PREVIEWS APRIL EVENTS

State of the Reunion



It’s been a long time coming. But on April 28, Reunion Arena will open its doors. It hasn’t been without trial and tribulation that Dallas finally has itself a major-league indoor sports facility. But persistence has its reward, and after a good deal of concentrated effort by certain city fathers, we can now give thanks for The House That Folsom Built.

The christening event for the new structure will be the 1980 World Championship Tennis Finals, wherein WCT will bestow its annual $100,000 first prize on the champion among its eight finalists. With WCT, the arena should provide a significant contrast to the cramped confines of SMU’s Moody Coliseum. And with its nearly 20,000 seats, Reunion should provide an interesting challenge to WCT, which has struggled to prove itself as a truly major international tennis event: Can they fill the place?

Because the playing floor can be expanded to 30,000 square feet, virtually any indoor event can be staged here – ice shows, soccer, rodeos, ice hockey, boxing, circuses, concerts. Basketball, however, will be the name of the game: SMU has scheduled four of next season’s games here, the Dallas Diamonds may make it a home, and, of course, the new NBA franchise will be the arena’s most prestigious tenant.

If, like any good sports fan, you’re into statistics, note that there are 5000 parking spaces, 4 ticket windows, 14 concession stands, and 12 restrooms.

– Jane Boyd

Sense of Direction



In all too many Dallas plays, the mark of capable direction is missing. This is never the case, however, with a production by Mesrop Kesdekian, possibly the city’s best director, whose next play is Buried Child at Stage #1.

Kesdekian coaxes a radiance from his casts, and his shows are usually the most intelligent in town. Consequently, even if his next play didn’t have a Pulitzer Prize to recommend it or the authorship of Sam Shepard (one of the most important but, in this area, least known American dramatists), Kesdekian’s staging of Buried Child would be worth seeing. It opens April 1. Stage #1, Haymarket Theatre, 12205 Coit Rd. 369-5345.

– John Branch

Salute to the Duke



The Dallas Jazz Society will pay homage to royalty on April 27 when it sponsors “A Salute to Duke Ellington.” Now in its third year, the Ellington salute began as a series of radio programs on KERA, evolving into the only annual jazz festival for local musicians other than the Recovery Room’s tribute to Charlie Parker each August. Last year’s salute to the Duke turned into an eight-hour jubilee, with locals like Ed Hagen, Bill Tillman, and Robert Sanders trading bebop, jazz-rock, and blues licks on the Palladium stage.



This year’s tentative program promises the same variety, but with a different crew: Tommy Loy and the Upper Dallas Jazz Band belting Dixie, Shirley McFadder singing blues and ballads, Pat Coil and company delivering more contemporary mainstream strains, and one of the area universities’ lab bands orchestrating big band arrangements. Each group will perform at least one tune from Ellington’s repertoire, which spans 50 years and includes such standards as “Satin Doll,” “Take the A Train,” and “Don’t Get Around Much Anymore.”

A surprise guest has been promised (possibly long-time Ellington band member Clark Terry), but chances are the show-stoppers will be the musicians in the audience who join those on stage to mix and match tempos and tremolos. All proceeds go to the Dallas Jazz Society and the Duke Ellington Cancer Foundation. Location to be announced. Tickets $8. 3 pm. Call 265-8389 or 273-2281 for information.

– Monika Maeckle

The Orient Expressed

Japan: Photographs 1854-1905 is an unusual exhibition of vintage photographs dealing with the period of Japan’s dramatic, and often traumatic, transition from a feudal to an industrial society, with the emphasis falling on the waning of the old values rather than the wonders of the new. Thus we find photographs of court ladies dressed in 12-layer kimonos, samurai warriors striking fiercely stylized poses, and actors performing scenes from ancient plays, together with more conventional journalistic shots of tea plantations and shrines. There is even an English portrait of Emperor Meiji, whose restoration in 1867 marked the end of the Tokugawa Shogunate. His 45-year reign was a quest for knowledge thoughout the world in order to strengthen the foundations of imperial rule, a struggle to become more like the West in order to avoid complete domination by the industrial nations. Practically overnight Japan had railroads, the telegraph, newspapers, and factories, along with educational and social reforms of every kind. The photographs in this exhibition capture both the humor and the pathos of trying to absorb the imperfectly understood western values after centuries of self-imposed isolation.

Some of the most impressive photographs were taken by European photographers like Felix Beato and Baron von Stillfried, who by avoiding pictures of exclusively western elements managed to capture the acculturation process all the more effectively. Yet there are also remarkable photographs of lilies by Ogawa Isshin, which anticipate some seminal modern photographs by Weston and O’Keefe by nearly 50 years. A number of photographs are superbly hand-colored, a practice that survived much longer in Japan than in Europe. Organized by the Japan House Gallery in New York, the show will be at the Dallas Museum of Fine Arts through April 27.

– David Dillon

Family Circle

Last fall, the Dallas Public Library received a generous grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities for a special three-year project on the subject of families. From April 19 to 24, the Library will sponsor “Kinfest ’80,” a celebration of writers who write about families. The most important guests will be Ann Beattie and Cynthia Macdonald, a poet of national prominence, whose latest book, (W)holes, includes such pieces of local interest as “The Kilgore Rangerette Whose Life Was Ruined.” The University of Houston recently nabbed Macdonald to head its writing program; she is one of a new breed of Texas writers – an immigrant from the East Coast.

Ann Beattie’s three volumes of fiction cover some of the same territory that Cheever and O’Hara survey: surbur-ban adultery and boredom, the emptiness in the lives of upper middle class executives and their families.

Other writers include Richard Peck, a noted author of juvenile fiction; Dan Masterson, author of On Earth As It Is; Steve Zeitlin, author of Family Folklore; and Liz Ollis and Gayle Ross, storytellers who bring alive the old tales from their respective pasts: an Appalachian family with a circuit-riding preacher, and the Cherokee nation during the infamous “Trail of Tears.”

A partial schedule includes Steve Zeitlin: April 19, Casa View Branch, 1-2 pm; Fretz Park Branch, 3-4 pm. Ollis and Ross: April 19, Hampton-Illinois Branch, 11 amnoon; Casa View Branch, 2-3 pm. Ann Beattie: April 21, 7:30-9 pm, Central Library. Dan Masterson: April 22, 12:10-12:50 pm, Central Library; 7:30-9 pm, Fretz Park Branch. Cynthia Macdonald: April 23, 7:30-9 pm, Central Library. Richard Peck: April 24, 7:30-9 pm, Lakewood Branch. All events are free. For further information call 748-9071, ex 209.

– Willard Spiegelman

Four-Hand Smash



Duo piano playing is a neglected art that seems about due for a revival, and this month the Van Cliburn Foundation in Fort Worth offers one in the form of a Lecture/Performance by brothers Joseph and Anthony Paratore. Duo piano involves duets at one keyboard as well as two performers playing separate keyboards. Both are devilishly hard, particularly four-hand duets: Seating two people together at one keyboard is a lot like putting them behind the wheel of the same car.

