,” “Grey’s Anatomy,” and “NCIS.” On set, she routinely draws on things she learned at Booker T. “It could be working out screen direction with a director, running lines with actors, coordinating continuity with props departments, or sending script revisions to the writers.”

Principal Dr. Scott Rudes believes these unstoppable creative forces are the essential spirit of the institution.

“It’s rare to go anywhere where you won’t run into somebody from Booker T.,” he says.

“Every single time I go to New York City, I will be on the street somewhere and run into an alum.

“When we were at Carnegie Hall with our music groups, we met people who just happened to be passing by, [and saw the marquee] and entered

just to say, ‘Hey, I’m a Booker T. Washington graduate!’”

What path does Rudes foresee for the school?

He envisions the school redefining the arts, innovating, and developing collaborations between art forms to “break down some of the barriers and silos that might currently exist.”

“I see us continuing to be creative revolutionaries and redefining what it is to be artists in this era,” he says.

“Citizen artists, activist artists for social change… who are able to use the artistry that we instill in them and model that for the change we want to see in society.

“I think that’s one of the biggest powers of artistic expression and the expression of culture.”

Fly high, Pegasi.

Denton’s Grammy-winning polka pioneer Brave Combo has been home for trumpeter and Booker T. graduate Danny O’Brien for years A 1946 Booker T. Informer salutes the school’s commitment to a Hi-Y leadership program for young men Denton’s Grammy-winning polka Students in performance

A PERSONAL NOTE

“Elizabeth’s mom and I told her she could have an ordinary high school experience in one of the neighborhood schools or an extraordinary one at Booker T. Washington,” says writer David Muscari. “She chose wisely.”

Elizabeth, a 2016 graduate who is currently an MFA candidate at the University of Arkansas, says Booker T. set a valuable tone for her life and academic career. “The history is the glue that connects all of us,” she explains.

Her classmates are working in hit movies and on Broadway, dancing, playing music, and performing around the world. She calls it a “special club” that stays in touch and supports each other to this day. That’s Pegasus power. — DM Elizabeth Muscari

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here’s a lot of great stuff that comes out of Dallas, so we’re launching a new feature that spotlights stellar local goods.

From longtime favorites to fabulous new finds, these vendors are at the top of their game — and well worth checking out. -

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ouldn’t it be wonderful if there were something you could add to any recipe that improved its flavor? The basic answer is salt, but a growing number of local foodies know the best reply is Somersault.

Sandcastle Seasonings cooks up this complex umami blend of two infused salts: fermented tomato and sweet chili salt and fermented shiitake mushroom and black garlic salt.

“It’s quite a process,” says chef Nate Thomas, who operates Sandcastle Seasonings with his girlfriend, Cassandra Pecoraro. “It takes about two weeks to make from the point when we start slicing tomatoes until it’s in a bottle.”

But his biggest challenge has been meeting demand. In fact, they have just purchased a factory space in Waco in order to ramp up production of Somersault and other seasonings, including Middle East-inspired Seven Sisters chili powder, smokey Red Dirt paprika herb blend and Fire Water salt and pepper infused with habanero peppers and bourbon.

“We sell out of one or more products every month, and it’s super hard to keep up,” Thomas says.

The company uses only mined salt because sea salts have been contaminated with plastic.

Visit sandcastleseasonings.com to learn more and shop.

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Sparkle Plenty: MAT THE W TR E NT

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or over 30 years, Matthew Trent has fashioned oneof-a-kind fine jewelry to last a lifetime.

His passion runs deep: The Phoenix native knew he wanted to create jewelry since he was 15. “My mom always told me I would have to move out to Dallas,” Trent says. “It was night and day. People in Dallas just really wear jewelry.”

His wife, Lori, serves as co-owner and vice president, and managing director daughter Kiley designs a namesake collection for the boutique.

All three share a passion for quality, design, and craftsmanship that ensures every client will have a stellar experience.

Styles range from contemporary spiked pieces to softly sculpted gold, baubles inspired by nature, and items featuring spectacular stones.

Trent also collaborates with clients to create unique and captivating commissioned works.

Shop the collection while watching jewelers at work in the open atelier at Matthew Trent, which is situated in the Plaza at Preston Center.

For more information, visit matthewtrent.com or call 214-871-9170.

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FINLEY S HI R TS

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very woman needs a crisp, well-crafted white blouse, and no one makes them better than Finley.

Founded in Dallas in 1995, Finley is a women-owned company that has always specialized in upscale shirts and tops plus easy, stylish dresses.

Count on Finley for elegant classics in solid black and white as well as zippier styles sporting ruffles, shirring, wrap ties, colorful prints, and sheer fabrics.

Designer Finley Moll sources most of her fabrics in Europe, such as her signature silky white cotton poplin, and just about every Finley item can be washed in cool water and hung to dry.

(I’ve even put Finley shirts and dresses in the dryer, and they came out fine.)

Finley shirts are versatile — they can be dressed down with jeans or up with a smart skirt or pants. The dresses are the go-to when you want to look polished but not like you spent hours thinking about it.

Smart, modern, and comfortable. That’s Finley.

Shop the collection at Neiman Marcus, neimamarcus.com, and thefinleyshirt.com.

Smoked and Sauced:

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amed twice to Texas Monthly’s prestigious list of 50 Best BBQ Joints in the state, Terry Black’s Barbecue is a legendary Austin smokehouse with a local branch in Deep Ellum.

Both locations are managed by 4th generation pit master brothers Mike and Mark Black, who dub their beef rib the “Rolls Royce of barbecue” and brisket the number-one crowd pleaser.

Open seven days a week for lunch and dinner, Black’s dishes Texas-sized portions and lavish sides, including mac and cheese, creamed corn, and Mexican rice. Three barbecue sauces are on offer: Original, Sweet & Tangy, and Traditional Spicy.

Wash it all down with the one-of-a-kind Black’s Margarita made from silver tequila, mezcal, triple sec, and the singular black mix whose ingredients are kept secret even from employees.

After sampling that superb marg and chowing down, see where the magic is made in pits featuring five 1,000-gallon offset smokers. terryblacksbbq.com/dallas

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Pat Metheny Majestic Theatre The accomplished guitarist is the only person to win Grammys in 10 categories. His beginnings stretch back to the 1970s when he exploded onto the national scene with the brilliant Bright Size Life.

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

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Winspear Opera House

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It’s the real-life saga that became a Broadway smash — the story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons is filled with songs by the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame band.

JANUARY 1-2

Desi Banks Improv (Addison)

The YouTuber/social media personality is a regular on the comedy club circuit known for his pranks, sketches, and hilarious videos.

THROUGH JANUARY 31

The Tom and Alicia Landry Family Collection Dallas Historical Society (Fair Park)

JANUARY 1-2

The exhibit features over 60 mementos from the late Dallas Cowboys coach, from childhood through his induction in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Improv (Arlington)

JANUARY 6

Tony Baker He’s been featured on two seasons of NBC’s “Last Comic Standing,” “Gabriel Iglesias Presents Stand-Up Revolution,” and “Comics Unleashed.”

Austin Michael Arlington Music Hall

JANUARY 2

He pours his heart out into breathtaking country ballads like “Still Ain’t Over You” and “Hard to Say Goodbye” as well as others that fill dance floors all over Texas.

Hyena’s (Fort Worth)

JANUARY 7

Tim Bae

His fans are known as the “Bae Hive” and are known to fuel the Houston stand-up comedian at his live shows.

JANUARY 2-16

Pegasus Theatre: Prime Time for Murder

TWRP

Deep Ellum Art Company

Formerly known as the Tupper Ware Remix Party, the Canadian band knows how to rock, always appearing onstage in costume.

JANUARY 7

Eisemann Center (Richardson)

Night Ranger

Welcome to the world premiere of Dallas author Harry Hunsicker’s latest mystery presented in the company’s trademarked Living Black and White style.

Billy Bob’s Texas (Fort Worth)

JANUARY 4-9

JANUARY 7

Dear Evan Hansen

Their 1980s glam metal classics include “Sister Christian,” “Don’t Tell Me You Love Me,” “Goodbye,” and “When You Close Your Eyes.”

Andrew Rayel

Bass Hall (Fort Worth)

Stereo Live

An awkward teen struggling to fit in finds himself at the center of a tragedy while lying his way to the life he always wanted in the musical that won six Tony Awards in 2016.

The Moldovan producer/DJ with an international reputation has collaborated with the best and founded the label “inHarmony Music” in 2017.

The boundary-breaking play breathes new life into our Constitution and deftly imagines how it will shape the next generation of Americans.

THROUGH FEBRUARY 6 *

JANUARY 8

Dallas Museum of Art

Stereo Live

Reunited for the very first time, Van Gogh’s breathtaking olive grove series was painted in 1889 during his stay at the asylum of SaintRémy-de-Provence.

Tanner Petulla launched his own record label, clothing shop, and artist collective while producing and performing hip-hop under the name Terror Reid with the hit “Uppercuts.”

JANUARY 7-8

JANUARY 8

Improv (Arlington)

Trees

On top of touring colleges and universities, he’s also been on military tours entertaining troops in Iraq, Afghanistan, Korea, Japan, and Bahrain.

The hip hop collective from Orange County, California was formed in 1996 by D-Loc and Saint Dog; members have come and gone throughout the years, each adding different flavors.

Van Gogh and the Olive Groves

D’Lai

Getter

Kottonmouth Kings

JANUARY 7-8

Jeff Burghart

JANUARY 8

Hyena’s (Fort Worth)

Copenhagen Bandit

Known as the “Texas Tornado,” he’s one of the fastest rising comics on the scene today with his signature blend of impressions, characters, and imagination.

Hyena’s (Fort Worth)

Born and raised in Missouri surrounded by rednecks and beer drinking, he often finds inspiration for his searing humor in his family and friends.

JANUARY 7-9

Akaash Singh

JANUARY 9

Hyena’s

Mother, Mother

He appeared on MTV’s “Guy Code” and “Wild N Out,” and can currently be seen on Netflix’s “Brown Nation.”

Echo Lounge and Music Hall

JANUARY 8

JANUARY 9-27 *

Arlington Music Hall

Eisemann Center (Richardson)

In its 22nd year with over 7,000 performances, this show recreates the days of Las Vegas’ most famous entertainers and their big band as they appeared in the Sands Hotel.

From Tony-winning producers of “Fiddler on the Roof” comes an intimate depiction of love and life and how friendship endures for two couples over three decades.

The Rat Pack is Back

The indie rock band from British Columbia went viral on TikTok and released “Inside” in 2021.

Middletown

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JANUARY 13

Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center

Winspear Opera House

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Dallas Safari Club Adventure Show & Expo

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The world’s finest wilderness experiences and sporting equipment displays plus hundreds of exhibitors from local shops to African hunting lodges, all under one-roof.

