Deep Ellum Arts Festival & Sons of Hermann April 1-3, Dallas, TX

DSA MEMBERS PERFORM AT ARTS FESTIVAL

Come on down this weekend. Here is a link to the performance schedule.

http://www.meifestivals.com/dea2011/dea2011_stageschedule.html

While you're there, visit the kick-off of the Sons of Hermann Hall 100th Celebration. Casino Night is Friday, and grab a Pancake Breakfast to start out your Saturday.

 THIS WEEK WE KICK OFF

Sons Of Hermann Hall’s

100th Year Building Anniversary!

If you haven’t seen our Hall lately then come take a look at the beautiful interior restoration work that has been done!

April 1, 2011 thru July 9, 2011 – There will be many activities and events offered as part of the “100 Days of Celebration for 100 Years of Existence” of the Sons Of Hermann Hall building.  Saturday, April 9, 2011 has been designated as the official celebration day. Plans include events, activities and special presentations beginning Friday, April 1^st, 2011. The one hundred days of celebration will end on Saturday, July 9^th, 2011. This extraordinary centennial celebration affords the Sons Of Hermann an opportunity to showcase our wonderful State of Texas and City of Dallas historically land marked building.

Friday, April 1; 2:00 pm – Premiere of “Remembering The Hall”; The Meeting Room, now the “historic archives work room”, will become an ongoing exhibit of significant Sons Of Hermann history including items from the personal collections of SOH members, items from the Hall’s archives dating back to the early 20^th century, and there will be many items representing the extensive music history of the Hall including performer T-shirts, Posters, Handbills, Press Releases, Tickets/Ticket Stubs, Newspaper Articles and Photos.

Friday, April 1; 5:00 pm – Midnight : “First Friday”.  SOHH’s traditional first Friday of the month member, family, friends and general public gathering. “First Friday Live Music” in the Ole Bowling Alley offers local talent an opportunity to play in the historic Sons Of Hermann Hall. Peace Cowboy will be the featured musical act for April 1st. 

Friday, April 1; 5:00 pm – Midnight: “Casino Night”.  SOHH’s Building Centennial Celebration Committee will offer a night of Las Vegas style gaming in theOle Bowling Alley along with the First Friday Live Music.

 Friday, April 1; 8:00 pm – Midnight: “The Smoke”.   One of the SOHH’s regularly offered music shows will be happening in the upstairs Ballroom. The Smoke is Dallas’  premiere Mod/60s dance night. Deejays Marcos and Jason, along with a special guest, spin the best in Northern Soul, RnB, Freakbeat, and Reggae for your dancing pleasure.

Saturday, April 2; 8:00 am – 3:00 pm: “Pancake Breakfast & Lunch”; the SOHH Kitchen will be the place to grab a great breakfast as well as lunch and

a choice beverage during this kick-off weekend event.

Saturday, April 2; 10:00 am – 4:00 pm: “Shoppin’ @ The Sons” / Sons Of Hermann Member Rummage Sale; the Ole Bowling Alley will be the place to shop on these “Shoppin’ @ The Sons” Saturdays. The member and friends rummage sale will kick-off this reoccurring Second Saturday event. 

Saturday, April 2; 8:00 pm – Midnight: Austin Lounge Lizards and The Hammerknockers 

Sunday, April 3; 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm: Texas Dance Hall Music The Cutlers Traditional Honky Tonk and Western Swing music on Sundays in the Ballroom throughout the 100 Day Celebration. Watch the weekly news! 

Friday, April 8; 8:00 pm – Midnight: Mike Snider Presents The Damnwells, Salim Nourallah & Harper Blynn in the upstairs Ballroom. 

Saturday, April 9; 8:00 am – Midnight: “Official 100^th SOHH Building Birthday Celebration”; the day will include special presentations by SOH Grand Lodge Representatives, SOH Dallas Members and City of Dallas Officials.  SOHH just received its State of Texas historical designation and a presentation will be made in anticipation of the actual marker arriving later this year. There will be activities through out the day and into the evening including music by the Frohsinn Band, Local Musicians and Shot Low Sheriff and The Cutlers will perform in the upstairs ballroom.

Many more special events will be offered during the one-hundred day celebration and will be announced on a weekly basis. Be on the watch!  This high profile event will be advertised in print, on radio and through social media. The “100 Days of Celebration for 100 Years of Existence” will be featured on CBS 11 TV’s “Through the Lens” segment, Buddy Music Magazine, The Dallas Observer and more. The 100 Year Celebration will also receive sponsorship from Andrews Distributing and Ben E. Keith Distributions. You will hear Public Service Announcements on KNON Community Radio 89.3 FM .

July 2011 thru November 2011 – “Remembering “The Hall”; an ongoing exhibit of significant Sons Of Hermann history.

Every Week at the Sons of Hermann Hall

e Sons of Hermann Hall is for families - All ages are welcome.

Sunday - Texas Dance Hall Music - 4 - 7PM  The Cutlers play every week through the hundreth celebration. Traditional Texas music and folk dance.

Monday & Friday - Happy Hour Live Music - 5PM  Hosted by the Wanderin’  Chicken Wire Show, featuring local and regional talent.

Tuesday - Blues 'n' the Night - Lessons at 8:00 PM  Catch some cool lessons and dancing.  8:00 PM until midnight, music by DJ.   

Wednesday - Swing Dance -  Lessons at 8:00 PM  Come cut a rug at the weekly Swing Dances & Lessons every WED at the Sons.  Lessons from 8:00 until 9:00 and practice until midnight.

Thursday - Electric Campfire Jam - 7:00 PM to Midnight

    If you've ever been to the Kerrville Folk Festival you know how much fun a campfire can be.  Open to all ages, skill levels, and styles. No sign up - just show up, grab a seat, and have fun in a relaxed, friendly, family environment.