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Love Is In the Air...... What could be more romantic that gazing at the stars with your honey?.. Calendar of Events - March 2010.. Calendar of Events - February 2010..
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Love Is In the Air....
Trying to find something to do for your significant other for Valentine's Day? Here are a few offerings around the Metroplex...
Valentine Wine Trail
Feb 13 and 14, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tickets are $45.00 purchased early and $50
at the door. With each ticket you will receive 3 wine tastings and a
food sampling at each winery, a crystal wine glass and premium bottle of
Texas wine.
These wine trails are loads of fun so grab a few friends or a date and
come out and see us. You can purchase your tickets by calling Cross
Timbers at 817.488.6789 or
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Dinner in the Diner
The Museum of the American Railway in Fair Park hosts an old-fashioned
Valentine's Day dinner Feb. 12th & 13th. Designed to replicate the
experience of dining
during the heyday of train travel, this romantic evening features a
champagne reception, entertainment, and a dinner menu from the Santa Fe
Railway. Dinner is
served on the fully restored 1937 MKT Dining Car. Call (214)428-0101 for
reservations. This event always sells out. |
Keith and Margo's St. Valentine's Celebration promises to be fun.
This light-hearted mystery comedy theater features professional actors
as "suspects" and a "detective" interacting with the audience as you
help solve the mystery. Feb 13th, 7 p.m.-11:30 p.m.
BASIC PACKAGE: $94.00 per person. Includes reception, dinner, drink
ticket, satirical mystery stage play with 1950's Theme, Disc Jockey for
dancing, prizes, taxes, tips and a cash bar. Dance to the Golden Oldies
of the 1950's!
DELUXE PACKAGE: Add a guest room & breakfast for an additional $130 per
couple . Make reservations online. |
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The
Richardson Symphony Orchestra is performing "Hot Classics for
Valentine's Day" . The performance will be held on Feb 13th at 8 p.m. at
the Eisemann Center, 2351 Performance Drive in Richardson. The Eisemann
Center is less than a minute's walk from the Galatyn Park station on
DART's Red Line. |
Dallas Symphony at Morton Myerson
Celebrate Valentine's Day with the grandeur and emotion of
Rachmaninoff's Symphony No. 2, with its lush harmonies and deeply
passionate melodies. This program also includes one of the most
remarkable musicians to have emerged in recent years - Macedonian
pianist Simon Trpceski - who will perform Rachmaninoff's brilliantly
written Piano Concerto No.1. Jaap van Zweden conducts.
Special Pre-Concert Wine Tasting
Ticket Package available on the evenings of February 12th & 13th, for
more information please contact Jason Loft at 214-871-4054 or
j.loft@dalsym.com. |
Eternal Love
Sunday, Feb 14 3:30pm at Irving Arts Center, Irving, TX
New Philharmonic Orchestra of Irving concert featuring P.I.
Tchaikovsky's Romeo and Juliet, G. Puccini's Act I Finale and H.
Hanson's Symphony No. 2, “Romantic”. |
Best of Broadway: Love Songs
Saturday, Feb 13 8:00pm at Uptown Theater, Grand Prairie, TX
They wowed our sold-out audience last season - wait until you see and
hear what they have in store for us this year. Jill Blalock, Ann Sanders
and friends return to the Uptown for a romantic evening of Broadway's
best love songs. |
Plano Symphony
Orchestra's Valentine Gala
Saturday, Feb 13 6:00pm at Intercontinental Hotel, Malachite Room,
Addison, TX
For a romantic evening unlike any other, the Plano Symphony Orchestra's
annual Valentine gala will transport guests to Paris as they dine and
dance the night away in the Malachite Room with Max Class and the Class
Act.
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Hyena's
Comedy Club
Hyena's Comedy Club has local comedians as well as nationally famous
ones. Their Valentine's Day package includes preferred seating for two,
a champagne toast
for two, three long-stem roses, and chocolate-covered strawberries.
Check their web site for their three locations and details about
Valentine's Day entertainers. |
MD Resort in Wise County, 15 minutes west of the Texas Motor
Speedway
Lots of nice Valentine's packages at this bed & breakfast northwest of
Forth Worth. |
Valentine's Day
weekend at Hotel St. Germain, Dallas
Thursday, Feb 11 7:00pm
A decadent, multi-course special Valentine’s Day menu will be served in
our stunning candlelit dining rooms for four nights. Dinner on Feb.
11-12 is $95 per person, dinner Feb. 13-14 is $125 per person. The
ultimate romantic indulgence can also include an unforgettable overnight
stay in one of our seven fabulous suites. |
Valentine's Day Brunch Buffet at The Zodiac
Sunday, Feb 14 11:00am to 3:00pm at Neiman Marcus Downtown Dallas,
Dallas, TX
Love is served! We invite you and your loved ones to join us for a
special brunch buffet as we open our doors on this very special
day.Complimentary valet parking in the NM lot on Commerce Street.
