Schedule of Events
Late Nights at the Dallas Museum of Art
Friday, November 20, 6:00 p.m. to midnightEnjoy a night of theater, dance, and opera. Celebrate the new Dallas Arts District and the Museum’s exhibitions All the World’s a Stage and Performance/Art with an evening of opera performances, contemporary dance performances, Shakespeare on screen, tours, and family experiences.
CONCERTS AND PERFORMANCESHappy Hour with Tre Versi
6:00–7:00 p.m., Atrium
Enjoy selections from the famous operas of Verdi, Puccini, and others with Tre Versi. Performances in The Stage
All the World’s a Stage exhibition, Level 1 7:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m.
Contemporary Dance/Fort Worth performs A Muse Was Here: Musing on Artistic Inspiration in the Museum followed by a Q&A session with visitors. 11:00 p.m.
Listen to the music of Leadbelly and other blues classics with Roger Boykin. Late Night Main Stage featuring UNT Opera
8:00 p.m., Atrium
UNT Opera performs solos and duets from Le nozze di Figaro by W. A. Mozart. DJ in the Galleries
9:00-10:30 p.m., European Art Galleries, Level 2
DJ Mark Ridlen spins eclectic music as you stroll through the European galleries. Late Night After Hours with Conté de Loyo
10:00–11:00 p.m., Atrium
Enjoy flamenco dancing with Conté de Loyo, inspired by John Singer Sargent's Study for "The Spanish Dancer." After the performance, join Conté de Loyo to learn the art of flamenco dancing.
SPECIAL EVENTSDallas Observer Appearance
6:00–11:00 p.m., Concourse
Register for a Dallas Observer electronic subscription or e-mail blast and receive a great gift. Late Night Open Lab: Interactive Art
6:30-9:00 p.m., Tech Lab, Center for Creative Connections (C3)
Meet student artists from the University of North Texas who use technology to create art, and experience their artworks in the Tech Lab and in the C3 Community Partner Response Installation. Materials & Meanings Remix
8:30 p.m., C3 Theater
Join VJ Anomolee in the C3 Theater as he mixes photos, videos, and sound for a dynamic performance featuring visitors’ experiences as well as works of art in the Materials & Meanings exhibition and the Museum's collections. Showdown at the Materials Bar
9:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m., C3
With a spin of the Inspiration Wheel and a few minutes on the clock, compete against each other to determine who is most creative under pressure. Late Night Art Bytes
9:30-10:30 p.m., Tech Lab, C3
Tech-savvy creators from the University of North Texas share their digital works with peers and the community.
All the World's a Stage DIY Figure Design Contest
9:30-11:00 p.m., Art Studio, C3
Teens can create their own vinyl figure design inspired by the exhibitions! Sketch from works of art in the galleries and then make a winning design. Prizes will go to the top three entries. The winner receives a Kidrobot Munny© DIY figure. Contest rules apply; participation limited to the first thirty individuals. Late Night Open Mic
10:30–11:30 p.m., C3 Theater
Hear Dallas's hottest poets or share some of your own verses. Hosted by Tisha Crear of Reciprocity. Readings may contain adult themes and language. Spoken word performances only; no instruments allowed.
FILMSFan Favorites: Shakespeare on Screen
Much Ado About Nothing (1993)
9:00 p.m., Horchow Auditorium
DMA Facebook fans and Twitter followers voted on their favorite film adaptations of Shakespeare’s plays and chose Much Ado About Nothing. Kenneth Branagh directs and stars in this comedic portrayal of courtship and romance in the Italian countryside, which also features Emma Thompson and Denzel Washington. This film is rated PG-13 (111 minutes).
Promotional support provided by Dallas Film Society
TOURS & LECTURESLecture: State of the Arts
7:00 p.m., Horchow Auditorium
Join Jeff Whittington, KERA host and producer, for conversations exploring the creative process and the nature of performance. In this lecture series, Dallas’s key artistic leaders will discuss the future of the city’s cultural landscape and what lies ahead for the nation’s largest urban arts district. This evening's lecture features Ann Williams, Founder/Artistic Director of Dallas Black Dance Theatre, and Veletta Forsythe Lill, Executive Director of the Dallas Arts District. Tour: Narratives in Modern and Contemporary Art
9:00 p.m., Meet at the Flora Street Visitor Services Desk
Examine the work of provocative modern and contemporary artists, including Tom Orr and Frances Bagley’s installation in Performance/Art, with Sharisse Butler, Manager of Visitor Studies and Evaluation. Tour: Rebels with a Cause: Selections from "All the World’s a Stage"
10:00 p.m., Meet at the main Visitor Services Desk
Join DMA intern Stacie Jackson, to explore All the World’s a Stage and the innovative ways that the impressionists portrayed performances.
