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SXSW Dallas Edition: South By So What?! March 16

12 Mar

So what if you can’t make it to Austin for two weeks while certain friends or coworkers of yours are getting access into VIP parties and backstage privileges to live concerts? So what if they met a couple of artists and got free swag gear? And SO WHAT if you’re getting even more bitter about missing SXSW 2013 by reading this right after you proclaimed in 2012 that you WILL attend the annual mega tech-music festival next year? You’ll get over it. SOME-thing is better than nothing, and the something that happens to be WAY better than nothing is the 6th annual South By So What?! Music Festival being held right here in Dallas!

South By So What?! 2013 will be at QuikTrip Park on Saturday, March 16th with more than 80 bands on four stages. That’s right! Get your own local dosage of SXSW (Dallas Edition) without having to drive for 3 hours or hop the Mega Bus. Enjoy a nice mix of musical genres including hip hop, pop, indie rock, metal and more. Concessions will be available as well as a private parent’s lounge for those adult’s needing a more peaceful retreat. Dallas’ South By So What goes a step further to have early access, exclusive meet and greets, ticket bundles/packages, goodie bags and posters. Tickets start at $45.

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Maybe you’ve done the SXSW year after and year and are ready for something a little closer to home? Check out South By So What?! This weekend in Grand Prairie, and see how we do it in North Texas. Yep, your Spring Break in DFW just got a little bit better. By the way, SBSW Dallas is a Rain or Shine event, meaning the show WILL go on no matter what! (probably with the exception of tornadoes) Click here for ticket info!

QuickTrip Park
| 1600 Lone Star Parkway, Grand Prairie, TX 75050 |

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Texas Legends First Annual Black History Night

6 Feb

dallegendsThis Saturday night, Feb 9th, the Texas Legends partner with the Antonio Johnson Show and 855 Quick Dry to host their first annual “Black History Night”. The Texas Legends are the NBA Developmental League affiliate of the 2011 NBA World Champion Dallas Mavericks franchise and will take on the Cleveland Cavaliers affiliate during “Black History Night with the Legends”. The team has placed many an NBA hopeful and is the breeding ground for many more. Coached by former Maverick and University of Oklahoma standout Eduardo Najera, the Legends are well on their way to actualizing their prestigious moniker. The team’s first coach was legendary basketball coach Nancy Lieberman.

Teaming up with the Legends is radio revolutionist and entrepreneur Antonio Johnson. Johnson has been a force in radio and media since his arrival to the area in the late 90’s. Johnson’s latest venture has spotlighted a genre inside a genre that normally gets little attention (Gospel Rap). His show’s partnership with the Legends is doing the same for the African-American community in the Dallas/Fort Worth area, shining a light on often overlooked achievers in black communities, schools and businesses.

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To share in this monumental honor, the Legends will don “one of a kind” jerseys for the game. In addition to the commemorative jerseys, there will be appearances by NBA legend and Dallas Native Spud Webb and Marques Haynes to name a few. To this day, Webb is most commonly known for his dynamic feat of overcoming adversity and winning the 1986 Slam Dunk Competition at the NBA All-Star game. Webb the high flyer will be joined by the most dexterous dribbler, Marques Haynes of the Harlem Globetrotters. black-history-monthHaynes joined the team in 2011 and is an integral part of shaping the careers of these NBA hopefuls. Haynes’ career is not without laurels. Haynes was the first Globetrotter to be inducted into the Naismith Memorial Hall Basketball Hall of Fame and his #20 jersey is one of only five retired by the Globetrotters organization. With dribbling skills that influenced “Pistol Pete” Marovich and Bob Cousy, it can be said that Haynes is the greatest dribbler of all time!

The evening of honor will be spectacular! Selected jerseys will be available for purchase during an in-game silent auction. All proceeds from the auction will be given to charity. Five local Pastors have also been selected to take a half-court shot for the chance to win $10,000.legendplyr

Kudos to the Texas Legends and the Antonio Johnson Show for bringing this exceptional night to D-League basketball. Black History Night utilizes the fast paced game of basketball to pause and salute those locally who have made major league contributions to the area and people around them!

The game begins at 7pm and will air on TXA21 locally For ticket information, please call 214-469-0822 or click here.

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Gospel Music writer for the Examiner, Win Willis, is a musician and sound engineer from Fort Worth, Texas. Win Willis is a lover of all styles of music and loves to share and discuss music with other avid music lovers.

