Bring your family to The Palm  on Sunday, April 8 and enjoy a special 3-Course Easter Prix Fixe  dinner. The Easter Menu is available for dinner on Sunday, April 8, at all Palm locations excluding Palm One, London, Mexico City, San Juan and the Palm Bar & Grille at JFK Airport.

Sunday, April 8, 2012
Three Course Easter Prix Fixe Menu
$58.90 per person*
Reservations are required. Click here to make your Easter reservation >

First Course

(choice of)
Classic Caesar Salad – garlic focaccia croutons and parmigiano reggiano

Lobster Bisque – fresh lobster meat, cream and brandy

Mixed Green Salad - romaine, iceberg, baby greens, cucumber, carrots, radish, scallions and cherry tomatoes tossed in garlic vinaigrette

Second Course

(choose your favorite Classic Combination)
Single Cut Filet Mignon Paired With Your Choice Of:

Bacon Wrapped Scallops with a balsamic and basil reduction

Panko Crusted Fried Shrimp with a sweet chili sauce

Jumbo Shrimp Bruno jumbo shrimp française sautéed in a dijon mustard sauce

Jumbo Lump Crab Cake with chipotle tartar sauce and mango salsa

 Third Course

(choice of)
New York Style Cheesecake with  raspberry sauce

Crème Brulée with vanilla bean custard

*Price does not include tax or gratuity. No substitutions.

Young King Arthur
Dallas Children’s Theater
March 9–April 1 , 2012

Kathy Burks—Theatre of Puppetry Arts presents a story steeped in British legend and myth.  The beloved story of a boy whose destiny to become king unfolds before your eyes in this world premiere puppet production. Who will pull the sword from the stone?

This show is enjoyed by ages 5 and up

Order your tickets for Young King Arthur from the Dallas Children’s Theater Box Office.

The United States Army Field Band & Soldiers’ Chorus, The Musical Ambassadors of the Army – Washington, DC

Saturday, March 17, 2012 – 7:30pm
Allen Performing Arts Center at Allen High School [map]
300 Rivercrest Blvd. – Allen, Texas

To request FREE tickets for this concert, visit:  Dallas Wind Symphony

All seating for this special event is General Admission – first-come, first-served seating. The US Army Field Band has requested that all patrons be seated no later than 7:15 pm for the concert. Any unclaimed, empty seats will be released at this time. Even if you are holding tickets for the performance, there is no guarantee you will have a seat if your party is not seated by 7:15 pm.

Handicap seating is available. However, please keep in mind that it is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Handicap seating cannot be reserved for this performance. Free parking is accessible directly off Rivercrest in front of APAC.

For dining information in Allen, go to http://www.visitallentexas.com

To learn more about the US Army Field Band – http://www.usarmyband.com

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Opera Insights: The Lighthouse presented by The Dallas Opera Guild

March 4, 2012

This is your opportunity to gain inside knowledge about the inaugural production of the new chamber opera series The Lighthouse by Peter Maxwell Davies.  This extended edition of Opera Insights will include a discussion about the composer and a presentation from the production team about the technical challenges, in addition to the normal panel discussion with the cast.

3:00pm — Discussion with Michael Heaston, Head of Music Staff & Assistant Conductor for the Dallas Opera. Joined by Wayne Lee Gay, a longtime classical music critic who currently contributes to D Magazine’s arts blog while teaching in the English department at the University of North Texas and also writing fiction. Moderated by Dallas Opera General Director & CEO Keith Cerny.

3:30pm — Presentation from Drew Field, Technical Director for the Dallas Opera

4:00pm — Panel discussion with the cast and Dallas Theater Center Artistic Director, Kevin Moriarty, moderated by TDO Artistic Director Jonathan Pell.

FREE, open to public, RSVP at rsvp@dallasopera.org or by calling 214.443.1000.  Hamon Hall, Winspear Opera House at the AT&T Performing Arts Center 

The Dallas Opera Guild Annual Vocal Competition

March 10, 2012

The Dallas Opera Guild Vocal Competition is an event not to be missed. Talented young singers with a Texas connection compete for prestige and financial support to pursue their operatic careers. Stay all day and vote for your favorite to win The People’s Choice Award!

This event is FREE & open to the public. Semifinals– 11:30am to 4:00pm; Final competition
 7:30pm. Main Stage, Winspear Opera House, AT&T Performing Arts Center

FREE parking for semi-finals generously offered by the AT&T Performing Arts Center in the Lexus Red Garage, located directly beneath the Winspear Opera House. Reduced rate offered for finals by visiting dallasopera.org/vocalcompetition.

Doctor Miracle at the Latino Cultural Center

March 10, 2012

A hilarious 1-act opera by Georges Bizet about a young man’s quest to marry his true love, the mayor’s daughter. He must disguise himself as a servant who makes a “poison” omelet, and as a doctor who saves the family — all for the sake of true love. Will the happy couple ever marry?

This event is FREE and open to public on March 10, 2012, at noon, at the Latino Cultural Center

The Lighthouse

March 16, 17, 18, 2012

Conducted by Nicole Paiement and staged by DTC Artistic Director Kevin Moriarty in his opera debut, The Lighthouse  is an eerie and compelling 1979 thriller based on the mysterious disappearance of a trio of lighthouse keepers off the Scottish coast.

