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January 2004 arts & entertainment listings. Last month.
Dallas
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CHRIS ROCKNextStage, 1001 NextStage Dr, 1/2 mile north of I-30 on Belt Line Rd, Grand Prairie (972-647-5700 or 214-373-8000) |
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Think the comedian will don a wedding dress for his Black Ambition Tour? We doubt he'll express himself like the Material Girl. Jan 17 at 8. $39.50-$59.50. |
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COTTON BOWLFair Park, 3750 Midway Plaza (214-638-2695 or 888-792-2695) |
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The annual football game pits a Big 12 team against a team from the SEC. Jan 2 at 1. $75. |
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DALLAS CHILDREN'S THEATER5938 Skillman (214-740-0051) |
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At the El Centro College Theater, 801 N. Main: The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fair(l)y (Stoopid) Tales—adapted from the zaney book by Jon Scieszka. Jan 23-Feb 22: Fri at 7:30, Sat at 1:30, Sun at 1:30 & 4:30. Gen adm $18, children $15. |
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DALLAS MAVERICKSAmerican Airlines Center, 2500 Victory Ave (214-747-6287) |
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NBA basketball. Jan 3 at 7:30: Minnesota Timberwolves. Jan 7 at 8: Golden State Warriors. Jan 9 at 7: Indiana Pacers. Jan 14 at 8: Philadelphia 76ers. Jan 20 at 7:30: New Jersey Nets. Jan 22 at 8:30: LA Lakers. Jan 25 at noon: Sacramento Kings. Jan 31 at noon: Denver Nuggets. $10-$235. |
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DALLAS MORNING NEWS SWIMMING AND DIVING CHAMPIONSHIPSSMU campus, Perkins Natatorium, 6024 Bishop (214-768-4263) |
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The best NCAA swimming programs in the country compete. Jan 16 & 17 at 7:30. Gen adm $6, children 12 & under $4. |
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DALLAS MUSEUM OF ART1717 N. Harwood Rd (214-922-1200) |
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Permanent exhibits include The Arts of Africa, Asia, and the Pacific—an 18,000-sqaure-foot installation—and the recreated interior of Wendy and Emery Reves's villa on the French Riviera. Thru Mar 14: Passion For Art: 100 Treasures 100 Years—one hundred defining works from the DMA's one hundred years, including Chris Burden's All the Submarines of the United States of America, the mysterious electronic installation Counter Ground by Tatsuo Miyajima, and Vincent van Gogh's Sheaves of Wheat. Open Tue, Wed & Fri-Sun 11-5; Thur 11-9. Gen adm $6, senior citizens & students $4, children 12 & under free (first Tue of each month and Thur after 5 everybody free). |
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DALLAS OPERAMusic Hall at Fair Park, 1st Ave & Parry Ave (214-443-1000) |
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Jan 9, 11, 14 & 17: De Falla: El Amor Brujo/La Vida Breve. Jan 30, Feb 1, 4 & 7: Verdi: La Traviata. Wed, Fri & Sat at 7, Sun at 2. $19-$252. |
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DALLAS SAFARI CLUBDallas Market Hall, 2200 Stemmons Fwy (I-35) (972-980-9800) |
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The title for the organization's expo is Lone Star Safari: Global Adventure, Texas Style, and the event features more than 600 exhibitors from Alaska to Zimbabwe, as well as seminars and a wildlife display. Jan 9-11: Fri from 10 to 6, Sat from 9 to 6, Sun from 10 to 4. Two-day pass $15, each day $10; children 12 & under free. (Evening banquet packages $260 each.) |
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DALLAS SIDEKICKSReunion Arena, 777 Sports (214-653-0200) |
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Jan 3: Kansas City Comets. Jan 24: Baltimore Blast. Jan 25 at 6:05: Philadelphia Kixx. Jan 31: San Diego Sockers. At 7:05 unless otherwise noted. $5-$30. |
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DALLAS STARSAmerican Airlines Center, 2500 Victory Ave (214-467-8277) |
