Posted by Callie
Mon, 28 Jan 2008 03:53:00 GMT
Here are some top picks for live music entertainment for the upcoming weeks in Dallas, Texas. Great music acts can be found playing everywhere this February in the Dallas area…you can experience some great local bands such as Fatty Lumpkin, Centro-matic, and Congratulations..or see some other great bands. I highly recommend checking out Lotus, Pnuma Trio, and Built to Spill... Go out and enjoy some live music!!!
01/31/08 :: Thursday
Granada Theater Dallas, TX
02/01/08 :: Friday
Granada Theater Dallas, TX
- Super Furry Animals
- The Fiery Furnaces
- Holy Fuck
House Of Blues Dallas, TX
- Yonder Mountain String Band
02/02/08 :: Saturday
Palladium Ballroom/Loft Dallas, TX
- Band of Horses
- Cass McCombs
- Tyler Ramsey
Granada Theater Dallas, TX
- Sierra Leone’s Refugee All Stars
02/03/08 :: Sunday
House Of Blues Dallas, TX
- Flogging Molly
- The Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band
- Dusty Rhodes and the River Band
02/07/08 :: Thursday
House Of Blues Dallas, TX
02/14/08 :: Thursday
Granada Theater Dallas, TX
02/15/08 :: Friday
Sons of Hermann Hall Dallas, TX
The Boiler Room Denton, TX
- Congratulations
- Fatty Lumpkin
02/22/08 :: Friday
House Of Blues Dallas, TX
- G. Love & Special Sauce
- Tristan Prettyman
03/01/08 :: Saturday
Ridglea Theater Ft. Worth, TX
03/08/08 :: Saturday
Granada Theater Dallas, TX
Hailey’s
Denton, TX
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Posted by Callie
Wed, 05 Dec 2007 05:16:00 GMT
The holiday festivities have already started. In between the shopping and planning, take time with your family to enjoy the wonderful sights and sounds around the Dallas metroplex.
HOLIDAY EVENTS 2007
Sundays between Nov. 25 – Dec. 31, 2007
Every Sunday between Nov. 25 and Dec. 31, you can enjoy an afternoon full of holiday-related activities. Kids can pet real, live reindeer or have their pictures taken with Santa Claus in the jolly man’s reindeer-powered sleigh. Go for a ride on a horse-drawn carriage, navigate a 100-tree Christmas tree maze, view a holiday figurine collection, hear choir groups and other musicians perform holiday songs and meet costumed characters such as Frosty the Snowman and Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer.
November 15 – January 5, 2008
Gaylord Texan’s popular ICE! exhibit will feature 2 million pounds of ice, hand-carved by visiting artisans from Harbin, China. In addition to previous favorites, visitors of the 14,000-square-foot exhibit will discover a three-level ice slide, a gingerbread family, penguins, a walk-through Nativity scene, and much, much more.
November 23 – January 01, 2008
Main Street between Third and Fourth streets
Sundance Square Sparkles with the Spirit of the Season!
The signs of Christmas surround you this season in Sundance Square – from the spirited holiday music that fills the air to the festively decorated and lighted downtown buildings. Visitors will marvel at the magnificient 56-foot Christmas tree adorned with thousands of sparkling lights, glistening snowflakes and bright red ornaments that seems to rise magically from the red brick Main Street.
November 23 – January 2, 2008
Light shows nightly 5:30-10:00 pm
Friday and Saturday 5:30-9:30 Weekend Schedule of Events include Santa, Carriage Rides, Model Railroad Trains, Santa’s Gift Shop, Outdoor Movies
Carriage rides will be from 5:30-9:30 pm every Thursday through Sunday in December beginning Dec. 6th, as well as December 31, 2007 and Jan. 1, 2008. The cost is $6 per person.
Posted in Food, Music, Art, Fashion | Tags 2007, christmas, dallas, events, holiday, lights, texas, winter | 9 comments
Posted by Callie
Thu, 15 Feb 2007 21:24:00 GMT
Empty Bowls
The Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center
February 16, 2007 11 A.M – 1 P.M
The 8th annual Empty Bowls luncheon combines delicious cuisine with handmade art – all to benefit the North Texas Food Bank’s hunger relief efforts. For a ticket donation of $25, luncheon guests can enjoy any of the soups, breads and desserts provided by over a dozen select restaurants (like Veuve, Kitchen 1924, and Bread Winners ) and go home with a hand crafted bowl created by an area artisan.