JANUARY 11

A Taste of Provence, Arts & Letters Live

JANUARY 14-15

Robert Spano Directs Scheherazade, Fort Worth Symphony

Dallas Museum of Art

Bass Hall (Fort Worth)

The immersive Van Gogh evening features a tasting class of olives, cheeses, and wines plus a discussion of the Olive Groves exhibition.

Rimsky-Korsakov’s vivid recounting of the tale of Scheherazade promises to enchant with its compelling array of musical characters and plot devices.

JANUARY 13

Ocean Blue, Motorcade Granada Theater

The dream pop group began releasing music at the end of the 1980s, took a break a decade later and returned to the road and recording in 2013.

JANUARY 13

Jacksfilms Presents: YIAY Live! Live!

House of Blues

Host Jack Douglass turned his popular online series “YIAY” (Yesterday I Asked You) into a no-holds-barred live game show with heavy audience participation.

JANUARY 13

Joshua Radin Kessler Theater

The endearing singer-songwriter has recorded seven studio albums and his songs have been used in a number of films and TV series.

THROUGH FEBRUARY 13

Shilpa Gupta: 100 Jailed Poets Dallas Contemporary

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Ballet Hispánico, TITAS Winspear Opera House

The company’s choreographers represent rich Latinx cultures and nationalities including Venezuela, Cuba, Trinidad, Puerto Rico, Mexico, Spain, Brazil, Argentina, and Colombia.

JANUARY 14

The Kingston Trio Arlington Music Hall

They helped drive America’s folk movement years ago with such classics as “Tom Dooley” and “Where Have All the Flowers Gone.”

THROUGH FEBRUARY 13

Jean-Michel Basquiat: Sam F. Dallas Museum of Art

The expressionistic portrait was created during the artist’s visit to Dallas in 1985 and is the first work by the iconic painter to join the Museum’s collection.

JANUARY 14 *

Deon Cole

Majestic Theatre

An accomplished comedian, actor and screenwriter, he’s best known for his role on popular ABC sitcom “Black-ish.”

With vocalist China Forbes at the helm, the uber cool musical ensemble has performed its multilingual repertoire on grand stages and with symphonies throughout the world.

JANUARY 14

JANUARY 14-23

Texas Trust CU Theatre (Grand Prairie)

Moody Performance Hall

Barrel headlong into all things horror with dark subjects spanning hauntings, war crimes, cults, killers, and cryptic encounters, laughing into the abyss that is the dark side of humanity.

A whirlwind of mistaken identity and unrequited love unfolds in unforgettable fashion.

JANUARY 14

Winspear Opera House

Last Podcast on the Left

Jake Scott

House of Blues

The multi-instrumentalist pop singer-songwriter started performing while a student at the University of Arkansas before moving to Los Angeles.

JANUARY 14-15

Erik Rivera

Hyena’s (Fort Worth)

A favorite in clubs and on college campuses, he’s also a familiar face on AXS TV, MTV, Comedy Central, and NuVO TV. JANUARY 14-15

Ahmed Ahmed Hyena’s

He’s the co-founder of the groundbreaking Axis of Evil Comedy Tour that aired on Comedy Central and made history touring the Middle East.

JANUARY 14-16

Donnell Rawlings Improv (Addison)

Look for him in “The Jay and Silent Bob Reboot” starring opposite Kevin Smith in “Hollyweed” and still working the clubs.

Twelfth Night, Shakespeare Dallas

JANUARY 15

Mystery Science Theater 3000 Live Join host Emily Connor (portrayed by singing puppeteer Emily Marsh) and snarky robot movie critics for the celebrated live comedy phenomenon.

JANUARY 15

Big Band of Brothers House of Blues

Billed as a jazz celebration of the Allman Brothers, it includes a large exhibit of band memorabilia.

JANUARY 15

Smooth Winter Grooves Texas Trust CU Theatre (Grand Prairie)

Melt the winter ice with this sizzling line-up of soul acts, including Charlie Wilson, Joe, and Raheem DeVaughn.

JANUARY 15

Songs of Late Season, Fine Arts Chamber Players Preston Hollow Presbyterian Church

Dallas Symphony Orchestra principal bassoon Ted Soluri and DSO principal Harp perform pieces from their upcoming album collaboration.

january Dickies Arena (Fort Worth)

JANUARY 14-FEBRUARY 5

Winspear Opera House

JANUARY 16

Neil deGrasse Tyson

Since 1896 and for 23 days, the greatest show on Texas red dirt presents a cavalcade of action, including Cowboys of Color, extreme bull riding competitions, and more.

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A local favorite, the dynamic lecturer has become a national touchstone on science and space. He returns to Dallas with a spirited new illustrated talk: Delusions of a Space Enthusiast.

JANUARY 15

THROUGH FEBRUARY 13

JANUARY 18

JANUARY 20

The Factory in Deep Ellum

Dallas Contemporary

House of Blues

Deep Ellum Art Company

The Americana bluegrass collective is a perfect fit for the Dallas performance venue and its eclectic brand of alt-country songs.

Since the 1980s his paintings have blurred the distinction between geometric abstraction and representation.

Matt Halper and Eli Sones are traveling the nation as a duo and performing their eclectic dance mixes.

The trained drummer has become a successful electronic musician who performs music with dozens of influences melding into one unique sound.

JANUARY 15

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JANUARY 18

Kessler Theater

Amon Carter Museum (Fort Worth)

Improv (Addison)

Josh Pray

With her genre-bending songs that blend acoustic-folk, indie pop and hip hop, the Denton singer-songwriter is a soulful performer with a deep well of talent.

Using digital editing, staged photography, and archival excavation, the Filipino-America artist reframes timeless works by Albert Bierstadt, Frederic Remington, and others.

Based in Dallas, he was a top 10 finalist in the 2019 Funniest Comic in Texas while opening for headliners including Jeremiah Watkins and Cristella Alonzo.

Improv (Addison)

JANUARY 15

JANUARY 16

JANUARY 19

JANUARY 20

Granada Theater

The Studio at the Factory in Deep Ellum

The Studio at The Factory

Amplified Live

Georgian Earnest Weatherly is a unique artist, well considered for his chill wave grooves and synth-pop sound with a lo-fi vibe.

Daniel Farris gained his first taste of fame when the rapper-songwriter won the first season of Netflix music competition show “Rhythm + Flow.”

The rapper-singer ventured into a music career in 2011 when he auditioned for The Glee Project and signed a record deal a year later.

The English psychobilly experts formed many years ago and play a raucous brand of subversions melded into one style.

JANUARY 19

JANUARY 20-30, FEBRUARY 1-6

Granada Theater

Bass Hall (Fort Worth)

He sang duets on “American Idol,” collaborated with Macklemore and Lewis, and gathered a huge following for his blue-eyed soul music.

With an armload of awards, Lin-Manuel Miranda’s production has changed Broadway forever with a revolutionary mixture of history, comedy, drama, pop culture, and song.

Trampled By Turtles, Deer Tick

Sarah Jaffe

Washed Out

Peter Halley: Cell Grids

Stephanie Syjuco: Double Vision

D Smoke

JANUARY 15

Girls Gotta Eat

JANUARY 17

Majestic Theatre

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade

Hosts Rayna Greenberg and Ashley Hesseltine are the heart and soul of the popular podcast that rips into contemporary society.

Downtown Dallas

JANUARY 15-DECEMBER 31

About 250 groups from various community organizations, bands, and more will march in the 40th annual celebration of the national holiday.

Amon Carter Museum (Fort Worth)

JANUARY 17

Stephanie Syjuco: Double Vision Using digital editing, staged photography, and archival excavation, the Filipino-America artist reframes timeless works by Albert Bierstadt, Frederic Remington, and others.

Clem Snide Tulips (Fort Worth)

The alt-country band’s music is recognizable from various TV soundtracks and its name from William S. Burroughs’ “Naked Lunch.”

Two Friends: The Adventureland Tour

Peng Deng & Friends

Bryce Vine

Allen Stone

Robert Delong

JANUARY 20

He’s a multi-faceted talent who produces comedy daily on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok in addition to his stand-up.

The Meteors

Hamilton

JANUARY 20

Alexander Jean

JANUARY 21

Granada Theater (Sundown)

Diamond Rio

The musical duo and married couple features Mark Ballas, who starred on Broadway in “Kinky Boots” and “Jersey Boys” and BC Jean, who wrote Beyoncé hit “If I Were a Boy.”

Arlington Music Hall

They began as an attraction at Opryland USA in Nashville prior to striking out on their own with songs such as “Meet in the Middle” and “One More Day.” *Editor’s Choice Selection D A L L A S H OT E L M A G A Z I N E

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JANUARY 18-30

JANUARY 22

Kessler Theater

Shawn Colvin

The Broadway smash opened to critical acclaim, receiving 14 nominations at the 73rd Tony Awards and winning Best Musical and Best Original Score.

THROUGH FEBRUARY 13

THROUGH FEBRUARY 15

Dallas Contemporary

African American Museum of Dallas

Their exhibition resembles an outdated and rundown museum, incorporating never-before-seen paintings, interactive works, and installations.

The fascinating look at Black high school sports during racial segregation focuses on the players and teams that were forced to form their own league.

JANUARY 21

JANUARY 21

Ilya + Emilia Kabakov: Paintings about Paintings

El Ten Eleven

History of the Prairie View Interscholastic League

Being Dead

Club Dada

Three Links

The post-rock duo inventively combined guitar and bass with heavy vamping and effects over acoustic or electric drumming.

Multi-instrumentalists Juli Keller and Cody Dosier started playing together in 2016, and the band took shape the following year as an experimentation in retro-style rock.

JANUARY 21

All Them Witches Trees

Jason Elmore

The heavy metal band blends plenty of rock styles into one. Their name came from a book mentioned in cult horror flick “Rosemary’s Baby.”

Granada Theater (Sundown)

JANUARY 21

The high-energy Dallas trio plays jump/swing blues, vintage soul, and R&B with traces of 1960s country in a unique-but-familiar roots rock sound.

Toyota Music Factory

JANUARY 21

The War on Drugs Heartland rockers with Americana influences, the Philly-born band won a Grammy for Best Rock Album with “A Deeper Understanding” in 2017.

JANUARY 21

Martin Sexton Kessler Theater

Critically acclaimed, he embraces soul, folk, blues, rock, and pop while gathering rave reviews from The Wall Street Journal, Billboard and more. *Editor’s Choice Selection 38

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Heather McMahan Majestic Theatre

The comedic actor blew up with her “Absolutely Not” podcast and a slew of appearances across social media and more.

JANUARY 21, 22

Yekwon Sunwoo Post at River East, Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth

In 2017 he became the first Korean to win the gold medal at the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition.

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Hadestown

Confessional songwriting fuels the three-time Grammy winner, celebrating 30 years in the music business and performing fresh versions of tunes from her breakthrough, “Steady On.”

