PHOTOGRAPHIC MEMORIES
Without the films and photographs taken by spectators in Dealey Plaza on Nov. 22, 1963, the world would know much less about the assassination of John F. Kennedy. Many of the cameras that recorded his death have been gathered in a new exhibit at the Sixth Floor Museum. An exhibit highlight is Abraham Zapruder’s Bell & Howell 414PD Zoomatic video camera. Zapruder was the only photographer who filmed the entire assassination, and his film has been used by investigators to try to solve the crime. Also on display is the camera used by WFAA-TV’s Bert Shipp, who filmed Kennedy’s limousine racing past the Trade Mart and the frantic action at Parkland Hospital. In addition to the cameras, samples of the films and pictures they pro-duced will be on display. The museum is open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily in the Dallas County Administration Building, 411 Elm St. -Adrienne Ciletti
Skating Showcase Features Olympic Champions
The excitement of the Olympics will glide into Dallas with the Discover Stars On Ice tour, On Jan. 24, Olympic skaters who have captured medals and our hearts perform at Reunion Arena as one stop on a 60-city tour. The stars of the evening include Olympic champions Kristi Yamaguchi, Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean, and Scott Hamilton, who created the tour 11 years ago. The skaters will perform an exciting show of individual and duo acts as well as full-cast production numbers to music from Bach to Alanis Morissette. The Dallas show also will contain a reunion: Olympic silver medalist and native Dallasite Paul Wylie is returning home. The show begins at 7:30 p.m. at Reunion Arena, 777 Sports St. Tickets: 214-647-5700. -AmyZimmer
● SUN & STAR ☆ Official Sun & Star 1996 events m this listing are marked with this symbol. For more information on the international celebration, link up to the CityView home page at www.cityview.com/aallas
Attractions
Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden. Visitors can stroll along the walks and enjoy more than 200,000 flowers, cultivated gardens and a spectacular view of White Rock Lake with downtown buildings in the distance. 10 a.m.-6 p.m., daily; 8525 Garland Rd. Information: 214-327-8263.
Fair Park. Built in the 1930s to celebrate the Texas Centennial, Fair Park’s 227 acres feature art deco buildings, an aquarium. Dallas’ Museum of Natural History. The Science Place, the Age of Steam Museum, the African American Museum, the Civic Garden Center, the Coca-Cola Starplex Amphitheater, the Hall of State, the Dallas Horticultural Center and picnic areas. Open daily, year-round. 1300 Robert B. Cullum Blvd. at Grand Avenue. Information: 214-670-8400 or 214-426-3400.
Fort Worth Botanic Garden. The 110-acre, tree-shaded complex includes a rose garden, a conservatory and Japanese gardens. 8 a.m.-dusk (9 a.m.-6 p.m., Japanese gardens), daily; 3220 Botanic Garden Blvd.. Fort Worth. Information: 817-871-7686.
Movie Studios at Las Colinas. These studios, where scenes of RoboCop. Leap of Faith and JFK were filmed, are open for tours. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., daily; 6301 N. O’Connor Blvd., Las Colinas. Information: 972-869-FILM.
Old City Park, The Historical Village of Dallas. This out door museum is a complete turn-of-the-century village right under the modern skyline of Dallas. Houses, a church, a school and a variety of Stores were moved from their original locations to the park and restored, so that a walk through the village offers a glimpse into the life of early North Texans. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Tuesday-Saturday; noon-4 p.m., Sunday: 1717 Gano. Information: 214-421-5141.
Southfork Ranch. Visit the Ewing Mansion, explore the ranch grounds by tram and walk through the “Dallas” Museum with memorabilia from the show. There’s also a Western wear store and the Front Porch Cafe. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.. daily; 3700 HoggeRd.. Parker. lnformation:972-442-7800.
Dance
The Paris Ballet Ensemble. One of the world’s most impressive ballet ensembles comes to Dallas. The performance will include “Adagietto” and the works of “Apollo” and ” Suite en Blanc.” 8 p.m., Jan. 7; McFarlin Auditorium, Hillcrest and McFarlin, SMU campus. Tickets: 214-692-0203.
Dance Exchange: A Company Showcase. Contemporary Dance/Fort Worth’s winter show features two dances from the company’s repertory and works created by the company’s dancers. 8 p.m.. Jan. 31 & Feb. 1; Orchestra Hall, 4401 Trail Lake Dr., Fort Worth. Tickets: 800-868-7983.
Film
Dallas Video Festival. Experience the next step in video applications at this International art event. Video art and Japanese animation are a few of the delights at this innovative festival. 7 p.m.-11 p.m., Jan. 9 & 10: noon-11 p.m., Jan. 11; noon-10 p.m., Jan. 12; Dallas Museum of Art, 1717 N. Harwood St. Information: 214-651-8600 or http:/ /www.
Kidstuff
Dallas Zoo. Permanent exhibits feature forest, mountain and river habitats, walk-through aviaries and the Reptile Discovery Center. 9 a.m.-5 p.m., daily; 650 S. R.L. Thornton Fwy, Information: 214-670-6825.
