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April 20, 2016

WEDNESDAY

Headliners

7:05 pmTexas Rangers vs. Houston Astros.
MLB Baseball Game. Globe Life Park. (Sports - Pro Baseball). 214-373-8000
7:30 pmPoet'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-
9:00 pm
Posed Beauty, photographs by Rocquel "Roxy" Dijon Carpenter.
Posed Beauty presents photographs that critique idealized images of women found in advertising and social media; the sitters ado… University of Texas at Dallas. (Arts - Art Exhibit).
9:00 am-
10:00 pm
Photoworks 2016.
Photoworks 2016 represents a selection of creative work completed by advanced photography students from the University of Texas… University of Texas at Dallas. (Arts - Art Exhibit).
9:00 am-
9:00 pm
The Machine in the Garden.
These artists affirm that our 21st century experience of nature has become forever transformed by the impact of science and tech… University of Texas at Dallas. (Arts - Art Exhibit).
10:00 am-
5:00 pm
Joseph Csatari Exhibit.
Works from this American realist artist and illustrator, who has had a long involvement with the Boy Scouts of America, are on d… National Scouting Museum. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 800-303-3047
10:00 am-
5:00 pm
Norman Rockwell And The Art of Scouting.
Works from the iconic American artist, Norman Rockwell, who has long been associated with the Boy Scouts of America, are on disp… National Scouting Museum. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 800-303-3047
10:00 am-
9:00 pm
Fundamental and Superfluous: The Arts of Life in China, Japan, and Korea.
This exhibition examines works of art from the Museum's permanent collection that present artistic imagery and auspicious symbol… The Crow Collection of Asian Art. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 214-979-6430
10:00 am-
9:00 pm
Benevolence and Wisdom: New Gifts from the Collection of Trammell and Margaret Crow.
This exhibition features the most recent works of art donated to the Museum at the bequest of Margaret Doggett Crow. Highlights… The Crow Collection of Asian Art. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 214-979-6430
11:00 am-
5:00 pm
Modern Opulence in Vienna: The Wittgenstein Vitrine.
Exploring the conservation effort and charting the context and history of this masterwork's design and fabrication, iconography,… Dallas Museum of Art. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 214-922-1200
11:00 am-
5:00 pm
Spirit and Matter: Masterpieces from the Keir Collection of Islamic Art.
A selection of over fifty masterworks in various mediums from rock crystal to works on paper, metalwork, ceramics, carpets, and… Dallas Museum of Art. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 214-922-1200
11:00 am-
5:00 pm
Irving Penn: Beyond Beauty.
The exhibition presents over 140 photographs including iconic images from his oeuvre as well as previously unseen or never exhib… Dallas Museum of Art. (Arts - Photography Exhibit). 214-922-1200
12:15 pmGallery Talks.
DMA staff, artists, and local scholars join patrons to explore the Museum's collection and exhibitions during weekly lunchtime g… Dallas Museum of Art. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 214-922-1200
7:00 pmUSAF Airmen of Note at the Meyerson.
The Airmen of Note is one of six musical ensembles that comprise The U.S. Air Force Band. Created in 1950 to continue the tradit… Morton Meyerson Symphony Center. (Arts - Concerts). 214-692-0203
7:30 pmWicked.
A smash Broadway musical of how the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good Witch came to be in the land of Oz, makes for t… Music Hall at Fair Park. (Performance - Musical). 214-565-1116
7:30 pmDeferred Action.
Deferred Action focuses on Javier Mejia, one of the immigrants known as Dreamers who arrived in the USA as an undocumented minor. Dee and Charles Wyly Theatre. (Performance - Theater). 214-880-0202
7:30 pmJonah by Len Jenkin.
Len Jenkin, hero of the avant-garde, returns with a rumination on the story of the man of the sea, Jonah. Jonah's a man on the… Undermain Theatre Basement. (Performance - Theater). 214-747-5515
7:30 pmShow Boat.
The great American musical features stellar performers with powerful voices, a 49-piece orchestra led by acclaimed conductor Emm… Winspear Opera House. (Performance - Musical). 214-880-0202

Sports

7:05 pmTexas Rangers vs. Houston Astros.
MLB Baseball Game. Globe Life Park. (Sports - Pro Baseball). 214-373-8000

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
10:00 am-
2:00 pm
Art Lab.
Explore creativity and science with your child in the Art Lab, located inside the Children's Museum. Hands-on projects are guide… Perot Museum. (Kids - Children's Activities). 214-428-5555
11:30 amBarnes & 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 amWednesday Morning Storytime.
Children can enjoy a new story and related activities and crafts each week. Borders. (Kids - Children's Activities). 817-737-0444

Community

8:30 am-
8:45 am
Mini Meditation.
Join each week day morning for a short meditation to set your intention for the day and gain peace and calm. The Crow Collection of Asian Art. (Community). 214-979-6430
6:00 pm-
7:00 pm
Breathe Veterans Art and Wellness Program.
Designed to engage the local veteran community in wellness practices. The class, led by a Kripalu certified yoga instructor with… The Crow Collection of Asian Art. (Community). 214-979-6430
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 pmPoet's Corner.
Joyce Braddock will host an open-mike reading and readings by various guest poets. Barnes & Noble Booksellers. (Community - Club). 972-422-3372

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
11:15 am-
1:15 pm
Public Skating Hours.
Polar Ice House of Grapevine opens it's doors to the public for ice skating every day. Please call ahead to check as hours may b… Polar Ice House of Grapevine. (Miscellaneous). 972-874-1930

Dining Specials

5:00 pm-
7:00 pm
Steel Happy Hour.
Sample featured draft beers, cocktails and glasses of sake and wine for $3 off. Also, a rotating menu of Asian share plates and… Steel Restaurant & Lounge. (Dining - Happy Hour). 214-219-9908
7:30 pmMedieval 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-
7:00 pm
Live Music and Drink Specials.
Come out to Arthur's where you'll enjoy $1 off Well, Call & Premium drinks & $4 house wine while listening to live music. Arthur's. (Nightlife - Happy Hours). 972-385-0800
7:00 pmCowboys DanceHall Dance Lessons.
All skill levels are welcome. Instructors will teach a variety of dance styles, varying nightly. Check directly with venue to ve… Cowboys DanceHall. (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
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