PREVIEWS MAY EVENTS

Artfest ’80



Public enjoyment of the arts is one of the major aims of Artfest ’80, the two-day art fair sponsored by the 500, Inc. Artfest will be held on Memorial Day weekend (May 24 and 25) at the Esplanade in Fair Park, and it welcomes kids and adults, buyers and browsers alike.

Artfest will last from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. (6 p.m. on Sunday), and variety is its keynote. The outdoor fair offers an appealingly wide range of exhibits, live entertainment, concessions, and special events like the 10 kilometer “Run for the Arts” race that will kick things off at 9 a.m. on Saturday. A children’s area allows your kids to try face or body painting, sculpting in various media, or building a musical instrument while you take in the art auction and inspect the many craft and art displays (everything from macrame to oil paintings). You can have a German lunch at the Beer Garden or eat under the trees while listening to the band. You can buy as much or as little as you like of the wares displayed – come away laden with weavings, watercolors, and jewelry, or have a good time just looking.

The proceeds from Artfest are distributed among the beneficiaries of the 500, Inc.

The two-day festival on the Esplanade has become an annual event that combines having fun with a good cause. You can’t do much better than that. Tickets: The 500, Inc., 8220 Westchester Drive, Suite 7. 361-2011.

– Judith Eubank

Comedy Tonight



You have to go down to Deep Commerce, through a beer and poo! emporium, and up scary stairs to see Random Scam perform. Depending on your mood and agility, it might just be worth it.

The six young people in the troupe write, direct, and perform something called “Mysterie from Beyond Truth.” The skits and songs are much better than the title, and the performers are much better than most of their material. Two, Kenneth Polk and Judy Truesdell, are outstanding.

Polk, who comes out first as “your host, the late Floyd Collins,” looks a bit like a young Charles Laughton and is a very funny man. He even manages to put a good edge on a TV commercial takeoff: “Plantin’ potatoes and fightin’ Protestants really make a man need a dooble deoderant soap.” Judy Truesdell, who came downtown by way of Mesquite and Richland College, does a sincere Texas high-school cheerleader in a hilarious monologue called “Sports with Mitzi,” and does her to a turn, down to the last “Listen, y’all.” These two are featured in the most inventive and consistently funny skit of the show, about a “Texas Ignorance” computer programmed to teach the lettered and lately arrived how to talk right. (The correct response to “Hike to died” is “Well, I swan!”)

The show seems to be modeled on “Saturday Night Live” and has the same problem: Most of the concepts need fleshing out and punching up. Some should be scrapped altogether: Adolf Hitler as a nightclub comic is not funny.

It’s certainly more “Saturday Night Live” than “Second City,” but there are a few minutes of improvisation near the end of the two-hour show. On a recent night, when the players asked the audience for fictional characters, they got back Mighty Manfred, Tom Terrific, The Jolly Green Giant, and John Wayne. Maybe it’s better to keep it brief.

There was a good deal of audience participation throughout the evening, asked for or not, and everyone seemed to be having a good time. I would have climbed yet another flight of stairs to be in on the skewering of “The Village Apartment People” in the boffo finale. Random Scam, “High Atop Sam’s Barbecue,” 2109 Commerce. Fri and Sat 8 pm and 11 pm (or thereabouts). $3.00 per person. 742-3577 for reservations.

– June Leftwich

Wiley Territory



The best adjective for California artist William Wiley is protean. Over the years, and often simultaneously, he has done paintings, drawings, water-colors, lithographs, and mixed-media constructions, all in a highly individualistic style that combines elements of Abstract Expressionism, Dada, Surrealism, Pop, and many other movements in 20th-century art. The delight is that so often these different influences come together as coherent, provocative works of art. Technical skill is one of the unifying factors: Wiley is a superb draftsman, in the best Renaissance and 18th-century traditions, whose patterns of clean, crisp lines remind us of jigsaw puzzles or sections of an intricate stained-glass window. Another, and equally important factor, is attitude. His work looks relaxed, whimsical, even a bit old-fashioned. In the late Sixties, while many artists were still absorbed in Abstract Expressionism and cool, hard-edged painting, Wiley developed an extremely personal, lyrical style that put the artist squarely back into his work. He frequently incorporates passages from his letters and notebooks into his paintings, for example, and likes to draw caricatures of himself, usually as a bedraggled, somewhat buffoonish character called Mr. Unnatural. This gentle self-mockery, combined with a lack of pretense, is one of the most engaging features of his work. It is serious, but not that serious. Even a quick glance at his paintings and drawings reveals a child’s fascination with the minutiae of everyday life, with homely objects and commonplace situations. Many of them contain images that must have come directly from comic strips and children’s books. He likes to draw maps and tools and funny hats – not merely to render them exactly, like many of the Pop artists, but to transform them into something else. His best work is grounded in the real world and soars into dream and fantasy. See for yourself at the Dallas Museum of Fine Arts between May 14 and June 22.

– David Dillon

Fakin’It



Thomas J. Wise (1859-1937) is listed in the Dictionary of National Biography as a book collector, bibliographer, editor, and forger. His brilliant literary collection (the Ashley Library) is in the British Museum, but many of his brilliant literary forgeries are at the University of Texas at Austin. Not to worry: The imposters are now worth more than some of the originals. Wise authority and University of Texas professor William F. Todd will tell all about the genteel skullduggery at the Friends of the Dallas Library luncheon on Tuesday, May 20, at the Dallas Hilton Hotel. For information and reservations, call 748-9071, ext 355.

– June Leftwich



Texas Red



Few musicians are as taken for granted by the folks at home as Dallas jazz pianist Red Garland, but he couldn’t care less. He plays fine piano at the Recovery Room here and he plays fine piano in Tokyo or Akron or in a New York recording session.

