November Events OPENERS

NOTES ON

THREE OPERAS

To celebrate November, traditionally the high point of the city’s opera season, the Dallas Opera opens at Fair Park Music Hall on Nov. 3 at 8 p.m. with a comedy, Donezet-ti’s La Fille du Regiment (The Daughter of the Regiment). The opera will be conducted by Nicola Rescigno and will star soprano Ruth Welting, tenor Alfredo Kraus, bass Roger Soyer, mezzo-soprano Maureen Forrester and bass David Kline. As famous for its lighthearted, unlikely plot as it is for its vocal fireworks, La Fille du Regiment should be a winner. Nov. 6 at 2 p.m. and Nov. 9 and 12 at 8 p.m.

Less than a week after the comic opera ends, Bizet’s tragic Carmen takes the stage with mezzo-soprano Teresa Berganza in the title role, tenor Giorgio Lamberti as Don Jose, bass David Kline as Zuniga, bass-baritone Justino Diaz as Escamillo and soprano Maria Spacagna as Micaela. Nicola Rescigno conducts the performances. Nov. 17, 23 and 26 at 8 p.m. and Nov. 20 at 2 p.m. Tickets $90-$6. 528-3200.

Opera lovers will have a chance to see another Bizet work this month when the Fort Worth Opera, in its first major presentation under new general director Dwight Bowes, presents a new production of Bizet’s exotic Les Pecheurs de Perles (The Pearl Fishers). Mark Flint will conduct the performance, which stars soprano Glenys Fowles, tenor Miguel Cortez, baritone Christian DuPlessis and bass-baritone Donnie Ray Albert. Nov. 18 at 8 p.m. and Nov. 20 at 2:30 p.m. Tarrant County Convention Theater, 1111 Houston, Fort Worth. Tickets $30-$10. (817) 731-0833.

-Wayne Lee Gay

CHRISTO’S

CREATIVE FLOW

As every modern merchant knows, it’s all in the packaging. Take a mile of rocky Australian coast and all you have is 5,280 feet of surf and seagulls. But wrap it in dazzling white nylon fabric, and you’ve got a work of art by Christo.

The first local exhibit of Christo’s work opens this month at Delahunty Gallery. At one time or another, the Bulgarian-born artist has draped an orange curtain across a narrow Colorado canyon (but only for a few hours; the wind pulled it down), sent the famous Running Fence loping over the California hills and surrounded a group of islands in Florida’s Biscayne Bay with floating rafts of pink fabric. These days, he is involved in a scheme to swathe the West German Reichstag.

The Delahunty exhibit offers drawings, collages, plans, photographs and fabric samples documenting the Biscayne Bay project and four of Christo’s other works that are now in progress. These documents are beautiful works of art in their own right, combining sober engineering studies and survey data with delicate pastel drawings. Christo’s Bis-cayne Islands, floating amid their pink aureolas, have the look of a flotilla of fantastic lily pads. It’s hard to imagine why anyone found these lovely objects controversial, but they did (so much so that the work just missed being canceled).

Thanks to television and national magazines, Christo’s wrappings and packings are almost as familiar nowadays as the spectacle of another space shuttle leaving the launching pad. Although few of us will ever see Christo’s work in person, the Delahunty exhibit at least allows us to experience them vicariously. Nov. 12-Dec. 14 at the Delahunty Gallery, 2701 Canton. Tue-Sat 10-5. 744-1346.

-Ken Barrow



THE FIREBIRD

TAKES FLIGHT

The Dallas Ballet has always favored Stravinsky’s works in its repertoire, so it’s no surprise to see the company revive its splendid production of The Firebird this season. Although this revival uses the ornate sets and costumes from the original George Skibine version, the production has been rechoreographed by Bryan Pitts, the company’s new ballet master and a soloist since he arrived in Dallas in 1981. Pitts, who danced for eight years with the New York City Ballet and for several seasons with the Zurich Ballet and the Los Angeles Ballet, says that his production will tell the traditional Firebird story without attempting to borrow directly from previous choreographers. Christine Zembower and Laura Flagg will alternate in the title role, with John Wei Ling and Mark Morgan as the prince, Cyndi Jones and Jennifer Holmes as the princess and Jacob Sparso as Kostchei.

Pitts has also created a new work for the program, a plotless neoclassical ballet called Variations for Six, choreographed to Stravinsky’s Duo Concertante. The six performers include two musicians and four dancers: Laura Flagg, Gloria de Santo, Matthew Sharp and Roy Reid. Also on the program is John Cranko’s colorful antic Jeu de Canes, which was winningly performed last spring at the opening of the Majestic Theatre. Nov. 17-19 at 8 p.m. and Nov. 20 at 2 p.m. Majestic Theatre, 1925 Elm. Tickets $25-$5. 744-4430.

-Tony White



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ART



American Prints. Earlier this year, the Amon Carter Museum quietly acquired a prime collection of etchings, lithographs and silk-screen prints. Now, in an exhibit in two installments, the museum is putting its acquisition on display. Amon Carter Museum, 3501 Camp Bowie, Fort Worth. Through Nov 13. Tue-Sat 10-5. Sun 1-5:30.(817)738-1933.

Icons of Contemporary Art. A respected San Francisco gallery makes its Dallas debut by showing works by Kenneth Noland, Morris Louis, Sam Francis, Louise Nevelson, Richard Estes, Duane Hanson and Wayne Thiebaud. Foster Goldstrom Inc., 2722 Fairmount. Through Nov 12. Tue-Sat 10-5. 744-0711.

Jennie Haddad. Haddad studied with the legendary Hans Hofmann, met many of the abstract expressionists and then came back to Dallas to paint big, brilliantly colorful abstracts that owe a little to New York and a lot to nature. Ruth Wiseman Gallery, 2816 Main. Through Nov. 10. Wed noon-3 or by appointment. 363-2631.

John Webber. The owner of one of New York’s most radical avant-garde galleries has selected this show of young artists, none of whom has had work previously exhibited. Carol Taylor, Art, 2508 Cedar Springs. Through Nov 26. Tue-Sat 10-5, Mon by appointment. 745-1923. Karl Struss. A little-known member of Alfred Stieglitz’s famous Photo-Secession group, Struss made breathtakingly beautiful platinum prints. Amon Carter Museum, 3501 Camp Bowie, Fort Worth. Through Dec 31. Tue-Sat 10-5, Sun 1-5:30. (817) 738-1933

Master Drawings. The collection begun by New York architect Ian Woodner and continued by his family surveys the fine art of drawing from its 14th-century origins to Matisse. Here, in 78 works, is the best of that collection. Kimbell Art Museum, 3333 Camp Bowie, Fort Worth. Through Nov 13. Tue-Sat 10-5. Sun 1-5. (817)332-8451.



