Blue about Batman?

Couldn't get tickets to the new Batman movie? Join the crowd. The temptation to skip work today was overwhelming, but the wife threatened legal action if I saw the movie without her.

So what to do on a Friday night now? Well here's an idea: come down to the Plaza for some blues music to sooth your sad heart. Tonight the Paul Harrington Blues Duo is playing from 7-9pm. Besides Texas BBQ, there's isn't anything better than Texas blues music.

Enjoy some drinks at Dali, or treat yourself to a meal at Screen Door. You can always skip a day of work and see Batman next week.

Thank Heaven!

It's summer and we all have one thing on our mind right? Slurpees! Well some of us are still enamored with the simple things in life I guess.

What better way to chill on a July afternoon in Texas than by enjoying a nice, cold ice drink. And what better drink is there than the one from our childhood right? Every suburbanite remembers the joy or riding his or her bicycle up to the local 7-11 and getting a cherry (my favorite) or root beer Slurpee.

Well the folks at 7-11, headquartered in One Arts Plaza, celebrate each July 11th by giving away free Slurpees as part of their Customer Appreciation Day ( July 11th...7-11...get it...yeah, OK good). This year it's to celebrate 7-11's 81st birthday. Feeling old yet? Well feel like a kid again by treating yourself to a free Slurpee, but bring the kids along too.

7-11 FREE Slurpee

Jorge's is coming to One Arts Plaza July 31st!

If you're like me and have lived in Texas all your life, then you know good Tex Mex, and you also know you can never have too many Tex Mex restaurants. For all of you imports from the North (and I know there are a bunch of you out there) then you need to introduce your taste buds to the wonderful world of chili, cheese and salsa at Jorge's. If it's too hot for your non-fortified system, douse it with a tall margarita. You'll be fine.

Tip: Tex Mex tastes best on a Saturday afternoon with a nice, tall cerveza.

Visit Jorge's site.

Feeling patriotic?

Looking for something to do this 4th of July? Yeah, you can go to lake Lewisville like everyone else and be annoyed by the Seadoo crowd; or you can come down to One Arts Plaza and enjoy patriotic songs by Scott Jacob Loehr on keyboards.

You can also grab a bite to eat and a glass of wine at Dali or have a nice, relaxing dinner at Screen Door. Now doesn't that sound like more fun than burning up at the lake?

Music is from 7-9pm.

Friday Night Jazz

What's better than live jazz on a Friday night? Not much! Here's a chance to grab a nice meal, a glass of wine (or your favorite martini mix), and settle in for a nice evening down at the Dallas Arts District.

Join us for a live performance from the St. Paul Methodist Church jazz ensemble. Music starts at 6pm and runs until 8pm.

Dali Wine Bar/Screen Door

The Dali Wine Bar and Screen Door are both open for dining in the plaza.
Coming in July 2008: Tei An - Japanese/Soba , Jorge's - Tex/Mex and Fedora - Upscale Italian - Opening Fall 2008. These restaurants are also open to catering private events at One Arts Plaza.

The best thing is that all five restaurants are in one location! So you can enjoy live entertainment in the plaza and have your choice of wonderful dining. Five restaurants--five nights in the workweek...hmmm..., coincidence?

Plaza Happenings

Updated the One Arts calendar today, set up all of July. Looks to be some more interesting things happening down there next month. There will be performances from the Dallas Symphony, the Dallas Black Dance Theater, and some solo performances from classical guitarist Yoban Quijano. You can also grab a bite to eat at the great restaurants in the plaza, like Screen Door or Dali.

All in all, it looks like a nice, cool way to spend some summer days downtown.
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