JANUARY 21-MARCH 20 *

JANUARY 22

Focus: Jill Magid

Nicholas Garza, Dallas Bach Society

The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth

Aldredge House

Her work melds art and life and points to interconnectedness as well as strains and absurdities among individuals, institutions, and authority figures regulating them.

The celebrated countertenor is a native Texan who has been hailed a “stand-out soloist” by the Dallas Morning News.

JANUARY 22

JANUARY 21

Carlos Vives Texas Trust CU Theatre (Grand Prairie)

The popular Colombian singer, songwriter, and actor found fame on TV before releasing nearly 20 albums of his music.

Revolucion de Amor Amplified Live

Considered the best Maná tribute group, this homage to top Mexican pop rockers performs the band’s music from various eras.

JANUARY 22

THROUGH FEBRUARY 15

Sepia: Past, Pride, Power African American Museum of Dallas

The exhibit features images of Black politicians, leaders, and artists, including Aretha Franklin, Huey Newton, Althea Gibson, Cicely Tyson, Ray Charles, and more from the museum’s archives.

Augustana Club Dada

Their song “Boston” and album “All the Stars and Boulevards” did well for the indie rock group fronted by Dan Layus, the sole remaining original member.

JANUARY 22-23

JANUARY 21

Gus Johnson The Factory in Deep Ellum

Well-known in comedy circles for his YouTube videos and live shows, the writer-performer is taking his witty show on the road.

Jeff Carson

Arlington Music Hall

The former Tennessee cop is a solid country artist on the rise with a deep well of original music.

JANUARY 23

JANUARY 22

Francis X Yung Gravy The Factory in Deep Ellum

The pair of rapper-songwriter-producers are big names on the touring circuit with legions of fans who love their solo work and collaborations.

Still Woozy The Factory in Deep Ellum

The indie artist began recording his own music at the age of 13, and NME has tabbed his musical style as “psychedelic bedroom-pop.”

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American Airlines Center

Tool

The exciting concert-style show captures the late star’s unforgettable aura with staging and lighting while telling his story via early hits from Wham! and his illustrious solo career.

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JANUARY 31

Majestic Theatre

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Having dropped a series of successful albums and collected four Grammys, the band is a dominant force in the metal movement.

JANUARY 24

JANUARY 27-28

JANUARY 28

JANUARY 29

Deep Ellum Art Company

Kessler Theater

Billy Bob’s Texas (Fort Worth)

Arlington Music Hall

Brothers Ryan and Taylor Lawhon are the main brains of the refreshing synth-rock duo formerly known as Pacific Air.

Two Texas singer-songwriters who cast significant shadows with their respective music share the stage for two nights at the intimate Oak Cliff venue.

His debut single “What’s It to You” went right to the top of the country charts, and he’s had five more number ones since including “Rumor Has It” and “Live Until I Die.”

Set the controls to“wow” when music, sound effects, and brilliant lighting collide in the tribute to Pink Floyd.

JANUARY 27-FEBRUARY 20

Rose Marine Theatre, Will Rogers Auditorium (Fort Worth)

Our Town, Dallas Theater Center

JANUARY 28-29

The swashbuckling story of the great masked character, made famous in pulp fiction, comes to life on the grand Texas stage.

Kalita Humphreys Theater

Hyena’s

Filled with live music and infused with culture and community, the Thornton Wilder classic celebrates life and shared humanity.

He’s regular at The Laugh Factory and The Comedy Store, plus he starred in “Black Sheep” with brother Chris Farley and “The Waterboy” with Adam Sandler.

Mating Ritual

Sara Hickman, Lisa Morales

Clay Walker

JANUARY 26 & 28, 30

Zorro, Fort Worth Opera

JANUARY 29-APRIL 23

JANUARY 21-FEBRUARY 5

Anna in the Tropics, Mainstage Irving

Kevin Farley

JANUARY 28 *

Ronny Chieng

Set in a 1929 Florida cigar factory, the 2003 Pulitzer Prize winning play is wistful, tropical, simmering, and super steamy.

House of Blues

D.L. Hughley

After a few stops and starts, the “Crazy Rich Asians” star is scheduled to bring his “Hope You Get Rich Tour” to Dallas-Fort Worth.

Improv (Arlington)

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JANUARY 28-30

The popular stand-up comic had his own network TV show on ABC (“The Hughleys”) and has long enjoyed success on U.S. stages.

JANUARY 28

Nasher Sculpture Center

Dubbed “Sculpting Mid-Century Modern Life,” the exhibit showcases Bertoia’s innovative furniture, jewelry, and varied sculptural production focused on metal.

An Evening with Dog the Bounty Hunter Wyly Theatre

Ex-con and famed bounty hunter Duane “Dog” Chapman recounts his headline-making life and reality TV stardom.

JANUARY 29

Kessler Theater

John Berry

And after spending the last year on her sold-out “Car Wheels on a Gravel Road” 20th anniversary tour, she’s back with a new album.

Arlington Music Hall

Becky Robinson Improv (Addison)

JANUARY 27 *

His debut peaked at number 13 on the country charts with singles “A Mind of Her Own,” “Kiss Me in the Car,” “Your Love Amazes Me,” and “What’s in It for Me?”

Arlington Music Hall

JANUARY 28 *

His classic guitar licks are unforgettable, including the opening to “Aqualung” and solos in “Thick as a Brick” and more.

Granada Theater

Martin Barre (of Jethro Tull)

Harry Bertoia

JANUARY 29

Arts Center (Irving)

Lucinda Williams

Bricks in the Wall

JANUARY 28-30

Her explosive character antics and viral videos have racked up millions of views and fans.

Tom Segura Texas Trust CU Theatre (Grand Prairie)

An accomplished writer and actor, he hosts a series of hilarious podcasts while maintaining a hectic stand-up schedule on stages around the world.

JANUARY 29

Cat Power

Chan Marshall’s stage name and her songs packs a serious punch in pop, folk, and blues, pulling from a fascinating collection of original music in concert.

Revolution: Music of The Beatles, Dallas Symphony Meyerson Symphony Center

Take a multimedia Beatles journey, including top hits “Ticket to Ride,” “Penny Lane,” “All You Need is Love,” “Get Back,” “Hey, Jude,” and more.

JANUARY 30

They Funny 2 Comedy Jam Hyena’s

A trio of funny guys — Alfred Kainga, Zac Webb, and Antoine Scott — headline an evening of great comedy stylings. *Editor’s Choice Selection D A L L A S H OT E L M A G A Z I N E

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FEBRUARY 5

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Majestic Theatre

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The Englishman rose to meteoric fame as a member of One Direction prior to striking out on his own with songs including “Two of Us” and “We Made It.”

FEBRUARY 1

FEBRUARY 4

FEBRUARY 5

FEBRUARY 5

House of Blues

Arlington Music Hall

House of Blues

Kessler Theater

The alt-rockers have released several albums on different labels and scored plum spots on tours with My Chemical Romance and Mute Math.

After undergoing numerous personnel changes over the years, they’re still the first American band to successfully blend brass and rock into a single sound.

Pop singer-songwriter Shane Niemi is wellknown among music fans for his exuberant dance moves during his concerts.

After a video performing “I Will Always Love You” went viral a few years ago, the Fort Worth musician’s reach has gone global.

FEBRUARY 5

FEBRUARY 6

FEBRUARY 2

FEBRUARY 4

The Hall on Dragon

The Factory in Deep Ellum

The annual casino soiree supports Dallas CASA’s mission of advocating for area children in protective services.

They perform songs in English and Spanish, infused with cool guitar riffs, horns, jazzinfluenced percussion, and signature velvety vocal stylings.

Circa Survive

Inner Wave

Blood, Sweat & Tears

Best Coast

Trees

Granada Theater

The L.A. five-piece has been playing music together since they were teens, and their musical cohesion shines in hip hop that branches into lo-fi psychedelia.

Singer-songwriter Bethany Cosentino and multi-instrumentalist Bobb Bruno are the band’s centerstage indie-pop stars.

FEBRUARY 3

Authority Zero Three Links

Formed in 1994, the Arizona punk rock group is rooted in reggae and skate punk with an assortment of Spanish and Portuguese influences.

FEBRUARY 3

Faye Webster Trees

The 24-year-old folkie has been compared to Kacey Musgraves and has released a series of albums featuring her own unique music.

FEBRUARY 4

Rodney Carrington Majestic Theatre

The Oklahoma comedian had a good run with his own sitcom on ABC, “Rodney,” plus other TV and movie roles. *Editor’s Choice Selection D A L L A S H OT E L M A G A Z I N E

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Josh Weathers

The Marías

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An Emmy - and Grammy-winning comedian, his first big break came on an episode of “Seinfeld,” followed by starring roles in dozens of movies and TV shows.

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House of Blues

The Austin dream pop group has garnered solid reviews from critics for both recorded and live performances.

FEBRUARY 4-5

Rob Little Hyena’s

The sketch player on the “Fox Sports Net Show,” “The Best Damn Sports Show Period,” and “Last Call with Carson Daly” is considered an excellent comic.

FEBRUARY 4-13

Matilda The Musical Casa Manana (Fort Worth)

Inspired by the twisted genius of Roald Dahl and winner of four Tonys, the play revels in the rich anarchy of childhood and the power of imagination.

Disney Princess: The Concert, Dallas Summer Musicals Music Hall at Fair Park

FEBRUARY 6

Steve Vai

House of Blues

A quartet of Broadway’s best celebrate Disney’s most memorable princesses in an evening of story, animation, and song.

The celebrated rock guitarist began his career in Frank Zappa’s band before taking off with eight solo albums and three Grammys.

FEBRUARY 5

FEBRUARY 6-JANUARY 15, 2023

Texas Trust CU Theatre (Grand Prairie)

Dallas Museum of Art

Nate Bargatze The rising stand-up star from the South is selling out shows across America while developing his own network TV show.

FEBRUARY 5

A Texas Tribute with Kelli & Bob Phillips, Richardson Symphony Eisemann Center (Richardson)

Observe the 50th anniversary of TV’s “Texas Country Reporter” with a special concert featuring live narration set to music.

Octavio Medellín: Spirit and Form The first-ever museum retrospective of the influential Mexican American artist who helped shape the Texas art scene for decades explores the remarkable evolution of his work.

FEBRUARY 7

Windsync, Dallas Chamber Music Caruth Auditorium (SMU)

The vibrant ensemble performs wind quintet masterworks, adapting beloved music to their instrumentation, and championing new works by contemporary composers.

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FEBRUARY 14

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Meyerson Symphony Center

FEBRUARY 15

Star Wars Epic, The Dallas Winds

Her acclaimed albums “Same Trailer Different Park, Golden Hour” blend the native Texan’s pop and country music, changing the game for other artists following in her footsteps.

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Kacey Musgraves

The evening features John Williams gems from the unforgettable space blockbuster movie that started it all plus memorable scores from “Hook, E.T.”, and more.

