BTWSPVA Students Chalk It Up with CUT

One Arts Plaza’s neighboring Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts students, recently partnered with OAP tenant, charlieuniformtango (CUT) on an incredible project! The gifted juniors and seniors used their talents to freshen up the cutting-edge, digital production company’s chalkboard displayed inside their office space.

“We strive to support the arts in Dallas, and this is a fun way to support these talented students. Everyone enjoys the art so much,” said Lola Lott, charlieuniformtango principal/CEO. 

“We’re grateful to have the opportunity to decorate tango’s chalkboard,” said Paige Furr, BTW Visual Arts Coordinator. “The kids love to do this!”

Charlieuniformtango is a full service commercial post-production facility specializing in creative editorial, visual effects, audio mixing, and digital production. With an impressive client list that includes Chick-Fil-A, American Airlines, Home Depot, McDonalds and more, it’s no wonder CUT is celebrating its 21st year in the biz. We, at OAP, are pleased they’ve chosen to call our offices “home” for the last seven years.

Shown (left to right): Booker T. Washington (BTW) High School for the Performing and Visual Arts students Vivie Behrens, Azra Zuniga, Lisette Ayala, and Jamie Lerman in front of their latest artwork on charlieuniformtango’s chalkboard.

Courtesy of BTWSPVA

Proof + Pantry executive chef Julio Peraza introduces new menu

Proof + Pantry's acclaimed executive chef Julio Peraza introduces us to a brand new menu full of bright flavors and impeccably-sourced ingredients. With a larger selection of dishes that adds more variety of American fare, guests can enjoy new featured items like the Soft Egg complete with cheddar polenta, and brown beech mushroom. Or try some meatier options such as the Kobe Beef Tongue Ravioli with romesco, duxelles and braising greens and the Short Rib Bourguignon with pearl onions, Thumbelina carrots, linguine and beech mushrooms. 

Proof + Pantry's signature dishes we've all grown to love including the Half Chicken with polenta, sunburst squash and leek rings will continue to be a menu staple.  Peraza added a “Sides” category, for those desiring a little something extra. 

Ideal for evening libations with friends, business dinners, special celebrations and casual evenings alike, Proof + Pantry provides the perfect setting for every occasion. While remaining at the forefront of culinary innovation, Proof + Pantry continues its tradition of flawless execution met with the highest level of hospitality. We'll see you soon!

JM Gallery's Opening Reception: Illumination featuring Diana Antohe and Michael Sutton, Saturday, February 27th

Join us tomorrow evening at JM Gallery for the opening reception of Illumination from 5-8 p.m. To celebrate its first anniversary, JM Gallery presents a collection of abstract, multilayered vistas by Michael Sutton and Diana Antohe that appear familiar yet exotic. Michael works in glass and steel to create images that evoke satellite views of a radiant earth. Diana’s hand-colored etchings offer intimate views of a dream world filled with balletic lines and glowing color.

Join us Saturday, Feb. 20th for YOLK. Charity Brunch benefiting Think Ahead Group (TAG)

Grab your friends, family and colleagues (we know you like at least one of them) and head to YOLK. this Saturday, February 20th for the monthly charity brunch benefiting Center for BrainHealth's young professionals' organization, Think Ahead Group (TAG). These 20- and 30- somethings are dedicated to promoting and teaching our community the importance of understanding the current and future health of our brains.

Nosh on some brain food like yummy banana-blueberry pancakes or the YOLK. berry bliss made with Greek yogurt, fresh berries, almond granola and clover honey. Don't fret kale lovers, we've got you covered. Dig your forks into the kale scrambler complete with farm-fresh eggs, sautéed kale, caramelized onions, tomato and goat cheese. Remember, YOLK. is BYOB so don't forget the fixin’s for your home-made pitchers of bottomless mimosas, bloody Marys, sangria and screwdrivers!

