Jan. 1,
2009
- Comerica Bank New Year’s Parade (Dallas, TX)
The Comerica Bank New Year’s Parade on January 1, 2009, 2:30 p.m., will help celebrate Downtown Dallas’ revitalization while welcoming thousands of visitors to Dallas for the annual AT&T Cotton Bowl Classic. The family-friendly event begins in the Arts District at Trammell Crow Center and concludes at the American Airlines Center.
Details to this event may be found at www.comericabankparade.com
Jan.
2, 2009
- 73rd AT&T Cotton Bowl Classic (Dallas,
TX)
Team selection will be decided on Sunday, December 7, 2008. The 2009 AT&T Cotton Bowl Classic will be nationally televised on FOX, and kickoff is set for
1:00 p.m. This year’s Classic is scheduled for January 2, 2009 and will be the last played at the Cotton Bowl Stadium. Tickets are still on sale at
www.attcottonbowl.com
or by calling Amy or Kelly in our ticket office at (888)792-BOWL or 214-638-BOWL.
The 2010 AT&T Cotton Bowl Classic moves to the new Dallas Cowboys Stadium in Arlington.
This 2009 game will be the last game played in the Cotton Bowl in
Dallas Texas.
Jan. 3 &
4, 2009
- Boar's Head & Yule Log Festival (Fort Worth, TX)
Saturday, January 3, and Sunday, January 4, the well-loved Epiphany delight, the Boar’s Head and Yule Log Festival will be re-enacted in our Sanctuary. Performances will be held at 3 and 5 p.m. each day. This will be the 33rd year for the pageant to be presented by UCC as a gift to the community. Be sure to invite family and friends to this celebrative festival – it lasts only one hour and appeals to all ages since music and movements constantly occur!
Details at www.universitychristianchurch.org
Jan.
4, 2009
- Dancing with the Stars Tour (Dallas, TX)
The fourth Dancing with the Stars tour features an entirely new ensemble of the most popular and exciting competitors from the hit ABC show, including celebrities Lance Bass, Toni Braxton, and Maurice Greene from Season 7, as well as Marlee Matlin from Season 6. Joining the celebrities on the tour will be dancers Maksim Chmerkovskiy, Mark Ballas and Derek Hough, Kym Johnson, Lacey Schwimmer, Edyta Sliwinska, Karina Smirnoff and Fabien Sanchez. The tour hour show features a larger than life recreation of the television show's actual stage and set design- complete with intimate, cabaret-style VIP table seating on the floor - that puts the fans in the center of the action.
Details for this event may be found at www.americanairlinescenter.com
or www.dancingwiththestarsontour.com
Jan. 6,
2009
- Johnny Mathis 52nd Anniversary Concert Tour (Fort Worth, TX)
Grammy Hall of Famer and Lifetime Achievement Award winner Johnny Mathis has been crooning for well over 50 years, hitting the Billboard charts more than 60 times, most recently in 2006 with two albums.
Johnny Mathis will be performing in concert January 6, 2009 at the
Bass Performance Hall in Fort Worth Texas. For ticket and
details about this performance, please visit www.basshall.com
or www.johnnymathis.com
Jan. 9 -
11, 2009
- 8th Annual Dallas Home
Show (Dallas, TX)
Show
Features: Meet Contractors, Homebuilders, Decorators, Landscapers, & More! See Products in Action and Trends in Motion! Beautiful Landscaping & Garden Displays at The Gardens! The Pool & Spa Pavilion! Home Decorating & Design Center- Eclectic. Traditional. Contemporary. Shabby chic. Gourmet Cooking Shows; Outdoor living - Including Outdoor Kitchens and Fireplaces, Arbors, Grills, Patio Furniture, and Outdoor Appliances.
Located at the Dallas Convention Center. For more information, visit us online at
www.texashomeandgarden.com
Jan. 9 & 10,
2009
- Belly Dancers From Around The World - Show (Fort Worth, TX)
What: An amalgamation of the sights and sounds of belly dancing culminating in spectacular shows on Friday and Saturday night. Now in its fifth year, Third Coast Tribal is the largest tribal belly dancing event in the central United States. Internationally famous dancers Sharon Kihara (of the Belly Dance Superstars), Ariella, John Compton of Habi Ru fame, Artemis and Empyrean Fire Tribe will perform at this beautifully restored historic theater. There will be American Tribal, swords, fire, and fusion dance of many varieties. The show is suitable for dance fans of all ages. The performances are at 8pm on Friday January 9th and 8pm on Saturday January 10th.
