Thirsty Thursday’s have expanded their horizons. The repertoire of places to head on a night out has stepped up to a new level. No its not a club opening or the latest bar, people have now added art museums in place of their night on the town.

The Dallas Museum of Art has spiced up their venue with the weekly held, Thursday Night Live. Every Thursday starting at 5 p.m. and lasting until 9 p.m., guests of all ages can listen to live jazz music while enjoying dinner and cocktails in the museum’s atrium.

Thursday night the DMA introduced The Carolyn Lee Jones Quartet as their musical guest. The quartet’s Broadway and upbeat pop tunes got the crowd on their feet.

Katheryn Camp, an active member of the DMA, enjoys the live music and the camaraderie that Thursday Night Live makes available.

“The DMA offers something on Thursday nights that other places don’t,” Camp said .

Students don’t need to worry about being a member to enjoy the DMA’s Thursday Night Live events. College students as well as educators get free admission to the museum with a current Texas ID.

Students should also be aware that the varying band selections the DMA invites attracts people of all ages.

“Our ages cover a wide range and vary depending on what bands we get in,”Meagan Hoffmann, assistant manager of membership at the DMA, said.

SMU junior Andrew Nollmann attended the DMA’s Jazz in the Atrium component of Thursday Night live. He offered some insight for students interested in changing their routine plans.

“I think it’s important for kids our age to value culture and art especially when we have it here in Dallas,” Nollmann said. The SMU economics major admitted he didn’t know much about jazz music but was confident he would enjoy his night.

Jazz in the Atrium is considered the main component to Thursday Night Live, but as an additional piece to the night, the DMA holds C3, a one-on-one opportunity to work with local artists. The local artists explain and give hands on examples of their artistic processes. Anyone from beginners to experts can take part.

The DMA’s Thursday Night Live is held yearlong but is also an element of Art in October. Art in October is a collaboration of the entire Dallas Arts District, which celebrates the opening season of events, performances and exhibitions.

The Nasher Sculpture Center and the Crow Collection of Asian Art are two neighboring venues that take part in Art in October alongside the DMA. The final celebration to Art in October will be Oct. 30, which includes free admission throughout the day to each of these museums.

Art in October may be coming to a grand finale sooner than many would like, however, Thursday Night Live at the DMA will continue to take place — not to mention, free for students. Visit www.TheDallasArtsDistict.org for more information.