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Fall Block Party in One Arts Plaza Dallas – Oct 14th

7 Oct

Recently Mother Nature decided to slash our temperatures in half (making our usual lows higher than our average highs); the State Fair is open for business, and football season is in full effect with the Red River Rivalry and chaos at the Cowboy Stadium, which can only mean one thing – FALL is upon us! Even though we know this kind of cool weather could only last so long in Texas, we’ll enjoy it while we can. One way to do this is by having outdoor events to help our bodies adjust to the change in season before going into full shock. DFW Fall festivals are being planned all across the metroplex and the Dallas Arts District is no different. Sunday, October 14th they will be having a FALL Block Party at One Arts Plaza. From noon to 4pm North Texans of all ages can enjoy cinnamon flavored and pumpkin spiced treats, 5 featured plaza chefs and a variety of specialty food vendors. You can look forward to more than just tasty food though. There’s something new to look forward to each hour of the party. Take a look at the schedule for the 3rd Annual FALL Block Party in One Arts Plaza.


SUNDAY, OCTOBER 30TH

12:00pm
Creative Halloween Spirits: Cocktail competition

1:00pm
Live Swing Music performance by The Southland Swing Band

3:00pm
Dog Halloween Costume Contest



If you’d like to enter your doggy in the Halloween Costume Contest, on-site registration will take place at 2:00pm. Meanwhile, Paws in The City, DFW Rescue Me & the Greyhound Adoption League will all be there offering pet adoptions at the One Arts Plaza Fall Block Party.

Ring in the autumn season the right way! Head downtown for a block party that has it all, from the tasty delights of skilled Plaza chefs to pups in Halloween costumes. Enjoy some free samples, live music, crafts, more than 15 vendors and even luxury cars all on the plaza this Sunday at the 2012 Fall Block Party One Arts Plaza Dallas! Pets welcomed!

ONE ARTS PLAZA is located between Woodall Rogers Freeway and Highway 75 at Flora and Boll Streets.

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Addison Oktoberfest 2012

13 Sep

When you hear the word “Oktoberfest” what is the first thing to come to mind? (besides Beer..) Okay, what is the second thing that comes to mind? How about the livest German festival this side of the Atlantic Ocean – especially if it’s the Addison Oktoberfest! Can you believe 25 years have passed already? This month the city of Addison celebrates their 25th Anniversary of Oktoberfest so you know this one will be big! Oktoberfest in Addison can typically expect around 70,000 attendees and that doesn’t include our four-legged friends.

    Dates: SEPTEMBER 20 – 23

    Location: Addison Circle (4970 Addison Circle Drive, Addison)

    Parking: Find FREE Parking at NW corner of Dallas Pkw & Arapaho Rd


Our DFW festival may not last 16 days like the world-renown Oktoberfest in Munich, but it’s the closest you’re going to get to the real deal without a first-class ticket to Germany! Whenever fall starts to ease its way in to North Texas you can be sure to expect such DFW fall festivals like: Plano Balloon Fest, the State Fair of Texas, Grapefest, Fort Worth Music Festival and Oktoberfest!

If you’re new to it all, don’t be fooled by the name. “Oktober”fest is definitely held during mid September, every single year. Addison’s Oktoberfest is pretty well known in the country too. Oktoberfest of Addison has been rated by USA Today as one of the Top 10 in North America! I guess BIG TEX isn’t the ONLY one to be reckoned with!

Here are AT LEAST 8 GOOD REASONS YOU SHOULDN’T PASS UP OKTOBERFEST 2012:

  1. Affordable Admission – You can bring the whole family b/c tickets don’t go over $10. They’re $5 at Albertsons & kids under 4 get in FREE. PLUS Thursday evening is FREE for all!

  2. The Dachshund Parade and Races – On“Dach” Sunday wiener dogs are in the spotlight

  3. Sporthalle – an authentic Munich beer hall containing German food & beverages offered

  4. Schliss Addison/ Bowl Stage – 2 stages of live music and dancing

  5. The Addison Oktoberfest Run 5K/1M – Support Wipe Out Kids’ Cancer by racing, volunteering or donating

  6. “German Idol” – One-of-a-kind Yodeling competition

  7. A Pretzel Run Dog Agility Showcase – DAWG presents dogs of all breeds & sizes as they run an agility course that includes an 80 ft pretzel tunnel

  8. The 25th Anniversary Package – General admission, a commemorative 25th anniversary stein & $10 of food/beverage coupons

More Oktoberfest Attractions!

Specialty Food Vendors
Carnival rides
Family Fun Zone
Arts & Crafts Market
Bier Barrel Bowling (Sat)
Bier Barrel Rolling (Sat)
German Spelling Bee
Folk Dancing
Schnitzel


The 25th annual Addison Oktoberfest will kick off Thursday night with an official tapping of the Keg. Before you know it bier barrels will be rolling, weiner dogs racing, curly mustaches appearing and people you thought might be from here all of a sudden speaking in German! Some come for the drank, while others come for the food.