Of all the great composers, Franz Schubert wrote the most music for four hands and two keyboards – over 60 sonatas, fantasies, rondos, marches, waltzes, variations, and overtures – and the Paratores’ program is billed as “Schubert and the Piano Duo Tradition.” They’ll play the familiar Fantasy in F minor, certainly Schubert’s most mature work in the form, the Sonata in B flat minor, Brahms’ Variation on a Theme by Haydn (St. Anthony Chorale) and Variations on a Theme of Paga-nini, a hair-raising bravura piece by the Polish composer Witold Lutoslawski.

Next year is the Van Cliburn Competition, so the 1980-81 season of Lecture/Performances and Celebrity Concerts is somewhat curtailed. Other artists scheduled to play are Bella Davidovich, Menahem Pressler, Susan Starr, Tedd Joselson, Peter Orth, and the duo team of Richard and John Conti-guglia. Scott Theatre, 3505 West Lancaster, Fort Worth. Tickets to the Paratore recital are $7.50, $5 students. (817) 738-6500.

– Willem Brans

Rhapsody in Black and White



In a song and dance style reminiscent of Thirties movie musicals, the SMU dance department presents By George! By Gershwin! April 24 through 27. The show will feature three guest artists and SMU dancers accompanied onstage by singers and pianists. The stage is to be set in, of course, black and white, and the opening numbers include “Somebody Loves Me” and “Embraceable You.”

“Bidin’ My Time” brings back shadow dancing, Ted Lewis style, then melts into a laid-back rendition of “Swanee.” In the finale, spotlighted small groups of dancers perform to variations of “I Got Rhythm.” All the Gershwin goodies should make for a glamorous evening.

A gala preview opens the show April 22. Tickets are $25 per person. On April 23 there will be a performance for the SMU Arts League. Performances for the general public begin April 24. 8:15 pm. Bob Hope Theatre, Meadows School of the Arts. 692-2573.

– Cathey Alexander



Collected Impressions

It’s difficult to know whether Nancy Chambers’ pieces should be called sculptures, collages, mixed-media construction, all of the above, or none. Her work slips through the net that critics like to throw around works of art. It is probably more useful to discuss it in terms of recurrent concerns, visual themes, if you like: a preoccupation with closed environments, for instance, in which spaces are enclosed within other spaces, or objects within objects. Or the interest in combining many small objects – feathers, plastic beads, scraps of wood, charms, bones, magnets, seed pods – into a single piece. Or a concern with frustrated or impeded motion, where something that ought to move, that apparently wants to move, can’t because doors don’t open or hinges don’t swing or wheels don’t turn. Hers is an art of nuance and playful suggestion rather than bold statement. To appreciate it one has to retain a childlike fascination with odds and ends and the mysterious things that can be done with them.

In the past, Nancy Chambers has worked in series. She’s done a “Peas in a Pod” series, a bricklayer series, an egg carton series. For her current show at Delahunty Gallery (through April 4) she’s produced what she calls her Hudson Bay Series, which exhibits many of the same concerns of her previous work – closed environments, interrupted motion – while introducing what are, for her, new materials, such as gourds diligently gathered from around the state, and special woods like mahogany and tigerwood turned into shingles and clapboards. This is the most emphatically architectural series she has produced, yet the mysterious, talismatic quality of the previous pieces remains.

– David Dillon

THEATER



Because of our early deadlines, our recommendations are based on what we know of the plays and the track records of the companies presenting them. Commentary is by John Branch.

Anna Christie. From April 4: Eugene O’Neill’s richly colored, naturalistic drama about a prostitute. It dates from 1921, and won O’Neill his second Pulitzer Prize. The opening may be postponed if The Norman Conquests is held over. $5.50 Wed, Thur & Sun, $7.50 Fri & Sat. Wed-Sat at 8, Sun at 2. New Arts Theatre Company, European Crossroads, 2829 W. Northwest Hwy. 350-6979.

Buried Child. From April 17: Sam Shepard is one of the most important but, until recently, least familiar names in contemporary American playwriting. His performance in the film Days of Heaven, and his 1979 Pulitzer Prize for this grim, brooding play have made him better known. The director is SMU’s Mesrop Kesdekian, whose productions (Gogol’s Government Inspector and Wilder’s Matchmaker) are usually the warmest and most intelligent in town. $5.75. Thur-Sat at 8, Sun at 2:15. Stage #1, Haymarket Theatre, 12205 Coit Rd. 369-5345.

Country Dinner Playhouse. Through March 30: The Sound of Music. The 1959 musical by Rodgers and Hammerstein remains one of their loveliest creations. The book is by Howard Lindsay and Russell Crouse. From April I: The Pleasure of His Company. Actor John Ireland stars in this comedy. From $11.50. Dinner shows Tue-Sun, matinees Sun. 11829 Abrams. 231-9457.

Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. Through April 26: An adaptation by Jim Marvin of Robert Louis Stevenson’s novel. $4 Tue-Thur, $5.50 Fri & Sat. Tue-Thur at 8, Fri & Sat at 8:30. Down Center Stage, Dallas Theater Center 3636 Turtle Creek.

526-8857.

The Fantasticks. From April 9: This lovely musical by Tom Jones and Harvey Schmidt is based on a play by Edmond Rostand. The opening of DRT’s new facility has been postponed, so these performances are in the old quarters. $5, $4 students & over 65 Wed, Thur & Sun; $5.50, $4.50 students and over 65 Fri & Sat. Wed-Sat at 8:15, Sun at 3. Dallas Repertory Theatre, North-Park. 369-8966.

Granny’s Dinner Playhouse. Through April 6: Fats Domino. From April 8: Sherman Hemsley in Gore Vidal’s satirical comedy Visit to a Small Planet. April 14: Two performances by The Duke Ellington Orchestra, conducted by Mercer Ellington. Call for prices. Dinner show Tue-Sun. 12205 Coit Rd. 239-0153.

Imagination Stations. Through April 19: A shuffling of the Theatre Onstage season postponed this production’s opening. It’s a mime show created by the resident mime troupe under the direction of Jane Farris. $4.50, $3.50 students A & over 65 Wed, Thur & Sat matinee; $5.50, $4.50 students & over 65 Fri & Sat. Wed-Fri at 8, Sat at 2&8. Theatre Onstage, 2120 McKinney. 651-9766.

Jacques Brel is Alive and Well and Living in Paris. Through March 29: A revival of the revue, immensely popular a few years ago, composed of bittersweet songs about life and love by Jacques Brel. The company is a promising new group, formed in the late fall by local actor Jerry Russell. $4 Thur, $5 Fri & Sat. Thur-Sat at 8:15. Stage West, 600 Houston Street Mall, Fort Worth. (817)921-0620.

The Misanthrope. Through April 20: One of Molière’s great comedies, directed by Jim Co-vault. The company, founded by former Hip Pocket Theater resident Larry Oliver, is one of Fort Worth’s newest. $3.50 Thur, Sat matinee & Sun, $4.50 Fri & Sat. Thur-Sat at 8:15, Sat April 19 at 2, Sun at 7. Actors’ Theatre, 3434 W Seventh, Fort Worth. (817) 332-7566.