More information and the full guest list are available at www.3rdCoastTribal.com
Location: Rose Marine Theater
1440 N. Main St., Fort Worth TX
Jan. 12,
2009
- Laughter and Reflection with Carol Burnett (Fort Worth, TX)
Six-time Emmy Award winner Carol Burnett returns to Bass Hall for only the second time since her special appearance in "Let the Angels Play," the Grand Opening Gala Performances of the Hall in May, 1998. Come with your questions and enjoy this evening of laughter and reflection with one of the country's most loved and respected performers.
Carol Burnett was born in San Antonio, Texas in 1933, and was one of the most successful female comedians on American television, thanks largely to her variety show that ran on CBS from 1967 through 1978.
For more information on this night with Carol, please visit www.basshall.com
Jan.
12 - 25, 2009
- 25th Annual KidFilm Festival (Dallas, TX)
The oldest and largest family film festival in the United States. Film and video are our most accessible art forms (and one of our most valuable teaching/learning tools), and KidFilm gives audiences of all ages an important opportunity to see (and discuss) great films together! For more information, please
visit them on line at www.usafilmfestival.com
Jan.
16 - Feb. 8, 2009
- Southwestern Exposition and Stock Show
& Rodeo (Fort Worth, TX)
112th
Annual Southwestern Exposition and Livestock Show & Rodeo was
established in 1896. This popular event attracts nearly one million
people from around the world to the Will Rogers Memorial Center for
the nation's oldest livestock show and daily performances of the
world's original indoor rodeo. For affordability and good family fun the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo can’t be beat. A wide array of activities and events will entertain Stock Show guests. The carnival midway thrills the young and not so young while fashions, home furnishings as well as farm and ranch equipment will be offered by more than 200 exhibitors. Food for every taste – including a new destination restaurant called Diego’s Cantina – will be found over the entire Will Rogers Complex. Of course the Stock Show is about “stock” and visitors will have the opportunity to see the best cattle, horses, sheep and many other species on display at one of the best livestock events the nation has to offer. The Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo – this thing is legendary!!! For
times and ticket information, please visit www.fwssr.com
Jan. 16 - 18, 2009 - Fort Worth Home and Garden Show (Fort Worth, TX)
One Stop Shopping for your Home & Garden Beautiful Displays at The Gardens. Everything for Your Kitchen & Bath. Pool, Spa & Outdoor Living. Pets, Friends & More Expo; The Vacation, Leisure & Outdoor Pavilion; Gourmet Foods & Hot & Spicy Food Pavilion; Cooking Demonstrations from Fort Worth's top chefs!; How-To Workshops from Home & Garden
Experts! For more
information, visit them online at www.texashomeandgarden.com
Jan. 17,
2009
- All Western Parade (Fort Worth, TX)
Grab your cowboy boots and hat, bundle up and head downtown for the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo "All Western Parade."
Don’t miss the tradition of the Fort Worth Stock Show’s “All Western Parade” scheduled Saturday, January 17 at 11 AM, Downtown Fort Worth! The Stock Show Parade is held each year on the first Saturday of the Show. Nearly 100,000 spectators line the streets of downtown Cowtown to watch this spectacular annual event. Plenty of horses and other livestock can be seen – but no motorized vehicles are allowed!
For event times and locations and other Western events, please visit
www.fwssr.com
Jan. 17, 2009
- Race Car Driver For A Day (Fort Worth, TX)
Feel the rush of adrenaline as you get behind the wheel of a 450+horsepower Z06 Corvette on the Infield Road Course at Texas Motor Speedway.
Experience 5 exhilarating Laps as a passenger with one of our drivers.
Other days are also available during the year to experience this
driving experience. Details at www.texasdrivingexperience.com
Jan. 17, 2009 - Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Parade
(Dallas, TX)
The parade assembly begins at Dallas city hall plaza, located at 1500 Marilla, and marches past the Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center and ends at Fair Park.
The route will cover 2.9 miles from Akard south to Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. and east to Fair Park.
Participants include bands, floats, community/civic groups, churches.
For details, please visit the City of Dallas website at www.dallascityhall.com. If you have questions regarding the Parade/March, please call the Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center, at (214) 670-8438.
Jan. 17 - May 10, 2009 -
Living in Space, an interactive exhibition (Fort Worth, TX)
Living in Space, an interactive exhibition inspired by the International Space Station (ISS) and created in collaboration with NASA, opens at the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History (FWMSH) Saturday, Jan. 17, 2009 and runs through Sunday, May 10. Because of Museum construction, the exhibition is on view in the lower-level galleries of the National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame (1720 Gendy Street).
Living in Space allows visitors to become ISS crewmembers for a day as they engage in a multitude of astronaut activities. This unique environment is the basis for a fascinating immersion experience – a window into a day in the life of an ISS crewmember.
