Have a delicious weekend!

Taste Addison 2011

May 20 - 22, 2011

Taste Addison offers a tasty weekend blend of food, music and family fun. This three-day festival features over 60 Addison restaurants serving generous samplings of their menus at reduced prices, national musical entertainment, celebrity chef demonstrations and wine tasting seminars, carnival rides, midway games, award-winning children's entertainment, and more.

Fri., May 20 - 6 pm to midnight $15
Sat., May 21 - Noon to midnight $5 before 5pm - $15 after 5pm
Sun., May 22 - Noon to 5 pm $5


Taste: the Competition - May 6 - June 5
The Battle Down Belt Line
Addison restaurants battle it out to create the winning plate by creating a unique menu item JUST for Taste Addison. Then you taste the entries and vote for your favorite plate online.


Chairs are NOT allowed at Taste Addison. Please leave lawn chairs, coolers and animals at home. You will not be allowed to enter the event with any of the above mentioned items. Thank you!


WHAT'S FOR DINNER?

May 6 - June 5, 2011 at various Addison Restaurants
Participating Addison restaurants will be cooking up special menu items to be featured at their restaurant before and after Taste Addison. Celebrity foodie Ted Allen will be part of the panel that will select this year's Grand Prize winner. Let your voice be heard by voting for the People's Choice. You can cast your vote for your favorite restaurant online or at the Information Booth at Taste Addison.




PARTICIPATING RESTAURANTS:



Grilled BBQ Buffalo Chicken Sandwitch
Sliced grilled chicken, hand tossed in our special buffalo sauce on a warm fresh roll. Along with fresh letuce, tomatoes, ranch and a side.


Szechuan Steak Bites
Ribeye Steak Cubed and Fried to a perfect crispy texture tossed in a blackfinn szechuan glaze garnished with sesame seeds and topped with fried parsnip strings.




Carnitas Tacos
A shredded and shopped slow roasted pork butt topped with fresh cilantro and onions, served in a flour tortilla with rice, beans, and a side of our salsa fresco.


Stuffed tenderloin with sundried apples, baby spinach, bacon and Vermont cheddar with a 40 creek whisky sauce served with sweet potato grits




Sloppy Turkey Joe
A healthy spin on an old favorite. Sloppy Joe's made with lean turkey meat and sweet low fat BBQ sauce on a whole grain mini panini. Hearty and yummy!


Monster Burrito with Slow Roasted Carnitas
Monster Burrito filled with slow roasted carnitas, spanish rice, black beans, roasted corn salsa, cilantro, red onion, pico de gallo, monterey jack cheese, and sour cream.




Heart Healthy Bowl
Steak, steak house blend, 3g mix, broccoli, carrots, cilantro, Mongo BBQ Sauce, and brown rice. All grilled to perfection.


Spiedies
Based on a recipe from the Abruzzo region of Italy, spiedies (pronounced speedies) are cubes of pork marinated for several days and then cooked on a skewer over an open fire and served either on an Italian roll on the skewer with grilled vegetables.



Meatball Pizza


Salmon Cakes




Fish Tacos
Three tacos, crispy or soft, with grilled tilapia fillet, served with rice, house salad & avocado slices


NATE'S SEAFOOD & STEAK HOUSE

Redfish on the half shell




Irish Nachos
Homemade kettle-cooked potato chips layered with diced grilled chicken and shredded cheddar cheese and then baked. Topped with fresh, diced tomatoes, diced green onions and diced jalapeno peppers and served with ketchup and ranch.


Salmon and Green Curry Pasta
A salmon fillet seared pan-fry with Thai vegetables and seasoning. Served with spicy green curry over rice noodle pasta.

Happy Cinco De Mayo!

Cinco De Mayo Big Parade & Festival


Saturday, May 7 11:00a
at Downtown Oak Cliff, Dallas, TX

The Big Parade is the largest Cinco De Mayo parade in North Texas. Come see marching bands, dance performances, school groups, and much more!

Big Parade starts at 11am and ends around 12:30pm. The festival runs from noon to 8pm at Casa Guanajuato, 1002 S. Brooklyn Street.