All day long, every patron who enjoys any dish or beverage off the YOLK. menu will be supporting TAG, which raises money to further research at the Center for BrainHealth  that discovers and implements new ways to understand, protect, and heal the human brain. Each month, YOLK. partners with a deserving charity in North Texas and donates 10% of the entire day’s sales to that organization.

Before you bite into that protein-packed omelet, give us a little social media love and tag us on Insta, Twitter and FB @OneArtsPlaza #OneArtsDining @TAG and @EatYolk

Nom. Nom. Nom.

TAG

YOLK Berry Bliss

YOLK. Charity Brunch benefits Community Partners of Dallas Saturday, January, 23 2016

Come celebrate YOLK.’s one year anniversary of opening up shop in One Arts Plaza by joining us tomorrow, Saturday, January 23rd for YOLK.’s monthly charity brunch benefiting Community Partners of Dallas! In honor of YOLK.’s first birthday, our fave omelet eatery is serving up some killer specials like The All Star Breakfast for just $6.99 (normally $9.99) and the Monster Omelet Challenge aka double everything! It’s double the omelet, double the pancakes and double the potatoes. YOLK. is not responsible for double your stomach. Eat at your own risk.

All day long, every patron who enjoys any dish or beverage off the YOLK. menu will be supporting Community Partners of Dallas whose mission is to ensure safety, restore dignity and inspire hope for the abused and neglected children served by Dallas County Child Protective Services. Each month, YOLK. partners with a deserving charity in our community and donates 10% of the entire day’s sales to that organization.

All you have to do is enjoy brunch with your family, your friends, your favorite office-mates (we know you have at least one) or your board members (yes, even BYOB can make your chief losen up), and you’ll be making Dallas a better, safer, more loving place for thousands of kids in protective care. And before you bite into that stack of pancakes, give us a little social media love and tag us on Insta, Twitter and FB @OneArtsPlaza #OneArtsDining @CommunityPartnersofDallas @EatYolk

YOLK. All Star Breakfast

YOLK. Monster Omelet Challenge

Happy New Year from One Arts Plaza!

Your friends at One Arts Plaza wish you and your loved ones a very safe and happy New Year!  Ring in 2016 by treating yourself and your friends to your favorite dining spots in the Dallas Arts District, and celebrate NYE in style. We look forward to seeing you soon, and don't forget to munch on those black eyed peas for a prosperous New Year! 

Below are our holiday hours for your favorite One Arts Plaza restos.

YOLK

Thursday, December 31, 6 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Friday, January 1, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.

TEI-AN

Thursday, December 31, 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. for lunch service

                                         6 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. for dinner service

Friday, January 1, 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. for lunch service

                              5:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. for dinner service

JORGE’S TEX-MEX

Thursday, December 31, 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. for lunch service

                                         6 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. for dinner service

Friday, January 1, CLOSED ALL DAY

PROOF+PANTRY

Thursday, December 31, 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. for lunch service

                                         5 p.m. to 2 a.m. (kitchen service will continue until midnight)

Friday, January 1, CLOSED FOR LUNCH

                              5 p.m. to 2 a.m. (kitchen service will continue until midnight)

Saturday, January 2, 5 p.m. to 2 a.m. (kitchen service will continue until midnight)

Sunday, January 3, CLOSED ALL DAY

Monday, January 4, CLOSED FOR LUNCH,
                                 5 p.m. to 12 a.m. (kitchen service will continue until midnight)

Holiday Hours at One Arts Plaza Restaurants

From all your friends at One Arts Plaza, we wish you a Merry Christmas and a very happy New Year! While you are enjoying time with your family, friends and loved ones, our restaurant partners will be doing the same on Christmas Day. Please see our One Arts Plaza restaurant holiday schedule below. We look forward to seeing you soon!

Proof + Pantry
Closed December 24-25
Resume regular hours at 5 p.m. December 26

Jorge’s Tex Mex
Closed December 24-25
Resume regular hours at 11 a.m. December 26

YOLK. 
Closed December 25
Resume regular hours at 7 a.m. on December 26

Tei-An
Closed December 20-25
Resume regular hours beginning with dinner service at 5:30 p.m. on December 26

Eggs Benedict from YOLK.

