August 17, 2011
WEDNESDAYHeadliners
| 7:30 pm | Poet's Corner. Joyce Braddock will host an open-mike reading and readings by various guest poets. Barnes & Noble Booksellers. (Community - Club). 972-422-3372 |
The Arts
| 9:00 am- 8:00 pm | Genghis Khan: The Exhibition. The story of Genghis Khan the conqueror, the myth and the man is told through a stunning and highly interactive exhibition with… Irving Arts Center. (Arts - Artifact Exhibit). 972-252-7558 |
| 10:00 am- 4:00 pm | MoP SHoP. Come and see Mother of Pearl's most recent Spring/Summer 2011 collection at the MoP ShoP. Each season British fashion house, Mo… The Goss-Michael Foundation. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 214-696-0555 |
| 11:00 am- 5:00 pm | Sightings: Martin Creed. The Nasher Sculpture Center has invited Turner Prize-winning artist, Martin Creed, to create a site-specific installation in its… Nasher Sculpture Center. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 214-242-5100 |
| 11:00 am- 5:00 pm | Statuesque. Statuesque features 10 large sculptures by a dynamic group of six international artists displayed throughout the Nasher Sculptur… Nasher Sculpture Center. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 214-242-5100 |
| Michael Godard. 'Rockstar of the Art World' exhibit at both Wisby-Smith Fine Art. Receptions with Godard at Wisby-Smith on August 19th (6-9pm),… Wisby-Smith Fine Art. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 214-397-0808 |
For Children
| 10:00 am- 11:30 am | Hand In Hand. Hand In Hand is a program designed for adults to enjoy with their preschooler. Each week enjoy stories, music, activities and c… Dallas Museum of Natural History. (Kids - Children's Activities). 214-428-5555 |
| 11:30 am | Barnes & Noble South Arlington Story Time. Preschoolers ages 3 and 4 can come to Barnes & Noble every Wednesday and enjoy some of your favorite stories. Children must be a… Barnes & Noble South Arlington. (Kids - Children's Activities). 817-472-7559 |
| 11:30 am | Wednesday Morning Storytime. Children can enjoy a new story and related activities and crafts each week. Borders. (Kids - Children's Activities). 817-737-0444 |
Community
| 6:45 pm- 10:00 pm | DFW Writers Workshop. For over 30 years, members have met to read and critique each others work. Members read for 15-minutes, followed by 5 minutes o… Ruth Millican Center. (Educational - Workshop). 817-685-1649 |
| 7:30 pm | Poet's Corner. Joyce Braddock will host an open-mike reading and readings by various guest poets. Barnes & Noble Booksellers. (Community - Club). 972-422-3372 |
| Old Red Museum Building Tour. Join Old Red educators for an engaging tour of the Old Red Courthouse. Explore the third and fourth floors of the building and… Old Red Museum of Dallas County History & Culture. (Educational - Walking Tour). 214-745-1100 | |
| "Prohibition" - Film Preview. Speaker- Ken Burns. Belo Mansion. (Educational - Documentary Film). 214-965-8412 | |
| Fort Worth Champions. Fort Worth athletes have run, fought, swam, ridden, driven and shot their way to victory, leaving their mark while at the top o… Fort Worth Museum of Science and History. (Educational - Self-Guided Tour). 817-255-9300 | |
| 7th Annual Clothing Drive benefitting Family Gateway. Come support Family Gateway by donating gently used clothing to Q Custom Clothier's seventh annual clothing drive. Q Custom Clot… Q Custom Clothier. (Community - Fundraiser / Benefit). 214-780-9888 |
Miscellaneous
| 7:00 am- 10:00 pm | Fly A Sim. Everyone gets the exciting opportunity to fly a real jet simulator! Flights offer full motion, sound and visuals. Gift Certific… Flight Safety Learning Center. (Miscellaneous). 972-242-5999 |
Dining Specials
| 11:00 am- 7:00 pm | Happy Hour. $4.00 Margaritas Patio Dinning. RJ Mexican Cuisine. (Dining - Happy Hour). 214-744-1420 |
| 7:30 pm | Medieval Experience. A beautiful fish-filled moat beneath the drawbridge will lead you to the auditorium where you will dine and view a jousting matc… Medieval Times. (Dining - Dinner Show). 214-761-1800 |
Nightlife
| 4:00 pm- 8:00 pm | Happy Hour with Kerrie. For food and drink specials. Memphis Club and Shuck-n-Jive. (Nightlife - Happy Hours). 972-386-9517 |
| 4:00 pm- 7:00 pm | Live music and drink specials. Come out to Arthur's where you'll enjoy $1 off wine, beer and call drinks while listening to live music. Arthur's. (Nightlife - Happy Hours). 972-385-0800 |
| 7:30 pm- 8:30 pm | Cowboys Red River Dance Lessons. Intermediate Dance Lessons with Anita Williams from 7:30pm - 8:30pm. No cover all night for 21 and older. $2.00 "You Call It" fr… Cowboys Red River. (Nightlife - Dance). 214-352-1796 |
| 9:00 pm- 2:00 am | Live Music. Live music and a new band showcase each Wednesday night. Ridglea Theater. (Nightlife - Live Music). 817-738-9500 |
| Cowboys Nightclub Arlington Ladies Night. No cover for the ladies. $2 well, wine and domestic beer all night long for everyone. Balloon drop for the ladies. 21 and older… Cowboys in Arlington. (Nightlife - Ladies Night). 817-265-5819 | |
| Cowboys Red River Live Music night. Live music every night with James Hinds and 'Runnin Behind. Cowboys Red River. (Nightlife - Live Music). 214-352-1796 |
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