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Dallas, Texas :: Upcoming Music Events

Callie — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 21:53:00 -0500

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

Lotus
Telepath

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

Victor Wooten

02/14/08 :: Thursday

Granada Theater Dallas, TX

The Pnuma Trio
Moving Matter

02/15/08 :: Friday

Sons of Hermann Hall Dallas, TX

The Paper Chase

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

Built to Spill
Meat Puppets

03/08/08 :: Saturday

Granada Theater Dallas, TX

Centro-matic

Hailey’s Denton, TX

Beach House
Papercuts

Holiday 2007 Events in Dallas (DFW)

Callie — Tue, 04 Dec 2007 23:16:00 -0500

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

Holiday at the Arboretum Dallas, TX

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.

ICE! at Gaylord Texan in Grapevine, Tx

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.

Fort Worth Christmas Tree @ Sundance Square

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.

Christmas in the Square Frisco, TX

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.

North Texas Food Bank: Empty Bowls

Callie — Thu, 15 Feb 2007 15:24:00 -0500

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.

What's Happening Around Town

Callie — Thu, 01 Feb 2007 07:19:00 -0500

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

Did someone say Flux Capacitor?

Callie — Tue, 30 Jan 2007 12:19:00 -0500

Delorean Motors lists the “Flux Capacitor” on their online parts store. You can get your very own Flux Capacitor!! I think you know what this means.

Delorean Moter Company

Just click the link, and search for Flux, or Flux Capacitor, and wham-o there it is Part number: 18851985 Flux Capacitor and now your asking, “great I got the flux but what about generating 1.21 gigawatts?” Fear not my friend they offer the Mr. Fusion Home Reactor (19852015A) as well!

They don’t take money, they don’t take fame. You don’t need no credit card to ride this train.

Customized Billboards for Mini Cooper Owners

Callie — Tue, 30 Jan 2007 09:32:00 -0500

Mini Cooper Billboards Know Your Name

Starting today, Mini USA will begin delivering custom messages to Cooper owners on digital billboards in four cities. The billboards can identify the owners based on a RFID chip embedded in their key fob.

The messages are based on the personal questionnaires owners filled out. So, for drivers like Jim, a chef in San Francisco, he might receive the following note: “Jim, the special of the day is speed.” The signs, posted in San Francisco, New York, Miami, and Chicago, will encourage drivers to upgrade to a feature on their wish list, so boards read, “You’ve earned your GPS system.” Mini owners will even be wished a happy birthday on their special day. More than 1,000 Mini owners who signed up to receive “an ever-changing array of unique, personal, playful and unexpected messages” are the guinea pigs for the experiment.

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Dallas, Texas :: Upcoming Music Events

Callie — Wed, 17 Jan 2007 14:48:00 -0500

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
- Forgotten Space
- Fatty Lumpkin

01/19/07 :: Friday

Gypsy Tea Room & Ballroom Dallas, TX
- Will Hoge
- The Drams

Granada Theater Dallas, TX
- King Zero

01/20/07 :: Saturday

Granada Theater Dallas, TX
- Jeff Tweedy

The Bone Dallas, TX
- A Partial Freakout
- Moving Matter

01/21/07 :: Sunday

Gypsy Tea Room & Ballroom Dallas, TX
- Carbon Leaf
- The Cut*Off

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
- Bruce Hornsby

WSP Spring 2007 Tour Dates

Callie — Tue, 16 Jan 2007 16:24:00 -0500

Coming off a very successful New Year’s Eve run which marked Widespread Panic’s 15th sold out show at Philips Arena, the band has announced dates for Spring 2007. Easing in to the tour at Langerado the band travels to Texas on March 23 as they stick relatively close to home ending in Alabama on April 28.

Widespread Panic Spring Tour 2007

03.11 | Langerado Music Festival | Sunrise, FL

03.23 | Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion | The Woodlands, TX

03.24 | Nokia Live | Grand Prairie, TX

03.25 | Brady Theater | Tulsa, OK

03.27 | Uptown Theater | Kansas City, MO

03.28 | Uptown Theater | Kansas City, MO

03.30 | SIU Arena | Carbondale, IL

03.31 | Playhouse Square | Cleveland, OH

04.01 | Palace Theatre | Albany, NY

04.03 | Landmark Theater | Richmond, VA

04.04 | Hippodrome | Baltimore, MD

04.06 | Warner Theatre | Washington, DC

04.07 | Warner Theatre | Washington, DC

04.10 | Benedum Center | Pittsburgh, PA

04.11 | The Louisville Palace | Louisville, KY

04.13 | Asheville Civic Center | Asheville, NC

04.14 | Von Braun | Huntsville, AL

04.15 | Township Auditorium | Columbia, SC

04.17 | Tennessee Theatre | Knoxville, TN

04.18 | Tennessee Theatre | Knoxville, TN

04.20 | ALLTEL Pavilion at | Walnut Creek Raleigh, NC

04.21 | ALLTEL Pavilion at | Walnut Creek Raleigh, NC

04.27 | The Wharf | Orange Beach, AL

04.28 | The Wharf | Orange Beach, AL

06.09 | Wakarusa | Clinton Lake State Park | Lawrence, KS

Ticket Info for Texas Shows!!

3.23.07 Woodlands Pavilion

Widespread Online Ticketing [WOT] pre-sale 1/23-1/26

Public On sale: 1/27/07 @ 10am CST

3.24.07 Nokia Theatre

Widespread Online Ticketing [WOT] pre-sale 1/30-2/1

Public On sale: 2/2/07 $34.00 GA $34.00 Rsvd

Professional and Eco-Friendly

Callie — Sun, 07 Jan 2007 16:00:19 -0500

Motherboard Gifts offers recycled products to display and store your business cards. Both the business card case and the business card caddy are made from recycled circuit boards. These devices let you keep your professional look with your eco-friendly vibe.

Business Card Case – ( $24.99) Created from recycled circuit boards is slim and holds about 15 cards.

Business Card Caddy – ($11.99) Created from recycled circuit boards and available in 3 different colors!

Upcoming Art Gallery Events :: Dallas, Texas

Callie — Thu, 04 Jan 2007 07:33:00 -0500

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