Splashes of Color

Movie buffs who saw An Unmarried Woman a few years ago may remember the scenes in which Jill Clayburgh’s artist boyfriend, Alan Bates, sloshes bucket after bucket of acrylic paint onto a canvas draped over a frame. The hands actually doing all that sloshing-as well as the canvas itself- belonged to Paul Jenkins, a well-known New York artist whose luscious, color-drenched paintings will be on display this month at the Contemporary Gallery. The gallery is also publishing a Paul Jenkins poster for the Dallas Opera. Contemporary Gallery, 5100 Belt Line in Sakowitz Village, Suite 544. Nov. 4-30. Mon-Sat 10:30-5. 934-2323.

Nell Welliver. A master of contemporary realism who also happens to be a Meadows Visiting Professor of Art at SMU. Welliver creates lyrical landscapes marked by silvery-green light and a fluid touch. Meadows Gallery. Owen Arts Center, SMU. Through Nov 20. Mon-Sat 10-5. Sun 1-5.692-1978.

Scott Burton. Probing the fragile boundary between art and design. Burton makes elegantly crafted chairs that are always much more than just chairs-they’re forms that hold meaning as well as the human backside. Fort Worth Art Museum, 1309 Montgomery, Fort Worth. Through Nov 6. Tue 10-9, Wed-Sat 10-5, Sun 1-5.(817)738-9215.

Zanne Hochberg. Deftly poised between energy and calm, these restless, improvisatory abstractions by a Dallas painter suggest a kind of visual jazz. Contemporary Gallery, 5100 Belt Line in Sakowitz Village, Suite 544. Through Nov 3. Mon-Sat 10:30-5. 934-2323.



THEATER



Annie.Perennial but pleasing, this overdone musical about the orphan, the dog, the billionaire and you know the rest includes some of the most hummable songs in recent musical comedy history, which is no small success. And don’t let anyone tell you that seeing the film beats seeing “Annie” live. It’s fun for kids and big people, too. Nov 17-Dec 18 at Dallas Repertory Theatre, NorthPark Center. Wed-Sat at 8:15 pm, Sun at 3 pm. Tickets $10 Fri & Sat, $8 Wed & Thur, $9 Sun ($1.50 discount for students or persons over 65). 369-8966.

Arsenic and Old Lace.Two sweet old ladies are up to no good in this beloved comedy-mystery. If you’ve never been to the Greenville Avenue Pocket Sandwich Theatre, this is an enjoyable play to see on an initial visit. Have dinner before watching the show, but look out for the arsenic. Through Nov 19 at the Greenville Avenue Pocket Sandwich Theatre, 1611 Greenville at Ross. Thur-Sat at 8 pm, Sun at 3 pm. Tickets $6 & $4 Fri & Sat; $5 & $3 Thur & Sun 821-1860.

Cat on a Hot Tin Roof. The New Arts Theatre is going strong again after a fallow season. This month, Christopher Nichols directs one of Tennessee Williams’ most popular plays, a steamy, languorous tale of Southern decorum and the wiles of Maggie the Cat. Nov 3-Dec 10 at New Arts Theatre, 702 Ross at Market. Wed & Thur at 8 pm, Fri & Sat at 8:30 pm, Sun at 2:30 & 7:30 pm. Tickets $10.50 Fri & Sat; $7.50 Wed, Thur & Sun. 761-9064.

Charlie’s Aunt. In this very funny comedy of errors and mistaken identity, two college lads in need of a chap-erone (for courting purposes) dress up their friend as Charlie’s wealthy “aunt.” All’s well until the impostor begins attracting the young men’s gold-digging friends. Dressing in drag may be fashionable today, but Brandon Thomas wrote this play in 1892. Mesrop Kesdekian directs. Nov 10-20 at Bob Hope Theatre, Owen Arts Center, SMU. Thur-Sat at 8 pm, Sun at 2:15 pm. Tickets $5. 692-2573.

Crimes of the Heart. SMU graduate Beth Henley has a love of lunacy and an ear for the vernacular of her native Mississippi. Both blend well in “Crimes of the Heart,” a comedy about three sisters and their peculiar mutual admiration society. Dale Rose directs this Pulitzer Prize-winning play, which is making its first appearance in Dallas as the second show of the new Plaza Theatre’s inaugural season. Nov 2-Dec 4 at the Plaza Theatre, 6719 Snider Plaza. Tue-Sun at 8:15 pm, Sun matinee at 2:30 pm. Tickets $16-$14 Fri & Sat; $13-$11 Tue-Thur & Sun; $10 & $9 Sun matinee. 363-7000.

For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide/When the Rainbow Is Enuf. Theatre Three opens its first-ever revival festival with this “choreo-poem” by Ntzake Shange, which was very popular- and very well-done-at Theatre Three in 1980. A pastiche of scenes, monologues, song and dance, “For Colored Girls” explores being black and female with more than a little to say to all of us. Nov 8-27 at Theatre Three. 2800 Routh in the Quadrangle. Tue-Sat at 8:15 pm, Sun at 2:30 & 7 pm. Tickets $13.50 Fri & Sat; $11 Tue-Thur & Sun. 871-3300.

The Foreigner. Stage #1’s season opener is a new farce by Larry Shue about an Englishman fighting midlife crisis by retreating to a vacation spot in the rural Deep South. To ensure solitude, he pretends not to know English. “No problem,” say the friendly natives, who proceed to teach him the language. The misunderstandings multiply quickly, and soon men wearing sheets appear. Through Nov 20 at Stage #1, Greenville Avenue Theatre. 2914 Greenville. Wed-Fri at 8:15 pm, Sat at 5:30 & 9 pm, Sun at 7 pm. Tickets $10 Fri & 9 pm Sat; $8.50 Wed, Thur & Sun; $5 5:30 pm Sat. 824-2552. Same Time Next Year. Can a love affair survive for 30 years when the lovers meet only once a year for a secret rendezvous in the country? Playwright Bernard Slade answers this unlikely question with two very likable characters in a bittersweet comedy that is, in places, delicious. Frank Gorshin and Jo Ann Pflug star. Nov 29-Jan 1 at Granny’s Dinner Playhouse, 12205 Coil Tue-Sat dinner served at 6:30 pm, curtain at 8:15; Sun matinee lunch served at 12:30 pm, curtain at 2. Tickets $21.95 Fri & Sat; $18.95 Wed, Thur & Sun; $15.95 Tue. 239-0153.