Heat up your holidays with Jorge’s Tamales!

With the holidays right around the corner, what better way to celebrate than with tamales? Our friends at Jorge’s Tex Mex Café, located right here at One Arts Plaza, are now taking orders for their famous Holiday Tamales. Choose between pork or chicken for just $25 a dozen.

These authentically delicious treats are hand-made and wrapped in banana leafs. Additionally, all orders include Jorge’s signature salsa or Ranchero Sauce. They make a great addition to any holiday party and are the perfect gift for your favorite Tex Mex lovers!

There’s no doubt that these tamales with spice up your family’s holiday celebrations! Place your orders starting December 10^th through the 24^th. Please call (214) 720-2211 to order and pick up within 24 hours. Don’t miss out because this delicious deal is only available while supplies last!

Join our friends at JM Gallery Tomorrow for an artist talk with Kyle Hobratschk

This Wednesday, December 9 at 6:30 p.m., JM Gallery, located right here in One Arts Plaza, will be hosting an artist talk with Kyle Hobratschk, a young artist who hails from Saudi Arabia but earned his BFA from SMU in 2011. The exhibition he shares with fellow artist, Shelly Scott, called Dimensions has already received accolades from PaperCity Magazine editor, Patricia Mora  

Kyle will be discussing his unique creative process which begins with the construction of small, imaginary architectural models inspired by his affinity for historical monuments, roof tops, silos and even headstones. Next, each structure is rendered using aquatint, a print process that produces deep, velvety tones and shadows. Each model is represented in several different pieces using a variety of angles and perspectives. When Kyle is not working at his studio in Bishop Arts, he is often in Corsicana where he offers students 6-week fellowship opportunities where they can reside and hone their craft at his newly renovated 100West Corsicana studio.

You don’t want to miss Kyle’s unique series! Join us tomorrow evening for a glass of wine, an intimate gathering with the artist and to learn more about his fascinating process. And remember, all pieces on display at JM Gallery are available for purchase. This is the perfect time to give a gorgeous piece to the art aficionados in your life, or treat yourself and your home to a beautiful oil painting or etching just in time for the holidays.

Booker T. Washington High School Students Perform at One Arts Plaza

On December 2, One Arts Plaza launched the holiday season with a special performance hour in the lobby featuring dozens of incredibly talented students from our neighboring Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts.  

The avant garde performances showcased an array of numbers ranging from very delicate, fresh and uplifting ballet solos to modern and contemporary movements with a dark, sultry twist. One Arts Plaza guests, tenants, residents and clients were stunned by the spectacular performances, and each number was met with applause.

Be sure to mark your calendars for the remaining two Booker T. Washington high school student performances! The BTWHS Jazz Comb will have your ear Friday, December 4 from 12-1p.m. in the One Arts Plaza lobby. Be sure to catch the BTWHS Choir on Thursday, December 17 from 12-1 p.m.

Visit the OAP Facebook page for a chance to see videos of the spectacular performances. 

Thanksgiving Hours at One Arts Plaza Restaurants

Your friends at One Arts Plaza wish you and your loved ones a very happy and safe Thanksgiving holiday! While you are enjoying quality time with your friends and family on Thanksgiving day, so will our restaurant teams at Proof + Pantry, YOLK., Jorge’s Tex Mex and Tei-An. We look forward to seeing you Friday for breakfast, lunch, dinner and cocktails!

Below are our holiday hours for your favorite One Arts Plaza restos.

YOLK.