Posted in Food, Music | Tags benefit, dallas, empty bowls, events, luncheon | 7 comments
Posted by Callie
Thu, 01 Feb 2007 13:19:00 GMT
Martin Gallery Mixer
The owner opens his space (and bar) to all single people looking to connect with that special someone.
Friday, Feb. 2 7-10 pm @ Christopher Martin Gallery
1933 Cedar Springs Rd., Dallas (214-880-9667).
Wild About Harry’s New Flavor Contest
Enter your custard idea for a chance to have it sold on-site with all proceeds going to the Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children. Custard ideas must be submitted by Feb. 14, 2007 to compete in the contest.
Wild About Harry’s, 3113 Knox St., Knox/Henderson (214-520-3113).
Needless Necessities Contributes to Sister to Sister
Needless Necessities will contribute 5% of all their February sales to the Dallas chapter of Sister to Sister, an organization dedicated to teaching women about heart disease.
Needless Necessities, 2926 N. Henderson Ave., Knox/Henderson (214-824-0700).
Bill Clinton Speaks at Nokia Theater
President Clinton is a powerful voice for progress as he shares his unique insights and observations with audiences around the world. In his speeches, President Clinton describes the challenge of globalization, emphasizes our growing interdependence, and points the way toward a common future based on shared goals and values. You can be a part of this special evening with President William Jefferson Clinton at NOKIA Theatre at Grand Prairie on Thursday, February 8 at 7:30 pm. A moderated question and answer session will follow.
Tickets are available through ticketmaster, ticket prices: $39, $75, $175
Nokia Theatre At Grand Prairie, Grand Prairie, TX
Thursday, Feb 8, 2007 07:30 PM
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Posted by Callie
Wed, 17 Jan 2007 20:48:00 GMT
Here is a list of notable performances happeing this weekend and beyond in the Dallas area. Warm up to some great artists that will have you up and on your feet, moving and shaking in no time!!
01/18/07 :: Thursday
- Lakewood Bar & Grill Dallas, TX
01/19/07 :: Friday
- Gypsy Tea Room & Ballroom Dallas, TX
- Granada Theater Dallas, TX
01/20/07 :: Saturday
- Granada Theater Dallas, TX
- The Bone Dallas, TX
- A Partial Freakout
- Moving Matter
01/21/07 :: Sunday
- Gypsy Tea Room & Ballroom Dallas, TX
- Gilley’s Dallas Dallas, TX
- Robert Randolph & The Family Band
- Amos Lee
01/25/07 :: Thursday
- Granada Theater Dallas, TX
- New Riders of The Purple Sage
Their long-awaited return has fans in a psychedelic/country head spin. Guitarist David Nelson and pedal steel wizard Buddy Cage will represent the NRPS catalog along with Michael Falzarano (guitar, mandolin and vocals), Johnny Markowski (drums and vocals) and Ron Penque (bass and vocals). You may recognize Falzarano from Hot Tuna, Markowski from Stir Fried and Penque from Melvin Seals and JGB.
01/26/07 :: Friday
- Bass Performance Hall Fort Worth, TX
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Posted by Callie
Thu, 04 Jan 2007 13:33:00 GMT
Holly Johnson Gallery – John Adelman: Drawings
HOLLY JOHNSON GALLERY
John Adelman: Drawings
Opening Reception :: Friday, January 5, 6 – 8 pm
John Adelman: Drawings exhibition will continue through February 10, 2007.
A recent MFA graduate from UNT Denton, Adelman has been included in numerous group shows around the state.
Holly Johnson Gallery :: 1411 Dragon Street :: Dallas, Texas 75207
Located in the Dallas Design District at 1411 Dragon Street, the nearly 6000 square foot gallery specializes in contemporary art in all media by emerging, mid-career, and established artists. The gallery’s varied exhibition program reflects a broad range of twentieth century ideas appealing to collectors with diverse interests.
Marty Walker Gallery – Elemental
MARTY WALKER GALLERY
ELEMENTAL
New work by Andrew Bennett, Robert Boland, Rupert Deese, Tom Orr and Jay Shinn
Opening Reception:: Friday, January 5, 6 – 8 pm
Elemental will be viewable through February 10, 2007
Marty Walker Gallery presents Elemental, a group exhibition featuring works by five contemporary artists whose work integrates the elements of earth, wood, fire, water, and metal as its primary material and conceptual focus.
