Friday, October 28th, 2011 at
10:00 am
Sunday, October 30, 2011
12 – 4 p.m.
One Arts Plaza
1722 Routh St.
Dallas, TX 75201-2535
Admission is free and open to the public.
As part of the Dallas Arts District’s Art in October Celebration, One Arts Plaza will host its second annual Fall Block Party on Sunday, October 30, 2011 from 12 pm to 4 pm. You and your family will enjoy a variety of live entertainment featuring Hunter Sullivan and his jazz band and specialty food and drink demonstrations from foodie favorites Tei-An, The Commissary, Screen Door, Fedora and Jorge’s.
Bring the kids, because there will be plenty of family friendly activities like face painting. Downtown dwellers and nearby residents can also stroll through the farmer’s market vendors, located throughout the plaza and taste a variety of food and drink samples from local favorites including Ben E. Keith beer, John McClung Hasty Bake Grills demonstrations, Virtuoso wine, Round Rock honey and Jorge’s cigar bar. Additionally SPCA of Texas will be on-site and dog owners can bring their canine friends out for the dog Halloween costume contest!
- Fall Block Party at One Arts Plaza
The One Arts Plaza restaurant bar managers will kick off the afternoon with a creative Halloween Spirits competition at 1 p.m. and Hunter Sullivan will hit the stage at 2 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.
About One Arts Plaza
Located at the eastern edge of the Dallas Arts District at the end of Flora Street (1722 Routh Street), One Arts Plaza is a downtown destination for luxury urban living, business, dining and entertainment. Restaurants include Jorge’s Tex-Mex Café, Screen Door, Fedora, The Commissary and Tei-An.
Wednesday, October 26th, 2011 at
7:02 am
Spend the evening at the Winspear Opera House and listen to an intimate conversation with Wendy Perron, editor in chief of Dance Magazine and the legendary dancer, Judith Jamison as she shares insights and inspirations that have shaped her one-of-a-kind journey through dance.
To order your $20 tickets, use the Promo Code: DANCERS
Tickets must be purchased by October 31, 2011
Click HERE to order your tickets
Lauded dancer and choreographer Judith Jamison has enjoyed a career most performers only dream about. Plucked from obscurity by acclaimed choreographer Agnes de Mille in 1964, Jamison quickly made a name for herself on stage. She became principal dancer for the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater (AAADT) in 1967, and has performed with celebrated dancers Mikhail Baryshnikov and Alexander Godunov. Jamison spent the ‘80s starring on Broadway and choreographing her own works. When Alvin Ailey died in 1989, she was named artistic director of AAADT.
Friday, October 21st, 2011 at
7:18 am
The fall weather in Dallas is beautiful and it will be a perfect weekend for Art of Knox this Saturday, October 22, 2011. The event celebrating the beautiful fall season and cooler temperatures at the popular restaurant and shopping district takes place from 4 to 8 p.m.
Activities throughout the day will include live music by Live80 and Special Edition Band, interactive art, food and beverages from Abacus, Ziziki’s, Chili’s, On the Border, Villa O, Milestone Culinary Arts Center and more. Be there for the promotions and demonstrations from area retailers and raffles throughout the event benefitting the Friends of the Katy Trail You might even win the iPad 2 that is up for grabs!
Thursday, October 20th, 2011 at
6:50 am
Don’t miss this special five-course dinner featuring Steel’s creative cuisine paired with exceptional French-style wines from Sonoma’s Sanglier Cellars. Chelsea Alexander, General Manager of Sanglier, will be on hand to present the wines and answer your questions.
Sanglier’s Kemp Vineyard
Freach for “Wild Boar” (which are prevalent in French vineyards), Sonoma’s Sanglier produces Rhone-style wines that are food-friendly. Texas natives Glenn and Melissa Alexander went to Sonoma County to pursue a dream of building a life drawing on the traditions of France and the bounty of California.
The entire family is actively engaged in producing wines from family farmed vineyards. From Pinot Noir in the Russian River Valley to Grenache on the flanks of Spring Mountain, the Alexander Family is making wine that reflects a sense of place, tradition, and joy.
Sanglier Wine Dinner – Tuesday October 25th
5 Courses of Steel’s Signature Cuisine with an Asian Flair
Paired with Exceptional Wines From Sanglier Cellars – $85/Guest
View the full Sanglier Wine Dinner Menu (pdf)
The Reception starts at 6:30pm and the cost is $85 per person. Reservations are required. Make your reservations today by calling 214-219-9908.
