Adventure into "Late Night"

Are you someone who enjoys creativity and different types of art?

The "Late Night" at the Dallas Museum of Art offers several opportunities to indulge in its displayed artwork and exhibits after hours.

The museum also offers music showcases, films, featured performances and various activities to create your own masterpiece.

This month the museum held its "Late Night" on September 16. The main attraction showcased its new exhibit, Encountering Space, to display the creative atmosphere that surrounds space and underscores the theme for the night.

"Students get to know different types of art in a casual atmosphere and interact with their friends in every aspect of the museum. You don't have to know a lot about art because you will get to experience the different forms of art," said Dr. Paul Bonneau.

Bonneau is the Music-Visiting Scholar at Richland College and has attended past evening events. He said he had a "wonderful time with a lot of people in a casual atmosphere and great art."

Numerous activities were available throughout the night from 6 p.m. until 11:30 p.m. Twitter Hunt, Poetry Open Mic, as well as a musical performance by the band "Shapes Stars Make" were featured.

"La La La Human Steps' Amelia" was the feature film and showed choreography of a dance company that created the illusion of limited space. Director Edouard Lock won several dance film awards for this movie because of the attention used to display the different point of view from the dancers to the audience.

DiverseSoulz, a Dallas breakdance crew, collectively demonstrates their accurate choreography on the limited dance floor. Their strength and style uniquely represents an innovative approach to space and dance.

Every third Friday of each month, the museum hosts this entertaining evening event that has everything for all ages. General admission is $10 but students can get in for half price with their Richland IDs.

There is available parking in the museum garage for $5. Parking is limited to first come but there are several parking lots around nearby that range from $5-10.

DART is also a great source of transportation without the parking hassle. Another option is the McKinney Avenue Transit Trolley. It's Dallas' own vintage trolley that is free and makes a direct stop at the museum.

"Late Nights have been great, the general ambiance when entering the museum attracts me. I enjoy the feeling of being surrounded by cultural people with the same interests as me. I also appreciate the variety of activities the museum offers to all its visitors, youngest to oldest," said Claudia Lopez, a former Richland student who transferred to the University of Texas at Dallas.

The museum is located in the Downtown Dallas Arts District with easy access to various transportation systems and entertainment. The next event will be held October 21. Information about the "Late Night" can be found at dallasmuseumofart.org.