Reservations are strongly recommended. |
NBA All
Star Bash & Valentines Concert Featuring Peabo Bryson
Saturday, Feb 13 8:00pm at McFarlin Auditorium, Dallas, TX |
Valentine's
Day at Toulouse, Dallas
Thursday, Feb 11 6:00pm
Valentine's menu:
Potato Wrapped Oysters Rockefeller, Spinach, Lardons and Horseradish
Cream, $12.95
Roasted Beet Salad, French Feta cheese, Blood Oranges, Olives, Arugula
and Endive, $9.95
Whole Lobster Thermidor, White Wine, Shallots, Parmesan Gratinee, $29.95
Grilled Beef Tournedos (serves two) sauce béarnaise and half Maine
Lobster $29 |
Valentine's
Day at Bailey's Prime Plus (ALL locations)
Thursday, Feb 11 5:00pm to 11:00pm
Make it a truly memorable Valentine’s Day for that special someone in
your life at Bailey’s Prime Plus in Cedar Hill, Fairview and at Park
Lane in Dallas. Executive Chef Israel Voirin offers two ways to
celebrate: make your selections from the regular full menu or choose the
special Valentine’s Day three-course, prix-fixe menu at just $99 for
two. |
Vintage
Valentine Tea
Sunday, Feb 14 2:00pm to 4:00pm at Irving Heritage House, Irving, TX
The tea recipes are being checked, the silver polished and the Irving
Heritage Society Sweetheart is secretly selected as the organization
prepares for their annual Vintage Valentine Tea. This event is a
re-creation of the 1914 Valentine party . The Heritage House is located
at 303 South O’Connor and is a Texas State Historical Landmark. |
What could be more romantic that gazing at the stars with your honey?
Bring your sweetheart to the Planetarium at UTArlington this Valentine's Day for a special couples only event, "Romancing the Stars".
This program takes a lighthearted look at the night sky and tells many stories of love and devotion that can be found there.
Showtimes are:
February 13th at 7pm and 9pm
February 14th at 3:30pm and 5pm
Tickets are $20/couple and must be purchased in advance. Call 817-272-1183 or email planetarium@uta.edu to for more information.
Price even includes a box of chocolates and rose for every couple!.
The Planetarium at UTArlington
Chemistry Physics Bldg.
700 Planetarium Place
Arlington, TX 76019
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Calendar of Events - March 2010
Mar. 3 - 7, 2010 - Dallas Auto Show (Dallas, TX) www.dallasautoshow.org
Mar. 5, 2010 - Savor Dallas Arts District Wine Stroll (Dallas, TX) www.savordallas.com
Mar. 5 - 7, 2010 - 36th Annual Fort Worth Rod and Custom Car Show (Fort Worth, TX) www.txshowcar.com
Mar. 5 - 7, 2010 - 28th Annual North Texas Irish Festival (Dallas, TX) www.ntif.org
Mar. 5 - 7, 2010 - Annual Dallas Home and Garden Show (Dallas, TX) www.texashomeandgarden.com
Mar. 5 - 7, 2010 - 6th Annual Savor Dallas (Dallas, TX) www.SavorDallas.com
Mar. 6, 2010 – Plano Civic Chorus Presents “Grand Music for Grand Spaces” (Plano, TX) www.planocivicchorus.org
Mar. 6 - April 11, 2010 - Dallas Blooms (Dallas, TX) www.dallasarboretum.org
Mar. 6 & 7, 2010 - Texas Outdoor Family Workshop– Learn to camp! (Tyler, TX) www.tpwd.state.tx.us/outdoorfamily
Mar. 9, 2010 – John Mayer “Battle Studies Tour Concert” (Dallas, TX) www.americanairlinescenter.com
Mar. 11, 2010 – Taylor Swift Live in Concert (Dallas, TX) www.americanairlinescenter.com
Mar. 12 - 14, 2010 - All-Con Dallas (Dallas, TX) www.all-con.org
Mar. 12 - 13, 2010 - Dolly Johnson Antique & Art Show (Fort Worth, TX) www.dollyjohnsonantiqueshow.com
Mar. 13, 2010 - 2010 National Storm Conference (Colleyville, TX) www.tessa.org
Mar. 13, 2010 – Cowtown Goes Green – (Fort Worth, TX) www.stockyardsstation.com
Mar. 13, 2010 – 31st Annual Greenville Avenue St. Patrick's Day Parade (Dallas, TX) www.greenvilleave.org
Mar. 13, 2010 – International Carnaval Dance Party (DFW Airport, TX) www.dfwinternational.org/Carnaval
Mar. 14, 2010 - Plano Bridal Show (Plano, TX) www.bridalshowsinc.com
Mar. 19, 2010 – Black Eyed Peas in Concert (Dallas, TX) www.americanairlinescenter.com
Mar. 19 - 21, 2010 - The Country Peddler Show's Perfect Street of Shops (Arlington, TX) www.peddlershow.com
Mar. 19 - 21, 2010 - 11th Annual Fort Worth Home Show (Fort Worth, TX) www.texashomeandgarden.com
