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September 2019
Morphoses
Hustle Lesson & Social Dance
$5 student with ID. $10 member. $15 nonmember.
Find out more »Walden: Nature Speaks
Swing on a String
Lindy Hop. Beginner workshop 6pm-8pm. Level-tested workshop 7pm-8pm. Beginner lesson 8pm-9pm. DJ'ed Social Dance 9pm-midnight.
Find out more »Walden: Nature Speaks
New Canon Orchestra
Brews, Bites & Beats
Local Tastes & Local Talent. Featuring Musical Guest: Stockton Helbing Performs "Famous Beats Through Pop History" Featuring craft beer tasting from three Texas breweries, food, and live music from a local favorite: Stockton Helbing. Enjoy tastings of local craft beers, sample bites from great restaurants, live music and tours of the historic Turtle Creek Pump Station. 24 oz of beer samples and food samples available, music, and free valet parking. Stockton Helbing – drums Mike Urness – guitar Justin Schenk…
Find out more »October 2019
Journalism & The Arts
Arts communicators, arts journalists and journalism students are invited to attend this free event presented by the Sammons Center. A reception with light refreshments begins at 7 p.m., followed by a panel discussion about ways that journalists and arts groups can work together more effectively. Panelists are moderator Chris Heinbaugh, VP of External Affairs at the AT&T Performing Arts Center; Anne Bothwell, Vice President Arts, KERA; Alexa Conomos, co-anchor, Morning After with Ron and Alexa; Lauren Smart, Journalist and Professor…
Find out more »December 2019
Swimming While Drowning
Recommended for ages 16 years and up.
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Appropriate for audiences 18 years and up.
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Chillin’
40 Years of Fa La La
Making Spirits Bright: Holiday Concert & Sing-along
Perfect for the young and young at heart, Making Spirits Bright features holiday music by Linda and Larry Petty and other local talent, seasonal beverages, tasty bites, and a sing-along. The event includes a fabulous holiday raffle. The grand prize is a Saks Fifth Avenue VIP Experience in Beverly Hills. Second prize is a matching set of custom opal and sapphire jewelry; third prize is a deluxe Dallas staycation. Winners will be announced at 8 p.m. Guests can also brighten…
Find out more »Swing Dance Workshops
All-levels workshop 6pm-8pm. Free-$5. Intermediate/Advanced mini-workshop 7pm-9pm. Free-$5.
Find out more »Holiday Magic Concert
With the Children's Chorus of Greater Dallas
Find out more »The Nutcracker
Christmas Caroling with Lumedia
9:30am at Caruth Haven Court, 5585 Caruth Haven, Dallas 11am at The Tradition at Lovers, 5850 East Lovers Lane, Dallas
Find out more »Swingout of 2019 Social Dance
Beginner/intermediate workshop 6pm-8pm, $0-$5. Level-tested workshops 7pm-9pm $0-$5. Social dance 8pm-midnight $12-$15.
Find out more »January 2020
Pride and Prejudice
BKSaturdays African Dance Class
Swing on a String
All-levels workshop 6pm-8pm; Intermediate/Advanced mini-workshops 7pm-8pm and 8pm -9pm; Beginner lesson 8pm-9pm; Social Dance 9pm-midnight.
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BKSaturdays African Dance Class
Swing on a String
All-levels workshop 6pm-8pm; Intermediate/Advanced mini-workshops 7pm-8pm and 8pm -9pm; Beginner lesson 8pm-9pm; Social Dance 9pm-midnight.
Find out more »GDYO Jazz with Texins Jazz Band
With special guest James Morrison
Find out more »February 2020
Swing on a String: Lindy Hop Lessons & Social Dance
All-levels workshop 6pm-8pm. Intermediate/advanced mini-workshop 7pm-8pm and 8pm-9pm. Beginner lesson 8pm-9pm. Social dance 9pm-midnight.
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The Elements
Performances at 7:30 p.m. in Hamon Hall
Find out more »Romeo & Juliet
Abyssinia
Opera: A Night of Diversitá Romance
Pay-what-you-can. Proceeds go toward scholarships.
