MARVIN HAMLISCH/ HAPPY HOUR WITH HAMLISCH
Happy Hour with Hamlisch
Join legendary composer Marvin Hamlish for a free event to kick off the DSO season. Here are the details.
: Happy Hour with Hamlisch – a free event, open to the public including friends of the DSO and WRR listeners for music, comedy and mingling with the DSO’s new principal pops conductor
Monday, August 2, 2010
5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Performance by Hamlisch at 5:15 p.m.*
Main lobby of the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center
2301 Flora Street
Dallas, TX 75201
The Dallas Symphony Orchestra and WRR Classical 101.1 hosts Happy Hour with Hamlisch Monday, August 2nd from 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. in the lobby of the Morton H. Meyerson. This free event kicks off single tickets going on sale for the 2010-2011 season and is open to the public. The DSO box office will be open throughout the event to take orders and print tickets for all 2010-2011 performances on sale.
Guests will have the chance to mix and mingle with musical genius and DSO Principal Pops Conductor Marvin Hamlisch and members of the Dallas Symphony Orchestra while enjoying Hamlisch’s signature wit and talent at the piano.
Appetizers for Happy Hour with Hamlisch have been generously donated by Arts District resident restaurant Jorge’s featuring Hamlisch’s favorite Tex-Mex dish – tortilla soup.
Hamlisch officially takes over as principal pops conductor of the Dallas Symphony Orchestra beginning with the 2010-2011 season. As a composer, Hamlisch has won virtually every major award that exists: three Oscars, four Grammys, four Emmys, a Tony and three Golden Globe awards; his groundbreaking show, A Chorus Line, received the Pulitzer Prize. His latest score for The Informant has drawn particular praise from film critics and was nominated for a Golden Globe and he is currently looking toward a fall debut of his much anticipated collaboration with Jerry Lewis on the Broadway production of The Nutty Professor opening later this year.
In Hamlisch’s first season with the DSO, he will be infusing his humor and gift for narration into the DSO’s pops format, creating a thrilling new level of entertainment. Hamlisch debuts as principal pops conductor with the DSO on August 27- 29 with a tribute to legendary American composer George Gershwin featuring classics such as Rhapsody in Blue, An American in Paris and more in this can’t-miss concert.
With a classical series helmed by one of the greatest conductors in the world – Jaap van Zweden; and a Pops series helmed by one of the most acclaimed composers, humorists and Pops conductors in the world – Marvin Hamlisch - The Dallas Symphony now has its own conducting “dream team”.
BACK TO SCHOOL ORGANIZATION TIPS
Tips for getting out the door quickly are as follows:
For younger kids that can dress themselves, pre-match outfits. Instead of hanging all the shirts together and all the pants together in a closet, assemble outfits when putting away the clean laundry. This task can be done by you or by your child. It simplifies the decision making process on school mornings, particularly for girls.
If you have problems with your kids leaving their shoes all over the house, consider having a shoe organizer. Whether you use an organizer with pockets, drawers, or shelves, place it right where you enter and exit your home. Keep everyday shoes in this area so you are not constantly searching for lost shoes when heading out the door.
If you or your children frequently forget items once you’ve left home, try placing a door hanger on the doorknob of the door you exit. Door hangers are similar to hotel door signs that say, “Do Not Disturb.” The door hangers for personal use come in wipe off or sticky notes. You could get a basic door hanger or you can find really neat door hangers to match the décor of your home by searching the Internet. Use the door hanger to make notes about unusual items you might forget or for everyday items or tasks. For example, “Don’t forget cupcakes.” or “Feed the fish.” By doing this, it will jog your memory as you’re reaching for the doorknob.
LARRY NORTH/ HEALTHY PIZZA IDEAS
A leading expert in health, fitness, nutrition and weight loss, Larry North absolutely refuses to go on a diet. Or have the nerve to ask anyone else to. A leader in the fitness arena since 1983, Larry firmly believes that "any program you can't do for the rest of your life is not worth doing for a single day."Larry North's realistic approach to wellness and weight loss began in childhood, as the son of a professional gambler and compulsive dieter. Early on, Larry realized that the more a person is denied something, the farther they will go to get it. Interested in health, and with a desire to help others, Larry became one of Dallas' first personal trainers. Shortly thereafter, he started his first gym, Larry North Fitness 1990.
Known for results and his personable, enthusiastic manner, Larry North quickly became one of Dallas' most reputable fitness experts. He's hosted a local weekly radio show since 1983 (print ad shown at right), offering a wealth of information to listeners eager to shape up, and has appeared as a regular guest and expert on ABC's Good Morning Texas as well as Larry King Live, Donnie and Marie Show, Maury Povich and many more. As a highly sought after expert in both health and fitness and motivation, he has spoken all over the world for companies like American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, 7/11, LifeFitness, 24 Hour Fitness as well as respected colleges. Larry North's expertise has since reached an audience far beyond Dallas. He has authored three books, including the best selling, Living Lean, and created one of the top selling television weight loss shows in the country, The Great North American Slimdown, which grossed over $120 million in sales and was ordered by over 1 million people.
Today, there are multiple locations of Larry North Fitness clubs. They are located in Dallas (Highland Park & Preston Hollow), Fort Worth, Southlake, Rockwall and Houston, Texas. He has also consulted and branded a number of private health clubs for both multi-family residential properties as well as private yachts.Larry is currently working on a number of projects across the country to promote a healthier lifestyle. With his sensible approach to eating and weight-loss, Larry North points the directions towards a fitter future.
For more information, log onto www.larrynorth.com
Today Larry showed us how to make healthy pizza. Here is what he suggested.
Pizza- 1- portabella mushroom, red bell pepper, garlic, Basel and topped with shaved grilled chicken, extra sauce and a dash of parmesan.
Pizza # 2- onions, garlic, bell pepper, grilled shrimp and light cheese (one third the cheese).
Prep for home made pizza- Afghan bread or prepared pizza doe, barbeque sauce, onions, grilled chicken, fat free lifetime cheddar or Kraft fat free cheddar cheese. Bake at 350 for 12-17 minutes and you have a healthy barbeque pizza Texas style.
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