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By GeorgeWashington’s Birthday Celebration in Laredo, Jan.
21-Feb. 21, is a month-long fête honoring the United States’ first president,
while promoting greater understanding between the Americas, patriotic pride,
and metropolitan Laredo. A wide range of activities includes several parades,
fireworks, an international bridge ceremony, multiple concerts and theatrical
performances, a Martha Washington Pageant and Ball, and much more. For details,
call 956/722-0589; www.wbcalaredo.org (or 956/795-2200 or 800/361-3360;
www.visitlaredo.com).
 Grand New Opera
An integral part of downtown Dallas’ expansive AT&T
Performing Arts Center, the fabulous new Winspear Opera House will host
world-class productions by The Dallas Opera of Mozart’s Così Fan Tutte (reflected by the show’s casino poster
art here—the plot hinges on a bet) Feb. 12, 14, 18, 20, 26, and 28.
Donizetti’s Don Pasquale is also slated for Feb. 19, 21, 24, 27, March 5
and 7. Transport yourself and your Valentine to a parallel universe of music,
drama, comedy, intrigue, and romance. For tickets, call 214/443-1000;
www.dallasopera.org.
Make the most of Texas' small-town festivals – from flying a kite or learning a Greek folk dance to picking a lavendar bouquet.
Nashville PortraitsFor more than 30 years, Jim McGuire has been the preeminent
photographer of choice in Music City, USA. Midland’s Museum of the Southwest
will present Nashville Portraits, 60 of McGuire’s photographs, in its South-wing
Galleries Jan. 26-March 14. The artist’s black-and-white images depict many of
the most famous country-western musicians of the last half-century, including
the late Waylon Jennings (right). Call 432/683-2882; www.museumsw.org.
Peruse our database for Texas events – from community plays and cook-offs to mega-festivals and touring productions. The Texas Events Calendar lists the Lone Star State's attractions, a
description of each attraction, and contact information for the months
listed. Click here for information on submitting events for this publication.
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