June 2008 event listings for Dallas

Arts & entertainment listings from our editors. [Last month]

Music/Dance

DALLAS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Jun 6: Casual Classics Week 1. Mozart: Overture to The Magic Flute. Mozart: Flute Concerto No 1. Mozart: Symphony No 41, Jupiter. Kara Kirkendoll Welch, flute. Danail Rachev, conductor. At 7:30. $13-$48. Jun 14: Casual Classics Week 2. Schubert: Overture to Rosamunde. Strauss: Music of the Spheres Waltz. Dvorak: Slavonic Dance. Mendelssohn: Scherzo & Intermezzo from A Midsummer Night's Dream. Mascagni: Intermezzo from L'Amico Fritz. Enesco: Rumanian Rhapsody No 1. Danail Rachev, conductor. At 7:30. $13-$48. Jun 21: Casual Classics Week 3. Brahms: Academic Festival Overture. Rimsky-Korsakov: Dance of the Tumblers. Sibelius: Violin Concerto in D (first movement only). Danail Rachev, conductor. At 7:30. $13-$48. Jun 28: Casual Classics Week 4. Weber: Overture to Oberon. Shostakovich: Symphony No 1. DSO Concertmaster Emanuel Borok, violin. Danail Rachev, conductor. At 7:30. $13-$48. Jun 29: A Lemony Snicket Mystery—already being dubbed the Peter and The Wolf of the twenty-first century, this family must-see by A Series of Unfortunate Events author Lemony Snicket and composer Nathaniel Stookey is a whodunit murder mystery. And all the suspects? They’re in the orchestra! At 2:30. $10-$37. dallassymphony.com Meyerson Symphony Center, 2301 Flora (214-692-0203). [map] +

GRANADA THEATER Jun 4 at 9: The French Kicks with Frightened Rabbit, Bridges, and Blinking Lights. Jun 6 at 8: The Vanished with Darby, Mother’s Anthem, and We Heart the Violence. Jun 7 at 9: Rocky Athas’ Lightning, Nitzinger, and Randy Pavlock. Jun 8 at 6: SPCA of Texas Pet Flix Film Festival. Jun 9 at 9: Maria Taylor, Jonathan Rice, and Nik Freitas. Jun 11 at 9: Mates of State. Jun 12 at 8: Ryan Bingham with Southern Drive and Dedringers. Jun 13 at 8: Gallagher and his Sledge-O-Matic. Jun 14 at 8: Rancid with Lower Class Brats and Damage Case. Jun 20 at 8: The Gourds with Two Tons of Steel and Fish Fry Bingo. Jun 21 at 8: Ruthie Foster with Seth Walker. Jun 24 at 9: Islands with Sebastien Grainger and Crayonsmith. Jun 26 at 8: Reckless Kelly. Jun 27 at 8: Bob Schneider with Rose County Fair. Jun 28 at 9: Centro-Matic, The Kadane Brothers, and The Theater Fire. For prices call or go to granadatheater.com 3524 Greenville Ave (214-824-9933). [map] +

HOUSE OF BLUES DALLAS Jun 2: Matt Costa with Delta Spirit. Jun 3: The BellRays with The Architects and Max Cady. Jun 5: Augustana with Wild Sweet Orange and Paddy Casey. Jun 6: The Fabulous Thunderbirds. Jun 7: Zoso (Led Zeppelin tribute) with Appetite for Destruction (Guns N’ Roses tribute). Jun 7: Who’s Bad (The Ultimate Michael Jackson Tribute Band). Jun 8: Dilated Peoples, The Alchemist, Aceyalone, and 88-Keys. Jun 10: Natasha Bedingfield with The Veronicas and Kate Voegele. Jun 13: Matthew Ryan Vs. The Silver State with John Dee Graham. Jun 13: Bricks in the Wall. Jun 14: Corey Smith with Sam Thacker. Jun 14: Hayden with Everest. Jun 17: The Roots. Jun 18: Aimee Mann with David Ford. Jun 20: Johnny Lang with Dave Barnes. Jun 21: Kottonmouth Kings. Jun 26: Teddy Geiger with Hillary McRae. Jun 28: Matt Wertz with Thad Cockrell. Jun 28: Wild Child (Doors tribute). Jun 29: Bob Saget. For times & prices call or go to hob.com/dallas. 2200 N. Lamar (214-978-2583). [map] +