“Feelin’ Red” is his new piano trio album, and it’s much better than either of his Fantasy/Prestige LP’s of last year. In the company of bassist Sam Jones and drummer Al Foster, Red, at a better instrument than the Recovery Room’s much-maligned spinet, puts more grace and swing into the trio format than almost any other pianist working today. In the opening song, “It’s All Right With Me” by Cole Porter, he renders lively and impeccable keyboard phrasing.

Other highlights include Red’s compelling, unaccompanied intro and Jones’ hip bass solo on “Going Home,” a cut so smooth that it seems much shorter than its eight-minute length. And “Cherokee,” the jazz standard played almost nightly at the Recovery Room, inspires him to improvise.

There’s no studio trickery, no electronic nonsense, no over-dubbed strings. Some of it swings, some of it is slow, moody, misty. All of it is good jazz.

– Tim Schuller

Cinco de Mayo



On May 5, 1862, a poorly equipped Mexican citizen’s army sent by Benito Juarez decisively defeated Napoleon III’s seasoned French troops in the Battle of Puebla. Cinco de Mayo (the 5th of May) is a great patriotic holiday in Mexico, and Cinco de Mayo at Pike Park, sponsored by the Federation of Mexican Organizations, has become a celebrated tradition for the Mexican-American community in Dallas. My neighbor Domingo has attended the Pike Park fiesta every year since it began 43 years ago. Lately he has become involved as an active participant – manning a booth on the park grounds with comida Mexicana autentica, or, real Mexican food.

In late April he scouts the supermarkets for the plumpest pinto beans, makes arrangements for beef with the butcher, talks his wife Constantina into hand-patting the tortillas, and puts his two kids to work chopping chiles and onions. It’s worth all the effort when tacos al carbon and Domingo’s great-grandmother’s rendition of tamales are served at Pike Park.

Domingo’s zeal for the event is not exceptional. Latinos turn out by the thousands on May 5 to celebrate Mexico’s stand against France – elderly women in red posy-printed skirts, straw-hatted mariachis, and kids who can’t resist bopping to the cumbia band’s beat. This year’s fiesta, May 4-5, will include a speech by Mexican Consul Alphonso Ballesteros, a folklorico presentation, Mexican hat dance, and a puppet show – not to mention the infectiously festive mood of the people and the place. Admission is free. May 4, 6-11 pm. May 5, 6-11 pm with program beginning at 8 pm. Pike Park, 2800 Harry Hines. Information: 247-3626.

– Monika Maeckle

The Amazin’ Met



This spring’s whirlwind Met tour – four operas in three days – brings to Dallas both two super-stellar singers and two Verdi masterworks we’ve heard in the last couple of years. The big news of course is the return of Luciano Pavarotti, last year’s Cava-radossi in the Met’s touring Tosca and now a golden-throated Riccardo in the opening night Masked Ball

(Thursday, May 15, 7:30 p.m.). The Dallas Civic Opera presented Un Ballo memorably in 1978, and only last December gave us Gilda Cruz-Romo in a powerfully dramatic production of Aida. In May, none other than Cruz-Romo sings Amelia in the Met’s Masked Ball, and to complete the duplications, the Met is touring its own Aida (“As only the Metropolitan Opera can do it,” says the brochure). The Met’s Aida (Friday, May 16, at 7:30 p.m.) will be well worth the price if there’s still a ticket to be had, though one fears that Rita Malaspina in the title role won’t command the excitement Cruz-Romo brought to the part. The Aida supporting lineup is a virtual roll-call of popular Metropolitan regulars: Mignon Dunn as Amneris, Cornell MacNeill as. Amonasro, and Jerome Hines as Ramfis.

The Met’s Masked Ball has been criticized for turning the improbable 17th-century setting into a central rationale for the action. Verdi drew his story from the murder of Sweden’s King Gustavus in 1792, but mid-l9th-century Hapsburg censors axed the dramatization of regicide; thus the shift to politically innocuous colonial America. Elija Molinsky’s staging, rather than sidestepping this dubious expedient, capitalizes on it by placing the murder of Riccardo (“governor of Boston”) just at the time of the Boston Tea Party, complete with redcoats and bristling Union Jacks. I doubt that in our day the American Revolution can supply even an opera with a fully convincing symbolic backdrop, but the most implausible setting couldn’t detract from the sound Pavarotti produces. Louis Quilico sings Renato, and Judith Blegen should be a beguiling Oscar. Humper-dinck’s Hansel and Gretel, sung in English (Saturday, May 17, 1:30 p.m.), and Bizet’s Carmen (Saturday, May 17, 7:30 p.m.) round out the Met tour. Mezzo Brenda Boozer as Hansel is the singer to watch in this production of an opera Richard Strauss, who conducted the premiere, called “a masterpiece of the first rank.” Both Miss Boozer and soprano Gail Robinson as Gretel are making their Dallas debuts. In a production of Carmen cited for its straightforward handle on this opera of operas, Fiorenza Cossotto will, one hopes, be equal to the demands of the title role. Richard Cassilly is a strong Don Jose, and Lenus Carlson gave a noteworthy performance as Escamillo in the original New York cast. Patricia Craig should shine as Micaela.

State Fair Music Hall. Tickets: $6-$27. All performances of Masked Ball and Carmen sold out. 691-7200.

– Willem Brans

FILM SERIES



Cinematheque. $2.50 Bob Hope Theatre, Meadows School of the Arts, SMU campus. 692-3090.

May 2-4: Buster Keaton’s The General, 7 pm and Tati’s Mr. Hulot’s Holiday, 9 pm

Dallas Public Library. Free. Wed at 12:10 at Central Library, 1954 Commerce. 748-9071, ex 349.

