Monday, January 28, 2013

Timeless Concerts: Valentine Special Concert & Dance 2013

The Valentine Special by Timeless Concerts is their most popular event. Treat your sweetheart to a romantic evening out on Saturday, February 16, starting at 8:00 pm at the Arlington Museum of Art.

As usual, Timeless Concerts will celebrate the most romantic instrumental music and songs of all times from a variety of countries. Enjoy the spicy tangos of Argentina’s Piazzolla, chamber music of Spain and France, along with the most beloved songs of American musicals sung by baritone David Robinson. Their concert instrumentalists are pianist Heejung Kang, violinist LeeAnne Chenoweth, and cellist Eric Forman. After the hour long concert, party with pianist Steve Stroud who will be joined by bass and light drums for dancing. Requests may be submitted at this time.

Table seating is available for 2 or up to 8. Doors open 30 minutes prior to the concert. A fruit, cheese and dessert buffet including beverages (complimentary wine bar/soft drinks or you may BYOB), tax and gratuity are all included in the ticket price. Tickets should be purchased at least 5 days in advance. ($50 general, $45 seniors 60+, $25 college students) Reservations can be made from Timeless Concerts' box office on TicketstotheCity.

Wednesday, January 9, 2013

Gallery Review - Monnig Meteorite Gallery


"Wait", you say, "What does a meteorite gallery have to do with promoting the Arts?"

Blame it on the science geek in me, but after discovering this gem of a gallery at TCU I had to expand the mission of this site to promote the Sciences available to the public in and around the 817 area code as well. I have added the Monnig Meteorite Gallery to the "Galleries, Studios & Exhibitions" tab. I have set up a separate heading for science galleries on this page and will do the same to the "Museums" tab as I receive submissions.

As for this meteorite gallery, I definitely recommend it. The specimens are beautifully displayed. I was informed by the curator that the designer of this gallery had also worked at the Smithsonian. The design does a great job of creatively using the limited space in such a way that you never feel cramped but rather feel that the gallery is much more expansive than it is. Easy to read informative text accompanies the specimens and photographs. There are also interactive exhibits and a small video viewing area. You can easily spend an hour perusing this delightful collection of displays and exhibits.

Plan your visit to the Monnig Meteorite Gallery Monday through Friday from 1 pm - 4 pm or Saturday from 9 am - 4 pm except on University holidays. Admission is free.