Spring has sprung. Time to pack away the winter clothes and get the house spring cleaned. It’s time for sipping Margarita's and Mojito's on the patio late into the evening and planning summer get-a-ways like tubing down the Guadalupe river before the summer vacationers take it over. I know I’m gearing up for hanging poolside for Barefoot at the Belmont, our summer music series with Bend Studio and Times Ten Cellars. Nothing says summer is almost in the air like live Texas music, green grass,  and a great view of Downtown. Spring will be amazing at the Belmont…we’ve even started our own veggie garden… come on over and say hello!

Andrea Rogers
Bartender and Server
BarBelmont

REAL GOOD FOOD... AT THE BELMONT HOTEL

We're excited to announce that Cliff is now serving on the patio. So, if you want a cozy outdoor setting away from the hustle and bustle ask the host for a patio seat.

While you are there try one of our staff favorites…the Salmon Scramble, Cajun Grilled Chicken Sandwich, or Southwest Shrimp Pasta.  One of us eats the Chocolate Cliff everyday...his co-workers are planning an intervention!  Staff also likes Stella Artois draft with a Classic Cheeseburger…after work of course.

Cliff opens daily at 7am serving Breakfast (all day), Lunch, and Dinner, Seven Days a Week.  Open Monday thru Thursday until 10pm, Friday and Saturday until 11pm, and until 9pm on Sunday.

Click here to visit our website and check out the menus

ART WITH A VIEW

Art With A View is an ongoing series of rotating art and creative events at the Belmont.

May will be your last chance to view Wild West, new work from the We're All Pink series by Jennifer Morgan (www.jennifermorgan.net/wereallpink) 

When you come by to look  at Jennifer's show, stroll around the property and see Sculpture With A View….

Presented by HALEY-HENMAN gallery, sculpture is showcased throughout the gardens of the Belmont Hotel and is presented in association with the Texas Sculpture Association.

Currently being exhibited are the works of Riyad Elmasri, and Valery Guignon.

For more information and images of the sculptures in the Belmont Hotel gardens, click here.

For those who plan ahead, mark you calendars now for our June Art With A View opening with photographer Maria Olivas. Her opening show is Wednesday June 4 at 6pm.

BAREFOOT AT THE BELMONT

It's here!  May 8 kicks off our first Barefoot at the Belmont music series by the pool.  We couldn't be any more excited to work with the Bend Studio folks on bringing you some of the best independent music Texas has to offer.  Barefoot is all about warm summer nights…grass between your toes…an amazing view….cool cocktails…great eats..and of course, the music.

Barefoot at the Belmont  is sponsored by Belmont Hotel, Options Real Estate, and Times Ten Cellars.

An Evening with Doug Burr Band
Thu, May 8, 2008, 9 pm, $12

An Evening with Shannon McNally
with special guest Jeff Plankenhorn
Thu, May 15, 2008, 9 pm, $15

An Evening with Charlie Sexton
Thu, May 22, 2008, 9 pm, $20

An Evening with Dan Dyer
with special guest Amy Cook
Thu, May 29, 2008, 9 pm, $15

An Evening with Fastball
Thu, June 5, 2008, 9 pm $15

An Evening with Grayson Capps
with special guest Jim Bianco
Thu, June 12, 2008, 9 pm $15

An Evening with Sam Swank and Blacktop Gypsy
Thur, June 19, 2008, 9 pm, $15

Tickets available from the Bend Studio website… http://www.bendstudio.com/belmont.htm
Questions? Email bend studio ally@bendstudio.com

Sponsored by Times Ten Cellars

BELMONT HEALTH CLUB
2001 Sylvan Avenue
Dallas, TX 75208

People greatly overestimate what they can accomplish in a short amount of time. People greatly underestimate what they can accomplish in the long term.
- Brian Buffini

A perfect time for New Year's Resolutions

Why make all our life changes in January?  Now is a better time.  Days are longer.  The Texas outdoors is never more beautiful.

You do NOT NEED willpower to last a lifetime.  You only need to make one small change at a time.  For example, what if you could be healthier and burn more calories by simply drinking water?  That you can do.  Make it a goal to drink one half of your body weight in ounces of water per day.  This is your only goal for 2 weeks.  Too lofty a goal?  Then simply seek to double the water you currently drink.

Your next goal might be as simple as taking a walk before or after dinner. This can be your early summer cardio-vascular exercise.  Shoot for 20 minutes, three times a week.  All you need do is walk briskly away from your home or office for 10 minutes.  Then you have no choice but to return.

Your highest goal is not to join a gym or to lose weight.  The best goals are process related.  Let’s encourage each other to make one small healthy change at a time.  As these changes become habits they add up to a healthy lifestyle.

Questions?  Email healthclub@belmontdallas.com… or call Chris (214 734-8204) or Daryl (817 821-6424) to set up a consultation and tour.

BarBelmont

Mojito season is upon us.  Come by and try our patio fare with a beverage of your choice.

Our live music nites will take a break in May and June but we'll still have great sounds on our patio and the usual friendly faces will be there to serve you.

Click here for BarBelmont menu and hours

These are just a few of the places we like to go.  We try and give you a sampling of what we like that’s within 5-10 minutes of the hotel.  You can click on any of the venues to get more information, full calendars, etc…

Bishop Arts District
Bishop Avenue @ Seventh Street in Oak Cliff
Dallas, TX 75208

5th Annual Bishop Arts Block Party and Car Show
May 10

Bishop Arts District Merchant's Association will present the 5th annual Block Party and Car Show with as many as 75 vintage cars displayed throughout the district from 10:00 am to 3:30 pm.  You can also catch live entertainment and shop the Urban Bazaar in front of Make Studio and Hunky's.  The usual fine to funky dining, art galleries, and unique shopping opportunities will be available all day and evening!