May 7: Chulas Fronteras, Part I and Allures14: Chulas Fronteras, Part II and Cibernetik 5.3

21: Hawaii Revisited, Part I and Banner-film

28: Hawaii Revisited, Part II and Ballet Adagio

Fine Film Series. Sponsored by Fort Worth Art Museum. $1.75, 50￠ children. 8pm. 1309 Montgomery, Fort Worth. (817) 738-9215.

May 5: The Women

Fretz Park Branch Library. Free. Tue at 7 pm. 6990 Belt Line Rd. 233-8262.

May 6: Israel: A Search for Faith

13: Hawaii Revisited

20: Other Half of the Sky: A China Memoir

27: Kudzu and La Dolce Festa

Granada Theater. $3.00, $2.25 students and over 65. $1.75 under 12 3524 Greenville Ave. 823-9610.

May 1: Some Like It Hot and The Misfits

2-3: Alien and Invasion of the Body Snatchers

4-5: All the President’s Men and The Candidate

6: Jacques Tati’s Playtime and Traffic

7-8: The Innocent and The Divine Nymph

9-10: Life of Brian and The Magic Christian11-12: The Seven Samurai

13: An Evening With Alan Watts

14-15: City Lights and The Chaplin Revue

16-22: Fellini’s Orchestra Rehearsal

23-31: Pasolini’s The Canterbury Tales

Mesquite Public Library. Free. 7:30 pm. 300 Grubb Dr, Mesquite. 285-6369.

May 9: Pasolini’s The Gospel According to St.Matthew

23: Antonioni’s The Passenger

Richland College. $1. Room B142, 12800 Abrams Rd. 746-4494.

May 2: All the President’s Men, 7:30 pm and Medium Cool, 9:30 pm

9: Paper Chase, 7:30 pm and The Graduate, 9:30 pm

University of Texas at Dallas. $1.50 general public, 75C under 17 and over 65. Founders North Auditorium, Floyd and Campbell Rds, Richardson. 690-2945.

May 7: Ichikawa’s The Burmese Harp

9: Mr. Hulot’s Holiday

14: The Man in the Glass Booth

16: Bikini Beach



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.

The Apple Tree. May 8-31: Three one-act musical pieces written by Jerry Bock and Sheldon Harnick, adapted from works by Mark Twain, Frank Stockton, and Jules Feiffer. $4.50, $3.50 students & 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.

The Birthday Party. From May 29: Harold Pinter’s play is now more than 20 years old and fairly familiar, but its menacing atmosphere retains its edge. The company is one of Fort Worth’s new groups, promising in part because its programming is a bit more adventurous than some of its Dallas counterparts. $4 Thur, $5 Fri& Sat. Thur-Sat at 8:15. Stage West, 600 Houston Street Mall, Fort Worth. (817) 921-0620.

Buried Child. Through May 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 begun to make him better known. The director is SMU’s Mesrop Kesdekian, whose productions (among them, Gogol’s Government Inspector and Wilder’s Matchmaker) are usually both 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 May 11: Lover’s Leap, with TV actor Bill Daily. From May 13: South Pacific, one of the grand old musicals (dating from 1949) by Rodgers and Hammerstein. The cast includes Howard Hart-man and K.K. Treece. From $11.50. Dinner shows Tue-Sun, matinees Sun. 11829 Abrams. 231-9457.

The Fantasticks. Through May 11: 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 May 4: Sonny Bono stars in The Owl and the Pussycat. May 6-25: Soupy Sales in Come Live With Me. May 27-June 1: Ray Charles. Call for prices. Dinner shows Tue-Sun. 12205 Coit Rd. 239-0153.

Holiday. From May 6: Philip Barry’s elegant 1929 comedy about a conflict of ideals among the smart set. $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.

Holy Ghosts. May 1-4: A comic folk drama by Romulus Linney, about an anguished husband, a runaway wife, and a snake-handling religious cult. The cast, by the way, includes two snakes. $1. Thur-Sat at 8, Sun at 2:15. Margo Jones Theatre, Meadows School of the Arts, SMU. 692-2573.

The Norman Conquests. Through May 17: Alan Ayckbourn’s comic trilogy has suddenly become very popular in the area; Dallas’ New Arts Theatre production hadn’t even closed before this staging, by one of Fort Worth’s new theaters, opened. 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.

Play It Again, Sam. From May 16: Woody Allen’s charming comedy about the love life of an unlikely Bogart idolizer. $3.50, $2 students, $1 over 65. Fri & Sat at 8. Garland Civic Theatre, Garland Rd at Ave F. 272-9122.

Rain. Through May 17: When this dramatization of a W. Somerset Maugham short story was performed at SMU a few years ago, the play seemed to hang a few too many clouds over Maugham’s already melodramatic South Seas tale of a prostitute and a preacher. But the cast in this production includes two of New Arts’ finest performers: Cheryl Black, who made a bright contribution to The Norman Conquests recently, and Gordon Fox, one of the company’s most reliable veterans. $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.

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 Barbecue). 742-3577.

The Seagull. Through May 24: 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.

The School for Scandal. Through May 18: Richard Brinsley Sheridan’s great comedy of manners, with 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.



MUSIC



Dallas Chamber Players. May 20 at 12:10: Woodwind quintet in concert. Free. Dallas Public Library, 1954 Commerce. 748-9071, ex 249.

