TURNER HOUSE

Salon Series Presents Kevin Sloan on April 26

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For tickets and more information, see Salon Series Spring 2012.

Winnetka Heights Hosts Night in the Heights Benefitting Turner House

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Winnetka Heights is honored to dedicate Night in The Heights 2012 to the Turner House Centennial Celebration. The funds raised from Night in The Heights will be used kick off the building restoration campaign. Night in the Heights is an annual, progressive cocktail party that celebrates the food, drink and culture of three different countries. The event will take place on on April 28.

Also available are raffle tickets for a bevy of incredible items including dinner for four with wine pairings at The Mansion at Turtle Creek PLUS a two-room, one-night stay at the hotel; four VIP tickets to The Kessler Theater with a $50 food and beverage tab for any upcoming show; a wine basket and more!

This year’s countries are:
Cuba, a paradise island locked in time. Many things on the island have changed over time, but much remains as though time stands still. Come enjoy a night in Havana, circa 1959. Vintage cars, casinos, the mambo and the delicious cuisine!

Tahiti, the jewel of French Polynesia and the South Seas. Enjoy a brief respite from the rigors of daily life, tropical drink in hand, as the island breeze gently carries the sounds of paradise to you. Soon enough you will be saying, “Aita pe’ape’a!”

The United Kingdom, where we will tip our hats to Queen Elizabeth in the year of her Diamond Jubilee and take a trip through the fog to the ‘80s and ‘90s London club scene. Come sip some Pimm’s, sing along to Rule Britannia and dance the night away!

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Thank You to Our Centennial Sponsors

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“Silent Cinema: Highlights of the Era”.

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On Thursday March 29th, film historian and preservationist Jim Reid will present “Silent Cinema: Highlights of the Era”. The films will be accompanied by noted pianist Robert Edwards. This presentation is a unique opportunity to view these films on 16mm film, each made from the original film negatives.

The program will include The Great Train Robbery,1902 Directed by Edwin S. Porter (hand colored print);
The Conquest of the Pole, 1912 Directed by George Melies (color tints);
Gaumont Graphic Newsreel 1919 (Armistice Day, Babe Ruth, Tournament of Roses Parade); and
Mighty Like a Moose, 1926 Directed by Leo McCarey (Charley Chase comedy from Hal Roach Studios).

Jim Reid is a consultant for the Texas Theater and the McKinney Performing Arts Center. He has a lifelong interest in silent film artistry and has done presentation for numerous organizations in North Texas. We are honored to have him bring a small selection of his extensive private collection to Turner House. Robert Edwards, a resident of Kessler Park, is an accomplished pianist who has graced the stage of Turner House on numerous occasions. He teaches music for schools and privately and performs frequently throughout North Texas.

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Centennial Celebration: Yesterday Today Tomorrow

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The Oak Cliff Society of Fine Arts has announced the kickoff of its Centennial Celebration: Yesterday Today Tomorrow, a year-long series of cultural and entertainment events to mark the 100th birthday of the society’s home, Turner House, 401 N. Rosemont Ave. Built by East Texas oilman J.P. Blake in 1912 at the then astronomical cost of $50,000, Turner House is a storied landmark in the Winnetka Heights neighborhood of Oak Cliff.

The Centennial Celebration will begin with the first Salon Series of the spring, a performance by Matt Tolentino and His Hot Five Band (Matt is the leader of Singapore Slingers) on Thursday, February 23. The doors of Turner House will open at 7:30 p.m. for an evening of music, wine and heavy hor d’oeuvres. Board Chairman Scott Chase will announce a year-long schedule of special events that will commemorate the 100 years of art, music, architecture and community activities which Turner House has hosted.

The evening will also feature the formation of the Turner House Council of 100, a group of Turner House friends who have pledged donations to Turner House over the next two years for the continued restoration of Turner House and continuation of its arts and culture mission. The levels of giving are:

Founder, $10,000, memorial plaque, media recognition, package of 6 tickets to all Salon Series and Wine and Art events, item to be placed in time capsule

Legacy, $5,000, memorial plaque, media recognition, 4 tickets for all events, item for time capsule

Benefactor, $2,500, memorial plaque, media recognition, 2 tickets to choice of Salon Series or Wine and Art, item for time capsule

Patron, $1,000, memorial plaque, media recognition, 2 tickets to choice of Salon Series

To contribute, visit this page and pay via paypal. Or download a printable PDF with the mailing instructions.

During its first century, Turner House served as the private home of the Blake family, as a boarding house during World War II, and as the home of the Oak Cliff Lutheran Church. The Oak Cliff Society of Fine Arts, which is in its 85th year, became the new owner and conservator of the house and grounds in 1957. In addition to music and art events, Turner House is a busy venue for weddings, baptisms, birthdays, receptions, book clubs, Movies on the Lawn and numerous other social and community events.