Easter Part 3 of 3!

Easter Gospel Sunday Brunch @ House of Blues

Sunday, Apr 24 12:30p

at House of Blues -  Dallas, TX

Join Easter Gospel Sunday Brunch at the House of Blues. Join us as we enjoy a grand BUFFET & 2 EXCITING SHOWS on April 24, 2011 @ 10am & 12:30pm. Great music, food, & fun for ALL! Tickets on sale at 214-978-2583 www.houseofblues.com, www.livenation.com. You could win a FREE weekend stay at the Hilton Anatole. read more

Price: $17 - $40

Phone: (214) 978-2583

Age Suitability: All Ages

Join Easter Gospel Sunday Brunch at the House of Blues. Join us as we enjoy a grand BUFFET & 2 EXCITING SHOWS on April 24, 2011 @ 10am & 12:30pm. Great music, food, & fun for ALL! Tickets on sale at 214-978-2583 www.houseofblues.com, www.livenation.com. You could win a FREE weekend stay at the Hilton Anatole. Sponsored in part by Hilton Anatole.

Easter Ideas Part II

 Hilton Park Cities Easter Sunday Champagne Brunch Sunday, Apr 24 11:00a to 2:00p
at Hilton Dallas/Park Cities, Dallas, TX

Featuring the Hilton Park Cities famous Breakfast Buffet with Omelet Station, Eggs Benedict, Applewood Smoked Bacon and Sausage, Vanilla French Toast and more, plus Herb Crusted Prime Rib, Chicken Wellington with Mushroom Duxelle, Blackened Talapia with Citrus Melon Salsa, Mama’s Pot Roast,Smoked Ham. read more

Price: $49.95 Adults , $20 children 5-10 , Under 5 complimentary

Featuring the Hilton Park Cities famous Breakfast Buffet with Omelet Station, Eggs Benedict, Applewood Smoked Bacon and Sausage, Vanilla French Toast and more, plus Herb Crusted Prime Rib, Chicken Wellington with Mushroom Duxelle, Blackened Talapia with Citrus Melon Salsa, Mama’s Pot Roast,Smoked Ham. Also Smoked Salmon, Sushi Rolls, Crab Claws, complimentary champagne, coffee and juice, salads, fruits, cheeses, vegetables, and desserts. Reservations are required. Complimentary valet parking.

DFW Easter Activities: Part !

Easter in the Park: Creek Craze


Sunday, Apr 17 2:00p

at Robert E. Lee Park, Dallas, TX

The banks and boulevards of Turtle Creek will spring to life at “Easter in the Park: Creek Craze” with a full afternoon of free events, activities, entertainment and the popular pet costume contest. There will be an Easter Egg Roll, entertainment by Eddie Coker, photos with a live bunny, face painting and more for children. read more

Price: Free, charge for food and beverages

Phone: (214) 526-2800

The banks and boulevards of Turtle Creek will spring to life at “Easter in the Park: Creek Craze” with a full afternoon of free events, activities, entertainment and the popular pet costume contest. There will be an Easter Egg Roll, entertainment by Eddie Coker, photos with a live bunny, face painting and more for children. Adults will enjoy music, beach volleyball, food and beverages from local restaurants and more.

Pet “Glamour Shots” will be available for pets and their owners.

http://www.turtlecreekassociation.org/index.php

Love Cooking? Us too!

Chefs on Fire
Sunday, Apr 10 10:00a to 6:00p

at The Shops at Park Lane, Dallas, TX
The Texas Chefs Association is teaming up with area firefighters & chefs to host Chefs on Fire at The Shops at Park Lane. This all-day block party features concessions from area establishments, live entertainment, fire safety education & family-friendly activities including the Chefs on Fire Grilling Competition. read more

Price: Free
Age Suitability: All Ages
The Texas Chefs Association is teaming up with area firefighters & chefs to host Chefs on Fire at The Shops at Park Lane. This all-day block party features concessions from area establishments, live entertainment, fire safety education & family-friendly activities including the Chefs on Fire Grilling Competition. Teams are comprised of one DFW chef & one DFW firefighter and will compete for a chance to win $1,000. Cook-offs will occur throughout the day culminating with a championship round.


