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| D Magazine's weekly guide to the goings-on in the Dallas-Fort Worth area |
January 17 |
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Bummer about those Cowboys, huh? The good news is, we’ve got a feeling ol’ Tony Romeo will be back on the market soon. (Or is that the bad news? Can you imagine trying to follow Jessica? IJS). In times like these, there’s only one thing to do: Start praying for the Mavericks. And get out of the house, but leave your T.O. jersey behind, please. There are musicals to watch, movies to sing-along to with your kids, and parties at the DMA to attend. And if you get Monday off, great! You deserve it. But we can’t promise we can hide our jealousy. As always, if you can’t find something to suit your fancy here, check out www.dmagazine.com/Events for more..
 
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Sweeney Todd, through January 20
As part of the Dallas Summer Musicals Contemporary series, the classic Sondheim musical Sweeney Todd is re-imagined by John Doyle. Not to be a Debbie Downer, but sometimes we wish someone would re-imagine our lives. We’re picturing that we married our high school sweetheart, had six chubby babies, and vacationed in Florida. Actually, real life sounds pretty good. Anyway, five of the actors hail from the Tony-winning Broadway cast, so they probably won’t be forgetting their lines. Also you can see it before you see the movie, which always impresses people. Thurs-Sun, 8pm; Sat & Sun, 2pm. The Majestic Theatre, 1925 Elm St. 214-631-2787. www.ticketmaster.com. |
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Thursday
1/17 |
Music: Back Door Slam
Okay, you’ve probably never heard of Back Door Slam. But we think 2008 should be all about experimentation, and we’re not just talking about hair color (or whatever else your dirty mind is thinking). Instead of waiting for big names to come in town, why not check out up-and-comers, like this guitar-heavy, British blues band. We love their songs “Roll Away,” “Come Home,” and “Outside Woman Blues,” and even if you don’t like them, the House of Blues is a fun place to hang out and drink on a Thursday night. 8pm. The House of Blues, 2200 N. Lamar St. 214-978-2583. www.ticketmaster.com. |
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Friday
1/18 |
Museums and Galleries: DMA’s Late Night 105th Birthday Celebration
It seems like only yesterday the Dallas Museum of Art was turning 100. She seemed so young (sob!). Seriously, we had no idea how old the DMA is, but now that we know … yikes. Join other artistically minded folks for the celebration, complete with musical acts, guided tours of the exhibitions (including an 11pm “Insomniac Tour), kids activities, and late-night karaoke. We’re hoping DMA Director John Lane will perform his version of “Don’t Stop Believing.” . 6pm. The Dallas Museum of Art, 1717 N. Harwood St. 214-922-1200. www.dallasmusuemofart.org. |
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Saturday
1/19 |
Food: Dallas Farmers Market Chefs Cooking Class Featuring John Tesar
Maybe you missed D Magazine’s June cover story on eating local. If you did, well duh, it’s important! We must support the Farmer’s Market, it’s just as important as growing our own veggies and not eating fast food. A good way to do this starts on Saturday, with the Chefs Cooking Class Series. First up is the Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek’s head honcho John Tesar. He’s handsome, he can cook, and he’s going to show you how. This is a foodie must-do, and we’ll see you there. 11am. The Market Resource Center, 1010 S. Pearl Street. 214-653-8088. www.dallasfarmersmarket.org. |
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Music: Les Savy Fav
What a weird name! What could it mean? Dunno, but we do know that this alternative rock group met in art school in Rhode Island in the 90’s. They’re also known for their live performances, in which frontman Tim Harrington has been known to kiss audience members. We.Are.So.There. Songs to love as soon we get around to downloading them include “Pots and Pans” and “Kiss Kiss Is Getting Old” from their first CD in six years, Let’s Stay Friends. 8pm. The Palladium Ballroom, 1135 S. Lamar St. 972-343-2444. www.palladiumballroom.com. |
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Sunday
1/20 |
Kid Stuff: KidFilm Festival
Thrown by the USA Film Festival peeps, this is a kids version of their annual film festival, minus the booze-laden premiere parties. Darn. All weekend, films for kiddos such as Eloise in Hollywood and The Eye of the Dolphin will have world premieres at the Angelika, and some of the actors will even be in attendance. On Sunday, two “KidFilm Classics” will be shown—one is Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, and the other is The Wizard of Oz, that will feature a sing-along. There also may or may not be one purple dinosaur in attendance. Noon. The Angelika Film Center, 5321 E. Mockingbird Ln. 214-821-FILM. www.usafilmfestival.com. |
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