Find out more »BKSaturdays: West African Dance Class
$10, free for children under 12 yrs
Find out more »Swing on a String: Lindy Hop Lessons & Social Dance
All-levels workshop 6pm-8pm. Intermediate/advanced mini-workshop 7pm-8pm and 8pm-9pm. Beginner lesson 8pm-9pm. Social dance 9pm-midnight.
Find out more »YPO, DSE and Sinfonietta Concert
Young Performers Orchestra, Dallas String Ensemble, Sinfonietta
Find out more »Marbriago Trio – Big Love! The Cupid Show
Name-your-own-price
Find out more »Postcards & Impressions
Pre-concert forum at 6:30 p.m.
Find out more »Amazing Grace
Performances Feb. 20-23, Feb. 28-Mar. 1, Mar. 6-8
Find out more »The House on Mango Street
Tenth Anniversary Gala: Cowboy Songs
7 p.m. each night
Find out more »Swing on a String: Lindy Hop Lessons & Social Dance
All-levels workshop 6pm-8pm. Intermediate/advanced mini-workshop 7pm-8pm and 8pm-9pm. Beginner lesson 8pm-9pm. Social dance 9pm-midnight.
Find out more »BKSaturdays: West African Dance Class
$10, free for children under 12 yrs
Find out more »Leap Day High Tea
Benefiting Voices of Change
Find out more »March 2020
Celebrate Dance! 2020
To ensure the safety and well-being of our patrons and artists, Celebrate Dance has been postponed. We hope to announce the rescheduled date soon.
Find out more »October 2020
Shakespeare and the Suffragists
VIRTUAL PERFORMANCE: Was Shakespeare a feminist? This year marks the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment, which gave many women the right to vote. To honor this historic milestone, Shakespeare Dallas explores how Shakespeare’s works influenced the fight. Register on the Shakespeare Dallas website to receive an email with the link to the performance.
Find out more »My Red Hand, My Black Hand
AUDIO PLAY: The regional premiere Dael Orlandersmith's play marks the return of the Café/Negro Series, a co-production of Cara Mia Theatre Co. and Soul Rep Theatre, and features internationally acclaimed recording artist N’Dambi. A free online concert will be streamed live after the November 7 audio performance. Visit the Cara Mia website to buy tickets.
Find out more »November 2020
Come Together: Sammons Jazz Artistic Director’s Virtual Concert
In appreciation of our members’ patience and ongoing support, the Sammons Center for the Arts premieres “Come Together: Sammons Jazz Artistic Director’s Virtual Concert" at 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, November 4, on Vimeo. Featuring Sammons Jazz Artistic Director and Steinway Artist Arlington Jones in a jazz double feature of his own compositions, the two-set, 150-minute-long performance opens with '73 Swing. Arlington, drummer Andrew Griffith, and bassist James Driscoll, who were all born in 1973, form a group reminiscent of the famed…
Find out more »Season Premiere: Under the Stars
6 p.m. Annette Strauss Square
Find out more »Simply Ballet Barre (Virtual)
On Zoom every Tuesday, 6 p.m. Register at https://www.becklesdancingco.org/copy-of-about-1
Find out more »Handel’s “Lucrezia” (Virtual)
Once purchased, ticket-buyers will receive an access link directly from American Baroque Opera Company to view the virtual performance.
Find out more »Remember. Breathe. Dream.
Only four participants allowed per 20 minute slot, so reservations are strictly enforced. Run time is one hour. No tickets sold at the door. CDC-approved masks required to be worn at all times.
Find out more »Welcome to the West (Virtual Event)
Multimedia concert film.
Find out more »What Is and What Will Be
ONLINE EVENT: Free pre-recorded concert with live, interactive elements features the MAKE Trio performing the music of Bartok, Ravel, Mihaud and Dallas composer Quinn Mason. Register via Eventbrite.
Find out more »Jacquet de la Guerre’s Le Sommeil D’Ulisse (Virtual Event)
Cantata in partnership with Indique Dance Co. Once purchased, you will receive an access link directly from American Baroque Opera Company to view the virtual performance.
Find out more »December 2020
HOPE | A Virtual Dance Experience
72-hour stream of world premieres and original music.
