Calendar: July 20-26

Tuesday, July 21: 6:30 - 8:30, Discussion of Employee Free Choice Act, Progressive Center of Texas, South Side on Lamar, 1409 Lamar Street :

Many in Dallas hold multiple jobs yet still must rely on food and clothing pantries. Better wages and healthcare would increase family security and improve quality of life. Mr. Lantz and Reverend Doctor Joerge Reiger discuss this current bill and invite a lively dialogue. Gene Lantz is proudest of his title of "organizer" for North Texas Jobs with Justice, among his many other credentials. Reverend Doctor Joerg Rieger is a professor at the Perkins School of Theology at SMU and an internationally known theologian and author.

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Wednesday, July 22: 11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Free general admission to the Dallas Museum of Art, 1717 N. Harwood.

Friday, July 24: 10:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m., Erotic Art Show at Soda Gallery--by invitation only. For more information and to request an invitation, visit The Soda Gallery blog.

Saturday, July 25

North Park Center: Free Yoga, 9:30 a.m:

July 25, 2009
You are invited to NorthPark's beautiful 1.4-acre landscaped garden for FREE, hour-long yoga sessions on Saturday mornings during the summer. Starting at 9:30 am, these traditional yoga classes will be led by instructors from the nationally renowned Cooper Fitness Center and will emphasize stress reduction, relaxation and flexible strength training techniques. Participants are encouraged to dress comfortably and to bring a yoga mat or towel. Please R.S.V.P. by contacting "rsvpyoga@northparkcntr.com". In case of inclement weather, classes will be cancelled.

Soda Gallery, 7:00 p.m. Opening reception of pinup art "Between a Real Blonde and a Fake," featuring the work of Erik Jones and Jonathon Kimbrell.

Gallery night in the Design District, 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. featuring:

• The Cameron Gallery, 1414 Dragon Street, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m."Pieces of Me," Texas debut of Laura Di Nello's latest work
• Conduit Gallery 25th Anniversary Celebration and Party. 1626-C Hi Line, 5:30 - 8: 30 p.m.
• Craighead-Green Gallery 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. 16th annual New Texas Talent exhibit, 1011 Dragon Street
• HCG Gallery 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. Summer Selections, 1130 Dragon St., #190
• Marty Walker Gallery 2135 Farrington St., 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. "Frontroom/Backroom" exhibit by gallery artists
• Mary Tomás Studio Gallery, 1110 Dragon Street, "Chaos and Order," featuring Don Bristow, Stephen Arruda, Roger Moore, James Edgar Crowe and Mary Tomás. Music performance at 8:00 p.m. by composer Jeffrey Gascon, who will perform original music inspired by the works of Mary Tomás.
• PanAmerican Arts Project, 1615 Dragon Street, 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. Exhibition of gallery artists.
• Thornwood Gallery, 1605 Dragon Street, 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. Exhibition of gallery artists.

Sunday, July 26: 2:00 - 4:00 p.m., Health care panel discussion, Greenland Hills United Methodist Church, 5835 Penrose Ave. Sponsored by Park Cities Democrats:

Dr. Winfred Parnell, Regional Director for Doctors for America will lead a discussion about the health care reforms that are winding through Congress. Please come to find out what this important legislation looks like and how you can help affect the outcome.

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If you know of a free or dirt cheap event happening this week, send an email to lindacoleman@netzero.net, with Real Dallas Event in the subject line.