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The Story of the Statler

Preservation Dallas’ MODCOM and Dallas YAF
present a free lecture by
Marcel Quimby of Quimby-McCoy Preservation Architecture,
on the endangered historic Statler Hilton Hotel.

Tuesday, June 2nd at the Dallas Center for Architecture.
Reception begins at 6:00 p.m. and lecture at 6:30 p.m.
Free to the public!
R.S.V.P. required: sljunkin@preservationdallas.org or 214-821-3290

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The sixth annual CityArts Celebration
presented by TXU Energy
is a free festival in the downtown Dallas
Arts District, and this year’s edition,
on June 12-14, features
many first-time attractions.

More than 100 visual artists from Texas
and, for the first time, across the nation,
are competing in the juried Art MarketPlace,
with many talented new musical and dance
performers joining the festivities.

Additional “Discovery Area” activities for kids,
a Shrek movie-viewing in the Nasher
Sculpture Center garden, a free Dallas
Symphony Orchestra concert, and new
culinary and cocktail demonstrations
have also been added.

For more information,
www.DallasCityArts.com

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The 10th Annual Preservation
Achievement Awards

Preservation Dallas will honor outstanding preservation projects at
Old Parkland Hospital . Join us as we celebrate these outstanding
efforts that contribute to the development of Dallas .

June 5th from 6-8 p.m. at Old Parkland Hospital .
Tickets still available!
R.S.V.P. Required To purchase tickets call 214-821-3290 or
visit: www.preservationdallas.org
$55/Members $85/Non Members

WAGGING TAILS AND SLOPPY KISSES ABOUND
AT DOG DAYS OF SUMMER

WHO: You and your best furry friend are invited to join Rising Gallery
for the inaugural Dog Days of Summer.

WHAT: The Dog Days of Summer at Rising Gallery brings together local artists,
retailers, and pet lovers alike for a fun-filled day of treats for your loveable
dog or feline friend and you! Stop by and have a portrait made of your
favorite feline by Fetch Photography and Suzy Moritz-Rawdin, shop for
custom collars, leashes and bowls, and enter for your chance to win
some puppy or kitty prizes provided by Merrick Dog Food,
Unleashed and Tails of the City.

Show your pet the kind of unconditional love they’ve shown you.
Isn’t it time you treated your beloved dog or cat to a day of fun,
sun and wagging tails?

WHEN: Saturday, June 6, 2009
11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p..m.

WHERE: Rising Gallery
4631 Insurance Ln.
Dallas , TX 75205

WHY: Because who loves your more than your favorite furry friend?
Plus, a portion of the proceeds from Dog Days of Summer benefits
“Paws in the City,” a non-profit organization committed to ending
the abuse, neglect and overpopulation of Dallas area dogs and cats.
“Paws in the City” is bringing some cuddly and cute dogs and
cats just waiting to be your new best friend.

IFDA Texas Events
Design Walk
IFDA Texas
DATE: June 6th, 2009
TIME: Noon to 4 pm.
LOCATION: REVERCHON PARK AND KATY TRAIL.

IFDA Educational Foundation has asked the chapters to raise funds for their
scholarships and grants. The Texas Chapter will participate by walking two miles
of Katy Trail, starting from Reverchon Park (Maple at Turtle Creek). You are invited
to bring friends, children and/or pets to the walk. You may sign up online at:
www.ifdaef.org/designwalk, then click on the Texas Chapter. (If you sign up online,
please bring a copy of the form with you to the walk.) We will also provide paper
forms at the event. Registration is $25 for adults and $10 for children or pets.
There will be gift certificates awarded to the top person and pet.

FREE 15th Annual Water-Wise Landscape Tour
9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

City of Dallas Water Utilities, City of Dallas Storm water Management,
Texas AgriLife Extension and the Dallas County Master Gardeners are
teaming up with surrounding cities to demonstrate the beauty of
Water-Wise and EarthKind™ gardening with the 15th annual
Water-Wise Landscape Tour.

Dallas County Master Gardeners will be conducting free 15 minute talks
on Water-Wise gardening every hour on the hour at each of the tour
headquarters. Dallas County Master Gardener volunteers will also be
assisting homeowners and helping answer questions about the plants and
landscapes on the tour.

click here for more information on the Tour

www.savedallaswater.com

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The Birth if Surf: The 1960s and 1970s Documentary
Surf Photography of
Keroy Grannis

Date: June 22, 2009 - August 21, 2009
Weekdays: 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Details: In the early 1960s in Hermosa Beach, California, surfer and
amateur photographer Leroy Grannis began documenting the
burgeoning surfing scene along the Southern California coast.
This exhibition captures surfing’s golden years and the entire surfing
lifestyle in California and Hawaii, including the fashions, landscapes
and architecture. The exhibition is organized by independent
curator Cynthia Mulcahy.

It will be accompanied by a brochure giving you the opportunity
to explore Dallas' own "surfing" sites on your own.

Cost: Free and open to the public.

Location: Dallas Center for Architecture
1909 Woodall Rodgers Frwy.Suite 100
Dallas, Texas 75201

Dewey Weber surf shop, Venice Beach, California, 1968, by Leroy Grannis

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RSVP: in fo@moderndallas.net

Royalty, celebrities and the glitterati know him. Now you have the opportunity
Drinks, light canapes, and an opportunity to be fit for the perfect pair
ofglasses by the master himself. June 25 // @ 5-8 PM
Like a custom suit, the Tom Davies Tailored line is completely tailor-made
coloring, no two pairs of glasses are the same. They even have your name
laser-engraved inside the temple. Stop by to meet Tom or RSVP for a custom
fitting by calling 214-368-27777. www.occhialimodernoptics.com

*stella leathers only