Sammons Center for the Arts

Sammons Jazz: To the Beat of the Drum
2024-04-03 19:30 (America/New_York) | Sammons Center for the Arts, 3630 Harry Hines Blvd., Dallas, TX, 75219, United States
A native of Houston, Texas and Director of the Roots, Jazz, American Music Program at Booker T. Washington, drummer Terence Hobdy fronts his band for the first time at Sammons Jazz. Terence Hobdy Music features Terence Hobdy on drums, Myles Tate on piano, Young Heo on bass and Quamon Fowler on Tenor Saxophone and EWI.
Known for his work with Maynard Ferguson, Doc Severson and others, drummer Stockton Helbing brings his band to Sammons Jazz again. The Stockton Helbing Quintet features Stockton Helbing on drums, David Lown on tenor saxophone, Pete Clagett on trumpet, Peter Rioux on piano and James Driscoll on bass.

Open Classical: Classical Open Mic Dallas
2024-04-02 20:00 | The Wine Therapist, 1909 Skillman St., Dallas, TX, 75206, United States
Every 1st and 3rd Tuesday at The Wine Therapist in Lakewood.
Classical Open Mic is a free and open weekly event, where professional and amateur classical musicians can play anything they desire related to classical music. From violin solos to opera arias to string quartets and horn concertos, musicians of all levels are welcomed to share their talents with the friendly and appreciative cafe audience.
A professional pianist is available to accompany you on opera arias, flute sonatas, cello concertos, you name it! They will sightread your piece, which means there are likely to be some mistakes, but it’s part of the fun of making music on the spot.
The Wine Therapist has wonderful high quality wine and beer selections. While they don’t serve food, you can order food to be delivered from any of the nearby restaurants or carry in.
How can I play?
Everybody who plays classical music is welcome to join. Sign up here to grab your slot.
All skill levels are welcomed and encouraged. There are always professional musicians who perform, as well as amateurs and students. Musicians of all levels enjoy this unique opportunity to have fun making music in front of a welcoming, receptive audience. Our goal is to provide a fun atmosphere where all can share their talents and not be afraid to be harshly judged. Mistakes are pretty common and part of the open mic experience.

WOMEN’S CHOREOGRAPHY PROJECT
2024-03-30 19:30, 2024-03-29 19:30 | Sammons Center for the Arts, 3630 Harry Hines Blvd., Dallas, TX, 75219, United States
Avant Chamber Ballet presents an exciting evening of world premieres and commissions with live music in an intimate setting that lets you experience dance up close and meet the artists after the performance. The program features new works by female-identifying choreographers who are under-represented voices in the creation process in the world of dance.
The ticket price includes a post-performance reception with an open bar and appetizers with the artists. Seating is limited to just 100 guests.

Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street
2024-03-30 19:30, 2024-03-30 14:30, 2024-03-29 19:30, 2024-03-24 14:30, 2024-03-23 19:30, 2024-03-23 14:30, 2024-03-22 19:30, 2024-03-17 14:30 and 3 more dates | Lyric Stage Studio Space, 1170 Quaker Street, Dallas, TX, 75207, United States
An infamous tale, Sweeney Todd, an unjustly exiled barber, returns to nineteenth century London, seeking vengeance against the lecherous judge who framed him and ravaged his young wife. The road to revenge leads Todd to Mrs. Lovett, a resourceful proprietress of a failing pie shop, above which, he opens a new barber practice. Mrs. Lovett’s luck sharply shifts when Todd’s thirst for blood inspires the integration of an ingredient into her meat pies that has the people of London lining up… and the carnage has only just begun!
This production is rated PG-13 for violence and blood.

Swing on a String
2024-03-23 18:00, 2024-03-16 18:00, 2024-03-09 18:00 | Sammons Center for the Arts, 3630 Harry Hines Blvd., Dallas, TX, 75219, United States
BEGINNER WORKSHOPS ARE BACK!!!
Weekly beginner workshops run from 6-8pm in the main ballroom. Intermediate and Advanced Workshops have not yet resumed, but hopefully will return soon. Topics of these workshops and their instructors change from month to month. For more information, please click on a particular week’s event page.
Beginner 6-Count Basic (Newcomer) Lessons run from 8-9pm in the main ballroom. The content of this lesson is the same every single week, and we recommend attending several of these lessons to get the basics down before attending additional workshops, etc.
Open dancing runs from 9pm-11:30pm in the main ballroom. There is a short break in the music around 10:15pm for announcements, birthday dances, and the shim sham. instructors, and are subject to their discretion.

Sammons Cabaret: Kevin Paul Hofeditz
2024-03-21 19:30 | Sammons Center for the Arts, 3630 Harry Hines Blvd., Dallas, TX, 75219, United States
Recently retired after 40 years as a university professor and administrator, Kevin Paul Hofeditz returns to his roots as an actor and singer for the next leg of his career. Brimming with wit and charm, Kevin appropriately shares lessons from his life with “It’s When All the Songs Make Sense,” a show that dares to answer the question “how do you know when you’re in love?” Professing this insight through the songs of Stephen Sondheim, Henry Mancini, and Michel LeGrand, among others, it seems as though Kevin’s journey as a teacher isn’t over just yet.