Mar. 19 -Apr. 4, 2010 - 51st Annual Azalea & Spring Flower Trail (Tyler, TX) www.tylerazaleatrail.com
Mar. 20 - 21, 2010 - ArtScape at the Botanical Gardens (Dallas, TX) www.dallasarboretum.org
Mar. 20 & 21, 2010 - Texas Outdoor Family Workshop– Learn to camp! (Pilot Point, TX) www.tpwd.state.tx.us/outdoorfamily
Mar. 20, 2010 - Monster Energy AMA Supercross (Arlington, TX) www.amasupercross.com
Mar. 27, 2010 - Walk With Me 2010 (Grapevine, TX) www.ntx.easterseals.com
Mar. 27, 2010 – 27th Annual Easter Egg Scramble (Flower Mound, TX) www.flower-mound.com
Mar. 27, 2010 - Walk MS: Dallas 2010 presented by Subway (Addison, TX) www.walkMStexas.org
Mar. 27, 2010 – 23rd Annual Funny Bunny Festival (Lewisville, TX) www.cityoflewisville.com
Mar. 28 – Apr. 10, 2010 - Dr Pepper Dallas Cup XXXI (Frisco, TX) www.dallascup.com
Calendar of Events - February 2010
Jan. 15 - Feb. 7, 2010 - Southwestern Exposition and Stock Show & Rodeo (Fort Worth, TX) 113th Annual Southwestern Exposition and Livestock Show & Rodeo www.fwssr.com
Feb.5 & 6, 2010 - SHEN YUN - (Dallas, TX) www.shenyunperformingarts.org
Feb. 5 - 14, 2010 - Dallas Winter Boat Show (Dallas, TX) www.dallasboatshow.net
Feb. 6, 2010 – David Cassidy in Concert (Grand Prairie, TX) www.nokiatheatredfw.com
Feb. 11 - 13, 2010 - NBA All-Star Jam Session (Dallas, TX) www.nba.com/jamsession
Feb. 12 - 14, 2010 - ConDFW Convention (Dallas, TX) ConDFW, an annual literary speculative fiction (scifi/fantasy/horror/etc) convention www.condfw.org
Feb. 12, 2010 – Shaquille O’Neal Presents: All Star Comedy Jam (Grand Prairie, TX) www.nokiatheatredfw.com
Feb. 13, 2010 – 13th Annual Mardi Gras Run (Dallas, TX) www.captainhope.org
Feb. 13, 2010 – AllStar GospelFest Community HealthFair & Expo (Fort Worth, TX) www.allstarurbanevents.com
Feb. 13 & 14, 2010 - Valentine’s Dinner Train & Evening Excursion (Palestine, TX) www.texasstaterr.com
Feb. 14, 2010 – NBA All-Star Game (Arlington, TX) www.nba.com or stadium.dallascowboys.com
Feb. 14, 2010 - 8th Annual Krewe of Barkus Parade (McKinney, TX) www.downtownmckinney.com
Feb. 16, 2010 - Mardi Gras Celebration (Lake Dallas, TX) www.lakedallas.com
Feb. 18, 2010 – Mariah Carey - The Angels Advocate Tour (Grand Prairie, TX) www.nokiatheatredfw.com
Feb. 19 & 20, 2010 - 6th Annual Weekend Festival of Black Dance (Dallas, TX) www.tbaal.org
Feb. 19 - 21, 2010 - 50th Annual O'Reilly Auto Parts AutoRama (Dallas, TX) www.autorama.com
Feb. 20, 2010 - PBR Dickey's Iron Cowboy Invitational (Arlington, TX) www.pbrnow.com
Feb. 20 - 21, 2010 - NCA All Star National Cheerleading Championship (Dallas, TX) www.nationalspirit.com
Feb. 20 - 21, 2010 - NDA All-Star Nationals (Dallas, TX) www.nda.varsity.com
Feb. 20 - 21, 2010 - Fort Worth Bridal Show (Fort Worth, TX) www.bridalshowsinc.com
Feb. 20 - 21, 2010 - Texas Outdoor Family Workshop– Learn to camp! (Tyler, TX) www.tpwd.state.tx.us/outdoorfamily
Feb. 21, 2010 – Lipizzaner Stallions on Tour (Dallas, TX) www.americanairlinescenter.com
Feb. 23, 2010 – Jay Z on Tour (Dallas, TX) www.americanairlinescenter.com
Feb. 23, 2010 - Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons (Fort Worth, TX) www.basshall.com
Feb. 24 & 25, 2010 – Shecky’s Girls Night Out (Dallas, TX) www.sheckys.com
Feb. 25 -28, 2010 - Sesame Street Live: 1-2-3 Imagine! With Elmo (Grand Prairie, TX) www.sesamestreetlive.com
Feb. 25 – 27, 2010 – Texas World Dirt Track Championships (Fort Worth, TX) www.texasmotorspeedway.com
Feb. 26 - 28, 2010 - All Texas Garden Show with Neil Sperry (Arlington, TX) www.texashomeandgarden.com
Feb. 26 - 28, 2010 – 50s Dance Party (Dallas, TX) www.dallassymphony.com
Feb. 26, 2010 – Winter Jam 2010 Tour (Dallas, TX) www.americanairlinescenter.com
Feb. 27, 2010 - Cowtown Marathon (Fort Worth, TX) www.cowtownmarathon.org
Feb. 27, 2010 - WWE Smackdown & ECW (Dallas, TX) www.americanairlinescenter.com orwww.wwe.com
Feb. 27, 2010 – Boat Building School for Cardboard Boat Regatta (Arlington, TX) www.riverlegacy.org
Feb. 27, 2010 – Advance Auto Parts Monster Jam (Arlington, TX) www.stadium.dallascowboys.com for more information.
