Titas presents American Ballet Theatre

Winspear Opera House 8 p.m. January 20-21, 2012

Founded in 1940, the American Ballet Theatre has become one of the greatest dance companies in the world. Few ballet companies equal the company’s combination ofsize, scope and outreach. ABT annually tours the United States, performing for more than 600,000 people, and is the only major cultural institution to do so.

It has also made more than 15 international tours to 42 countries, and has been sponsored by the StateDepartment of the United States on many of these engagements. In keeping with thecompany's long-standing commitment to bringing the finest in dance to the widest international audience, ABT recently enjoyed triumphant engagements in Tokyo, London, Paris, Madrid, Buenos Aires, Mexico City, Palermo, Italy, and in Athens and Thessaloniki, Greece. Under the direction of Kevin McKenzie, the company continues to be focused on bringing the magic of dance theater to the great stages of the world.

Love dance?

Command Performance Winspear Opera House March 9, 2012 TITAS continues its tradition of presenting Command Performance, the definitive dance event of the season. Command Performance will take place in the Winspear Opera House. The world’s greatest dance stars will come together for a spectacular evening of dance, with classic pas de deux alongside awe-inspiring contemporary works.

Tickets can be purchased online at www.attpac.org by phone at 214.880.0202, or in person at the AT&T Performing Arts Center Box Office at the Winspear Opera House,2403 Flora Street (Monday through Saturday, 10 am – 6 pm; Sunday 11 am – 4 pm), or at the remote Box Office at Park Place Lexus Plano at 1025 Preston Road.

About the AT&T Performing Arts Center

Open since October 2009, the AT&T Performing Arts Center is a vibrant destination for entertainmentin the heart of the downtown Dallas Arts District. The Center presents a variety of programs, includingits Lexus Broadway Series, Brinker International Forum and, in association with TITAS, contemporary dance and music, and other performances. The Center also provides performance space for The DallasOpera, Dallas Theater Center, Dallas Black Dance Theatre and Anita N. Martinez Ballet Folklorico, inunparalleled venues set within a 10-acre urban park.

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Not exactly an eggstra special day..

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Friday the 13^th came late for me. Friday night I went to my usual restorative yoga class. Only they were holding a special seminar with an instructor named Eagle from Kuai. It sounded too challenging for me.

Friday, January 14

I woke up and drove to my dressmaker who lives 25 miles away. Only I forgot the bag that had the things I needed her to fix.

Stopped at grocery store. I asked the cashier to put cold things together in bags that were not too heavy.

But she put the eggs at the bottom of one of the bags. She put things like grapes on top of the eggs.

When I got home I got a cart to bring things up to my loft.I had a lot stuff to bring up—errands from Walmart in addition to shopping. I filled it to overflowing.

I took the groceries in first. When I opened the last bag—surprize! The eggs were broken and dripping all over. I left everything else in the cart outside my door. When I went outside, someone had moved the car to the elevator. With all my stuff in it!

So all I saw was the cart was gone..and I thought so was all of my stuff.

When I went to the elevator to tell the concierge was had happened, a neighbor saw me and said “isn’t this your cart. We had talked earlier. She was as surprised as I was to see the cart with all my stuff at the elevator.

Hopefully, tomorrow will be a better day.

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Ladysmith Black Mambazo

Winspear Opera House
8 p.m.
Sunday, January 15, 2012

The intricate rhythms and stirring harmonies of Ladysmith Black Mambazo’s SouthAfrican sound have captivated audiences for more than 40 years. Led by Joseph Shabalala, the group’s discography currently includes more than 50 recordings.

Borrowing heavily from a traditional music called “isicathamiya,” which was developedin the mines of South Africa, the group’s philosophy has always been as much about thepreservation of musical heritage as it is about entertainment.

The group has recordedwith numerous artists from around the world, including Stevie Wonder, Josh Groban,Dolly Parton, Ben Harper and many more. They have been featured on several motion picture sound tracks including Coming to America, Invictus, and Cry The Beloved

Country. In addition, they’ve performed for the Queen of England, South

African President Nelson Mandela, at two Nobel Peace Prize ceremonies, and at the 1996 summer Olympics.

To get in the spirit, I am going to dinner before at an Ethiopian restaurant.

Tickets can be purchased online at www.attpac.org by phone at 214.880.0202, or inperson at the AT&T Performing Arts Center Box Office at the Winspear Opera House,2403 Flora Street (Monday through Saturday, 10 am – 6 pm; Sunday 11 am – 4 pm), or atthe remote Box Office at Park Place Lexus Plano at 1025 Preston Road.


About the AT&T Performing Arts Center

Open since October 2009, the AT&T Performing Arts Center is a vibrant destination for entertainmentin the heart of the downtown Dallas Arts District. The Center presents a variety of programs, includingits Lexus Broadway Series, Brinker International Forum and, in association with TITAS, contemporarydance and music, and other performances.

The Center also provides performance space for The DallasOpera, Dallas Theater Center, Dallas Black Dance Theatre and Anita N. Martinez Ballet Folklorico, inunparalleled venues set within a 10-acre urban park.

Some things are best in Black and White

The Frequency of Death! takes place in the studios of radio station WKIL during a

live broadcast of “The Mystery Challenge.” The program is hijacked by a mysterious voice—that of Dr. Big! A demented but brilliant scientist who’s crossed paths with Harry, Nigel, and Lt. Foster before, Dr. Big is bent on revenge—no matter the cost. He’s rigged the building to explode if anyone tries to come in or leave. The only hope our heroes have is to stop Dr. Big before the program signs off—permanently!

With Harry on the scene, the murderer's chances of "getting away with it" just got a whole lot better. An affectionate parody of detective films on the 1930s and 40s, this new comedy murder-mystery will delight the whole family!

The Frequency of Death! plays at the Eisemann Center through January 22, 2012, with performances Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at 8 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays at 3 p.m. Tickets are on sale now at the Eisemann Center Box Office at 972-744-4650.