In uptown
The Factory Girl The MAC3120 McKinney AveFriday the 13th; 8 pmSat, July 14; 2 pm and 8 pm (Note it's being shown twice on Saturday)Factory Girl, the film about sex and the single icon, Edie Sedgwick who was Andy Warhol's muse and totally It Girl is being presented at a two-day run at The MAC's Black Box Theater. The 2006 movie starring Sienna Miller is being released on DVD July 17. It contains "multi-media collage of actual footage including archival tapes, still photos and scenes from Warhol's movies" and brings to life how this ordinary girl became the emblematic icon of American Pop Culture. $8 at door, $5 members. Be an Intown It Girl or It Boy with The MAC and intowndallas.org Chosen randomly (hand in fishbowl) the winner will receive a haircut and style by Uptown hair designer
John Vega of Salon Three-Thirty, a gift certificate from
Exhale Spa at the Hotel Palomar and lunch for 2 at
beau's restaurant at the Hotel Crescent Court, A Rosewood Hotel. If you've not been to the Crescent lately, the lobby has been redesigned into a comfy cozy place that includes the new breakfast, lunch and cocktail spot beau's, offering our favorite dishes from the late Beau Nash and Lady Primrose because you asked them for it. Hit reply and type "enter me" in the subject line
Fairmount Gallery Opening Reception for Peacemaker Salwa Zeidan2517 Fairmount StreetThursday, July 12; 6 - 9 pmOne of Lebanon's most celebrated Artist, Salwa Zeidan will be in attendance for a gallery reception honoring her newest work. She is in Dallas for the
3rd International Women's Peace Conference that runs through Sunday where she will host a conversation on How Art Could Effect peace. in the west end
Taste of the West End West End Starts Friday the 13th at lunch and runs through Sunday at 8 pmNow would be the perfect time for locals to take back the West End and reclaim it as our own. Given the weather, the West End's timing couldn't be better because it's waaaaay past time for a good ole street party. More than 40 restaurants will participate and live music on two stages begins Friday evening.
Jonathan Tyler & The Northern Lights on Friday and psychobilly guitar man
Reverend Horton Heat end Saturdays line-ups, respectively. Hopefully Jonathan will play one of my favorites, Gypsy Woman. The event is free and you can pay for food and drinks with cash directly instead of buying a bunch of tickets which is so cheesy and we all hate doing anyway.
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Oak Cliff Society of Fine ArtsEvening of Wine & Art at the Turner House401 North Rosemont AveSaturday, July 14; 6 - 9 pm5:30 VIP Art ShowThe home built in 1912 and purchased for preservation by the Oak Cliff Society of Fine Arts is hosting their annual showcase of early Texas Art which they began acquiring in the 1930's. To benefit continued restoration of the Turner House, the event includes live jazz, hors d'oeuvres and a variety of fine wines. David Dike, owner of David Dike Fine Art who is renowned in the study of Texas artists will lead a special VIP pre-event tour of the OCSFA art collection beginning at 5:30. $30 for the 6 - 9 pm event or $60 for the VIP tour - Everyone is welcome to attend either event. Call 214.946.1670 for more information or to RSVP. in knox street
Forty-Five Ten 4510 McKinney AvenueThrough July 14Since 2000, the annual sale everyone looks forward to continues through July 14. Final markdowns of 75% on home merchandise, apothecary, fine jewelry and men's and women's designers from this spring include Marni, Dries Van Noten, Narcisco Rodriguez and Alberta Ferretti.in the cedarsTommy Alverson CD ReleaseBill's Records (new location intown)1317 South Lamar214.421.1500Saturday, July 14; 5 - 6 pmAfter 26 years in Richardson, Bill has moved intown to the Cedars next to Poor David's Pub. Join Bill at the new store this weekend for Tommy Alverson's newest CD Release which was recorded Live in January at Poor David's. This CD is the 8th in the series of "Live at Poor David's" and David says to tell y'all "we don't do them with just anybody!" You'll recognize Tommy; he is a much respected Texas musician who's
Una Mas Cerveza has gotten lots of radio play. If you don't make it to the store in time, Tommy will also perform on Saturday night at Poor David's at 9 pm; 10 bucks.