Feb. 27, 2010 - 9th Annual Wine Tasting (Dallas, TX) www.djcc.us
Holiday Freebies!
It’s holiday time and the days are filled with family and friends, parties and presents. What brings everything, and everyone, together is the food. During the free Technique Classes at Williams-Sonoma at Stonebriar Centre, participants can get some new ideas about improving holiday flavors. From the Thanksgiving turkey and the trimmings to holiday cookies, there’s something for everyone.
Classes will be held on select Saturdays and Mondays through Saturday, December 5. Technique Classes feature~
Thanksgiving Desserts on Saturday, November 14 at 9:30 a.m. and Monday, November 16 at 6:30 p.m.:
Class will feature how to prepare a tender, flaky piecrust plus recipes for an updated version of pumpkin pie and more favorites.
Williams-Sonoma Thanksgiving Classics on Saturday, November 21 at 9:30 a.m. and Monday, November 23 at 6:30 p.m.:
Last minute ideas for side dishes that are sure to become family favorites.
Enjoy the holidays with Le Creuset on Saturday, November 28 at 9:30 a.m.:
Class explains what great cast iron is, its versatility and when to use it.
Hosting a Cookie Exchange on Saturday, November 5 at 9:30 a.m.:
Tips on how to host a Cookie Exchange and some of Williams-Sonoma’s favorite cookie recipes.
Technique classes are offered at no charge, but reservations are required to reserve class space, which is available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Call 972.712.9455 or stop by Williams-Sonoma for information or to reserve a space. Williams-Sonoma is located on the lower level near the main entrance to Stonebriar Centre.
Stonebriar Centre is at Preston Road and SH 121 in Frisco. For directions to the shopping center, visit www.shopstonebriar.com
or call 972.668.6255.
Spying Lecture Series
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The Museum of Science and History at Fair Park is still continuing their "Science of Spying" by offering a great lecture series.
On November 12th, the guest speaker will be Oliver "Buck" Revell with his"A Law Enforcement View of Terrorism" discussion .
Drawing on 30 years experience with the FBI, Oliver "Buck" Revell will analyze terrorist acts of the past and discuss the challenges facing law enforcement responding to future threats. |
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December 3rd brings Jim Olson with "Spies Among Us: How America Is Losing Its Secrets"
Backed by 25 years of experience with the CIA,
current CIA Officer in Residence at Texas A&M's
George Bush School of Government and Public
Service, Jim Olson will discuss covert political
action, cyber threats to national security, and
current intelligence operations of foreign spies
inside our borders. |
Check here for times, admission and more information.
Museum of Nature & Science
1318 South Second Avenue and 3535 Grand Avenue
Dallas, TX 75210
Movies for $2!
The Planetarium at UTA in Arlington is showing movies for $2 a person! What a deal and this makes a great outing for the family!
Check the schedule, bundle up your kids and head out:
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Over the Hedge:
Wed, Nov. 11 at 5:30
Fri, Nov. 13 at 5:30
Sat, Nov. 14 at 2:30
Up:
Wed, Nov. 18th at 5:30
Fri, Nov. 20th at 5:30
Sat, Nov. 21st at 2:30
Monsters, Inc:
Wed, Nov. 25th at 5:30
Sat, Nov. 28th at 2:30 |
Planetarium at UT Arlington
700 Planetarium Place | Arlington, TX 76019 | 817-272-0123
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