Other Events at Steel
Half Priced Sushi Social Hour at Steel
Every Monday & Tuesday, Thursday & Friday – 5:30 to 7:00pm in the Steel lounge you can enjoy a select list of sushi rolls and Nigiri sushi at half off the regular price. They also have a good selection of affordably priced small plates and featured wines by the glass.
Steel Dallas - 214/219-9908 – 3180 Welborn Avenue (Oak Lawn at Cedar Springs), Dallas TX
Wednesday, October 19th, 2011 at
7:00 am
Come to Cyclone Anaya’s in October and enjoy the great drink specials and you won’t want to miss Cyclone Anaya’s Annual Halloween Contest and Party on Saturday, October 29, 2011. The winners will receive Cyclone Anaya’s gift cards.
1st Place – $300
2nd Place – $200
3rd place – $100
October Drink Features Cyclone Anaya’s
Hornitos Vallarta: Made with Hornitos reposado, triple sec, cranberry juice, lime juice & agave nectar. Served up or on the rocks.
Hornitos Skinny Margarita: Made with your choice of Hornitos plata or Hornitos reposado, agave Nectar & fresh lime juice.
Coco Lime Verde: Made with Cruzan Coconut rum, Coco real, fresh lime juice & Cyclone’s rita mix. Served up or on the rocks.
Cyclone Anaya’s Mexican restaurants serve an upscale variety of hand-made gourmet menu items, carefully prepared from scratch, using only the finest ingredients. Their menu showcases a wonderful blend of the traditional and the modern. Delicious items like the Lobster Enchiladas in Chardonnay cream sauce, Lump Crab Nachos, or the Carolina’s Mixed Grill are the hallmarks of Cyclone Anaya’s exciting approach to food.
Cyclone Anaya’s Dallas Locations
Oaklawn
214-420-0030
3211 Oak Lawn Ave. @ Hall St.
Prestonwood
214-389-6280
5225 Beltline Road @ Montfort
Fairview
972-549-0040
Hwy 75N @ Stacy Road
Friday, October 14th, 2011 at
7:00 am
Visit the Heard Museum in McKinney, TX on October 22,2011 from 6:00 to 10:00 pm for a family friendly, safe environment to experience the joy of trick-or-treating that many of us experienced as children. Halloween at the Heard will be spooky! Kids will trick-or-treat on the Dinosaurs Live! Live-Sized Animatronic Dinosaurs trail and have the opportunity to participate in a costume contest (for kids ages 12 & under).
A Spooky Evening of Fun Activities
- Watch the PG-Rated movie Night at The Museum – Battle of the Smithsonian on the Heard’s outdoor Amphitheater stage.
- 94.9 KLTY will be live on-site from 6 pm – 8 pm.
- For those who dare: take a trail detour after the movie through our “Haunted Forest” where you may encounter a ghost or creature of the night!
- See the newest indoor exhibit, Animal Superheroes, featuring the special abilities of their animal ambassadors.
- Walk through the outdoor exhibit, Animals of the World, which will be open until dusk!
- Take photos in your costumes with a photo made at the Clix Photography booth!
- Concessions will be available, including grilled hot dogs provided by Whole Foods Market, popcorn, soda/water, chips, & candy!
- Guests may also bring their own picnic dinner and non-alcoholic beverages.
Tickets sell out each year, so order yours as soon as possible.. See heardmuseum.org for more details.
Monday, October 10th, 2011 at
7:00 am
From October 10-16, 2011, during Spa Week some of the most prominent day spas, medical spas, resort spas, yoga and Pilates studios and other health and fitness centers will offer 2-3 exclusive services for a special discounted price of $50 each.
From acne zapping laser-facials, pain alleviating trigger-point massages, and meditating yoga classes to nutritional counseling sessions, Spa Week offers an experience specific to the unique wellness needs of everyone. The highly anticipated beauty and health event will feature the most contemporary and cutting-edge services available to help jumpstart and maintain optimal health.
Dallas/Fort Worth Participating Spas
To take advantage of Spa Week, register on SpaWeek.com for exclusive information on participating spas in your area and their $50 services. Spas will book up early during SpaWeek.com, so it is recommended that spa-goers sign up in advance and book their appointments soon.
