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RITE TURNS

Possibly the only ballet ever to make front-page news was Nijinsky’s 1913 Rite of Spring, a Rite which caused a riot. Ever since, choreographers have tackled the Stravinsky score in hopes of making as big a splash. Not until recently has any one come close. Last year Paul Taylor, dealing with the same music but with far tamer audiences than Nijinsky’s, succeeded in infusing dance buffs with astonishment and delight.

Unlike most treatments of Stravinsky’s strange and dissonant work, Taylor’s Rite has nothing to do with pagan fertility rites and sacrificial virgins-maybe because virgins went out with Doris Day musicals. Taylor’s rituals are those of the rehearsal hall and the gangster movie, and what these have in common is for the audience to puzzle out. The simplest interpretation is to see Rite as a dance-within-a-dance, with the dancers rehearsing a cops-and-robbers chase. The action cuts back and forth between the dancers, headed by an imposing Rehearsal Mistress, and the dancers as crooks, Oriental villains, barmaids, and other such seamy stereotypes from B-grade detective movies.

Out of this unlikely material, Taylor achieves some comic and telling effects. Some of the comedy comes from the deliberately two-dimensional look achieved by the shallow stage and highly stylized, silhouetted movements. The music, too, contributes its share to the fun. Taylor uses a stripped-down version of the Stravinsky piece, the same two-piano arrangement favored by Nijinsky for his rehearsals, which in this case gives the production a Mack Sennet flavor.



Rite of Spring will be performed in Fort Worth this month when the Paul Taylor Dance Company makes its first north Texas appearance. Also on the program will be Airs, Diggity, and Dust.



Performances will be at the Tarrant County Convention Theatre, Feb 5 and 6 at 8:15 p.m. For ticket information, call (817) 731-0879.

– Margaret Putnam



TATTLETALES

Living in the world of a comedy of manners would be like living in a perpetual coffee break in which office gossip is traded relentlessly: why so-and-so was denied his expected promotion; how such-and-such behaved at last weekend’s party; and of course who is having an affair with whom. In its finer forms, gossip is an enjoyable way of taking revenge on life’s inequities. But it’s also a variety of snobbery: drawing superfine distinctions about the behavior of people in the next room while making great allowances for your own. This is just the way that life goes in an 18th-century comedy of manners. The language is more pointed, the characters affect a more sophisticated air, and their indiscretions consequently appear the more laughable, but it’s all the same sort of thing that goes , on in our glass-walled office buildings. The summary of a gossip’s motivations given by Lady Sneerwell, one of the central ornaments in R.B. Sheridan’s The School for Scandal, still holds true: “Wounded myself, in the early part of my life, by the envenomed tongue of slander, I confess I have since known no pleasure equal to the reducing of others to the level of my own injured reputation.” What she and the play’s other characters do – what we’ll see them doing when Theatre SMU produces the play this month – appears outlan-dishly exaggerated to our modern eyes. For instance, when the smooth-talking Mr. Joseph Surface receives a visit from Lady Teazle, whom he hopes eventually to seduce, and they are interrupted by the arrival of Lady Teazle’s husband, Sir Peter, the scene that follows, the famous screen scene, is one of the most wondrously contrived pieces of stage business ever written. Lady Teazle hides herself behind a folding screen and overhears her husband’s conversation with Joseph, then another arrival is announced – Joseph’s brother Charles – and Sir Peter hides himself elsewhere in the room, so both he and his wife overhear the next conversation, after which one and then the other of them is discovered. A scene follows in which half the others in the play exchange wildly varying versions of what happened. This is a story that few can match (though I’ve heard some that come close). But there’s a moral purpose here, too: The scandalous behavior of Sheridan’s characters is recognizably human because it has been magnified. Opening Feb 19. Bob Hope Theatre, SMU. 692-2573.

– John Branch

FILM SERIES



Cinematheque. Free. 8 pm. Bob Hope Theatre, Meadows School of the Arts. Owen Arts Center, SMU campus. 692-3090.

Feb 1: The Silence

22: The Passion of Anna

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

Feb 4 & 11: Adam Clayton Powell, Jr.: An Autobiographical Documentary

18 & 25: Alvin Ailey: Memories and Visions, an introduction to the artistry of the Alvin Ailey City Center Dance Theater

Fine Film Series. $1.75, 50¢ under 12. 8 pm. Sponsored by the Fort Worth Art Museum, 1309 Montgomery. Fort Worth. (817) 738-9215.

Feb 9: Queen Christina, with Greta Garbo

Granada Theater. $3, $1.75 under 12. 3524 Greenville Ave. Call for Feb schedules. 823-9610.

Rlchland College. $1. 50¢ for students with ID. Science and Occupations Building, rm B142. 12800 Abrams, on campus. 746-4430.

Feb 6: Gold Rush, 7:30 pm; Sleeper, 9:30 pm

13: The Kids Are Alright, 7:30 pm

20: Nashville. 7:30 pm

27: New Centurions, 7:30 pm; Law & Order, 9:30 pm

Showcase Cinema. Theater offering first-run foreign and independently produced American films. $3.50, $3 students with Showcase discount card, $2 children. 2825 Valley View Ln. Call for Feb schedules. 241-2410 or 241-1450.

University of Texas at Dallas. $2 general public, $1 under 18 and over 65. Founders North Auditorium, Floyd and Campbell Rds, Richardson. 690-2945.

Feb 4: Mr Klein, 7:30 & 9:45 pm

6: Black Orpheus, 7:30 & 9:30 pm

11: Picnic at Hanging Rock, 7:30 & 9:30 pm

13: Richard III, 7:30 & 9:45 pm

18: Cat and Mouse, 7:30 & 9:30 pm

20: Rocky Horror Picture Show, 7:30 & 9:30 pm

25: Next Stop, Greenwich Village, 7:30 & 9:30 pm

27: Edge of the City, 7:30 & 9:30 pm



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.

Bedroom Farce. Through Feb 14: A comedy by British playwright Alan Ayckbourn, whose plays are becoming as popular in Dallas as those of Molière were a lew years ago. And lor good reason; Ayckbourn’s writing has much the same pithiness and outrageousness as Molière’s has. $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.