http://www.chefsonfire.org/

U.S. Banks: Time to stop “Pretending” and start “Amending”

U.S. Banks: Time to stop “Pretending” and start “Amending”

Dallas International Flim Festival

Dallas International Film Festival

Thursday, Mar 31 7:00p


at AT&T Performing Arts Center: Winspear Opera House, Dallas, TX


Dallas International Film Festival will be held March 31- April 10, 2011. 11 days of REEL fun!
Price: $10 for tickets; passes are $250 and up


Phone: (214) 720-0555


Age Suitability: All Ages


Tags: film festival, botw_arts, springfests Dallas International Film Festival will be held March 31- April 10, 2011. 11 days of REEL fun!

THREE STEPS TO FEST



PICK


The film festival might seem overwhelming with over 200 films to choose from, but we did the hard part, watching and sitting through thousands of films to make the DALLAS International Film Festival as memorable as possible. Click here for our online box office.






PASS


Buy a money-saving festival pass or á la carte tickets in advance at the Box Office. Impulsive festival goers can grab day-of-show tickets at the various theaters. Impulsive festival goers will have priority seating at regular screenings. Passes are still available. Click here to purchase your pass today!






PLAY!


Check the map for directions to participating theaters in the Dallas area. Seating may be limited and is only guaranteed up to 20 minutes prior to the screening, even with a festival pass, so we strongly recommend arriving early to find parking, grab some popcorn, and get a seat. Sit back, let the film play, and by all means, repeat!






*Many of the films presented at the DALLAS International Film Festival have not yet been rated by the Motion Picture Association of America; please read the descriptions carefully.






**Screening times and venues subject to change.


The 2011 Festival, slated for March 31 – April 10, will be a not to be missed event. Marking the 5th Anniversary of the Fest, DIFF staff and patrons will embark on this historic Festival from the world renowned Winspear Opera House in the Dallas Arts District. Following a stellar Opening Night Screening and gala will be the next 10 days of cinema, panels, education, red carpets, concerts, discussions, parties and much more!



Fri, Apr 1st 9:30pm
Landmark’s Magnolia Theatre #4 $10.00
Fri, Apr 8th 10:00pm
Angelika Film Center Plano #3 $10.00
In feudal Japan, a group of unemployed samurai are enjoined to bring down a sadistic lord and prevent him from ascending to the throne and plunging the country into war. 13 ASSASSINS is a gritty, old-school samurai film that pulls no punches and isn’t shy about spilling blood. More...
39-A: A Travel Tale of Interminable(USA, 2010, 8 min)Shorts Competition Programs
plays in
Documentary Shorts
Sun, Apr 3rd 7:30pm
Angelika Film Center #7 $10.00
Mon, Apr 4th 9:45pm
Angelika Film Center #8 $10.00
In this insightful autobiographical mash-up of Super-8 home movies, vibrant animated cartography, and Dutch pidgin-speak, a family's 1981 vacation to the Kennedy Space Center is chronicled in exquisite detail. More...
8(USA, 2011, 8 min)Shorts Competition Programs
plays in
Shorts Program 1
Fri, Apr 1st 9:45pm
Angelika Film Center #7 $10.00
Sat, Apr 2nd 3:00pm
Angelika Film Center #6 $10.00
A daughter spends the anniversary of her father's death with her mother. More...
8 BITS(France, 2010, 7 min)Shorts Competition Programs
plays in
Midnight Shorts
Fri, Apr 1st Midnight
Angelika Film Center #7 $10.00
Sat, Apr 2nd 10:15pm
Angelika Film Center #7 $10.00
A fight between an 8-bit superhero and a high-def boss, in a retro-gaming world. More...
AA Kiss and a Promise(2011, 92 min)Special Presentations

