Summer Kick-off in the Arts District

When's the last time you saw a line at an art museum approaching ten p.m.? Dallas kicked off summer with an annual block party Friday evening including a well-attended, free outdoor concert by The Polyphonic Spree. The Dallas Museum of Art stays open until Midnight the third Friday of each month.

Grapevine to Host Dallas Vintage Jewelry Show

Promoters recently announced Grapevine, Texas will be home to a new show focusing entirely on vintage jewelry. Vintage dealer Melissa Sands and Promoter Eric Miller have teamed up to bring the show to the Dallas-Fort Worth area.

“It’s rarely a question of if vintage jewelry will sell,” says Sands adding that while everyone loves vintage jewelry, the most typical jewelry buyer falls right in line with the demographics in North Dallas. “There’s already been an enthusiastic response to the show. This is an ideal specialty show for the region.”

Dealers will be bringing a variety of vintage costume jewelry along with vintage and antique fine jewelry to the Grapevine Convention Center, March 16-17, 2012.

Sands says the dates were chosen to provide an opportunity for dealers to add a show while traveling to Texas for Round Top. She also says preliminary interest from dealers has been strong and expects to fill the 23,000 square foot convention center.

The Grapevine Convention Center was chosen because of it’s easy access and location among some of Dallas’s most prominent suburbs. Moreover, the town is an attraction in itself.

“Grapevine is located among the regions most vibrant suburbs including Southlake, Westlake and Colleyville in the fourth largest MSA in the country and is easily accessible from throughout the region,” Miller says.

Dallas and Fort Worth residents are already accustomed to visiting Grapevine for other shows and festivals and Miller says the location also means dealers will have an enjoyable destination. “Having an enjoyable experience is an important component to both wanting to travel to a show and having another reason to come back,” Miller says.

The traditional Main-Street neighborhood with shops, restaurants and wine-tasting rooms is within walking distance of the Convention Center. There are plenty of comfortable hotel options at all price levels.

About the Dallas Vintage Jewelry Show: The Dallas Vintage Jewelry Show will be held March 16 and 17, 2012. Some fifty dealers are expected. The hours for the show will be Friday, 1 p.m. – 8 p.m. with Happy Hour 5:00 p.m. – 6 p.m. and Saturday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Dealers should contact Melissa Sands at 847-579-9079. Eric Miller can be reached at 214-329-9733. More information is available at www.dallasvintagejewelry.com.

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Sushi, Noodles and Rice on Lemmon

Wai Wai,  4315 Lemmon Ave

Stopped into a little Asian fusion restaurant on Lemmon Avenue near Wycliff for dinner this evening. It's in a shopping plaza and from the road it could be anything from a dingy little place to something else. The atmosphere was a pleasant surprise, however with somewhat of a big city fusion feel. Electronic screens and well-illustrated menus make it easy to order and the prices are quite reasonable too. This evening there was also a sake and domestic beer special. Not much into light beers, I chose the sake, which despite being from different countries, paired well with the Tofu  Pad Thai. Check it out!

Greek Delights in Oak Cliff

Apollo’s Platter

Someone told me once that living in the Dallas suburbs and in the city are about the same. Granted, I have found some pretty good food in Irving and Richardson, but as for most of the newer suburbs, that's not true, especially when it comes to food. This little Greek restaurant in Oak Cliff is one of those places you're not likely to find anywhere but in an old city neighborhood.

Located in the Bishop Arts District, the Greek Cafe & Bakery has all the favorites including Mousaka, Pastitsio and Lamb Chops, plus bakery items like Baklava and Tsoureki. Nothing fancy about the decor, but the staff is old-world friendly and the portions are generous.

334 West Davis
www.greekcafebakery.com