NOKIA THEATRE AT GRAND PRAIRIE Jun 1 at 8: Return to Forever; $59.50-$79.50. Jun 13 at 7:30: Bill O’Reilly; $49-$89. Jun 17 at 8: Death Cab for Cutie; $35-$37.50. Jun 19 at 8: Katt Williams; $45-$75. Jun 23 at 8: Tom Waits; $86. Jun 24 at 8: Boston with Styx; $29.50-$99.50. Jun 29 at 7:30: Stone Temple Pilots with Black Francis; $53.50. nokiatheatredfw.com 1001 Performance Place, 1/4 mile north of I-30 on Belt Line Rd, Grand Prairie (972-854-5111). [map] +

Theater

DALLAS CHILDREN’S THEATER A Year With Frog and Toad—the cheerful Frog and the grumpy Toad will delight younger audiences. Jun 20-Jul 20. Fri at 7:30, Sat & Sun at 1:30, Sun at 4:30. $14-$23. dct.org Rosewood Center for Family Arts, 5938 Skillman (214-740-0051). [map] +

DALLAS SUMMER MUSICALS Jun 17–22: STOMP—using brooms, garbage cans, and other household items, this dance troupe turns making noise into an art form. Tue-Sun at 8, Sat & Sun at 2. $11-$71. Jun 24–29: Hairspray—twinkle-toed Tracy Turnblad attempts to land a spot on TV’s most popular dance show, win the boy of her dreams, and unite her racially divided town—all while keeping her bouffant perfectly coiffed—in this Tony Award–winning musical. Tue-Sun at 8, Sat & Sun at 2. $18-$80. dallassummermusicals.org Music Hall at Fair Park, 909 1st Ave (214-421-5678 or 214-565-1116). [map] +

SHAKESPEARE DALLAS This summer’s outdoor worship of the Bard includes productions of Othello and All’s Well That Ends Well, shown on alternating nights. Jun 21-Jul 26. Tue-Sun at 8:15. Call for schedule. Gen adm $10, senior citizens & students $7, children 12 & under free. shakespearedallas.org Samuell-Grand Park, 1500 Tenison Pkwy (214-559-2778). [map] +

THE MODERN STAGE Bloodletters—no need to wait till Halloween to get a good dose of gore. This “scary comedy,” written by local playwright Tom Sime, simultaneously tells the story of Grace, a middle-aged horror fiction writer,, while playing out the tales in her stories. The contrast between Grace’s quiet suburban life and the sexuality and bloodlust of her books are kept separate until Grace’s pre-teen daughter picks up one of the forbidden stories. Jun 12–29. Thur–Sat at 8, Sun at 2 (Jun 20 & 27 at 11). $25–$30. themodernstage.com Teatro Dallas, 1331 Record Crossing Rd (214-689-6492). [map] +

Museums/Galleries

DAHLIA WOODS GALLERY Jun 20–Aug 9: Summer Solstice: a Group Show—the gallery salutes the success of this past season with a group exhibit featuring each of the eight artists that have graced their space over the last several months. Thru Jun 14: Niagara Falls in a Barrel—the two artists featured in this exhibit promise to take you on a “wild mental ride over the edge.” Dallas sculptor Will Johnson manipulates found objects and organic material to create pieces that invoke humorous riffs and dark commentaries, while Austin artist Katie Maratta uses image-transfer techniques and pen and ink to make miniature Texas landscapes. Open Thur–Sat 11–4, Tue & Wed by appt. Free. dahliawoodsgallery.com 600 Cantegral (214-827-0924). [map]

