Free Tickets Contest

Ready to win some easy tickets? I have 5 pairs of tickets to give away to the Ken Burns lecture at the Brinker International Forum. The tickets go to the first 5 people to comment on this post about why they want to see this lecture. Just make sure your username or comment has an email where I can contact you on how to get your tickets.

The show is March 31st 2009, so this coming Tuesday.

Details:
Since his Academy Award-nominated Brooklyn Bridge in 1981, Ken Burns has directed and produced some of the most acclaimed historical documentaries ever made. The War, demonstrates that in extraordinary times, there are no ordinary lives. His series of epic documentaries began with the landmark television series The Civil War and continued with Baseball and Jazz, a film that explores the birth of jazz music. He will preview his most recent film on America’s National Parks March 31st at 8pm at the Meyerson Symphony Center as a part of the Brinker International Forum.

Legal mumbo jumbo: I have 5 pairs of tickets (going in pairs only). First come-first serve. No crying if you don't make the cut. Multiple posts don't get you multiple tickets. The lecture is in Dallas, so don't post if you live in Sri Lanka, m'kay. Thanks goes to Erin at the Dallas Center for the Performing Arts for providing the tickets.

Guy Davis at Screen Door

Winemaker's Dinner Event With Guy Davis at Screen Door in One Arts Plaza. The KRLD Dinner Club will showcase the best that the North Texas wine and culinary scenes have to offer. Guy Davis, the founder and winemaker of Davis Family Vineyards will be the guest of honor for the first event.Monday, March 30. at the Screen Door restaurant from 7:00 - 9:30 pm. $125 per person (includes tax and gratuity). Space limited to 95 guests.

Source: www.localwineevents.com

Spann Vineyards Wine Dinner

Join us at Dali as we welcome special guest, and wine maker, Peter Spann, Thursday, April 2, 2009.

A former Dallas native, Peter Spann showcases his highly acclaimed wines from Sonoma County. Dali Executive Chef Joel Harloff will be pairing a memorable five-course menu with the following wines:

Chardonnay-Viognier Blend Sonoma County 2005,
Mo Zin (42% Zinfandel, 30% Mourvedre, 20% Petite Sirah, 8% Syrah),
Merlot Sonoma County 2005 (85% Merlot, 15% Cab Sauv),
Charbono 2005,
and his most acclaimed wine,
Mo Jo Sonoma County 2005 (50% Sangiovese, 35% Cab Sauv, 10% Syrah, 3% Cab Franc and 2% Malbec)

7:00 reception to honor Peter Spann, with dinner following promptly at 7:30pm.
$75 per person, exclusive of tax & gratuity.
Reservations required as seats are limited for this special wine dinner.

March is Busy

If you haven't noticed, things are hopping down at One Arts. We have a lot of events going on to welcome in the spring season. Tonight Richmond Punch will be performing from 7 to 9pm. Then Friday we have the Josh Goode band, and Saturday the Paul Harrington Quartet.

Thursdays in March offer you the chance to see performers from the Dallas Black Dance Theatre. If you haven't yet seen these young men and women perform, you are really in for a treat.

Keep up with all of our events by using our calendar.

Hope to see you out there!

Tasting Tuesdays

I have no problem paying $100 for a bottle of single-malt Scotch, but I don't polish it off over dinner and conversation. But what about wine? With today's economy, a lot of us can't afford to drop $50-60 on a bottle of red. So, what's the best way to discover good, affordable wines?

Well here's the solution: Tuesday nights from 5:30 to 8:30pm, Dali will feature six special wines that retail for under $20. These are Paul Pinnell-approved "Gem Wines" You can come in and have a free taste of any wine, or taste all five for $10.

Resource One, Finance Seminar at OAP

Wednesday, April 8th, Resource One will feature the seminar "Getting Back on Stable Financial Ground" at One Arts Plaza. The seminar is open to all, and is free. Drinks and dessert will be provided--attendees are encouraged to bring a brown-bag lunch. The seminar runs from Noon to 1pm.

For more details call 214-540-1673 or Miguel at 214-540-1675.

$5 Margarita Mondays

Perhaps we can love Mondays a little more now that Jorge's Tex Mex is offering $5 Margarita Mondays all day. This includes any flavor (excluding top shelf), on the rocks or frozen. Jorge's also has a delicious list of choices including: Splendita–low calorie, swirl, mango, strawberry & guava. Who says you have to wait until Friday for happy hour?

Crime Plummets in Downtown Dallas

Good news to everyone wanting a cleaner, safer downtown. A recent report from the folks at Downtown Dallas: Overall crime in the Central Business District is down 51%!

In an eBlast, Downtown Dallas President and CEO, John F. Crawford said, “Public Safety is the number one priority of DOWNTOWNDALLAS. We work every day to ensure a safe, positive and vibrant quality of life for residents, visitors and employees of Downtown. Strides like this are evidence of our enhanced efforts through our Downtown Safety Patrol, public-private partnerships with the City of Dallas and Dallas Police Department, and vigilant monitoring of the state of the Downtown environment.”

Fedora Offers Valentine's Day Specials


Fedora's Valentine's Day special is a coursed meal with wine pairings for $130.00, per couple. Courses as follows:

1st Course
Spiced Calamari
crispy polenta cake, chilies, basil, lemon vinaigrette
2005 Crinella, Sauvignon Blanc "Marino Vineyard", Russian River Valley Sonoma County, CA

2nd Course
Port Reduction Prosciutto
fresh figs, mascarpone mousse
2006 Tolosa, Pinot Noir, Edna Valley San Luis Obispo County, CA

3rd Course
Braised Short Ribs
crushed fingerling potatoes, baby carrots, chocolate pancetta jus
2004 Three Saints, Cabernet Sauvignon, Santa Maria Valley, Santa Barbara County, CA

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Grilled Salmon
braised lentils, oven dried tomatoes, baby arugala, saffron oil
2005 Three Saints, Chardonney, Santa Maria Valley, Santa Barbara County, CA

4th Course
Vanilla Poached Pear & Creme Fraiche Ice Cream
spiced walnuts, vanilla citrus reduction, caramelized honey
N.V. Conti Neri, Prosecco di Prosecco, Veneto, Italy


Seatings available at 6pm and 8pm-Call 214-999-0009 for reservations


Fedora also offers an A la Carte Menu for this special Valentines Holiday.