Sun, Apr 3rd 10:00pm
Landmark’s Magnolia Theatre #4 $10.00
Tue, Apr 5th 5:00pm
Angelika Film Center #7 $10.00
David Beck, a closet sociopath, but seemingly normal man, runs the B&B with his wife Samantha, a fiery woman with masochistic tendencies. Their only tenant is an aspiring writer named Charlie Matthews, a pathological liar who has a longing to be liked by everyone. More...
Africa Diary(2011, 60 min)Special Presentations

Sun, Apr 10th 4:00pm
Highland Park Village #2 FREE
Journalist-filmmaker L.M.Kit Carson and Producer Cynthia Hargrave report a docu-series of personal journals exploring the next new stories of Africa Now. Shooting on cell-phone cameras – the NOKIA N93 and N95 – three- to five-minute digital-diaries mix together people up-close and unforgettable, facts and feelings in still-images and cinema-verite video. More...
Age of the Dragons(USA, 2011, 94 min)Community Showcase
preceded by:
Katrina's Son
Fri, Apr 1st 7:30pm
AMC NorthPark 15 -#5 $10.00
Fri, Apr 8th 4:00pm
Highland Park Village #1 $10.00
AGE OF DRAGONS is a re-imagining of Herman Melville's classic Moby Dick, set in a mythical realm where Captain Ahab and crew hunt dragons for the vitriol that powers their world. Ahab's obsession is to seek revenge on a great "White Dragon" that slaughtered his family when he was young and left his body scarred and mauled. More...
ALL FLOWERS IN TIME(Canada, USA, 2010, 14 min)Shorts Competition Programs
plays in
Midnight Shorts
Fri, Apr 1st Midnight
Angelika Film Center #7 $10.00
Sat, Apr 2nd 10:15pm
Angelika Film Center #7 $10.00
The director of TARNATIOn takes us on a guided tour through the shattered remains of memory and identity More...
Among Us(Sweden, 2010, 93 min)World Cinema

Sat, Apr 2nd 4:45pm
Angelika Film Center #8 $10.00
Mon, Apr 4th 4:00pm
Angelika Film Center #6 $10.00
Cecilia and Ernst are happily married and live a comfortable life with their son, Alexander, in Stockholm. An accident turns their whole world upside down; one that tests their faith as husband and wife and as parents. A chance encounter with a mysterious stranger, Walter, changes their lives in an amazing way. More...
Animation Competition(75 min)Animated Shorts Competition

Mon, Apr 4th 7:15pm
Angelika Film Center #7 $10.00
Tue, Apr 5th 10:00pm
Angelika Film Center #6 $10.00
Apart(USA, 2011, 110 min)Texas Competition

Sun, Apr 3rd 10:30pm
Angelika Film Center #6 $10.00
Tue, Apr 5th 7:15pm
Angelika Film Center #7 $10.00
The journey of the tragically star-cross’d Noah and Emily who, linked by a rare psychological disorder known as ICD-10 F24, delve into the dark and twisted catastrophic events of their past in order to make sense of their lives. More...
Armadillo(Denmark, 2010, 100 min)World Cinema

Fri, Apr 1st 10:30pm
Angelika Film Center #8 $10.00
Sat, Apr 2nd 5:00pm
Angelika Film Center #7 $10.00
This documentary chronicles Danish soldiers Mads and Daniel on their first mission in Afghanistan. Their platoon is stationed in Camp Armadillo, right on the front line. The soldiers are there to help the Afghan people, but as fighting gets tougher and operations increasingly hairy, Mads, Daniel and their friends become cynical, widening the gap between themselves and the Afghan civilization. More...
Arthur(100 min)Premiere Series

Wed, Apr 6th 7:30pm
Angelika Theatre 5 $10.00
Russel Brand re-invents the role of loveable billionaire Arthur Bach, an irresponsible charmer who has always relied on two things to get by: his limitless fortune and the good sense of his lifelong nanny, Hobsen, played by Helen Mirren. More...
Autumn(2011, 96 min)Indian Spotlight

Sat, Apr 9th Noon
Angelika Film Center Plano #3 $10.00
Sun, Apr 10th 1:00pm
Angelika Film Center Plano #2 $10.00
Rafiq and his family are struggling to come to terms with the loss of his older brother Tauqir, a tourist photographer, who is one of the thousands of young men who have disappeared, since the onset of the militant insurgency in Kashmir. More...
Events By Title » A » All Sections » All Genres » All Venues
= advance tickets gone; some tickets at the door just before show time
= screening today; tickets are available, but only at the door of the venue screening the film

Vist the Film Festival Website for More

ARTSCAPE- Take in the beauty!