Catch Me If You Can. Feb 20-28: A mystery about a man, his bride who disappears, and a totally different woman who turns up claiming to be her. The authors are Jack Weinstock and Willie Gilbert, who wrote the book for the musical How to Succeed in Business. $5. Fri&Satat 8:15(1st week), Thur-Satat 8:15 (2nd week). Arlington Community Theater, Arlington Community Center, 2800 S Center, Arlington. 261-8295.

Country Dinner Playhouse. Call lor show. From $11.50. Dinner shows Tue-Sun. matinees Sun, occasionally on Sat. 11829 Abrams 231-9457.

Custer. Through Feb 28: Dallas playwright Robert E. Ingham makes a sort of intimate pageant of the stories of a handful of people involved in the life and death of General Custer The director is Jenna Worthen. $6. $4 students. Wed-Sat at 8 Stage No 1, Greenville Avenue Theatre, 2914 Greenville 369-5345.

The Doctor In Spite of Himself. From Feb 25: One of Molière s rowdiest comedies, about a scoundrel who’s mistaken for a doctor The director is Jac Alder, who in addition to his Theatre Three duties serves as director of the theater program here $3 Wed, Thur, Sun; $3.50 Fri & Sat Wed-Sat at 8, Sun at 4 Studio Theatre, Fine Arts Building, University of Texas at Arlington. 273-2163.

For Colored Glris Who Have Considered Suicidel When the Rainbow is Enuf. Through Feb 21: Ntozake Shange’s “choreopoem ” is about being black and female, and about facing adversity. $5 Thur, $6 Fri. $6.50 Sat. Thur-Sat at 8:30 Stage West 600 Houston Street Mall, Fort Worth. (817) 921-0620.

The French Have a Word For It. From Feb 10: One of Georges Feydeau’s farces, Le Dindon, translated by Barnett Shaw. $6 Wed matinee, $7,25 Tue-Thur & Sat matinee. $9.50 Fri & Sat. Tue-Thur at 8. Wed at 1:30 (3rd & 4th weeks). Fri at 8:30, Sat at 5 & 8:30. Kalita Humphreys Theater, Dallas Theater Center, 3636 Turtle Creek. 526-8857.

Gertrude Stein, Gertrude Stein, Gertrude Stein. Feb 18-22: Marty Martin’s one-woman show will be performed by Pat Carroll, who won various awards in the show’s New York run $14.50 Wed & Thur, $11.50-$14.50 Fri-Sun. Wed & Thur at 8 at Theatre Three; Fri & Sat at 8:30, Sun at 2:30 & 7 at Brookhaven College Performance Hall. Sponsored by Theatre Three, The Quadrangle, 2800 Routh. 748-5191.

The Girl in the Freudian Slip. From Feb 13: A comedy by William Brown about a married psychiatrist whose relationship with a young female patient spills over from the clinic into his private life $4, $3 students, $2 children & over 65. Fri & Sat at 8:15 (1 st two weeks), Thur-Sat at 8:15 (thereafter). Addison Community Theatre, on Mildred St beneath the Addison water tower. 934-3913.

Goya. Through Jan 31: The American premiere of a play by Canadian dramatist Henry Beissel. This is a complex and ambitious historical drama set late in the life of the famous painter; the focus is on his personal struggles, which, typical of Goya, involved a wide range of public issues. $5 Tue-Thur, $6 Fri & Sat Tue-Thur at 8, Fri & Sat at 8:30 Down Center Stage, Dallas Theater Center, 3636 Turtle Creek. 526-8857.

Granny’s Dinner Playhouse. Through Feb 7: Big Bad Burlesque. Call lor times, prices. 12205 Coit Rd 239-0153.

The Grass Harp. From Feb 4: Truman Capote’s novel of the same name formed the basis tor this 1971 musical about a woman who takes to living in a treehcuse The creators of the show are Kenward Elmslie and Claibe Richardson. $5. $4 students & over 65 Wed, Thur & Sun; $5 50. $4.50 students & over 65 Fri & Sat Wed-Sat at 8:15, Sun at 3. Dallas Repertory Theatre. NorthPark. 369-8966.

Mummenschanz. Feb 12: The renowned Swiss mime company in a performance sponsored by the UTA Curtain Call series. $3.50-$6.50. Thur at 8 Texas Hall, 700 S Cooper, University of Texas at Arlington. 273-2963.



Othello. From Feb 6: The great tragedy by Shakespeare may receive a new interpretation from this company; it’s known for often, though not always, choosing unusual approaches to familiar plays. $5 Wed-Sat at 8:30. Actors’ Theatre, 3434 W 7th, Fort Worth. (817) 332-7566.

The School for Scandal. From Feb 19: R.B. Sheridan’s play is perhaps the greatest comedy of manners. Director Jack Clay will be entirely in his element here $5, $3 50 students. Thur-Sat at 8, Sun at 215. Bob Hope Theatre. SMU. 692-2573.

Stagg and Stella. From Feb 24: A new play by Fred Getchell, Presented on a double bill with Grandma Duck Is Dead, a new play by Larry Shue. $5 Tue-Thur, $6 Fn & Sat. TueThur at 8. Fri & Sat at 8:30. Down Center Stage, Dallas Theater Center, 3636 Turtle Creek 526-8857.

The Time of Your Life. Through Feb 2: William Saroyan’s 1939 comedy-drama tends to moralize at times. It needs the touching up it will probably receive here. $5 Wed-Sat at 8:30. Actors’ Theatre, 3434 W 7th. Fort Worth (817) 332-7566.

Two Gentlemen of Verona. From Feb 21: A new, 233-seat home for the New Arts company in the historic west end of downtown Dallas is scheduled to be inaugurated with this production. It’s a musical version of the Shakespeare play, adapted by John Guare and Mel Shapiro, with music by Galt MacDer-mot (who wrote the score for Hair). The company has needed a new theater for some time; an odd location wasn’t the only problem with its European Crossroads facility. $5.50 Tue-Thur & Sun, $7.50 Fri & Sat. Tue-Fri at 8, Sat at 8:30, Sun at 2:30. New Arts Theatre Company, 310 Market St. 761-9064, 350-6979.