Details on cost and times may be found at www.fortworthmuseum.org
Jan. 18, 2009 -
26th Annual Black Music and The Civil Rights Movement Concert (Dallas, TX)
This moving tribute reflects on Dr. King and the Civil Right Movement of the 1960s while celebrating a nationwide spirit of change through Barack Obama’s presidential campaign with powerful film footage, narration, music and dance. The concert features special artist FANTASIA. Conceived and produced by CURTIS KING.
Details about this event may be found by visiting www.tbaal.org
Jan.
24 - 25, 2009 - PBR Dickey's Invitational
Rodeo (Dallas, TX)
The Built Ford Tough Series present by Wrangler is the elite, major league tour of the PBR. The best 45 bull riding athletes in the world square off against the most formidable bulls in the industry in a coast-to-coast tour across the United States. The top bull riders compete each week for individual event titles and valuable points in the race for PBR World Champion title, the crowning achievement of a year-long struggle where every 8-second ride could be their last.
Details on this event may be found at www.americanairlinescenter.com
or www.pbrnow.com
Jan. 25, 2009 - Elvis impersonator Kraig Parker in a
Gospel Concert (Grapevine, TX)
Grapevine-First United Methodist Church of Grapevine will be hosting a fun event featuring Elvis impersonator Kraig Parker in a gospel concert on Sunday, January 25, at 7 p.m. in the church's sanctuary at 422 Church Street, Grapevine. This is the second year that Kraig Parker will present the gospel concert at First Methodist Grapevine. From Las Vegas to London, Kraig has been called the ultimate image of Elvis Presley. He has been astonishing crowds for over 13 years with his amazing tribute to the king of rock and roll. All ages are shook up by Parker's amazing likeness to Elvis in look, voice, moves and stage presence.
Details at www.thekinglives.com
or www.firstmethodistgrapevine.org
Jan. 27, 2009 -
“Financial Crisis in America” Town Hall Conference (Dallas, TX)
The DFW Financial Planning Association will host a panel discussion at SMU’s Cox School of Business on the current financial crisis in America. The panel features some of Dallas' most prominent financial advisors and The Dallas Morning News personal finance reporter, Pamela Yip. The discussion will focus on personal financial planning and advice for investors. The Town Hall will be moderated by Mario Yngerto, CFP®, Chairman of the FPA DFW. Brian Bruce, Director of the ENCAP Investments & LCM Group Alternative Asset Management Center at SMU Cox will add a commentary about the Economy. Bruce advises investors that this is not the next Depression, and therefore the panic gripping most investors should be avoided. Details and registration can be found at
www.fpadfw.org or by calling 972-747-0408
Jan.
30 - Feb. 8, 2009 - Dallas
Winter Boat Show (Dallas, TX)
The Dallas Boat Show Association will bring its 56th annual Winter Boat Show to Dallas Market Hall at 2100 N. Stemmons Freeway (Interstate 35E) Friday,
January 30, 2009 through Sunday, February 8, 2009. Rows upon rows of watercraft will be will be available for purchase during this 10-day water world extravaganza. Boating enthusiasts can ponder over everything for sporty lakeside fun to a fishing boat or a luxury yacht liner to relaxing family entertainment in a new houseboat or pontoon boat. The Dallas Winter Boat Show showcases them all under one roof for everyone to see.
For information, call (469) 549-0673 or visit www.dallasboatshow.net
Jan. 30 - Mar. 27, 2009
- Art Exhibit - "Exploring Africa" (Fort Worth, TX)
In honor of Black History Month and Presented by the Fort Worth Botanic Garden, explore Africa through this
art exhibit by Fort Worth photographer Diane Simons Lovell. Included are some of Ms. Lovell's favorite color photographs taken during her African adventures, as well as folk art and artifacts from her personal African collection.
Free art exhibit at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden. For more information,
please call 817.871.7686 or visit www.fwbg.org
Jan.
31, 2009 - 2009 DFW Stride & Ride (Grapevine, TX)
Join MDA in the fight against neuromuscular disease! Stride & Ride with MDA on January 31, 2009 at Grapevine Mills Mall. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. and the Victory Lap starts at 9 a.m. Contact your local MDA office at 972-480-0011.
www.strideandridedfw.com
Jan.
31, 2009 - Harlem Globetrotters 2009 World Tour (Dallas, TX)
The World Famous Harlem Globetrotters are bringing their 2009 World Tour to Dallas on Saturday Jan 31st with their unique brand of family fun, sure to create lasting memories that will be cherished for a lifetime. The World Famous Harlem Globetrotters will take the court on Jan 31st at 1:00 pm and 7:00 pm.
This event will be held at the American Airlines Center in Dallas
Texas. Details at www.americanairlinescenter.com
or visit the Harlem Globetrotters website at www.harlemglobetrotters.com