The Norman Conquests. From April 12: Alan Ayckbourn’s comic trilogy has become very popular in the area; Dallas’ New Arts Theatre production will have just closed by the time this staging, by one of Fort Worth’s new theaters, opens. The three plays are about an unlikely romancer who seduces his way through a weekend house party. $4 Thur, $5 Fri & Sat. Thur-Sat at 8:15. Stage West, 600 Houston Street Mall, Fort Worth. (817)921-0620.

The Passion. Through April 6: A collation of various plays from the medieval York cycle, accompanied by a folk-rock musical score. $5. Tue-Sat at 8, Sun at 2:15. Margo Jones Theatre, Meadows School of the Arts, SMU. 692-2573.

Picnic. Through April 5: The 1953 drama by William Inge about a virile vagabond and a collection of women in a small Kansas town. This production will have to contend with the strong impressions left by the 1955 film version, which starred William Holden. $3.50, $2 students, $1 over 65. Fri & Sat at 8. Garland Civic Theatre, Garland Rd at Ave F. 272-9122.

Random Scam Square Garden. The performances by the six members of Random Scam consist of original skits and topical satires, with a section of on-the-spot improvisation. $3. Fri & Sat at 8 & 11. 2109 Commerce (above Sam’s restaurant). 742-3577.

The School for Scandal. From April 24: Richard Brinsley Sheridan’s great comedy of manners, featuring Lady Sneerwell, Lady Teazle, and the famous screen scene. The director is Larry Oliver. $3.50 Thur & Sun, $4.50 Fri & Sat. Thur-Sat at 8:15, Sun at 7. Actors’ Theatre, 3434 W Seventh, Fort Worth. (817) 332-7566.

The Seagull. From April 22: Anton Chekhov’s poetic drama, in Ronald Hingley’s translation, directed by Larry O’Dwyer. $4.75 Tue & Sun evening, $5.75 Wed, Thur, Sun matinee, $7.25 Fri & Sat. Tue-Thur at 8, Fri & Sat at 8:30, Sun at 2:30 & 7. Theatre Three, The Quadrangle, 2800 Routh. 748-5191.

Second Stage Festival. A series of striking new American plays that have recently premiered elsewhere and are being given a second look here. Through March 30: Drinks Before Dinner, an ambitious, but not entirely successful, drama of ideas by novelist E.L. Doctorow. April 1-13: How I Got That Story, an expressionistic Vietnam War play by Amlin Gray. $4.75 Tue & Sun evening, $5.75 Wed, Thur, Sun matinee, $7.25 Fri & Sat. Tue-Thur at 8, Fri & Sat at 8:30, Sun at 2:30 & 7. Theatre Three, The Quadrangle, 2800 Routh. 748-5191.

Sly Fox. Through April 26: Larry Gelbart (known for A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum and his TV scripts for M*A *S*H) devised this adaptation of Ben Jon-son’s Volpone. It’s very funny as long as no one asks why Jonson’s great comedy of humors needed adapting in the first place. In the cast are Randy Moore and John Figlmiller, two of the company’s most accomplished actors. $5 & $6.50 Tue-Thur, $7.50 & $8.50 Fri & Sat. Tue-Fri at 8, Sat at 8:30. Kalita Humphreys Theater, Dallas Theater Center, 3636 Turtle Creek. 526-8857.



MUSIC

American Guild of Organists, Fort Worth Chapter. Apr 25 at 8:15: Concert by Fort Worth native Dale Peters, professor at NTSU, and virtuoso of organ works by Max Reger. Free. St. Stephen Presbyterian Church, McPherson Dr near TCU, Fort Worth. (817) 921-7000, ex 6602. Brookhaven College. Apr 19 at 8 pm: Classical guitarist Carlo Pezzimenti in concert. Program includes works by Bach, Sor, Ravel, Debussy, Villa-Lopez, Castelnuovo-Tedesco, and Albeniz. $4, $3 students. Performance Hall, 3939 Valley View. 746-5130.

Dallas Society for the Classical Guitar. Apr / at 8:15: Concert by José Tomás, co-director of the Oscar Esplá Superior Conservatory in Spain $5. Caruth Auditorium, SMU campus. 823-3123. Dallas Symphony Orchestra. Apr 4 & 5 at 8:15: Orchestra and featured artist pianist Tamas Vasary present works by Lees, Liszt, and Wag ner. Apr 10 & 12 at 8:15: Concert feature: soprano Grace Bumbry performing works by Weber, Mozart, Strauss, and Wagner. Apr II at 8: Pops series presents Eric Knight, Arthur Fied-ler’s favorite arranger, in an evening of light sym-phonic music. Apr 18 & 19 at 8:15: Program in eludes artist Matitiahu Braun, viola, performing works by Haydn, Handel, and Bruckner. Apr 25 & 26 at 8:15, Apr 27 at 2:30: Violinist Pinchas Zukerman, featured artist, presents concert of music by Schoenberg, Mozart, Dvorak, and De-bussy. Music Hall, Fair Park. 692-0203.

DeGolyer Estate Chamber Music Series Apr 28 at 8 pm: “A Mostly Mozart Monday.’ The Dallas Renaissance Quartet performs works by Mozart and Mendelssohn. Informal discus sion with the artists follows the performance. $6.50. DeGolyer Estate, 8525 Garland Rd. 324-1401.

Eastfield College. Apr 17-I9& 24-26 at 8 pm: Student production of the mock opera Threepenny Opera by Bertold Brecht and Kurt Weill. Free. Performance Hall, 3737 Motley, Mesquite. 746-3144.

Exploring Chamber Music. Apr 20 at 2 pm: “Discovering the Harp” features performance by DSO harpist Susan Dederich and cellist Michael Coren. Sponsored by the University of Dallas and the Gifted Students Institute, proceeds benefit the Institute. $4. Faculty Lounge, Gorman Lecture Center, Universliy of Dallas, Irving. 265-7143.

Fort Worth Opera. Apr 18 at 8 pm and Apr 20 at 2:30pm: Season closes with Verdi’s passionate and moving 11 Trovatore, featuring the famous Anvil Chorus. Tarrant County Convention Center Theatre, 1111 Houston, Fort Worth (817) 731-0833.

Fort Worth Symphony. Apr 8 at 8 pm: Texas Little Symphony and featured artist, clarinetist Andrew Crisanti, perform works by Respighi, Mozart, Ravel, and Beethoven. Kimbell Art Museum, Will Rogers West. Apr 21 at 8 pm: Members of the Texas Little Symphony present chamber music concert at historic Thistle Hill, 1509 Pennsylvania Ave, Fort Worth. Call for ticket information. 332-5696. Apr 27 at 3 pm & Apr 29 at 8 pm: Symphony presents concert of Gershwin’s Porgy and Bess. Tarrant County Convention Center Theatre, 1111 Houston, Fort Worth. (817)921-2676.