Uncommon Women and Others. Through Feb 8: A recent play by Wendy Wasserstein, in which five young women look back on their last year in college and the dreams and desires that shaped their lives. $5. $3.50 students. Tue-Sat at 8, Sun at 2:15. Margo Jones Theatre. SMU. 692-2573.



MUSIC



Blues Piano Player. Feb 3 at 12:10 pm: Alex Moore. Central Dallas Public Library, 1954 Commerce. Free 748-9071,ex 349.

Brookhaven College, Feb 17 at 8:15 pm: Vinia Tsopelas. Greek concert pianist. Performance Hall, 3939 Valley View Ln, Farmers Branch. Free. 746-5205.

Dallas Chapter American Gulld of Organists. Feb 23 at 8:15 pm: Organ works by Bach, Langlais, Tournemire, and de Grigny. St. Thomas Aquinas Church, 6306 Kenwood Ave at Abrams Rd. Tickets $6.50. 739-9076.

Dallas Classic Guitar Society. Feb 23 at 8:15: Paul O’Dette. Anatole Auditorium, 2201 Stemmons Fwy. Call for ticket information. 748-1200.

Dallas Museum of Fine Art & Mu Phi Epsilon Alumni. Fair Park. 3 pm. Free. 421-4188.

Feb 7: Enric Madriguerra, Guitar; Sculpture Lounge or Garden

14: Becky Scherschell, Harp; Sculpture Lounge or Garden

21: Virginia Sircy. Piano; Museum Auditorium

28: SAI Alumni; Museum Auditorium

Dallas Pope Orchestra. Feb 1 at 8 pm: Manhattan Transfer. McFarlin Auditorium. Tickets $8 & $10. Metro 265-0789.

Dallas Symphony Orchestra. Feb 5, 7, & 8 at 8:15 pm: Eduardo Mata conducts works by Stravinsky and an encore of the Beethoven Festival, the 7th Symphony. Feb 13 & 14 at 8:15 pm. Natalie Hinderas performs Rachmaninoff’s Theme of Paganini. Feb 19 & 21 at 8:15 pm: Aldo Ciccolini performs the Schumann Piano Concerto. Feb 27 & 28 at 8:15 pm: Gunther Herbig conducts the Bruckner Mass in F. McFarlin Auditorium. Call for ticket information. 692-0203.

Dallas Symphony Pops. Feb 6 at 8 pm: “A Tribute to the Duke ” with Stanley Black. Feb 20 at 8 pm: An evening of nostalgic melodies featuring jazz pianist Peter Nero. Music Hall, Fair Park. Call for ticket information. 692-0203.

Eastfield Collega. Feb 14 at 8 pm: Christopher Parkening, Guitarist. Tickets $6.50, $5.50, & $1. Feb 21 at 7 & 9 pm: Maynard Ferguson and Band Tickets $5. Performance Hall at 3737 Motley Dr, Mesquite. 746-3132.

Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra. Feb 22 at 3 pm & Feb 24 at 8 pm: Featuring Radu Lupu. Piano soloist with John Giordano conducting. Tarrant County Convention Center 1111 Houston St, Fort Worth. Tickets Sun $3-$9, Tue $5-$12. (817) 921-2676.

Fort Worth Symphony Pops. Feb 14 at 8 pm: “Mr. Piano” featuring Roger Williams. Tarrant County Convention Center 1111 Houston St, Fort Worth. Tickets $8-$15 (817) 921-2676.

Garland Symphony Orchestra. Feb 8 at 3:15 pm: “All American Concert,” featuring a tribute to country/western music and American composers. Garland High School Auditorium, 310 S Garland Ave. Tickets adults $4, students $2 50, & over 65 free 272-2026.

Highland Park Chamber Orchestra. Feb 8 at 8pm: “Basically Bach.” Caruth Auditorium, Owen Arts Center. SMU Campus. Tickets adults $20. students and over 65 $10 26-6974.

Hlghlander Concerts Series. Feb 8 at 7 pm: St. Olaf Choir, a cappella choir Highland Park Presbyterian Church Sanctuary, 3821 University Blvd. Call for ticket information. 526- 7457, ex 208.

Irving Symphony Orchestra. Feb 21 at 10:30 am: Irving Symphony Youth Concert. Irving High School Auditorium, 900 N O’Connor Rd Tickets 75¢. 255-8766.

Jazz Hotline. The Dallas Jazz Society has installed a 24-hour telephone number that is a three-minute recorded message about current jazz concerts and jazz clubs. Call 744-2267.

Meadows School of the Arts. Feb 9 at 8:15 pm: Faculty Concert: Catherine Akos. vocals, and Larry Palmer,organist. Tickets $2.50. $1.50. Feb 16 at 8:15 pm: Faculty Organ Concert, Dr. Robert Anderson Tickets$2.50. $1 50. Feb 19 at 8:15 pm SMU Choir, directed by Dr. Lloyd Pfautsch. Free Feb20 at 8:15 pm: Faculty Voice Recital: Thomas Hayward and Donnie Ray Albert. Tickets $2.50. $1.50. Feb 26 at 8:15 pm: SMU Wind Ensemble, directed by Howard Dunn Free Caruth Auditorium, Owen Arts Center. SMU Campus. 693-2628.

Mountain View College. Feb 7 from 9 am to 6 pm: Eleventh Annual Jazz Festival Performance Hall. 3737 Motley Dr, Mesquite. Free 746-4180.

Mountain View College Gospel Singers. Feb 19 at 12:10: Traditional gospel singing. Central Dallas Public Library, 1954 Commerce. Free. 748-9071, ex 209.

NTSU Chamber and Symphony Orchestras. Feb 4 &5 at 8:15 pm: Anshel Brusilow conducts Mozart’s Magic Flute Overture, Griffes Poeme, Chausson’s Poeme, and Rimsky Korsakov’s Scheherazade. Concert Hall in The School of Music Bldg, Ave C, Den-ton Tickets free. Call for advanced tickets. (817) 788-2791.