There’s so much to learn about the German culture and tons of activities for all ages, so just come and find out what the fuss is about! The 2012 Addison Oktoberfest is known to make North Texans more…….jovial, if you will. Tap into a keg of fun brewing with unfermented excitement!

HOURS / PRICES

Thursday 9/20
6:00pm – 11:00pm (FREE)

Friday 9/21
6:00pm – Midnight ($10)

Saturday 9/22
Noon – Midnight
($5 before 5pm) ($10 after 5pm)

Sunday 9/23
Noon – 5:00pm ($5)

ENTER TO WIN A FREE TRIP FOR TWO TO MUNICH OKTOBERFEST!!

Oktoberfest is the Schiznitzel!

2012 Oktoberfest | Addison Circle | 4970 Addison Circle Drive

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How Sweet the Sound 2012 Dallas [VIDEO RECAP]

11 Sep

How Sweet the Sound 2012 – Verizon Theatre in Grand Prairie, TX

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Grapefest 2012 Grapevine TX – September 13-16

9 Sep

In its 26th year Grapefest has “aged to perfection” being the largest wine festival in the Southwest. Not only is Grapevine’s Grapefest four days of family fun, but it also takes place in the historic downtown Grapevine. Whether you sip, savor, stomp or stay sober Grapefest offers plenty of earl y fall festivities for a variety of attendees – not just your North Texas wine connoisseurs. Get all the info on the 2012 Grapefest!

Dates: September 13 – 16

Location: Downtown Grapevine (636 S. Main Street, Grapevine 76051)

Tickets: Free Admission ALL Day Thursday & Friday until 5pm

  • Adults ($8)
  • Kids 6-12 / Seniors over 62 ($5)
  • Weekend Pass ($18)
  • Souvenir Pass ($23)

Tasty Festival Food


GRAPEFEST ATTRACTIONS

  • Culinary Pavilion
  • GrapeStomp
  • Wine Tasting

  • Vendors
  • Carnival & Midway
  • People’s Choice Wine
  • Vitners’ Auction Classic
  • GrapeFest Tennis Classic
  • Texas Wine Tribute
  • Kids Zone
  • Ice Carving Demonstrations


Bring your family out to the 2012 Grapefest in downtown Grapevine for everything festival-like from bubbly to bounce houses. Browse the wide variety of vendors and shop from tons of unique stores and craft retailers. The wine isn’t the only thing you might want to taste. Plenty of flavors can be sampled from the Culinary Pavilion with delicious foods and local restaurants set up at this traditional festival. Live entertainment can be found coming from about 4-5 different stages. Delightful music fills the air and ice carving demonstrations can be viewed Friday and Saturday at 5:30pm.

The 26th Annual Grapefest is an entire weekend of winery, carnival rides, live music and plenty of culture. Get over to this huge festival taking place for four days in Grapevine, Texas. Drinks won’t be the only thing brewing – fun and excitement are stirred into one special North Texas mix!

Grapefest 2012 Schedule
Thursday……..10:00am – 10:30pm
Friday…………..10:00am – 11:30pm
Saturday….…..10:00am – 11:30pm
Sunday……..…..11:00am – 6:00pm


GrapeStomp at GrapeFest

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Dayglow Tour 2012 Comes to Dallas | LIFE IN COLOR

8 Sep

The world’s largest paint party is sweeping the streets of Dallas September 15th! LIFE IN COLOR is an innovative show that brings paint, paint and more paint with high energy electronic music, dance and art. Witness eye-popping 3D visuals, live DJ’s, stilt walkers, aerial acts, fire shows and dance performers at this paint blast. The Dallas Dayglow Tour will take place at QuikTrip Park on Saturday, September 15th starting at 8:00pm. Featured artists include: Morgan Page, Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike and David Solano. Get your Day Glow tickets here, ranging from $49 to $92. You must be 17 years and older to attend. The 2012 E.N.D. (Electronic Never Dies) Tour will have Grand Prairie, Texas, more colorful than it ever was before when the largest paint party in the world hits North Texas!

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The Shops at Highland Village: Jazz at the Fountain – Tuesdays in June

3 Jun

The month of May might have ended but the jazz concert series at The Shops at Highland Village continue in June. With more live jazz performances by UNT faculty, alumni and students Jazz at the Fountain brings a lovely musical retreat to North Texas every Tuesday evening. The concerts are Free and open to the entire public. Each Tuesday from 7 to 9pm, the courtyard located between Chico’s and Patrizio’s hosts Jazz at the Fountain. Attendees are welcome to bring their lawn chairs and blankets and settle in for a night of jazz right in the midst of south Denton county’s luxurious open air shopping centers. Boxed picnic dinners are available from Potbellys and Corner Bakery or enjoy a delicious Italian meal from Patrizio right next door. The music will follow you no matter where you go.

