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Dallas Symphony Presents The Music of Michael Jackson with the dso
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 from ABC, I'll Be There and Got To Be There through Beat It, Thriller, Rock With You, The Way You Make Me Feel and many more!

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!

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Summer Concerts: Dallas' outdoors beckons lovers of nature and music. During the spring and summer,you can hear "Jazz Under the Stars" at the Dallas Museum of Art on Thursday evenings.
Phone: Dallas Symphony Orchestra: 214-692-0203; Dallas Museum of Art: 214-922-1200

Art Walk Dallas!

Public ArtWalk Dallas!
A free self-guided art walk promoting a healthy lifestyle through increased awareness and appreciation of public art in downtown Dallas. The 3.3 mile route highlights thirty pieces of art and architecture in the Arts District and downtown Dallas.
Where: Starts at Nasher Sculpture Center, 2001 Flora St.

http://www.publicartwalkdallas.org/en/index.shtml

Public ArtWalk Dallas!
is a free, self-guided art walk promoting a healthy lifestyle through increased awareness and appreciation of public art in downtown Dallas.
The ArtWalk
is a 3.3 mile route highlighting thirty pieces of art and architecture in the Arts District and downtown Dallas.
Walking Benefits the Body, Mind and Spirit
Walking is a great way to improve overall health. Physical activity delivers nutrients and oxygen to the body, affecting the cardiovascular and immune systems and helping the body become more resilient to disease and infection. Concentration, problem solving abilities and mood management are enhanced, leading to improved personal relationships and increased general satisfaction.

Cool Off This Summer

Waterparks in YOUR Area!

(Hawaiian Falls- 3 area locations)
Website: http://www.hfalls.com/
Locations in The Colony, Garland and Mansfield
All location prices : General admission is $22.99 for guests 48 inches and over; $15.99 for children 48 inches tall or shorter and seniors 60 and older; free for children 2 and younger.

The Colony location
4400 Paige Road
The Colony, TX 75056
Hours: Open Saturday through Tuesday from 10:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Wednesday from 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Thursday from 10:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Friday: 10:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Closed August 23 through 27 and August 30 through September 3.
Phone: (972) 370-4327

Garland location
4550 North Garland Ave.
Garland Texas 75040
Hours: Open Saturday through Thursday from10:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Friday from 10:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Closed August 23 through 27 and August 30 through September 3.
Phone: 972-675-8888

Mansfield location
490 Heritage Parkway South
Mansfield, Texas 76063
Hours: Open Saturday though Thursday from 10:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Friday from 10:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Phone: (817) 853-0050



It’s summertime in Texas — there is no doubt that it’s hot outside. Fortunately, there are plenty of fun water parks around the area to help you, your friends and family beat the heat on even the hottest day in July.



Six Flags Over Texas: Hurricane Harbor

1800 E Lamar Boulevard
Arlington, TX 76006
The moment you enter Hurricane Harbor, you are greeted by the overwhelming atmosphere of excitement: people passing by you on the Lazy River, music pumping out the park speakers, and kids screaming as they make their way down the nearest waterslide. All are promises of a good time.



Prep work

Before you leave the house, buy your tickets online. Not only is it cheaper, but it saves time — you can completely bypass the ticket line and walk straight into the park. Same goes for a parking pass and a food voucher, if you want them. Lines are the worst before noon, so make plans in the morning for activities outside of the park — I suggest doing some shopping and eating breakfast at the nearby Lincoln Square.

Since I went with a large group, we decided to split a family-sized locker to stow all our bags and towels. Because the lockers were opened via wristband (it has a code to your locker and recognizes it when you place it near a sensor), I never had to worry about my stuff being stolen and felt very safe about leaving it. However, there are two sides to every coin: they only give out one wristband per group, so my friends couldn’t get in the locker when they were separated from me.

Also Online Weather: Get the local weather forecast

Traffic: Find traffic reports
Before taking your first dip in the water, remember the first rule of any water park: sunscreen. A sunburn is just the thing that will ruin your park experience (I have one to prove it), so apply your sunscreen and apply it often.



What to eat

We ate lunch in the park at the Surfside Grill, which wasn’t bad, but it wasn’t great, either. Food snobs, beware. The pickings are pretty slim (and definitely not diet-approved) at every eatery within the park — mostly hamburgers, fries, pizza, funnel cakes or chicken fingers. Any place inside the park will run you a lot more money, so if you don’t want to leave the park, bring lots of extra cash.