FEBRUARY 7

FEBRUARY 10

FEBRUARY 11

FEBRUARY 11

Club Dada

Granada Theater

Majestic Theatre

Arlington Music Hall

Canadian folk music thrives in the band fronted

by Tamara Lindeman that came together in 2006.

Psychedelic in tone, the Austin rock band formed in 2004, and took their name from the Velvet Underground’s classic “The Black Angel’s Death Song.”

She caught fire with multi-platinum album “The Soul Sessions” and established herself as one of the world’s best-selling contemporary soul artists.

It only takes s couple of songs on his latest EP “Bottle of Whiskey” to showcase the country artist’s songwriting skills.

FEBRUARY 11 *

Patrick Droney

The Weather Station

Black Angels

Joss Stone

FEBRUARY 8

Lonnie G. Bunch III, Tate SMU Lecture FEBRUARY 10 The Nelsons Remembered Series

FEBRUARY 11

Festival of Laughs

Arlington Music Hall

Texas Trust CU Theatre (Grand Prairie)

The renowned educator and historian is the 14th Secretary of the Smithsonian, the first African American and first historian to serve as head of the institution.

Rick Nelson’s twin sons relive their famous father’s life and times as well as his early rock and country hits in a spectacular multi-media program.

Laugh out loud with comedians including Sommore, Arnez J, Don “DC” Curry, Tony Rock, Tommy Davidson, D. Elli$, and Griff.

FEBRUARY 8

FEBRUARY 10

McFarlin Memorial Auditorium

The Four Seasons, Dallas Chamber Symphony Moody Performance Hall

Two Renaissance-inspired works open the program followed by Antonio Vivaldi’s unforgettable classic.

FEBRUARY 9 *

Diana Krall

Tulips (Fort Worth)

The folk band fuses blues, alt-county, and rock into their songs with slices of The Byrds, The Beatles, and Buffalo Springfield sprinkled on top.

FEBRUARY 10 *

Russell Peters Texas Trust CU Theatre (Grand Prairie)

The Grammy winning pianist and vocalist rose to fame performing jazz standards in small combo settings with award-winning results.

He was named along with luminaries such as Richard Pryor, George Carlin, and Eddie Murphy in Rolling Stone’s recently released list of the 50 Best Comics of All Time.

FEBRUARY 9

FEBRUARY 10

House of Blues

Club Dada

Texas Trust CU Theatre (Grand Prairie)

Motion City Soundtrack The Minneapolis emo rockers started performing as a band in the late 1990s then broke through commercially with “Commit This to Memory” and “Even If It Kills Me.”

Briston Maroney A former busker in Tennessee who plays his own brand of bluegrass and folk, he cites influences ranging from Neil Young to Bob Dylan.

Kessler Theater

His resume is rife with extensive touring and performing onstage with legends of blues, pop, rock, and soul music.

FEBRUARY 11

FEBRUARY 11

Hiss Golden Messenger

Ray Scott

Caribou, Ela Minus

Junction Trio Tulips (Fort Worth)

Dan Snaith is a skilled composer and musician who has recorded about a dozen albums of music under several different names.

Three visionary artists of the next generation combine talents in this eclectic group recognized for musicianship that combines poetry and purity with an impeccable technique.

FEBRUARY 11

FEBRUARY 11, 12

House of Blues

Hyena’s (Dallas, Fort Worth)

The Southern Rock band took off on the strength of their live shows and guitar-driven albums that have been a particular hit with blues fans.

The self-proclaimed “Cripple Threat of Comedy” shares his views of the world from the perspective of a handicapped person.

FEBRUARY 11

FEBRUARY 11-13, 18-20

Granada Theater

Marcus King

Baynk Trees

The New Zealand export is a well-considered electronic producer who mixes infectious tropical house and bass tracks with live instrumentation and atmospheric synths.

Ryan Niemiller

A Tchaikovsky Evening, Texas Ballet Theater Wyly Theatre, Bass Hall (Fort Worth)

Virtuosity abounds within this riveting trio that combines the genius of music and choreography while showcasing a pair of world premieres. *Editor’s Choice Selection D A L L A S H OT E L M A G A Z I N E

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FEBRUARY 18-19

FEBRUARY 18, 20, 23 & 26

American Airlines Center

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Bad Bunny

Winspear Opera House

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His rap, reggaeton, and Latin trap music has made the Puerto Rican musician an international star who has shared stages with Shakira, Jennifer Lopez, and other top talent.

FEBRUARY 12 *

Lucia Micarelli Arlington Music Hall

The violinist has collaborated with Josh Groban, Chris Botti, and rocker Jethro Tull and acted in HBO’s New Orleans-based “Tremé.

String Theories, Fine Arts Chamber Players​ Sammons Center for the Arts

FEBRUARY 12

Violinist Angela Fuller-Heyde is joined by cellist Joseph Johnson in a delightful program for strings, including one by Alan Hovhaness originally written for Fuller-Heyde’s parents.

Texas Trust CU Theatre (Grand Prairie)

FEBRUARY 11, 12

Nick Mason’s Saucerful of Secrets The English drummer and founding member of Pink Floyd is dedicated to exposing younger fans to the band’s earliest music.

Dustin Sims

Hyena’s (Fort Worth, Dallas)

FEBRUARY 12

Donavon Frankenreiter

House of Blues

Granada Theater

The English rockers have been performing together since 2003, playing a mix of indie rock that’s sold 1 million records worldwide.

A perennial favorite, the indie songwriter plays laid back surf-side jams with breezy SoCal vibes.

FEBRUARY 12

FEBRUARY 16

The Factory at Deep Ellum

Tulips (Fort Worth)

The pop artist from Down Under is a talented teenager who specializes in rap with various pop overtones. Miley Cyrus recorded his song “Without You.”

The Aussie indie electro trio has released singles including “Easier,” “Astronaut,” “Something About Your Love,” and “Violet City,” which appeared on Billboard charts.

FEBRUARY 15

FEBRUARY 16

The Kid Laroi

FEBRUARY 12

Granada Theater

FEBRUARY 12

Ha Viet Dang, Dallas Bach Society

Brendan Slocumb: The Violin Conspiracy, Arts & Letters Live

Aldredge House

Dallas Museum of Art

FEBRUARY 12

The talented violinist performs Baroque and classical favorites including Mozart and Beethoven, accompanied by artistic director James Richman at the fortepiano.

The author reads from his riveting page-turner about a Black classical musician’s quest to recover his lost instrument, followed by a violin performance from the author.

Majestic Theatre

FEBRUARY 12

FEBRUARY 15-19 *

The stand up favorite and third chair of “Louder with Crowder” is a regular presence on Comedy Central and broadcast networks.

Toyota Music Factory

Casa Manana (Fort Worth)

The English group staked a claim years ago to an important place in the hierarchy of synth-pop bands with a long, influential string of hits.

Actor Jared Weiss takes a musical journey through Bob Dylan’s early Greenwich Village days to his 1970s Rolling Thunder Revue.

FEBRUARY 12

FEBRUARY 16

Bass Hall (Fort Worth)

Brian Fallon and the Howling Weather Tyler, the Creator

The soundtrack is performed to one of the bestloved 1980s movies on a large screen to accent every swish, swoosh, boom, and bang.

Kessler Theater

American Airlines Center

The New Jersey legend’s former band the Gaslight Anthem was once a huge indie hit for the now-solo performer.

The Grammy-winning rapper, record producer, and actor has covered a lot of artistic ground in his young career with millions of records sold.

Living legends Jorma Kaukonen and Jack Casady have made over two-dozen albums and thousands of concerts and continue to be popular with various generations.

Dave Landau

FEBRUARY 11-13

Back to the Future, Fort Worth Symphony

*Editor’s Choice Selection D A L L A S H OT E L M A G A Z I N E

Erasure

FEBRUARY 16

The Wombats

Known for his Snapchat videos, the comedian’s unique style of storytelling has accumulated over a million followers across social media.

Hot Tuna Acoustic

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FEBRUARY 12

Boasting some of history’s most famous music, the tragedy features a young geisha who gives up everything to marry an American who eventually leaves her, with devastating consequences.

Dylan on Dylan

Mansionair, May-A

Mayday Parade The Studio at the Factory in Deep Ellum

The fierce Florida pop ensemble sold 50,000 of their debut EP with no label support. Since then, they’ve released six more albums.

FEBRUARY 16

The Beths Club Dada

Kiwi rockers with a taste for harmony and pop, they’ve toured the U.K. and Europe with bands such as Death Cab for Cutie.

FEBRUARY 17

Fenne Lily, Illuminati Hotties Tulips (Fort Worth)

Her debut album, “On Hold,” was released to critical praise in 2018. The English folk artist has since played the festival circuit and continues releasing new music.

february FEBRUARY 22

FEBRUARY 21-APRIL 11

Granada Theater

Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden

Dallas Blooms

The Canadian rock group is best known for the 1990s hits “Mmm, Mmm, Mmm, Mmm” and “Superman’s Song.”

FEBRUARY 17

FEBRUARY 18

House of Blues

The Factory in Deep Ellum

Formed in Colorado in the 1980s, the rock and blues band has developed a sizable live following especially in the mountain region of the U.S.

His crazed stunts produced for TV’s “Jackass” set a pace for a show biz career that’s included some of the strangest segments ever.

Big Head Todd & The Monsters

FEBRUARY 18

Shame

Tulips (Fort Worth)

The London post-punk group released its last album, “Drunk Tank Pink,” last year gaining positive reviews from Paste, and NME. FEBRUARY 18

Sons of the Pioneers Arlington Music Hall

Since their founding in the 1930s, the singing group has remained true to its roots performing western classics such as “Tumbling Tumbleweed” and “Cool Water.”

FEBRUARY 18

Dailey & Vincent Arlington Music Hall

The Grammy-winning Nashville band has helped turn bluegrass on its ear over the years with an award-winning progressive blend of old and new music.

FEBRUARY 18

Underoath

South Side Ballroom

With a lineup that shifted plenty in the band’s early years, they still play a helping of emo and rock bits of Christian hardcore, which was an early focus.

Steve-O

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Fodor’s Travel named it one of America’s best spring floral festivals featuring an artful array of tulips, daffodils, hyacinths, pansies, poppies, and the garden’s fabulous collection of 3,000 azaleas.

FEBRUARY 18-19

Cultural Awareness, Dallas Black Dance Theatre Wyly Theatre

FEBRUARY 18

The special performance is dedicated to who we are as a people and where we come from, different countries and cultures that meld effortlessly through art.

Trees

FEBRUARY 19

Buckle up, the Houston performance artist is a kick with her cool studio pop albums such as “Flamboyant” and “My Agenda.”

Club Dada

Dorian Electra

The Greeting Committee

FEBRUARY 18

Indie rockers at heart, the band initially received a nice round of attention after dropping the single “Hands Down.”