Highlander Concerts. Apr 20 at 7 pm: Performance by the Highland Park Chamber Orchestra, the Dance Choir, and the Highlander Chorale includes anthems by Dallas Composer Jane Marshall and Schubert’s Mass in G. Free. Highland Park Presbyterian Church, 3821 University Blvd. 526-7457.

Meadows School of the Arts. Apr 3 & 4 at 8 pm: Opera workshop presents Gustav Hoist’s The Wandering Scholar and Riders to the Sea by Ralph Vaughn Williams. $4, $2 students. Bob Hope Theatre. Apr 13 at 8:15 pm: Faculty voice recital by Barbara Moore. $2.50, $1 students. Caruth Auditorium. Apr 15 at 8:15 pm: “Early Music Consort” includes organ and harpsichord music. $2.50, $1 students. Caruth Auditorium. Apr 20 at 8:15 pm: Choral Union concert directed by Lloyd Pfautsch. Free. Caruth Auditorium. Apr 24 at 8:15 pm: Wind Ensemble concert. Free. Caruth Auditorium. Apr 27 at 4 pm: Women’s chorus and choir concert. Free. Caruth Auditorium, SMU campus. 692-3510.

Northaven Methodist Church Concert Series. Apr 27 at 7:30 pm: Organist Kathryn Johnson presents “Toccare,” a program of virtuoso organ works. Free. 11211 Preston Rd. 363-2479.

Richland College. Apr I at 12:10: Performance by Richland Piano Trio. Apr 8 at 12:30: Concert by Dallas Woodwind Trio. Apr 16 at 7:30 & 9:30: Performance by Dave Brubeck Jazz Quartet. Call for ticket infornation. Apr 27 at 3: Choir concert. All performances free except Brubeck concert. Performance Hall, 12800 Abrams. 746-4430.

Sunday Concert Series. Sponsored by Mu Phi Epsilon and the Dallas Museum of Fine Arts, the series presents local artists in concert. Apr 13: Pianist Dwight Peirce. Apr 20: Guitarist Swami Dev Singh Khalsa. Apr 27: Soprano Marian Cooper and pianist William Cooper. All performances at 3:30 pm. Free. Museum Auditorium, Fair Park. 421-4187.

Texas Christian University. Apr 15 at 8:15: Voice recital by Roger Bryant. Apr 21 at 8:15: Concert Chorale performance. Apr 22 at 8:15: Recital by faculty pianists Luiz de Moura Castro and Tamas Ungar. Apr 25 at 8:15: Flute and harpsichord recital by Ralph Guenther and William Tinker. Apr 30 at 8:15: TCU Orchestra and Musica Nova in concert. All performances free. Ed Landreth Auditorium, TCU campus, Fort Worth. (817) 921-7810.

University of Texas at Arlington. Apr 13 at 3 pm: Concert by Contemporary Chamber Ensemble. Apr 16-19 at 8 pm: Opera workshop performance presents Down in the Valley by Kurt Weill. Apr 27 at 8 pm: UTA/Arlington Symphony concert. All performances free. Irons Recital Hall, UTA campus. 273-3471.

University of Texas at Dallas. Apr 13 at 4: Sigma Alpha lota concert features Dianna Hughes, soprano, and flutist Jackie Poe Akin. Free. Jonsson Center Performance Hall. Apr 27 at 8: Benefit concert by violinist-composer Pinchas Zukerman. Conference Center Auditorium. Call for ticket information. 690-2204. Apr 28 at 8:15: Concert by Greater Dallas Area Community Chamber Orchestra. Conference Center. Apr 29 at 8:15: Collegium Musicum concert. Free. University Theatre. Floyd and Campbell Rds, Richardson. 690-2292.

Van Cliburn Foundation. Apr I at 6 pm: Recital Series presents winner of the American Chopin Competition. Reception precedes performance at Fort Worth Art Museum at 5 pm. $4.50. Apr 28 at 8 pm: Lecture/Performance Series features pianists Anthony and Joseph Paratore. $7.50, $5 students. Scott Theatre, 3505 W Lancaster, Fort Worth. (817) 738-6500.

Voices of Change. Apr 28 at 8:15: “Third Pan-American Night” includes works by Marios Nobre, Juan Orrego-Salas, Alfonso Montecino, Eduardo Mata, Manuel de Falla, and Silvestre Revueltas. $4, $2 students. Caruth Auditorium, SMU campus. 692-3189.



NIGHTLIFE

COUNTRY WESTERN

Longhorn Ballroom. Built by Bob Wills in 1950 and later leased by Jack Ruby, the historic Long-horn is Dallas’ definitive country western dance hall. Here, real and affected cowboys two-step on a roller rink-sized dance floor framed by cactus pillars. Meanwhile behind a curtain, fortuneteller Miss Violet reads cards “for a donation.” Owner Dewey Groom fronts the Longhorn Band nightly and on weekends warms up for big-name c/w acts. Free c/w dance lessons Wed and Thur nights. Cover varies. Setups available. Wed & Thur 7-midnight, Fri & Sat 7:30-midnight, Sun 3-midnight. AE, CB, MC, V. 216 Corinth at Industrial. 428-3128.

Texas Tea House. A get-down country place, with dancing in the beer garden outside. Cover varies. They serve only Longnecks, Spanada, and Old Milwaukee on tap. No credit cards. Tue-Sat 8-2. 3042 Kings Rd. 526-9171.

Whiskey River. Decorated in rustic western style and resembling a corral, it usually features – what else? – progressive country acts. Daily 8-2. Cover varies. AE, MC, V. 5421 Greenville. 369-9221. The White Elephant. Located in the recently

revived Stockyards District in Fort Worth, this place looks like what all non-Texans think real Texas bars should be – lots of rough wood, a long bar, and a clientele occasionally decked out in Western attire. Entertainment provided by singer-guitarist Don Edwards. Mon-Sat 11-2. Closed Sun. MC. 106 E Exchange, Fort Worth. (817)624-0271.



DISCO

Cowboy. Curious hybrid of Western and disco cultures, and judging from the long lines, a popular idea. Closet rednecks can shed the three-piece and get rowdy. Tue-Sat 7-2. 5208 Greenville. 369-6969. Down the street is Diamond Jim’s, another raucous cowboy/disco, less fancy, but equally as much fun. Mon-fri 5-2, Sat & Sun 7-2. 5601 Greenville. 691-2411.

da Vinci. Plush, hi-tech disco catering to models, well-heeled jetsetters, and those who’d like to identify as such. Also a mecca for fashionable foreigners, often more sheik than chic. Membership requirement has been dropped. Mon-Fri 4:30-2, Sat & Sun 7-2. AE, DC, MC, V. 7402 Greenville. 369-5445.élan. Most polished and consistent of Dallas’ Great Disco Triumvirate. Serious dancers and single predators may prefer Papagayo or da Vinci, but for sheer sophistication, elan is tops. Modern, tasteful decor. Surprisingly good food, plus a great Sunday brunch to help you alone for the previous night’s behavior. Daily lunch buffet open to public, but membership required at night. Mon-Fri 11:30-2, Sat 7-2, Sun 11-2. AE, DC, MC, V. 5111 Greenville. 692-9855.

