Although retailers would have us believe that Spring is right around the corner, those of us who have lived in Big D for any length of time know that this is probably our coldest month of the year. Despite the chill that may be in the air, I encourage you to get out and explore the city of Dallas! From family events to festivals, new restaurants to breweries, stage productions to live music shows this city has something for everyone.
love, Cynthia
February 1
Fashion and Flea
They are local, sustainable and green. These items include furniture, decor, housewares, clothing and jewelry, electronics, games, toys, records, cds, ephemera, signs and more. They are sold by independent merchants and your purchases support their small businesses and families. Fans of the show American Pickers will be thrilled to meet one of the show's stars, Danielle Colby! Admission is $6.
Fashion and Flea will be held at the Grapevine Convention Center, 1209 South Main Street, Grapevine, TX 76051. Show information is available at fashionandflea.com.
Willie and the Wheel
Enjoy a rare dual appearance of two of the giants of Texas music - Willie Nelson appearing with Ray Benson and Asleep at the Wheel for one night only in Willie and the Wheel - together again!
These icons will play selections from their 2009 CD Willie and the Wheel, along with other classic hits.
Tickets range from $85-$150. Call the Ticket Office for availability of scattered singles at 972.744.4650. Watch the venue's Facebook page to see if any additional tickets are released for sale.
Catch this show at the Eisemann Center, 2351 Performance Drive, Richardson, Texas 75082
February 12
One of the leading fund-raising events for the North Texas Chapter and one of the top fund-raising galas for the Society nationwide, the Saint Valentine's Day Luncheon & Fashion Show draws an audience of more than 800 social and civic leaders in the North Texas region. This year, they hope to raise more than $480,000 toward blood cancer research.
Produced by Jan Strimple, this event will kick off with a champagne reception. At 11am, guts will enter the Morton Meyerson Symphony Center for a fashion show featuring designed from Stanley Korshak. A seated luncheon will take place after the show where the Lynda Adleta Heart of Gold Award and Spirit of Tom Landry Character Award will be presented. This year's Luncheon Chair is Carmaleta Whitely and Honorary Chairs are Jan Miller and Jeff Rich. Tables of 10 are $3000.
Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center is located at 2301 Flora, Dallas, TX 75201
http://www.saintvalentinesdayluncheon.org
Dallas Arboretum is located at 8525 Garland Rd., Dallas, TX 75214 http://www.dallasarboretum.org/visit/seasonal-festivals-events/dallas-blooms
The Pin Show
This "annual designer showcase falls somewhere between independent runway show and performance art, carving a high-energy niche all its own on the local scene," says DFW Style Daily of this annual showcase. The 6th annual Pin Show will have a new home this year, taking place in heart of the Dallas Design District at the Good Year Plant.
23 designers will each showcase six original looks. Look for work of Tracy Popken, Nikki Duong Koenig, Venny Etienne, and Jesse Thaxton as well as other emerging designers. Tickets range from $20-$60 and can be purchased at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-pin-show-dallas-tickets-9759112769.
The Pin Show will be half at the Good Year Plant, 960 Dragon St., Dallas, TX 75207
http://www.thepinshowdallas.com