Dallas Symphony Orchestra. May 1 & 3 at 8:15: Gunther Herbig conducts concert featuring violinist Margaret Batjer performing Saint Saens’ Violin Concerto No 3 in B Minor and Mahler’s Symphony No 5. May 9 & 10 at 8:15: Eduardo Mata is conductor for performance including pianist Tedd Joselson, tenor Gerald English, soprano Sheila Armstrong, bass-baritone Dominic Cossa, the St. Mark’s Boys Choir, and the DSO Chorus. Works presented are Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No 1 and Orff’s Carmina Burana. Music Hall, Fair Park. 692-0203.

DeGolyer Estate Spring Concert Series. May 11 at 5 pm: “Parks Concert” by the Dallas Symphony Orchestra. Sponsored by Dallas Park and Recreation Department. Pecan Grove. May 18 at 6 pm: “Rites of Spring” by the Dallas Chamber Singers. Rear Veranda. Performances free. Guests encouraged to bring blankets and picnic lunches. DeGolyer Estate, 8525 Garland Rd. 324-1401.

Exploring Chamber Music. May 18 at 2 pm: “Music for Courts and Kings” presents program of early chamber music in period setting and costume. Featured performers are Michael Crad-dock and Elizabeth and Christopher Adkins, members of NTSU’s Collegium Musicum, directed by Dr. Cecil Adkins. Sponsored by the University of Dallas and the Gifted Students Institute, proceeds benefit the Institute. $4. Faculty Lounge, Gorman Lecture Center, University of Dallas, Irving. 265-7143.

Fine Arts Series. May 4 at 7:30pm: Organ concert by Keith Weber. Free. Church of the Transfiguration, 14115 Hillcrest. 235-7954.

Highland Park Chamber Orchestra. May 18 at 8:15: Final performance by the HPCO is a benefit concert to help raise funds for young Dallas artists. Included in the program are Mendelssohn’s Octet for Strings and other works to be announced. Admission by donation. Caruth Auditorium, SMU campus. 826-6974.

Meadows School of the Arts. May 2 & 3 at 8:15: Opera workshop performances of Gustav Hoist’s The Wandering Scholar and Riders to the Sea by Ralph Vaughn Williams. $4, $2 students. Bob Hope Theatre. May 15 at 8:15: Dallas Civic Symphony concert, directed by James Rives Jones, features vocalist Donna Doorenbos and Dianna Goodson. $3.50, $1 students. Caruth Auditorium. May 12 at 8:15: Lloyd Pfautsch directs the Dallas Civic Chorus in concert with the Dallas Symphony Orchestra. $4, $2 students. Caruth Auditorium, SMU campus. 692-3510.

Metropolitan Opera. May 15 at 7:30: Verdi’s The Masked Ball features the world-renowned tenor, Luciano Pavarotti. May 16 at 7:30: Gala benefit performance of Verdi’s Aida. May 17 at 1:30: Hansel and Gretel presented in English. May 17 at 7:30: Bizet’s Carmen completes the Met’s 1980 Dallas season. Music Hall, Fair Park. Call for ticket information. 691-7200.

Richland College. May 4 at 2: Annual jazz percussion concert. May 6 at 12:30: Outstanding student recital. May 9 at 7: Student composer concert. All performances in Performance Hall. Free. 12800 Abrams Rd. 746-4550.

Sidewalk Symphony Concerts. May 8, 15. 22 & 29: Free performances presented by the Dallas Symphony Orchestra. Noon. Next to Sanger Harris on Pacific between Akard and Field. 565-9100.

Sunday Concert Series. Sponsored by Mu Phi Epsilon and the Dallas Museum of Fine Arts, the series presents local artists in concert. May 4: Performance by the East Dallas String Quartet. May 11: Dallas Music Teachers Association Honors Recital. May 18: Concert by Mountain View College Madrigal Singers. May 25: Performance by soprano Lynda Poston Smith and pianist Robert C. Smith. All performances at 3:30. Free. Museum Auditorium, Fair Park. 421-4187.

Symphony in the Park. Series of concerts by the Dallas Symphony Orchestra. Free. May 4 at 3: Marsalis Park Zoo, 621 E Clarendon. May 11 at 5: DeGolyer Estate, 8525 Garland Rd. May 15 at 8: Kiest Park, 3000 S Hampton. May 16 at 8: Northaven Park, 3800 Northaven Rd. May 24 at 5: Old City Park, 1717 Gano St. May 26 at 8: Flag Pole Hill, White Rock Lake. May 30 at 8: Fretz Park, 6950 Belt Line Rd. May 31 at 5: Reverchon Park, 3503 Maple Ave. 565-9100.

University of Texas at Dallas. May 4 at 8:15: Concert by the UTD Civic Chorale. University Theatre. May 10 at 3: Young violinists in concert directed by violinist Arkady Fomin. Jonsson Center Performance Hall. May 11 at 4: Award-winning young musical artists perform. Sponsored by UTD and Sigma Alpha Iota. Jonsson Center Performance Hall. May 18 at 8:15: Concert by the Greater Dallas Youth Orchestra. University Theatre. All performances free. Floyd and Campbell Rds, Richardson. 690-2983.

Van Cliburn Foundation. May 13 at 8 pm: Benefit recital by 1977 Van Cliburn competition winner, Steven De Groote. Proceeds to benefit the 1981 competition. Ed Landreth Auditorium, TCU campus. Call for ticket information. (817) 738-6500.



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 7:30-2, Sun 3-mid-night. AE, CB, MC, V. 216 Corinth at Industrial. 428-3128.

Texas Tea House. A get-down country place, with dancing to Billy Joe Howard and the Gangbusters in the beer garden outside. Cover varies. The bar serves 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. 369-2222.