Experiment Gallery. Air, electricity, gravity, light and optics, math, mechanics, oscillators, pendulums, waves and weather make up this interactive exhibit. Scientific laws and theories make it all work! Through Jan. 5; 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Sunday-Thursday; 9:30 a.m.10 p.m., Friday; The Science Place. Fair Park. Information: 214-428-5555,
Galleria Wonderland Express. Enjoy a holiday teaturing 23 trains funning simultaneously over 1.5 miles of track. Through Jan. 5; 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Monday-Saturday; noor-6 p.m., Sunday; Galleria (level three near Marshall Field’s), LBJ Freeway at Dallas North Tollway. information: 972-480-5312.
Holiday Nature Camps. Children ages 5 to 12 can attend three different educational day camps. One examines geologic time lines and the life spans of creatures from the ancient Galapagos tortoise to a mayfly that lives only one day! Another looks at how animals survive a wild winter. And, Camp Caddo explores the lives of North Texas’ Native Americans. 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Dec. 31 & Jan. 2-3; Dallas Museum of Natural History, 3535 Grand Ave., Fair Park. Registration: 214-421 3466. ext. 202.
Kidfilm Festival. As part of the USA Film Festival, this event features contemporary and classic films from around the world for a variety of age levels. Guest filmmakers answer questions the audience has about how films are made. Call for a schedule of activities. Jan. IS & 19, AMC Theaters. 9450 N. Central Expwy, at Walnut Hill Lane, Information: 214-821-NEWS.
Creative Writing and Performance. Poet Maria Velasco performs and holds a writing workshop for children ages 5 and older through the Dallas Public Library. 2 p.m., Jan. 11, North Oak Cliff branch. 302 W. 10th St.; 10 a.m., Jan. 22, Lancaster-Kiest branch, 3039 S. Lancaster Rd. Information: 214-670-7965.
Museums & Galleries
African American Museum. “In the Spirit of Resistance; African American Modernists and the Mexican Muralist School” (Jan. 3-March 21 is a collection of pieces that examine African-American cultural history from the 1930s through the 1950s, Noon-5 p.m.. Tuesday-Friday; 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday; 1-5 p.m.. Sunday; 3536 Grand Ave., Fair Park, Information: 214-565-9026.
Amon Carter Museum. “Plain Pictures: Images of the American Prairie” (through Feb. 23) looks at how painters, printmakers and photographers have visualized this region from the early 19th century to the present. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Tuesday-Saturday; noon-5 p.m.. Sunday; 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd.. Fort Worth. Information: 817-738-1933.
Contemporary Art Center of Fort Worth. This new venue is devoting itself to presenting the work of living visual and performing artists from this region. II a.m.-6 p.m.. Wednesday A Thursday; 11 a.m.-8 p.m., Friday & Saturday; noon-5 p.m., Sunday; Fourth and Commerce streets, Fort Worth. Information: 817-877-5550,
Dallas Museum of Art. “Victorian Romance: Sir Edward Coley Burne-Jones’ “The Pilgrim at the Gate of Idleness’ ” (through Feb. 16) focuses on the pre-Raphaelite acquisition and other pieces with medevial themes. “Concentrations 28: Matthew McCaslin, Harnessing Nature” (through Jan. 19) is an environmental installation of video and sound that mimics the oceans. 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday; 11 a.m.-9 p.m., Thursday; 11 a.m.-5 p.m.. Saturday & Sunday; 1717 N. Harwood St. Information: 214-922-1200 or 214-922-1355.
Fort Worth Museum of Science and History. Permanent exhibits explore Texas’ natural history and science; Omni Theater shows 70mm films in a dome theater; and the Noble Planetarium offers viewers a glimpse at the stars. 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday; 9 a.m.-8 p.m., Tuesday-Thursday; 9 a.m.-9 p.m.. Friday & Saturday; noon-8 p.m., Sunday: 1501 Montgomery St., Fort Worth. Information: (metro) 817-654-1356.
Kimbell Art Museum. “Michelangelo and His Influence: Drawings from Windsor Castle.” (opens Jan. 19] Eighteen drawings by Michelangelo and 55 by his contemporaries examine the influence of Michelangelo in drawing, painting and sculpture. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Tuesday-Thursday & Saturday; noon-8 p.m.. Friday; noon-5 p.m., Sunday; 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd., Fort Worth. Information: 817-332-8451.
Meadows Museum. The museum’s Spanish art collection is one of the most comprehensive outside of Spain. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.. Monday, Tuesday, Friday & Saturday; 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Thursday; 1-5 p.m., Sunday; Bishop and Binkley, SMU campus. Information: 214-768-2516.
The Science Place. The IMAX Theater, with its 79-footdome screen, is having a holiday film festival (through Jan. 6). The theater is introducing two new films. The rest of the museum is a hands-on children’s discovery center. 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.. daily; 1318 Second Ave., Fair Park. Information: 214-428-5555.
