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SUMMARY:Classical Open Mic Dallas
DESCRIPTION:Now EVERY Tuesday at The Wine Therapist in Lakewood. \nClassical 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. \nA 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. \nThe 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. \nHow can I play? \nEverybody who plays classical music is welcome to join. Click the sign up link on our website to grab your slot. \nAll 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.
URL:https://sammonsartcenter.org/event/classical-open-mic-dallas-7/2024-11-05/
LOCATION:The Wine Therapist\, 1909 Skillman St.\, Dallas\, TX\, 75206\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classical,Other Events,Partner Events
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SUMMARY:REFLECTION: Travel Guide to Nicaragua
DESCRIPTION:REGIONAL PREMIERE \nComposed by Michael Gordon \nDirected by Sam Brukhman \nTravel Guide to Nicaragua by acclaimed composer Michael Gordon is a deeply personal and reflective work that unravels the hidden layers of his family’s Jewish heritage. After the passing of his grandmother\, a Holocaust survivor\, Gordon uncovers the complex history of his family’s journey across continents. This composition weaves fragmented memories and unspoken truths\, offering a poignant meditation on identity\, memory\, and legacy. \nGordon’s work blends Jewish and Nicaraguan musical influences to create a unique soundscape that invites listeners to engage with the silences and stories that shape our understanding of the past. Praised by The New York Times for his ability to reveal “unspoken truths\,” Travel Guide to Nicaragua challenges audiences to reflect on the lasting impact of heritage\, migration\, and survival. \nThis profound exploration of personal history serves as both a tribute to Gordon’s family and an invitation for audiences to contemplate the untold stories within their own lives. \nRun Time: ONE (1) hour + Post-show talkback (25 minutes)\nNo intermission
URL:https://sammonsartcenter.org/event/reflection-travel-guide-to-nicaragua/2024-11-08/
LOCATION:Dallas Holocaust & Human Rights Museum\, 300 N. Houston St.\, Dallas\, TX\, 75202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Choir,Orchestra,Other Events,Partner Events,Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241109T150000
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SUMMARY:Hallam Concert - November
DESCRIPTION:Basically Beethoven favorites MAKE Trio with guest Stas Chernyshev. \nAbout Basically Beethoven Hallam Concerts  \nThe Basically Beethoven Hallam Concerts are a series of free chamber music concerts on Saturday afternoons at 3\, at Central Commons\, monthly from October—May (excluding December). Each concert features local professional performers who play in a wide range of ensembles. \nThis concert series began in 1984 as Bancroft Family Concerts through a partnership with the Dallas Museum of Art. The free admission and daytime time slot of the concerts were expressly chosen to support Basically Beethoven’s commitment to provide professional chamber music to those who would not traditionally be able to attend—particularly older adults and families with children. For nearly four decades\, the concerts have consistently attracted full-capacity audiences. Musicians frequently include members of  the Dallas and Fort Worth symphonies\, the Dallas Opera orchestra\, other professional ensembles\, and faculty members from local universities such as Southern Methodist University and the University of North Texas. \nThey are completely free of charge and open to all ages.
URL:https://sammonsartcenter.org/event/hallam-concert-november/
LOCATION:Central Commons\, 4711 Westside Dr\, Dallas\, TX\, 75209\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classical,Classical Chamber Music,Other Events,Partner Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241109T180000
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SUMMARY:Swing on a String
DESCRIPTION:WORKSHOPS ARE BACK!!! \nWeekly 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. \nBeginner 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. \nOpen 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. \nPricing \n\nWeekly workshops\, Free for Members\, $5 for Non-Members.\nBeginner 6-Count Basic (Newcomer) Lessons\, Free with admission to the dance.\nSocial Dance\, $9 of Members\, $12 for Non-Members.
