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Bastille on Bishop | The Largest French Festival in Dallas

7 Jul

On July 14th the 4th Annual Bastille on Bishop comes to the Bishop Arts District. Celebrate the French culture with other North Texas between 6pm and 10pm with outdoor markets, wine tastings, local celebrity chefs, live music, dancing and more! Admission to the Bastille on Bishop Festival is FREE. Bishop Arts District’s Bastille on Bishop honors the rich French history found in Dallas by promoting history, culture, art and spirit of a nation that helped form an early identity of the French.

Go Oak Cliff sponsors this 3-block party of everything French next Sunday.

Take a look at what Bastille on Bishop is all about in this video from last year’s festival!





Bishop Arts District | N. Bishop Avenue at Davis, Dallas, TX 75208

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Dallas Mavericks 2013 NBA Draft Party at House of Blues – June 27

27 Jun

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Join the Mavs and ESPN Dallas tonight (Thursday, June 27th) for the Official Dallas Mavericks Draft Party! See who the Mavs will pick up and who all the other teams will pick up LIVE at House of Blues Dallas. You’ll get to enjoy great food and drinks with other NBA/Mavs fans as we get a look into our future pick for the 2013-14 NBA season. Feel free to sport your Mavs gear or just come however. The Mavs Dancers, ManiAACs and voice of the Mavs, Chuck Cooperstein, will all be there for the party!

Date
Thursday, June 27th

Time
6:00pm – 9:00pm

Address
House of Blues
2200 N. Lamar Street
Dallas, TX 75202

Tonight enter to win prizes including autographed merchandise, tickets to Mavs games next season, and a suite!
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Bishop Arts District: Neighborfood presented by Dishcrawl – June 29

18 Jun

If you love food as much as we do, then you’ll appreciate the Neighborfood Event coming up at the end of the month in the Dallas Bishop Arts District. Saturday, June 29th, marks the day in which eight Bishop Arts restaurants will partner up with Dishcrawl to help benefit local charities by giving foodies exactly what they want: access to MORE delicious food. Attendees can purchase an entry ticket that includes food at a participating restaurant and drink specials. More than one ticket can be purchased of course!
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Proceeds from Neighborfood 2013 will go towards the North Texas Food Bank, United Way of Tarrant County, The Family Place, Color Me Empowered, the Scottish Rite Hospital for Children, American Red Cross North TX Region, Operation Finally Home and the Cancer Support Community of North Texas. That’s a LOT of charities!

The following Dallas eateries are participating in Neighborfood 2013:

  • 303 Grill
  • Café Brazil
  • Dude, Sweet Chocolate
  • Espumosso Caffee
  • La Original Michioavana
  • Taqueria
  • Whitehall Exchange
  • Waldron Lodge



    • TICKETS
    $10 (now) $15 (day of)
    General Admission tickets include on food ticket, which is for the tasting of a special dish at one restaurant. More food (& beverage) tickets are available at the event for $5 each.

    Admission for children is Free, but they will need a ticket for eating. One ticket might be able to take care of two kids when it comes to the food sharing.

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    Heya, Wilson

    Like a good neighbor, Bishop Arts is always there…..with tasty food and businesses wanting to do good.

    For even more information on this event visit http://www.dishcrawl.com.

    Bishop Arts District | 500 N Bishop Avenue, Dallas 75208

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    Dallas Arts District Summer Block Party 2013

    15 Jun

    If you missed the Spring Block party then here’s your opportunity for another night of FUN in the Dallas Arts District to celebrate the onset of summer! On Friday, June 21st, North Texans will gather in the Arts District for the Summer Block Party which is an annual event that includes all of the following programs: Crow Collection After Dark (3rd Friday of the month), Late Night at the Dallas Museum of Art and ‘Til Midnight at the Nasher Sculpture Center, which means FREE general admission to all!

    Party late into the night with other North Texans and explore all of the live performances, artwork, food trucks, music and film that the DAD has to offer!

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  • FOOD TRUCKS (6PM – 12AM)
  • INSTAGRAM CHALLENGE (7PM – 9 PM)
  • ASIAN THEMED PERFORMANCES & ART ACTIVITES AT THE CROW COLLECTION (6PM – 12AM)
  • MOVIES & MUSIC IN THE GARDEN (6PM – 12AM)
  • MUSEUM TOURS (7PM & 9PM)
  • LAWN GAMES AT KLYDE WARREN PARK (6PM – 12AM)
  • GIVEAWAYS, VENDORS & MUSIC IN THE STREETS (6PM – 12AM)



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    2013 Summer Block Party Schedule of Events

      10:00am
      Little Leonardos | Perot Museum of Nature and Science
      6:00pm
      Crow Collection After Dark | Crow Collection of Asian Art
      6:00pm
      Guitar Lessons with School of Rock | Klyde Warren Park
      6:00pm
      ‘til Midnight at the Nasher | Nasher Sculpture Center
      6:00pm
      Late Nights at the DMA | Dallas Museum of Art
      7:00pm
      Social Science | Perot Museum of Nature and Science
      8:00pm
      Traces | Winspear Opera House
      8:00pm
      Bruce Wood Dance Project: RED + 2 | Dallas City Performance Hall


    For more information on the 2013 Summer Block Party in The Dallas Arts District CLICK HERE or visit:
    http://www.thedallasartsdistrict.org!

