It’s hot. Summer’s goes on. And on.

Are these the dog days of summer?

Even if they indeed are, I’ve got an escape for you. Air conditioning is involved.

Before the end of this month, get thyself over to the Ross Akard Gallery, located at 1717 N. Akard Street in Dallas (www.rossakard.com). That’s actually inside The Fairmont Dallas. There’ll you’ll find a fabulous display of musical memorabilia, courtesy of Dallas Summer Musicals (www.dallassummermusicals.org). 

In celebration of Dallas Summer Musicals’ 70th anniversary, gallery owner Bryan Embry has given over the space this month to a showing theater lovers will love. In addition to the DSM’s Tony Awards, the display includes photos, Playbills and costumes.

Which shows? At the opening reception I attended, I spied items from such faves as “Mamma Mia!,” “Rent,” “Bob Fosse’s Dancin’,” and “Cabaret.”

If you want to make it a really great field trip, go ahead and book The Fairmont’s Broadway suite (www.fairmont.com/dallas).It’s filled with still more Broadway mementos.

Then while you’re thinking about how you love musicals and how you love cooler weather, make plans for another field trip. Tickets are on sale for “Shrek the Musical” which will hit The Music Hall at Fair Park Sept. 28 through Oct. 17.