Art on Main presents In Depth with Terri Thoman, Owner of Paper Arts Dallas

Terri Thoman

Terri Thoman, owner of Paper Arts Dallas, will give an informative presentation on the world of fine art printmaking. As a printmaker, trained in the 1970s, Thoman has witnessed the shifting landscape of technology in this field. The processes she chooses to employ are rooted deep in the history of printmaking, including intaglio, planography, and most of all, the relief print. In her work viewers can witness the evidence of life, the direct mark of the tools and the human hand. Her artwork reflects the value she holds for the planet; her observations of atmosphere, earth, and water clearly express this passion.

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New exhibition at Dallas Center for Photography is all about the ladies

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A new exhibition at the Dallas Center for Photography spotlights women in photography: Called "Hold Up Half the Sky," it features work created by women from diverse backgrounds and geographies, and will debut at DCP's community gallery, at 4756 Algiers St. on June 10.

The exhibit includes works by 42 women from around the globe, with images that tell stories, consider our planet, and the journey of women in today’s world.

The juror for "Hold Up Half the Sky" is Aline Smithson, a visual artist known for her conceptual portraiture. She sought work by all women regardless of age, experience, education, race, sexual orientation, or location, with the goal of creating an exhibition that reflected a broad array of approaches to creating photographs.

Prizes have been awarded to first, second, and third place.

Smithson says in a statement that she's excited to celebrate and shine a light on women in photography.

"Today, women are commanding significant recognition for their profound storytelling and ways of seeing and understanding the world," Smithson says. "Our stories are important, and our photographs reflect an expanded and exciting time in photography. We’ve created an exhibition that reflects a broad array of approaches."

"Hold Up Half the Sky" will be open to the public through Saturday, July 1. Gallery hours are Wednesday-Friday from 11 am-5 pm and by appointment at info@dallascenterforphotography.org, or by calling 214-630-4909.

DCP will celebrate the photographers who have been selected for this juried competition and exhibition at an opening reception on Saturday, June 10 from 6-8 pm. This event is free and open to all, but RSVPs are required; RSVP here.

Dallas Center for Photography is a 501c3 nonprofit with a mission is to serve as a focal point for photography through education, mentorship, exhibitions, and community outreach, and to establish North Texas as a national leader in the art of photography.

DCP’s year-long dedication to women in photography is supported in part by the City of Dallas Office of Arts and Culture, Dogwood Commercial Real Estate, MEXZIM Construction Services, and Photo Chick’s Boutique presented by Arlington Camera.

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Galleri Urbane presents Arden Bendler Browning: "Off Screen" opening reception

Galleri Urbane will present "Off Screen," an exhibition of artworks by Arden Bendler Browning made following a residency in Newfoundland, Canada.

The titles of Bendler Browning’s paintings tether them to a place and time or atmosphere - "East Coast Trail Trees," "Lost Lake," or "Imagined Ecuadorian road trip via quarantine virtual travel through clicks." They all begin with drawings, perhaps sketched on a hike or on lap-size paper in a car, compositions made within a space or moving through it. Already, space and movement, temporality and tactility collide and nest. All have emotional as well as topographical valences.

Following the opening reception, the exhibit will be on view through August 12.

Paho Mann

Galleri Urbane presents Paho Mann: "Latent Constructions" opening reception

Galleri Urbane will present "Latent Constructions," a solo exhibition of works by Paho Mann. The show will consist of eight digitally constructed still-life prints made with 3D scanning software and photographs.

Using this state-of-the-art technology, Mann creates abstracted images of 19th and 20th-century cameras and flowers as a metaphor for the constant transition of photographic and imaging technology. The exhibition collapses the boundaries between perceptions into a single experience.

Following the opening reception, the exhibit will be on view through August 12.

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Spark presents Prismatic

Prismatic is a pop-up experience where visitors can immerse themselves in rooms decorated with one single color and theme, designed and built entirely by local high school students.

General admission includes entrance for one hour. All guests under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

Adult-only nights will be offered on June 16, June 24, July 15, July 21, August 5, and August 18. Tickets will be valid for one two-hour time slot (4-6 pm or 7-9 pm). Admission includes two drink tickets for beer, wine, or soda during the evening. Registrants must be age 21+; ID will be checked at the door.