    Every 3rd Friday

    Every 3rd Friday

    PARKING
    There’s Underground Parking, Surface Parking and Valet parking available during the Summer Block Party. Click here to see a full map.

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    Safari Nights at The Dallas Zoo | FREE Summer Concert Series Under the Stars

    29 May

    It doesn’t take a plane ride to Africa or Madagascar RedBox rental to experience Safari Nights. They can be found right off I-35 in Dallas every Saturday night this summer!

    Join The Dallas Zoo as they extend park hours for zoobilee of tunes and after hour fun! The Safari Nights Concert Series are presented by Texas Instruments giving DFW families the opportunity to enjoy great live music on the weekends for 8 consecutive Saturdays. Once sun sets and night falls bring out the blankets and lawn chairs for performances under the stars by tribute bands, local songwriters and artists right at the shady Cat Green. Attendees can also enjoy visits from the Stars from the Zoo’s Animal Adventures outreach program.

    Safari Nights Concerts are FREE with zoo admission. Food and drinks are available for purchase.

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      Dates: Every Saturday night during June & July
      (June 8, June 15, June 22, June 29, July 6, July 13, July 20, July 27)
      Time: 7:00pm – 9:00pm
      Location: The Dallas Zoo
      (650 South R.L. Thornton Freeway (I-35E), Dallas 75203)

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    SUMMER 2013 LINEUP

    June 8: Bruce in the USA (Bruce Springsteen tribute)

    June 15: Petty Theft (Tom Petty tribute)

    June 22: Hard Night’s Day (Beatles tribute)

    June 29: Trout Fishing in America (folk rock/children’s music)

    July 6: Satisfaction (Rolling Stones tribute)

    July 13: A1A Live (Jimmy Buffett tribute)

    July 20: The Killdares (Celtic rock)

    July 27: Sara Hickman (noted singer/songwriter)

    Hours & Admission
    The Dallas Zoo opens at 9am on Saturdays. Regular admission costs $12 for zoo lovers between 12 and 64. Kids ages 3-11 and adults 65 and over are $9. Children 2 years and younger get in FREE along with Dallas Zoo members.

    Travel & Parking
    To avoid parking fees and traffic feel free to travel to the Dallas Zoo by DART. However, please be cautious and travel in groups if you plan on attending the Safari Nights Concert Series, especially when leaving after dark.

    Cheers to the Weekends

    Cheers to the Weekends


    *Parking is $8.00 per car and FREE for Dallas Zoological Society Members.

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    Top 15 Things To Do Memorial Day Weekend in Dallas 2013

    19 May
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    We picked a few favorite Activities to do this memorial day weekend in DFW. Here’s our list of the Top 15, in no particular order:

    1. Summer Adventures at Fair Park
    May 25-27
    The newest attraction in Dallas this summer is Summer Adventures at Fair Park. An island getaway only two miles away from downtown Dallas, guests of all ages can enjoy food of the state fair, Discover Garden, water attractions, 50 rides, live shows and more within the park gates. Plus you’ll get free bottled water and sun screen.
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    2. Dallas Symphony Orchestra Memorial Day Concert & Fireworks Display
    May 27
    Memorial Day marks the start of the 2013 Community Concert Series – a series of four outdoor concerts in various Dallas parks and neighborhoods. The Memorial Day concert & fireworks will begin at 8pm at Flag Pole Hill Park in Dallas. (8100 Doran Circle) Admission is FREE.

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    3. DFW National Cemetery – Memorial Day Ceremony
    May 27
    Keynote speaker: Brigader General Casey D. Blake, Deputy Director Army and Airforce Exchange Services
    “Placing of the Wreath” ceremony and 21 Volley Cannon salute with music by Mountain View College Community Band and Reflections Home School Choir . Shuttle service will start at 8am running from The Potter’s House Church and stop at 10:45am. The ceremony starts promptly at 11am.

    4. Adventure Landing
    May 27
    Enjoy Memorial Day weekend specials from Friday May 24 through Monday May 27 at this family friendly recreation park. Adventure Landing is having an All-You-Can-Play Special on Memorial Day (5/27) for only $10.99 per person, which includes unlimited mini golf, unlimited laser tag and 10 arcade tokens. This special runs from open to 6pm, but there is a token sale all weekend long.