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NHL hockey. Jan 2 at 7: Phoenix Coyotes. Jan 8 at 7:30: Atlanta Thrashers. Jan 10 at noon: Colorado Avalanche. Jan 23 at 7:30: St Louis Blues. Jan 26 at 7: Detroit Red Wings. Jan 28 at 7:30: Ottawa Senators. Jan 30 at 7:30: San Jose Sharks. $25-$310. |
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DALLAS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRAMeyerson Symphony Center, 2301 Flora (214-692-0203) |
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Jan 2 & 3 at 8: Tommy Dorsey Orchestra; $20-$95. Jan 9 & 10 at 8: Classical Mystery Tour: A Tribute to the Beatles; $20-$95. Jan 15-18: Rimsky-Korsakov: Scheherazade. Saint-Saëns: Concerto No 3 for Violin. Dubugnon: Les Arcanes Symphoniques. Rachel Barton, violin. Emmanuel Krivine, conductor. Thur-Sat at 8, Sun at 2:30. $8-$100. Jan 22-25: Mozart: Concerto for Clarinet. Berlioz: Les Nuits d'été. Franck: Le Chasseur Maudit. Morceau: Symphonique from Redemption. Gregory Raden, clarinet. Susan Graham, mezzo-soprano. Andrew Litton, conductor. Thur-Sat at 8, Sun at 2:30. $8-$100. Jan 29-31 at 8: Brahms: Concerto No 2 for Piano. Mozart: Symphony No 36 (Linz). Liebermann: Variations on a Theme by Mozart. Brahms: Concerto No 2 for Piano. Yefim Bronfman, piano. Andrew Litton, conductor. $8-$100. |
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DALLAS THEATER CENTERKalita Humphreys Theater, 3636 Turtle Creek Blvd (214-522-8499) |
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Accidental Death of an Anarchist—Dario Fo's satire about a prisoner who falls to his death from the upper story of police headquarters. Jan 14-Feb 8: Call for schedule & prices. |
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FAIR PARK1300 Robert B Cullum Blvd at Grand Ave (214-670-8400) |
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This 277-acre amusement and cultural complex, showcasing 1930's art, architecture, and sculpture, also encompasses the Cotton Bowl, the Science Place, the Dallas Aquarium, the Texas Hall of State, the Texas Discovery Gardens, the Museum of Natural History, the Music Hall, the Coliseum, the African American Museum, the Women's Museum, and an IMAX Theater. Grounds always open. |
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HEARTLANDMajestic Theatre, 1925 Elm (214-373-8000) |
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In this musical tale, three sisters return to their childhood Iowan home to find their mother ready to sell the family farm. Jan 20-25: Tue-Fri at 8, Sat & Sun at 2 & 8. $13-$53. |
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JAN 13: SARAH BRIGHTMANAmerican Airlines Center, 2500 Victory Ave (214-373-8000) |
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At 8. $45-$125. |
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JAN 29: BETTE MIDLERAmerican Airlines Center, 2500 Victory Ave (214-373-8000) |
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The Divine Miss M on her Kiss My Brass tour to promote her latest album, Bette Midler Sings the Rosemary Clooney Songbook. At 8. $39.50-$150. |
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JAN 30: ASLEEP AT THE WHEELGilley's Dallas, 1135 S. Lamar (888-445-5397) |
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At 10. $12-$15. |
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KIDFILM FESTIVALAMC NorthPark 15, 8687 N. Central Expy (214-821-3456) |
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The oldest and largest children's film festival in the US celebrates its 20th year and features the best contemporary and classic kids films from around the world, as well as appearances by guest filmmakers. Jan 17 & 18. Call for schedule. $3 each show. |
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MEADOWS MUSEUMSMU campus, 5900 Bishop Blvd (214-768-2516) |
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The museum houses a comprehensive collection of Spanish art. Thru Jan 4: Images of Human Tragedy in Black and White: Etchings by Francisco de Goya and Photographs by Jeffrey Gusky; also Anthony Caro: The Emma Series and After—ten large-scale works by the contemporary sculptor. Open Mon, Tue, Fri & Sat 10-5; Thur 10-8; Sun 1-5. Free. |