Side by Side by Sondheim. This show is an artfully arranged selection of early Stephen Sondheim- tunes from Broadway hits and flops that launched his career and established him as the American musical theater’s wittiest lyricist and cleverest composer. Through Dec 10 at Stage West, 821 W Vickery, Fort Worth. Wed & Thur at 8 pm, Fri & Sat at 8:30 pm. Tickets $8.50 Sat; $8 Fri; $7 Wed & Thur. Dinner available starting 90 minutes before curtain. (817) 332-6238.



MUSIC



American Guild of Organists. The Dallas chapter of the guild presents William Porter of Oberlin College in an all-Bach recital. Nov 21 at 8:15 pm at St. Mark’s School. 10600 Preston. Tickets $6. 821-3450.

Cliburn Concerts. Pianist Jorge Bolet performs Brahms’ Piano Sonata No. 3 and Intermezzos from Opus 117, Rachmaninoff’s Chopin Variations and



Cello Virtuoso

Some people know him best as a conductor, a role that he fills most prominently as music director of the National Symphony of Washington, D.C. Some know him best as a symbol of human rights, a position he earned after being stripped of his Soviet citizenship in 1977. But he is best known as a cellist, and it’s in this role that Mstislav Rostropovich will appear in Dallas this month. Presented in recital by the Dallas Symphony, Rostropovich joins pianist Lambert Orkis to perform Marcello’s Adagio in D minor, Beethoven’s Sonata in A, Variations on a Theme from Mozart’s The Magic Flute, Schumann’s Adagio and Allegro in A flat and Britten’s Sonata in C. Nov. 12 at 8:15 pm at McFarlin Auditorium, SMU. Tickets $20-$8.50. 692-0203.

Liszt’s Gondoliera and Tarantella from Venezia Napoli,’ Nov 1 at 8 pm at Landreth Auditorium. University at Cantey, Fort Worth Tickets $16-$5. The London Early Music Group, directed by James Tyler, presents Italian virtuoso music from the High Renaissance and early baroque period Nov 8 at 8 pm at the Kimbell Art Museum, 3333 Camp Bowie. Fort Worth. Tickets $10. (817) 738-6536.

Dallas Chamber Orchestra. Orchestra members perform Schubert’s Trio in B flat and Brahms’ Sextet in G. Nov 13 at 7 pm at Caruth Auditorium, SMU. Tickets $8. 826-6974.

Dallas Classic Guitar Society Guitarist Benjamin Verdery plays music by Sor, Brouer, Bach, Villa-Lobos, Newman and Falla. Nov 21 at 8:15 pm at the Majestic Theatre. 1925 Elm Tickets $10 50-$8. 343-3709.

Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra. Guest conductor Charles Ansbacher leads an all-Beethoven concert featuring the “Prometheus’ overture, the Triple Concerto in C (with violinist Robert Davidovici, cellist Wayne Burak and pianist Tong-ll Han) and the Seventh Symphony. Nov 5 at 8 pm and Nov 6 at 3 pm at Tarrant County Convention Center. 1111 Houston, Fort Worth. Tickets $15-$5. The Fort Worth Chamber Orchestra performs under music director John Giordano in a program featuring Biggs’ Triple Concerto for trumpet, horn and trombone; Mozarfs Piano Concerto No. 25 in C (with soloist Jeffrey Kahane); and Stravinsky’s “Pulcinella” suite. Nov 15 at 8 pm at Landreth Auditorium, University at Cantey, Fort Worth. Tickets $12-$8. Tony Bennett joins the Fort Worth Symphony for a pops concert. Nov 25 & 26 at 8 pm at Tarrant County Convention Center Tickets $18-$10. (817) 926-8831.

Meadows School of the Arts. Anshel Brusilow conducts the SMU Symphony Orchestra Nov 2 in an all-Richard Strauss program including the overture to “Le Bourgeois Gentilhomme,” “Four Last Songs” (with soprano Barbara Moore) and Till Eulenspiegels lustige Streiche.” The SMU Jazz Ensemble performs Nov 10. SMU Perspectives performs music by contemporary composers Nov 15 Howard Dunn conducts the SMU Wind Ensemble Nov 17. Lewis Baratz presents a recorder recital Nov 20 at 4 pm in the Meadows Museum. The SMU Symphonic Band performs Nov 21. Cellist Marion Davies, violinist Arkady Fomin and pianist Alfred Mouledous perform chamber music Nov 30. All events are at 8:15 pm in Caruth Auditorium, Owen Arts Center. SMU, unless otherwise noted. Free. 692-2628. Texas Christian University. The annual Bach series features a recital of flute sonatas. Nov 29 at 8 pm at the Kimbell Art Museum. 3333 Camp Bowie. Fort Worth Free. (817)921-7602.



DANCE



Meadows Repertory Dance Ensemble. SMU dance students under faculty direction present a series of brown-bag lunchtime recitals with programs consisting of tap. jazz and modern dance. Nov 7-11 at 12:15 pm at Bob Hope Theatre Lobby, Owen Arts Center. SMU 692-3146

Paul Taylor Dance Company. In presenting the Paul Taylor Dance Company on Nov 11, The International Theatrical Arts Society performs another welcome public service for Dallas dance audiences starved for visiting dance troupes. Paul Taylor is a genuine genius of modern American dance, a visionary innovator who has also gained wide acceptance Not one to scorn props or theatrical effects. Taylor gives post-modern twists even to once-radical works such as Stravinsky’s “Rite of Spring.’ He has choreographed “Rite of Spring” as a dancers’ rehearsal of an apparent murder mystery using the two-piano reduction instead of the orchestral score. A prolific choreographer for his own company as well as for dozens of major international companies, Taylor will probably bring at least one new work to Dallas. The evening promises to be sensual, rhythmic and fascinating. Nov 19 at 8 pm at McFarlin Auditorium, SMU. Tickets $25-$5. 528-5273

