Friday, June 19, 2015

It's SUMMER Block Party time at Dallas Arts District!!!

2014 Fall Block Party

Schools out for summer and it's time to celebrate with Dallas Arts District's Summer Block Party on Friday, June 19 from 6 pm. to midnight. The Crow Collection of Asian Art, Dallas Museum of Art, and Nasher Sculpture Center have special activities planned like music in the galleries, film screenings, outdoor concerts and guided tours. And of course, admission to the party and each of the museums is completely free. As you explore all that Dallas Arts District has to offer you can also enjoy gourmet food trucks along your way along with live local music, activity tables, and social media scavenger hunts. Activities include:

Crow Collection After Dark
The Crow Collection is hosting a screening of the documentary “10 Questions for the Dalai Lama” at 8 p.m. in the Grand Gallery on the second Floor.  A demonstration of printmaking with the Booker T. Washington free Tibet Club will be occurring from 6-10 p.m. outside on Flora Street. Additionally, the At Home and at Court: Chinese and Japanese Paintings will be on display during these special late night hours.

DMA Late Night
Calling all superheroes! Grab your cape and fly over to the Dallas Museum of Art to catch special screenings of Batman at 9 p.m. at the Ross Avenue Plaza and The Avengers at 9:30 pm in the Horchow Auditorium.

‘Til Midnight at the Nasher
Listen to local singer/songwriter group The Walden Twins at 6 p.m in the Nasher Garden. Next, stay around for the Austin based SXSW 2014 Rock Band of the Year Quiet Company at 7 p.m. Lastly, enjoy the film A Fish Called Wanda at 9 p.m. 

One Arts Plaza will provide FREE garage parking from 5pm - 12am for all visitors of the Dallas Arts District's SUMMER Block Party!  Stop by any of our highly acclaimed restaurants and enjoy this perfect summer weather and a quick bite to eat before heading down to all the fun activities!

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