Sixth Floor Museum. This intelligent and moving exhibit in the former Texas School Book Depository explores Kennedy’s life and assassination. 9 a.m.-6 p.m., daily; Dallas County Administration Building, 411 Elm St. Information: 214-65.35666.
Music
Minnesota Contemporary Ensemble. Innovative performance of 20th-century classics. 3 p.m., Jan. 4: Horchow Auditorium, Dallas Museum of Art. 1717 N. Harwood St. Information: 214-922-1229.
Glen Campbell. JCPenney Superpops presents the country legend singing songs like “Rhinestone Cowboy” and “Wichita Lineman,” 8:15 p.m., Jan 10 & 11; 2:30 p.m.. Jan. 12: Meyerson Symphony Center. 2301 Flora St, Information: 214-692-0203.
Dallas Chamber Orchestra. Pieces from Corelli, Mendelssohn. Greig and Diamond. 8 p.m., Jan. 17; Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration, Hillcrest and Spring Valley; 7 p.m., Jan. 19; Caruth Auditorium, Hillcrest at Binkley, SMU campus. Information: 214-768-ARTS.
The Goldberg Variations. The Dallas Bach Society performs with harpsichordist James Richman. 8 p.m., Jan. 18; Mesquite Arts Center, 1527 N. Galloway; 4 p.m., Jan. 19; Christ Church. 534 W. 10th St., Oak Cliff. Information; 214-871-2787.
Fine Arts Chamber Players. Members of the Dallas Symphony Orchestra perform with pianist Pamela Paul. 3 p.m., Jan. 25; Horchow Auditorium, Dallas Museum of Art, 1717 N. Harwood. Information; 214-520-2219.
Sports
● SUN & STAR ☆ Legends of the Game Baseball Museum. Special exhibit (through Jan. 31) will feature artifacts and photos from the Japanese Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum in Tokyo. Other displays focus on the game in America. Last tickets are sold one hour before closing. 9 a.m.-7:30 p.m.. Tuesday-Saturday; noon-5 p.m.. Sunday: The Ballpark in Arlington. 1000 Ballpark Way, Arlington. Information: 817-273-5600.
Lone Star Park. Sports fans can watch and wager on races from top tracks across the country. Belt Line Road, a half-mile north of 1-30, Grand Prairie. Race times and information: 972-263-RACE.
Dino Dash. 10K, 5K and IK races for everyone from the serious runner to the nature watcher. Fun for all ages includes a silent auction. DiscoveryFest and a children’s dinosaur costume contest. Jan. 25; 7 a.m.. registration; 8:30 a.m., races start; The Grand Place (formerly the Women’s Building). Fair Park. Information: 214-428-5555 ext. 160.
Theater
Once on This Island. Romantic legend of separated lovers retold in tropical rhythms. Jan, 11-Feb. 9; 8:15 p.m., Tuesday-Friday; 2:30 & 8:15 p.m., Saturday; 2:30 p.m., Sunday. Theatre Three, 2800 Routh St. Information: 214-871-3300.
Indiscretions. An eccentric tale of mixed-up family relations in a dysfunctional family of 1930s Paris. Jan. 12-Feb. 2; 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Wednesday. Thursday; 8 p.m., Friday; 2 & 8 p.m.. Saturday; 2 & 7:30 p.m., Sunday: Dallas Theatre Center, 3636 Turtle Creek Blvd. Tickets: 214-522-8499.
Big D Festival of the Unexpected. This celebration of new theater works includes comedy troupe performances, jazz concerts, performance art, discussions and writing workshops. Nationally acclaimed Latino comedy troupe Culture Clash will perform Jan. 16-26 in the Arts District Theater, 2401 Flora St. Two works-in-progress will also be performed-“Suenos Suenos Son. ” a play exploring life on the Texas-Mexico border, and “The Huntsville Project,” a look at Texas’ death row inmates. All events besides Culture Clash: Jan. 24-Feb. 2; Dallas Theater Center, 3636 Turtle Creek Blvd. Tickets and specific event times: 214-522-TIXX.
The Heiress. From Henry James’ Washington Square, a wealthy, naive girl is forbidden by her father to marry a potential fortune hunter. Jan. 16-Feb. 15; 7:30 p.m.. Thursday; 8 p.m., Friday & Saturday: 2 p.m., 5unday; Theatre Arlington, 305 W. Main St., Arlington. 817-275-7661.
Through the Eyes of a Friend. A fresh approach to the story of Anne Frank, told by her friend Sarah. 7:30 p.m., Jan. 27; Jewish Community Center of Dallas. 7900 Northaven Rd. Tickets: 214-739-2737.
The Merry Widow. A lonely widow rediscovers love. Call for times. Jan. 30-Feb. 2: Bob Hope Theater, Hillcrest and Binkley, SMU campus. Tickets: 214-768-ARTS.