Thursday, November 26 - CLOSED 

Friday, November 27 - Open at 6 a.m. until 3 p.m. for breakfast/lunch service

Proof + Pantry

Thursday, November 26 - CLOSED 

Friday, November 27 - Open at 4 p.m. for bar service and 5 p.m. for dinner service

Jorge’s Tex-Mex Cafe

Thursday, November 26 - CLOSED 

Friday, November 27 - Open at 4 p.m. for dinner service

Tei-An

Thursday, November 26 - CLOSED 

Friday, November 27 - Open at 5:30 p.m. for dinner service

Thanksgiving Burger at YOLK.

JM Gallery's current and phenomenal installation

JM Gallery was abuzz on the evening of November 7, as art collectors and enthusiasts filtered in and out of the gallery for a chance to meet artists Kyle Hobratschk and Shelley Scott. The opening reception was met with much enthusiasm, and art aficionados were intrigued by the pieces enjoyed mingling with the artists and learning about their processes and inspiration.

Viewers were especially interested in Shelley’s sculptures of household tools such as clamps, glue, and abstract shapes. Her work, almost primitive, provides unexpected perspectives towards the preconceived notions of dimension.

Similarly, Kyle’s pieces were praised for their representation of structural spaces. His artistic process is particularly interesting.  After building small architectural structures, he renders them using a traditional printing process producing prints and painting of deep, velvety shadows and abstract shapes.

If you missed a chance to attend the artist reception, Kyle Hobratschk and Shelley Scott’s exhibition will be on display at JM Gallery now through December 19. The gallery is open Tuesday through Thursday from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.

YOU'RE INVITED: Join JM for an artist reception

What are your Saturday plans? Join us at JM Gallery for a very special artist reception for Kyle Hobratschk and Shelley Scott. The show, which will be on display from November 7 0 December 19, features pieces that challenge the viewers’ perceptions of space. Kyle’s prints and oil paintings reflect architectural design with their references to warehouses, cornerstones, barns and ancient temples. Though these images are not actual buildings, they exude visually powerful structures.

Sculpture Shelley Scott’s pieces integrate our perception of two and three-dimensional space. Two-dimensional images seem to be solid structures, while three-dimensional objects appear to be flat drawings. The contrast in her pieces is truly captivating and intriguing.

Don’t miss out on a chance to be the first to see Kyle and Shelley’s work! Join us for snacks and beverages as well as good conversation. You’ll be able to meet and greet the artists and gain insight into their creative processes. The reception will take place at JM Gallery, located at One Arts Plaza, on Saturday from 5 – 8 P.M.

Proof + Pantry's delicious fall additions

It’s officially fall at One Arts Plaza’s Proof + Pantry! P + P is kicking off the festive season with a brand new lunch menu featuring beloved classes such as the kobe Pantry Burger ($9), Steak Fries ($15) and the BLT ($9). And for just $3 you can add a side soup to any sandwich. Introducing lip-smacking Moules Frites ($13) to the food fete will surely make your taste buds crave any of P + P’s delicious beverages.  

Proof + Pantry is a multi-faceted, progressive American eatery offering fresh, clean and uniquely designed dishes sourced from the season’s most impeccable ingredients. Patrons will enjoy a seat on the patio or inside the sophisticated space while nibbling on global cuisine and carefully-crafted cocktails and wines. From an executive business lunch to a night on the town, there is something or everyone at Proof + Pantry. Stop by and experience the highest quality of fare, proofs and service you crave, only at Proof + Pantry.

Pictured: The all-time favorite Pantry Burger

An evening with The Mountaintop and Jorge's Tex Mex

Has your curious nature ever led you to question the thoughts and emotions of Dr. Luther King Jr. the night of his brutal assignation? Dallas Theater Center’s The Mountaintop tells the story of this civil rights leader’s last hours on earth. The thought provoking Broadway hit and 2010 winner of Britain’s Olivier Award for Best New Play portrays Dr. King in a very raw manner; without the mythology associated with his modern memory. The setting takes place in Memphis’ Lorraine motel, and audience members will experience an intimate production, sitting just a few feet from the talent on stage.

