http://www.glbtdallas.com/blog Discover the GLBT happenings in Dallas. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:53:53 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en If you love opera and have never had the opportunity to check out the amazing Cowboys Stadium, you might not want to miss this upcoming opportunity. The Dallas Opera, in partnership with Cowboys Stadium, has announced the first classical music simulcast ever conducted in a North Texas sports venue. "Sports and ... http://www.glbtdallas.com/blog/2012/01/the-dallas-opera-to-simulcast-at-cowboys-stadium-april-28/ [caption id="attachment_468" align="alignright" width="346" caption="Photo: Jeremy Dickie"][/caption] The Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge is nothing new to locals, but provides a stunning new look to the Dallas skyline for visitors. Since June 2010, the signature 400-foot arch can be seen from miles away in daylight. That changes tonight as Dallas Mayor Mike ... http://www.glbtdallas.com/blog/2012/01/margaret-hunt-hill-bridge-to-shine/ Travel + Leisure magazine readers have ranked the Margot and Bill Winspear Opera House as No. 5 among Top Arenas and Performance Venues around the world. The magazine's readers also listed the Winspear in the AT&T Performing Arts Center as No. 36 among the Most Visited Landmarks. The rankings appear in ... http://www.glbtdallas.com/blog/2011/12/winspear-opera-house-ranked-among-top-arenas-and-performance-venues-around-the-world/ If you're still thinking about what to do for New Year's Eve, then consider Big D NYE at Victory Park. With live entertainment and a spectacular fireworks display at midnight, Big D NYE is sure to be a hit for people of all ages. Now in its 5th year, Big D ... http://www.glbtdallas.com/blog/2011/12/large-nye-event-planned-at-victory-park/ It is estimated that more than 33 million people are living with HIV and AIDS today. This year marks the 30th anniversary since AIDS was first discovered. Bringing light to this worldwide epidemic, the Dallas arts community is hosting a benefit performing featuring an unprecedented collaboration  between some of the ... http://www.glbtdallas.com/blog/2011/11/dallas-arts-community-joins-in-the-fight-against-aids/ If you love fashion and art, then the Dallas Museum of Art should definitely make it to the top of your destination list within the next  couple of months.  "The Fashion World of Jean Paul Gaultier: From the Sidewalk to the Catwalk" is the DMA's newest exhibit that opened this ... http://www.glbtdallas.com/blog/2011/11/the-fashion-world-of-jean-paul-gaultier-from-the-sidewalk-to-the-catwalk/ The holiday season is in full swing and it wouldn't be complete without another fabulous concert from the Turtle Creek Chorale (TCC) to make sure you're in full spirit. Be sure to catch "My Favorite Things" from the all-men's chorus on Dec. 4, 11 and 21 in Dallas. This holiday tradition-that's ... http://www.glbtdallas.com/blog/2011/11/one-of-our-favorite-things%e2%80%a6/ If you love gaming and are a fan of The Legend of Zelda video game series, then you won't want to miss Nintendo's musical tribute on January 10 at the Meyerson Symphony Center in the Dallas Arts District. Made possible through the Dallas Symphony Orchestra, orchestral arrangements of music from ... http://www.glbtdallas.com/blog/2011/11/attention-gay-mers-nintendos-concert-series-to-kick-off-in-dallas/ Halloween in Dallas is expected to spawn countless unique costumes at the 2011 Oak Lawn Halloween Street Party. The annual free celebration is one of the largest in the Southwest and will take place on Oct. 29 from 7 p.m. until 2 a.m. "The Oak Lawn Halloween Street Party is a ... http://www.glbtdallas.com/blog/2011/10/halloween-in-oak-lawn-set-for-oct-29/ The Turtle Creek Chorale (TCC), Dallas' world-renowned male chorus, will kick off its 32nd concert season with "Messiah" on Oct. 23, 2011 at the Meyerson Symphony Center in Dallas. This concert marks the Dallas debut of Ira M. (Trey) Jacobs III as the TCC Interim Conductor for the season. Jacobs, a ... http://www.glbtdallas.com/blog/2011/10/turtle-creek-chorale-opens-32nd-season-with-%e2%80%98messiah%e2%80%99/