With a bright new perspective, the city is exploding with art exhibits, live performances, restaurant openings and fashion finds all around. Here are a few things to take note of this summer.
Tomoo Gokita, “Three Sisters” (2021, acrylic on canvas), 194 x 162 centimeters. PHOTO BY KENJI TAKAHASHI
Discover the thought-provoking works by Tokyo-based artist Tomoo Gokita as he shares his vision with the world. Marking his entree into North America with the first exhibition of his career here, his larger-than-life paintings offer a peek into his soul and take on the world at hand. The exhibit, Tomoo Gokita: Get Down features several never-before-seen works created by the artist over this past year as he aimed to tell his own narrative of life in lockdown. 161 Glass St., dallascontemporary.org
With the social season on the horizon, it’s time to get your closet ready—starting with the latest and greatest in arm candy and accessories. As the saying goes, it’s all in the details… Luckily Louis Vuitton’s highly anticipated doors are open in Plano’s Legacy West location. Embodying its signature charm and luxurious feel the fashion house is famous for, the space will feature the ultimate assortment of new and classic LV styles through leather goods, shoes, accessories and much more. Travel and fragrance offerings will also be part of the sumptuous assortment of the house’s métiers. Happy shopping! 7801 Windrose Ave., Plano, louisvuitton.com
Louis Vuitton Coussin Pm monogram-embossed blue red super-rare lambskin leather shoulder bag. PHOTO COURTESY OF BRAND
Talia Suskauer as Elphaba in the North American tour of WICKED. PHOTO BY JOAN MARCUS
Transport yourself to the whimsical world of Oz where the story is retold by Elphaba Thropp in the Broadway smash hit WICKED. Running Aug. 3 through Sept. 4, the show will kick off the 2021-2022 season for Dallas Summer Musicals. “It’s a poignant moment for our industry, our organization and audiences that we will always cherish, coming out of such a challenging year as this past one,” says Ken Novice, DSM president. “WICKED shows us there’s no place like home—and we can’t think of a better way to welcome home our Broadway shows at the Music Hall than with this longrunning, award-winning fan favorite!” dallassummermusicals.org
Offering seasonal items and signature staples, Berkley’s Market has it all. PHOTO COURTESY OF BERKLEY’S MARKET
As purveyors of some of the city’s top seasonal offerings and freshest ingredients, Emily Ray-Porter, Zac Porter and Cullen Potts have had their fingers constantly on the pulse helping to create a sense of community within a bodega-style hub and eatery alike. Hot off the heels of carrying out their vision of Royal Blue within the Dallas market, the trio is back with a new concept—Berkley’s Market—which will be located at two of their current stores in the Dallas Art District as well as Downtown and, this just in, Oak Cliff. What to expect? A perfect one-stop-shop for dining, indulging and gathering with friends and family. With their sights set on embodying the charm of each neighborhood where they plant their flavorful flag, we have no doubt they will be embraced. If you need to find me, I’ll be nestled under one of their signature umbrellas. berkleysmkt.com
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