Artscape 2011

Saturday, Mar 19 9:00a
at Dallas Arboretum, Dallas, TX

ArtScape is the Dallas Arboretum's fine art show and sale. This three-day event will be held in spring during Dallas Blooms when our garden is at its peak and so is our attendance. Dallas Blooms, running Mar 5 - Apr 10, is the premier floral festival in the SW and featured on MSNBC's top 10 things to do in America in Spring. read more

This three-day event will be held in spring during Dallas Blooms when our garden is at its peak and so is our attendance. Dallas Blooms, running Mar 5 - Apr 10, is the premier floral festival in the SW and featured on MSNBC's top 10 things to do in America in Spring. ArtScape will be held the 3rd weekend of the festival when publicity and attendance are at their highest.

15,000 attendees expected.

SPRING BREAK IDEAS! The Frog Prince- CUTE!

The Frog Prince
Today, Saturday, Mar 5 1:30p
at Dallas Children's Theater's Rosewood Center for Family Arts, Dallas, TX
Kathy Burks & Company bring their clever twist to this familiar fairy tale in a sophisticated and witty musical version that will have you looking for a frog to kiss. Will they live happily ever after?
 
See the video here. http://listings.guidelive.com/dallas-tx/events/show/126887525-the-frog-prince#ooid=ZvbzQ1MjqNy_8aNH78ZC2E0wWRUP8w0a


Enjoyed by kids 4 and up!

Price: $12 to $23 Phone: (214) 740-0051 Age Suitability: Kids and up Company bring their clever twist to this familiar fairy tale in a sophisticated and witty musical version that will have you looking for a frog to kiss. Will they live happily ever after?

Enjoyed by kids 4 and up!


The Frog Prince - Website
Categories: Puppetry, Theater




Sun, Mar 6 1:30p



Sun, Mar 6 4:30p


Fri, Mar 11 7:30p


Sat, Mar 12 1:30p


Sat, Mar 12 4:30p


Sun, Mar 13 1:30p

Diana Ross is Coming to Town!

Diana Ross Wednesday, Mar 2 8:00p
at Majestic Theatre, Dallas, TX

The word icon is thrown about liberally, most times quite undeservedly. That has never been the case for Diana Ross, who attained that status long before it was trendy. As part of the Motown firmament with the Supremes and as a solo star, she’s always been a singer who stood out from the rest via her signature glamour, vocals and mane of hair. read more

Price: $75.00 - $135.00

The word icon is thrown about liberally, most times quite undeservedly. That has never been the case for Diana Ross, who attained that status long before it was trendy. As part of the Motown firmament with the Supremes and as a solo star, she’s always been a singer who stood out from the rest via her signature glamour, vocals and mane of hair. Ross, 66, has proved her worth as an entertainer, taking charge of her career as both a singer and an Oscar-nominated actress ("Lady Sings the Blues"). As if that weren’t enough, she’s also known as a savvy businesswoman and marketer and mentored a young Michael Jackson as the Jackson Five joined the Motown stable. This show is the second leg of the “More Today Than Yesterday Tour,” which features tributes to some of those artists and custom costumes; her dramatic stage performances have influenced many divas-in-waiting too obvious to even mention names. Ross’ shadow looms over the entertainment industry via her own family, too; daughter Tracee ("Girlfriends") and son Evan ("90210") are actors, while daughter Rhonda sings and acts (The Temptations, Another World). If imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, consider them acolytes, too.

Enjoy A Classic!

