Sept. 1 - 2, 2010 - Dallas Symphony Orchestra Presents "The Music of Michael Jackson"
(Dallas, TX)
From his early years with the Jackson 5 to his mega-hit album Thriller and beyond, Michael Jackson stormed the music industry with hit after hit. The Music of Michael Jackson with the DSO will take you through each era of this storied performer! Join conductor Brent Havens, singer Delisco and the Dallas Symphony Orchestra for an evening filled with fabulous music spanning 40 years of Michael Jackson's influential and celebrated career. Visit
www.dallassymphony.com
for more details.
Sep. 2 -5, 2010 - Dallas D.A.N.C.E. Swing Competition
(Dallas, TX)
Dallas D.A.N.C.E. cordially welcomes you to attend the biggest and most exciting Swing dance competition in the country on Labor Day Weekend. Held at the luxurious Fairmont Hotel and Towers in downtown Dallas, this event features a 5,000 sq. ft. dance floor, colored skyline backdrop, projection TV monitors, superb sound system, and open seating at cozy 18" wide tables that allow close-up viewing of all the competitions. Details at
www.dallasdance.com
Sept. 3, 2010 - Creed in concert
(Dallas, TX)
Rock band Creed will appear in concert at Superpages dot com Center in Dallas Friday, September 3. For more details visit
www.superpages.com
Sep. 3 - 5, 2010 – Spectacular Senior Follies 2010 "Sentimental Journey"
(Dallas, TX)
The annual Mark Carroll production of the Spectacular Senior Follies 2010, will be performed Friday September 3rd through Sunday September 5th, with matinees on Saturday and Sunday at the Eisemann Theater. The Spectacular Senior Follies is a non-profit organization with profits benefitting the Visiting Nurse Association and Meals On Wheels. The extravagant annual production features classics from the 1930's & 40's, is reminiscent of the legendary Ziegfeld Follies and is replete with variety acts, singers and dancers. See details for this event at
www.seniorfollies.com
Sep. 4, 2010 - Traditional Hot Rod and Kustom Car Show
(Dallas, TX)
THEM! Texas presents their 3rd annual pre-'64 Traditional Hot Rod and Kustom Car show in the heart of Dallas, TX in Historical Deep Ellum. Live Music, Pin Up Models, Custom Bikes and a whole lot more. For complete details to this event, please visit
www.theinvasioncarshow.com
Sep. 4, 2010 - John Mayer in concert
(Dallas, TX)
Superpages dot com Center formerly the Smirnoff Music Centre presents John Mayer in concert Saturday, September 4. Visit
www.ticketmaster.com
for ticket information.
Sep. 4, 2010 - Warbirds on Parade, Salute to Veterans of All Ages
(Dallas, TX)
Approximately 40 warbirds will attend this static event (come early and stay late to see the warbirds fly in and out). 10a.m. until 4p.m. Suggested donation of $10 per carload or $5 per person. Lancaster Airport - Belt Line Road at Ferris. Visit
www.dfwwing.com for more details.
Sep. 6, 2010 - A Texas Country Labor Day Concert and Picnic
(Dallas, TX)
A Texas Country Labor Day Concert and Picnic With Dallas Native – Deryl Dodd and the Homesick Cowboys! Come to the Dallas Arboretum on September 6th, 2010 from 6:00-9:00PM for a Labor Day picnic and performance by Texas Country’s Finest! A Dallas native, Deryl Dodd has made a name for himself as one of the most authentic artists in country music. He got his call to stardom as a guitar player and backup singer with Martina McBride and on tour with country music icons like Garth Brooks, Tim McGraw and Brooks & Dunn. Visit
www.dallasarboretum.org
for more details.