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NASHER SCULPTURE CENTER2001 Flora (214-242-5100) |
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Devoted to modern and contemporary sculpture, the 54,000-square-foot building and one-and-a-half-acre sculpture garden, masterminded by Pritzker prize-winning architect Renzo Piano, is home to the private collection of Raymond and Patsy Nasher and includes more than 300 sculptures dating from the late-19th century to the present. Thru Jan 31: From Rodin to Calder: Masterworks of Modern Sculpture From the Nasher Collection. Open Tue, Wed & Fri-Sun 11-6; Thur 11-9. Gen adm $10, senior citizens $7, students $5, children 11 & under free. |
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PAN AMERICAN ART GALLERY3303 Lee Pkwy (214-522-3303) |
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Thru Jan 17: Icons, Myths and Prophets—a look at religious symbolism in art. Jan 23-Mar 6: Untitled—an exhibition of still lifes. Open Tue-Fri 10-6, Sat noon-6. Free. |
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PHOTOGRAPHS DO NOT BEND3115 Routh (214-969-1852) |
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Thru Jan 10: Keith Carter: New York. Open Tue-Sat 11-6 & by appt. Free. |
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SMUCKERS STARS ON ICEAmerican Airlines Center, 2500 Victory Ave (214-373-8000) |
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Ice queens and kings including Scott Hamilton, Ekaterina Gordeeva, Todd Eldredge, Alexei Yagudin, Yuka Sato, Jamie Salé, and David Pelletier showcase their sit spins and triple salchows. Jan 24 at 7:30. $25-$83. |
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THEATRE THREE INCThe Quadrangle, 2800 Routh (214-871-3300) The Wild Party--inspired by the poetry of Joseph Moncure March, the musical examines debauchery in Prohibition-era Manhattan. Jan 22-Feb 28: Thur at 7:30, Fri at 8, Sat at 2:30 & 8, Sun at 2:30. $20-$35 |
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TRAMMELL AND MARGARET CROW COLLECTION OF ASIAN ART2010 Flora (214-979-6430) |
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Thru Mar 21: Tsahi Dele: A Greeting From Tibet—photographs by April B'Lan Kao and Dennis Chen. Thru Apr 4: Western Tradition, Eastern Innovation: Contemporary Japanese Quilts. Open Tue, Wed & Fri-Sun 10-5; Thur 10-9. Free. |
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UNDERMAIN THEATRE3200 Main (214-747-5515) |
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Two September—Mac Wellman's latest play about US covert operations in Vietnam at the end of World War II. Jan 24-Feb 21: Tue-Thur at 7:30, Fri & Sat 8:15. Gen adm Tue $10, Wed & Thur $15, Fri & Sat $25. |
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US HOT ROD MONSTER TRUCK JAMReunion Arena 777 Sports (214-800-3089) |
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Big Wheels for adults: two days of monster truck races. Jan 10 & 11: Sat at 2 & 8, Sun at 2. Call for prices. |
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Austin
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Hilton Buffalo Thunder
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Bishop's Lodge
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Angel Fire Resort
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Northshore - St. Tammany Parish Tourist Commission
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Bay Area Houston CVB
From the fascinating high-tech wonder of space to the casual atmosphere and natural beauty of the waterfront, Bay Area Houston offers endless opportunities for a relaxing weekend getaway for two or a fun-filled adventure for the entire family.
Great Wolf Lodge, Grapevine
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Bastrop Economic Development Corporation
Established in 1832, Bastrop is the second oldest incorporated city in Texas. You can see more than 140 homes and sites on the National Register of Historic Places. Old Town Bastrop, the Heart of the Colorado River, is where the present meets the past.
Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Located on I20/59, Tuscaloosa is the perfect stop for great Southern cuisine, contemporary and folk art galleries, and unique attractions. So next time you’re headed this way, make sure Tuscaloosa is one of your stops. And remember, your table is always ready for you in Tuscaloosa.
La Fonda On The Plaza
Historic La Fonda on the Plaza introduces the Texas 2-Fold Package: 2-night stay and dinner for 2 in La Plazuela Restaurant starting at $449! 2-step to live music nightly in our lounge. Sip a margarita in our Bell Tower Bar with the best sunset views in town.
Historic Royal Gorge Route Railroad
Climb aboard Colorado’s oldest scenic railroad and cruise through the scenery of the Royal Gorge. Built in 1879, the train provides passengers the ultimate experience of this spectacular canyon. Choose from Coach, Vista Dome, Lunch, Dinner, Murder Mystery, and Wine Trains. Located in Canon City, Colorado.
Bastrop Chamber of Commerce
Nestled on the banks of the Colorado River, the historic district of Bastrop is filled with a variety of shops and restaurants. Visit beautiful Bastrop and discover why we’re known as the “Heart of the Colorado”.
Fredericksburg Convention & Visitors Bureau
Your closest friends, distinctive shopping, regional cuisine, winery tours, spa treatments, and live Texas music. This is Fredericksburg. The ultimate destination for a girls’ getaway weekend. So much fun, you’ll almost feel guilty . . . almost.
Lake Conroe
Welcome to the Lake Conroe Area—Lake, Links and Lone Star! Relax on beautiful Lake Conroe with a lunch or dinner cruise on the Southern Empress. Tee up on our challenging golf courses or take in a show at the Crighton Theatre.
New Mexico
Unsurpassed in natural beauty, New Mexico is a state of fascination, where scenic grandeur, exotic cuisine and unleashed spirit provide an endless flow of experiences; and the sweet scent of piñon, the enticing aroma of roasting green chili and brightly-colored balloons linger in the dazzling blue skies.
Waxahachie CVB
The picture-perfect place for your next visit! Experience the charm of historic downtown with unique restaurants, boutiques, and entertainment venues. Beautiful historic lodging and motels will complete your visit! Upcoming Events: SCREAMS Halloween Park and Texas Country Reporter Festival.
Grand Junction
Awe-inspiring natural beauty and a dramatic red rock landscape. Exhilarating outdoor adventures and stunning golf courses. Peaceful places to reflect and unwind and a charming downtown full of great shops, restaurants, galleries and more. This is Grand Junction, Colorado’s Wine Country.
Alpine Chamber Of Commerce
Our city draws visitors from all over the world to enjoy our unique setting, rich history and enjoyable climate. Throughout the year Alpine offers a variety of events and activities. Come find out for yourself why Alpine is considered one of Texas’s BEST KEPT SECRETS.
Silver City / Grant Chamber of Commerce
Escape to Silver City, New Mexico, where there is always something unusual to enjoy! We have art galleries, museums, unique shops, fine restaurants, friendly people, beautiful scenery, and a touch of old west history. 800-548-9378 • www.silvercity.org
Arkansas Parks & Tourism
The six distinct regions of The Natural State provide travelers with many unique destinations—from thermal spas along Hot Springs National Park’s famous bathhouse row, to the charming Victorian village of Eureka Springs.
Natural Bridge Caverns
Located in the beautiful scenic Texas Hill Country, the caverns began forming around 12 million years ago. Visitors are treated to a fascinating trip back in time.
Albuquerque CVB
The true Southwest awaits you in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Come immerse yourself in our rich culture and heritage, rooted in centuries of history. Breathe in the high desert air scented with sage and piñon, and you’ll understand why Albuquerque, NM is a destination like no other.
Plano CVB
Plano, Texas—close to everything, far from ordinary. Just minutes north of Dallas, Plano offers something for everyone—great accommodations, world-class shopping, fantastic cuisine, a historical downtown district, and many attractions such as the world famous Southfork Ranch and the Plano Balloon Festival held in September.
