Douglas Newby Insights - Page 61

Nasher Sculpture Center Presents Conversation with Robert Duvall

The Nasher presents a delightful salon series. Robert Duvall was charming, humorous, and incredibly insightful. The Renzo Piano designed Nasher Sculpture Center in the down town Dallas Arts District is the perfect setting for guest artists to discuss their work. Quin Mathews Films records the event for the Nasher archives.

Javier’s Gourmet Mexicano Down the Street from Dunn and Brown

Javier’s Gourmet Mexicano restaurant across the Katy Trail from Highland Park is the perfect place to go after a Thursday night art opening at Dunn and Brown Contemporary, celebrate on weekends, or join the many Highland Park residents as they enjoy their weekly Sunday night dinner at Javier’s. Preston Hollow homeowner Javier Gutierrez, with his Ferrari parked bythe front door, andbeautifully dressed in Italian suits, greets loyal guests and out of town visitors with an elegance that has made Javier’s a Dallas institution for over thirty years.

Artist David Bates Opening at Dunn and Brown Contemporary Gallery

Art collectors, architects, and artists, including artist Sam Gummelt and photographer Nan Coulter, came to see David Bates and his recent paintings. David Bates, a classmate of mine who received his art degree from SMU, has received international acclaim as an artist, and his work can be seen in many of the architecturally significant homes in Dallas.

Dallas Art Fair Reception at Neiman Marcus Downtown Dallas

The Dallas Art Fair had an opening reception at the downtown DallasNeiman Marcus store for artists, gallery owners, and patrons of the arts who live in the Dallas neighborhoods and neighborhoods withinUniversity Park and Highland Park, along with artists who came in from outside Dallas. Deep Ellum gallery owner Barry Whistler and his wife, artist and photographer Allison V. Smith, attended andcharmed the participants.

50 Yard Line of Dallas Cowboys Game

Maybe the most valuable real estate in Dallas is not in Highland Park but the real estate on the 50 yard line of the Dallas Cowboys stadium. Cowboys owner Jerry Jones has his real estate covered both ways. He has a Cole Smith designed home in the heart of Highland Park and the owner’s box is a few rows up on, of course, the 50 yard line.

Brinker Series Brings Arctic Photographer on Sub Freezing Night to Downtown Dallas

Photographer Paul Nicklen came down from the Yukon to speak at the Brinker International Lecture series on his spectacular National Geographic photographs taken in the Arctic. Everyone in Dallas was terribly concerned with the rare 20 degree weather which quite amused the speaker who has taken photographs in 80 degrees below freezing.

New Year’s Day Party at Ron Wommack Designed Home Near Santa Fe Trail in Hollywood Heights

Ron Wommack who designed this HollywoodHeightshome on theSanta Fe Trailjoined artists, gallery owners, professors and patrons of the arts at the New Year’s Day party of Charles Dee Mitchell. Balconies and porches to catch summer breezes also work well for a party to start the year.