FILM

Dallas Public Library. For the seventh year, the library presents the American Film Festival Award winners in free showings. As a preface to the film gala, 12 of the winning films will be presented Nov 14-16 (with three films shown continually each day beginning at 12:10 pm) and Nov 18 & 19 (showing continually 9 am-5 pm). Les Blank’s documentary, “Burden of Dreams,” which chronicles the making of Warner Herzog’s feature film “Fitzcarraldo,” will be shown at the official gala opening, Nov 17 at 7 pm. Call 749-4478 for complete film schedule. In addition, the library presents American Film Festival Award-winning films from past years at its Wednesday noontime film showings throughout November. Nov2: “Universe” and “Cosmic Zoom.” Nov 9: “Houdini Never Died” and “Hardware Wars.” Nov23: “Eat, Drink and Be Wary” and “For Tomorrow We Shall Diet.” Nov30. “Ski the Outer Limits” and To Run.” Showings at the Central Public Library, 1515 Young. 749-4478.

Granada Theatre. Nov 1 & 2 “Let Joy Reign Supreme” at 7:15 pm and “La Nuit de Varennes” at 9:30 pm. Nov 3: “The Great Chess Game” at 7:15, 8:45 & 10:15 pm (premiere). Nov 4: “Quadrophenia” at 7:15 pm and “Dance Craze” at 9:30 pm. Nov 5: ’Fear Not, Jacob!” at 7 pm and “Charlotte” at 5 & 9 pm. Nov 6: “Image Before My Eyes” at 5 & 9 pm; “Raananah: A World of Our Own” and “Free Voice of Labor: The Jewish Anarchists” at 3 & 7 pm. Nov 7: “Hide and Seek” at 7 pm and “The Wooden Gun” at 9 pm. Nov 8: “Bloomers,” “A Private Life” and “Hundred and Two Mature” at 7 pm; “Tell me a Riddle” at 9 pm. Nov 9: “Who Shall Live and Who Shall Die” at 9 pm; “Ellis Island,” “End of Innocence; June 19th, 1953” and “Leaving Home” at 7 pm. Nov 10: “The Alien’s Place” at 7 pm and “High Street” at 9 pm. Nov 11 & 12: “Slaughterhouse Five” at 7:15 pm (Sat matinee at 2:45 pm) and “The World According to Garp” at 9:15 pm (Sat matinee at 4:45 pm). Nov 13 & 14: “To Have and Have Not” at 9:15 pm (Sun matinees at 1:15 & 5:15 pm) and “Key Largo” at 7:15 pm (Sun matinee at 3:15 pm). Nov 15 & 16: “The Witness” at 7:15 pm (premiere) and “Time Stands Still” at 9:15 pm (premiere). Nov 17: “A Sunday in Hell” at 7:15 & 9:45 pm. Nov 18-24: “Barry Lyndon” at 7:30 pm (Sat & Sun matinees at 1 & 4:15 pm). Granada Theatre, 3524 Greenville. Tickets $3.50; $2 for children; $4 for premieres. 823-9610.

University of Texas at Dallas. Nov 2: “Throne of Blood” at 7:30 & 9:30 pm. Nov 4:“Annie Hall” at 7:30 & 9:15 pm. Nov 9: “La Cage Aux Folles I” at 7:30 & 9:15 pm. Nov 11: “Road Warrior” at 7:30 & 9:15 pm. Nov 16: “Flash Gordon” at 7:30 & 9:30 pm. Nov 18 & 19: “Star Wars” Fri at 7:30 & 9:30 pm and Sat at 1 pm. Nov 23: “Coup de Torchon” at 7:30 & 9:45 pm. Nov30: “The Ruling Class” at 7 & 9:30 pm. Showings at Polykarp Kusch Auditorium, Founders North Building, UTD campus, Richardson. Tickets $2; $1 for persons under 18 or 65 and older. 690-2945.



ENLIGHTENMENT



The Dallas Institute. The six-part lecture series/public forum entitled “The Crisis of Public Education” continues its examination of public schools with two lectures this month. On Nov 9, psychologist Robert Sardello will present “The Technological Threat to Education”; and educator Donald Cowan will lecture on “The Necessity of a Liberal Education” Nov 30. Both lectures begin at 7:30 pm. The Institute also offers a weekend seminar entitled “The Psychology of Spirit,” led by counselor Tom Moore, which explores spirit from the psychological standpoint, considering the varieties of spirit and its intimate connection with the soul and body. Nov 12 & 13,9 am-noon & 2-5 pm. Tuition $40. All lectures and seminars at the Dallas Institute, 2719 Routh. 698-9090.

SMU Literary Festival. The ninth annual literary festival presents readings by poets, novelists and critics. Writers are scheduled as follows: William Gass, a critic, novelist and short story writer, Nov 6 at 8 pm; poet Albert Goldbarth, Nov 7 at 3:30 pm; poet James Merrill, Nov 8 at 8 pm; poet Rita Dove, Nov 9 at 3:30 pm; novelist and poet Erica Jong, Nov 9 at 8 pm; Australian novelist and short story writer Glenda Adams, Nov 10 at 3:30 pm; playwright Edward Albee, Nov 10 at 8 pm; novelist and short story writer Erskine Caldwell, Nov 11 at 8 pm. Afternoon readings at Kar-cher Auditorium; Sun & Fri evening readings at McFarlin Auditorium; Mon-Thur evening readings in the Grand Ballroom of the Umphrey Lee Student Center, SMU campus. Free 692-3353.

University of Dallas.Gary Schmidtt, Ph.D.. a senior Democratic aide to the Senate Intelligence Committee, presents a lecture entitled “Intelligence and Congressional Oversight: A Failed Marriage?” Nov 10 at 7:30 pm As part of the Texas Writer’s Lecture series, Elmer Kelton, author of 24 Western novels, will lecture on ?Literature’s Stepchild: The Western Novel” Nov 17 at 7:30 pm. Both lectures presented in Lynch Auditorium, UD campus, Irving. 721-5149.



Kennedy Observance

On Nov. 22, Dallas and the nation will commemorate the 20th anniversary of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. A special committee of the Dallas County Democratic Party has scheduled several events as part of the JFK observance. An hour-long ceremony featuring music and three guest speakers will begin at noon at the Kennedy Memorial, Market between Main and Commerce. Following the ceremony will be a luncheon at 1:30 pm in the Hyatt Regency Hotel ballroom, 300 Reunion Blvd. State and national dignitaries including Sen. Walter Mondale and Rev. Jesse Jackson are expected to attend. The luncheon is open to the public, but attendance is limited to 2,000. Luncheon tickets $15; advance sale only. Guests will receive a commemorative poster. 744-9036.