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 varies. 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. Daily 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. Tue-Thur 7-2, Fri 4-2, Sat & Sun 7-2, closed Mon. 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 atone for the previous night’s behavior. Daily lunch buffet open to public, membership required at night. Mon-Fri 11:30-2, Sat 7-2, Sun 11-2. AE, DC, MC, V. 5111 Greenville. 692-9855.Overlake Bellringer. The best straight disco in town, usually jammed with serious dancers and hustlers in their late 20s and early 30s. The help is sometimes surly, likely to make up dress restrictions on the spot when the place is too crowd-ed; 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. Daily 8-2. 8796 N Cen-tral. 692-5412.



JAZZ

The Embers Lounge. Forget that it’s only a waiting place for tables for the Southern Kitchen restaurant. On Friday and Saturday nights, the Embers becomes one of the best jazz bars in Dallas; pianist/vocalist Al Dupree could give lessons to Bobby Shore. Fri-Sat 6:30-10:30. 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 party 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. Open 11-2 daily. All credit cards. 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 Buster Brown (Tue-Sat), and on Sunday there’s big band jazz with the Dallas Jazz Orchestra. TG1F Fri 4:30-7:30, Tue-Sun 9-2, closed Mon. Cover varies; no cover Tue. MC, V. 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 Trio Mon-Wed, Marchel Ivery Quartet Thur-Sat. Mon-Sat 8:30-2, closed Sun. 4036 Cedar Springs. 526-1601.

Strictly Ta-Bu. Eclectic describes this comfortable bar/restaurant. The consistently decent jazz ranges from fusion to 40s swing, the crowd is a mix of mature professionals and high school seniors, and the decor – vintage art moderno. A separate eating area offers outstanding-but-small pizzas along with other Italian dishes. Cover charge on weekends. Mon-Thur 5-1, Fri 5-2, Sat & Sun 6-2. AE, 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 are the outdoor courtyard and the bargain drinks. Mon-Sat 11:15-2, 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 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. Tue-Sun 11-2, closed Mon. MC, V. 4615 Greenville. 369-1969.

Chelsea Comer. 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. Daily 11:30-2. Happy hour daily 11:30-7. 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 Andrews’s down the street. Folk musician Gordon Carol Thur-Sat. Mon-Thur 11-12, Fri 11-2, Sat 5-2, closed Sun. 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 al. Daily 11:30-2. Happy hour 4-7. 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. 6919 Twin Hills Ave. 369-8700.

Top of the Dome. The only bar in town with several views of the Dallas skyline. Nightly entertainment. 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.



ROCK

The Hop. This small, friendly pub has the best munchies in Fort Worth – fried okra and eggplant, for example. Happy hour all day Wed, 2-7 daily. The crowd is a happy amalgamation of college students and families. Mon-Sat 11-2, Sun 4-1. MC, V. 2905 W Berry, Fort Worth. (817) 923-7281.

Lillie Langtry’s. Antlers on the wall, portraits of actress Langtry, and an informal clientele are aspects of this small, rustic club. More important are the entertainers, who have recently included talented locals like Karen Bella and blues guitarist Charley Lee. Nachos and sandwiches served. No cover. Noon-2 am daily. Happy hour Mon-Fri 4-7, Sat 12-7, Sun 2-7. AE, MC, V. 6932 Greenville. 368-6367.

Poor David’s Pub. Small, dark, and informal, PD’s has a variety of entertainers like ex-Bee’s Knees guitarist Anson Funderburgh and his Rockets, a talented and no-nonsense blues band. Draught String Band performs Sun at 9. Good sandwiches available, kitchen stays open till 1 am. Mon-Fri 11:30-2, Sat 7-2, Sun 7:30-2. Happy hour Mon-Fri 2-7. Cover varies. No credit cards. 2900 McKinney. 821-9891.



DANCE HALLS/SUPPER CLUBS

Grand Hall at Union Station. Located above Dallas’ turn-of-the-century railroad station, Grand Hall is one of the best reasons to stick around downtown after dark. The service may be slow, but the drinks are stiff, the entertainment lively, and the atmosphere – Gatsby’s Daisy couldn’t ask for more. On Thursdays, swing-era veterans and Arthur Murray students practice their foxtrot to the sound of local big bands. Cover charges vary. Happy hour daily 5-8. Mon-Fri 11 am-mid-evening, Sat 5-mid-evening, closed Sunday. All credit cards. 400 Houston St. 741-1561.

Playboy Club. Take your pick of three rooms attended by – what else? – cottontailed bunnies: a spacious disco, a subdued lounge offering quiet music Thur-Sat, and a dinner/showroom with top-name comedy and music acts. Crowds include out-of-town business execs as well as SMU frats with their sorority dates. Private membership required. Buffet daily 11:30-2 and after 6 pm. Mon-Fri 11:30 am-2 am, Sat & Sun 5-2. All credit cards. 6116 N Central. 363-3800.

Venetian Room. A fancy and expensive mock-up of the Doge’s Palace, this supper club attracts couples who appreciate the semi-formal dress requirements and who like to foxtrot to an orchestra before the show. The cover is usually $10 and up a head and worth it only when you know the performer gives a dynamite show. The service reminds one of Brennan’s – friendly and attentive at its best, lackadaisical and downright surly at its worst – but a good spot to catch big-name acts. May 12-24: Lynn Anderson. Mon-Sat 7 pm-1 am. Shows Mon-Thur 8:30 & 11, Fri & Sat 9 & 11:30. AE, DC, MC, V. Fairmont Hotel, Ross & Akard. 748-5454.