DALLAS MUSEUM OF ART Jun 1–Sep 14: Making It New: The Art and Style of Sara and Gerald Murphy—friends of Ernest Hemingway, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Pablo Picasso, Igor Stravinsky, Cole Porter, Dorothy Parker, Alfred Hitchcock, and Fernand Léger, this influential couple, who moved in fashionable circles in Paris and the Riviera in the twenties and thirties, were well-versed in the art of living well. The DMA is lucky enough to have two of Gerald Murphy’s paintings—Razor (1924) and Watch (1925)—in its own permanent collection. Thru Aug 24: On Kawara: 10 Tableaux and 16,952 Pages—the first U.S. exhibit of the Japanese artist’s work in 15 years, this collection contains his largest-scale paintings. Kawara’s art focuses on life as interpreted through everyday numbers, words, and images found in the public realm (one group of work references this country’s first moon landing) and his private life (he’s kept a record of his daily activities, the places he’s traveled to, and whom he’s met); also, Resisting Color: Textiles Tied and Dyed—the sixteen textiles from a range of countries (Argentina, Algeria, and Indonesia, among others) on view in this showcase represent two dyeing techniques. Open Tue & Wed 11–5, Thur 11–9, Fri–Sun 11–5. Gen adm $10, senior citizens $7, students with ID $5, children 11 & under free (Thur 5–9 & first Tue of every month everybody free). dallasmuseumofart.org 1717 N. Harwood Rd (214-922-1200). [map] +

MEADOWS MUSEUM Thru Jun 22: Apocalypse: Images From the Book of Revelations—images of the Apocalypse as described in the Revelation to Saint John inspired unprecedented interest among Europeans at the turn of the sixteenth century. Many artists were commissioned to create printed book illustrations, along with other art pieces in various mediums, to feed the growing interest. About twenty of these detailed, if unsettling, books and graphic masterpieces are on view here. Thru Jul 27: Fernando Gallego and His Workshop: The Altarpiece from Ciudad Rodrigo—this exhibit presents 27 of the largest, most breathtaking panel paintings made in 15th-century Castile. Every piece was executed in workshops led by Fernando Gallego and his associate Maestro Bartolome and each has strong religious themes rich in Humanism. Open Tue–Sat 10–5, Thur 10–8, Sun noon–5. Gen adm $8, SMU students, faculty & staff, and children 12 & under free (Thur 5–8 everybody free). meadowsmuseumdallas.org SMU campus, 5900 Bishop Blvd (214-768-2516). [map] +

NASHER SCULPTURE CENTER Thru Aug 31: Beyond the Grasp: Sculpture Transcending the Physical—not all sculptures are the solid, massive, physical works of art we’ve come to expect. Take a look at the intangible, ethereal side of this art form with these divergent works made of wax, glass, bronze, stone, and steel. Open Tue & Wed 11–5, Thur 11–9, Fri–Sun 11–5. Gen adm $10, senior citizens $7, students $5, children 12 & under and museum members free. nashersculpturecenter.org 2001 Flora (214-242-5100). [map] +

THE GOSS-MICHAEL FOUNDATION Thru Sep 30: Tim Noble and Sue Webster—a tribute to the artistic duo’s often erotically charged works, this showcase features some of their most iconic pieces (taken from the private collection of Kenny Goss and George Michael) as well as a documentary about their lives and artistic process. Open Tue–Fri 10–6, Sat 11–4. Free. gossmichaelfoundation.org 2500 Cedar Springs Rd (214-696-0555). [map] +

TRAMMELL AND MARGARET CROW COLLECTION OF ASIAN ART Thru Jun 15: The CARU Collection of Chinese Snuff Bottles, Part III—view these intricate inside-painted snuff bottles, which date back to the Jiaqing reign (1796–1820). Thru Jun 22: Texas Collects Asia: India and Southeast Asia—focusing on the colorful iconography and traditions stemming from the complex religious systems in these regions, this exhibit features more than sixty works of art from the twelfth century onward, including religious art stemming from Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism. Thru Sep 28: Documenting China: Contemporary Photography and Social Change—through the stirring work of seven Chinese photographers, visitors will experience an insider’s perspective of the mainland as well as the ongoing battle between modernization and long-held traditions. Open Tue, Wed & Fri–Sun 10–5; Thur 10–9. Free. crowcollection.org 2010 Flora (214-979-6430). [map] +