TCU Symphonic Band Concert. Feb 25 at 8:15: Conducted by James A. Jacobsen. Curtis W. Wilson, and Karel Husa. Ed Landreth Auditorium, University Dr at Cantey Call for ticket information (817) 921-7810.

Van Cliburn Foundation. Feb 12 at 8 pm: Menahem Pressler, pianist Scott Theater, 2505 West Lancaster. Fort Worth Tickets $8, students and over 65 $5 (817) 738-6500.

Voices of Change. Feb 2 at 8:15 pm: Selections by Hindemith, George Crumb, Peter Maxwell Davies Hovhaness. and Shostakovich, Caruth Auditorium, Owen Arts Center, SMU Campus Tickets $5, $3. 692-3189.



DANCE



Brookhaven College. Feb 12 at 12:15 pm: Ferrell Dyde, solo modern dance performer. Free. Brook-haven College Performance Hall, 3939 Valley View Ln, Farmers Branch. 746-5130.

Dallas Ballet. Feb 13 & 14 at 8 pm and Feb 75 at 2 pm: Maurice Ravel’s Daphnis and Chloe, choreographer George Skibine Sergei Prokofiev’s Prodigal Son, choreographer David Lichine, staged by Roman Jasinski. McFarlin Auditorium, SMU Campus Call for ticket information 744-4430.

Dallas Black Dance Company. Feb 21 at 2:30 pm: The history of jazz through dance. Oak Lawn Library, 4100 Cedar Springs Free 521-0850.

Fort Worth Ballet Association, Feb 5 & 6 at 8:15 pm: Paul Taylor Dance Company Tarrant County Convention Center Centre Theatre, 1111 Houston St, Fort Worth. Tickets $3.50$16 (817) 731-0879.

Fuhana Middle Eastern Dancers. Feb 10 at 12:10 pm: Performing regional and ethnic dances. Central Dallas Public Library, 1944 Commerce Free. 748-9071, ex 249.

Meadows School of the Arts. Feb 13 & 14 at 8:15 and Feb 15 at 2:15 pm: Graduate Dance Show. Margo Jones Theatre, SMU Campus. Free, 693-3146

Modern Jazz Dance. Feb 14 at 2 pm: Jiles Canady presentation. Highland Hills Library, 3624 Simpson Stuart Free 255-7321.



NIQHTLIFE



COUNTRY/WESTERN

Belle Starr. Using the 19th-century lady outlaw as its motif, this recently opened c/w dance hall (formerly the Bovarian Steakhouse) has become a newfound, popular hangout for cowboys and cowgirls with its spacious dance floor and comfortable furnishings Rick and Dee Hooper and the R & D Express perform Tue-Sat; Roy Clayton Band entertains Sun & Mon Free dance lessons Sun 1-8. Cover on weekends Mon-Sat 7-2, Sun 1-2 AE, MC. V 7724 N Central near Southwestern 750-4787.

Longhorn Ballroom. Built by Bob Wills in 1950 and later leased by Jack Ruby, the historic Longhorn is Dallas’ definitive c/w dance hall. Here, real and affected cowboys two-step on a roller rink-sized dance floor framed by cactus pillars Meanwhile, behind a curtain, fortune-teller Miss Violet reads cards “for a donation.” Owner Dewey Groom fronts the Long-horn 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 7-1, Fri 4 Sat 7-2, Sun 3-midnight. AE, CB, MC. V. D. 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 Beer and wine onlv. No credit cards. Tue-Sat 8-2 3400 kings Rd. 526-9171.

Whiskey River. A Willie Nelson owned honky-tonk that brings in top-name c/w acts like Rusty Wier and Ray Wylie Hubbard. Cowboy-hatted and booted crowds really get into the rustic decor, the first-rate entertainment, and sporadic dancing when the mood strikes Cover varies. Daily 8-2 AE. MC, V. 5421 Greenville Ave. 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 varies Mon-Sat 11-2. closed Sun. MC, V. 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. Ladies’ first drink always free. 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 Cover $2 Fri & Sat, Mon-Fri 5-2, Sat & Sun 7-2 MC, V, AE. 5601 Greenville. 691-2411.

Cowgirl. With a decor that hovers between high tech and cowboy kitsch, Cowgirl mostly caters to hotel guests, but on weekends locals arrive to dance to disc jockey country and disco music, or play at one of the numerous backgammon tables This is a perfect spot for traveling businessmen laid over at nearby Love Field who want to see an ersatz Cowboys cheerleader serving drinks. Mon-Fri 4 pm-2 am Sat 7 pm-2 am Closed Sun Regent Hotel at Mockingbird and Stemmons. Private club with $5 yearly membership lee lor everyone except hotel guests.

élan. Still the classiest of the Dallas discos-where chic sophisticates boogie and play backgammon with members of their own set. Two dance floors are set in a posh, modern decor and are backed up with a top-notch sound system Surprisingly good food and a Sunday brunch Happy hour buffet Mon-Fri 4-7 features a lavish spread. Daily lunch buffet open to the public, but membership required at night. Mon-Fri 11:30-2, Sat 7-2. Sun brunch 11:30-2. AE, DC, MC. V. 5111 Greenville Ave. 692-9855.

Overlake Bellrtnger. 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 crowded, and 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. Happy Hour daily 4-8. AE, MC, V 9525 Overlake. 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 imitators their usual gymnastics, which is probably just as well. $3 cover charge on weekends. Closed Mon & Tue. Wed-Sun 8-2, except Fri & Sat open til 4 am. 8796 N Central. 692-5412.



JAZZ

Bagatelle. One of the best places tor jazz listening, it’s also a dimly lighted club with comfortable seating and music that doesn’t interfere with conversation. Tue & Wed nights Debra Smith and Jeff Walters perform 8:30-12:30. Thur-Sat features the Paul Guerrero Jazz Quartet and Debra Smith 9-1:30 Happy hour Mon-Fri 4:30-7. Sun-Wed till 1 am, Thur & Fri till 2 am, Sat 6 pm-2 am. All credit cards. 4925 Greenville Ave. 692-8224.

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). Mon-Wed, Fri & Sat saxophone player Sam Jordan and pianist Lionel Davis play great duets and solos from 9-1. 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. TGIF Fri 4:30-7:30. Tue-Sun 8-2, closed Mon. Cover varies, no cover Tue. MC, V. 5627 Dyer. 368-9706.