PUBS, CLUBS, CAFES

Balboa 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 fair, 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 noon-2. All credit cards. 3604 Oak Lawn. 521-1068. Balboa Cafe Greenville. Even cozier and has a little more stylish clientele. Mon-Sat 11-2, Sun noon-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. Closed Sun. 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. Mon-Fri 11-2, Sat & Sun noon-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. Mon-Fri noon-1 am, Sat 4:30-1 am, closed Sun. All credit cards. 3015 Oak Lawn. 521-5151.

NFL. One of the friendliest and most gregarious bars in town, the NFL (Nick Farley’s Lounge) is a hangout for Irish people. Come here in a rowdy mood – especially on Friday nights when Irish Texans tune up with old Irish folk songs. On Saturdays the Jazz Couriers take the stage. Dancing, darts, and shuffleboard are available for the restless. No cover. Mon-Fri 4-2, Sat 6-2, closed Sun. 3520 Oak Lawn. 559-4890.

Peabody’s. Relaxed and spacious, this new Oak Lawn bar feels as comfortable as a good friend’s living room. Split levels, a fireplace, and couches grouped around coffee tables make for cozy conversations. Young professional crowd and don’t-rush service. Daily 11-2. Happy hour Mon-Fri 4-7. AE, DC, MC, V. 4216 Oak Lawn. 559-3160.

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 Mon-Fri 4-7. Mon-Sat 11:30-2, Sun noon-midnight. Kitchen open till 1:30 am. 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. Tue-Thur noon-midnight, Fri & Sat noon-2, Sun & Mon 4-midnight. 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 11-2, 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.



APT



MUSEUMS

Amon Carter Museum. From May 23: “Most Remarkable Scenery: Thomas Moran’s Water-colors of the American West” includes romantic landscapes by this 19th-century artist. Also on exhibit are selections from the permanent collection. Tue-Sat 10-5, Sun 1-5. 3501 Camp Bowie, Fort Worth. (817)738-1933.

Dallas Museum of Fine Arts. From May 14: “Wiley Territory.” Exhibition of over 125 works by William T. Wiley includes paintings, drawings, constructions, and prints produced since 1967. Exhibit organized by the Walker Art Center. Tue-Sat 10-5, Sun 1-5. Fair Park. 421-4188.

Dallas Public Library. From May 15: “This Land – Texas.” Exhibit of historical maps from the collection of the Archives and Research Center for Texas and Dallas History. Terrace Room, 1954 Commerce. 748-9071, ex 280.

Fort Worth Art Museum. Through May 18: “Target II: Five American Photographers” exhibits works by Alfred Stieglitz, Edward Weston, Clarence White, Baron Adolphe de Meyer, and Paul Strand. From May 24: Focus series features Dallas artist Dan Rizzie, abstract constructivist, exhibiting works of collage. From May 30: Prints and illustrations by Edward Hopper. Of note is the recent acquisition of the painting “Waverly” by Dallas artist Sam Gummelt. Tue 10-9, Wed-Sat 10-5, Sun 1-5. 1309 Montgomery, Fort Worth. (817) 738-9215.

Kimbell Art Museum. Through May: “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.

Texas Fine Arts Association. Through May 2: Seventh Annual Open Exhibition features works in oils, watercolors, acrylics, graphics, and sculpture by Southwestern artists. Mon-Fri 8-5. Center Court, Dallas City Hall. 363-2019.



GALLERIES

Adelle M. Fine Art. Through May: Works by fiber artist Sally Anderson. Mon-Fri 9-5. 3317 McKinney. 526-0800.

Afterimage. Vintage and contemporary photographs. Mon-Sat 10-5:30. The Quadrangle, 2800 Routh, No 151. 748-2521.

Allen Street. From May 18: Third Sunday Photography Exhibit. Thur 11-2 & 6-9, Fri 11-2, Sat 11-5, Sun 1-5. 2817 Allen St. 742-5207.

Altermann. Featuring western, wildlife, and Americana art with a continuing exhibition of Harry Jackson bronze sculptures. Mon-Fri 10-5, Sat & Sun by appt. 2504 Cedar Springs. 745-1266.

Andrade. Ongoing exhibition of Oriental art and English antiques. Included are Japanese and Chinese screens, scrolls, porcelain, and textiles. Tue-Sat 10:30-5. The Quadrangle, 2800 Routh, No 180. 741-2125.

Athol. Through May: Ongoing exhibit of 19th-century paintings. Also sculpture by Lorne Mc-Kean. Mon-Sat 10-5. 2512 Cedar Springs. 742-7261.

Booth. Through May: Eskimo animal carvings from Lake Harbour. Mon-Fri 9-6, Sat 9-5. 2516 Maple. 742-6131.

Clifford. Through May: Recent works by Bruce Cunningham. Mon-Sat 10-5:30. 6610 Snider Plaza. 363-8223.

Contemporary. Through May: Works on paper by Paul Jenkins. From May 30: Monotypes by Fort Worth artist Susan Harrington. Mon-Sat 10:30-5. The Quadrangle, 2800 Routh, No 120. 747-0141.

DW Gallery. Through May: Self-portrait show featuring 21 Texas artists. Also photographs by Dan Barsotti. May 3-29: Watercolors by Barbara Bell and photographs by Bob Egar. Tue-Sat 11-5. 3505 McKinney. 526-3240.

David L. Gibson. Through May: Landscape etchings of Oliver Hall. Mon-Sat 10-5. 2723 Routh. 744-3474.

Delahunty. From May 10: Group show by New York artists. Tue-Sat 11-5. 2611 Cedar Springs. 744-1346.

Five Hundred Exposition. From May 17: Exhibit of paintings and drawings by Christi Pate. Opening reception May 17 at 7 pm. Wed & Thur 11-2, Fri & Sat 10-4, Sun 1-4. 500 Exposition Ave. 828-1111.