URL:https://sammonsartcenter.org/event/swing-on-a-string-8/2024-11-09/
LOCATION:Sammons Center for the Arts\, 3630 Harry Hines Blvd.\, Dallas\, TX\, 75219\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance,Other Events,Partner Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Dallas Swing Dance Society":MAILTO:dsds-board-of-directors@dsds.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241109T193000
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SUMMARY:Forever For A Moment
DESCRIPTION:“Forever For A Moment” is a one-of-a-kind art and dance experience\, performance\, and fundraising event. \nGrab a drink and enjoy light bites as a series of dance performances unfolds in the Dallas Contemporary’s large gallery. Through a world-premiere choreographic work\, the dancers create live motion paintings with their movements. A unique two-dimensional representation of fleeting choreography is captured in lasting visual form. \nThe motion paintings are then cut into small format pieces and framed on-site. Pick out your favorite and leave the event with a beautiful one-of-a-kind piece of the performance. \nThe show will feature live music by DJ and electronic music composer Elkin Pautt with world-premiere choreography by Diana Crowder and the dancers of Pegasus Contemporary Ballet. The collaborative evening will also showcase a curated selection of artwork highlighting emerging and established artists from the Nostalgia and Noise collective. Join us as we explore themes of impermanence\, living presently\, and the power of shared experience. \nThis immersive performance and fundraising event will launch Pegasus Contemporary Ballet’s 24/25 season with dance\, art\, beverages\, light bites\, and live music. \nPegasus Contemporary Ballet is a 501c3 non-profit. Donations made at or prior to the event are tax deductible and support our 24/25 season as a pioneering force in dance. To continue elevating Dallas as a destination for the world’s top artists to create in this field\, we rely on the support of our community and patrons. Every contribution makes a valuable impact in bringing our unique performances to life. \n———————- \nTicket Details \nGeneral Admission: $65 \nVIP: $100 \nVIP Package: $285 \nAll tickets include open bar and light bites. \nVIP tickets include: \n\nfirst pick of motion painting pieces\na separate VIP bar\nearly entry for an exclusive pre-show look\n\nVIP Package includes: \n\ntwo VIP tickets\none motion painting piece\n\nMotion painting pieces: Purchase in advance or at the event $125 // $85 as part of the VIP Package
URL:https://sammonsartcenter.org/event/forever-for-a-moment/
LOCATION:The Dallas Contemporary\, 161 Glass St\, Dallas\, TX\, 75207\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance,Other Events
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SUMMARY:REFLECTION: Travel Guide to Nicaragua
DESCRIPTION:REGIONAL PREMIERE \nComposed by Michael Gordon \nDirected by Sam Brukhman \nTravel Guide to Nicaragua by acclaimed composer Michael Gordon is a deeply personal and reflective work that unravels the hidden layers of his family’s Jewish heritage. After the passing of his grandmother\, a Holocaust survivor\, Gordon uncovers the complex history of his family’s journey across continents. This composition weaves fragmented memories and unspoken truths\, offering a poignant meditation on identity\, memory\, and legacy. \nGordon’s work blends Jewish and Nicaraguan musical influences to create a unique soundscape that invites listeners to engage with the silences and stories that shape our understanding of the past. Praised by The New York Times for his ability to reveal “unspoken truths\,” Travel Guide to Nicaragua challenges audiences to reflect on the lasting impact of heritage\, migration\, and survival. \nThis profound exploration of personal history serves as both a tribute to Gordon’s family and an invitation for audiences to contemplate the untold stories within their own lives. \nRun Time: ONE (1) hour + Post-show talkback (25 minutes)\nNo intermission
URL:https://sammonsartcenter.org/event/reflection-travel-guide-to-nicaragua/2024-11-09/
LOCATION:Dallas Holocaust & Human Rights Museum\, 300 N. Houston St.\, Dallas\, TX\, 75202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Choir,Orchestra,Other Events,Partner Events,Theater
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SUMMARY:Jazz Orchestra with Jazzmeia Horn & Texins Jazz Band
DESCRIPTION:The Texins Jazz Band has a 38-year history of producing concerts featuring great guest artists. The next guest is an internationally acclaimed artist\, Jazzmeia Horn. In 2017\, Horn released her first album. Entitled A Social Call\, it was ranked #1 for 2017 on the JazzWeek website\, and earned Horn her first Grammy nomination in 2018. She performed at the 60th Grammy Award Ceremony on January 28\, 2018. Her follow-up album\, Love & Liberation\, earned Horn her second Grammy nomination in 2020 for best jazz vocal album. \nTexins Jazz Band is a full 18-piece community big band based in Dallas\, TX. The band is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1986 at Texas Instruments in Dallas. The majority of band members have STEM based degrees and careers (Science\, Technology\, Engineering\, Math). The band is under the musical direction of Bill Centera. Texins Jazz Band is funded in part by the City of Richardson through the City of Richardson Cultural Arts Commission. \nThe Greater Dallas Youth Orchestra (GDYO) Jazz Orchestra will open the show. Founded in 1972\, the Greater Dallas Youth Orchestra is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing music education and performance opportunities that foster musical excellence\, cultivate learning\, encourage creativity\, inspire self-motivation\, and develop social skills. GDYO has grown from a single orchestra of 35 members to a program of over 450 talented musicians\, ages 6 to 18. GDYO students come from over 150 different schools from 50 different communities. The GDYO Jazz Orchestra is under the direction of Kris Berg.
URL:https://sammonsartcenter.org/event/jazz-orchestra-with-jazzmeia-horn-texins-jazz-band/
LOCATION:Eisemann Center for Performing Arts\, 2351 Performance Dr\, Richardson\, TX\, 75082\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classical,Orchestra,Other Events,Partner Events
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