What happened in the lighthouse, and how did three experienced men vanish without a trace? The plot of this chamber opera serves up both supernatural and psychological explanations in equal measure, as Peter Maxwell Davies’ intense, atmospheric and haunting music carries us on the tide to another world!

Tickets start at $49. Order your tickets online at dallasopera.org/lighthouse  or call the box office at 214.443.1000. Save 10% off single ticket prices with promo code Lighthouse10!

March 16th & 17th at 7:30 pm, March 18 at 2:00 pm on the Main Stage of the Wyly Theater at the AT&T Performing Arts Center.

ARTsPARK

March 24, 2012
12pm to 4pm

The Dallas Opera is proud to participate in the 3rd annual ARTsPARK,  an open door to the arts at NorthPark Center (from Dillard’s Court to Nordstrom Court). Meet representatives from 50 different arts organizations, watch free performances from the various organizations, and learn about the arts in your city and the many ways you can enjoy them. The Dallas Opera’s booth will feature “Make Your Own Magic Flute” papercraft.

The Importance of Arts in Education

March 27, 2012

The Dallas Opera is proud to present the next conversation in the quarterly series, The General Director’s Roundtable, featuring timely and in-depth discussion of issues affecting opera, contemporary audiences, and the greater performing arts community today. The brainchild of Dallas Opera General Director & CEO Keith Cerny, this series seeks to bring together the most knowledgeable voices in their fields, both local and national, in a genuine quest for answers.

Joining the Dallas Opera for a local perspective will be LeAnn Binford, Director, Creative Learning Workforce at Big Thought, Inc. Moderating the conversation will be Peter Simek, Arts Editor for D Magazine. Please  be part of the conversation.

The event is FREE, but seating is limited.  Please RSVP  at rsvp@dallasopera.org or call 214.443.1000. The event starts at 6:30pm at Hamon Hall, Winspear Opera House, AT&T Performing Arts Center.

The Dallas Theater Center has the cure to Spring Break Boredom. In March, they will present two new productions that will appeal to both children and parents. This month’s productions take you on a trip to England and to Canada with the boy who would be king and a young girl who always sees the good in people.

Young King Arthur

March 9 to April 1, 2012

Kathy Burks Theatre of Puppetry Arts presents a wonderful tale of adventure. Steeped in British legend and myth, the beloved story of a boy whose destiny to become king unfolds before your eyes in this World Premiere puppet production. Who will pull the sword from the stone?

Kathy Burks Theatre of Puppetry Arts has  presented original puppet plays as part of DCT’s season since 1996.  Most notable of these collaborations was this year’s The Velveteen Rabbit  and  Goodnight Moon.

Enjoyed by ages 5 and up. Adapted for the Puppet Stage by B. WOLF

Anne of Green Gables

March 23  to April 1, 2012

Based on the beloved books by L.M. Montgomery, Anne of Green Gables follows the trials and triumphs of the spirited Anne Shirley. One of Canada’s most enduring family classic, travel northeast to Prince Edward Island and fall in love with one of literature’s most unforgettable young heroines all over again.

When Marilla and Matthew Cuthbert of Prince Edward Island, send for a boy orphan to help them out at the farm. What they get is Anne Shirley, a redheaded 11-year-old girl who can talk anyone under the table. Her sunny nature and quirky imagination quickly win over her reluctant foster parents. Anne’s feisty spirit soon draws many friends–and much trouble–her way. Lucy Maud Montgomery’s series of books about Anne have remained classics since the early 20th century. Her portrayal of this feminine yet independent spirit has given generations of girls a strong female role model.

Enjoyed by ages 10 and up. Adapted for the stage by R. N. Sandberg

Order your tickets for the Dallas Children’s Theater online at: www.dct.org/shows/ticketinformation

Take a break at the Gaylord Texan. A Spring Break! The Gaylord Texan is offering a fabulous special rate of $159 per night * for Texas residents.

The rate is only available on select dates through April 28, 2012.  By taking advantage of these exclusive web-only rates starting at $159*, now it’s even easier for Texas residents to experience all the splendor that makes the Gaylord Texan a vacation destination in itself.

Just steps outside your room, underneath their climate-controlled and regionally themed atriums are some of the most distinctive and delicious world-class restaurants, unique recreation options, and the type of activities, sights and sounds that make any escape to Gaylord Texan a getaway you’ll remember always.

Paradise Springs

The Gaylord Texan’s western-themed 10-acre resort pool & lazy river complex, Paradise Springs will  delight your entire family with entertaining water features, tasty cuisine, outdoor lawn games, and sun bathing decks. Grab an inner tube to begin your relaxing journey down a 600-foot-long winding lazy river or start soaking up the sun on one of the family style rounds.

Spring Break with Friends from Madagascar

March 9, 10, 16 and 17, 2012

Spend Spring Break with Friends from Madagascar and get set for appearances by characters including Alex, King Julien, Gloria and the Penguins from the DreamWorks animated movie, Madagascar.

*Available for residents of Texas. Per night, plus tax, resort fee and parking. Rates vary by date. Pre-payable; non-refundable. Limited availability and subject to blackout dates. Proof of (state) residency required at time of check-in. Not retroactive or valid in conjunction with other offers or groups. Other restrictions may apply.