Romeo And Juliet

Sunday, Feb 13 2:00p
at AT&TPerforming Arts Center: Winspear Opera House, Dallas, TX
Thanks to new translations, Shakespeare became all the rage in 19th-century Europe. Among innumerable operatic adaptations of the Bard’s plays, one of the most enduring is Charles Gounod’s of "Romeo and Juliet." It simplifies the story, but makes room for romantic slush, dramatic clashes and Juliet’s waltzing aria “Je veux vivre” (“I want to live”). read more

Price: $25.00 and up
Phone: (214) 443-1000
Tags: theater, opera, romeo juliet, botw_arts Thanks to new translations, Shakespeare became all the rage in 19th-century Europe.

Among innumerable operatic adaptations of the Bard’s plays, one of the most enduring is Charles Gounod’s of "Romeo and Juliet." It simplifies the story, but makes room for romantic slush, dramatic clashes and Juliet’s waltzing aria “Je veux vivre” (“I want to live”). Opening Friday at the Winspear Opera House, the Dallas Opera’s production features tenor Charles Castronovo in his company debut, and returns for soprano Lyubov Petrova (previously seen here as Zerbinetta in "Ariadne auf Naxos" and Susanna in "The Marriage of Figaro") and veteran British bass Robert Lloyd (as Friar Lawrence).

BRINGING THE NFL TO YOU!

THE NFL EXPERIENCECan’t afford $1,200 for a Super Bowl ticket? How about $20 for a kid’s ticket and $25 for an adult’s to the NFL Experience? Attendees can play football, see NFL players close-up, get autographs, hear stories and check out more than 75 games and attractions.

The whole family should go dressed for a workout, too. Not only will you have a lot of ground to cover in more than 850,000 square feet at the Dallas Convention Center, we bet adults won’t be able to resist testing their skills and throwing a ball or two.


Tips:

- Go this weekend before out-of-town fans swarm the joint. Sure, that means seeing a greater proportion of Dallas Cowboys players in relation to other teams, but for Cowboys fans, that’s a plus, isn’t it?

- Consider buying an official program for $20, identical to the ones that’ll be handed out at the Super Bowl. It’s a great souvenir and a low-cost taste of being at the big game. If you’re a fan of one of the Super Bowl teams, you can get official items with the Super Bowl logo there, too.

- Call 1-888-635-2273 for a schedule of appearances, which are usually not firm until 24 hours in advance. Buy tickets online to help avoid lines.

- Spaces can go quickly for clinics, and you must sign up in person for the day you’re there. So hurry to the Stadium area in Hall E to register younger kids for playing clinics. High schoolers and adults can head to the NFL Locker Room in Hall C for Coaches Chats and Football 101 Clinics led by NFL players.

- The new NFL merchandise app will be available on-site for the iPhone, Droid and BlackBerry. You can download it for free, pull down a menu and shop at the 30,000-square-foot store without being physically in it. You pick up your purchases on the way out. Want to save money while giving back? Take used football equipment to the Febreze Game Day Freshness Equipment Drive at the Febreze Mobile Home in the NFL Sponsor Zone. It will go to a North Texas youth league, and you’ll receive a 15 percent discount to the on-site shop.

- Make sure the camera batteries are charged. You are going to have lots of photo opportunities

The Harlem Globetrotters

Harlem Globetrotters
Saturday, Jan 29 1:00p to Sunday, Jan 30 12:00a
at American Airlines Center, Dallas, TX

Price: $15.00 - $140.00
Phone: (214) 665-4797

Harlem Globetrotters
The "Ambassadors of Goodwill"® have dunked thier way into the hearts of basketball fans both young and old. The Harlem Globetrotters is an exhibition basketball team that combines athleticism and comedy.

SUPER BOWL XLV INFO

NFL EXPERIENCE
When: Thursday, January 27th /5-10pm
Venue: Dallas Convention Center
Cost:$25 for adults, $20 for children 12 and under
Features more than 50 interactive games and attractions.

XLV PARTY
When: Thursday, February 3rd/ 8pm
Venue: Cotton Bowl Stadium, Dallas
Cost: $150 per ticket.
Featuring: The Village People,
Duran Duran, T.a.T.u., Lena Katina, DJ Hector Fonesca, New York’s Lady Bunny and Cazwell, and more.