Strictly Ta-Bu. Eclectic describes this comfortable bar/restaurant. The consistently decent jazz ranges from fusion to Forties 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. Sun-Thur 5-12. Fri & Sat 6-1. 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. Daily 11:15-2, Happy hour daily until 7. AE, MC, V. 3301 McKinney, Dallas. 14930 Midway Rd., Addison. 521-6535.

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. All credit cards. 8350 N Central in Campbell Centre. 361-8833.

Cardinal Puff’s. A bright, friendly place with no pretensions. In warm weather, enjoy the decked beer garden; in colder months, the greenhouse with fireplace. Excellent munchies. Tue-Sat 4-2, closed Sun & Mon. Happy hour Tue-Fri 4-7, Tue-Thur 12 am-2 am. MC, V. 4615 Greenville. 369-1969.

Chelsea Corner. A little over-antiqued, but if you wish, you can find a quiet corner and escape from both the collegiate clientele and the folk singers. Excellent drinks and an ambitious kitchen. Daily 11:30-2. Happy hour daily 11:30-7. AE, MC, V. 4830 McKinney. 526-9327.

Madison’s. Slick, popular North Dallas bar with trendy clientele and tasteful setting. Excellent copy bands do precision versions of Steely Dan, et al. Sun & Mon 6-1. Tue-Sat 5-2. Happy hour 5-7. AE, DC. MC, V. 8141 Walnut Hill Ln. 361-0644.

The Mirage. For non-hotel guests, the setting of this comfortable lobby piano bar is what makes it worth a trip: The awesome Atrium II of Loew’s Anatole, with its 100-foot-long banners draping from 14 stories, is spectacular. Judy Moore plays pop tunes on the baby grand nightly 5-11:30. Mon-Sat 11-2, Sun noon-2. All credit cards. Loews Anatole, 2201 Stem-mons Frwy. 748-1200.

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. 692-7455.

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 DC, CB. 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 am-2. All credit cards. Annoying $1.50 charge for elevator ride has been dropped for club-goers. Mon-Fri 2-2. Sat & Sun 12-2 Reunion Tower, 301 Reunion. 651-1234.



ROCK

The Hop. This small, friendly pub has the best munchies in Fort Worth-fried okra and eggplant, tor example. Happy hour all day Wed, 2-7 daily. The crowd is a happy amalgamation of college students and families. Live music most nights starting around 9. Willis Alan Ramsey and Steve Fromholz are among those who play here with some regularity. Cover after 9 when there is live music. Mon-Sat 11-2, Sun 4-1, MC, V, AE. 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. Open noon-2 am daily. Happy hour Mon-Fri 4-7, Sat & Sun noon-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. Random Scam performs Sun at 9 Good sandwiches available; kitchen stays open till 1 am. Mon-Fri 11:30-2. Sat & Sun 7-2. Happy hour Mon-Fri 2-8 Cover varies No credit cards 2900 McKinney 821-9891.



DANCE HALLS/SUPPER CLUBS

Four Seasons Ballroom. Features big-band music for all types of ballroom dancing. A strict dress code is enforced-dresses for the ladies and coat and tie for the gentlemen Only setups, beer, and soft drinks are served, except on Fridays when food is available Wed 8:45-12:15 & Fri 9-12:30. Cover varies but always includes free dance lessons. 4930 Military Parkway 3490390 or 381-9072.

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 as for the atmosphere-Gatsbys Daisy couldn’t ask for more On Thur & Sat, swing era veterans and Arthur Murray students practice their fox-trot to the sound of local big bands Cover charge varies. Happy hour daily 5-7. Mon-Fri 11 am-mid-evening, Sat 5-mid-evening, closed Sunday All credit cards. 400 Houston St. 741-3663.

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/show room 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. Butfet daily 11: 30-2:30 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 fox-trot 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 Bren-nan’s-friendly and attentive at its best, lackadaisical and downright surly at its worst. Still a good spot to catch big-name acts. 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 Café. 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 lair, and there’s a reasonably good selection of imported beer. But the place is noisy and service is sometimes slow. Daily 11-2. MC. V, AE 3604 Oak Lawn 521 – 1068. Balboa Cafe Greenville is even cozier and has a little more stylish clientele Mon-Sat 11-2.Sunnoon-2. MC.V.AE 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 and the service is friendly and attentive. A good place to unwind after a hectic day at the office. Mon-Fri 11 am-midnight. All credit cards. 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 (Lakewood Yacht Club, Balboa Café), 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 stiff, 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. 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 tasteful-ness 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 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 Show Cats and the Killers take the stage Dancing, darts, and shutfleboard are available for the restless $2 cover Fri. Mon-Fri 4-2, Sat 6-2. closed Sun No credit cards. 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. Mon-Sat 11:30-2 am, Sun noon-midnight. Happy hour Mon-Fri 4-7 & 11 pm till last call. Kitchen open till 1:30 am. MC. V. AE 4527 Travis at Knox. 526-3730.

The Quiet Man. One of the lew 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 wing-back 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-Thur 11 -midnight. Fri & Sat 11-1 am. Sun 6-midnight. 3020 Greenville. AE, MC, V. 826-0940.

The Wine Press. The Wine Press boasts an interesting and well-chosen array of both California and imported wines at legitimate prices (legitimate considering what most places do with wine prices) The blackboard offers daily by-the-glass selections, occasionally studded with gems. (You won’t find too many places serving a 1966 red Bordeaux by the glass ) And unlike many wine bars. The Wine Press also serves a full range of cocktails (After all, sometimes you just don’t feel like wine.) The best treat here is the appetizer of baked Brie with almonds with a side loaf of French bread, ranking with the world’s great munchies. Daily 11 am-2 am No reservations. 4217 Oak Lawn. MC. V, AE 552-8720.



ART



MUSEUMS

Amon Carter Museum of Western Art. Through Feb: Photographs by Carlelon Watkins from the permanent collection Tue-Sat 10-5, Sun 1-5:30. 3501 Camp Bowie, Fort Worth. (817) 738-1933.

