City PICKS

Orthodox Iconography

Don’t miss St. George Slaying the Dragon or St. Demetrius Killing the Antichrist, just two of the more than 35 Bulgarian icons by contemporary artist Stavry Kahnov that will be on display at Saints Constantine and Helen Eastern Orthodox Church. Kalinov’s icons reflect the influence of Bulgarian religious tradition from the 12th century to the modem era. The free exhibit can be viewed Nov. 14 and 15 from noon to 8 p.m. at 3755 Walnut Hill Lane. The icons are available for purchase; for more information, call 350-2104.



Graven Images

Dallas sculptor Eliseo Garcia explores universal emotions in figures of limestone, bronze, marble and alabaster in his exhibit Sculptural Expressions. His massive pieces will be on display Nov. 6-20 at the D-Arts Visual Art Center for Dallas, 2917 Swiss Ave., 9:30 to 5 weekdays and 12-4 Saturdays. For more information, call 821-2522.



Screen Gems

The small screen gets big this month when the sixth annual Dallas Video Festival turns on at the Dallas Museum of Art, Nov. 5-8. Festival director Barton Weiss promises four days of 250 screenings, including the 24-monitor installation entitled TV Clock by artist Nam June Paik. The vid-fest will also present The Fair, a woman’s recollection of the 1964 World’s Fair in Flushing Meadow, New York, and material by performance artist Teddy Dibble. Other highlights include “The Texas Show,” a compilation of independent video productions from Texas, and “Low and Slow,” an inside look at low-riders. After seeing “Animal Appetites,” you may want to grab a bite at the TV Diner. Maybe a TV dinner. Put in a fresh pair of disposable contacts and call (214) 651-8888 for info.



Painting the Town

Impressionist painter Camille Pissarro’s visions of French urban life will adorn the walls of the Dallas Museum of Art, Nov. 15-Jan. 31. The Impressionist and the City: Pissarro’s Series combines 60 of Pissarro’s city paintings that had been in various museums and collections around the world. Joachim Pissarro, the painter’s great grandson and guest curator of the exhibition, researched and located the majority of these paintings.

Museum hours are Tuesday and Wednesday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; Thursday and Friday 11 a.m.-9 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. An illustrated catalog by Joachim Pissarro and museum director Dr. Richard Brettell will accompany the exhibition and will be available in the Museum Store. For more information, call 922-1200.



All in the Family

Long before the days of free trade* Ballet Folklorico de Mexico shared the riches of the nation’s traditions through artistic interpretations of history and culture. Founded 40 years ago in Mexico City by Amalia Hernandez, who continues as director and choreographer of the group, the Ballet started the ballet folklorico concept. The integrity of the original troupe has been ensured through the passing of its own traditions along family lines. Hernandez’s youngest daughter is the lead dancer and teacher of the company, while her elder daughter serves as artistic and administrative director. Folklorico’s traveling company is managed by Hernandez’s grandson. The 65 musicians and dancers will appear Sunday, Nov. 15, at 2 p.m. at McFarlin Auditorium on the SMU campus. Tickets are available at Dillard’s Box Office or by calling 1-800-654-9545.