So, spring officially launched this week. Mother Nature is going to prove the Almanac oh-so wrong next week with a cold front chilling the area. But take heart. Summer is just ahead.
Want proof?
The Nasher Sculpture Center folks just announced the line-up for the ’til Midnight at the Nasher series of concerts (7 to 9 p.m.) and movies (9 to 11 p.m.).
- Friday, May 17 Live concert: Air Review (Indie Rock); Movie: Life of Pi (Rated PG)
- Friday, June 21 Live concert: Salim Nourallah & The Treefort5 (Pop/Rock, Folk); Movie: Moonrise Kingdom (Rated PG-13)
- Friday, July 19 Live concert: Oil Boom (Garage Rock); Movie: Cars (Rated G)
- Friday, August 16 Live concert: Calhoun (Blend of Rock Pop, and Alt-Country); Movie: Three Amigos (Rated PG)
- Friday, September 20 Live concert: Southland Swing Band (Swing); Movie: Bringing Up Baby (Rated G)
- Friday, October 18 Live concert: Special 10th Anniversary ’til Midnight featuring two bands; No movie 🙁
Be smart this year and order your Wolfgang Puck picnic baskets with “artisan cheeses, gourmet crackers, grapes, pasta and potato salads, specialty breads and chocolate covered strawberries” early. You remember how you always put it off to the last minute and then it was way too late? And don’t forget your blankets for sitting.
Thanks to Title Sponsor Cirro Energy with radio support from 91.7 KXT, “the popular evening program will offer complimentary admission to all guests for the run of the season.” That way you’ll look like a big shot when you take your guest(s) for a stroll around the galleries, a concert and a movie.