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.

Sign up at Progressive Center of Texas

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.

RSVP at Organizing for America

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.

Calendar: July 13-19

Thursday, July 16: 5:00 - 8:00 pm, Contemporary Art Dealers Association launch party showcasing the works of recent MFA graduates. CADD studio is located at 1608-C Main Street; call 214.741.1075 for more information or visit CADD on the web at this link: Contemporary Art Dealers Association.

Thursday, July 16: 6:30 - 9:30 pm, Pastors for Peace 20th Cuba Friendship Caravan celebrates with an Evening of Spoken Word at South Dallas Cultural Center, 3400 Fitzhugh. Admission: FREE. Features a community feast of covered dishes, poetry, and collection of humanitarian aid for the people of Cuba. For more information, contact Ernest McMillan 214-824-2433.

Thursday, July 16: 7:30 pm, FREE screening of Food, Inc., sponsored by Chipotle Gourmet Burritos and Tacos. Magnolia Theater, 3699 McKinney Avenue, Suite 100.

Friday, July 17: From Thrift Town:

Recycled fashion is hip, cool and totally you.
Why pay outrageous prices for a few outfits, when you can
buy an entire "green" wardrobe for a lot less?

Take 50% Off Clothing
Friday, July 17
Valid at all stores except Salt Lake City.
Not valid on color tag items already 50% Off.

Saturday, July 18: Free outdoor yoga at North Park Center, 9:30 a.m. From the North Park website:

July 18, 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. In case of inclement weather, classes will be cancelled.

Saturday, July 18: 12:00 pm - 5:30 pm, opening reception at Norwood Flynn Gallery, featuring photography by Johannes Wunner and paintings by Sallie McIlheran. Norwood Flyn Gallery is located at 3318 Shorecrest Drive. For more information, call 214 351-3318.

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.

Calendar: July 6-12

This is the closing week for Organica, at Mary Tomás Studio Gallery, featuring the works of Mary Tomás, Fannie Brito, Adriana Cobo-Frenkel, Lisa Ehrich, Cecilia Feld, and Adrienne T. Roserbrg. The studio is located at 1110 Dragon St., and is open Monday - Friday 9-5, and Saturday 12-4. Closing day is listed as Sunday, July 12. For more information, call 214-727-5101. (Photo is from Opening Reception, Saturday, June 13. More pictures from the opening reception at my Flickr page: Mary Tomás Studio Gallery).

Tuesday, July 7: 7:00 p.m. Free screening of
Peaceable Kingdom at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Oak Cliff, 3839 W. Kiest Blvd. Dallas, TX 75233. The event is co-sponsored by Dallas Peace Center and Spiral Diner. For more information, call 214.337.2429.

Saturday, July 11: Free outdoor yoga at North Park Center, 9:30 a.m. From the North Park website:

July 11, 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. In case of inclement weather, classes will be cancelled.

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.