Dallas international Film Festival 2014

The 8th annual Dallas International Film Festival, presented by AutoNation and a production of the Dallas Film Society, begins April 3rd and will go through the 13th.  This year its attendees can expect to see more than 170 films within a wide range of genres, panels, filmmaker Q&A's, red carpets, and parties.  Click here for a list of all the special events.








And don't forget FAMILY DAY this Saturday, April 5th.  With a bit of carnival flair, Family Day includes activities, musicians and performances for filmgoers of all ages. The entirely FREE day of fun starts at 2 p.m. at Klyde Warren Park and concludes with a free 30th-anniversary outdoor screening of the childhood classic THE NEVERENDING STORY.  Click here for a listing of all Family Day activities and start times.

Valet parking at One Arts Plaza is $5 with proof of your DIFF ticket or a receipt from any of the OAP restaurants.




Julie Lazarus Exhibit- On Display at One Arts Plaza Lobby

Monday, March 31 - Sunday, April 13
Julie Lazarus Exhibit

Julie Lazarus’ most recent body of work includes oil on canvas and hand-blown
glass vessels created during her recent visit to Venice. Julie returned to Venice in
July, marking her seventh year to work alongside master glassblowers on Murano,
the small Venetian island recognized for its hand-blown glass. The glass studio is
renowned for hand-blown creations that interpret the painter’s vision, in this case
Lazarus’ vibrant paintings inspired by the light and the color of the landscape she
experienced. Visit the One Arts Plaza Lobby to experience the artistry of hand-blown
glass through the eyes of Julie Lazarus! On display March 31 - April 13, 2014.



Jorge's Closes Early March 24th @ 2pm

Jorge's will close it's doors early today due to upgrading their computer systems.  They will close their doors at 2pm today, March 24th, and reopen Tuesday, March 25th, at 11am for their regular business schedule.  Jorge's improvements will allow for quicker, more efficient service, and who doesn't love to receive their margaritas faster?  

Fortress of Solitude @ Dallas Theater Center

The Fortress of Solitude, a new musical based on the 2003 novel by Jonathan Lethem about superhero-obsessed 1970s Brooklyn teenagers Dylan and Mingus. The boys, one black, one white, find a magic ring that just might endow them with special powers. The cast includes local stars with shows through April 6th at the Wyly Theatre, 2400 Flora St. Call 214-880-0202 for tickets. Friday’s performance is pay what you can with curtains up at 8pm. Regular tickets range from $15 to $100.


What's Going on at One Arts Plaza Tonight

ON MARCH 14, 2014, DALLAS ARTS DISTRICT IS CELEBRATING SPRING BREAK BY CLOSING DOWN FLORA AND HARWOOD STREETS AND THROWING A BLOCK  PARTY!

 Starting at 6:00 pm, join us as we collaborate with the Dallas Museum of Art, Crow Collection of Asian Art, and Nasher Sculpture Center to host this free family event. Grab dinner at One Arts Plaza prior to enjoying all three museums and participate in special activities, live concerts, guided tours, films, and more! 

What to expect at OAP:

THE FASHIONISTAS Fashion Fridays featuring designs by BLKLN, marek+richard
and SMITH III
132 @ One Arts Plaza, 1722 Routh Street, Suite 132
8:00PM - 10PM
THE FASHIONISTAS Fashion Fridays features local designers from the DFW
metroplex. Bringing high fashion without the high ticket price! On the night of the
event, non-members may join THE FASHIONISTAS and receive $25 off their
membership!

Jorge’s Tex-Mex BLOCK PARTY Special
$6 Arts-rita. A spicy margarita infused with celery bitters and garnished with Serrano
slices. $3 DOS EQUIS Beer

Tei-An BLOCK PARTY Extended Hours
Join Tei-An at the bar until Midnight!


Giving Back at One Arts Plaza


One Art's Plaza is proud to announce the "Taste of One Arts Plaza" benefiting Helping Hands for The Family Place Membership Drive, Dallas' largest family violence service provider.

Join us March 26th from 6-8pm and enjoy an appetizer and signature drink at 3 of our very own famed restaurants; Tei-An, Jorge's and Fedora.

Make a $20 donation to Helping Hands for The Family Place and that covers your admission to this fun event, where you can learn more about our role as young professionals in the community working to aid victims of family violence.


ZUMBA IN DALLAS? LOOK NO FURTHER!

Sometimes it can be a challenge to find fun, unique activities to do in Dallas- especially during Spring Break!

Look no further, we have the solution for you!  Tomorrow (March 12, 2014), at Klyde Warren Park, the YMCA of Dallas will host their weekly Zumba class in the Ginsburg Family Great Lawn!  It is free to all who attend and the fun is complimentary!

We look forward to seeing you tomorrow at 6pm, and after we can continue the fun at Jorge's for one of their notoriously scrumptious margaritas!

Last Chance to see OEDIPUS EL REY!

If you haven't had the opportunity to catch Oedipus El Rey you must make plans to do so this weekend!


"Rhythms pound. Violence escalates. A Chicano delinquent fights his way to the pinnacle of gangland power. But not even he can win the ultimate battle against fate. Sizzling, sexy, and startlingly contemporary, playwright Luis Alfaro’s adaptation tears Sophocles’ timeless Greek tragedy out of its mythic past and catapults it into the vivid, vicious reality of today’s L.A. barrios. Contains adult themes and language, violence, nudity, and cigarettes."- Dallas Theater Center 

Not only is this a MUST SEE- tickets are Buy One, Get One Free tomorrow!

Join us on the patio at One Arts Plaza this weekend for a pre-cocktail and amazing weather prior to experiencing what the Arts District has to offer!