House of Blues

FEBRUARY 19

AFI

Also known as A Fire Inside, they were once a pure horror punk band but transitioned into a more hardcore sound with outstanding success on the charts.

Sullivan King The Factory in Deep Ellum

FEBRUARY 18

The DJ/heavy metal musician made headlines with his unusual blending of electronic dance music and electric guitar-centered performance, mingling ravers and metal heads.

Echo Lounge and Music Hall

FEBRUARY 19

Cheat Codes Their kitschy single “Sex” sampled the classic “Let’s Talk About Sex” by Salt-N-Pepa and was followed by “No Promises” recorded with Demi Lovato.

Samia

Deep Ellum Art Company

FEBRUARY 18-20

The gifted daughter of actress Kathy Najimy and musician Dan Finnerty of Dan Band had a single with “Welcome to Eden” in 2016 and has performed with indie pop trio AJR.

Music Hall at Fair Park

FEBRUARY 19

Rent, Dallas Summer Musicals The re-imagining of Puccini’s “La Bohème” follows an unforgettable year in the lives of seven artists struggling to follow their dreams without ever selling out.

MONSTA X

Dickies Arena (Fort Worth)

The K-pop sensation took the world by storm performing favorites and promoting “All About Luv,” the band’s first all English-language album.

FEBRUARY 19

North Texas Food Bank’s Harvest Omni Dallas

The black-tie dinner’s keynote speaker is Feeding America CEO Claire Babineaux-Fontenot, one of Time Magazine’s most influential people of 2020.

FEBRUARY 19

On a Winter’s Night Arlington Music Hall

Veteran singer-songwriters Christine Lavin, John Gorka, Patty Larkin, Cheryl Wheeler, and Cliff Eberhardt showcase music from the classic album.

FEBRUARY 20

Pepe Romero, Allegro Guitar Society Kimbell Art Museum (Fort Worth)

In 2018 he received the Medalla de Honor from the Real Academia de Bellas Artes de Granada for his lifelong achievement in performance and pedagogy.

FEBRUARY 20

Stavros Halkias Improv (Addison)

He’s been on Comedy Central, IFC, and the MSG Network, where he wrote and performed on “People Talking Sports and Other Stuff.”

FEBRUARY 20

Snarky Puppy Granada Theater

Founded in nearby Denton, the musical collective combines a variety of jazz idioms, rock, world music, and funk, and has won four Grammys. *Editor’s Choice Selection D A L L A S H OT E L M A G A Z I N E

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FEBRUARY 25

FEBRUARY 26

Majestic Theatre

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Tig Notaro

Eisemann Center (Richardson)

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Well-known for her deadpan delivery onstage, the Mississippiborn comedian is a cancer survivor who unabashedly injects reallife experiences into her work.

FEBRUARY 20

FEBRUARY 22

FEBRUARY 25

FEBRUARY 26 *

Trees

Majestic Theatre

Tulips (Fort Worth)

The Factory in Deep Ellum

The drag queen performance artist may be best remembered as runner up on the second season of “RuPaul’s Drag Race All-Stars.”

With his enigmatic stage demeanor and operatic vocal abilities, the Iron Maiden singer cuts a memorable figure onstage.

For the past decade the black metal band has been touring, recording, and building a fan base.

The Dallas native is one of the world’s top performance artists who always surprises fans at her live shows and concerts.

FEBRUARY 21

FEBRUARY 23

FEBRUARY 25

Mitski

Sarah Chang, Fort Worth Symphony

Granada Theater

Trees

The Factory in Deep Ellum

Bass Hall (Fort Worth)

The indie rock band from Brisbane, Australia, formed in 2011 and has released three fulllength albums with a number of songs featured in various media.

Her “Working for the Knife” was released last year, adding new indie rock songs from the Japanese-American singer-songwriter with several albums to her name.

Recognized as one of the foremost violinists of our time, her career spans over two decades since her debut with the New York Philharmonic at the age of eight.

Jeffrey Siegel’s Keyboard Conversations: Brahms

FEBRUARY 23

FEBRUARY 25

Eisemann Center (Richardson)

Gracie Abrams

Die Antwoord

House of Blues

House of Blues

Toyota Music Factory (Irving)

Born in Florida and raised in Tennessee, the pop singer-songwriter is based in Los Angeles where he released his first hot single, “Bad Texter.”

The daughter of mega-movie producer J.J. Abrams is trying to forge her own career as a pop singer with songs like “Mean It.”

The South African hip-hop group has built a global reputation for their unique sound and look that revolves around the Zef counterculture movement.

FEBRUARY 22-MARCH 6

FEBRUARY 25-26

Alaska

STRFKR

It started as a solo project of musician Joshua Hodges and morphed into an indie pop touring act based in Portland.

FEBRUARY 21

The unique format is a hit with audiences as the host speaks briefly and informally to the audience before performing each composition.

FEBRUARY 22

Fetish Ball House of Blues

Rubber, vinyl, latex, leather, metal, PVC, corsets, lingerie, drag wear, and more will dot the evening’s landscape.

FEBRUARY 22-MAY 8

Printing the Revolution Amon Carter Museum (Fort Worth)

Explores the rise of Chicano graphics within 1960s social movements and the ways in which artists since then have advanced printmaking practices attuned to social justice. *Editor’s Choice Selection 44

The intimate tribute to Barbra Streisand and her unforgettable voice features her iconic songs and larger-then-life personality, all lovingly recreated by tribute artist Sharon Owens.

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Bruce Dickinson

Jungle Giants

Ryan Wood

Native Gardens, Dallas Theater Center

Deafhaven

Chris Franjola

Erykah Badu

FEBRUARY 26

FEBRUARY 27

FEBRUARY 28

Hyena’s

Rob Bell

Majestic Theatre

Friction between the neighbors erupts into an all-out war as it becomes increasingly unclear who will win in the hot-button comedy.

Before working as a regular player on “Chelsea Lately,” he wrote for “Family Guy,” “MTV Video Music Awards,” and the original “Chelsea Handler Show.”

FEBRUARY 24, 25

FEBRUARY 25-26

Kimbell Art Museum, The Post at River East (Fort Worth)

Moody Performance Hall

Mat Kearney

Celebrate the unique voices of new present-day choreographers and composers in finding the beauty in their common threads.

House of Blues

Wyly Theatre

Sulayman, Um, Pohjohen The acclaimed tenor, violinist, and pianist perform together in their “Cliburn Concerts” at the two intimate venues.

Innovations, Ballet North Texas

The bestselling author of “Love Wins” was one of Time’s 100 most influential people in the world, and his Mars Hill Church in Michigan is among the fastest growing in the U.S. FEBRUARY 28

The soft rocker started releasing material and getting noticed in 2015, releasing a total of five Top 20 hits on the Adult Top 40 Chart.

march Fair Park

MARCH 4-6

Winspear Opera House

MARCH 4, 6, 9 & 12

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North Texas Irish Festival

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Recognized around the world for the authentic Irish and Celtic performers that attend each year, the event hosts some of the greatest musical talents.

Based on a true story that inspired movie “The Terminal,” buckle up for a wild comic ride with disparate characters, including one who’s been living in an airport for 18 years.

MARCH 1

THROUGH MAY 15

MARCH 4

MARCH 4

Kessler Theater

Dallas Museum of Art

Toyota Music Factory (Irving)

Arlington Music Hal

In her brand-new show, the renowned drag queen and comedienne presents music and stand-up, discussing everything from dating and dieting to Covid and global calamity.

The first solo museum exhibition of the artist’s works delves into her vividly hued paintings and otherworldly narratives through depictions of supernatural beings.

The self-described hip-hop boy band was founded in 2010 in San Marcos, Texas, and is fueled by a multiplicity of talents.

Her string of country gold includes “Don’t Worry ‘Bout Me Baby,” “He’s a Heartache,” and “Your Heart’s Not in It.”

THROUGH APRIL 24

MARCH 4

MARCH 1

MARCH 2

Perot Museum of Nature and Science

Club Dada

The exhibit features 20 iconic skyscrapers from across the globe constructed with more than 500,000 Lego bricks.

With their signature airy, falsetto vocals, the California pop duo is reminiscent of bands such as Glass Animals and Radiation City.

MARCH 4

MARCH 4

House of Blues

Stereo Live

Founder Wayne Static died in 2014, but the band continues playing the same style of industrial metal music he launched in the 1990s.

The Dutch DJ and record producer has built a reputation remixing various artists, including Armin van Buuren and Lady Gaga.

MARCH 4

MARCH 4

Majestic Theatre

Billy Bob’s Texas (Fort Worth)

His post-punk band, The Bad Seeds, became one of the biggest cult acts of the 1980s with his obsessions over death, religion, violence, and love.

His breakthrough hit “You Broke Up with Me” in 2017 was followed by “Fancy Like,” his biggest hit to date, released last summer.

Miz Cracker

Joan, Sawyer

Naudline Pierre

Tilian, Royal Coda, Moxy

Trees

Trees

The 1980s inspired synth duo of Alan Thomas and Steven Rutherford grew up in Little Rock, Ark., and are setting the pop world on fire.

The singer-songwriter, musician and record producer is best known for his post-hardcore work with Dance Gavin Dance.

MARCH 1

MARCH 3-DECEMBER 31 *

Yungblud The Factory in Deep Ellum

The English singer-songwriter released “Weird!” in 2020, which hit the top of the U.K. Album Chart and then reached 75 on the U.S. Billboard 200.

MARCH 1

Conan Gray South Side Ballroom

His 2020 debut studio album skyrocketed to number five on the Billboard 200, making it the biggest new artist debut of the year with singles “Maniac” and “Heather.”

MARCH 1-6

The Choir of Man Casa Manana (Fort Worth)

With over 90 minutes of adrenaline, powerhouse vocals, hair-raising harmonies, and foot-stomping choreography, it’s a huge hit.

Liberty & Laughter: The Lighter Side of the White House George W. Bush Presidential Center

Entertaining first family anecdotes, interactive multimedia, and amusing artifacts unveil presidential pranks, inside jokes, and more.

MARCH 4

Gary Numan Granada Theater

His sizzling rock-infused 1980s electronica video “Cars” became a defining moment in the 1980s on MTV. THROUGH APRIL 20 *

Paula Crevoshay: The Shape of Matter, Through an Artist’s Eye Perot Museum of Nature and Science

The exciting exhibit provides an innovative look at how nature and art connect through gems and minerals displayed within their respective crystal systems.

Brockhampton

Towers of Tomorrow

Static X

Nick Cave

Janie Fricke

Slenderbodies

Sander Van Doorn

Walker Hayes

MARCH 4-5 MARCH 4

Hippie Sabotage The Factory in Deep Ellum

Brothers Kevin and Jeff Saurer are the brains, heart, and soul behind the California electric dance band with over 800 million YouTube views.