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44 new Dallas debutantes star in this week's most popular stories

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Editor's note: A lot happened this week, so here's your chance to get caught up. Read on for the week's most popular headlines. Looking for the best things to do this weekend? Find that list here.

1. 44 new Dallas debutantes begin Presentation Ball prep with glam parties and glorious gowns. With the start of summer vacation came the beginning of the 2023-2024 Dallas Symphony Orchestra League debutante season - even though it seems like just yesterday that the 2023 debs were Texas-dipping into society. The DSOL introduced 44 new debs during Announcement Weekend festivities, May 18-20. Their parties, philanthropy, and training will culminate with the 38th Presentation Ball.

2. 21 North Texas museums offer free admission to military families this summer. Nearly two dozen Dallas-Fort Worth museums are honoring active duty military personnel and their families with free admission through the Blue Star Museums initiative, May 20-September 4, 2023.

3. 11 Dallas icons star in new book of most influential Texans from last 50 years. To commemorate Texas Monthly's 50th anniversary, the publication has collected the stories and photographs of 50 iconic Texans who have shaped the state and the country over the past 50 years for a book called Lone Stars Rising. Eleven Dallas megastars have made the roster.

4. These are the 7 best most intriguing hot dogs in Dallas right now. Hot dogs are the quintessential summer food and an item that nearly everyone loves. They're simple, flavorful, easy to make at home, and affordable if you dine out. Here are the seven most interesting hot dogs you can find in Dallas-Fort Worth.

5. Mississippi sisters debut perky Southern-chic boutique on Dallas' Greenville Avenue. When Allison and Anna Williams graduated from University of Mississippi in 2021, they didn't picture themselves owning a boutique on Lower Greenville in Dallas. But the Williamses' new women's clothing boutique, Five 54, opened this spring at 1906 Greenville Ave., next to Clark's Barbershop, in the buzziest neighborhood in town.

Dallas-Fort Worth arrives at surprising spot among top summer travel destinations

SUMMERTIME blues

Dallas-Fort Worth recently racked up more than a dozen accolades at the 2023 Texas Travel Awards. But a new survey reveals it's not necessarily such a hot travel destination this summer.

DFW comes in at a middle-of-the-road No. 45 in WalletHub's recent 2023 Best Summer Travel Destinations report.

The report compared 100 of the largest metro areas in America across 41 metrics, including number of attractions.

DFW scored an overall rating of 52.56 out of 100. Broken down by category, the Metroplex ranked 86th in "Travel Costs & Hassles;" 32nd in "Local Costs;" 20th in "Attractions;" 41st in "Weather;" 27th in "Activities;" and 50th in "Safety."

Taking the top spot in Texas was San Antonio, at No. 11, with Austin-Round Rock-Georgetown at No. 14. Behind Austin and San Antonio in the 2023 rankings is El Paso (No. 18), then Houston (No. 38). After 45th ranked DFW came Corpus Christi (No. 62), and McAllen (No. 86).

Dr. Susan Weidmann, assistant professor in the department of recreational management and physical education at Appalachian State University, said in the report that summer 2023 is going to be a “good season for travel” despite recent economic downturns that have many worried about a recession.

“Coming out of Covid, I think many people have taken these last few years to really evaluate what they want out of life, and for those that love travel, I think they have probably put it at the top of their list of things to do,” she said. “As far as economics are concerned, many may have saved their traveling money from the last multiple years, so will have money to spend. That being said, after the airline chaos of last year, many people may be thinking about domestic travel over the long-haul, just to alleviate many of the concerns that airlines, especially in Europe, are still grappling with, such as reduced staffing leading to flight cancellations.”

Weidmann predicts the time period between July and early August will be the most popular season for National Parks, like Texas’ Big Bend and Guadalupe Mountains.

Despite none of them being in Texas, the top 10 destinations in WalletHub’s report are all popular cities worth a glance in sun-friendly states like Hawaii, New York, and Florida.

The top 10 best summer destinations are:

No. 1 – Atlanta
No. 2 – Honolulu, Hawaii
No. 3 – Washington, D.C.
No. 4 – Wichita, Kansas
No. 5 – New York City
No. 6 – Chicago
No. 7 – Tampa, Florida
No. 8 – Orlando, Florida
No. 9 – Richmond, Virginia
No. 10 – Springfield, Missouri

Score a hole in one at these 10 top public golf courses in Dallas-Fort Worth

Tee Time

North Texas recently popped the cork for the new $520 million Omni PGA Frisco Resort, which opened in May and features its own entertainment district, full-service spa and salon, four swimming pools, 500 guest rooms and suites, 10 private ranch houses, and 13 unique dining options.

