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Today In Dallas, The Sammons Center for the Arts presents an evening of live jazz entertainmentÑWomen in JazzÑPlayers and SingersÑfeaturing Korean-born pianist Janguen Bae leading a trio with Lynn Seaton on bass and Ed Soph on drums. In the second set, vocalist Melani Skybell will appear with partner Larry Spencer on trumpet. The evening will also feature free valet parking, complimentary coffee, wine, beer, soft drinks and light appetizers. Seating is general admission. All performances are at Meadows Hall at the Sammons Center for the Arts 7:30-10 p.m.; ticket prices are $25 and $20 for members. For information, call 214-520-7789.

Today-Oct. 5 Stage West presents Lindbergh, a one-woman show featuring Pam Dougherty. This production combines a self-professed hippie chick actress who has issues with flying, her two young adult children, a bride-to-be, friends famous and not so famous and two necessary trips one month after the events of Sept. 11. Together the characters encounter a bi-coastal journey of discovery that spawns a funny and touching show, which has particular resonance for mothers Òof a certain age.Ó The show is for mature audiences only. Show times are Thursday at 7:30 p.m., Friday at 8 p.m., Saturday at 3 and 8 p.m. and Sunday at 7:30 p.m. Ticket prices range from $15 to $22. Discounts are available for students, seniors and groups. For more information, contact Stage West at 817-784-9378.

Today-Oct. 6 The SMU Greer Garson Theatre presents the Pulitzer-Prize winning play by alumna Beth Henley, Crimes of the Heart. This play is a tale about the McGrath sisters: the eldest is unmarried and lonely; the middle is an untamed, failed singer, and the youngest is out on bail after having shot her husband. Show times are 8 p.m., Wednesday-Saturday and 2 p.m. Saturday-Sunday.

Today-Oct. 20 Theatre Arlington presents Pump Boys & Dinettes, a country music revue directed by B.J. Cleveland; musical direction by Don Powers. After an 11-year absence, the good ol' boys and diner gals of the Double Cupp return for their third appearance as one of the theaterÕs favorites. The musical features county-pop songs and high-octane fun that celebrates the value of friendship and lifeÕs simple pleasures. Performances are Thursday at 7:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. Tickets are $16-18 with discounts available. For information, contact Theatre Arlington.

Today-Dec. 8 Mondrian, 1892-1914: The Path to Abstraction is on exhibit at the Kimbell Art Museum. This is the first exhibit devoted to Piet MondrianÕs early career, from his student years in Holland as a painter of romantic landscapes to his emergence as an artist of international renown in cosmopolitan pre-World War I Paris. The exhibition features more than 100 paintings and drawings, revealing how one of the greatest painters of the 20th century evolved toward abstraction while drawing upon his roots.

Oct. 3-26 The Dallas Symphony Orchestra continues its Classical Series with a very special weekend featuring Andrew Litton, music director, playing and conducting BeethovenÕs Triple Concerto. It also features the American premiere of former Dallas Symphony conductor Paul KletzkiÕs Second Symphony, continuing one of the seasonÕs themes featuring works by conductors who also composed. After intermission, the audience will have the opportunity to enjoy Litton's performing and conducting from the piano, joined by Emanuel Borok, DSO concertmaster, and Christopher Adkins, principal cellist, for Beethoven's Triple Concerto, an intimate chamber-like work. Ticket prices range from $15 to $100. For more information, call 214-692-0203.

Oct. 4 Enjoy a free, outdoor gospel concert in the West End, at Market and Corbin in downtown Dallas. The Out To Lunch Concert Series will be presented by the Downtown Improvement District at noon. For information, call 214-744-4819.

Oct. 4 Internationally renown concert pianist, Dmitri Ratser, returns to UTD. Presented by the School of Arts and Humanities. The concert will take place in the Conference Center at 8 p.m. For information, call 927-UTD-ARTS. Oct. 4-26 KafkaÑA Hunger Artist, by Frank Kafka, adapted and directed by Johnny Simons, will be staged at the Hip Pocket Theatre. "During these last decades, the interest in professional fasting has markedly diminished. We live in a different world now." So begins Kafka's tale of a carnival artist fasting on and on, as he had once dreamed of doing. This play is performed around the campfire of unexpected spaces, with Jeffery Farrell as Kafka and Michael Joe Groggins as the Hunger Artist. Photographer Loli Kantor will provide projected images from Prague. For show times or more information, contact the theater at 817-246-9775.

Oct. 4-Nov. 16 The Pocket Sandwich Theatre presents DraculaÑThe Melodrama, by Joe Dickinson. Another of the Pocket's audience-participation, popcorn-tossing comedy-spoofs, this time poking affectionate fun at Bram Stoker's classic vampire horror story. For more information, contact the theater at 214-821-1860, or visit its Web Site at www.pocketsandwich.com.

Oct. 7-8 The Noble Planetarium, at the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History will offer $1 shows called the Exploration Special in honor of Columbus Day. Visitors can explore the Texas sky in the 30-minute program Texas Sky Tonight. The program will show every half hour from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. both days. For more information, call 817-255-9300 or visit on-line at www.fortworthmuseum.org.