What to ride

There are 24 total rides in the park, so you’re sure to find something you like. I’m a big thrill-seeker, so I was very pleased with the attractions on which I could scream my head off. The Black Hole (a water ride in which you ride in almost complete darkness) and Der Stuka (a waterslide in which you’re in virtual free fall for over six stories) were my favorites, followed by the Tornado and the park’s newest ride, the Mega Wedgie. The park also features a non-water ride, the Caribbean Swing, which hoists you and two friends 183 feet above the Surf Lagoon and drops you (and your stomach) in an extreme pendulum. The experience does run you some money, though — $20 per person if three people go on, $25 per person if two people go on and $35 if one goes on.

Being a family-friendly park, there are also quite a few attractions for kids, including Hook’s Lagoon Treehouse, the Bonzai Boggan and the Bubba Tub. All of it is centered around the Surf Lagoon (often called the wave pool) and the Lazy River, where you can take breaks and cool off in-between thrills.



Staying dry

If water isn’t your thing, there are plenty of things to do without getting wet. Hundreds of beach chairs are placed all throughout the park and waiting if you need to sit down or work on your tan as well as covered areas with tables and chairs to keep families in the shade. If you forget anything (sunscreen, sunglasses, swimsuit), need souvenirs or just want to hide in a place with air conditioning, check out the Cabana Brothers shop by the main entrance.

Once we were thoroughly soaked to the bone and generally tuckered out, we rinsed off the chlorine and made our way to Lincoln Square, which is about a ten minute drive from the park. After grabbing dinner at the nearby El Chico’s (we needed some spice after a day of bland park food), we finished the day with a cherry on top at Marble Slab for a much cheaper ice cream than we could have gotten in the park.

All in all, Hurricane Harbor does not disappoint in its variety and general knack for fun — kids and adults alike can find something to keep them having a good time and, most importantly, cooled-off throughout the day.



General information

Hours: Open Sunday through Friday from 10:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Website: http://www.sixflags.com/hurricaneHarborTexas/index.aspx
Phone: (817) 640-8900
Price: General admission is $25.99 at the entrance for guests 48 inches and over; $19.99 for guests under 48 inches; free for children 2 and under.


FOR DALLAS FOLKS:


Bahama Beach

1895 Campfire Circle
Dallas, TX 75232
Hours and prices: Tuesday through Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Sunday from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Not open Mondays except for Memorial Day. General admission is $13 for those over 48 inches; $9 for guests under 48 inches; free for children 2 and under.
Phone: 214-671-0820
Website: www.bahamabeachdallas.com

StoryTIME LIVE!

Nickelodeon presents Storytime Live!
Friday, Aug 27 7:00p
at Verizon Theatre at Grand Prairie, Grand Prairie, TX

Price: $15.00 - $43.00
Age Suitability: All Ages

Sat, Aug 28 11:00a
Sat, Aug 28 2:00p
Sat, Aug 28 5:00p
Sun, Aug 29 2:00p
Sun, Aug 29 5:00p

Nickelodeon presents STORYTIME LIVE, their latest musical adventure featuring four of the top-rated preschool shows: “Dora the Explorer,” “The Backyardigans,” “Ni Hao, Kai-lan,” and “Wonder Pets!” Join hosts Moose & Zee as they take you through four exciting musical adventures.

Verizon Theatre at Grand Prairie
1001 Performance Place
Grand Prairie, TX 75050
(972) 854-5050

Bellydance Superstars present Bombay Bellywood

Friday, Oct 8 8:00p
at The Palladium Ballroom, Dallas, TX
With 6 years of touring performing over 700 shows in 22 countries the Bellydance Superstars have earned the accolade given them by the Sunday Times of England " the most important dance troupe in the world." They have taken an ancient art form previously seen in clubs and restaurants and turned it into a mega show to compete head on with the likes of Riverdance and Stomp.

Price: $20 to $39.50 Age Suitability: All Ages Tags: bollywood, bellydance, bhangra, belly dance, bombay, bellydance superstars With 6 years of touring performing over 700 shows in 22 countries the Bellydance Superstars have earned the accolade given them by the Sunday Times of England " the most important dance troupe in the world." They have taken an ancient art form previously seen in clubs and restaurants and turned it into a mega show to compete head on with the likes of Riverdance and Stomp.