RECREATION



Chi Omega Christmas. This annual fall bazaar sponsored by the Dallas Chi Omega alumnae benefits the Special Care Center for Handicapped Children and Adults and an endowed scholarship at SMU. Chi Omega Christmas features booths and displays of unique gifts, many of which are handmade, along with continuous entertainment and an opening-day style show of fashions from Saks Fifth Avenue. Nov 10-12 at NorthPark Inn Convention Center. Park Lane at Central Expwy. Thur & Sat 10 am-5 pm, Fri 10 am-8 pm. Tickets $5; $4 in advance. 661- 0579.

Lakewood Home Tour. Five houses in the Lakewood area will be opened for viewing during the seventh annual Lakewood Home Tour sponsored by the Lakewood Preschool PTA. Nov 19,10 am-5 pm. Tickets $6; available at Allied Lakewood Bank, Top Hat Cleaners, Merrill Lynch/Paula Stringer and Kids Kollection. 827-7659.

Senior Citizens Craft Fair. The ninth annual fair, sponsored by the Junior League of Dallas, offers craft and education demonstrations, entertainment and refreshments along with items handmade by Dallas County senior citizens. Homemade quilts, wooden toys, aprons, dolls, hats, stuffed animals, Christmas ornaments and more will be on sale. Nov 4-6 in the Women’s Building, Fair Park. Fri & Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun noon-5 pm. Free. 691-7323.



SPORTS



Dallas Cowboys. Texas Stadium, Irving. Individual home game tickets $15 at the Dallas Cowboys Ticket Office, 6116 N Central Expwy. or at Central Ticket Agency, Fort Worth (subject to availability) during game week. 369-3211. Nov 6 at noon vs. Philadelphia

20 at 3 pm vs. Kansas City

24 at 3 pm vs. St. Louis

Dallas Mavericks. Reunion Arena, Dallas. Home game tickets $8, $6 & $4; available at Rainbow-Ticketmaster outlets or at Reunion Arena box office. All games start at 7:35 pm. 988-0117. Nov 2 vs Portland

5 vs Los Angeles

11 vs San Antonio

17 vs New Jersey

19 vs Phoenix

22 vs San Antonio

25 vs Kansas City

26 vs Golden State

30 vs Houston

SMU. Texas Stadium, Irving. Individual home game tickets $12. available at SMU ticket office, Moody Coliseum. 692-2901.

Nov 5 at 2 pm vs. Rice (homecoming)

12 at 2 pm vs. Texas Tech

TCU. Amon Carter Stadium, Fort Worth. Individual home game tickets $11 for reserved seats, $12 for armchair seats; available at Rainbow-Ticketmaster outlets or at the TCU ticket office. (817) 921 -7967. Nov 19 at 2 pm vs. Texas A&M



NIGHTLIFE

ENTERTAINMENT/DANCING



Belle Starr. If Levi’s originated in the Old West, then designer leans may have originated at Belle Starr-the New West. But Belle Starr isn’t too slick: The semi-urban cowboys and cowgirls who polka and two-step on Belle’s large dance floor sure know Hank Williams when they hear him. (7724 N Central Expwy near Southwestern. 750-4787. Mon, Tue&Sat 7 pm-2 am, Wed-Fri 6 pm-2 am. Sun 4 pm-2 am. All credit cards.)

Boardwalk Beach Club. This place is a pleasant, if fast-paced, mixture of opposites. The club’s drawing card is Fifties and Sixties music, but patrons here are mostly under-30 singles. Next to the South Seas mural on one wall, space has been cleared for a dance floor, but strangely enough, hardly anyone dances. (We say “strangely enough” because the club’s sound system is so loud that speaking or listening appear to be impossible.) Drinks are pretty solid here, but the snail-like service may hamper your enjoyment of them. (6332 La Vista. 823-5340. Daily 10 am-2 am. MC. V, AE.)

Café Dallas. Newly remodeled Cafe Dallas sports ceiling fans, slick art posters, obligatory potted plants and smiling waitresses bedecked in slinky red dresses. The club’s circular, casinolike layout seems conducive to just about any sort of bar behavior, from frenzied dancing on the split-level dance floor to intimate whispering on the cushioned couches that line the walls. But all you beautiful people partial to sweatsuit chic beware: Sneakers – however expensive they might be – are not allowed. (5500 Greenville. 987-0066. Mon-Fri 4 pm-2 am, Sal & Sun 8 pm-2 am. Happy hour: Mon-Fri 4-9 pm. MC, V, AE.)

Calm Eddy’s. If the fun goes out of routine bar hopping, hop on over to Calm Eddy’s, located in the rebud-ding Deep Ellum district near downtown. This innovative comedy club features a comedy show a la “Saturday Night Live” performed by the house troupe, the Pezz, and live jazz performed by Palladium every Friday and Saturday night. Call for information about other weekly performers. (2612 Commerce. 747-1131. Sun, Wed& Thur 8-11 pm, Fri & Sat 9 pm-1 am. Closed Mon & Tue. No credit cards.)

Comedy Corner. This isn’t such a bad place to catch semi-big-name comedy acts. Comedians in their own right fill the audience, while comedy performers of varying quality take the stage for short sets of stand-up humor. (8202 Park Lane at Greenville. 361-7461. Sets begin Mon-Thur & Sun at 9 pm, Fri & Sat at 8:45 & 10:45 pm. Reservations recommended on weekends. MC, V, AE.)

Confetti. This may be the most eclectic bar in Dallas. Dangling bicycles, zigzag neon and poster-plastered walls reveal a theme bar that couldn’t decide on a theme. If you can dig your way through the crowd, you’ll discover two flashy dance floors, several well-manned bars-maybe even Mr. or Ms. Right. Music ranges from Fifties doo-wa to Eighties do-whatever. (5201 Matilda oft Lovers Lane. 369-6969. Mon-Thur 4:30 pm-2 am. Fri 4:30 pm-4 am, Sat 7 pm-4 am, Sun 7 pm-2 am. Weekend cover S3. All credit cards.) Diamond Jim’s. What a great place to get picked up! It’s not too pretentious, it’s not overdone and it has the essential country/Western elements to offer its patrons: pseudo-Western surroundings, lots of floor space for two-stepping or swing dancing and oodles of available singles. We especially like the windowsills that line one wall; they’re perfect perches for people-watching. (5601 Greenville. 691-2411. Mon-Fri 5 pm-2 am. Sat & Sun 7 pm-2 am. Happy hour: Mon-Fri 5-8 pm. MC, V, AE.)