Brookhaven College. Through Feb: “Five Fiber Artists.” Mon-Thur 7:30-5, Fri-Sat 8-12, Performance Hall. 3939 Valley View Ln, Farmers Branch 746-5205.

Dallas Museum of Fine Arts. From Feb 4: Afro-American Art from South America. Tue-Fri 12-5, Sat 10-5, Sun 12-6. Fair Park 421-4187.

Fort Worth Art Museum. Through Feb 1: Claudia DeMonte, an exhibit of Claudia dolls. Through Feb: Ulrich Ruckriem’s sculpture exhibit. Tue 10-9, Wed-Sat 10-5, Sun 1-5. 1309 Montgomery, Fort Worth. (817) 738-9215.

Haggerty Art Center. From Feb 4-28: Exchange show with graduate students, Notre Dame Art Department Mon-Fri 9-4. University of Dallas, 3113 University Ave. Irving. 570-5319.

Kimbell Art Museum. Through Feb 18: The Bronze Age of China: An Exhibition from the People’s Republic of China, in addition to their permanent collection. Tue-Sat 10-5, Sun 1-5. Will Rogers West, Fort Worth. (817)332-8451.

Ida Green Art Gallery. From Feb 3-26: Paintings and collages by David Baker, Jenny Hassis-Cowette, Tom Cowette, and David Fienberg. Mon-Fri 9-5. Austin College Campus, Sherman. 434-1912.

TCU Gallery. From Feb 1-27: “Disasters of War,” etchings by Francisco Goya. Mon-Fri 10-4, Sat-Sun 12-4. Brown-Lupton Student Center, TCU campus. Fort Worth. (817)921-7926.

University Art Gallery, NTSU. From Feb 9-20: Eleven Texas Printmakers: Richard Ash, Karin Broker, David Conn, Ken Dixon, Philip S. Field, Tim High. Don Scaggs, Larry Scholder, Juergen Strunck, Mark Todd, and Judy Youngblood. Mon-Fri 12-5. Art Building, Ave. A and Mulberry, NTSU campus, Denton. (817) 788-2398.

University Art Gallery, UTA. From Feb 18: “American Abstract Expressionist Paintings” from the collection of the Sarah Campbell Blaffer Foundation, Houston. Mon-Fri 9-4, Sun 1-4, closed Sat. 601 Monroe St, Arlington. (817)273-2891.

University Gallery, SMU. Through Feb 22: “Joseph Cornell: Collages and Boxes.” Mon-Sat 10-5, Sun 1-5. Owen Arts Center, SMU. 692-2489.

University of Dallas Gallery. Through Feb 5: “20 Bones of My Body. ” etchings by Jim Dine. From Feb 10: “Old Master Paintings.” courtesy of Sarah Blatter Campbell Foundation. Mon-Fri 11-3, Sat-Sun 12-3. Haggar Center, 3113 University Ave, Irving. 579-5319.



GALLERIES

Adams-Middleton. Through Feb: Works by R.C. Gorman, Francisco Zuniga. Fritz Scholder, Ed Singer, and Shirley Thompson Smith. Mon-Sat 10-6. 3000 Maple Ave. 742-3682.

Afterimage. Through Feb 14: Prints from George Krause and others. Mon-Sat 10-5:30. The Quadrangle, 2800 Routh, No. 151. 748-2521.

Allen Street. Through Feb: “West Coast Vision” works by 10 Los Angeles photographers. Tue-Sat 11-6, Sun 1-5. 2817 Allen St. 742-5207.

Booth. Through Feb: Graphics by Altman, Romley, Deberdt, and others in addition to Eskimo art and sculpture. Mon-Sat 9-5. 2516 Maple Ave. 742-6131.

Carlin. From Feb 22: Paintings by Texas artist John Guerin, Mon-Fri 10-5, Thur 10-8. 710 Montgomery at 3700 W 7th, Fort Worth. 738-6921.

Clifford. Through Feb: Works by Karl Umlauf, Don Schields, Dan Allison. Tue-Sat 10-5:30. 6610 Snider Plaza. 363-8223.

Compound Artists Co-op Gallery. Through Feb: Group show featuring new member Bill Steeves. Mon-Sat 10-5. 6617 Snider Plaza. 363-0275.

Contemporary. From Feb 21: Exhibit of Italian artist Bruno Bruni. Mon-Sat 10:30-5. The Quadrangle, 2800 Routh, No 120. 747-0141.

David L. Gibson. Through Feb: British etchings of the 19th and 20th centuries by F. Seymour Haden, W. Lee-Hankey, W. Giles, J. Simpson, and others. Mon-Sat 10-5. 2723 Routh. 744-3474.

Delahunty. Through Feb 25: Paintings by Roger Winter. Tue-Sat 11-5. 2611 Cedar Springs. 744-1346.

DW. Through Feb: Collages by Rebecca Best and photographs by Jack Welpott. Tue-Sat 11-5. 3305 McKinney. 526-3240.

500 Exposition. Through Feb 28: Works by Gordon Young, David Didear, and Pamela Burnley. Tue-Sat 11-5. 500 Exposition Ave. 828-1111.

Florence Art. Through Feb: Graphics and oils by Nicola Simbari, selection of bronze, steel, and marble sculpture, and 19th century French, Italian, & English oils. Mon-Fri 10-4. 2500 Cedar Springs. 748-6463.

The Frontroom. Through Feb: Group show of gallery artists featuring contemporary American crafts. Mon-Sat 10-5. 6617 Snider Plaza. 369-8338.

Gallery E. Through Feb: Continuing exhibit of historic textiles, primitive jewelry, and carvings from around the world. Tue-Sat 11-4. 2607 Routh. 651-1343.

KERA Gallery 13. From Feb 26: “Color Field/Light Paintings” by Gwen Norsworthy. Mon-Fri 8-5. 3000 Harry Hines. 744-1300.

Mattingly Baker. Through Feb 18: Color photography featuring Joel Meyerowitz’s “Cape Light Series” and “The French Portfolio” and Polaroid prints by Philip Lamb. Tue-Fri 10-6, Sat 11-5. 10711 Preston Rd. 696-3666.