"Eating Crow" Opening Reception
Fri, Apr 25, 2008, 6-9 pm

"Eating Crow" is an exhibition of paintings of emerging Oak Cliff artist, Michele Mikesell.  "Continuing to use the animal as a metaphor for the human condition Mikesell's newest work "Eating Crow" is a group of paintings which use irony and a dark humor to illustrate idioms common to the English language."

“EATING CROW” will be on display April 22 - June 3, 2008

Haley-Henman Gallery (Our neighbors in the Ft Worth Ave Development Corridor)
2335 Hardwick Street
Dallas, TX  75208
214.749.1277
http://www.haleyhenman.com/index.html
 
HALEY-HENMAN is a modern art gallery exhibiting art of all media by emerging and established artists, particularly supporting the diversity of our regional artists. 

Beginnings
April 5 - May 17

Elizabeth B. Mahy
Eliseo
Joshua Stone

A Walk in the Rain
May 21 - June 28

Sonya Shinn Edwards
Laura Walters Abrams
Joshua Stone

Big Idea: Nature
First Saturday of every month from 10 am - 2 pm FREE Admission
Sponsored by Target with media support from the Dallas Morning News

Teach your children to appreciate art and culture at this free family offering, ideal for children of all ages.  Activities include a children's art activity, sculpture demos, storytime and a scavenger hunt.

Saturday Night in the City: Garden Concert Series
Saturday, May 3, 6-11 pm

Saturday Night in the City is heading outdoors for the spring and summer seasons for a Garden Concert Series featuring some of North Texas’ most popular bands.

Mother's Day at the Nasher
Sunday, May 11

With Performances by the Arts District Chorale
Sponsored by Briggs Freeman with media support from DallasChild

Symphonic Sunday at the Nasher
Sponsored by Ben E Keith and Frost Bank
Sunday, May 18

Enjoy a Sunday afternoon of art and music at this delightful series featuring a gourmet brunch, tour of the Collection, and modern musical selections by performers from the Dallas Symphony Orchestra.  Performances are every third Sunday of the month through May. Tickets available at  http://dallassymphony.com/

Poor David's Pub
1313 South Lamar Street
Dallas, TX 75215
http://www.poordavidspub.com/

Cadillac Sky
Friday, May 2

Charlie Oxford
Friday, May 9

The Muses
(nationally touring Celtic band – 1st time in Dallas)
Thursday, May 22

Randy MacAllister
Friday, May 30

Bend Studios
5014 McKinney Avenue
Dallas, TX 75205
214.606.0770
http://www.bendstudio.com/intimate_concerts.htm

From the Bend website…
"bend studio is an incredibly unique, wonderfully intimate, barefoot and non-smoking listening room in dallas, texas. we offer a sacred space for artists and music lovers alike. all of our musicians are extraordinary individuals who work hard to stay independent and create. no pretention, no frills, just serenity and love and mojo and the sweet smell of nag champa. don't miss this opportunity to see your favorite texas artists in this rare setting."

We love all things Bend - click on their website to see the lineup and listen to samples of the special musicians that play there.  We are really really happy to present Barefoot at the Belmont in association with Bend Studios.

Don't forget – they are a Yoga studio too.

Just a few of the Intimate Evenings at Bend Dallas:

Jason Wilbur, guitarist for John Prine
Sunday Evening, May 4

Paula Nelson, Willie Nelson's Daughter
Saturday Evening, May 24

Steve Weisberg and Mark Wayne Glasmire
Friday Evening, May 30

The Palladium Ballroom
1135 South Lamar
Dallas, TX 75215
214.606.0770
http://www.thepalladiumballroom.com/

Simple Plan
Monday, May 12

Granada Theatre
3524 Greenville Ave.
Dallas, TX 75206
214.824.9933
http://www.granadatheater.com/

Nelo
Friday, May 2

Todd Snider
Thursday, May 15

Guy Forsyth
Friday, May 23

Cory Morrow
Friday, May 30

Eleven Hundred Springs
Saturday, May 31

House of Blues
White Swan Building
2200 N. Lamar Street
Dallas, TX 75202
214.978.BLUE

http://www.hob.com/tickets/searchresults.asp?
venue=House%20of%20Blues%20Dallas

Blackberry Smoke with Southern Drive
Sunday, May 11

Old 97's with Hayes Carll
Saturday, May 31

http://nokialivedfw.com/04nov2007_restore/index.asp

Dolly Parton
Sunday, May 11

Alicia Keys with Jorden Sparks
Wednesday, May 14

Dallas Museum of Art
1717 North Harwood
Dallas, TX 75201
Phone: 214.922.1200
http://dallasmuseumofart.org/
Dallas_Museum_of_Art/index.htm

Late Nites
Takes place third Friday of each month, when the Museum is open until midnight.
Late Nites - May 16

Celebrate the blockbuster exhibition J.M.W. Turner with an evening of music, films, and art activities inspired by England’s most beloved artist.
6pm - Midnight

Dallas Theatre Center
3636 Turtle Creek Blvd.
Dallas, TX 75219
Phone: 214.522.8499
http://www.dallastheatercenter.org/

The Misanthrope
By Molière
April 23–May 18, 2008

Theatre Three
2800 Routh Street, Suite. 168
Dallas, TX 75201
Phone: 214.871.3300
www.theatre3dallas.com

Mid-Life, The Crisis Musical
By Bob and Jim Walton
May 2- May 18