Overtake Bellringer. The best straight disco in town, usually jammed with serious dancers and hustlers in their late 20’s and early 30’s. The help is sometimes surly, likely to make up dress restrictions on the spot when the place is too crowded; there’s usually not much seating, so go only if you just want to boogie. The Beggar, across the street, attracts Saturday Night Fever types, but it’s often less crowded. Daily 11-2. AE, MC, V. 9525 Overtake. 350-5541.Papagayo. No wet T-shirt contests here, just pure, stylish big-city disco. Cavernous showplace with awesome sound and light show. Packed dance floor doesn’t allow Travolta-types their usual gymnastics, which is probably just as well. $2 cover charge on weekends. Tue-Fri 4:30-2, Sun & Mon 8-2. 8796 N Central Expy. 692-6110.



JAZZ

The Embers Lounge. Forget that it’s only a waiting place for tables for the Southern Kitchen restaurant which houses it: On Saturday nights, the Embers becomes one of the best jazz bars in Dallas; pianist/vocalist Al Dupree could give lessons to Bobby Short. Sat 7:30-10:30. All credit cards. Southern Kitchen East, 6615 E Northwest Hwy. 368-1063.

Greenville Bar & Grill. More than the management has changed at “Dallas’ oldest bar,” with a “browsing rack” (heir apparent to the Stoneleigh P’s) adjacent to the bar, live music on special parly nights, and silver-dollar-sized formica tables in place of the cozy Naugahyde booths that once lined the walls. Hal Baker and the Gloomchasers still deliver the hottest Dixieland jazz in town every Sun and Thur night ($2 cover). Burgers and red beans and rice available for munching. Mon-Sat 11:30-2, Sun 11:30-1. Kitchen open till 1 am daily, closes at midnight on Sun. MC, V. 2821 Greenville. 823-6691.

Les Saisons. A captivating cityscape of downtown Dallas and the even more captivating jazz vocals of Jeannie Maxwell make this bar special. You can gather around the cozy fireplace, listen to Maxwell’s raspy voice, and have enough quiet to carry on a conversation. Cheery, classy decor – like a French garden room. Maxwell starts singing at 8:30 on weekdays, 9 on Sat. Happy hour Mon-Fri 4-7. All credit cards. Open 11-2 daily. 165 Turtle Creek Village. 528-6653.

Popsicle Toes. Taking its name from a Michael Franks tune, this club’s not long on atmosphere or comfort, but has presented a diversity of local jazz. The house band is the funk/jazz unit Busier Brown (Tue-Sat), and on Sunday there’s big band jazz with the Dallas Jazz Orchestra. Tue-Sun 9-2, closed Mon. Cover varies; no cover Tue. No credit cards. 5627 Dyer. 368-9706.

Recovery Room. The closest thing to a real big-city jazz club, Dallas’ version of NYC’s Bird-land. Nothing cosmic, just classic bebop and straight-ahead jazz. Occasionally, visiting celebrities sit in with the regulars. Robert Sanders Tue & Wed, Marchel Ivery Quartet Thur-Sun. Mon-Sat 9-2, Sun 8-midnight. 4036 Cedar Springs. 526-1601.

Strictly Ta-Bu. The Forties are alive and well in this neighborhood bar and restaurant, from the pink flamingo mural to Benny Goodman on the tape system. A comfortable club with separate dining and listening areas, it attracts an eclectic clientele of all garbs and predilections to hear mainstream jazz standards. Mon-Thur 5-1, Fri 5-2, Sat &Sun 6-2. No cover. MC, V. 4111 Lomo Alto. 526-9325.



POP/FOLK

Andrew’s. One of Dallas’ better bars, impeccably crafted with paneled walls, hardwood floors, and antique furniture. Its best features arc the outdoor courtyard and the bargain drinks. Mon-Fri 11-2, Sat & Sun noon-2. Happy hour daily until 7. AE, MC, V. 3301 McKinney. 521-6510.

Arthur’s. Arthur’s late-at-night is a lively place with popular piano-bar music for touch dancing and excellent after-dinner coffees. Open nightly till 2 am. Happy hour Mon-Fri 11:30-6:30, Sat 5-8. All credit cards. 8350 N Central Expy in Campbell Centre. 361-8833.

Cardinal Puff’s. A favorite of the quieter SMU set, it’s a bright, friendly place with no pretensions. In warm weather, enjoy the decked beer garden; in colder months, the greenhouse with fireplace. Excellent sandwiches and munchies; beer and wine only. Daily 4-2 am. MC, V. 4615 Greenville. 369-1969.

Chelsea Corner. A little over-ferned and antiqued, but if you wish, you can find a quiet corner and escape from both the collegiate clientele and the folk singers. Excellent drinks – they serve Johnny Walker Red off the bar. Mon-Fri 11:30-2, Sat 12-2, Sun 1-2 am. Happy hour daily 11:30-8. AE, MC, V. 4830 McKinney. 526-9327. The Enclave. A class joint: low lighting, plush red velvet walls, and crystal chandeliers. Robert Hunt plays happy hour piano 5-8:30 pm and Gene Albert and his band strike up touch dancing tunes thereafter for a well-heeled over-30 crowd. Continental cuisine available in the dining room. Mon-Thur 11:30-2:30 and 5- 12:30, Fri & Sat till 1:30. All credit cards. 8325 Walnut Hill. 363-7487.

Lyman’s. New Orleans style minus the Bourbon St rowdiness. With its excellent service, candlelight, and linen tablecloths, this quiet bar (formerly Jason’s) offers a welcome retreat from the crowds besieging Andrew’s down the street. Folk musician Gordon Carol Wed-Sat. Mon-Thur 11-11, Fri & Sat 5-2 am, closed Sunday. Happy hour daily till 7. AE, MC, V. 2916 Hall. 522-6120.

Madison’s. Slick, popular North Dallas bar with trendy clientele and tasteful setting. Excellent copy bands do precision versions of Steely Dan, et at. Mon-Sun 5-2. AE, DC, MC, V. 8141 Walnut Hill Ln. 361-0644.

Papillon. Interesting seating slightly above the dance floor lets you ignore the Beautiful People if you wish: usually quiet, with touch-dancing music late in the evening. Mon-Fri 11:30-2, Sat & Sun 6-2. All credit cards. 7940 N Central. 691-7455.

Railhead. It’s a shame this bar is so shoddy, because the entertainment is often good: primarily comics and popular music copy-artists. No cover means huge crowds. Stick to basic drinks or brews: The house wine is truly bad, and the bar can’t seem to handle anything tricky. Open daily 4:30-1 am. Happy hour Mon-Fri 4:30-7. Two shows nightly. AE, MC, V. 6919Twin Hills Ave. 369-8700.