élan. Ever since Dallas’ original beautiful-people bar underwent a bit of cosmetic surgery and reopened in early March, its mood has changed a bit-and the word is smooth. Although elan still glitters-only now it’s a tad more hi-tech – it’s quieter, more sophisticated and generally less showy for the sake of being showy (5111 Greenville. 692-9855 Tue-Fri 4:30 pm-2 am. Sat 7 pm-2 am. Closed Sun & Mon. Happy hour: Tue-Fri 4:30-8 pm. All credit cards.)

Four Seasons Ballroom.This place offers big-band music for ballroom dancing. A strict dress code is enforced: Dresses for the ladies and coats and ties for the gentlemen. Only setups, beer and soft drinks are served, except on Fridays, when food is available. Cover varies; free dance lessons are offered. (4930 Military Pkwy. 349-0390. Wed 8:45 pm-12:15am, Fri 9 pm-12:30 am. No credit cards.)Ground Zero.Welcome to Sixties go-go gone New Wave ga-ga. “Dallas’ first nuclear bar” features live bands nightly, plenty of parquet and. . oh, yeah … a dancing girl in a cage. (6844 Twin Hills, one block south of Park Lane. 363-0167. Tue-Sun 8 pm-2 am. Cover varies. MC, V, AE.)

Longhorn Ballroom.So what if it’s crowded and smoky, the cover’s too high and the tourists are too many? This is Bob Wills’ Longhorn Ballroom, the place for kicker dancin’, beer drinkin’ and hell raisin’. You’ll fit in whether you can dance or not, but you may as well plan on coming home with bruised toenails (those rhinestone cowboys can be real oafs). No one should live in Dallas without going to the Longhorn at least once: It’s a Texas tradition (216 Corinth at Industrial. 428-3128. Wed-Sun 7 pm-2 am. All credit cards.)



Nick’s Uptown. Behind the shaded windows at Nick’s you’ll find what is perhaps the finest musical club in Texas. The musicians (usually big-name jazz or rock ’n’ roll) come from near and far But beware: buying a ticket doesn’t necessarily guarantee you a seat-it’s sometimes standing room only. Yet the fans just keep coming back. (3606 Greenville. 8270561; ticket Information 827-4802. Daily: 8 pm-2 am. MC, V, AE.)



Packard’s. This Old Town dance club gave Confetti-goers a place to go when the line at Confetti grew too long. Now the Packard’s line is just as long, so take your pick-both bars are flashy, large and swingles-soaked. Packard’s features a wide, open dance floor, lots of fluorescent colors and pop music mixed with Fifties and Sixties tunes. (5500 Greenville in Old Town, Suite403. 361-9517 Mon-Thur 4:30 pm-2 am, Fri4:30 pm-3 am, Sat 7 pm-3 am. Sun noon-2 am. Weekend cover: $3. MC, V, AE.)



Poor David’s Pub. After considerable deliberation, Poor David moved his hole-in-the-wall folk music establishment from its longtime McKinney Avenue location to the lights of lower Greenville. But he didn’t leave behind his commitment to solid live music Kerrville Folk Festival regulars, including legendary folk singers Odetta and Tom Paxton, appear often, as do Steve Fromholz, Shake Russell and John Vandiver. We miss the coffeehouse look of mismatched tables and dinette chairs, but the new version still retains much of Poor David’s old flair. (1924 Greenville. 821-9891 Mon & Wed-Sat 4 pm-2 am, Tue 7 pm-2 am. Closed Sun. No credit cards)

Popsicle Toes Go here to listen to the live and lively jazz, funk and rock ’n’ roll, not just to hear it. Granted, you’ll have trouble hearing anything else, but that’s okay because the music is great. Don’t be disappointed-Popsicle Toes isn’t a place to “be seen,” although this jazz-oriented club attracts a spirited, sincere-looking dance crowd. (5627 Dyer. 3610477. Tue-Sun 8 pm-2 am. Closed Mon Happy hour: Fri 4-7 pm. MC. V, AE.)

The Railhead. Quality pop music and comedy with no cover charge is the drawing card here. It’s a rarity that almost overcomes the club’s major irritations: You cant run a cash tab during happy hour, the drinks are only so-so and the waiters and waitresses sometimes wait too long between visits to your table. (6919 Twin HilIs. 369-8700 Sun & Mon 5 pm-1 am, Tue-Sal 5 pm-2 am Happy hour: Mon-Fri 5-7 pm. MC, V, AE, DC.)

Raverl’s. This cavernous singles bar may remind you of a bad 1967 sci-fi movie version of The Future.” Track lights cut through the smoky blackness, beaming down like searchlights from a spaceship. Music video screens are everywhere. The well drinks are expen-sive. and the service can be slow, even when the room is mostly empty. But if you dance up an appetite, you can satisfy it under the same roof since Ravel’s is also part restaurant, with a limited but pricey menu. (Registry Hotel. 1520 Dallas Pkwy Mon-Fri 5 pm-2 am. Sat & Sun 6 pm-2 am. Happy hour: Mon- Thur 5-8 pm, Fri 5-6 pm. All credit cards.)

The Sock Hop. What’s new at The Sock Hop? Better to ask what’s old. since the theme here is late Fifties/early Sixties. Inside the Sock Hop are the front end of a ’57 Chevy, be-bopping waitresses in cheerleader garb and other “Happy Days” regalia. Best of all, the house band, Dash, plays some of the finest nostalgic rock in town. This is a great place in which to forget the Eighties. (2946 W Northwest Hwy. 352-6856. Daily 3 pm-2 am. Happy hour: 3-7 pm MC. V, AE.)

Strictly TaBu. A recent return to TaBu confirms our faith in one of Dallas’ best jazz bars, not |ust for the jazz (which is frequently excellent) but for the easy, unpretentious atmosphere. We like the dining area in the back, where very good pizza and pasta are dished up.

