Snow? No snow? Ice? No ice? Mother Nature is keeping everyone on their tip toes. TV newsrooms have been slap-happy with all this weather angst taking place during their sweeps that ended Wednesday.
But the weather worries haven’t ended. There are “possibilities” of more wintry weather for the next few days. So that means kite flying fundraisers and sand sculpting competitions may be in jeopardy.
The Dallas Festival of Ideas*
There’s one that has raised some concern about whether it’s on or not. It’s The Dallas Festival of Ideas. The reason for the wonderment is that word “festival.” Most folks associate that with outdoor events with girls in floral frocks frivolously frolicking (don’t you just love alliteration).
Well, forget that image. This two-day event is #1 indoors at the various venues in the Dallas Arts District.
And #2 it’s about as frivolous a TED gathering. But then what would you expect when it’s being put on by The Dallas Institute of Humanities and Culture and The Dallas Morning News? It is going to deal with Dallas’ future with a focus on the following areas:
- The Physical City
- The Cultural City
- The Innovative City
- The Political City
- The Educated City
And to address these areas, local and national experts will be brought together to brainstorm along with live entertainment provided by singers, dancers, painters and performers.
So, the message is regardless of Ma Nature does, The Dallas Festival of Ideas is on starting Friday night at the Dallas City Performance Hall with a two-hour signature event.
All the deets including dining venues, parking, schedules, etc., can be found right here! BTW, the word free pops up in surprising places.
* Graphic courtesy of The Dallas Institute of Humanities and Culture