Top of the Dome. The only bar in town with several views of the Dallas skyline. Piano bar nightly. Daily 11-2. All credit cards. Annoying $1.50 charge for elevator ride has been dropped for club goers. Reunion Tower, 301 Reunion. 651-1234.



PUBS, CLUBS, CAFESBalboa Cafe. This cafe calls itself Dallas’ second fern bar, meaning it’s like the San Francisco Rose – lots of glass, greenery, and couches. The sandwiches are good, and there’s a reasonably good selection of imported beer. But the place is noisy and service is sometimes slow. Mon-Sat 11-2, Sun 12-2. All credit cards. 3604 Oak Lawn. 521-1068. Balboa Cafe Greenville. Even cozier and has a little more stylish clientele. Mon-Sun 11-2. All credit cards. 7015 Greenville Ave. 369-7027.

Biff’s. A cut above other north Greenville Ave mixing spots. Always crowded with upwardly-mobile singles and spillovers from the nearby disco scene. Offers good drinks and comfy setting. A great place for a late-night snack. Daily 11:30-2. AE, MC, V. 7402 Greenville Ave. 696-1952.

The Den. A warm, cozy, and quiet atmosphere pervades this bar located in the Stoneleigh Hotel. The drinks are excellent (doubles served from opening till closing), and the service is friendly and attentive. A good place to unwind after a hectic day at the office. Mon-Fri 11 am-mid-night. 2927 Maple Ave. 742-7111.

Greenville Avenue Country Club. The old Vagabond Club resurrected, with the backyard swimming pool still the main attraction. Part of the new wave of Dallas restaurant/bars (Lake-wood Yacht Club, Balboa Cafe), the GACC has the usual chicken-fried menu and good drinks for East Dallas loyalists. Swimming encouraged. Daily 11-2. AE, MC, V. 3619 Greenville Ave. 826-5650.

Joe Miller’s. The media people bar, and a great gathering spot for regulars. The smallness and plainness of the bar are offset by Miller’s personality as well as by his two-ounce, well-iced drinks. Mon-Fri noon-2 am. AE, MC, V. 3531 McKinney. 521-2261.

Knox Street Pub. An apparent favorite of young professionals, this nostalgic pub features excellent food and a terrific jukebox. Daily 11-2. No credit cards. 3230 Knox. 526-9476.

Lakewood Yacht Club. In this neighborhood bar, scores of press photos decorate the walls from eye level all the way up to the incredibly high ceiling; there’s also (inexplicably but interestingly) a UPI teletype machine. Home-cooked potato chips, really comfortable chairs, a well-stocked jukebox, and an interesting clientele. Daily 11-2. AE, MC, V. 2009 Abrams. 824-1390.

The Library. This bar/restaurant in the spruced-up old Melrose Hotel achieves the understated tastefulness for which most motif bars strive. The small bar area is richly appointed in brass, leather, and, of course, books; it’s comfortable, blessedly quiet, the drinks are excellent, and the service is unobtrusive. Daily noon-1 am. All credit cards. 3015 Oak Lawn. 521-5151.

Piaf’s. This recent addition to Knox Street boasts an atrium bar, high ceilings, and huge plants. The menu offers basic salads, quiche, hamburgers, but be sure to try the homemade French fries. Happy hour daily 2-8. Sunday brunch noon-3. Mon-Sat 11:30-2, Sun noon-midnight. All credit cards. 4527 Travis at Knox. 526-3730.

The Quiet Man. One of the few surviving Sixties quiet places, the small beer garden is a great place to talk – except during rush hour on Knox Street. Lacking some but not much of the place’s charm is the other Quiet Man at 5629 Yale. Sun-Thur noon-midnight, Fri & Sat until 2. No credit cards. 3120 Knox. 526-6180.

San Francisco Rose. A bright, laid-back place, adorned with greenery, a few couches and wingback chairs. Salads, sandwiches, and soups are all pretty ordinary; but as a bar, it’s an appealing place, particularly on a dreary day. Mon-Sat 11:30-2, Sun noon-2. AE, MC, V. 3024 Greenville. 826-2020.

St. Martin’s. This place is cozy (only 12 tables) and unpretentious (waiters flaunt their wine expertise only when asked), with a refreshingly unstrained decor – basic white linen topped with candlelight. A good selection of wines and cheeses is available to eat in or take out at a very reasonable markup. Mon-Fri 11-midnight, Sat 11-1 am, Sun 6-midnight. 3020 Greenville. AE, MC, V. 826-0940.



ART



MUSEUMS

Amon Carter Museum. Through Apr 13: “Silver in American Life.” Sponsored by the American Federation of Arts and Yale University Art Gallery, this exhibition of over 200 objects chronicles the history of silver from the 17th to 20th centuries. Tue-Sat 10-5, Sun 1-5. 3501 Camp Bowie, Fort Worth. (817) 738-1933.

Dallas Museum of Fine Arts. Through Apr 27: “Japan: Photographs 1854-1905” includes 150 photographs from US, European, and Japanese collections. Tue-Sat 10-5, Sun 1-5. Fair Park. 421-4188.

Dallas Public Library. Through Apr: Exhibit of 50 masks from around the world from the collection of Dallas architect George Dahl. Terrace Room, Central Library, 1954 Commerce. 748-9071,ex 280.

Eastfield College Gallery. Through Apr 11: Paintings and photographs by Judith Garrett. Through Apr 20: Student art exhibit. Mon-Fri 8-5:30. Second level, Fine Arts Bldg. Through Apr 20: Smithsonian exhibition “Black Women: Achievement Against the Odds” profiles 30 black women in US history. Mon-Fri 9-9. Upper level. Campus Center, 3737 Motley Dr, Mes-quite. 746-3185.

Fort Worth Art Museum. From Apr 9: “Target II: Five American Photographers” features works by Alfred Stieglitz, Edward Weston, Clarence White, Baron Adolphe de Meyer, and Paul Strand. Through Apr 13: Paintings by German Expressionist Franz Marc. Through Apr 27: Focus: Donald Lipski. Exhibition consists of over 2000 tiny sculptures composed of various materials and mounted on walls. Apr I at 8: Tue evening program presents the film. The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari. Free. Solarium. Tue 10-9, Wed-Sat 10-5, Sun 1-5. 1309 Montgomery, Fort Worth. (817) 738-9215.

Kimbell Art Museum. Through Apr: “Recent Acquisitions: Prints and Drawings” includes 13 newly acquired works representing masters Durer, Rembrandt, Boucher, Gainsborough, and others. Also exhibition of graphic arts from the permanent collection. Tue-Sat 10-5, Sun 1-5. Will Rogers West, Fort Worth. (817) 332-8451.

NTSU Gallery. Apr 1-10: Vourtman Awards exhibition of NTSU art students. From Apr 18: Masters of Fine Arts exhibition includes multimedia works. Mon-Fri 12-5. Mulberry and Welsh Sts, Denton. (817) 788-2071.

SMU Gallery. Through Apr 1: Display of Bridwell Library’s collection of Livres d’Artiste, books written and illustrated by Matisse, Picasso, and Braque. University Gallery, Meadows School of the Arts, SMU campus. 692-2516.

