Blossoming Stone: Qing Dynasty Jade is presented from Sep 19, 2009 to Aug 1, 2010 at the Crow Collection of Asian Art Downtown > Central Business District

In conjunction with Wild Flowering: The Crow Family and Asia, the special exhibition Blossoming Stone: Qing Dynasty Jade will present a selection of over 100 pieces from the museum's jade collection. (CLOSED THANKSGIVING, CHRISTMAS and NEW YEAR'S DAY).

Museum of Nature & Science - Downtown > Fair Park
1318 S. Second Avenue
Dallas, TX
Phone: (214) 428-5555
Apr 28, 2010 - Aug 22, 2010

Universe gives an historical look at how we have envisioned the universe though the ages. We visit some of the ancient sites where our ancestors erected great structures with special astronomical significance.

Please be advised: During the school year, the Planetarium is open to the public on weekends and specifically-mentioned holidays and reserved for school groups during the week.

The show titles include:

Secrets of the Sun

Texas Night Sky

Universe and Texas Night Sky

Cosmic Safari and Texas Night Sky

Wonders of the Universe

Peter Rabbits Flower Village

Under a canopy of pecan trees, four topiary Flower Houses will create a serene themed village, bringing four beloved Beatrix Potterâ„¢ stories to life. The houses of Peter Rabbitâ„¢, Mrs. Tiggy Winkleâ„¢, Mrs. Tittlemouseâ„¢ and Jemima Puddleduckâ„¢ will enhance the festival experience for young visitors and their families. The four Flower Houses of Peter Rabbit'sâ„¢ Flower Village will capture the imagination of children of all ages. Named for each of four Beatrix Potterâ„¢ stories depicted, the thatched-roof, English-cottage Flower Houses will invite children to explore inside, where they will find components that help to depict the story's theme, and encourage them to exercise imagination and a sense of fun. The Flower Village and story themes will advocate the cause of literacy by helping to foster a love of reading and by encouraging young children and their families to read together.

A Summer Oasis...

The Arboretum is in full summer bloom May through July with bursts of color and lush tropical foliage. Peter Rabbit'sâ„¢ Flower Village located under a canopy of shaded Pecan trees creates a serene photo opportunity and place to picnic in the shade. The Palmer Fern Dell misting system will cool you off while you enjoy a leisurely stroll. And don't miss the spectacular Crape Myrtle Allee as it blooms into an awning of pink.

© Frederick Warne & Co. is the owner of all rights, copyrights and trademarks in the names and illustrations. www.peterrabbit.com.

IMAX Films at Museum of Nature & Science Apr 28, 2010 to Sep 24, 2010

Museum of Nature & Science - Downtown > Fair Park

Two films of your choice will be showing during this time frame: Grand Canyon Adventure: River at Risk; and, Alaska: Spirit of the Wild.

Bayou Sculptors

African American Museum at Fair Park
Downtown > Fair Park
3536 Grand Avenue
Dallas, TX
Phone: (214) 565-9026
May 14, 2010 - Jan 2, 2011

Bayou Sculptors features the works of prominent sculptors who are natives of residents of the Bayou State of Louisiana and the Bayou City of Houston.

The internationally-touring Water exhibit explores all sources of H2O, from expansive oceans to the tiniest raindrop, and how plants, animals, and people are constantly adapting to survive in conditions where fresh water is either scarce, extremely hot or even frozen.

Museum of Nature & Science at Fair Park

OK OK so you don't know where to go eat tonight! Well then this list might help.

Phone numbers are provided and surely you can find something here that will tickle your fancy.

Beckley Brew House 1111 N. Beckley Avenue 214-943-8977
Belmont Bar 901 Fort Worth Avenue 866-870-8010
Bolsa Cafe & Wine Bar 614 W. Davis 214-367-9367
Brooklyn Jazz Cafe 1701 S. Lamar St., 214-428-0025
BW's Bar-B-Q 2234 Irving Boulevard, 214-905-4946
Cafe Madrid 408 N Bishop Ave 214-942-8272
Campisi's 1520 Elm St. 214-752-0141
Chan Thai 312 W. 7th St. 214-948-9956

Charlie Palmer 1530 Main St. 214-261-4600
Dakota's Steakhouse 600 N Akard St 214-740-4001
El Jordan 416 N. Bishop Ave 214-941-4451
El Ranchito 610 W. Jefferson Blvd. 214-946-4238
Eno's Pizza Tavern 407 N. Bishop Ave 214-943-9200
Fuse 1512 Commerce St. 214-742-3873
Gloria's 600 W. Davis 214-948-3672
Hattie's American Bistro 418 N Bishop Ave 214-942-7400