THURSDAY'S ARE HEATING UP IN DALLAS

Are you looking for something fun and unique to do in Dallas tonight?  Look no further!!!

Tonight, and every Thursday night at the Dallas Museum of Arts is an ode to JAZZ and everything you love about JAZZ!  This Thursday, February 20th, you can enjoy Stockton Helbing, a Dallas-based drummer and composer Stockton Helbing leads his quartet through his original music. Stockton has released five albums to date, including his most recent Handprints. He has performed and recorded with a large range of artists including Maynard Ferguson, Erykah Badu, Steve Wiest, David Braid, Doc Severinsen, and many more.

Not only can you enjoy jazz but it is FREE admission!  The performance begins promptly at 6:00pm in the DMA, but you can head on over to One Arts Plaza beforehand to enjoy some lite bites and pre-event cocktails!


D Magazine...Cheap Eats: 4 Affordable Dishes at Tei-An


What a great article by D MAGAZINE!

Journalist Carol Shih of D Magazine published a great piece on One Arts very own Tei-An restaurant.  Not only can you have great ambiance and memorable food, but you can also have it at a price that won't break the bank.  Stop by Tei-An this week to enjoy a warm bowl of tonkotsu ramen, tonkatsu-pork cutlet, white seaweed salad, or zuke tamago- all under $10.

We will see you soon!

Special thanks to D MAGAZINE!

Celebrate National African American History Month With Dallas Arts District

Every February is National African American History Month and what a better way to celebrate than with the Dallas Black Dance Theateres  CULTURAL AWARENESS SERIES.

Dallas Black Dance Theatre resident choreographers Christopher Huggins and Chang Yong Sung will premiere new work utilizing history, times and cultures of Civil Rights icons Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Cesar Chavez.  This is a wonderful way for families to celebrate the heritage of Dallas' own community.  We hope to see you this weekend!

Cultural Awareness Series
Dates:   February 7, 8, 9, 2014
Times:   7:30 p.m. (Friday)
              2:00 p.m., 7:30 p.m. (Saturday)
              2:30 p.m. (Sunday)
Where:  Wyly Theatre

What's Happening in One Arts Plaza this Weekend?

Not only is One Arts Plaza excited to celebrate the Chinese New Year at the Crow Collection this Saturday, but there are a ton of other exciting things going on in Arts District that you might be interested in:

Family Concert at Winspear Opera House
This Saturday you and your family could enjoy the the Dallas Opera Orchestra conducted by Anthony Barrese.  There will be family activities in the lobby starting at 12:30pm followed by a parade of opera’s greatest hits by Mozart, Argento, Floyd, Offenbach, Gounod, and Delibes at 2pm.  Cost:  $5

 Skyline 360 Tour with DCFA at Klyde Warren Park
This "standing" tour of Dallas' skyline will open your eyes into the wonderful world of Dallas' architectural heritage for the last 100 years.  The Dallas Center for Architecture will host a 20 minute tour where you'll learn about the buildings that define the Dallas skyline.  Cost: Free.  When:  Feb.1st at 2:30pm.

 Meditation in the Galleries at Crow Collections
After an exciting weekend you may be in need of finding a source of relaxation.  This Sunday, February 2nd, at the Crow Collection you can learn meditation and relaxation techniques to help you center your mind, body, and spirit to prepare you for the following week.  Cost: Free.  When: 2:00pm.

Chinese New Year in Dallas' Art District!

Say Goodbye to the year of the snake and hello to the year of the horse this Saturday, February 1st, at the Crow Collection in the Dallas Arts District!  This Chinese New Year festival will surely surpass last years 10,000+ guests, and the performances every half hour will definitely amaze its audiences!


This event is FREE from 10am - 6pm.  Make it a point to grab a quick bite to eat at one of One Arts Plaza's many restaurants.  You can park at OAP and let the ART CART be your chariot to the Chinese New Year celebration at the Crow Collection!

THIS WEEK IN ONE ARTS...

WYLIE THEATER:

Mendelson Entertainment Group presents Marilyn: Forever Blonde, The Marilyn Monroe Story in Her Own Words and Music.  January 22 – 26, 2014.

WINSPEAR OPERA HOUSE:

TITAS presents Alonzo King/ Lines Ballet at 8:00PM Saturday, January 25, 2014.

PEROT MUSEUM:

The last few weeks of the Animal Inside Out exhibition.  Open September 22, 2013-February 17, 2014, Monday-Saturday, 10am-5pm and Sunday: Noon-5pm.

Reminder...Big D Climb!  One Arts will be the place to be for all participants, their friends and family, and supporters of such a great cause.

WHAT'S GOING ON IN ONE ARTS THIS WEEK...

UPCOMING EVENTS AT ONE ARTS
Saturday, January 25, 2014 - 6th Annual Big D Climb benefitting Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) at Fountain Place- 52 Flights, 1,040 Steps.  After the climb LLS will host their “After-Climb” event at One Arts on the patios of Jorge’s and Fedora. Approximately 1200 guests will be in the plaza from 8am - 1pm.  

Saturday, March 15, 2014 - Accessories in the Nude, a fashion jewelry based competition will be held in the One Arts Plaza Lobby from 6pm - 10pm. 

UPCOMING EVENTS IN THE ARTS DISTRICT
February 1 - Chinese New Year at the Crow Collection of Asian Art. This event will be from 10am - 6pm.
March 14 - Dallas Arts District Spring Block Party
March 21 - Savor Dallas, Arts District Wine Stroll
June 21 - Dallas Arts District Summer Block Party