Arlington Community Band Fall 2012 Concerts

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For more information about the Arlington Community Band, please visit the ACB website.

Dallas Handmade Arts Market

There is a new kid on the block in the Dallas Design District. This venue opened a month ago and seeks to promote the works of local artisans. I'm talking about the shiny, new Dallas Handmade Arts Market.

In addition to their regular weekend hours (Saturdays from 10 am - 7 pm and Sundays from 11 am to 5 pm), this week Dallas Handmade Arts Market will also be open on Thursday night from 5 - 10 pm to be part of the big festival being held on Cole Street between Dragon and Slocum, the Design District Market.

Whether on Thursday night for the street festival or this weekend, come out and meet this new market's rotating artisans and browse their wares. You never know what you will find when you stop in.

Museum Day Live!

Several metroplex museums, including the Arlington Museum of Art, will be participating in Museum Day Live!, presented by Smithsonian Magazine. During this annual event, which will take place on Saturday, September 29, participating museums around the country open their doors to anyone presenting a Museum Day Live Ticket...for free!

You can find which museums are participating, how to get your ticket, good for two people, and more information about this event on the Museum Day Live FAQ page.

Timeless Concerts Highlights Composer Arthur Foote

A casual outdoor performance by Timeless Concerts will be hosted by Richard and Delores Pell at their Arlington/DWG residence Saturday, Sept. 22, 2012. Proceeds will benefit Timeless Concerts. The event, highlighting American composer Arthur Foote, begins at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $50 per person.

If you love the romantic, rich harmony of music by Brahms but are not familiar with American composer Arthur Foote, you’ll be pleasantly surprised by this composer, (1853-1937) often referred to as “the American Brahms. Foote was born near Boston, and received the first master of arts degree awarded by an American university from Harvard.

Timeless Concerts musicians will perform Foote's 1st Piano Trio (pianist Robert Smith, violinist LeeAnne Chenoweth and cellist Karen Maddox Smith). Also on the program, the works of everyone’s favorite American composers from George Gershwin to Oscar Hammerstein, movie themes and more!” The musicians will be accompanied by baritone David Robinson and soprano Sabrina Romero on some of the most beloved American songs.

A preview of Timeless Concerts' upcoming selections for 2013 will also be presented. Post-concert pianist, Erik Barnes, will provide more music from the “American songbook” for dancing, or just listening while enjoying your favorite beverage…make your request!

Tickets: Timeless Concerts requests a $50 tax deductible donation per person for admittance. Please make reservations; call 817-303-4189 or E-mail: laclawson@sbcglobal.net.

FWADA 2012 Fall Gallery Night

The Fort Worth Art Dealer’s Association (FWADA) is hosting their Fall Gallery Night so that everyone can view the visual arts and our community’s unique cultural richness. This year's Fall Gallery Night is Saturday, September 8. Most participants are open from noon to 9 pm. Take a stroll through participating galleries, museums, retail businesses, and area restaurants, and enjoy the many artists featured during this community event. Gallery Night is free and open to the public.

Participating venues in the Arlington area include Eclectic Expressions, The Upstairs Gallery, and The Gallery at UTA. You can download the Fall Gallery Night brochure and map from the FWADA website or pick them up at many of the participating institutions.

Vendor Call - Happy Holidays Gift Market

Now accepting applications for Happy Holidays Gift Market. Completed applications received by September 9, 2012 and juried into the show will receive a discount on their booth fee.

Date: Friday & Saturday, December 7 – 8, 2012
Times: Friday, 12 noon – 7 pm; Saturday, 10 am – 4 pm
Location: Maverick Activities Center (MAC), 500 W. Nedderman Dr., UTA, Arlington, TX 76013

Click on the Happy Holidays Gift Market tab above to access the vendor FAQ. If you have any questions after reading the FAQ, please use the contact form to ask your questions. After carefully reading the vendor FAQ, you will find a button to take you to the vendor application at the bottom of the page.

HeARTbeat Invitational Exhibition

The Arlington Museum of Art presents HeARTbeat Invitational Exhibition. This exhibit runs from August 15 - September 21, 2012. The museum is open from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Tuesdays – Saturdays and 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m on Sundays. It is closed on major holidays. Admission is $2 for adults, $1 for students with ID and seniors 65+, and free for children under 12.

Twelve prize-winning artists, who are veteran members of regional art organizations, are featured in this eclectic exhibition of creative work. The HeARTbeat Exhibition is a testimony to the artistic passion, talent, and long-time dedication that runs deep among those who are active in the art community of North Texas.

The opening reception for the HeARTbeat Exhibition will be this Friday, August 17 from 6 - 9 PM.