THURSDAY'S ARE HEATING UP IN DALLAS

Are you looking for something fun and unique to do in Dallas tonight?  Look no further!!!

Tonight, and every Thursday night at the Dallas Museum of Arts is an ode to JAZZ and everything you love about JAZZ!  This Thursday, February 20th, you can enjoy Stockton Helbing, a Dallas-based drummer and composer Stockton Helbing leads his quartet through his original music. Stockton has released five albums to date, including his most recent Handprints. He has performed and recorded with a large range of artists including Maynard Ferguson, Erykah Badu, Steve Wiest, David Braid, Doc Severinsen, and many more.

Not only can you enjoy jazz but it is FREE admission!  The performance begins promptly at 6:00pm in the DMA, but you can head on over to One Arts Plaza beforehand to enjoy some lite bites and pre-event cocktails!

Valentine's at One Arts Plaza...DO YOU HAVE PLANS?

What's hot and spicy with a twist!!??

The Valentine's Day WEEKEND experience at Jorges TexMex Cafe. Be sure to visit them to celebrate with your loved one! You won't want to miss it!

Call 214-720-2211 to make your reservation today!

D Magazine...Cheap Eats: 4 Affordable Dishes at Tei-An

What a great article by D MAGAZINE!

Journalist Carol Shih of D Magazine published a great piece on One Arts very own Tei-An restaurant.  Not only can you have great ambiance and memorable food, but you can also have it at a price that won't break the bank.  Stop by Tei-An this week to enjoy a warm bowl of tonkotsu ramen, tonkatsu-pork cutlet, white seaweed salad, or zuke tamago- all under $10.

We will see you soon!

Special thanks to D MAGAZINE!

Celebrate National African American History Month With Dallas Arts District

Every February is National African American History Month and what a better way to celebrate than with the Dallas Black Dance Theateres  CULTURAL AWARENESS SERIES.

Dallas Black Dance Theatre resident choreographers Christopher Huggins and Chang Yong Sung will premiere new work utilizing history, times and cultures of Civil Rights icons Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Cesar Chavez.  This is a wonderful way for families to celebrate the heritage of Dallas' own community.  We hope to see you this weekend!

Cultural Awareness Series
Dates:   February 7, 8, 9, 2014
Times:   7:30 p.m. (Friday)
              2:00 p.m., 7:30 p.m. (Saturday)
              2:30 p.m. (Sunday)
Where:  Wyly Theatre

What's Happening in One Arts Plaza this Weekend?

Not only is One Arts Plaza excited to celebrate the Chinese New Year at the Crow Collection this Saturday, but there are a ton of other exciting things going on in Arts District that you might be interested in:

Family Concert at Winspear Opera House
This Saturday you and your family could enjoy the the Dallas Opera Orchestra conducted by Anthony Barrese.  There will be family activities in the lobby starting at 12:30pm followed by a parade of opera’s greatest hits by Mozart, Argento, Floyd, Offenbach, Gounod, and Delibes at 2pm.  Cost:  $5

Skyline 360 Tour with DCFA at Klyde Warren Park
This "standing" tour of Dallas' skyline will open your eyes into the wonderful world of Dallas' architectural heritage for the last 100 years.  The Dallas Center for Architecture will host a 20 minute tour where you'll learn about the buildings that define the Dallas skyline.  Cost: Free.  When:  Feb.1st at 2:30pm.

Meditation in the Galleries at Crow Collections
After an exciting weekend you may be in need of finding a source of relaxation.  This Sunday, February 2nd, at the Crow Collection you can learn meditation and relaxation techniques to help you center your mind, body, and spirit to prepare you for the following week.  Cost: Free.  When: 2:00pm.

Chinese New Year in Dallas' Art District!

Say Goodbye to the year of the snake and hello to the year of the horse this Saturday, February 1st, at the Crow Collection in the Dallas Arts District!  This Chinese New Year festival will surely surpass last years 10,000+ guests, and the performances every half hour will definitely amaze its audiences!

This event is FREE from 10am - 6pm.  Make it a point to grab a quick bite to eat at one of One Arts Plaza's many restaurants.  You can park at OAP and let the ART CART be your chariot to the Chinese New Year celebration at the Crow Collection!

THIS WEEK IN ONE ARTS...

WYLIE THEATER:

Mendelson Entertainment Group presents Marilyn: Forever Blonde, The Marilyn Monroe Story in Her Own Words and Music.  January 22 – 26, 2014.

WINSPEAR OPERA HOUSE:

TITAS presents Alonzo King/ Lines Ballet at 8:00PM Saturday, January 25, 2014.

PEROT MUSEUM:

The last few weeks of the Animal Inside Out exhibition.  Open September 22, 2013-February 17, 2014, Monday-Saturday, 10am-5pm and Sunday: Noon-5pm.

Reminder...Big D Climb!  One Arts will be the place to be for all participants, their friends and family, and supporters of such a great cause.