Marty Walker Gallery :: 2135 Farrington Street :: Dallas, Texas 75207
Photographs Do Not Bend Gallery – George Krause: Sfumato Portraits
Photographs Do Not Bend Gallery
George Krause: Sfumato Portraits
Opening Reception:: Friday, January 5, 6 – 8 pm
PDNB Gallery new location! 1202 Dragon Street, Suite 103
This exhibition will continue through February 10.
Krause shows his new Sfumato portraits, which have the light source coming in at the back of the head, producing a strange effect.
Conduit Gallery
CONDUIT GALLERY
Robert Jessup/Matt Clark Project Room: Christian Pitt
Main Gallery: Matt Clark Recent Paintings and Robert Jessup Floating, Falling
Project Room: Christian Pitt Monsters in the Living Room
Opening reception for the artists :: Friday, January 5, 6 – 8 PM
The exhibition through February 10, 2007
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Posted by Callie
Thu, 14 Dec 2006 17:16:00 GMT
Sorta has been around and rocking since 2000 and most recently added Dallas music fixture Chris Holt to the band’s already stellar lineup. You can catch them this Friday at the Granada Theater, Sorta is playing with Salim Nourallah and the Noise and the Heathens out of Austin.
Moving Matter was bred in Fort Collins, CO and is now thriving in Austin, TX, this blast-fusion-trio has been using music to start stage fires since 1999. Moving Matter experiments and moves their music through the genres of rock, jazz, funk and trance. See them live this Friday at Lakewood Bar & Grill, also performing are Darryl Lee Rush and Fatty Lumpkin.
Here are some more top picks for live music entertainment this month in Dallas, Texas. Enjoy your weekend!!
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Posted by Callie
Tue, 12 Dec 2006 17:04:00 GMT
NEW YEARS NATION – DALLAS
NEW YEARS NATION – DALLAS
Metro Grill Dallas
4425 North Central Expressway, Dallas, TX
Sunday, December 31, 2006 9:00 PM – 2:00 AM
New York City’s Hottest New Year’s Eve Party Comes to Dallas
This New Year’s Eve, more than 4,000 young professionals in five major cities will join together for the best party in the nation. All five venues will be connected via satellite, so partygoers in each city can see what’s happening nationwide.
5 CITIES- 3 TIME ZONES- 1 OUTRAGEOUS PARTY @ METRO GRILL
Featuring:
- 9PM – 2AM (Doors open at 8:30PM)
- 5-Hour Premium Open Bar
- Champagne Reception Upon Arrival
- Champagne Toast at Midnight
- Passed Hors D’Oeuvres and Food Stations (Served between 9 and 11PM)
- 3 DJs
- Live Webcast Connecting All 5 Cities
- 21+
Ticket prices:
- General Admission: $125 per person
- VIP: $200 per person
- VIP guests will enjoy a separate entrance, additional food stations, a private bar and a separate DJ and dance floor.
NEW YEARS EVE BALL
The Sans Souci Dallas
1055 Regal Row, Suite 1200, Dallas
Sunday, December 31, 2006 8:00 PM – 2:00 AM
New Years Eve Ball
This is the number one party night of the year! Tonight is the night to put on your sexy best, your semi-formal wear, bring your erotic attitude, and come bring in 2007 with all of your friends on the last & first night of the year. If you have not been to one of our New Years party, you simply can’t miss this one.
Members Reservation begin on Wednesday, December 6th.
- $60 per couple / $120 for 4-seater table.
- $15 for Single Ladies *
Non-Members Reservation begin on Wednesday, December 20th
- $70 per couple / $140 for 4-seater table.
- $20 for Single Ladies *
Night of the event admission, Sunday December 31st
- Couple – $80 SRO
- Single Ladies – $25 *SRO
NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY
NEW YEAR’S PARTY
Obar 1602 Main Street Ste B
Dallas, TX
sunday december 31, 2006
8:00pm – whenever
We advise that you make a reservation for yourself or reserve a table for an entire group of friends. Single reservations will enjoy admission to obar, a toast at midnight and party favors. Table reservations really enjoy the class of obar. With a table for up to 10 people, obar will provide all of the perks that single reservations enjoy plus two (2) bottles of Grey Goose vodka and one (1) bottle of champagne.
Tickets:
- $50 per person / $1000 per table – reserved
- $75 per person the night of the event
NEW YEAR’S EVE!