Nimbus. Through Feb 14: Serigraphs by Corita Kent. Mon-Sat 10-5 pm. 3023 Routh. 742-1348.

Southwest II. Through Feb: Works by Joan Miro, honoring his 87th year. Tue-Sat 10-6, Thur & Fri 10-9, closed Sun & Mon. 2710 Boll St. (1/2 block east of The Quadrangle). 827-7730.

Texas Art. Through Feb: Original paintings by Margaret Samuel, Olaf Wieghorst, and Tim Cox. Mon-Fri 9-5. 1400 Main St. 747-8158.

Valley House. Through Feb: Exhibit of 19th- and 20th-century paintings, sculpture, drawings, and prints both European & American. Mon-Fri 10-5, Sat 10-3. 6616 Spring Valley Rd. 239-2441.



ENLIQHTENMENT



SEMINARS, EVENTS, ETC.

Artsline. A 24-hour recorded telephone information service for the visual and performing arts in Dallas sponsored by the City Arts Program Division of Park and Recreation Department. Includes location, event, time, date, and phone number of the activity. 744-ARTS.

Bethany Presbyterian Church. Through Feb: Winter Arts Festival. 4523 Cedar Springs 528-4084.

Brookhaven College. Feb 24 at 7 pm: Jean Kilbourne, “The Naked Truth.” Sociologist speaks on the effects of advertising. Free. Performance Hall. 3939 Valley View Ln, Farmers Branch. 746-5166.

Completely Free Speech. Every Mon 7-11 pm: Sponsored by The Quiet Man. Everyone welcome, any subject, podium, and hecklers available. 3120 Knox St. 526-6036 or 526-6180.

Cosmic Theatre & Planetarium. Through Feb on Sun at 2 & 3:30 pm: Planetarium Show. Adults $1, children 6-11 50¢. Through Feb on Fri at 8:15, 9:30 pm and on Sat at 7, 8:15, 9:30, & 11 pm: Laser Light Show. Tickets $3. Richland College Campus, 12800 Abrams Rd. 746-4444.

Dallas Civic Garden Center. Feb 10 at 12 pm: Valentine arrangement workshop. Feb 20 from 9-12 pm: Planting design tor residential plants. Feb 28 from 10-12 pm: Grafting workshop. Fair Park. Call lor more information. 428-7476.

Great Moments in Black History. Feb 19 at 7:30 pm: Dramatization by students of J.N. Ervin Elementary School. Free. Highland Hills Library. 3624 Sim-son Stuart Rd. 255-7321.

Here’s To Your Health Fair. Feb 12-14 from 10-9: Sponsored by KERA channel 13. Free. Valley View Mall, Montford and LBJ Freeway. 744-1300.

Indoor Plants & Problems. Feb 23 at 12:10 pm: Roger Sanderson explains how to recognize and deal with these problems. Free. Dallas Public Library Auditorium. 1954 Commerce. 748-9071, ex 349.

Informal Courses for Adults. From Feb 16: Non-credit courses on subjects ranging from foreign language to symphonic music, from travel to home decorating, from archaeology to photography to literature. SMU School of Continuing Education. Call for more information. 692-2339.

Irving Heritage Society. Feb 1 from 3-6 pm: Antique valentines display. Tickets $1, 50¢ for children. 303 S O’Connor Rd, Irving. 255-8766.

Making Family Connections. Feb 19 at 7 pm: Donald Payton tells about his search for his family’s history and tracing the history of a black family. Free. Forest Green Library. 9015 Forest Ln. 231-0991.

Mountain View College. From Feb 23: Renaissance-Baroque Festival. Mountain View College Campus. 3737 Motley Dr, Mesquite. 746-4180.

National Association of Miniature Enthusiasts. Feb 16 at 12:10 pm: Lecture on the present display at the Central Library. Free. Central Library, 1954 Commerce 748-9071, ex 349.

Paperbacks Plus. Jan 4 at 8 pm: Prose and poetry readings. Free. 108 East Davis. Mesquite 285-8661.

Phi Mu Fraternity. Feb 7 at 1 pm: Luncheon and fashion show, clothes provided by Dallas merchants. Tickets $25, proceeds for Project HOPE. Dallas Country Club. 363-8953.

Temple Emanu-EIi. Feb 4 at 10:30 am: “A Signifi-canl Year for Significant Books.”: a series of four book reviews by the Temple’s rabbis. The Origin by Irving Stone will be reviewed by Rabbi Levi A. Olan. Lectures $7, lunch $3. 8500 Hillcrest. 368-3613.

The Tie That Binds. Feb Wat 7 pm: Poetry reading by Gloria Oden. Free. Forest Green Library, 9015 Forest Ln. 231-0991.



MUSEUMS

Dallas Garden Center. The attractive solarium is one of Dallas’ most interesting retreats on a very hot or very cold day, when you can comfortably think green thoughts in the shade of tropical flora. Mon-Fri 10-5. Sat & Sun 2-5. Fair Park. 428-7476.

Dallas Health & Science Museum. Features Dreamstage: An experimental portrait of sleeping and dreaming. Museum hours: Tue-Sat 9-5. Sun 1-5. Fair Park. 428-8351.

Dallas Historical Society Museum. Mon-Sat 9-5, Sun noon-5. Hall of State, Fair Park. 421-2169.

Dallas Museum of Natural History. Guided tours available Wednesdays at 10 am. Call for information about upcoming programs. Mon-Sat 9-5. Sun noon-5 Fair Park. 421-2169.

Dallas Zoo. Literally for the birds. Although the mammals are the usual restless creatures in cages that seem too small for them, the bird collection is one of the country’s best and certainly the most colorful attraction at this pleasantly laid-out zoo. The reptile house is also interesting 75¢, children under 12 free if accompanied by adult. 9-6 daily. 621 E Clarendon. 946-5154.

DeGolyer Estate. Spanish Colonial mansion with 43-acre garden built in 1939. Tours available Tue 1-4, Wed, Thur, Fri 10-4. Gardens open daily dawn to dusk 8525 Garland Rd. 324-1401.