UTA Gallery. Through Apr 20: Recent works by Nick Wood. Through Apr 27: “Jasper Johns/Recent Screen Prints.” From Apr 30: Third annual student competition. Mon-Fri 9-4, Sun 1-4. Fine Arts Complex, Cooper at 2nd St, Arlington. 273-2891.

UTD Gallery. Through Apr 8: Student art exhibition. From Apr 13: Juried art exhibit sponsored by Southwestern Watercolor Society. Mon-Fri 8-5. Visual Arts Bldg, Floyd and Campbell Rds, Richardson. 690-2762.



GALLERIES

Allen Street. Through Apr: Portraits of Dallas by DiAnne Malouf. Reception Apr 11 at 7 pm. From Apr 20: “Third Sunday Photography.” Tue-Fri 11-2, Sat 11-5, Sun 1-5. 2817 Allen St. 742-5207.

Alterman. Featuring western, wildlife, and Americana art including works by Harry Jackson, Truman Bolinger, and Robert Summers. Mon-Fri 9-5, Sat by appt. 2504 Cedar Springs, 745-1266.

Andrade. Through Apr 10: Exhibit of Japanese drawings. Tue-Sal 10:30-5. The Quadrangle, 2800 Routh, No 180. 741-2125.

Arthello’s. Through Apr: Paintings by Jerry Nabors and photographs by Carl Sidle. From Apr 5: Paintings by Oscar McNary. Sat & Sun 1-6. 1922 S Beckley. 941-2276.

Athol. Through Apr 19: Bronze figuratives by British sculptor Lorne McKean. Ongoing exhibit of 19th- and 20th-century paintings. Mon-Sat 10-5. 2512 Cedar Springs. 742-7261.

Booth. Through Apr: Exhibit of Naive graphics featuring works by Cuca Romley and others. Mon-Fri 9-6, Sat 9-5. 2516 Maple Ave. 742-6131.

Clifford. Through Apr 21: Color intaglios by Houston printmaker Dan Allison. Tue-Sat 10-5:30. 6610 Snider Plaza. 363-8223.

Conn. Antiques, fine art, Oriental carpets. Services include appraisals, consignment selling, lectures, and classes. Mon-Fri 10-5:30, Sat 10-12. 6126 Berkshire Ln. 522-3653.

Contemporary. Through Apr 5: Sculptures in lucite by Vasa. Mon-Sat 10:30-5. The Quadrangle, 2800 Routh, No 120. 747-0141.

DW Gallery. From Apr 5: “Self Portrait” includes works of 20 artists, and group show features Ed Vaughn. Apr 5: Opening reception 6-9 pm. Tue-Sat 11-5. 3505 McKinney. 526-3240.

David L. Gibson. Through Apr: Italian landscape etchings of late 18th and early 19th centuries. Ongoing exhibit of 16- to 19th-century prints and maps. Mon-Sat 10-5. 2723 Routh. 744-3474.

Delahunty. Through Apr 9: Works by Nancy Chambers and color photography by Donald Lipski. From Apr 12: Group show features gallery artists Surls, Rizzie, Green, Strunck, Fisher, and Gordy. “Photoworks” by Al Souza in the Upstairs Gallery. Tue-Sat 11-5. 2611 Cedar Springs. 744-1346.

Five Hundred Exposition. From Apr 5: “Steelworks” features sculptures by Scott R. Madison. Tue by appt, Wed & Thur 11-2, Fri & Sat 10-4, Sun 1-4. 500 Exposition Ave. 828-1111.

Florence. Through Apr: Oil paintings by Terlikowski, Philippe, and Denis Paul Noyer. Serigraphs by Simbari. Bronze sculptures by Harry Marinsky and Carol Miller. Mon-Fri 10-4, Sat & Sun by appt. 2500 Cedar Springs. 748-6463.

The Fringe Element. Ongoing display of holographic art (three-dimensional laser imagery) by several artists. Wed-Sun 12-5. 2727 D Routh. 741-5219.

Gallery E. Through Apr: “El Festival Atlix-cayotl” features folio of block prints by Puebla artist Jaime (James Joseph Fox). Tue-Sat 11-4. 2607 Routh. 651-1343.

Gallery II. Through Apr: Works by French artist Deberdt. Mon-Sat 10-6, Thur 10-9. 1109 Old Town Village. 363-9346. Gallery 13. Through Apr 18: Paintings and drawings by Gordon Young. Mon-Fri 8-5. 3000 Harry Hines. 744-1300.

Lucy Berman Modern Graphics. Through Apr: Drawings by Milcovitch. Also limited edition prints by European, American, and South American artists. By appt, days or evenings. 3873 Royal Ln. 357-1687.

Miller Simonson. Through Apr: Hill Country scenes in oil by Guy Botto. Also French primitives by Sue Flemings. Watercolors by Lou Dug-gins. Mon-Sat 10-5.217 Preston Royal Shopping Center (NE quadrant). 692-1891.

Peterson. Limited edition prints by Chagall, Calder, Miró, and others, Mon-Fri 10-9, Sat 10-6. 8315 Preston Rd. 361-9403.

Quadrangle Galleries. Through Apr 5: Works by New York and Houston artist Mary Melikian. Mon-Sat 10-5:30. 2800 Routh, No 136. 748-9488.

Southwest II. From Apr 3: Works and recent graphic editions by Rufino Tamayo. Apr 3 at 7 pm: Opening reception with guest appearance by Tamayo. Tue-Sat 10-6, Wed-Fri 10-9, closed Sun & Mon. 2710 Boll St (1/2 blk east of the Quadrangle). 827-7730.

Stewart. From Apr 12: “New Reflections” by James Martin. Tue-Sat 10-5, Sun & Mon by appt. 12610 Coil Rd. 661-0213.

The Studio. Apr3 & 17: Drawing demonstrations by Ann Cushing Gamtz. Call for times. 3524 1nwood Rd. 528-1487.

Texas Art Gallery. Apr 10: One-man show by Robert Pummill in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Bill Burford. 747-8158.

Valley House. Exhibit of 19th- and 20th-century paintings and drawings. Mon-Fri 10-5, Sat 10-3. 6616 Spring Valley Rd. 239-241.

Williamson. Through Apr: Collection of 19th-century paintings. Mon-Fri 10-6 and by appt. 6803 Hillcrest. 369-1270.



ENLIGHTENMENT



SEMINARS, EVENTS, ETC.

Art and the Art Museum in America. Apr 10 at 2 pm: Final lecture in series sponsored by University of Texas at Arlington presents Oxford University Professor of Archaeology, Martin Robertson, speaking about the J. Paul Getty Museum of California. Free. Room 148, Fine Arts Bldg, UTA campus, Second and Cooper Sts. 273-2891.

Art Lecture. Apr 29 at 8 pm: Guest speaker Anne Tucker lectures about Target II photography exhibition. Free. Solarium, Fort Worth Art Museum, 1309 Montgomery, Fort Worth. (817) 738-9215.