The Music of John Williams, Fort Worth Symphony Bass Hall

Thrill to the scores of such cinematic masterpieces as “Star Wars,” “Raiders of the Lost Ark,” “Jaws,” and “Close Encounters of the Third Kind.” *Editor’s Choice Selection D A L L A S H OT E L M A G A Z I N E

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MARCH 5

Texas Trust CU Theatre (Grand Prairie)

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Tim Allen

MARCH 6

McFarlin Memorial Auditorium (SMU)

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The former stand-up comedy sensation turned shining network television star (“Home Improvement,” “Last Man Standing”) is always a blast whenever and wherever he appears.

MARCH 4-5

A.I.M. Kyle Abraham, TITAS Moody Performance Hall

Bold, refreshing and completely relevant, “An Untitled Love” is the company’s newest evening-length work, featuring music by Grammy-winner D’Angelo.

MARCH 4-5

Joe List

Hyena’s (Fort Worth)

He started his career just weeks after graduating from high school then moved on to Jimmy Fallon, David Letterman, and multiple appearances on Conan O’Brien.

MARCH 4-6

Texas Home & Garden Show Market Hall

For over 40 years this series has connected pros and consumers for expert advice, money saving tips, remodeling ideas, landscape features, and more.

MARCH 5

Cults

Club Dada

The indie pop group formed in 2010 while guitarist Brian Oblivion and singer Madeline Follin were students in New York. “Always Forever” went gold in 2021.

MARCH 5

Marina

The Factory in Deep Ellum

The Welsh born singer has released a number of hits including “Primadonna,” “Hollywood,” and “How to Be a Heartbreaker.” *Editor’s Choice Selection 46

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MARCH 5

Stars of the Future, Richardson Symphony Orchestra Eisemann Center (Richardson)

Dvorák’s cheerful and optimistic Symphony No. 8 features a concerto performed by the winner of the Eisemann International Young Artists Competition for Piano & Strings.

MARCH 5

When Instruments Roamed the Earth, Fort Worth Symphony Bass Hall (Fort Worth)

The inventive multimedia story-and-music event is designed for families to fall in love with the sound, the people, and the experience of a symphony concert.

MARCH 5

Haven Trio, Fine Arts Chamber Players Latino Cultural Center

Through music and spoken word, the program of musical snapshots captures the nature of memory, family, and identity.

MARCH 5

Champions of Magic Arlington Music Hall

They’ve sold out shows across the globe and racked up over 50 million views online. You haven’t seen magic until you’ve seen their interactive live show.

MARCH 6

Juan Luis Guerra

American Airlines Center

The talented Dominican musician is a 21-time Latin Grammy winner credited for popularizing Bachata music on a global level.

What began in 2005 as a reality competition on ABC has developed into one of the most popular TV franchises of all time, launching careers and thrilling fans.

MARCH 6

MARCH 10

House of Blues

Dallas Museum of Art

The Mexican rock band with a hard edge has released albums that have sold well to a growing number of fans throughout Latin countries.

The follow-up to his Pulitzer Prize-winning “Sympathizer,” which has sold more than 1 million copies, is a powerhouse novel.

Enjambre

Viet Thanh Nguyen, Arts & Letters Live

MARCH 10 MARCH 8-20 *

Come From Away, Dallas Summer Musicals Music Hall at Fair Park

The characters in the Broadway musical are based on a true story, a brilliant, cathartic reminder of the capacity for human kindness in even the darkest of times.

MARCH 9

Alt-J, Portugal. The Man The Factory in Deep Ellum

The indie art rock band’s songs with postmodern lyrics and themes have lived at the top of the English charts for years.

MARCH 9

Fletcher Echo Lounge and Music Hall

Chelsea Cutler House of Blues

Known for splashy collaborations, her debut studio album, “How to Be Human,” dropped in January 2020, peaked at 23 on the Billboard 200.

MARCH 10-19

Do No Harm, Elevator Project Wyly Theatre

Anyika McMillan-Herod’s newest play explores the story of three enslaved women experimented on without anesthesia by “the father of modern gynecology.”

MARCH 11

dodie

House of Blues

Her single “Undrunk” introduced fans to her music, prompting Spotify to rank it as one of the Best Pop Songs of 2019.

The English pop singer-songwriter, author, and YouTube sensation boasts more than 160 videos, over 1.9 million subscribers, and 340 million views.

MARCH 10

MARCH 11

Francisco Ramos Improv (Addison)

He was a top-ten finalist on “Last Comic Standing” and continues to flourish as an actor and voice-over artist.

Arrival From Sweden Arlington Music Hall

Close your eyes and you’ll swear the original is onstage before you, singing the songs that made Abba such an international sensation.

march Meyerson Symphony Center

MARCH 11-13

Greenville Avenue

MARCH 12, SUBJECT TO CHANGE

St. Patrick’s Day Parade

A gifted Tony winner for Best Featured Actress in a Musical, she rose to fame in Lin Manuel Miranda’s Broadway blockbuster “Hamilton,” originating the role of Angelica Schuyler.

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

THROUGH JULY 10

MARCH 12

MARCH 14

MARCH 16

Dallas Museum of Art

The Studio at the Factory in Deep Ellum

Caruth Auditorium (SMU)

Granada Theater

Focusing on material exploration, the creative gesture, and the spiritual connection between the artist and his work, Sodi seeks to transcend conceptual barriers.

Her singles “Leave (Get Out),” “Baby It’s You,” and “Too Little Too Late” have laid a path for more success for the budding pop star.

The evening performance includes Dring’s Trio for Flute, Oboe, and Piano; Kodaly’s Intermezzo for String Trio; and Brahms’s Clarinet Quintet in B Minor, Op.115.

Once described by Rolling Stone as “probably the best politically motivated band in rock & roll,” the English group formed in the 1970s, disbanded, changed players, and reformed in 2021.

Bosco Sodi: La fuerza del destino

JoJo

Dallas Symphony Chamber Players

Gang of Four

MARCH 12 * MARCH 11

David Space

MARCH 15

The Planets in HD, The Dallas Winds

MARCH 17

Majestic Theatre

Meyerson Symphony Center

Majestic Theatre

He won “Last Comic Standing” a decade ago, and is well known for his hilarious podcast, “What’s Up Fool?”

The former “Saturday Night Live” cast member is also a bankable movie star (“Joe Dirt,” “Tommy Boy”) and a heck of a stand-up comedian.

Schoenberg’s Percussion Concerto starts the program followed by Holst’s trip through the solar system with high-res photos from the Hubble Space Telescope projected above.

Considered one of the most successful young Mexican motivational speakers, his influence is spreading all over Latin America.

MARCH 11

MARCH 13

Felipe Esparza Majestic Theatre

Eric Nam

The Steeldrivers

Echo Lounge and Music Hall

Kessler Theater

He was named “Man of The Year” by GQ Korea, honored in Forbes’ “30 Under 30 Asia” and YouTube’s “Artist on the Rise” program.

The hard-edged Nashville quartet’s release, “The Muscle Shoals Recordings,” won the Grammy for Best Bluegrass Album.

MARCH 11-13

MARCH 13

Spirituals and Jazz, Fort Worth Symphony

Spirit Lodge: Mississippian Art from Spiro

MARCH 17 MARCH 15

The Chamber Symphonies, Dallas Chamber Symphony Moody Hall

The stark and hauntingly beautiful works by Dmitri Shostakovich, arranged by Rudolf Barshai, anchor the program, which will be recorded for commercial release.

MARCH 15

Bass Hall (Fort Worth)

Dallas Museum of Art

The evening focuses on the massive contributions of George Gershwin, including “Rhapsody in Blue,” and William Dawson’s flawless “Negro Folk Symphony.”

Underrepresented in history, the southern tribe created an exceptional society, characterized by the construction of earthen mounds that served as important cultural and ceremonial centers.

MARCH 12

MARCH 13

Tulips (Fort Worth)

Club Dada

Meshuggah

The name of this southern indie rock group reflects the band’s Cuban and Latin roots preferences.

Named in homage of a 1973 film, the Philly alt-rockers released a lot of material including singles “Ricky (Caught Me Tryin’),” “Cops Come Looking,” and “The Door Is Open.”

TThe Factory in Deep Ellum

Susto

Spirit of the Beehive

Daniel Habif

Aries

Echo Lounge and Music Hall

An artist of many talents, the rapper/singer/ producer is proving himself a visionary force with his genre-fusing music.

MARCH 16

The Swedish extreme metal outfit formed in 1987 and rose to fame, earning a cult-like following and positive reviews from Rolling Stone and others.

Maisie Peters House of Blues

The 21-year-old English singer-songwriter first made a statement via YouTube videos before releasing “You Signed Up for This” in 2021 on Ed Sheeran’s label.

MARCH 17

The Birthday Massacre, Julien-K Amplified Live

The Gothic rock band from Canada has all the ingredients — light, dark, cute, and evil, plus a name inspired by a Clive Barker novel.

MARCH 18 *

Russian Ballet Theatre: Swan Lake Majestic Theatre

Tchaikovsky’s timeless ballet is flushed with emotion with exquisite hand-painted sets, 150 new hand-sewn costumes and some of the world’s top dancers. *Editor’s Choice Selection D A L L A S H OT E L M A G A Z I N E

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MARCH 13

MARCH 19, 23, 25, 27

American Airlines Center

Winspear Opera House

The Barber of Seville, The Dallas Opera Shutterstock.com

Dua Lipa, Caroline Polacher, Lolo Zouai

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CALENDAR

The 26-year-old English fashion-model-turned-pop-singer is becoming a big star behind songs such as “Don’t Start Now” and “New Rules” plus collaborations with Elton John and DaBaby.

MARCH 18

MARCH 19

MARCH 21

MARCH 24

House of Blues

Kessler Theater

Trees

House of Blues

Since the 1980s, the stoner band has been part of the Palm Desert scene and performed at festivals and concerts halls around the world.

The Oregon-bred trio of sisters’ intimate storytelling and restless intensity soars in well-crafted narratives baked into songs.

The band came formed and later had its Top 10 debut on Billboard’s “Heatseekers” chart powered by the alt radio favorite “It’s A Trip” and “Doubt.”

Named after a popular novel, the alt-rock and group is known for its blend of rock and orchestral arrangements.

MARCH 18

MARCH 19 *

Fu Manchu

Clay Hollis

Joseph

Willie Nelson

Joywave

Billy Bob’s Texas (Fort Worth)

Buddy Guy

Dress up for a high-style event with local artists His newest effort, “Honkytonk Highway,” highlights his rich vocals on slow burners like “Ask Me Again” and more upbeat tracks such as “Here I Go Again.”

He’s an American icon with a Texas twang and a powder keg of classic songs, including “Whiskey River,” “Hello Walls,” and “Bloody Mary Morning.”

House of Blues

At 85, he’s the dean of the Chicago blues guitarists and a direct inspiration for players such as Clapton, Hendrix, and Townsend.