Fair Park Aquarium. This institution is showing its age badly, but the kids will probably be captivated by the variety of underwater creatures on show. Les Hommes de Mer (skin-diving club) meets the second Wednesday of each month. Free. Mon-Sat 8-5, Sun & holidays 1-5. Fair Park 428-3587.

Fort Worth Museum of Science and History. Through Feb 15: The Kachinas of Emil Pooley: 147 Hopi Kachina’s spiritual figures; Computing to Calculating: the history of calculating devices for 350 years, plus four IBM 5110 computers that talk, sing, speak Spanish, and play games. Permanent exhibit. “Laser Technology: Origins. Applications, and Design ” Museum admission 50¢ for out-of-county residents. Tarrant County residents free. Mon-Sat 9-5. Sun 2-5. 1501 Montgomery. Fort Worth. (817) 732-1631.

Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge. 3300 acres, great place for families. Free tours. Mon-Fri 8-5, Sat & Sun 9-5. Lake Worth. (817)237-1111.

Fort Worth Zoological Park. Mammal collection, aquarium, herpetarium, and tropical bird house. $1, under 12 free. Mon-Fri 9-5:30, Sat 9-6, Sun 9-6:30. 2727 Zoological Park, Fort Worth. (817) 870-7050.

Pate Museum of Transportation. Take a free ride through the collection of antique automobiles, airplanes, and locomotives or read about them in the 1500-volume transportation library. Tue-Sun 9-5. US Highway 377 between Fort Worth and Cresson. (817)332-1161 or 396-2811.



SPORTS



Basketball-Dallas Diamonds. Moody Coliseum. Reserved seats $5.50, floor $4.50, children 6-12 $2, under 6 free. For playing site and more information call 350-5586.

Feb 1 vs. New Jersey, 2 pm

5 vs. Nebraska, 7:30 pm

15 vs. San Francisco, 2 pm

20 vs. New Orleans. 7:30 pm

Basketball-Lite Men’s Invitational Basketball Tournament. Feb 20 at 7:30 pm to Feb 22 at 3:30 pm. Bishop College Gymnasium. 3837 Simpson Stuart Rd. Adults $1, children free. 559-4550 or 661-2490.

Basketball-Dallas Mavericks. Reunion Arena. Tickets $4-$15. All games at 7:30 pm. 748-1801.

Feb 3 vs. Kansas City

6 vs. Atlanta

10 vs. Detroit

14 vs. San Antonio

17 vs. Milwaukee

24 vs. Seattle

27 vs. Indiana

Basketball-NTSU Mean Green. North Texas Coliseum All home games at 7:30 pm. Reserved $3.50, general admission $3, youth $2. 267-0661.

Feb 7 vs. St. Louis

18 vs. UTA

23 vs. Pan American

26 vs. Hardin-Simmons

Basketball-SMU Mustangs. Moody Coliseum. Tickets $6 adults, $3 under 18. 692-2901.

Feb 10 vs. Texas A&M, 7 pm

14 vs. TCU, 7:30 pm

21 vs. Texas Tech, Reunion Arena, 7:30 pm

Basketball-TCU Horned Frogs. Daniel Meyer Coliseum. Tickets $5 adults, $3 under 18. All games at 7.30 pm. (817) 921-7964 or 921-7967.

Feb 3 vs. Texas Tech

7 vs. Arkansas

17 vs. Houston

24 vs. Texas A&M

Basketball-Texas Wesleyan College Rams. Sid Richardson Physical Fitness Center. All games at 7:30 pm. Tickets $2 & $1. (817) 534-0251.

Feb 17 vs. Southwestern

20 vs. Concordia Lutheran

25 vs. Dallas Baptist

Hockey-Dallas Blackhawks. State Fair Coliseum Ice Arena. All home games 7:30 pm. Tickets $6, $5, $3. $1. 585-0362.

Feb 6 vs. Houston

11 vs. Fort Worth

13 vs. Birmingham

15 vs. Birmingham

20 vs. Oklahoma City

21 vs. Fort Worth

27 vs. Indianapolis

Hockey-Fort Worth Texans. Will Rogers Col-iseum Reserved seats $6 50, $5.50, $4. general admission $3. All games at 7:30 pm. (817)332-1585.

Feb 5 vs. Houston, Tarrant County Convention Center

13 vs. Tulsa

14 vs. Dallas

24 vs. Birmingham

27 vs. Wichita

28 vs. Indianapolis

Rodeo-Southwestern Exposition, Fat Stock Show A Rodeo. Through Feb 8. Will Rogers Coliseum. Pertcrmances at 8 pm and 2 pm. Tickets $6. (817)332-7361.

Soccer-Dallas Tornado. Reunion Arena. Tickets $6 & $4 All games at 7:30 pm. Call for general information, 369-5425.

Feb 5 vs. Edmonton Drillers

13 vs. California Surf



KID STUFF



Casa Manana Playhouse. Feb 13 & 20 at 7 pm and 14 & 21 at 2 pm; The Magic Flute. Tickets $3. 3101 WLancaster, Fort Worth. (817)332-6221.

Kathy Burks Marionettes. From Feb 5 on Thur, Fri, & Sat at 10:30, 1 & 4: The Incredible Flying Carpet of Aboul Zahir. Tickets $1.75, $1.50 for groups of 15 or ore. Haymarket Theatre, Olla Podrida, 12215 Coit d. Call for reservations. 233-2958.

Storytime Sessions. 10:30 am: Irving Public Library locations. Free. Mon at Central Library, 915 O’Connor. Weds at Northwest Branch, 2942 N eltline. Fri at Southwest Branch, 2300 W Shady rove. 253-2458.

Valentine’s Day Activities. Feb 14. Free:

Puppet show. 4 pm. Lakewood Library, 6126 Worth. 821-5128.

Puppet show and Valentine crafts. 3 pm. Audelia Rd Library, 10045 Audelia Rd. 348-6160.

Valentine’s Day party. 2:30 pm. Oak Lawn Library, 4100 Cedar Springs. 521-0850.

Puppet show lor ages 3-12. 2:30 pm. Park Forest Library, 3421 Forest Ln. 241-1434.

Puppet show and craft program. 3 pm. Pleasant Grove Library, 1125 South Buckner. 398-5479.

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