Find out more »Simply Ballet Barre (Virtual)
On Zoom every Tuesday, 6 p.m. Register at https://www.becklesdancingco.org/copy-of-about-1
Find out more »2020 D’JAM Legends of Jazz Awards
A virtual event honoring 2020 D’JAM (Dallas Jazz Appreciation Month) Jazz Legends for their contributions to the North Texas jazz community. The 2020 honorees are Johnny Case — Musician, John Murphy — Educator, Chuck Mandernach — Supporter and Caleb McCampbell — Innovator. To receive the Zoom link, email info@sammonsartcenter.org.
Find out more »2020 D’JAM Legends of Jazz Awards
A virtual event honoring 2020 D’JAM (Dallas Jazz Appreciation Month) Jazz Legends for their contributions to the North Texas jazz community. The 2020 honorees are Johnny Case — Musician, John Murphy — Educator, Chuck Mandernach — Supporter and Caleb McCampbell — Innovator. To receive the Zoom link, email info@sammonsartcenter.org.
Find out more »Keep It Moving (Virtual)
Class with Tina Mullone on Zoom
Find out more »Holidays Unmuted (Virtual)
Streaming on Facebook and Youtube
Find out more »Simply Ballet Barre (Virtual)
On Zoom every Tuesday, 6 p.m. Register at https://www.becklesdancingco.org/copy-of-about-1
Find out more »Hymns of Angels: A French Noel
Live stream event. Students free with code.
Find out more »Music From and Inspired by SOUL Sweepstakes
The Sammons Center, home to the long-running Sammons Jazz series, marks the December 25, 2020, release of Pixar's SOUL on Disney+, by giving away a new LP, Jon Batiste's "Music From and Inspired by SOUL." Batiste, who wrote and performed the film's jazz songs and served as a cultural consultant, may be best known for being the bandleader on "The Late Show With Stephen Colbert." Use the official entry form below for your chance to win the LP. Please note…
Find out more »Love and Joy – Virtual Holiday Concert
Concert available to watch again until 7:30 p.m. Dec. 21, 2020. Donations welcome.
Find out more »January 2021
Do No Harm (Virtual)
On demand video; rental good for 48 hours.
Find out more »Simply Ballet Barre (Virtual)
On Zoom every Tuesday, 6 p.m. Register at https://www.becklesdancingco.org/copy-of-about-1
Find out more »Hallam Family Concert: Beethoven Magnified
Preregister at www.fineartschamberplayers.org for link to performance.
Find out more »Shakespeare and the Suffragists
Virtual 27-minute performance project honoring the centennial passage of the 19th Amendment.
Find out more »Horszowski Trio
Concert ($45) or live stream ($10)
Find out more »Simply Ballet Barre (Virtual)
On Zoom every Tuesday, 6 p.m. Register at https://www.becklesdancingco.org/copy-of-about-1
Find out more »Keep It Moving (Virtual)
On Zoom every Thursday, 6 p.m. Register at https://www.becklesdancingco.org/copy-of-about-1
Find out more »February 2021
Four Course Concert: Justin Bland
Virtual lunchtime concert by an early music specialist. Register to view on Facebook and YouTube.
Find out more »Keep It Moving (Virtual)
On Zoom every Thursday, 6 p.m. Register at https://www.becklesdancingco.org/copy-of-about-1
Find out more »Simply Ballet Barre (Virtual)
On Zoom every Tuesday, 6 p.m. Register at https://www.becklesdancingco.org/copy-of-about-1
Find out more »Four Course Concert: Yvonne Smith
Virtual lunchtime concert by an early music specialist. Register to view on Facebook and YouTube.
Find out more »Four Course Concert: Patrick Dailey
Virtual lunchtime concert by an early music specialist. Register to view on Facebook and YouTube.
Find out more »Liberation Laboratory (A Filmed Play)
Co-production with Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts
Find out more »Four Course Concert: Anyango Yarbo-Davenport
Virtual lunchtime concert by an early music specialist. Register to view on Facebook and YouTube.
Find out more »Hallam Family Concert: American Voices
Preregister at www.fineartschamberplayers.org for link to performance.
Find out more »March 2021
Simply Ballet Barre (Virtual)
On Zoom every Tuesday, 6 p.m. Register at the BDC website
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