MARCH 20

MARCH 22

Chad Daniels Improv (Addison)

With close to a billion streams of his six albums, he averages a million more every week.

His “Footprints on the Moon” was the most streamed comedy album of 2017.

Shawn James Amplified Live

He found his chops in the church choir as a kid and now performs his folkie blues and soul songs as a solo act and with his band, the Shapeshifters.

MARCH 21 *

MARCH 18-19

Billy D. Washington Hyena’s

He’s a witty, philosophical, piano-playing star who has grown into one of the most sought-after comedians in the country.

MARCH 18-20

Kenny G, Fort Worth Symphony Bass Hall (Fort Worth)

For many years, the soprano saxophonist has been one of the more visible figures in contemporary smooth jazz circles. *Editor’s Choice Selection D A L L A S H OT E L M A G A Z I N E

Walter Isaacson, Tate SMU Lecture Series McFarlin Auditorium

The prolific journalist was President and CEO of the Aspen Institute as well as chair and CEO of CNN and the editor of Time.

MARCH 21

Soft Kill Club Dada

Originally from Portland and part of the postpunk revival, they’ve labeled their music as “sad rock,” a new musical sub-genre.

Airborne Toxic Event

MARCH 24 MARCH 22 *

Arlington Music Hall

MARCH 18-19

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Figaro! Figaro! Figaro! Can opera’s ultimate fixer save the day?

Yes, he can, and he does in the effervescent comedic sparkler that’s filled with famous tunes.

Lil Tecca

South Side Ballroom

Letterkenny Live Texas Trust CU Theatre (Grand Prairie)

The successful Canadian TV sitcom is on the road presenting a live version of the popular Hulu comedy series.

MARCH 24

Oliver Tree The Factory in Deep Ellum

He peaked at number four on the Billboard Hot 100 with “Ransom” and later had hit singles “Dolly” and “When You Down.”

The colorful singer-songwriter, producer, rapper, comedian, and filmmaker from California became popular in the wake of his song, “When I’m Down.”

MARCH 22

MARCH 25

Modern English Amplified Live

During the original heyday of MTV, they scored big with videos such as “I Melt with You” and “Hands Across the Sea.” MARCH 23

Tate McRae Echo Lounge and Music Hall

By the age of 13, she gained prominence as the first Canadian finalist on U.S. reality TV show “So You Think You Can Dance.”

Yola, Jac Ross, Nick Connors The Studio at the Factory in Deep Ellum

For those who fell in love with the English singer-songwriter via her last album, she’s off on a new symphonic soul and pop adventure with “Stand for Myself.”

MARCH 25

Ben Böhmer Trees

His transition to the electronic scene was destined for success, continuously topping music charts with early hits “After Earth,” “Promise You,” and “Father Ocean” remix.

march MARCH 25

Texas Trust CU Theatre (Grand Prairie)

MARCH 26

Texas Trust CU Theatre (Grand Prairie)

Todrick Hall

Fans fell head over heels for the actor during his Tony-winning turn in the title role of “Dear Evan Hansen” on Broadway and films such as “Pitch Perfect.”

THROUGH JULY 10

Slip Zone

Dallas Museum of Art

Featuring works from the Museum’s collection, the exhibit charts innovations in painting and sculpture that shaped art in the Americas and East Asia in the mid-20th century.

MARCH 25

Drew Holcomb Majestic Theatre

The Memphis musician brilliantly blends Americana, alt-rock and elements of pop, roots, and more in heartfelt songs.

MARCH 25

Bad Bad Not Good Granada Theater

The Canadian instrumental ensemble gathers top-notch players to perform a singular style of jazz and funk with a thick layer of improvisation.

MARCH 25*

Ricky Skaggs Arlington Music Hall

He was already considered master of the mandolin as a teen, and the 15-time Grammy winner continues to do his part in leading the latest roots revival.

MARCH 25-APRIL 24

MARCH 25-27

World Premiere and Tchaikovsky’s Fifth, Fort Worth Symphony Bass Hall (Fort Worth)

Henrik Nánási directs the world premiere of music by his wife, Veronika Ágnes Fáncsik, and Tchaikovsky’s transformational Symphony No. 5, which ends with a rousing triumph.

MARCH 25-27

Nimesh Patel Improv (Addison)

The Emmy-nominated comedian has performed stand-up for years and is a writer on NBC’s “A Little Late with Lilly Singh.”

MARCH 26

Ministry, The Melvins Amplified Live

Born in the 1980s as a passion project of founder Al Jourgensen, the band continues to tour and is considered a pioneer of industrial music.

MARCH 26-27

Handel’s Acis & Galatea Wyly Theatre

The American Baroque Opera Company presents the story drawn from Ovid’s Metamorphoses and Handel’s only stage work to never leave the opera repertory.

The Sound of Music, Dallas Theater Center

MARCH 27

Wyly Theatre

Texas Trust CU Theatre (Grand Prairie)

Reexamine one of the most exhilarating musical theater classics ever written, focusing on a country at war and a family paralyzed by loss.

The popular Mexican singer has released a bevy of songs during her career with the distinction of hits in three genres: Latin, pop, and Mariachi.

Ana Gabriel

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Ben Platt, John Wesley Rogers

CALENDAR

The talented Texas native stole the spotlight on “American Idol,” was the choreographer on “RuPaul’s Drag Race,” and starred on Broadway in “Kinky Boots” and in London’s West End in “Chicago.”

MARCH 27

MARCH 31

Majestic Theatre

Tulips (Fort Worth)

Celebrating the 45th anniversary of the band’s seminal live album “Waiting for Columbus,” the group is on a national tour.

Lillie West made a good name for herself in indie rock circles and has been opening for Death Cab for Cutie and Connor Oberst.

THROUGH SEPTEMBER 25

MARCH 31 *

Dallas Contemporary

Poor David’s Pub

The multimedia project is an immersive narrative that includes over 700 drawings in varied sizes that evolve throughout the year.

Fans know him as lead singer in the global sensation Celtic Thunder, with over 15 number ones, millions in CD sales, and numerous PBS specials.

Little Feat

Renata Morales

Lala Lala

Keith Harkin

MARCH 29

Matt Maltise

MARCH 31

Club Dada

George Li

A budding star, the English singer-songwriter debut single “Even If It’s a Lie” in 2015 was a nice start, followed by three studio albums and 19 singles.

Kimbell Art Museum (Fort Worth)

The concert pianist was a recipient of an Avery Fisher Career Grant in 2016 and silver medalist of the 2015 International Tchaikovsky Competition.

MARCH 30

Teddy Swims

MARCH 31

The Studio in Deep Ellum

Spiritualized

He blends styles including metal, pop-punk, soul/funk, country, gospel, R&B, and even show tunes to form his sound.

Granada Theater

MARCH 30

“Ladies and Gentlemen We are Floating in Space,” which NME named Album of the Year, introduced the English space rock band to American audiences.

Arlington Music Hall

MARCH 31-APRIL 9

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

Zion Lutheran ChurchStudio Theatre

Gene Watson

Rage, Elevator Project In a one-act play, 10 women take the stage to share their stories of strength, resilience, perseverance, and struggle across the history of the nation. *Editor’s Choice Selection

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SPORTS & RECREATION Dallas Mavericks

Dallas Stars

American Airlines Center

American Airlines Center

January 6

​​vs. Florida Panthers

January 8

​​vs. Pittsburgh Penguins

January 12​

vs. Seattle Kraken

January 18​

vs. Montreal Canadiens

January 28​

vs. Washington Capitols

January 30​

vs. Boston Bruins

February 1​

vs. Calgary Flames

February 23

v​ s. Winnipeg Jets

February 27

v​ s. Buffalo Sabres

March 2​​

vs. L.A. Kings

March 12​​

vs. New York Rangers

March 22​​

vs. Edmonton Oilers

March 26​​

vs. Vancouver Canucks

NHL.com/stars Photo courtesy of the Dallas Stars

SMU Mustang Basketball Moody Coliseum (SMU)

January 2 January 12 January 23 January 29​ February 9 February 20​ February 23​ March 3​​ March 6​​

vs. ​​ UCF Knights v​ s. USF Bulls v​ s. Wichita State Shockers vs. Temple Owls v​ s. Houston Cougars vs. Memphis Tigers vs. Tulsa Golden Hurricane vs. Cincinnati Bearcats vs. Tulane Green Wave

SMUmustangs.com

March 1 ​​vs. Texas Tech Red Raiders March 11-13 ​vs. Southern Miss Golden Eagles March 22​​ vs. UTA Mavericks + March 25-27 ​vs. Maryland Terpss +Globe Life Field (Arlington) dbupatriots.com

​​vs. West Virginia Mountaineers vs. Baylor Bears ​vs. Oklahoma Sooners ​vs. Texas Longhorns ​vs. Kansas State Wildcats ​vs. Oklahoma St. Cowboys ​vs. Iowa St. Cyclones ​vs. Texas Tech Red Raiders vs. Kansas Jayhawks

GoFrogs.com

May 20​​ May 21​​ May 22

FEBRUARY 12

Speedycash.com 220 Texas 250 NASCAR ​​ All-Star Race

College Park Center (Arlington)

January 1 January 13 January 16 January 27​ February 3 February 5 February 17​ February 19​

vs. ​​ Troy Trojans v​ s. Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns​ v​ s. ULM Warhawks vs. Texas State Bobcats v​ s. Costal Carolina Chanticleers v​ s. App. State Mountaineers vs. Little Rock Trojans vs. Arkansas State Red Wolves

Love on the Run

JANUARY 2

Panther City Marathon Trinity Park (Fort Worth)

FEBRUARY 12

Heart & Sole 5K Winfrey Point

JANUARY 15

Chocoholic Frolic Tupps Brewery (McKinney)

FEBRUARY 12

Hot Chocolate 15K/5K Fair Park

JANUARY 15

Cocoa Classic 5K

FEBRUARY 19

Monster Truck Jam AT&T Stadium (Arlington)

JANUARY 22

Urban Ultra Dallas Ron Kirk Pedestrian Bridge

FEBRUARY 26-27

Cowtown Marathon

JANUARY 22

One of Texas’s top running events kicks off as thousands gather to tackle a challenging course that runs through Tarrant County.

Towne Lake Park (Frisco)

Will Rogers Memorial Center (Fort Worth)

JANUARY 29

MARCH 5

White Rock Lake

AT&T Stadium (Arlington)

Horner Ballpark

JANUARY 29

MARCH 5

February 18-20​ vs. Southeast Missouri Lions February 25-27​ vs. Sam Houston Bearkats

Downtown Fort Worth

Little Elm

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DBU Patriot Baseball

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Styslinger/Altec Tennis Complex (SMU)

Irving

Frisco

UTA Basketball

Dallas Open

3545 Lone Star Circle (Fort Worth)

Texas Motor Speedway

texasmotorspeedway.com

January 3 January 8 January 15 January 25 February 5 February 8 February 15 February 26 March 1​​

FEBRUARY 6-13

One of only 10 U.S. tournaments on the ATP Tour and the only ATP Tour indoor championship in the U.S, this inaugural tennis tournament will be a blast.