Poor David’s Pub
1313 S. Lamar St.
Dallas, TX
Sunday, December 31, 2006
Live music entertainment by Jayson Bales and The Revival – Copperwound, Blackheart Society
One FREE toast Champagne & blackeye peas at midnight…
Tickets:
SPECIAL NEW YEARS EVE w/
BENNY BENASSI
NEW YEAR”S EVE PARTY! Benny Benassi @ Lizard Lounge
Lizard Lounge
2424 Swiss Ave @ Good Latimer
Dallas, TX
Sunday, December 31, 2006 8:00pm – 4:00am
TIckets:
THE MASK 2007 – New Year’s Eve Masquerade Ball
Gypsy Tea Room
2548 Elm Street
Dallas, TX
Sunday, December 31, 2006 9:30pm – whenever
Live music by Hendrick and DJ KP starts spinning at Midnight. Admission, Gift Bags, Valet, Coat Check, 2 Premium Beverages of Choice, Music and Fun!
Tickets:
NEW YEAR’S EVE CELEBRATION
Arcodoro & Pomodoro
2708 Routh Street
Dallas, TX
Sunday, December 31, 2006
Two Seatings:
• Early seating (from 6:00 – 7:15) if you plan to celebrate New Year’s elsewhere
• Later seating from 9:00 and on for those who plan to celebrate midnight with us at Arcodoro & Pomodoro
Menu:
• The a la carte menu will incorporate Chef de Cuisine Francesco Farris’ favorite dishes of 2006 with highlights of what is to come in 2007
Entertainment:
• For the festive later night crowd our live DJ will be spinning the latest sounds of Europe and Latin America. Party favors will be provided for extra fun. We invite our guests to join our staff as we dance into the wee hours to bring in 2007 in true Arcodoro & Pomodoro spirit.
Extras:
• Our full menu of champagne or sparkling wines can be pre-ordered for your midnight toast
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Posted by Callie
Mon, 11 Dec 2006 22:27:00 GMT
Dallas Mavericks vs Los Angeles Lakers
American Airlines Center
December 13, 2006
It’s gonna be a showdown! Mavs over the Lakers! Yeah baby! Game starts at 8:30 pm!
American Airlines Center
2500 Victory Ave.
Dallas, TX 75219
214-222-3687
Dallas Mavericks vs Los Angeles Clippers
American Airlines Center
December 22, 2006
Lets get some fouls on the clipping Clippers! Win Mavs! Game starts at 7:30 pm!
American Airlines Center
2500 Victory Ave.
Dallas, TX 75219
214-222-3687
Dallas Cowboys vs. Philadelphia Eagles
Texas Stadium
December 25, 2006
Happy Holidays Cowboy Fans!! Dallas Cowboys play the Philadelphia Eagles at Texas Stadium. Game starts at 4pm.
Texas Stadium
2401 East Airport Freeway
Irving, TX 75062
214-253-6060
Dallas Mavericks vs Charlotte Bobcats
American Airlines Center
December 26, 2006
Lets turn these Bobcats into kittys! Go Mavs! Game starts at 7:30 pm!!
Dallas Cowboys vs. Detroit
Texas Stadium
December 31, 2006
Happy New Years Eve!! Dallas Cowboys play the Detroit Lions at Texas Stadium. Game starts at Noon.
Texas Stadium
2401 East Airport Freeway
Irving, TX 75062
214-253-6060
AT&T New Year’s Parade
Dallas Arts District
December 31, 2006
This parade will help celebrate Downtown Dallas revitalization while welcoming thousands of visitors to Dallas for the annual AT&T Cotton Bowl Classic. The family-friendly afternoon parade will begin on Ross Avenue from the Arts District to the West End and will be followed by AT&T Cotton Bowl pep rallies in Downtown Dallas. 3 pm.
AT&T Cotton Bowl Classic
Cotton Bowl at Fair Park
January 1, 2007
Nebraska Cornhuskers vs. Auburn Tigers
There’s nothing quite like the excitement and atmosphere that surrounds the AT&T Cotton Bowl Classic. Few athletic events in America have more history and tradition, and for this, our 71st Classic, Texas hopes to bring the best in hospitality.
The 2007 AT&T Cotton Bowl Classic will be nationally televised on FOX, and kickoff is set for 10:40 a.m. on January 1st.
Cotton Bowl at Fair Park
1300 Robert B. Cullum Boulevard
Dallas, TX 75210
888-792-2635
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Posted by Callie
Mon, 11 Dec 2006 21:15:44 GMT
Holiday at the Arboretum
Dallas Arboretum
November 25, 2006 – December 31, 2006
Holiday visitors will be enchanted with seasonal events at the Arboretum, including the acclaimed exhibit, The Artistry of the Nativity. This unique display features 500 crèches from around the world depicting different cultural interpretations of the nativity. Bring your family and enjoy a variety of festivities and merriment with Family Fun Sundays and horse-drawn carriage rides.