“We are fortunate to have this beautiful home as a reminder of Oak Cliff’s early 20th Century splendor,” said Chase. “We intend for Turner House to continue as a community asset for another century.”

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Salon Series Spring 2012

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The Oak Cliff Society of Fine Arts is pleased to announce our popular Salon Series for Spring 2012. We will sponsor a series of special art events featuring concerts and lectures on the arts, all scheduled between 7:30 and 9 pm. The events will be held at the historic Turner House, home of the OCSFA, as part of our mission to be a resource for art and architecture.

Matt Tolentino and His Hot Five
The Centennial Celebration will begin with the first Salon Series of the spring, a performance by Matt Tolentino and His Hot Five Band (Matt is the leader of Singapore Slingers) on Thursday, February 23. The doors of Turner House will open at 7:30 p.m. for an evening of music, wine and heavy hor d’oeuvres.

Silent Cinema: Highlights of the Era
On Thursday, March 29, Jim Reid, consultant for the Texas Theater and the McKinney Performing Arts Center will present a small selection of his private collection of silent cinema projection on 16mm film, each made from the original negatives. The films will be accompanied by noted Pianist Robert Edwards, a resident of Kessler Park, who has graced the stage of Turner House on numerous occasions.

Looking Back to See Ahead
On Thursday, April 26, Dallas landscape architect and urban planner, Kevin Sloan will present an illustrated discussion which considers the architecture, design and urban planning around 1912 and how we can project into the future. Sloan will consider what Dallas and Oak Cliff are doing to improve our city and what residents can do to improve their own landscaping and participate in urban planning.

Turner House is located at 401 N. Rosemont, 75208. The presentations will all take place between 7:30 and 9 pm. Refreshments will be served. Tickets will be $20 for non-members and $15 for OCSFA members and students.

Use the PayPal button below to purchase tickets. All tickets are available at Will Call the night of the event(s).

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Wine & Art 2011

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Save the Date for Wine & Art 2011

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Wine & Art Tickets Purchase

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The Oak Cliff Society of Fine Arts will hold its annual Wine & Art Fundraiser on Saturday, September 24th. The theme of this year’s fundraiser is Women Artists of the Texas Centennial. Previous exhibits have focused on male artists, despite the fact that women made up over half of the participants in the landmark 1936 Texas Centennial art exhibit.

Patrons will get a chance to enjoy rarely seen images of artwork from this underexposed group of Texas artists such as Coreen Mary Spellman, Florence McClung, May Schow, and Lura Ann Taylor.

Attendees will enjoy live music, heavy hors d’oeuvres, and a variety of fine wines. Tickets will be $50 to attend the event (7PM), and $75 for the event plus the gallery talk (6PM) by Dr. Jack Davis, Professor of Art from the University of North Texas.

Use PayPal button below to select your ticket. You can add additional tickets on the PayPal screen. All tickets will be available at Will Call the night of the event. No tickets will be shipped.

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Annual Membership Meeting and Dinner

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ANNUAL MEETING AT THE OAK CLIFF SOCIETY OF FINE ARTS – JUNE 16, 2011

At its Annual Meeting, the Oak Cliff Society of Fine Arts elected its directors and officers for the upcoming year. The meeting was held at the historic Turner House, home of the OCSFA, followed by an Italian dinner served by operatic singing waiters.

The following board members were elected to 3 year terms, 2011 – 2014: Beverly Palmer, Carolyn Dunnigan, Karen Chappell, Kirk Kirksey, Scott Chase, Susan Amason

Joining them are current board members Russ Aikman, Chris Barker, Paula Murphy, Carol Hagler, Linda Holt, Diane Sherman, Susan Amason, Kenda North, and Denis Duncan.

The Board also elected the following Executive Officers for 2011-2012:
Scott Chase – Chair
Diane Sherman – Vice Chair, Membership
Chris Barker – Vice Chair of Events
Russ Aikman – Treasurer
Carol Hagler – Secretary

Russ Aikman 2010-2011 Chair, presented the accomplishments of the Society for the past year and mentioned current challenges including the need to raise funds to complete the rebuilding of the roof. He noted our annual fundraiser, Wine & Art, scheduled for September 24, 2011. Aikman recognized outgoing board members Jan Doherty and Michael Anderson for their dedicated service to Turner House and announced their new positions on the Emeritus Board. Other members of the Emeritus Board are: Jennifer Castro, Gay Addington, Marguerite Domatti, Alfred Martinez, and James Prothro.

Aikman also recognized the Advisory Board, consisting of:
Konrad Shields, David Griffin, Paul Maute, and David Dike.

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