Classical Open Mic Dallas
2024-03-19 20:00, 2024-03-05 20:00 | The Wine Therapist, 1909 Skillman St., Dallas, TX, 75206, United States
Every 1st and 3rd Tuesday at The Wine Therapist in Lakewood.
Classical Open Mic is a free and open weekly event, where professional and amateur classical musicians can play anything they desire related to classical music. From violin solos to opera arias to string quartets and horn concertos, musicians of all levels are welcomed to share their talents with the friendly and appreciative cafe audience.
A professional pianist is available to accompany you on opera arias, flute sonatas, cello concertos, you name it! They will sightread your piece, which means there are likely to be some mistakes, but it’s part of the fun of making music on the spot.
The Wine Therapist has wonderful high quality wine and beer selections. While they don’t serve food, you can order food to be delivered from any of the nearby restaurants or carry in.
How can I play?
Everybody who plays classical music is welcome to join. Click the sign up link below to grab your slot.
All skill levels are welcomed and encouraged. There are always professional musicians who perform, as well as amateurs and students. Musicians of all levels enjoy this unique opportunity to have fun making music in front of a welcoming, receptive audience. Our goal is to provide a fun atmosphere where all can share their talents and not be afraid to be harshly judged. Mistakes are pretty common and part of the open mic experience.

Dallas Symphony Chamber Players
2024-03-18 19:30 - 21:30 | Caruth Auditorium at SMU, 6101 Bishop Blvd., Dallas, TX, 75205, United States
Continuing our partnership with our artistic neighbors, this performance features principal players from the Dallas Symphony Orchestra.
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DALLAS SYMPHONY CHAMBER PLAYERS
Alexander Kerr, violin
Anastasia Markina, piano
Daniel Hawkins, horn
Stephanie Key, clarinet
Ted Soluri, bassoon
Nicolas Tsolainos, bass
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Mikhail Glinka: Trio Pathétique in D minor
Leos Janacek: Violin Sonata JW VII/7
Richard Strauss: Till Eulenspiegels einmal anders! (arranged for five instruments by Franz Hasenöhrl)
Johannes Brahms: Trio for Violin, Horn and Piano in E-flat Major, Op. 40
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Continuing our partnership with our artistic neighbors, this performance features principal players from the Dallas Symphony Orchestra
Season subscriptions for the 2023/2024 season are available for purchase!

"Mystique" - 5th Hallam Family Concert
2024-03-16 15:00 - 16:30 | Central Commons, 4711 Westside Dr, Dallas, TX, 75209, United States

GDYO Young Virtuosi
2024-03-10 20:00 | Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center, 2301 Flora St., Dallas, TX, 75201, United States

PLATINUM: Stars
2024-03-10 15:00 - 17:00 | Moody Performance Hall, 2520 Flora St., Dallas, TX, 75201, United States
Stars, the second performance of our 20th Anniversary PLATINUM Season, gathers inspiration from the full solar eclipse visiting us in April 2024.

Program

Peggy Stuart Coolidge, Spirituals in Sunshine and Shadow

To be revealed, Community Concerto Competition Winner

John Williams, Star Wars Suite
I. Main Title
II. Princess Leia’s Theme
III. Imperial March
IV. Yoda’s Theme
V. Throne Room
VI. End Title

Rainbow Rhapsody Charity Concert and Dinner
2024-03-07 19:00 - 22:00 | The Filter Building, 2810 White Rock Road, Dallas, TX, 75214, United States
Get ready to be dazzled by a vibrant symphony of colors at this black-tie gala. Enjoy music, food & entertainment while supporting Pride!

Sammons Jazz: Remembrance
2024-03-06 19:30 | Sammons Center for the Arts, 3630 Harry Hines Blvd., Dallas, TX, 75219, United States
Due to unexpected changes, Heather Paterson & Straight Ahead has been rescheduled to Fall 2024
The Jennifer Barnes Quartet features the smooth alto stylings of Jennifer Barnes. As the current Director of Vocal Jazz at the University of North Texas and a renowned arranger, Jennifer’s performances are a master class of the jazz voice art form. She will be joined by Myles Tate on piano, Paul Briggs on bass, and Quincy Davis on drums.
Vocalist Sandra Kaye, referred to by her fans as the “first lady of Dallas Cabaret”, comes to the stage reminding us of the era of great jazz vocalists like Dinah Washington. Sandra Kaye & A Few Good Men includes Sandra Kaye on vocals, Lou Harlas on bass, Mike Garvey on piano and Andrew Griffith on drums.

A Glance to the Past
2024-03-04 19:30 | First Unitarian Church, 4015 Normandy Ave, Dallas, TX, 75205, United States
Melinda Wagner ✦ Willowspeak (2019) for piano trio
Angelica Negrón ✦ Technicolor (2008) for harp and fixed electronics
Sergei Prokofiev ✦ Sonata for Flute & Piano Op. 94 (1943)
Sungji Hong ✦ Et Descendit (2015) for flute, viola & harp
Kenji Bunch ✦ Megalopolis (2017) for string quartet & percussion
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Yanga
2024-03-03 14:30, 2024-03-02 19:30 | Latino Cultural Center, 2600 Live Oak St., Dallas, TX, 75204, United States
