But one is not confined to downtown when in the pursuit of rest and relaxation, for the entire city offers a wide choice of entertainment alternatives. Dallas has become the center for the performing arts in the Southwest and can boast such attractions as an internationally respected opera and symphonic orchestra. In fact the Dallas Symphony Orchestra is one of the six oldest in the nation. The Dallas Museum of Art, which was the first facility to open in the 60-acre Dallas Arts District, has made good its commitment to offer Dallasites a permanent collection of the world's finest art works. Football, almost a Texas religion, is played from grade school to the professional level.
Spectators are welcome at all levels.
The Maverics continue to hold high level fan support. Their unique management approach includes holding a specified number of seats unsold until seven to ten days before game time in order to allow everyone a chance to participate. And finally the Sidekicks, in the low-key fashion of soccer teams, are the most successful of Dallas teams. History affords a distinguished tradition that Dallas will build on as the city anticipates the challenges of the future. The necessity of diversification and flexibility coupled with a traditionof dreaming great dreams has already rekindled sparks of excitement.