ilume GALLERIE hosts Objects of Desire

"Objects of Desire” curated by June Mattingly at ilume GALLERIE

April 7-30 during the Dallas Art Fair benefitting: AIDS Arms Inc. Dallas / Faces of Life by Jorge Rivas opening reception: April 8 / 6-10pm

A major event is planned for Dallas’ collectors and appreciators of fine custom crafted and designed objects of art for purchase for the home/office ranging from screens, benches, bookcases, chairs and lamps. None of these individualized furniture creations by Texas-based artists and architects have yet been offered to the public.

Sixteen important and recognized artists and architects were invited by June Mattingly and Jeffrey Levine to participate in this original concept for a show.

ilume GALLERIE 4123 cedar springs suite 107 214.507.7369 ron@ronradwanski.com

Annual Geometric Gala

December 3, 2010
Annual Gala

The Museum of Geometric and MADI Art – 3109 Carlisle

Featuring music by the award winning Texas Gypsies and a silent auction
$60 for members, $75 for non-members

View the full invite here

Etsy Dallas Jingle Bash - Saturday, November 20th

Etsy Dallas: 3rd Annual Jingle Bash
Saturday, November 20, 2010 - 2:00pm - 8:00pm
For the third year in a row, the Jingle Bash - Etsy Dallas' handmade holiday shopping event - will offer up the very best in handmade apparel, bags, jewelry, home décor, accessories, art, pottery and more from over 50 hand-picked artists, crafters and designers. This year, the Jingle Bash will be held at The Palladium’s Lone Star Room (within the Gilley’s event complex - map), a larger and more spacious venue than the former and beloved Sons of Hermann Hall.

Let's get ready to party with:
· Over 50 handpicked artists and crafters selling their work from a variety of styles and mediums
· Free DIY crafts courtesy of Oil & Cotton
· Two full bars featuring signature Bash drinks
· Music by DJ JuanSOLO (a.k.a. John Durbin)
· Photo booth by Etsy Dallas benefiting The Smile Train
· Free admission, wheelchair and stroller accessible
· Plenty of secure parking ($5 fee)

New Friends New Life Art Auction

You and your guests are invited to the

New Friends New Life Art Auction

Honoring Gay Banowsky, Artist and NFNL supporter

Thursday November 11, 2010

5:00 pm to 7:00 pm

At the Home of Baxter and Tanya Banowsky

4610 Royal Lane, Dallas, Texas 75229

RSVP: art@newfriendsnewlife.org / 214-965-0935

All proceeds benefit the women and children of NFNL.

Works donated by professional and amateur artists.

Dressy Casual

Light hors d'oeuvres

Opening Reception - La Gente de la Revolución

Join the Office of Cultural Affairs and The Oak Cliff Cultural Center
for the Opening Reception of

La Gente de la Revolución
A Photographic Retrospective of The Mexican Revolution

Saturday, November 13, 2010
7:00-9:00 PM
Oak Cliff Cultural Center

The photographs in this exhibition chronicle the efforts put forth by the people living through The Mexican Revolution, and not only portray images of soldiers, bandits and armies, but the daily life, struggles and circumstances of civil unrest.

Family Days at the Crow - Celebrate Diwali!

AdventureAsia: Family Days at The Crow
Saturday, November 6, 2010
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Crow Collection of Asian Art

2010 Flora Street (Between Harwood & Olive)

Celebrate Diwali, the Indian Festival of Lights, with a day of FREE activities for families!

Art Activity: Diwali Lamps and Sand Rangoli
10AM – 2PM
Sculpt and decorate your own Diwali diya, or small lamp, and celebrate the victory of good over evil and brightness over darkness.

Storytelling: The Story of Divaali
11AM & 1PM Mezzanine
Join Crow Collection staff for a reading of Jatinder Verma’s The Story of Divaali with beautiful illustrations from Nilesh Mistry.

Yogiños: Yoga for Youth™
11 AM Gallery III
Yogiños is an OHMazing™ yoga for kids program in English, Spanish, and Sanskrit that aligns bodies, hearts, and minds. Join us for family yoga in the galleries!

Performance in the Galleries: Ahila Gulasekaram
1:30 PM Gallery III
Watch as dancer Ahila Gulasekaram showcases traditional Diwali dances. Afterward, join in the fun and learn a few dance moves!

Communities in Schools - Home Tour & Italian Fair

Come tour a magnificent 11,814 sq ft Tuscan-style home by Gatto Homes. All proceeds from the tour benefit Communities In Schools Dallas Region. The Home Tour will feature an Italian Fair with wine tastings, live music, an art show and Italian food.

When: August 21st from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Where: Stonebriar Creek Estates, 6 Stonebriar Way, Frisco

Tickets: $20 each or $30 per couple

http://www.cisdallas.org/Events/Home_Tour

Contact: Vicki LaRoe at 214-827-0955 x 235 or vickil@cisdallas.org