Spectacular Spotlight Sunday


Sunday's grand finale to the opening week of AT&T's Performing Arts Center was truly a historical and magical event. The weather was perfect with glorious sunshine and a cool Fall breeze. Flora Street was filled with thousands of people walking, laughing, smiling, playing in the water fountains and relishing in the beauty of what is now everyone's to enjoy. Seeing the lines of people waiting to get into the Wyly Theatre & Winspear Opera House was a true testiment to how Dallasites support the arts and humanities. It's an exciting time for our city and our future. One Arts Plaza is proud to be part of such an amazing urban arts district. Our plaza was filled with people dancing into the wee hours of the night to Hunter Sullivan's vibrant jazz band. Our restaurant patios were filled with people eating and drinking and relishing in all the festivities. The evening finale with the spectacular fireworks was truly magical and breathtaking...a site that is not often witnessed. All of downtown's skyscrapers seemed to bow and welcome its newest memebers. The Winspear's crimson red tile glowed proudly and pulsed like the heartbeat it now represents to Dallas. May the energy that sparked this day continue on for us all to enjoy.

Win FREE tickets to TITAS dance show TONIGHT



We have a few FREE tickets to give away to Friday & Saturday night's TITAS performance of Parsons Dance /East Village Opera Company Collaboration at SMU's McFarlin Auditorium which starts at 8 pm!

In order to win, you need to answer the following question correctly (first ones to answer correctly win):

"From what city did the new CEO of the AT&T Performing Arts Center come from?"

Be sure to include your email & phone with your answer so we can get your tickets to you if you are a WINNER!


Renee Rouleau's Drive Thru

Fantastic offer for skin care enthusiasts: founder and skin care expert, Renee Rouleau, whose second spa in Dallas is located right here at One Arts Plaza, is offering a FREE $100 valued goody bag in honor of National Skin Care Awareness Month on Wednesday from 10 am - 2 pm. As if that isn't good enough, a handsome male model sporting an "I heart Renee Rouleau" t-shirt will deliver it right to your car window as you drive through the plaza!

Now that's what I call pampering!

September 30th from 10am – 2pm
1722 Routh Street (downtown Arts District), plaza entrance.



To read more details: http://blog.reneerouleau.com/2009/09/skin-care-awareness-month-front-door-gift-bag-pickup/

Park to Link Uptown with Downtown Dallas


Yesterday Dallas celebrated the start of construction for the new 5.2-acre Woodall Rodgers Deck Park that will add a link between Uptown and Downtown Dallas. This $77 million park will be constructed above Woodall Rodgers turning the freeway into a tunnel.

I can't tell you how badly this city needs that park. It will completely change the complexion of the area.

Read the NBC News article

Watercolor rendering by artist Michael McCann

Fit in Dallas

DallasNews.com—Have you ever wanted to try yoga but didn't know where to go? Or, have you wanted to try a different style or instructor? The area's third annual Free Day of Yoga offers you these chances. The event kicks off at One Arts Plaza in downtown Dallas (1722 Routh St.) on Sunday from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. On Labor Day, more than 200 classes will be held throughout the North Texas area starting with a 5:30 a.m. class at Bikram Yoga Grapevine and ending with...
Read the article.

iPhone Vid of Arts District



Michelle Carrig managed to grab some cool video with her new iPhone 3GS from the 46th floor of Chase Tower (DowntownDallas.org offices). You can see shots of the Winspear and Wyly.

Truth is I'm terrified of heights, and watching this video makes my palms sweat. I'm glad Michelle was up there and not me. This fall I'll be enjoying all the new venues in the Arts District from ground level.

Have to say though, I'm pretty impressed with the video power of the iPhone. May need to upgrade.

The Woodall Rodgers Park Foundation Names Architect


DALLAS (Aug. 19, 2009) — The Woodall Rodgers Park Foundation has named Thomas Phifer and Partners as the architect for the 6,000 square-foot restaurant and the performance pavilion, two central amenities planned for the 5.2 acre deck park that will span over the freeway between Uptown and Downtown Dallas. Phifer was released to begin developing the construction documents this week.

Download the latest press release.

Restaurant Week at Fedora

Join us August 17th thru September 5th for Restaurant Week!

$35.00 per person, wine pairing additonal $10.00 per person

First Course
Tuscan White Bean Soup
Cannellini beans, pancetta and rosemary married together in a tomatoes-parmesan broth
Paired with Martin Ulisse Trebbiano d'Abruzzo

House Salad
Artichoke hearts, tomatoes and cucumber tosses with balsamic vinaigrette
Paired with Terradiluna Pinot Grigio

Entrée
Chicken Parmesan
Oven baked chicken with classic Italian seasonings served over spaghetti and topped marinara
Paired with Ruspante Chianti

Filet
Petit Filet served over garlic mash potatoes and topped with a demi-glaze
Paired with Zenato Merlot

Scallops
Pan-seared scallops on a bed of artichoke puree and drizzled with tomato pancetta vinaigrette
Paired with Villa Antinori Blanc

Dessert
Chocolate Mousse Cake
Homemade chocolate mousse cake drizzled with strawberry puree and topped with fresh fruit
Paired with Sourgal Moscato d'Asti

*Premium wine flight also available for $20


For Reservations
214-999-0009 or www.fedoradallas.com

Fedora Specials

Come out to one of Dallas' hottest spots. There's something for everyone at Fedora. Monday is half-price bottles of wine, $2 Tuesdays features $2 domestics, wells, margaritas, long islands, and pizzas. Thursday is $4 you-call-it and $3 domestics

Sunday brunch begins this weekend, with live music on Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Cocktails at Screen Door

Now if this doesn't make you thirsty, then you're just not livin' right.

Memphis Belle
Veev Acai and Monin Violet with Sparkling Wine and Lemon Twist—$12

Applejack Sidecar
Jacques Cardin Apple Cognac, Fine Sugar and Citrus with Raw Sugar Rim and Lemon Twist— $12

Darling Clemon-thyme
Zodiac Vodka muddles Lemon, Lime & Thyme with splash of Citrus Soda—$9

Blackberry-Sage Tequila Mojito
Patron Silver Tequila, Monin Ginger, Agave Nectar with muddled Sage, Blackberries, and fresh Lime— $10

Screen Door Sazerac
Sazerac Whiskey, Pechod Orange Bitters, Fine Sugar, Citrus and Absinthe Rinse—$10

Mango-Peach Mint Julep
Makers Mark Bourbon and Mango Puree with freshly muddled Mint—$10

Watermelon Cosmopolitan
Absolut Citron Vodka, Watermelon Puree and Midori ‘Float’ and Black Salt Rim—$10

Don’t Drive Miss Daisy!
Tanqueray Ten and Amaretto di Saronno chilled, up, with Lemon— $10

Mississippi Mud
Stoli Vanilla, Dark & White Godiva Liqueur, Frangelico and splash of Cream rimmed with Chocolate Syrup—$12

Jalapeno Margarita
Silver Tequila, Cointreau, muddled Jalapeno Ring with Fresh Lime and Cajun-salt Rim— $11