Dallas Arboretum
8525 Garland Road
Dallas, TX 75218
214-515-6500
The Nutcracker
Bass Performance Hall
December 1, 2006 – December 17, 2006
A Texas Ballet Theater favorite since the late 1960s, The Nutcracker is a holiday tradition that inspires memories that last a lifetime. Artistic Director Ben Stevenson brings a sense of play to his staging of the perennial story of Clara, whose Nutcracker Prince takes her to the Land of Snow and Kingdom of Sweets for a feast and dancing by mirlitons, Madame Bonbonaire and her children, the waltzing flowers and the Sugar Plum Fairy. Campbell Baird’s vivid costumes are set against backdrops that include Texas Ballet Theater’s legendary enchanted sleigh making its way through snow falling on both the dancers and the audience. $18-$74.
Bass Performance Hall
4th and Calhoun Streets
Fort Worth, TX 76102
877-828-9200
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever
Dallas Children’s Theater – Rosewood Center for Family Arts
December 1, 2006 – December 17, 2006
Dallas Children’s Theater – Rosewood Center for Family Arts
5938 Skillman
Dallas, TX 75231
214-740-0051
Kimberly-Clark Presents a Christmas Carol
Dallas Theater Center
November 24, 2006 – December 24, 2006
Filled with glorious music and dance, A Christmas Carol is the perfect gift for the entire family. The old tale of Ebenezer Scrooge comes to life on stage at the Dallas Theater Center. For over 20 years Dallas Theater Center’s production of Dickens’ holiday classic has touched audiences of all ages with its message of hope and redemption. Adapted for the stage by Richard Hellesen; original music and lyrics written or adapted from traditional sources by David de Berry.
Dallas Theater Center
3636 Turtle Creek
Dallas, TX 75219
214-522-8499
Symphony of Toys
Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center
December 13, 2006
This annual concert traditionally includes a performance of “Toy Symphony” by Leopold Mozart with Conservatory Chamber Orchestra and invited guest performing on toy instruments as written in the score. Admission is free and the audience members are requested to bring a new unwrapped toy, which will be distributed, in collaboration with Santa’s Helpers Toy Drive to needy children in the area. 7:30 pm.
Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center
2301 Flora St.
Suite 100
Dallas, TX 75201 214-670-3600
Hope! A Christmas Celebration
Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center
December 14, 2006 – December 23, 2006
Come out and sing-along with your holiday favorites and enjoy Christmas classics by the NorthPark Center and Dallas Symphony Orchestra as they unite to present you with the best holiday concert of the year! 7:30pm or 2:30 pm.
Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center
2301 Flora St.
Suite 100
Dallas, TX 75201 214-670-3600
The Nutcracker
Music Hall at Fair Park
December 19, 2006 – December 23, 2006
A Texas Ballet Theater favorite since the late 1960s, The Nutcracker is a holiday tradition that inspires memories that last a lifetime. Artistic Director Ben Stevenson brings a sense of play to his staging of the perennial story of Clara, whose Nutcracker Prince takes her to the Land of Snow and Kingdom of Sweets for a feast and dancing by mirlitons, Madame Bonbonaire and her children, the waltzing flowers and the Sugar Plum Fairy. Campbell Baird’s vivid costumes are set against backdrops that include Texas Ballet Theater’s legendary enchanted sleigh making its way through snow falling on both the dancers and the audience. $18-$74.
Music Hall at Fair Park
909 First Avenue
At Parry Avenue
Dallas, TX 75210
877-828-9200
Holly Jolly Trolley Holiday Lights Tour
Grapevine Historic District
December 17, 2006
Come ride in comfort and enjoy a fun-filled, festive trip to enjoy Christmas on Main Street in Grapevine including some of the prettiest holiday decorations in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. Trips depart the InterContinental Hotel Addison at 1 pm and return at approximately 7 pm. All trips depart The Wyndham Arlington at 1:15 pm and return at approximately 6:45 pm. Please call 214-988-3000 for reservations.
Adult tickets – $30.00 with North Pole Express / $20 Without North Pole Express
Children tickets – $25.00 with North Pole Express / $15.00 Without North Pole Express
Grapevine Historic District
Main Street & Dallas Road
Grapevine, TX 76051
214-988-3000
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