The Mountaintop provides insight and context into the times of one of America’s most infamous assignations. It has been described as “…unexpected, provocative, and, at times, dangerous…” (Nancy Churnin The Dallas Morning News). Purchase your tickets (available now through Nov. 15) to experience a remarkable performance starring Hassan El-Amin as Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. 

Swing by Jorge’s Tex Mex café and make a night of it with tasty hand-crafted margaritas and sizzling fajitas. Skip the Uber! Jorge’s is located right here in One Arts Plaza and offers a variety of house specials, classic Tex-Mex faves and an assortment of tacos and cocktails. You can view their tasty menu here. 

Photo by Karen Almond

Aurora at One Arts Plaza and JM Gallery was a HUGE success!

AURORA-Powered by Reliant drew record-breaking crowds to One Arts Plaza and JM Gallery. The plaza hosted a phenomenal light installation as part of the Dallas AURORA lights festival co-founded in 2013 by local artists Shane Pennington and Joshua King. An estimated 50 thousand people strolled through the Dallas Arts District, awestruck by the expansive light, sound, performance and new media event that stretched across the 68-acre district from 7 p.m. to 2 a.m. October 16, 2015.

Istanbul artist, Memo Akten’s installation known as Simple Harmonic Motion was housed in One Arts Plaza, garnering the attention of passersby and guests dining on the patios of Tei An, Jorge’s Tex Mex Café, and Proof + Pantry. The vivid light beams perfectly outlining the perimeter of the plaza’s fountains, shot straight up into the sky overlapping each other as they met in the moonlight. The dramatic music, a collection of simple, multilayered rhythms accompanied the neon blue lights. Viewers were encouraged to play with the lights, waving their hands and arms to create movement in the installation and disrupt the stiff pattern of the lasers.

One Arts Plaza hosted a “Be Social” contest for viewers inspired by the brilliant installation with four gift cards up for grabs, one to each One Arts Plaza restaurant. The four winners were chosen for their photos of Simple Harmonic Motion uploaded to their Instagram, Twitter and Facebook accounts using the hashtags #OneArtsMemo and #ArtAtOneArts and tagging @OneArtsPlaza.

Just a few feet away, JM Gallery hosted an award reception for its current juried exhibition, “Illumination,” which features 36 pieces crafted by members of the Texas Sculpture Association. A panel of three expert judges including Jed Morse (Chief Curator of Nasher Sculpture Center), Gail Sachson (Art & Seek and Ask Me About Art) and Mark LaRoe (prolific collector and Managing Director at Deutsche Bank) each selected 12 works submitted by dozens of artists, making the exhibition an eclectic collection ranging from contemporary abstract designs to antique masterpieces engineered from repurposed materials.

The reception drew dozens of art aficionados wanting to meet the artists behind the sculptures on display at JM Gallery. Gallery director Chris Heinlen announced the winning pieces unanimously chosen by the jurors with Octopus Hand by Robertus Van der Wage taking Honorable Mention, Agreements by Rebecca Boatman receiving Runner Up, and Jim Bowman’s Eschatology of Radiology welcoming Best in Show.

JM Gallery Owner Michael Heinlen congratulated all the winners, and with Red Zingari in hand, the artists continued to mingle with guests and friends, explaining the inspiration and vision behind each piece. By the end of the evening, three works had been sold, and a few conversations leading to solo exhibitions were all abuzz.

“Illumination” will be on display now through October 31. All works are available for purchase and can be viewed five days a week. The gallery is open Tuesday through Thursday and Sunday from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.

People observe Akten's mesmerizing installation. 

Akten's Simple Harmonic Motion lit up the entire plaza. 

Terri and Jim Mace stand beside his piece. 

Terry and Jill Nonnemacher observe the beautiful sculptures.

Everyone is talking about Aurora... Join JM Gallery for a special reception!