FAMILY EXPERIENCESMaterials & Me
6:00–7:30 p.m., Arturo’s Nest, C3
Just for 2-4 year olds! Investigate materials artists use and then look at a work of art in the galleries. Late Night Creations
6:00–9:00 p.m., Art Studio, C3
Learn about the types of places where performances happen and become inspired by backdrops, curtains, and stage scenery in All the World’s a Stage and Performance/Art. After visiting the exhibitions, come to the studio and make your own miniature stage set. Yoga for Kids!
6:30–7:00 p.m., C3
Join our resident yogini, Michelle Mock, for meditation, relaxation, and some very pretzel-like poses.
Bedtime Stories with Arturo
7:30 p.m., C3 Theater
Kids, wear your pajamas and bring your pillows to hear Bedtime Stories with Arturo, told by our award-winning storyteller, Ann Marie Newman.
FOOD SERVICEAtrium Cafe at the Dallas Museum of Art
Casual dining 6:00–10:00 p.m.
Menu features soup, fresh salads, handcrafted sandwiches, kids combos, and our Evening Entree Special. Monthly features include Turkey, Pear and Gorgonzola Salad, Turkey Cranberry Sandwich, and Provencal Mushroom & Chevre Flatbread Pizza. Enjoy Starbucks Harvest Spice Lattes and Harvest Spice White Chocolate Mochas, Fresh Squeezed Cranberry Lemonade,and Fresh Baked Dulce de Leche Brownies and Lemon Ginger Cupcakes. Full bar, beverages, and snacks until 11:00 p.m. Late Night Friday Tapas Lounge
in Seventeen Seventeen Restaurant
6:00–10:00 p.m., south end of the building on Level 2
Featuring a sophisticated small-plate tapas menu, half-price bottles of wine, and desserts. Reservations recommended for parties of five or more. Call 214-922-1858.
Seating on Wisteria Terrace weather permitting Complimentary Community Coffee
6:00-11:30 p.m., Atrium
Visit our new partner, Community Coffee, and sample their gourmet coffee. Wine Tasting
in Seventeen Seventeen Restaurant
7:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m., Founders Room
Join us for a tasting of wines of Beaujolais with W. J. Deutsch featuring France's Georges Duboeuf Beaujolais Nouveau Special Cuvee 2009, Georges Duboeuf Beaujolais Villages 2008, and Georges Duboeuf Julienas Chateau Des Capitans 2008.
Space is limited to thirty participants for each tasting; check in for a ticket on Level 1 near the Seventeen Seventeen elevator. Must be 21 years of age to participate.
DON’T FORGETAt the DMA’s Museum Store, the Museum’s continually changing lineup of special exhibitions along with our own renowned collections inspire books, T-shirts, and a whimsical array of items. Shop now! Visit our second store, located at the exit of All the World’s a Stage, now through February 28.
Shop Art/Find: The Dallas Museum of Art's First Annual Estate Sale December 8-13! There is no Late Night in December but join us again on Friday, January 15, for our annual Birthday Celebration.
JOIN TODAY!DMA Members Experience It All!
• FREE admission to the collections for a full year
• Discounts in the Museum's store, cafe, and restaurant
• FREE parking in the DMA garage (based on availability)
• FREE access to all Late Nights for a full year!
• And more!
SAVE THE DATE!Late Nights at the Dallas Museum of Art
Friday, January 15
6:00 p.m.–midnight; admission $10 or less
Join us for our annual Birthday Celebration as the Museum turns 107. Kick off the evening with a lion dance parade, and then enjoy the nuclear polka sounds of Brave Combo, performances in All the World’s a Stage featuring the Dallas Black Dance Theatre, tours, Fresh Ink lectures, films, and family experiences. Stay late for karaoke, Creativity Challenges, open mic, and more.
Late Nights at the Dallas Museum of Art is supported by the Donor Circle membership program through leadership gifts of Mr. and Mrs. William T. Solomon and the Vin and Caren Prothro Foundation. Promotional support provided by CBS Radio: JACK-FM and KLUV 98.7, Community Coffee, Dallas Observer, and Radio Disney.
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