Florence. Through May: Oil paintings by Terlikowski and Jon DeRuth. Bronze sculptures by Marinsky, Granlund, and Carol Miller. Serigraphs by Simbari. Mon-Fri 10-4, Sat & Sun by appt. 2500 Cedar Springs. 748-6463.

The Fringe Element. Ongoing exhibit of holographic fine art by various artists. Wed-Sun 12-5. 2727 Routh. 741-5219.

Gallery E. Through May: “Beyond Soweto,” contemporary South African art by black artists Sibiya, Macala, and Ndaba. Tue-Sat 11-4. 2607 Routh. 651-1343.

Galley II. Through May: Limited edition Mexican and Indian silkscreens featuring Austin artist Amado Pena. From May 31: One-man show of Pena’s work. Mon-Sat 10-6, Thur 10-9. 1109 Old Town Village. 363-9346.

Gallery 13. Through May 28: Paintings and drawings by Fort Worth artists Dennis and Daniel Blagg and Nancy Lamb. Mon-Fri 8-5. 3000 Harry Hines. 744-1300.

Lucy Berman Modern Graphics. Through May: Bird sculptures by Charles Le Bar. Also new prints by Robert Einbeck. By appt, days or evenings. 3873 Royal Ln. 357-1687.

Mattingly/Baker. From May 17: Opening of new gallery that features contemporary master prints and works on paper. This exhibit includes new print editions by Jasper Johns, Ellsworth Kelly, Roy Lichenstein, Robert Motherwell, Philip Pearlstein, and Richard Smith. Tue-Sat 10-6. 10711 Preston Rd. 696-3666.

Miller Simonson. Through May: Oils, sketches, and abstracts by Roy Barnett. Also prints of French primitives by Michel Salgé. Mon-Sat 10-5. 217 Preston Royal Shopping Center (NE quadrant). 692-1891.

Multiples. Contemporary paintings, sculpture, and graphics by nationally and internationally known artists. Mon-Sat 10-6. 2903 N Henderson. 826-2950.

Nimbus. From May 16: Contemporary paintings by Kevin Tolman. Reception for artist May 16 at 6. Mon-Sat 10-5. 3023 Routh. 742-1348.

Phillips. Through May: French impressionist paintings featuring Paul Anderbouhr and Jacques Bouyssou. Mon-Sat 10-5. 2517 Fair-mount. 748-7888.

Stewart. Through May 10: “New Reflections” by James Martin. From May 24: “New Water-colors” by Dick Phillips. Tue-Sat 10-5, Sun & Mon by appt. 12610 Coit Rd. 661-0213.

Shango. Through May: Primitive containers, boxes, bowls, and baskets from the Americas and Africa, 100 BC-1900 AD. Mon-Sat 12-6 and by appt. 2606 Fairmount. 744-4891.

Southwest II. Through May: Mixed graphic exhibit featuring gallery artists. Through May 17: Works and recent graphics by Rufino Tamayo. Tue-Sat 10-6, Wed-Fri 10-9, closed Sun & Mon. 2710 Boll St (1/2 blk east of the Quadrangle). 827-7730.

Texas Art Gallery. Western paintings and sculpture featuring oils by Oleg Stavrowsky and bronzes by Duke Sundt. Mon-Fri 9-5. 1400 Main. 747-7962.

Valley House. Paintings and drawings of the 19th and 20th centuries. Mon-Fri 10-5, Sat 10-3. 6618 Spring Valley. 239-2441.

Williamson. Through May: Watercolor, egg tempera, and papyrus paintings by California artist Molly Ramolla Mon-Fri 10-6 and by appt. 6803 Hillcrest. 369-1270.



ENLIGHTENMENT



SEMINARS, EVENTS, ETC.

Artfest ’80. May 24 & 25: Annual art fair sponsored by the 500, Inc. includes exhibits, concession stands, children’s events (Kids & Co. performs May 25), arts and crafts for sale, and a multitude of activities for everyone. Proceeds go to beneficiaries of the 500, Inc. May 24 10-8, May 25 10-6. Esplanade, Fair Park. Call for ticket information. 361-2011.

Brown Bag Plant Seminars. May 3 & 4 at 10 am: Flower show “Fantasy of Flowers.” $2. May 7 at 11 am: Spring tour of the Dallas Garden Center. Free. May 21 at 11 am: Seminar “Annuals for Summer Color.” $5. Dallas Civic Garden Center, Corner of First and Forest, Fair Park. 428-7476.

A Family Affair. May 4: The March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation and B’nai B’rith Women of Dallas invite prospective parents to attend a program providing educational and commercial displays along with speakers on obstetrics, pediatrics, and nutrition. Free. 1-6. Arts Magnet High School, 2501 Flora St. 620-9779.

Flower Festival. May 10 & 11: Annual event celebrates Mother’s Day with bushels of fresh vegetables, fruits, blooming plants and flowers, and art items. May 10 at 3: Youth Orchestra of Dallas presents concert in honor of all mothers. Free. 10-6 both days. Farmer’s Market, 1010 S Pearl Expy. 748-2082.

Herbal Celebration. May 5-11: Several merchants of Preston Royal join together to promote the many uses of freshly grown herbs. The Tom Thumb store will sell over 25 varieties of packaged fresh herbs including tarragon, dill, fennel, marjoram, savory, thyme, rosemary, mint, and many more that have previously been unavailable in the Dallas area. Other events include introduction to cooking with fresh herbs, special recipes, tips on growing your own herb garden, and how to decorate and landscape with herbs. Preston Royal Shopping Center, NE corner of Preston and Royal.