Lee Harvey's1807 Gould St.Friday the 13th,
Charlie Rapier; 8:30Saturday, July 14;
Noah Caveny; Charlie's beautifully smooth voice and the fact that he knows how to blend it with his acoustical guitar talent is so easy to listen to. He writes and performs his own songs that combine folk, rock and country. It's a sound that everyone of all ages can relate to. That crazy favorite DJ, Sista
White Noise spins Saturday when Noah Caveny will be there.in deep ellumRock n Reel WednesdaysAll Good Cafe2934 Main StreetWednesday, July 18;
Yellow SubmarineEvery Wednesday, the All Good Cafe rolls a reel to thrill your pop-culture cravings. Next Wednesday, open the time-capsule to the late 60's. Rubber Soul, Revolver and Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band marked a new trend for the fantastic foursome as did the animated film about the threat of the Blue Meanies on perfect Pepperland. "Visually, designer Heinz Edelmann mixes the biomorphic squiggles, day-glo palette, and Beardsley-esque portraits of Peter max with rotoscoped still photographs and nod to Andy Warhol and Magritte in properly psychedelic fashion." Doors open at 5 pm, Show: 8:30. $5 donation benefits the
Video Association of Dallas.
Unwind Wednesdays Rooftop at The Bone 2724 Elm StreetEvery Wednesday Chill time begins Wednesdays on their Rooftop Patio and includes a special guest DJ each week and features $4 martinis, $4 import beers, $3.50 domestics and $3 drafts. Doors open at 9.in fair park
ZZ Top - Lone Star Fandango Tour with 92.5Smirnoff Music CenterFair ParkSunday, July 15, Doors open at noon show begins at 1 pmLife was easy before Momma caught up and figured out what you and your bic were up to. Now that she's hip or sedated, don't wait another 10 years to email, text or call the friends. Meet up with the group this weekend with ZZ Top, David Allen Coe, Old 97's, Drive by Truckers, Shooter Jennings, the Drams and more. No tributes - they're the real deal. Tickets start at $18.75
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Sit.Breathe.Taste Times Ten Cellars6324 ProspectThey've just completed about 30,000 bottles of new wines. In 2004 the guys at Times Ten planted 7,000 vines in Alpine, Texas at their Cathedral Mountain Vineyard. They chose the high desert mountains for the "relentless sun, cool nights and mineral-rich, rocky, volcanic soil conditions that are well suited to the Spanish and Rhone inspired wines they wanted to grow." in park cities
A Tribute to Texas Art Meadows Museum at SMU5900 Bishop AvenueBeginning July 15 - October 14The Meadows which holdings include major examples of Texas Regionalists have recently been given 15 works by a Houston Collector, William J. Hill. Works in various media from sculptures to paintings are by artists from around the state including, Dallas, Houston, Austin, Corpus and El Paso. in downtown
Pride on the Patio Fuse Restaurant1512 Commerce StreetEvery Thursday beginning the 12thA happy hour that promises to be like no other, Fuse kicks off their new Pride on the Patio Thursdays with a tribute to the upcoming Lone Star Ride. in oak lawn
English Afternoon Tea with Chef Darren McGrady (plan ahead event)Warwick Melrose Hotel Landmark Restaurant3015 Oak LawnSunday, August 19; 4 pmSunday, August 26; 4 pmBefore heading to New York this fall, former Royal Chef Darren McGrady and the historic Warwick Melrose Hotel is offering Dallas a preview and the opportunity to be Queen for a Day in celebration of his upcoming book. He'll reminisce about his 11-year tenure at Buckingham Palace and in particular his years with Princess Diana. The $125 per person event includes tea service with savories and sweets, taxes, gratuities, valet parking, and also an autographed copy of Chef Darren's soon-to-be released cookbook Eating Royally: Recipes and Remembrances from a Royal Kitchen. Additional copies may be purchased for $24.99 following the tea. The Tea benefits ArtReach locally and the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric Aids Foundation.intown gossip:
Dallas Fish Market is set to open next week. Located at 1501 Main Street, they will be open for lunch and dinner and will specialize in seasonal and small catches. RJ's Mexican Cuisine and the Butcher Shop owner, Jay Kahn opened
Sea Dogs in the West End this week. The sporty fish place took over the old Crab Shack and boasts the biggest patio in WE and are working on an area for Volleyball. In case you were out of town, the
Dallas Contemporary announced plans to move from their location in the Wilson Historic neighborhood in Upper East Side to the Design District. They've purchased a 1950's sheet metal plant on Glass Street off Industrial that will be on the Trinity Riverfront. For you history buffs,
Beaux Art's is closing it's exhibit, Napoleon's Description de L'Egypte on July 14. If you didn't get a chance to make the opening, the prints are museum caliber and are very timely, historically speaking.