NFLX AFTER PARTY
When: Thursday, February 3rd/
9—11:45 pm
Venue: Dallas Convention Center
Cost: $15 per ticket.

Bill Cosby, Super Bowl Tickets, and Charity!

13th Annual Bishop's Gala for Catholic Charities of Dallas featuring Bill Cosby
Saturday, Jan 22 6:00p to 11:30p
at Hilton Anatole Hotel, Dallas, TX



This year’s annual fundraiser event will feature as headliner iconic comedian and Emmy-Award winning actor Bill Cosby. This year's raffle prize is for a Deluxe Super Bowl XLV Ticket Package! Tickets sold online now at www.CCofDallas.org/GalaRaffle. $50 per ticket/3 for $100. For full information about this year's Bishop's Gala 2011, purchase tickets online, or to make your reservations today,
visit www.CCofDallas.org/Gala


Price: $250
Phone: 214-520-6590 ext. 126
Age Suitability: All Ages


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Bill Cosby
Over the past century, few entertainers have achieved the legendary status of William H. Cosby Jr. His successes span five decades and virtually all media, remarkable accomplishments for a kid who emerged from humble beginnings in a Philly project.
In the 1960s, his stand-up act was a coast-to-coast... more

Over the past century, few entertainers have achieved the legendary status of William H. Cosby Jr. His successes span five decades and virtually all media, remarkable accomplishments for a kid who emerged from humble beginnings in a Philly project.

In the 1960s, his stand-up act was a coast-to-coast sensation, spawning a string of hilarious, best-selling comedy albums, which went on to win eight Gold Records, five Platinum records and five Grammy Awards. His role on TV’s I Spy made him the first African-American to co-star in a dramatic series, breaking television’s racial barrier and winning three Emmy Awards. In the 1980s, he again rocked the television world with the The Cosby Show, a gentle, whimsical and hugely successful series that single-handedly revived the family sitcom (and rescued NBC).

With hit movies like Uptown Saturday Night and best-selling books like Fatherhood, Bill Cosby is quite simply a national treasure with the unique ability to touch people’s hearts.

Remembering Tom Landry: The Personal Collection

Sunday, Jan 9 1:00p
at Hall of State, Dallas, TX

The exhibit “Remembering Tom Landry: The Personal Collection,” honoring the life of the legendary Dallas Cowboys coach (he was with the team from 1960 to 1988), was a big hit during the State Fair, with more than 120,000 visitors. It recently re-opened at the Hall of State in Fair Park for a run through Feb. read more

Price: $2 for adults, children under 12 free, Dallas Historical Society members free
Phone: (214) 421-4500
Age Suitability: All Ages

“Remembering Tom Landry: The Personal Collection,” honoring the life of the legendary Dallas Cowboys coach (he was with the team from 1960 to 1988), was a big hit during the State Fair, with more than 120,000 visitors. It recently re-opened at the Hall of State in Fair Park for a run through Feb. 6, and will be open both Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. Alicia Landry, the coach’s widow (he died in 2000), provided the items for the show. “I was extremely touched as I watched people go through the exhibit,” she says. “Most took time to look at every part of the collection, not just the Cowboy years. I wanted them to know Tommy, the man, whose deep personal faith guided his life, as well as Coach Landry.” The show, presented by the Dallas Historical Society and sponsored by Oncor, will include includes Landry’s trademark fedora, game balls and trophies, and rarely seen family photos. It covers Landry’s time as an undergrad and star of the gridiron at the University of Texas, his years as a player and coach with the New York Giants, the Cowboys years, and his retirement and legacy as a man of charm, charisma and dead-on football prowess.

A great date night idea!

Enjoy live jazz in the Dallas Museum of Art atrium every Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. during Thursday Night Live, which also includes art activities in the Center for Creative Connections. The July 29 show will feature Paul Rogers & Natural Change. 1717 N. Harwood St. in the Dallas Arts District. $10. 214-922-1200. www.DallasMuseumofArt.org.