    5. Lake Ray Hubbard
    Anytime
    Memorial Day Weekend is the perfect time to hit the freshwater lake in Dallas located just north of Forney in the Rockwall, Collin and Kaufman county. Get out the boats, jet skis, fishing rods, waveboards and BBQ supplies for extended weekend fun at Lake Ray Hubbard.

    6. Klyde Warren Park
    Anytime
    KWP is always a great weekend destination for families looking for an outdoor hangout spot with gourmet food trucks, dog parks, ping pong, a children’s library, music, exercise classes and an urban place to chill out.

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    7. Jokers Wild Comedy Show at HOB Dallas
    May 24
    Chris Kazmarski hosts this FREE comedy show on the Voodoo Stage at House of Blues Dallas at 10pm Friday night.

    MORE INFO

    8. TBT Spring Fest Dallas Theatre Center
    May 24-26
    Texas Ballet Theater presents. presents Ben Stevenson’s Mozart Requiem. Mozart’s music comes alive with this moving tribute to heroism that features a magnificent cast of the men of TBT. (Texas Ballet Theater – 2400 Flora St, Dallas – 877-828-9200)
    Matinee performances: 1pm
    Evening performances: 7pm

    9. Dallas International Festival
    May 25
    FREE festival May 25th from 10am to 8pm at the Centennial Building at Fair Park. Enjoy the global cuisine pavilion, cooking demos, Children’s Discovery Center, International Bazaar, 3 stages of global dance & music, drum circle, parade of nations and passport to adventure.

    10. Farmers Branch Liberty Fest
    May 25
    Gates open at noon for this FREE Memorial Day festival held at Farmers Branch Historical Park – arts & crafts marketplace, live entertainment, free kids zone and more.

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    11. Indie Fest in the Big D
    May 25
    Indi in the Big D is a FREE open market of independent business owners and artists from Dallas with live music, food trucks and over 50 local vendors. The market is open for one day only between 11am and 7pm. (406 S. Haskell Ave, Dallas 75226)

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    12. Norma’s Café Car Show
    May 25
    Late Great Chevys of Dallas and Norma’s Café team up for a showcase of hot rods and vintage cars Saturday from 6pm to 9pm at the North Dallas location located at Trinity Mills and Dallas Parkway.

    13. Shape Diva Dash
    May 25
    This women’s-only 5k course is at Panther Island Pavillion is filled with obstacles sure to challenge racers balance, strength, agility and speed. All Daring DFW Divas welcome to take on this Women’s Obstacle Adventure Run!

    14. Grapevine Live presents The Party Crashers
    May 24
    This high energy 7-piece band specializes in classic rock and roll, dance, and party music covering five decades from the 50s thru the 90s. The Party Crashers are an award winning band who have received “The Best Party Band in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex” award, as selected by the readers of both The Fort Worth Star-Telegram and Fort Worth Weekly News. Showtime: 7:30pm (Palace Theatre – 300 S Main Street, Grapevine – 817-410-3100)

    15. Get Drenched Run in Ft Worth
    May 25
    One of the nation’s biggest water fights, Drenched is a healthy wet 5k race where runners get the chance to cool off while running among sprays from hoses, ice cold buckets of water poured from above, sporadic water balloon bombs and water gun battles. Those that start the race out hot and dry will end up cooler and healthier in the Drenched Finale 5K. (LaGrave Field in Fort Worth)

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    7th Annual Real Texas Music Festival – April 26-27

    24 Apr

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    Everything’s bigger in Texas…even the festivals. Every year around this time, the Real Texas Festival comes to town. The city of Mesquite knows how to throw a party-the festival is entering its seventh season and is getting bigger each year! This Friday and Saturday (April 26 & 27) in Mesquite this one a kind festival is in town and will be the perfect end to this week! Face it, you and your family deserve is so come on out and have the time of your life!

    This year, the festival is headlined by Texas country legend Pat Green. That’s huge, and so is the entertainment that follows. The name Kevin Fowler ring a bell? Green, Fowler and many others will be rocking the Real Texas Festival on one of three stages: the Main Stage, the Mesquite Arena stage or the Celebration Station Community Stage.

    The festival is real family fun and appropriate for all ages! Come out for family fun and a real Texas treat! That’s right, you can bring the whole family out to this one of a kind festival. There’s a performances at the world famous Mesquite Championship Rodeo (Resistol Arena), a Battle of the Bands, A BBQ Contest, a basketball tournament (rescheduled for a future date) and even charity work.