Sep. 9, 2010 - 10th Annual Freedom Run & Festival
(Dallas, TX)
The Freedom Run is a 5K and One Mile Walk scheduled for Thursday evening, September 9, 2010, at Dallas City Hall Plaza. Come Run, Walk or Watch. We are pleased to announce that, for a third year, the 2010 Freedom Run will be staged in the Dallas City Hall Plaza. The Attacks of September 11, 2001 were intended to divide our country through fear and intimidation. The Freedom Run, created and organized by the Dallas
Association of Young Lawyers, not only pays tribute to the victims and heroes of that fateful day, but also to boldly declare that our nation is even stronger today. Our response is LET FREEDOM RUN. Bring the whole family and celebrate Freedom together! Dallas Police Department will have S.W.A.T. vehicles, police horses, fire truck and police officers on hand distributing identification kits for children. We invite you to come Run, Walk or Watch - Just wear your Red, White and Blue and let freedom run. Details on this event may be found by visiting
www.thefreedomrun.com
Sep. 9 - 11, 2010 - 22nd Annual Roundup for Autism
(Fort Worth, TX)
The Autism Treatment Center is hosting their annual Roundup for Autism in the Fort Worth Stockyards. The September three day event kicks-off
with a Ranch Sorting Competition at Cowtown Coliseum on Thursday, September 9 from 8am to 8pm. Cost to compete is $40. Join special guests Barry Corbin, Larry Mahan, Pam Minick and many other cowboy & cowgirl celebrities September 9, 10, 11 2010. Friday, September 10, join us for a family friendly Roundup Parade at 6:00pm in the heart of Fort Worth’s Historical Stockyards. The parade is followed by the excitement of the country’s top cowboys and cowgirls competing in a Celebrity Rodeo at Cowtown Coliseum at 7:30pm. For complete details on this event, please visit
www.roundupforautism.org
Sep. 11, 2010 - T-Mobile City Chase USA presented by BlackBerry
(Dallas, TX)
On September 11th the T-Mobile City Chase presented by BlackBerry will be Living Large and Thinking Big as we visit Dallas in the first of two stops in Texas (hitting Austin on Sunday, October 3rd). Participants will explore some unique aspects of Big D in Uptown, through the Farmers Market, the Historic-West End and many points of interest in between! The T-Mobile City Chase presented by BlackBerry is intended as an enjoyable, interactive experience with elements of laughter, adventure and discovery. The overall spirit is one of participation and camaraderie. However, there is also a competitive appeal for some. Participants of City Chase are asked to conduct themselves, and their respect for the event rules and regulations, by way of the honor system. On-site judges will also be present during the day, with the authority to disqualify any team for any rules or conduct infraction. In the case of any dispute with a race official, the judges’ decision is final. Event will start and end at Gilley's in Dallas on South Lamar. Visit
www.citychaseusa.com
for more details.
Sep.
2010 -
ZestFest 2011
(Fort Worth, TX)
ZestFest will not have a 2010 party, but will be back in January 2011
and will be in Irving Texas for this ultimate party. Stay tuned for
updates. www.zestfest2008.com
Sep. 11 - 12, 2010 - 27th Annual Fall Dallas Home & Garden Show
(Dallas, TX)
Featuring over 300 exhibits for your one stop shopping. 1,000's of Home and Garden ideas, products and services. Gardening Seminars by the experts; Home Decor ideas and sales; New products, show specials and discounts, and much more. For complete details and discount tickets, visit
www.texashomeandgarden.com
Sep. 10 -11, 2010 - 8th Annual
Jazz By The Boulevard (Fort Worth,
TX)
Join some of the best names in national, regional and local jazz, pop, gospel and R&B at the eighth annual Jazz By the Boulevard Festival, held September 10-11 on the tree-lined lawn of the Will Rogers Memorial Center in the heart of Fort Worth's nationally celebrated Cultural District. This year's two-day festival features stars such as legendary jazz bassist (and Return To Forever co-founder) Stanley Clarke, New Orleans' red-hot Trombone Shorty (featured in the acclaimed HBO series Tremé), Mississippi blues-rocker Charlie Mars and the eclectic band The Gourds, along with the Miles Davis Tribute Band lead by Paul Unger and much, much more. Along with music, Jazz By the Boulevard will also feature a Cooking Carnivale, where festival-goers can attend tastings and demos by area chefs. 2010's Jazz By the Boulevard is presented by the Historic Camp Bowie Initiatives (a non-profit group dedicated to revitalizing historic Camp Bowie Blvd.). For more information , please visit us online at