Hunter/Jumper Charity Horse Show. May 9-11: Sponsored by the Park Cities Lions Club, the annual event features over 250 horses and riders in competition. Highlight is “The Jumper Classic,” May 10 at 8 pm. $3 pays for the entire weekend. Proceeds benefit various Lions Club charities. Call for schedules. State Fair Coliseum. 361-8788.

Multi-Cultural Festival. May 5-9: Week-long celebration of ethnic and international cultures includes fair with booths, exhibits, dances, art, costumes, and music representative of American ethnic cultures. Free. Daily 8am-10pm. May 9 at 7 pm: Multi-cultural banquet features ethnic cuisine and entertainment. $4. East field College, 3737 Motley, Mesquite. 746-3185.

Showcase of Doll Houses and Miniatures. Through May 25: Sponsored by Dallas chapter of the National Association of Miniature Enthusiasts, this exhibit includes several doll houses, miniature stores, furniture, and dishes. $2, children 50￠, $1 over 65. Tue-Fri 10-4, Sat & Sun 1:30-4:30. Old City Park, 1717 Gano. 691-8658.

Spring Fever Run. May 10 at 8:30 am: Park North Branch of YWCA sponsors 5000- and 10,000-meter mini-marathon. All ages welcome. $5 registration fee before May 4, $6 after May 4 and at the race. Bachman Lake Pavillion. 357-6575.

Temple Shalom Arts Forum. May 7 at 8 pm: Guest speaker is Isaac Bashevis Singer, winner of the 1978 Nobel Prize in Literature. Temple Shalom, Hillcrest at Alpha Rd. Call for ticket information. 661-1810.

Tour of Homes. May 9-11: Annual tour sponsored by the Swiss Avenue Historic District Association begins May 9 with special candlelight tour from 7-9pm. $15percouple. May Wat 10:30 am: Parade features antique cars, bands, floats, and more. The nine homes selected for the tour are open May 10& 11 from 1-6. $4 in advance, $5 at the door, $3.50 with purchase of 10 or more. 826-0594.

Turtle Creek Village Art Show. May 16-18: Semi-annual event features participation by several area art associations. Included are paintings, jewelry, pottery, sculpture, and drawings. Free. 10-8 daily. Turtle Creek Village, Oak Lawn and Blackburn. 528-9720.

Woman Power Saturday. May 3: Series of workshops, discussions with guest speakers, and entertainment that focus on contemporary issues affecting today’s women. $15. 8:30-4. North Lake College, 2000 Walnut Hill, Irving. Call for schedules. 659-5200.

Wondering and Wandering. May 3: Fifth annual conference and workshop features classes on native trees, flowers, vines, and plants. Also included are nature walks, arts and crafts, and lectures on conservation and solar energy. $3. 9-4. Greenhills Environmental Center, western end of Wheatland Rd, Cedar Hill. 296-1955.



MUSEUMSFort Worth Museum of Science and History.Permanent exhibit, “Laser Technology: Origins, Applications, and Design.” Each weekend in May: “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 May: “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. General admission $3, 13 & under $1.50. Reserved seats $5.50-$7. 273-5100.

May 2, 3, 4vs. Baltimore Orioles

5, 6, 7 vs. Boston Red Sox

9, 10, 11 vs. Chicago White Sox

19, 20, 21, 22 vs. California Angels

30 & 3l vs. Oakland A’s

Golf – Byron Nelson Golf Classic. May 5-11 (tournament May 8-11). Preston Trail Golf Club. Gate ticket prices $5-$13 depending on day; advance tickets $10; tickets with pavilion privileges $3 more; season badge (all days) $35; with pavilion $40. 742-3896.

Golf – Colonial National Invitation. May 12-18 (tournament May 15-18). Colonial Country Club, Fort Worth. Gate ticket prices $5-$17 depending on day; season badge (all days) $40. (817)926-4671.

Rodeo – Cowtown Rodeo. Each Sat at 8 pm through May 24. Fort Worth Stockyards, Fort Worth. Tickets $4, $2 under 12. (817)429-4682.

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



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

May 10vs. San Diego Sockers

17vs. Los Angeles Aztecs



Tennis – World Championship Tennis Finals. Apr 28-May 4: Contenders are the eight players who have accrued the most points on the WCT tour. First prize winnings $100,000. Reunion Arena. Call for ticket information. 651-8444.



KID STUFF



Balloon Experiments.May 17 at 3: Demonstration of balloons and a film, Red Balloon. Free. Audelia Road Branch Library, 10045 Audelia Rd. 348-6160.



Gymnastics Performance. May 17 at 3: Demonstration by the Metroplex Gymnastic Show Team. Free. Pleasant Grove Branch Library, 1125 S Buckner. 398-6625.



Kathy Burks Marionettes. Through May 17; Puppet performance of “Mighty Mole, Super Hero.” From May 22: “Jack and the Beanstalk.” Thur-Sat 10:30, 1 & 4. $1.50. Group rates and times available. Haymarket Theatre, Olla Podrida. 233-1958.

Kidflicks II. May 3 at 10:30 am: Free films and popcorn for children. Solarium, Fort Worth Art Museum, 1309 Montgomery, Fort Worth. (817) 738-9215.

Kids & Company. Through May: Adult touring company visits area elementary schools performing its production of America! Call for schedules. 521-5197.

Magic Show. Come see the K104-Radio MagicMan perform his tricks. Free. May 10 at 2:Lancaster-Kiest Branch Library, 3039 S Lancaster. 371-3446. May 17 at 3: Hampton-IllinoisBranch Library, 2210 W Illinois. 337-47%. May 24 at 2: Casa View Branch Library, 10355Ferguson. 328-4113. May 31 at 2: Martin LutherKing, Jr. Library/Learning Center, 2922 ForestAve. 421-4171.