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Thursday Night Live
Enjoy Thursday Night Live at the Dallas Museum of Art. Included in the lineup is Jazz in the Atrium every Thursday night from 6 to 8 p.m. General admission is free. The lineup includes:
Feb. 9 Breggett Rideau
Dallas favorite Breggett Rideau performs contemporary jazz. With her deep, resonant voice and her total command of jazz and soul, she’s one of the area’s most promising singers.
Feb. 16 Joseph Vincelli Group
Joseph Vincelli is known for his high-energy performances while sharing the soulful tones of a saxophone. He has toured and recorded with Buddy Miles, Ice Cube, Bobby Goldsboro, Jerry Vale, and Burt Reynolds.
Information: 214-922-1200 or dallasmuseumofart.org.

Feb. 9, 12 Jim Brickman Presents: Yesterday Once More with the Dallas Symphony Orchestra is a musical tribute to the beloved songs of Karen and Richard Carpenter. Bringing the show to life is a talented cast of accomplished vocalists, enhanced with behind-the-scenes stories and anecdotes of the pop culture of the 70's, and set to Jim Brickman's lush arrangements of songs like "We've Only Just Begun," "Rainy Days and Mondays," and "Close To You." The DSO performs at the Meyerson Symphony Center, 2301 Flora St. Information: 214-692-0203 or dallassymphony.com.

Victory Station imageThrough Mar. 23 American Airlines Center hosts a busy calendar of big-time arena concerts in styles to suit every taste. Coming up:
Feb. 10 Rock and Worship Roadshow
Feb. 17 Old School 94.5 presents Love Train
Feb. 18 Lady Antebellum
Mar. 5 Radiohead
Mar. 23 Do You Hear the People Sing
Catch the music at the AAC in the heart of Victory Park, 2500 Victory Ave. Information: 214-373-8000 or americanairlinescenter.com.

Poor David's Pub Through Feb. 24 Poor David's Pub offers live music in a laid-back venue. Coming up:
Feb. 10 Kristin Major and the Funk Soul Muthas
Feb. 11 Sara Hickman Annual Valentine Show
Feb. 19 KNON Mardi Gras Party
Feb. 24 Forgotten Space
Information: poordavidspub.com.
Granada Theater Through Feb. 25 Enjoy music at the historic Granada Theater. Built in 1946, the Granada Theater opened during the Golden Age of Hollywood as a 700-seat first run movie house. Over the years, this classic example of Art Deco design has been renovated to host live events. Today, the recent installation of big-time sound and lighting systems helps ensure an improved concert experience. Upcoming shows include:
  Feb. 10 Brandon Rhyder
  Feb. 11 The Octopus Project
  Feb. 18 An Acoustic Evening with Over the Rhine
  Feb. 25 Junior Brown
The Granada Theater is at 3524 Greenville Ave. Information: www.granadatheater.com.

Image: House of BluesThrough Mar. 11 House of Blues showcases an eclectic mix of live music. Coming soon:
Feb. 13 Machine Head
Feb. 16-17 NEEDTOBREATHE: The Reckoning 2012 Tour with special guest Ben Rector
Feb. 18 Andy Grammer Presented by Mentos
Mar. 10 George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic
Mar. 11 Boyz II Men
The House of Blues is in the historic White Swan Building, 2200 N. Lamar St., between the West End and Victory Park. Information: 214-978-BLUE or houseofblues.com.

Feb. 18 South Dallas Concert Choir presents a musical program at the Garland Central Library in honor of Black History Month. Combining elements of education, cultural awareness, and preservation, the program begins with songs from the Underground Railroad such as "Swing Low, Sweet Chariot" and "Wade in the Water." Then enjoy a selection of gospel music, jazz, and freedom songs from the Civil Rights movement, including "Keep Your Eyes on the Prize" and "We Shall Not Be Moved." Sponsored by the Friends of the Library, this program is free and open to the public. The Central Library is located at 625 Austin St. Information: 972-205-2502.

Gilley's Dallas Through Mar. 4 The Palladium Ballroom and the South Side Music Hall are two of the venues in the Gilley's Dallas complex, 1135 S. Lamar. Both venues feature top musical performances by today's most popular and up-and-coming bands. Coming up:
Feb. 18 Tank (South Side Music Hall)
Feb. 25 Gomez with Rosetta! (South Side Music Hall)
Mar. 1 Gigantour: Megadeath and Motorhead (Paladium Ballroom)
Mar. 4 Benefit Bugs (Paladium Ballroom)
Information: gilleysdallas.com

Mar. 6-7 The legendary Earth, Wind & Fire combine soulful R&B with jazz-driven pop for evenings of unforgettable music and memories. Experience the hits that re-defined the 1970s when the Earth, Wind & Fire reunite at the Meyerson with the DSO. Performances are at the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center, 2301 Flora Street. Information: dallassymphony.com.

Latino Cultural CenterMar. 24-Jun. 17 American Sabor: Latinos in Popular Music at the Latino Cultural Center explores the profound influence of Latino musicians on traditional genres of music in the United States, including jazz, R&B, rock 'n' roll, and hip-hop, from the 1940s through the present. The styles are examined through the lens of major centers of Latino music production (New York, San Antonio, San Francisco, Miami and Los Angeles). The exhibition was created by the Seattle Experience Music Project and organized for travel by the Smithsonian Institution. The Latino Cultural Center is at 2600 Live Oak St. Information: 214-671-0045 or dallasculture.org/latinoculturalcenter.


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