Free Community Event at the Dallas Museum of Art: Afro-Atlantic Histories 

The Dallas Museum of Art is hosting a Free Community Day event called Afro-Atlantic Histories, which will be presented by Arthur Primas this weekend. The event is scheduled for Sunday, January 14, from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm.  Admission to the DMA's special exhibition, Afro-Atlantic Histories, will be FREE for all visitors on Sunday, January 14. So, bring your family and friends to explore the diverse visual cultures that retell the many stories of the Afro-Atlantic. You can also explore all of the museum's exhibitions on this day.   You do not need to book tickets in advance. Visit the Guest Services Desk when you arrive. The Afro-Atlantic Histories exhibition is co-organized by the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, and the Museu de Arte de São Paulo, in collaboration with the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C. The exhibition was curated by the Museu de Arte de São Paulo by Adriano Pedrosa, Artistic Director; Ayrson Heráclito, Curator; Hélio … [Read more...]

The Spookiest Halloween Events in October

Prepare yourself for some of the spookiest...scariest...most frightening Halloween events in the Dallas Fort Worth area. From Boo at the Fort Worth Zoo to trick or treating at the Dallas Arboretum and  31 days of horror movies at the Alamo Drafthouse, take a look at these spooktacular Halloween events. Pumpkin Village at the Dallas Arboretum Thru November 3 Gather the family for a visit to the biggest pumpkin patch in North Texas. See more than 100,000 pumpkins, gourds, and squash at the Dallas Arboretum's nationally acclaimed Pumpkin Village. This year's theme is “It’s The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown™” where they feature creative displays and themed pumpkin houses based on the 1966 classic. You will find endless opportunities for selfies and family photos with the Peanuts Gang, including Snoopy, Woodstock, Pigpen, Linus, Lucy, Franklin, Peppermint Patty, and Marcie. For ticket information, visit Autumn at the Arboretum … [Read more...]

The Iron Cowboy: The Other Dallas Cowboy

  Iron Cowboy Prepare to see some new cowboys at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington on March 1, 2014. The Iron Cowboy and The American will bring together some of the world's greatest cowboys and cowgirls. The Iron Cowboy V is the only bracket-style event on the BFTS featuring the PBR’s best 24 riders competing head-to-head for a total purse of $150,000. The winner will receive $50,000, and the opportunity to win an additional $1 million if he can ride the World Champion Bull contender in the bonus round. During this one-night only event the riders will be randomly matched against each other in a bracketed format. The rider with the highest score in each matchup advances to the next level. If neither rider in a matchup makes a qualified 8-second ride, the rider with the longest riding time will advance. The matchups continue until one cowboy prevails and is declared the “Iron Cowboy.” The American Rodeo The American, the single largest one-day cash prize event in the history of … [Read more...]

Valentine’s Day is Also for Pet Lovers

Why should our pets miss out on all the Valentine’s Day fun? Even though they can’t have any chocolate hearts, there are still some fun Valentine’s Day events for pet lovers. My Furry Valentine Find your own “furry valentine” at this pet adoptions event in Uptown Dallas. Presented by Downtown Dallas Inc., The Petropolitan, and DogFit Dallas, My Furry Valentine will feature dog adoptions from Duck Team 6, Dallas Pets Alive, DFW Pug Rescue Club Inc., and Chihuahua Rescue & Transport. There will also be a pet costume contest with prizes and pet photos by Longhorn Photo Booth. Be sure to stop by from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for all the fun! My Furry Valentine Saturday, Feb. 15, 2014 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Main Street Garden 1902 Main St., Dallas, TX For more info, email Mandi@DuckTeam6.org Who Do You Love? 2014 Valentine Pet Food Drive Host a pet food drive for this annual event on Friday, Feb. 21, or drop off donations at one of 50-plus sites. For a list, visit … [Read more...]