Laura Wilson's Photography Exhibit in Lobby


photo credit: George Fiala


Local Dallasite, Laura Wilson, has a fantastic photographic exhibit in the lobby titled "Our Architecture" on display through January 12th with twelve original images from DFW cultural and performing arts venue landmarks. So next time you're by for dinner at any of our five delicious restaurants, swing by the lobby and view this small, lovely exhibit.

Holiday Meals at Screen Door



If you're in need of any delicious, southern, holiday food then just call Screen Door at 214-720-9111. They will be open on Christmas Eve from 5:00 - 8:30 pm and will be serving such succulent delights including roast goose, red cabbage, lingonberries & celery root, prime roast rib of veal, yorshire pudding & mushroom gratin. Yum! Just call 214-720-9111.

Shop for Thanksgiving Dinner at Screen Door


Thanksgiving is just a few days away so lots of us will be out shopping this weekend for all the fixins. Screen Door is offering precooked turkeys, and THE most delicious smoked Hickory & Peppered Ham (whole & half options) as well as yummy sides including candied yams, mashed potatoes, sweet potato scones, apple butter, their de-licious cornbread and more. Orders are availalbe 4 pm Nov. 21 & ready for pick-up by 4 pm on Wed., Nov. 23. Super easy. Call 214-720-9111 to place your order or click here for the order form.

New Weekend Brunch at Jorge's



Come out for brunch this weekend at Jorge's. Enjoy the sun and beautiful weather on the patios with $1 Mimosas Saturday & Sundays 11 am - 3 pm. The menu also includes fresh made-to-order omelets and breakfast tacos, fresh fruit and more. Plus, they just got a new cappuccino machine so enjoy a warm drink too. Check out the full menu here.

$5 TUESDAYS!



It's Tuesday and that means one thing at One Arts Plaza...$5 menus at each of our five restaurants from 5 pm - closing so swing on by! The clouds have parted and the sunshine has come through on this November Tuesday. So come and sit on our patios and enjoy a cocktail to get this week started right!

OPEN HOUSE this Sunday - Two Irresistible Models Have Arrived


BRANT MCFARLAIN model 1810


GONZALO BUENO model 2206

One Arts Plaza has only six remaining condos left! Recently we hired these two reknowned interior designers to each take a condo and decorate. Both Gonzalo Bueno & Brant McFarlain have transformed two units into fresh, sophisticated, chic, cozy and sexy spaces. Come check it out for yourself this Sunday between 2-5 pm:1717 Arts Plaza. For more information on these listings click here.

Sunday - Fall Block Party



Join us this Sunday for our 2nd annual Fall Block Party from noon - 4 pm. We'll have cooking and cocktail demos, food samples, food vendors, live music, face painting and a dog costume competition at 3 pm. Log onto www.ArtsDistrictDining.com for more information.

Aurora Light Show Tonight




Join us for a spectacular evening in the Arts District as lights will transform the buildings along Flora Street. This is the first year to present this magical event. Artists from around the country will create site-specific installations of light, sound, performance and projection art. Come down to One Arts Plaza and enjoy the facade installation and live music by a group called Waterfalls. Click here for a sample of their music. It's FREE & open to all!

DIFFA's Burgers & Burgundy Event - Sunday



It's the 3rd Annual Sizzling Celebrity Chef event featuring grilled burgers and wine tasting. Chefs including Matt McCallister, Scott Romano, Teiichi Skuari, Tim Byres, David McMillan, Sharon Van Meter, Kevin Williamson, Michelle Mireles and John Tesar will be preparing their very own best, delicious burgers. DJ Jen will be on site spinning some great music. Tix are $75 pp so log onto www.diffadallas.org or call 214-748-8580!

Jorge's Celebrates Texas-OU


Texas-OU festivities start early at Jorge's! Come by tomorrow to enjoy the teams' rivalry with delicious Tex-Mex and refreshing margaritas. And on Saturday come on out for brunch and watch the game on their special televised set-up. Enjoy this glorious Fall weather, cool breeze and fountains and watch the game with a patio full of fans!

Ways of Seeing Indian Paintings - Lecture at Crow Collection Tonight



I received a very special e-mail from my friend at The Crow Collectin of Asian Art telling me about this very special lecture tonight. Dr. B.N. Goswamy is a world-renowned scholar of Indian painting and will be discussing the connoisseurship of the beautifully exquisite Indian paintings that always take my breath away. His is co-curator of the Wonder of the Age exhibition that began this Spring in Zurich and is now on display at the Met in NYC.
Lecture: Like a Mirror in the Hand: Ways of Seeing Indian Paintings
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
$10 for the public, FREE for Friends of the Crow Collection + students
Space is limited. Call 214-979-6438