It’s AURORA week at One Arts Plaza! Join us Friday evening from 6-7 p.m. at JM Gallery for a special reception announcing the winners of Illumination. Distinguished judges Jed Morse (Chief Curator of Nasher Sculpture Center), Gail Sachson (Art & Seek and Ask Me About Art) and Mark LaRoe (Managing Director at Deutsche Bank and prolific art collector) chose the pieces that will be awarded Best in Show, Runner Up and Honorable Mention. All pieces on display are available for purchase.

Illumination, JM Gallery’s juried exhibition on display through October 31, features works by members of the Texas Sculpture Association, which promotes the role of sculpture in shaping the character and spirit of our urban atmosphere. Meet the artists behind each unique work and enjoy bubbles and nibbles. Venture onto the plaza for a glimpse of Memo Akten Simple Harmonic Motion, the visual/sound installation at One Arts Plaza in partnership with Dallas’ AURORA festival.

Reserve your spot on the patio of One Arts Plaza’s outstanding restos:  Proof + Pantry, Tei-An or Jorge’s Tex-Mex Cafe and enjoy fabulous dishes, cocktails and the phenomenal light installations transforming our city.  

One Arts Plaza will host Aurora Light Show!

This Friday kicks off Aurora, the contemporary art exhibition that takes place in the Dallas Arts Districts. It features interactive and immersive light performances in astonishing public places. Visitors are presented with a chance to see their ordinary urban environment transformed into a contemporary art piece.

One Arts Plaza is very excited to be participating in this new media playground! The plaza will host Simple Harmonic Motion by artist Memo Aktens. Inspired by his childhood in Istanbul, Aktens as created an intricate and collaborative light display that will wash over our entire plaza. You and your friends won’t want to miss this highly acclaimed installation!

In addition to hosting this beautiful art piece, One Arts Plaza’s restaurants will be open for dinner. Dine at Jorge’s Tex Mex Café, Proof +Pantry and Tei An throughout the night. Parking is also available at our convenient parking lots. Stop by our light show this Friday from 7 P.M.- 2 A.M.

Join us Tomorrow at Yolk and support Hope’s Door

This Saturday, bring your friends to YOLK at One Arts Plaza in honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month and pre-game before the Red River Rivalry beginning at 7a.m.!  You’ll enjoy killer pancakes, French toast, breakfast tacos and more with your own bespoke cocktails because it’s BYOB! The best part – you’ll be supporting Hope’s Door, a leading North Texas organization that serves individuals and families facing domestic violence.  

One Saturday every month, YOLK partners with one worthy organization making a difference in our community by donating 10% of the entire day’s profits to that one charity. If you are a 501c3 non-profit (or you would like to nominate one), interested in our monthly brunch program, please contact us! We are already scheduling 2016 brunch dates.

So get your juices flowing at YOLK (cue the mimosas and bloody Mary’s) before you hop in your Uber and head to Fair Park.

Mission Statement:

Hope’s Door serves to offer prevention and intervention services for individuals and families who are affected by domestic violence. It works to provide educational programs as well as to enable the Dallas and surrounding community to respond.

Learn more about Hope’s Door and become a part of a great cause!

One Arts Plaza features banners created by Booker T. Washington students.

Charlieuniformtango  kicks off its 20^th birthday celebration by  featuring bespoke banners designed by Booker T. Washington High School of the Performing and Visual Arts students displayed at the entrance of One Arts Plaza. Graphic designers, David Slack and Tony Wann mentored the thirty-five talented students who submitted original artwork commemorating charlieuniformtango’s anniversary. The winning banners, designed by students Brett Akop, Nik Hermanovski, Halle Van De Hey and Lizette Ayala,will be showcased at One Arts Plaza for the next three months.

A team of expert judges including Steven Grant, Director of Marketing for Billingsley Company and Lola and Todd Lott of charlieunifromtango selected the winning banners.

Stop by One Arts Plaza to view artwork and talent of Dallas’ students! And a very happy 20^th anniversary to our friends at charlieuniformtango.

Booker T. Washington High School students collaborate to design the banners.

 

The winning banner designs are displayed at the front of the One Arts Plaza building.