This is the perfect place for a late-night rendezvous with an intimate admirer or an old friend. (4111 Lomo Alto. 522-8101. Live music nightly at 9:30 pm. Food served daily 6 pm-1 am. Bar open Tue-Sat 6 pm-2 am, Sun & Mon 6 pm-1 am. All credit cards.)

Studebaker’s. This latest offering in nostalgic dance bars with car themes gets its name from the bright red Studebaker at one end of the dance floor Studebaker’s disc jockey favors hits from the fabulous Fifties and Sixties (the club doesn’t play any music recorded after 1969), and the waitresses wear poodle skirts and saddle oxfords. It all makes for a boppin’ good time. (8788 N CentralExpwy in NorthPark East. 696-2475. Mon-Sat 11 am-2 am, Sun 4 pm-2 am. Dress code alter 4 pm. MC, V, AE.)

Tango. If you can’t SUAD. don’t Tango. SUAD is Tango-lingo for Shut Up And Dance, and SUAD is what Tango is all about. Tango was a bank building before Shannon Wynne converted it into a labyrinthian shrine to dancing. There’s a cavernous two-story room dedicated to live music; another room with a large, fenced-in dance floor and recorded music; a video arcade (in the old bank vault); and a video lounge filled with lots of zap food (Tango-lingo for fast food), a microwave oven and 23 TVs, all playing the same rock videos. The music’s loud, the rooms are dark (and unbearably crowded on weekends) and the mob’s as diverse as the bands that are booked here. (1827 Greenville, 821 5800; box office 824-1101. Sun. Tue & Wed 7 pm-2 am, Thur-Sat 7 pm-4 am. Closed Mon. MC. V. AE.)

Taxas Tea House. The Tea House is a friendly, trend-less country/Western spot in which to drink beer and enjoy the disharmonious but good-natured Will Barnes Band. The beer is cold, the crowd is always rowdy and the bleachers (this is strictly a beer garden) aren’t too bad, unless the night is chilly. (3400 Kings Road 526-9171. Tue-Sat 8 pm-2 am. Fifties rock ’n’ roll night every Tue. No credit cards.)



NIGHTLIFE

DRINKING



Biff’s. When you look out the windows at the lush greenery of Old Vickery Park outside Biffs, even the snarled traffic on Greenville Avenue somehow seems peaceful. The combination nachos here are a civic treasure, but the drinks are average. (7402 Greenville. 696-1952. Daily: 11 am-2 am. Happy hour Mon-Fri 4-7 pm. MC. V, AE.)

Cardinal Puff’s. Mostly we love the atmosphere here: open rooms filled with gentle breezes, plants, garden furniture and an occasional wandering cat The large beer garden is great for conversation and relaxation over cold pitchers of beer and loaded nachos. (4615 Greenville. 369-1969. Mon-Sat 11:30 am-2 am. Sun noon-2 am Happy hour: Mon-Fri 11:30 am-7 pm. MC, V. AE, DC)

Chelsea Corner. Almost hidden at the intersection of Monticello and McKinney, Chelsea Corner offers the “fun” food and drinks of upper Greenville Avenue in a

casual atmosphere more akin to lower Greenville Avenue-without being either. The well drinks are potent and reasonably priced, and the special drinks (such as the frozen Tumbleweed and the Scarlet Fever) are luscious. (4830 McKinney. 522-3501. Mon-Fri 11:30 am-2 am. Sat & Sun noon-2 am. Happy hour: Mon-Fri 2-7 pm, daily 11 pm-2 am. MC, V, AE, DC.)



Dave & Butter’s. “There’s nothing quite like it” is Dave & Buster’s slogan, and they’re not kidding. The place is enormous, but the brass and dark wood decor adds a degree of sophistication. Head for the umpteen pool tables lining the walls, or try shuffleboard, darts, Pente or backgammon. Or just sip a cool one at the large bar on the main floor. (2710 Electronic, near Walnut Hill at Stemmons Frwy. 3530620. Mon-Fri 11 am-2 am, Sat 11:30 am-2 am, Sun 11:30 am-midnight. Happy hour: Mon-Fri 4:30-7 pm. All credit cards.)



Eight-O. This still gets our vote for the most original bar in town. The sanitarium-green walls don’t seem quite as shocking now as when the Eight-O first opened its New Wave doors more than two years ago. but the atmosphere is still spirited; the clientele, fascinating; and the jukebox, bitchin’. (The Quadrangle. 2800 Routh, Suite 247 871-1180 Mon-Sat 11:30 am-2 am. Sun 7 pm-2 am. Live jazz at lunch Wed-Sat. Happy hour: Mon-Fri 4-7 pm. MC. V.AE.)

Greenville Avenue Country Club. Take one step inside the door of this low-key, easygoing place, and the name “country club” takes on a new meaning. Drinks are served inside the “clubhouse,’ where the surroundings are warm and comfortable. But the only big shots at this country club are the ones poured into your glass. (3619 Greenville. 826-5650. Mon-Sat 11 am-2 am. Sun noon-2 am. MC. V. AE.)

Greenville Bar & Grill. Dallas’ oldest bar (or so its owners claim) now has a quieter adjoining room that somewhat alleviates the overcrowding. You may be more comfortable in the annex, especially if you want to carry on a conversation, but the real GB & G is still out in the boisterous main room. The drinks are straight-up and strong, and the entertainment is eccentric and erratic. (2821 Greenville. 823-6691. Mon-Sat 11:30 am-2 am. Sun noon-2 am. Happy hour: Mon-Fri 4-7 pm.AE.)

Joe Miller’s. This is a perfect late-afternoon bar for friendly conversation: It’s easy on the background music, soft on the lights and hard on the sledgehammer drinks that, along with the media crowd, have helped build Joe’s substantial reputation. But watch that third drink. (3531 McKinney. 521-2261. Mon-Fri noon-2 am. Sat 6 pm-2 am. MC, V, AE.)

La Cave. Ah, a place for lovers, for discussions and for good wine. This small, chic wine shop/bar has a walk-in cellar with a fine collection of foreign and domestic wines. A few dinner entrees are offered, but we suggest sticking to the cheese and the nut and fruit trays. (2926 N Henderson. 826-2190. Wine shop: Mon-Thur 10 am-11 pm, Fri 10 am-11 30 pm. Sat noon-11:30 pm. Bistro: Mon-Thur 11:30 am-2 pm & 5:30-11 pm, Fri 11:30 am-2 pm & 5:30-11:30 pm. Sat noon-11:30 pm. Closed Sun. All credit cards.)