www.fortworthjazz.com
Sep. 10 - 12, 2010 – 48th Annual National Championship
Indian Pow Wow (Grand Prairie, TX)
Colorful tribal dance contests, arts & crafts, cultural heritage demonstrations, teepees and Indian food will be part of this years annual National Championship Indian Pow Wow on Friday evening through Sunday afternoon, September 11 - 13, 2009 at Traders Village in Grand Prairie. Sponsored by the Dallas/Fort Worth Inter-Tribal Association, the two-and a-half day event is free to the public. Several hundred Native Americans, representing dozens of tribes from across the United States, will take part in this colorful celebration of culture and heritage. Dancers in full regalia of feather, buckskin, beadwork and bells will be competing in many different dance categories for prize money and special awards. The Pow Wow teepee exhibit will provide visitors with a close-up look at life with this age-old form of portable shelter. Everyone will want to try the American Indian food, including authentic fry bread, Indian tacos, corn soup and more. ADMISSION IS FREE, and Parking is just $3 per car. For more information, please go to
www.tradersvillage.com
Sep. 11, 2010 - 11th Annual Arts, Antiques &
Autos Extravaganza (Denton, TX)
Antiques & Autos Extravaganza is a FREE festival featuring a classic, custom, and hot rod car and motorcycle show on the Denton County Courthouse-on-the-Square. Come downtown to check out the dream machines lining the square, find that one-of-a-kind piece of art, have family heirlooms or sports memorabilia appraised, enjoy kids games, and live entertainment. Festivities begin at 10 a.m. and with activities and entertainment for all ages, this is the ideal way to spend a Saturday. Admission for the public is FREE! For more information, visit
www.dentonmainstreet.org
Sept. 11, 2010 - 11th Annual PNP Car-Truck Shootout
(Farmers Branch, TX)
We are a North Texas Chevy/GMC Truck Association. Our mission is to promote and preserve 1972 and older GM trucks. Featuring cars and trucks 1985 and older. Spectators are welcome to walk around the vehicles and talk to owners about these beautiful models of transportation from yesteryear. The show is now open to ALL CARS & TRUCKS 1985 and OLDER. So bring out your old Fords, Dodges, Internationals, Studebakers or any other vehicle that is older than 85. The show will be held in the beautiful Farmers Branch Historical Park once again for 2010. This is one of the most beautiful settings you will ever attend a show at. The park includes the 1st Train Depot that was in Farmers Branch as well as a 1930's Marathon Gas Station. And a number of other antique buildings. Pickups N Panels members enjoy fun-filled, family oriented activities. Some of these activities include; cruising, cookouts, cruising, picnics, Please visit
www.pickupsnpanels.com
for more details.
Sep. 11,
2010 - 2010 Tarrant County Start! Heart Walk
(Fort Worth, TX)
Start! Heart Walk promotes walking as part of a healthy lifestyle and to raise funds to support cardiovascular research and educational programs for the Tarrant County community. Who: More than 73 Tarrant County companies and organizations participate along with family and friends. What: 3-mile non-competitive walk. When: Saturday, September 11, 2010 at 8:30am for the Opening Ceremony and 9:00am – Heart Walk Begins. Where: Sundance Square Downtown Fort Worth. For more information call Nikki Hamilton, 817.698.5421. For more information on this event, please visit
www.tarrantcountyheartwalk.org
Sep. 11, 2010 - 2010 Dallas Start! Heart Walk
(Dallas, TX)
Get START!ED today in a walking program and be part of our mission in motion as we CREATE HOPE, INSPIRE CHANGE & CELEBRATE SUCCESS. Start! Heart Walk Dallas, 3 Mile Walk, Victory Park (at American Airlines Center), 2500 Victory Avenue, Dallas, 75219. Details to this event may be found at
www.DallasHeartWalk.org
Sep. 11, 2010 - Diez y Seis Celebration!
(Fort Worth, TX)
Honor Mexico's Independence Day with live Conjunto/Norteńo music, folkórico dancing, face painting & local artisans selling their work along with local Northside restaurants. Perfect for the entire family! FREE. Rain or Shine. Details to this event may be found by visiting
www.rosemarinetheater.com
Sep. 11, 2010 -
Dog Day Afternoon (Dallas,
TX)
Pack up the family and the pooches and join us for the 16th Annual Dog Day afternoon benefiting Operation Kindness celebrating our 4-legged best friends! Canines Contests, vendors and more will be at Flag Pole Hill Park just North of White Rock Lake on Northwest Highway Sunday from 10:00 am – 3:00 pm Please visit
www.OperationKindness.org for more information.