Book Fair. Apr 19-27: Sponsored by the Fort Worth Chapter of the National Council of Jewish Women, this annual event features great book buys. Proceeds benefit various community projects. Lena Pope Home, Hulen and West Frwy, Fort Worth. Call for times. (817) 731-8681.

Celebration of Japanese Arts. Through Apr 28: Events include sword making, tea ceremony ceramics, introduction to Bonsai, Japanese cooking classes, kite making, flower arranging, and more. Call for dates and times. University of Dallas, Irving. 438-1123, ex 154. Dallas Craft Market. Apr 12 & 13: Sponsored by American Craft Enterprises, 350 nationally selected craftsmen and artisans exhibit and sell their contemporary works including woodwork, blown glass, stoneware, weaving, and jewelry. $2.50 at door, children free. 10-6. Market Hall, 2100 Stemmons Frwy. 638-7723. Eastfield Open House. Apr 26: Celebration of East field College’s tenth anniversary, events include booths, exhibits, food, and the Side of the Road Gang in concert. Noon-5. Free. 3737 Motley, Mesquite. 746-3185.

Edward Albee. Apr 24 at 11 am: Playwright lectures for Creative Writing Week Convocation. Free. Ed Landreth Auditorium, TCU campus. (817)921-7810.

Friday Forum. Apr 11 at 10:30 am: Guest speaker, couture designer Charles Kleibacker, lectures on the world of fashion. Luncheon follows program at the Dallas Country Club. Cinema l, NorthPark. Call for ticket and luncheon reservations. 369-2210.

Heirloom Appraisal Day. Apr 20: Annual event sponsored by Delta Gamma Sorority. Members of the American Society of Appraisers are on hand to appraise your jewelry, coins, glass work, paintings, quilts, and much more.

Admission free. $5 charge for each appraised item with .proceeds benefiting several charities. 1-6. NorthPark Mall. 387-0496.

Helen Corbitt Lecture. Apr 17 at 8 pm: Annual series on excellence features guest speaker Stanley Marcus. Free. Lynch Auditorium, University of Dallas, Irving. 438-1123, ex 154.

Kinfest ’80. Apr 19. 21-24: Series of talks and readings in celebration of writers who write about families. Sponsored by the Dallas Public Library, guest speakers include Anne Beattie, Dan Masterson, Cynthia MacDonald, Richard Peck, Steve Zeitlin, Liz Ollis, and Gayle Ross. Call for schedules. 748-9071, ex 209.

Lyceum Series Speakers. Apr I: Lecture by Gordon Parks, photographer and author of The Learning Tree. Apr 25: Lecture by California Congressman George Miller. 11 am. Free. Performance Hall, Mountain View College, 4849 W Illinois. 746-4180.



eon/program series presented by Meadows School of the Arts students. DeGolyer Estate, 8525 Garland Rd. Call for ticket information. 692-3510.

Self Defense for Women. Apr 16: Sponsored by Woman’s Point, black belt karate expert Don Lehew conducts seminar on women’s self protection. $10. 7:30-9:30. 5207 McKinney, Suite 14. 521-2933.

Temple Shalom Arts Forum. Apr 9 at 8 pm: Renowned author Norman Mailer presents lecture on “What Does a Writer Try to Do?” Temple Shalom, Hillcrest at Alpha Rd. Call for ticket information. 661-1810.

Texas Fine Arts Association Exhibition. TFAA invites artists from Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, and Louisiana to compete in its 7th Annual Open Exhibition beginning Apr 14 in Center Court, Dallas City Hall. The juried competition offers cash prizes in media of oil, acrylic, watercolor, graphics, and sculptures. Call for more information. 363-2019.

William Armstrong. Apr 18 at 9:30 am: Lecture by author of Sounder. Free. Haggar Center, University of Dallas, Irving. 438-1123 ex 154.

Wine Appreciation. From Apr 3: Series of five Thur evening classes covers wine selection, evalation, wine making, geographical factors, and buying, serving, and storing procedures. Wine tasting is included during each session. 7-9:30. $55. Park North YWCA, 4434 W Northwest Hwy. 357-6575.

Zoo World ’80. Apr 11-13: Sponsored by KZEW-FM radio, displays feature new cars and vans, stereo equipment, furniture, clothing, books, and more. Free. Apr 11 6 pm-midnight; Apr 12 10 am to midnight; Apr 13 10 am-6. Grand Hall, Dallas Convention Center. 748-9898.

MUSEUMS

Dallas Health & Science Museum. Through Apr: “Ice Age Art,” major touring exhibition of 240 objects from the European Upper Paleolithic period (35,000 BC-10,000 BC). Tue-Sat 9-5, Sun 1-5. Fair Park 428-8351. Fort Worth Museum of Science and History. Permanent exhibit, “Laser Technology: Origins, Applications, and Design.” Each weekend in Apr: “Laser Magic.” Fri & Sat 7:30, 9, 10:30 & midnight; Sun 7:30&9. $2.75. Each Sat at 1 pm: “The Texas Sky.” $1. Each Sat & Sun in Apr: “Spring Tales and Star Stories.” Sat 11, 2:30, 3:30; Sun 2:30 & 3:30. $1.50, $1 under 12. Museum admission 50￠ for out-of-county residents. Tarrant County residents free. Museum hours: Mon-Sat 9-5, Sun 2-5. 1501 Montgomery, Fort Worth. (817) 732-1631.

SPORTS



Baseball – Texas Rangers. Arlington Stadium. All games at 7:35 unless noted otherwise. General admission $3, 13 & under $1.50. Reserved seats $5.50-$7. 273-5100. Apr 10& 11 vs. New York Yankees 12(3:20) vs. New York Yankees 13(2:05) vs. New York Yankees 14-16 vs. Cleveland Indians 21-23 vs. Detroit Tigers

Hockey – Dallas Black Hawks. Fair Park Coliseum. All games begin at 7:30 pm. Tickets $3-$6. 565-0362.

Apr 4vs. Indianapolis

Hockey – Fort Worth Texans. Will Rogers Coliseum. 7:30 pm. Tickets $3.50-$5.50. (817) 332-1585.

Apr 2 vs. Oklahoma City

Rodeo – Mesquite Championship Rodeo. Every Fri & Sat at 8:30 pm, Apr through Sept. Off LBJ at Military Pkwy. Box seats $4.50, general admission $3.50, $1.50 12 & under. 285-8777.

Rodeo – Superstars Championship. Apr 17-20: Tickets $5-$15. Will Rogers Coliseum, Fort Worth. Tickets available at Ticketron. (817) 870-1160.

Soccer- Dallas Tornado. Texas Stadium. All games at 8 pm. Tickets $6, $4 under 18 and over 65. 369-KICK.

Mar 29 vs. Atlanta Chiefs (Season opener) Apr 5 vs. Minnesota Kicks

12 vs. Houston Hurricane

26 vs. Philadelphia Fury

Tennis – WCT Finals. Apr 18-May 4: Re-union Arena. Call for ticket information. 651-8444.