Events from: 05/03/2012

Fresh fashions to be unveiled at UNT’s ArtWear May 5 What: ArtWear -- A runway show of original designs by graduating seniors in the fashion design program at theUniversity of North Texas College of Visual Arts and Design. Sponsored by Neiman Marcus. When: 6 p.m. May 5 (Saturday) Where: Silver Eagle Suite in the University Union, one block west of Welch and West Prairie streets Cost: $25 for general admission; $10 with UNT student ID Contact: Tickets are available for sale at the Union information booth at 940-565-3805 Inspired by art deco, British punk, the Gulf oil spill and more, UNT fashion design seniors are putting the final stitches into their original creations that will be unveiled at ArtWear -- an annual fashion show. Models will strut the runway in the students' fresh, new designs at 6 p.m. May 5 (Saturday) in the Silver Eagle Suite in the University Union, one block west of Welch and West Prairie streets on the UNT campus. Admission is $25 for the general public and $10 with a UNT student ID. Call the Union information booth at 940-565-3805.

Now take part in our amazing food and wine tasting every Thursday night! Reservations are required.  $19.95 for four tasting glasses of wine.  Free appetizers served from 6pm to 8pm with your wine tasting purchase.  The Wine bar is open from 6pm to 9pm.

Featured in the Gough Gallery Artwork by Denton Independent School District high school students.  Opening reception April 4, 5-7 pm.  Gallery hours Tue-Sat 1-5pm.  www.dentonarts.com or 940-382-2787

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