But as the name hints, the resort is very much about the golf. With Father's Day around the corner, we're revisiting Dallas-Fort Worth's best public courses, including the two newest ones found in Frisco and their alternative ways to play.

Load up the clubs and hit the green with this list:

Fields Ranch
Frisco
Omni PGA Frisco Resort boasts two 18-hole championship golf courses, collectively known as Fields Ranch. Fields Ranch East was designed by Gil Hanse, and Fields Ranch West by Beau Welling.

Registered hotel guests can book tee times 120 days in advance of their stay to play Fields Ranch, which will be home to 26 major championships starting in May and continuing through 2034.

Not ready for the full 18-hole experience? Take a few practice swings at the Fields Ranch Practice Facility, then head to The Swing, a lighted 10-hole, par-3 short course, or The Dance Floor, a two-acre putting course and entertainment area.

This will also be the site of Frisco's first Lounge by Topgolf and PGA of America's new headquarters.

Take advantage of all that expertise at the PGA Coaching Center, which offers a high-tech, data-driven club-fitting and instruction experience.

Cowboys Golf Club
Grapevine
If you're a die-hard fan of both the 'Boys and the links, here's where your passions combine. The par-72, 6,553-yard course is as swanky as you'd expect from Jerry Jones, with years of Cowboys history scattered throughout. Of course, with all this top-of-the-line design comes a rather hefty price tag for the green fees, but you do definitely get your money's worth.

Meadowbrook Golf Course
Fort Worth
The 18-hole regulation facility is considered one of the top in Texas, with a par 71 that covers the most rolling terrain in the city. It's also a popular course, with a golf association of more than 200 members who play regularly.

Stevens Park Golf Course
Oak Cliff
All 18 holes of this par-70 course were completely redesigned in 2011, including new tee boxes, fairways, greens, and bunkers. Even the carts boast newly installed TekGPS units that track yardages to the front, middle, and back of the green (and help keep play moving). Appreciate mature oaks, dramatic elevation changes, and great views of downtown Dallas while you traverse the course, which is also affectionately known as "Little Augusta."

Pecan Valley
Fort Worth
Originally designed by golf course architect Ralph Plummer in 1963, Pecan Valley is actually two 18-hole golf courses separated by the Clear Fork of the Trinity River. The "River" course is considered one of the top municipal courses in Texas, while the "Hills" course is approximately 150 yards shorter. Several hundred trees were semi-recently planted and are just beginning to mature, which only bodes well for playing conditions in the years to come.

Texas Star Golf Course
Euless
The accolades come rolling in for this course, which has been recognized for its beauty and serene atmosphere by Golf Digest and Golf Weekly, among others. Unlike most public courses, which back up to private homes or run along busy streets, this par-71, 6,529-yard course is truly secluded, surrounded only by ponds, waterfalls, woodlands, and fairways. Reasonable green fees are a bonus, with residents of Euless receiving a 15 percent discount with proof of residence.

Tierra Verde Golf Club
Arlington
As the first municipal course in the world to be certified as an Audubon Signature Sanctuary, Tierra Verde offers breathtaking natural scenery to go along with its challenging holes. The par-72 6,085-yard layout boasts some of the most uniquely designed holes in DFW, and was named the top course in DFW in 2012 by Avid Golfer.

The Tribute Golf Club
The Colony
Not had the chance to play Hogan's Alley at Carnoustie, Nos. 1 and 18 from St. Andrews, or the fifth from Royal Troon? Then you can experience the next best thing here in Texas, without having to fly across the pond. This par-72, 7,000-yard course is brilliantly designed while replicating the best links-style courses from the United Kingdom.

Waterchase Golf Club
Fort Worth
Like its name implies, Waterchase does indeed boast a cascading waterfall, found between the ninth and eighteenth greens. From tree-lined doglegs to split fairways, the risk and reward opportunities are abundant for the six sets of tees on the par-72 course. The club even received a nomination to Golf Digest's best new courses and promises to be "a round you'll remember."

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