At UT Dallas
Last Weekend for “Carolyn Brown and Palmyra: An Ancient City through the Lens”
Edith O’Donnell Arts & Technology Building
Admission: Free
Daily through Aug. 15
8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
The ancient caravan city of Palmyra, a UNESCO World Heritage site in the Syrian desert, is the focus of this unique exhibit showcasing the work of Dallas-based photographer Carolyn Brown. During a 1989 trip there, Brown captured details of the city now lost forever, as the city was overrun by terrorists in both 2015 and 2017, with many buildings, artifacts and monuments destroyed.
More information: : https://arthistory.utdallas.edu/carolyn-brown/
Carolyn Brown and Palmyra: AN ANCIENT CITY THROUGH THE LENS – Comet Calendar (utdallas.edu)
“Godspell” Opens Tonight at Repertory Company Theatre
770 N. Coit Rd. Ste. 2405
Tickets: $32 adults; $18 youth ages 8-18
Aug. 19-28
Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m.
The 1971 musical about Jesus and his disciples is brought to life by RCT’s REP Company, this time set in a colorful circus. It features a score with chart-topping songs by Grammy and Academy Award-winner, Stephen Schwartz.
RCAS Summer Sale Features Art Supplies, Paintings
Huffhines Recreation Center, 200 N. Plano Rd.
Admission: Free
Saturday, Aug. 13
10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Members of the nonprofit Richardson Civic Art Society (RCAS) will sell art supplies such as paper, paints, canvas, brushes, easels and art books as well as paintings. There will also be an auction of paintings at noon. Proceeds will help RCAS support its exhibitions and art outreach to the community.