TCU Horn Frogs Basketball Ed & Rae Schollmaier Arena (Fort Worth)

January 3​​ vs. Denver Nuggets January 5 vs. ​​ Golden State Warriors January 9​​ vs. Chicago Bulls January 15​ vs. Orlando Magic January 17​ vs. Oklahoma City Thunder January 19​ vs. Toronto Raptors January 20​ vs. Phoenix Suns January 23​ vs. Memphis Grizzlies January 29 v​ s. Indiana Pacers February 2 vs. Oklahoma City Thunder February 4 vs. Philadelphia 76ers February 6​ vs. Atlanta Hawks February 8​ vs. Detroit Pistons February 10, 12 v​ s. L.A. Clippers February 15​ vs. Miami Heat February 17 vs. New Orleans Pelicans February 25 v​ s. Utah Jazz March 3 vs. ​​ Golden State Warriors March 5 vs. ​​ Sacramento Kings March 7 vs. ​​ Utah Jazz March 9​​ vs. New York Nets March 21 vs. ​​ Minnesota Timberwolves

D A L L A S H OT E L M A G A Z I N E

Frisco Running Co Half Marathon

Too Cold to Hold Half Marathon

El Frio 50

PBR Global Cup USA

Big Easy Crawfish Boil 5K/10K

Photo courtesy of the DallasMavericks

March 23​​ March 27​​ March 29​​

vs. Houston Rockets vs. Utah Jazz vs. Los Angeles Lakers

MARCH 10-13

American Athletic Conference Basketball Championships Dickies Arena (Fort Worth) MARCH 12

Dash Down Greenville 5K Greenville Avenue MARCH 12

St. Patrick’s Day 5K Irving (Toyota Music Factory) MARCH 13

Luck of the Irish Triathlon The Colony MARCH 16

Athletes Unlimited Volleyball Fair Park Coliseum MARCH 17-19

NCAA Men’s Basketball First & Second Rounds Dickies Arena (Fort Worth) MARCH 26

Big D Climb Bank of America Plaza MARCH 27

Harlem Globetrotters

The world-famous hardwood warriors bring a mix of laughs and legendary basketball skills to town.

American Airlines Center

DINING

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

Cafe Herrera

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!

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.

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

665 S. Lamar Street, Dallas 214.749.0455

alicedallas.com

cafeherrera.com

Avanti Ristorante

The Charles

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

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.

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

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.

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

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600 N Akard St, Dallas • 214.740.4001 • www.dakotasrestaurant.com D A L L A S H OT E L M A G A Z I N E

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DALLAS

11111 N. Central Expwy., Ste. G (214) 739-0918

306 S. Houston St. (214) 744-4745

DALLAS

RICHARDSON

3565 Forest Ln. (972) 241-9204

7522 Campbell Rd., Ste.117 (972) 248-0608

DINING 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.

Javier’s Setting the bar for Continental Mexico City Cuisine for the last 41 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

2821 Turtle Creek Blvd., Dallas 214.443.4747

herobyhg.com

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Hungry Belly

Medina Oven and Bar

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.

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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

At Jalisco we celebrate modern, Mexican cuisine by our Chef José Meza, an award-winning talent with experience at some of the world’s most luxurious restaurants and hotels.

Fresh ingredients shine in each of Meza’s dishes and every craft cocktail. Come in to sip mezcal at the bar or stay for a long conversation over hand-rolled enchiladas in our dining room.

Each party at Jalisco is one-to-remember with floor-to-ceiling views of twinkling lights on our soaring oak trees flanking the space.

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.

3090 Olive St., Dallas 469.300.4199

1321 Commerce St., Dallas 214.742.8200

Jalisco Norte

Mansion Restaurant

LAW 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

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

3858 Oak Lawn Ave. #470, Dallas • 214.443.5183 • jalisconorte.com D A L L A S H OT E L M A G A Z I N E

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DINING

Moxie’s Grill & Bar

Sloane’s Corner

Moxie’s Grill & Bar is a premium casual concept with locations in Uptown, Southlake and Plano. Moxie’s 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. Moxie’s 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.

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.

Dallas • Plano • Southlake • moxies.com

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

RA Sushi Head to Addison north of Dallas for sushi and Japanese-inspired cuisine and inventive cocktails in a hip, lively, upscale environment.

Whether you’re into traditional nigiri and sashimi or want to explore some of the restaurant’s signature dishes, you are in for a treat.

Tulum Dallas is a place to feed the body and soul with a menu of fresh land and sea fare, including lamb chops served with mint rice and mole manchamanteles, or a carne asada served with mole chichilo and plaintain purée. Free your senses from the ordinary with Happy Hour - available Monday through Friday, 4 - 6 pm, with half-off cocktails and more. Escape to Sunday Brunch, featuring an elevated menu with dishes like crab omelets and salsa chilaquiles.

4216 Oak Lawn Ave., Dallas • 972.677.9747 • thetulumexperience.com

The chic Park Cities hot spot offers an assortment of sushi and Asian fusion specialties.

Simplicity is the key in the spicy tuna roll, which is filled with plenty of fish and just enough wasabi to awaken your senses.

7713 Inwood Road, Dallas 214.352.0005

5100 Belt Line Road, Addison 972.581.2905

shinseirestaurant.com

rasushi.com

Soda Bar

The Restaurant At Hotel St. Germain

Tulum

Shinsei

Experience full-service, European-style dining by candlelight in the intimate, Old World ambiance of the dining room that overlooks an ivy-covered French Quarter-style garden courtyard. Wines and champagnes are served in glittering cut crystal, and the table is set with antique Limoges china, antique silverware, Frette table linen and lavender roses.

2516 Maple Ave., Dallas 214.871.2516 hotelstgermain.com

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

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

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SHOPPING

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.

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 shopping and dining destination, the Village offers a mix of the best known fashion brands in the world including Balenciaga, Brunello Cucinelli, Cartier, Celine, CHANEL, Christian Louboutin, Dior, Fendi, FRAME, Goyard, Hermes, Tom Ford, Tory Burch, Valentino and more. Complimentary personal shopping, chauffeured car service, international tax free shopping refund center and valet parking available.

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

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

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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.

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

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SHOPPING 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

Restoration Hardware 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 restorationhardware.com

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 knowhow, 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

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.

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HOME DÉCOR Bernadette Schaeffler Collection

Samuel Lynne Galleries

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.

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.

1616 Hi Line Drive, Dallas

1105 Dragon St., Dallas

214.749.0816

214.965.9027

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Southwest Gallery

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

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

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

swgallery.com

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

de Boulle Experience the beauty, quality and fine craftsmanship of the deBoulle Collection. Over the past two decades, deBoulle has served thousands of discriminating customers and has built a reputation as one of the preeminent, independently owned jewelers in the U.S. The sophisticated deBoulle salon has a historic flair in the style of a two-story French villa.

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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.

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.

1615 Main St., Dallas • 214.559.4510 • fortyfiveten.com

7500 Windrose Ave., Plano 469.969.0171 8413 Preston Center Plaza, Dallas 214.369.0004 sprinkles.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 214.871.3611 stanleykorshak.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.

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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

Majestic Theatre

Klyde Warren Park

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.

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.

2520 Flora St., Dallas 214.671.1450

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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.

moody.dallasculture.org

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2012 Woodall Rodgers Freeway, Dallas 214.716.4500

Dallas Arts District

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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

1925 Elm St., Dallas 214.670.3687

This rare gem is the largest arts district in the nation, encompassing 68 acres and 19 blocks.

Arts venues include the AT&T Performing Arts Center, the Dallas Museum of Art, the Nasher Sculpture Center, the Crow Collection of Asian Art and Trammell Crow Center, Dallas Black Dance Theatre and the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center. An urban green space built over Woodall Rogers Freeway serves as an inviting gathering place for Dallas and its visitors.

2200 Ross Ave., 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

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

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Dallas Zoo

Amon Carter Museum of American Art

The wild is calling at the Dallas Zoo, where over 2,000 animals are waiting to be discovered. Explore the incredible Wilds of Africa, including the Gorilla Trail, Simmons Hippo Outpost, and the award-winning 11-acre Giants of the Savanna, filled with African elephants, giraffes, and more! Venture through ZooNorth, where there are experiences for all ages. Kids will love the Lacerte Family Children’s Zoo, and don’t miss the Herpetarium, home to one the largest collections of venomous reptiles in the country.

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.

650 S. R.L. Thornton Freeway, Dallas • 469.554.7500 • dallaszoo.com

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

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Haas Moto Museum & Sculpture Gallery

Kimbell Art Museum

The sheer expanse of The Haas Collection, with over 230 motorcycles spanning 13 decades is a joyous revival of a cultural phenomenon that continues to evolve to this day. Learn more about how the Museum came to be by viewing the award-winning documentary Leaving Tracks available on iTunes, Apple TV, YouTube, Google Play, and Vudu.

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.

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

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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.

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

300 Reunion Blvd. East, Dallas 214.712.7040

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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.

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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

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.

1717 N. Harwood St., Dallas 214.922.1200

699 Lady of the Lake Blvd., Lewisville 972.899.7400

dallasmuseumofart.org

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Hall of State

Old American Golf Club

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.

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.

3939 Grand Avenue, Dallas 214.421.4500 dallashistory.org

The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza A must-see destination in Dallas, The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza is an immersive journey into the life, death and legacy of President John F. Kennedy. This fascinating museum is in downtown Dallas in the former Texas School Book Depository building, where evidence directly linked to the November 22, 1963 assassination of President Kennedy was found. Virtually unchanged from the 1963 warehouse appearance, the exhibit space explores the culture of the era and the facts and mystery surrounding the assassination.

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

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EARTHLY DELIGHTS very February the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical

year, a “Birds in Paradise” theme features larger-than-

Garden bursts into an artistic tapestry of floral

life peacock topiaries roosting resplendently throughout

color at the blockbuster Dallas Blooms festival.

the garden’s 66 acres overlooking White Rock Lake.

The stunning display starts Feb. 19 as 500,000 spring bulbs,

Special events include the delicious 5th Annual Food and

hundreds of Japanese cherry trees, and thousands of azaleas

Wine Festival on March 24 and a market highlighting

start to pop in a continuously evolving kaleidoscope of

dozens of area artists, craftspeople, and jewelry creators

color that runs through April 10. No wonder Architectural

on March 25-26. Notably, the arboretum’s separately

Digest listed the Dallas Arboretum second on its global

ticketed Rory Meyers Children’s Adventure Garden is an

list of “15 Breathtaking Botanical Gardens to Visit.” This

interactive, educational, and fun experience for all ages.

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