The Shops at Highland Village are located at the Northwest corner of FM 2499 and FM 407.

(EVERY Tuesday, weather permitting)

Check out the JUNE 2012 LINEUP!

June 7: James Riggs Quartet

June 12: Luke Brimhall Quartet

June 19: Adam Huteson

June 26: Pete Clagett Quartet

The Shops at Highland Village
1701 Shoal Creek
Suite 245
Highland Village, TX 75077

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Big Taste of Fort Worth 2012

22 Apr

The Barrett Havran Memorial Big Taste of Fort Worth benefiting Big Brothers Big Sisters will take place Sunday, April 29th at The Omni Fort Worth. Big Taste of Forth Worth has been Tarrant County’s premiere food and wine tasting event featuring the finest gourmet cuisine of Tarrant County restaurants while benefiting the children of the community for the last 30 years. In addition to find food and wines, there is an auction and live entertainment. From 4:30pm – 8:30pm the Omni hotel will showcase food and drinks from popular participating eateries like Blue Mesa Grill, Reata, Café Brazil, Cantina Laredo, Fireside Pies, The Tavern, MICHAEL’s, Nothing Bundt Cakes, Simply Fondue and The Grille at the Harbor on Possom Kingdom Lake, just to name a few.

TICKETS
Tickets to BIG TASTE of Ft. Worth are $100 and $175 for VIP Wine Tasting/Main Tasting for each individual.

The 2012 Barrett Havran Memorial Big Taste of Fort Worth hosts an extensive silent auction with some amazing items. The featured auction items cover all categories from food & wine, sports memorabilia and art/photography to health & beauty and cool stuff for the home & garden. Get a preview of some of the exclusive items being auctioned off for the BIG TASTE.

If you have a restaurant or winery that would like to be a part of this awesome benefit for Big Brothers Big Sisters contact taste@bbbstx.org. It is absolutely free for restaurants and wineries to participate!

The 2012 Barrett Havran Memorial Big Taste of Fort Worth also has celebrity judges: Jim Douglas (WFAA Senior Reporter), Gene & Julie Gates (103.7 KVIL’s The Gene & Julie Show), Mayor Betsy Price & Tom Price (Mayor of Ft. Worth), Jeff & Kim Halstead (Police Chief of Fort Worth), June Naylor (Food/travel journalist & culinary tour/event planner) and Kathryne Bosco & Minh Nguyen (Elite Yelpers).

Come hungry and with an empty belly to the Omni Sunday April 29th for a Texas Sized taste worthy to write home about! You’ll be supporting a great cause too! Click here to purchase tickets.

2012 BIG TASTE OF FORT WORTH SCHEDULE

VIP Wine Tasting presented by Englander
4:30PM – 6:00PM

Main Tasting
6:00PM – 8:30PM

The Omni Fort Worth
1300 Houston Street
Fort Worth, TX 76012

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2012 Art on the Greene Arts Festival in Arlington

18 Mar

Come to Richard Green Linear Park March 23-25, 2012, for Art on the Greene Arts Festival. The Free three-day festival features some of the finest artists and live local entertainment. The inaugural event will take place all between The Ballpark in Arlington and the Cowboys Stadium. Home of the Caelum Moor Sculptures by artist Norm Hines, Richard Greene Linear Park will host artists of all different categories: painting, photography, ceramics, jewelry, glass, mixed media, sculpture, wood and metal.

Here are some of the groups/bands confirmed for 2012 Arts On the Greene:

    – UTA Jazz Orchestra
    – Soul Sacrafice
    – Ming Fishtrap
    – Andrea Dawson
    – Nightbird
    – Ray Tarantino
    – Jace Bersin Trio
    – Ray Tarantino


Click here for a schedule of the musical performances.

Jon Dillon and 92.5 KZPS will be Live on location at Art on the Greene Friday from 3-7pm to bring in the Weekend Party.

If you’re in the Arlington area and looking for something fun and free to do this weekend, stop by Richard Greene Linear Park for some great music and art. Spring is upon us so the weather is good for this type of event.

Feel free to bring lawn chairs and blankets to Art on the Greene festival. While coolers and ice chests aren’t allowed in the park, food vendors will be on site offering drinks and eats for sale.

Both parking and admission are free for this Event!

Art on the Greene Schedule
Friday, 3/23………..3pm-11pm
Saturday 3/24……..11am – 11pm
Sunday 3/25………..11am – 5pm

Richard Greene Linear Park
1601 E. Randol Mill Road
Arlington, TX 76011

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