Free Tickets Contest

Ready to win some easy tickets? I have 5 pairs of tickets to give away to the Ken Burns lecture at the Brinker International Forum. The tickets go to the first 5 people to comment on this post about why they want to see this lecture. Just make sure your username or comment has an email where I can contact you on how to get your tickets.

The show is March 31st 2009, so this coming Tuesday.

Details:
Since his Academy Award-nominated Brooklyn Bridge in 1981, Ken Burns has directed and produced some of the most acclaimed historical documentaries ever made. The War, demonstrates that in extraordinary times, there are no ordinary lives. His series of epic documentaries began with the landmark television series The Civil War and continued with Baseball and Jazz, a film that explores the birth of jazz music. He will preview his most recent film on America’s National Parks March 31st at 8pm at the Meyerson Symphony Center as a part of the Brinker International Forum.

Legal mumbo jumbo: I have 5 pairs of tickets (going in pairs only). First come-first serve. No crying if you don't make the cut. Multiple posts don't get you multiple tickets. The lecture is in Dallas, so don't post if you live in Sri Lanka, m'kay. Thanks goes to Erin at the Dallas Center for the Performing Arts for providing the tickets.

Guy Davis at Screen Door

Winemaker's Dinner Event With Guy Davis at Screen Door in One Arts Plaza. The KRLD Dinner Club will showcase the best that the North Texas wine and culinary scenes have to offer. Guy Davis, the founder and winemaker of Davis Family Vineyards will be the guest of honor for the first event.Monday, March 30. at the Screen Door restaurant from 7:00 - 9:30 pm. $125 per person (includes tax and gratuity). Space limited to 95 guests.

Source: www.localwineevents.com

Spann Vineyards Wine Dinner

Join us at Dali as we welcome special guest, and wine maker, Peter Spann, Thursday, April 2, 2009.

A former Dallas native, Peter Spann showcases his highly acclaimed wines from Sonoma County. Dali Executive Chef Joel Harloff will be pairing a memorable five-course menu with the following wines:

Chardonnay-Viognier Blend Sonoma County 2005,
Mo Zin (42% Zinfandel, 30% Mourvedre, 20% Petite Sirah, 8% Syrah),
Merlot Sonoma County 2005 (85% Merlot, 15% Cab Sauv),
Charbono 2005,
and his most acclaimed wine,
Mo Jo Sonoma County 2005 (50% Sangiovese, 35% Cab Sauv, 10% Syrah, 3% Cab Franc and 2% Malbec)

7:00 reception to honor Peter Spann, with dinner following promptly at 7:30pm.
$75 per person, exclusive of tax & gratuity.
Reservations required as seats are limited for this special wine dinner.

Knoll Event Photos

March is Busy

If you haven't noticed, things are hopping down at One Arts. We have a lot of events going on to welcome in the spring season. Tonight Richmond Punch will be performing from 7 to 9pm. Then Friday we have the Josh Goode band, and Saturday the Paul Harrington Quartet.

Thursdays in March offer you the chance to see performers from the Dallas Black Dance Theatre. If you haven't yet seen these young men and women perform, you are really in for a treat.

Keep up with all of our events by using our calendar.

Hope to see you out there!

Our Neighbors

Check out DallasNews.com's photo slide show of the Dee and Charles Wyly Theatre. Photo by Tom Fox/DMN photo staff. Click to see slide show.

We *Heart* Renée Rouleau

Renée Rouleau celebrated her 1 year anniversary last week at in the Owners Room at One Arts.

Congratulations Renée! We hope you celebrate many, many more.

Photo by Carissa Byers

John Tesar Farewell at Dali

There was a good-bye party for John Tesar on Wednesday night at Dali Wine Bar. I wonder if T.O. will be as missed?

D Side Dish complete with photos.

Renee Rouleau in Allure

Here's a chance for you to vote for Renee Rouleau as your favorite day spa in Allure Magazine. Of course we all love Renee here at One Arts Plaza, and want to give her our support!

There are four questions, so make sure you fill out the entire ballot.

Vote for Renee

Leppert Declares Knoll Design Day

Dallas mayor Tom Leppert has declared March 5th "Knoll Design Day" marking the opening of the LEED-certified Knoll showroom at One Arts Plaza.

Read the article.

Tasting Tuesdays

I have no problem paying $100 for a bottle of single-malt Scotch, but I don't polish it off over dinner and conversation. But what about wine? With today's economy, a lot of us can't afford to drop $50-60 on a bottle of red. So, what's the best way to discover good, affordable wines?

Well here's the solution: Tuesday nights from 5:30 to 8:30pm, Dali will feature six special wines that retail for under $20. These are Paul Pinnell-approved "Gem Wines" You can come in and have a free taste of any wine, or taste all five for $10.

Knoll Thinks Green, and Gold

The new Knoll showroom at One Arts Plaza has more than just elegant style on their agenda. Knoll is looking to be LEED Gold certified by the U.S. Green Building Council. Read the Interior Design article.

Soba Noodles for You

Tina Danze at dallasnews.com gives the rundown on everything you ever wanted to know about the Japanese tradition of soba noodles. Naturally we feel that Tei An, Dallas' best new restaurant, is the perfect place to satisfy your noodle craving.

Read the Dallas News article.