The Loungs. This semi-art deco, semi-hi-tech retreat in the lobby of the Inwood Theatre is separated from the movies and the moviegoers by a wall of water and its own outside door. But the Lounge is sans ceiling, which allows patrons to share the view of the ocean-motif mural that floats high above the theater lobby. This is a wonderful place to discuss films-or just about any-thing-at great length. (5460 W Lovers Lane. 350-7834. Sun-Wed 5 pm-1 am, Thur-Sat 5 pm-2 am Happy hour: Mon-Fri 5-7 pm. AE.)

Nostromo.Before venturing to Nostromo, it is advisable to have one or all of the following: (1) the looks of a New York model, (2) the clothes of a New York designer, (3) the blasé countenance of a New York socialite or (4) an entourage. If the above applies, welcome to Nostromo. It not, good luck getting in without a wait, especially on Thursdays and weekends. Nostromo offers the jet set and the would-be jet set strong drinks, good service and a stark, well-lit place to spread their feathers. (4515 Travis. 528-8880. Mon-Fri 11:30 am-2 am. Sat & Sun 6 pm-2 am. Reservations recommended. Jackets required after 6 pm. MC. V, AS)

The Palm Bar. This is a beautiful place for downtown workers to have an extended series of drinks. As hotel bars go, it is the most upscale in Dallas. Although you cant reach the bar through the hotel, a walk through the Adolphus is worth the excursion. Or, if you prefer open spaces, have a drink in the lobby. (Adolphus Hotel. 1321 Commerce. 742-8200. Mon-Fri 11 am-7 pm. All credit cards.)

Piaf’s. It used to be so easy to get a table at Piaf’s. Now there’s more of a crowd at this California-esque bar/restaurant, but so it goes with a good thing. The crowd is varied and lively, as are the food and drinks. Best of all, Piaf’s remains casual, comfortable and fairly quiet. (4527 Travis. 526-3730. Mon-Sat 11:30 am-2 am. Happy hour: Mon-Sat 4-7 pm & 10 pm-1 am. Closed Sun. All credit cards.)

San Francisco Rose. When you’re relaxing at San Francisco Rose, it’s easy to feel as if you’re in someone’s living room rather than in a lower Greenville Avenue bar. Seating consists of cozy groupings of easy chairs and overstuffed Victorian sofas. Whether you’re alone or with a group, this arrangement lends itself to the cause. If, however, you’re looking for a place for an intimate conversation for two, you may be out of luck here. (3024 Greenville. 826-2020. Mon-Sat 11 am-2 am. Sun noon-2am Happy hour: Mon-Fri 4-7 pm. All credit cards.)

St. Martin’s. St. Martin’s has been among our favorite romantic nightspots for a long time. We don’t know of another place in town with such unassuming class, good service, pleasant classical music and an intelligent selection of wines. (3020 Greenville. 826-0940. Lunch: Mon-Fri 11-3, Sat 11-5: dinner: Mon-Thur 5-11, Fri & Sat 5 pm-1 am. Sun 5-11 pm. MC. AE, DC.)

Vickery Feed Store. This deli/bar has an odd but appealing mixture of country and class. Wooden walls, a wooden floor and a hometown atmosphere are combined with burgundy vinyl booths and slick black table-tops in what turns out to be a very pleasant watering hole. Vickery has good drinks, great deli/snack food and some of the friendliest service in town. (6918 Greenville. 363-9198 Mon-Fri 6 am-2 am, Sat 8 am-2 am, Sun 8 am-midnight. Happy hour: Mon-Sat 3-7 pm, Sun noon-7 pm. MC. V. AE.)

Zanzibar Dell. A fresh face on the burger-spattered strip of lower Greenville Avenue, Zanzibar offers drinks and good deli food in a colorful cafe setting. The decor- neon, glass bricks and pink-and-green walls-is odd enough to work. (2912 Greenville. 828-2250. Sun 11 am-midnight, Mon-Thur 11:30 am-2 am, Fri & Sat 11:30 am-3:30 am. Happy hour: Daily 4-7 pm. MC, V, AE.)



FORT WORTH NIGHTLIFE



Billy Bob’s Texas. Bigger does not always mean best, and that’s quite evident at the world’s largest honky-tonk. Of course, this novelty club has a lot going for it: two restaurants. 42 bar stations, a real bull-riding arena and several shops. But when there’s a concert going on. Billy Bob’s is the last place you’d want to be – unless, of course, you’re partial to being trampled by thousands of people (the club can hold 6,000) and you don’t mind paying a two-digit admission charge that affords you a view of the rafters. (2520 N Commerce in the stockyards Metro 429-5979. Mon-Sat 9:30 am-2 am. Sun noon-2 am. Reduced cover charge Mon-Sat 4-8 pm. MC. V.AE)

Blossoms Downstairs. This live music club is the downstairs half of the restaurant of the same, name The likes of hometown hero Delbert McClinton and Roomful of Blues, an East Coast swing-jazz band, can be found here, along with an assortment of regulars. The dance floor is large enough to move around on. but watch out lor the low ceiling. The restaurant upstairs offers a generous happy hour buffet, and on most nights, a soft-rock trio performs. (5201 Camp Bowie (817) 732-2082. Tue-Sun 9 pm-2 am Closed Mon. MC. V, AE.)

The Blue Bird. Even when the band’s not playing, you’ll feel like dancing at The Blue Bird: The jukebox is the best in Fort Worth. But then, the patrons of this near-Southside club don’t want that to get around; they know a good thing when they’ve found it. The club is packed nearly every weekend, and regulars dance to the infectious rhythm of Robert Ealey and the Bluesblasters. This is rhythm and blues at its finest, but sssshhh! (5636 Wellesley (817) 732-6243 Fri & Sat 7 pm-2 am. No credit cards.)

The Hop. The Hop, a longtime Fort Worth institution,has pizza, spaghetti and all kinds of music, from rock tojazz to the country/folk sound of songwriters B. W.Stevenson and Steve Fromholz. The atmosphere iscasual and comfortable. (2905 W Berry. (817) 923-7281. Mon-Sat 11 am-2 am. Happy hour: Mon. Tue &Thur-Sat 2-7 pm, all day Wed, Sun 4-7 pm. MC, V, AE,DC.)