House of Blues Dallas White Swan Building, 2200 N. Lamar St., 214-978-2583
Hunky's Hamburgers 321 N. Bishop Ave 214-941-3322
Kavala Mediterranean Grill 1417 West Davis St. 214-942-8100
La Calle Doce 415 W. 12th St. 214-941-4304
Morton's 501 Elm St. 214-741-2277
N9NE Steakhouse 3090 Olive Street 214-720-9901
Norma's Cafe 1123 W. Davis 214-946-4711
Spiral Diner (vegan) 1101 N. Beckley Ave., 214-948-4747

Stephen Pyles Ross Ave. @ St. Paul 214-580-7000
The Palm 701 Ross Ave. 214-698-0470
Tillman's Roadhouse 324 W. 7th St. 214-942-0988
Vera Cruz Cafe 408 N. Bishop Ave 214-948-4746
Zodiac Room 1618 Main St. 214-573-5800

Within the Emperor's Garden: The Ten Thousand Springs Pavilion

Jul 12, 2009 to Jun 30, 2010

Irving Arts Center

Northwestern Dallas > Las Colinas/Irving

This exhibit on loan from the Smithsonian Institution, features a stunning one to five model of the Ten Thousand Springs Pavilion, the classic pavilion found within the Imperial Garden in the Forbidden City in Beijing. (CLOSED THANKSGIVING, CHRISTMAS and NEW YEAR'S DAY).

Mexico 200 is alive and well at the Dallas Museum of Art

For Mexico 200, a Museum-wide celebration of the bicentennial of Mexico's Independence, the DMA will present two special exhibitions of modern and contemporary Mexican art: José Guadalupe Posada and complementing this exhibition will be a special installation of contemporary Mexican art titled Tierra y Gente: Modern Mexican Works on Paper.

Find out more: Phone: (214) 922-1200 Jun 18, 2010 - Jan 2, 2011

DREAMGIRLS

Dreamgirls tells the rags-to-riches story of an up-and-coming 1960's girl group from Chicago, and the triumphs and tribulations that come with fame and fortune. The original Broadway production of Dreamgirls opened December 20, 1981 at the Imperial Theatre and won six 1982 Tony Awards. Dreamgirls closed on Broadway

August 11, 1985, after 1,522 performances. Dreamgirls features music by Academy Award nominee Henry Krieger and book and lyrics by Tony and Grammy-Award winner Tom Eyen. The original Broadway production was directed by Michael Bennett and choreographed by Bennett and Michael Peters. Dreamgirls was adapted into a motion picture by DreamWorks Pictures and Paramount Pictures, and opened in December 2006

Find out more: http://www.dreamgirlsonstage.com

Dallas Museum of Art
Downtown > Central Business Districtbr>

1717 North Harwood St.br>

Dallas, TXbr>

Phone: (214) 922-1200br>

Apr 1, 2010 - Aug 22, 2010

An exhibition of over 50 paintings, photographs, and works on paper, explores how visual artists of the modern period (1850-present) have represented coastal landscapes.

Sailing on Seawolf Sail with Scott LLC

2055 Summer Lee Dr.
Rockwall, TX
Phone: (214) 803-0025
Apr 2, 2010 - Nov 1, 2010

Seawolf sails out of Bella Harbor on the eastern shore of Lake Ray Hubbard. The best sail in the Dallas area. For a cruise, Seawolf will be docked near the lighthouse in front of the Hilton in Rockwall. Cruises are $25 per person.

Brighton Beach Memoirs will be playing at the Contemporary Theatre of Dallas

Downtown at 5601 Sears Street Dallas, TX

Phone: (214) 828-0094

Jul 1, 2010 - Jul 4, 2010

This rich and delightful comedy paints a portrait of the writer as a young teen living with his family in a crowded, lower middle-class walk up in Brooklyn.

July 1 - Le Freak

July 8 - Key West The Bank

July 15 - Professor D

July 22 - 4 Way Street

July 29 - Fast Lane

Find Out More: http://www.dallasarboretum.org/concerts.html

1 Rick Rigsby & Stop 6

Over the past twenty years, electric bassist Rick Rigsby has performed or shared the stage with such greats as Johnnie Taylor, Kirk Whalum, and Billy Preston. David Ritz, author and contributing editor for Rolling Stone magazine, states, "Rick Rigsby is one of the most dynamic and prolific bassists today."

Michael Colyar at The Improv

Arlington Improv
309 Curtis Mathes Way, Suite 147, Arlington, TX
817-635-5555
Jul 1, 2010 - Jul 4, 2010

As Host of BET Live From LA, Michael Colyar will be performing live at the Improv.