WOMEN’S MUSEUM: AN INSTITUTE FORTHE FUTURE Thru Jul 13: Daughters of the Earth: Icons of Native American Women—the objects made by Native American women have largely shaped the traditional image of the American Indian. This exhibit explores this notion with five types of products, including beadwork, pottery, basketry, rugs, and clothing. Open Tue–Sun noon–5. Gen adm $5, senior citizens & students 13–18 $4, children 5–12 $3, 4 & under free. thewomensmuseum.org 3800 Parry Ave (214-915-0861 or 888-337-1167). [map] +

Other Events

CADD ARTFAIR This three-day event presents the best of the city’s contemporary art galleries, as displayed in a beautiful Deep Ellum loft that has spectacular views of the city. View works by emerging talent as well as established artists from around the world, attend panel discussions, and take in the knowledge of keynote speaker, Paige West, the author of The Art of Buying Art and founder of Mixed Greens in New York. Thru Jun 1. Fri 7–11, Sat noon–8, Sun noon–5. $10. caddallas.net 333 First Ave (214-369-0169). [map]

CITYARTS CELEBRATION Indulge in the sights, sounds, and flavors of Dallas during this three-day bazaar. More than a hundred artists will showcase their work, world-renowned chefs will share their cooking secrets (and samples!), musicians and cultural groups will perform, and local museums will set up outdoor galleries. Jun 13-15. Fri 6–10, Sat 11–10, Sun 11–6. Free. For schedule & prices call or go to dallascityarts.com Various locations. (972-943-4624). [map]

Points of Interest

CEDAR HILL STATE PARK Located halfway between Dallas and Fort Worth, the 1,826-acre lakeside park offers a respite from the hustle and bustle of the Metroplex. Set up camp at one of 355 sites, launch your boat on the 7,500-acre Joe Pool Reservoir, take a 90-minute guided hike, peruse the Penn Farm Agricultural History Center, or bike 15 miles of trails. And don’t miss the 800-foot limestone escarpment that abuts the blackland prairie: It’s one of the highest points in North Texas. Open daily 8–10. Gen adm $5, children 12 & under free. Four miles southeast of Grand Prairie, 1570 FM 1382, Cedar Hill (972-291-3900). [map]

DALLAS ARBORETUM AND BOTANICAL GARDEN The 66-acre site, with its dozens of themed gardens, sits on the southeast shore of White Rock Lake. Thru Jul 31: Cool Thursdays—Dallas’ summer concert series overlooking White Rock Lake is back. Jun 5: Dallas Unlimited (variety cover band). Jun 12: Reality Bites (seventies to nineties pop classics). Jun 19: Kraig Parker (Elvis tribute). Jun 26: Asleep at the Wheel. (At 7:30. Gen adm $16, children $7, members $6. Jun 26: gen adm $25, children $18, members $6). Open daily 9–5. Gen adm $8, senior citizens $7, children 3–12 $5, 2 & under free. Parking $5. dallasarboretum.org 8525 Garland (214-515-6500). [map] +

DALLAS ZOO More than 2,000 animals, including many rare and endangered species, make their home on the 95 acres of the Dallas Zoo. The Wilds of Africa attraction is considered one of the best exhibits of its kind and the two-acre Lacerte Family Children’s Zoo lets kids peek at naked mole rats, pet farm animals, and ride ponies. Open daily 9–5. Gen adm $8.75, senior citizens $5, children 3–11 $5.75, 2 & under free. Parking $5. dallas-zoo.org 650 S. RL Thornton Fwy (214-670-6826). [map] +