    Don’t forget to bring a non-perishable food item for $5 off admission. All food items collected in the Mayor’s Food Drive will go to the Mesquite Social Services and the Sharing Life Community Outreach. Over a span of four years, the food drive has collected more than 10,000 pounds of food in addition to the thousands of dollars also collected in the Mayor’s Food Drive. Don’t forget to make your contribution to this life changing effort!
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    Still not convinced? Follow this link for a complete list of festival attractions. This weekend, Mesquite is the only place to get your entertainment! There’s even a ticket discount at Luby’s this week. Click here for ticket information. The festivities kick off this Friday and Saturday at 5 pm and end at 11 pm each night, we’ll see you there!

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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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    2013 Fair Park Fourth All-American Drum-Off

    15 Apr

    The best of the best DFW High school drumlines will compete to win $1,000 and get the chance to perform live at the Dallas Fair Park Fourth this July 4th! Between now and April 26th WFAA is accepting videos from local high schools in a DFW Drum-Off. Next they’ll narrow down the top 10 drum lines. From May 15th through May 26th the public will vote on these video submissions. Our top 3 finalists will perform on-air this July 4th at Fair Park’s Independence Day celebration.

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    If you feel like you’ve got the best North Texas high school drumline then click here to fill out the form and enter the ULR to your video online. Videos cannot be longer than 2 minutes. Remember, the winning DFW high school Drum line will be announced live during the Dallas Fair Park Fourth show and receive another award of $1,000!

    Time to VOTE!!

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    2013 North Texas Taco Festival

    15 Apr

    north-texas-taco-festivalEntrée Dallas and the Taco Trail present Dallas’ very own North Texas Taco Festival in conjunction with the Deep Ellum Outdoor Market on Saturday, April 20th! Some of the Taco restaurants/vendors you can expect include: Revolver Taco, Rusty Taco, Urban Taco, Cafeteria y Loncheria El Padrino, Chile Pepper Grill, Zen Bistro & Dessert Bar, Taco Party, Lazaranda, El Tizoncito, La Nueva Fresh & Hot, Velvet Taco (Voted Big D Readers’ Choice Finalist for Best Place to Eat After Midnight) and more!

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    Dress Appropriately


    This celebration of Tacos will take place at the Deep Ellum Outdoor Market which is right on Main Street in Dallas between Crowdus Street and Malcolm X Blvd. Come out for the North TX Taco Festival Saturday any time between 11am and 5pm. The Outdoor Market will be going on at the same time so you can munch on delicious tacos AND browse the market!

    A Chef Cookoff will also be taking place at this year’s North Texas Taco Festival. This is where chefs are removed from their own kitchens and placed out in the open against each other to create the bestest taco in the land. Yes, we’re taking the taco-making back into the streets! If you’d like to be one of the taste-testers of these creations, there will be a raffle held to sample tacos from each of the five chefs. Then qualified judges will determine the final winner. Whether classic, urban, unique or chic, enjoy taco eating and taco feeding at this salsafied taco meeting Sunday, 4/20 at the Deep Ellum Outdoor Market!

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    6th Annual Dog Bowl at the Cotton Bowl – April 7

    31 Mar

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    This coming Sunday Dallas is adding more Bark to Fair Park! The 2013 Dog Bowl at the Cotton Bowl, sponsored by Friends of Fair Park, is a FREE pup-friendly event open to all! Between 1:00pm and 5:00pm on April 7th canines, pet owners and dog lovers will take over the Cotton Bowl and make it their own “Dog Bowl”. However, this particular bowl won’t be filled with a can of Kibbles ‘n Bits. There will be splash pools, a pet/owner look-alike contest, an agility course and much more fun activities for you and your furry friends! It’s an entire afternoon dedicated to DFW dog lovers!

    In its 6th year of existence the Dog Bowl at the Cotton Bowl event will also feature pooch portraits, live music, exhibits and free giveaways! Enjoy specially priced microchipping and vaccinations for your furry family member.dog-bowl Cool organizations will be in attendance like Operation Kindness and the Human Society of Dallas County with adorable dogs up for adoption. You can find these pups who are looking for a loving home, located right outside the Cotton Bowl entrance gate at the Woofstock “Tail” gating zone.

    “Man’s Best Friend” will have the time of his (or her) life at Fair Park splashing around the misting ponds, munching on doggie treats, playing with other local pooches and seeing helpful veterinarians. Here any Dallas dog lover can learn the latest tips and trends from both trainers and pet product vendors.

    Parking may be $10 on the park grounds, but Admission is FREE so bring “Fido” and his buds for a riveting time at Fair Park Dallas where Dog Bowl at the Cotton Bowl becomes your 5-hour playground. After adding your own “Bark” to Fair Park, your doggie is sure to show you some love and wag his tail the entire way home after a full day of excitement.

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    APRIL 7 | 1:00PM – 5:00PM
    Cotton Bowl Stadium at Fair Park
    3750 Cotton Bowl Circle, Dallas 75210

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