If you haven't been lately, now is the perfect time to head over to the SMU campus and pay a visit to the picturesque Meadows Museum for two landmark exhibits on display now through January.

[ September 25, 2011; ] Over the next few weeks, two world-class and very different performances will be on stage right across the street from each other in Dallas' beautiful Arts District.

[ June 10, 2011; 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ] Come celebrate the craftiness in your community as Etsy Dallas and Oil and Cotton mark the sixth birthday of Etsy, Inc., a Brooklyn-based global online marketplace and community for the handmade, with the second annual local craft party. This event is free, for all ages; open to the public.

[ April 16, 2011; 10:30 am to 8:00 pm. ] The annual Spring Gallery Walk is Saturday, April 16 from 2-8 p.m. and will feature over 35 of DADA’s member galleries, museums, and nonprofit art spaces in areas like the Dallas Design District, Uptown, Oak Cliff and Deep Ellum.

[ April 9, 2011; 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm. ] The Walk the Light Arts Festival is only a day away and Founder, Laura Allen, was gracious enough to take the time to answer a few questions about the festival and organization for ILiveinDallas.com. For those interested in attending the arts festival on Saturday at Life in Deep Ellum, I've posted the information for you at the bottom of the interview.

[ April 9, 2011; 11:59 am; ] The events of March 11th were and continue to be heartbreaking, but through this we have been reminded that we are all connected on this planet and we have been given a gift…the opportunity to reach out to the beautiful people (our brothers and sisters) of Japan and help them heal. This Saturday, April 9th, 2011 from 7pm-12am YOU have a wonderful opportunity to get involved and join in the beautiful patchwork of humanity event called “Flood of Emotion-Artists Healing JAPAN Fundraiser.”

[ March 20, 2011; ] Everyone is familiar with the Dallas Arts District, but only true Dallas insiders know that the real art scene in Dallas is located in the Dallas Design District. While others flock to the DMA and the Nasher, try venturing to a place where you can actually take home the art! Learn five favorites from a Dallas Design District insider.

[ February 12, 2011; 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. ] CADD Bus Tour #3 is on Saturday, February 12th from 10am to 2pm. Visit 3 CADD Galleries, tour a collector's home and visit an Artist's studio. Seating is limited. Lunch and drinks are included.

[ December 11, 2010; 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm. ]

The Dallas Museum of Art and Undermain Theatre have renewed their partnership this year with the series, Undermain reads at the Dallas Museum of Art. Saturday at 3 p.m. Two Noh Plays will be presented, directed by Executive Producer Bruce DuBose.

[ September 22, 2010; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm. October 14, 2010; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm. November 11, 2010; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm. January 13, 2011; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm. February 23, 2011; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm. ] The State of the Arts kicks off its second season at the Dallas Museum of Art. Each night introduces a pair of community art leaders to the stage. From artists to music directors representing organizations like the Dallas Film Society and the Art Council for the Dallas Cowboys Stadium, the second season of the State of the Arts will leave you feeling proud to be living in a city that is booming with art and culture.