Bellydance Superstars present Bombay Bellywood - Website
Categories: Dance, Music, World


Bellydance Superstars
The ancient art of bellydance has existed for generations as part of Middle Eastern culture; sometimes celebrated, sometimes suppressed, but always a natural partner to the rich music of the region. World, Artists Location & Nearby Info
The Palladium Ballroom
1135 S. Lamar St.
Dallas, TX 75215
(214) 373-8000

Amazing museum exhibition!

BODIES - The Exhibition

Sunday, Aug 8 10:00a to 7:00p
at West End Marketplace, Dallas, TX
Learn more about the human body at this show featuring real human specimens, including whole bodies and individual organs. Produced by Premier Exhibitions Inc., the exhibit surveys the muscular, skeletal, reproductive, respiratory, circulatory and other systems of the human body. The specimens on display have undergone a preservation process that makes them dry and helps prevent decomposition.

http://www.bodiestheexhibition.com/dallas/

Price: Adults 13-64: $22 Mon-Fri, $24 Sat- Sun, Children 3-12: $14 Mon-Fri, $16 Sat-Sun Seniors /Military $18 - $20
Phone: 1-877-263-4375
Age Suitability: All Ages
Tags: science, education, art, anatomy, museums, fundraisers, art exhibits, under20, art exhibits, the human body, physical structure Learn more about the human body at this show featuring real human specimens, including whole bodies and individual organs. Produced by Premier Exhibitions Inc., the exhibit surveys the muscular, skeletal, reproductive, respiratory, circulatory and other systems of the human body. The specimens on display have undergone a preservation process that makes them dry and helps prevent decomposition.


West End Marketplace
603 Munger St.
Dallas, TX 75202-1811
(214) 741-7180

Camp For Kids - Fort Worth, TX

Camptivity Day Camp

Today, Wednesday, Aug 4 6:30a to 6:00p
at Lockheed Martin Recreation Association, Fort Worth, TX
For ages kindergarten through eight. Camp activities include swimming, team sports, arts and crafts and more. One-week sessions from 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday at Lockheed Martin Recreation Area in Fort Worth. Check Web site for details.

Price: $175
Phone: (817) 831-2111
Age Suitability: For ages kindergarten through eight.
Check Web site for details.

Event Website

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Thu, Aug 5 6:30a
Fri, Aug 6 6:30a
Mon, Aug 9 6:30a
Tue, Aug 10 6:30a
Wed, Aug 11 6:30a
Thu, Aug 12 6:30a
Fri, Aug 13 6:30a
Mon, Aug 16 6:30a
Tue, Aug 17 6:30a
Wed, Aug 18 6:30a
Thu, Aug 19 6:30a
Fri, Aug 20 6:30a

Location & Nearby Info
Lockheed Martin Recreation Association
3400 Bryant Irvin Rd.
Fort Worth, TX 76109
(817) 732-7731


http://www.campfirefw.org/

Want to be a detective?

Keith & Margo's Ultimate Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre At The Monte Carlo

Saturday, Aug 7 7:30p

at Monte Carlo, Addison, TX

An Elite North Dallas Interactive Murder Mystery Dinner for Sophisticates.
An Ultra Interactive Experience designed especially for Amateur Sleuths
who are C.S.I. and Law & Order fans... with a twisted sense of
humor!
You are literally in the middle of a live-action experience, conducting
your OWN investigation into a homicide case. read more

Price: $69

Age Suitability: None Specified

Tags: discount, half price

An Elite North Dallas Interactive Murder Mystery Dinner for Sophisticates.
An Ultra Interactive Experience designed especially for Amateur Sleuths
who are C.S.I. and Law & Order fans... with a twisted sense of
humor!
You are literally in the middle of a live-action experience, conducting
your OWN investigation into a homicide case. YOU are discovering and
analyzing hidden evidence, YOU are interrogating the criminal element
surrounding you [improvisational actors posing as suspects from the
plot] - all the while being treated as a suspect yourself by an
hysterical Homicide Detective [professional stand-up comedian] working
the case.
Along with motive, means and opportunity, the plot meticulously unravels
throughout the evening with a generous dose of humor, a lot of action
and a series of clues and leads which take some real unsuspected turns.
Before the mystery comes to a dramatic conclusion, each of the guests
are invited to hand in their own solutions. Then, the Homicide
Detective, in a suspense-filled final scene, ties all the pieces
together and exposes the murderer or murderers -- much to the surprise
and delight of the guests. Our Grand Prize is then awarded to the most
detail-oriented and accurate amateur sleuth.
The Monte Carlo Restaurant :
Offers a French Riviera-inspired mood as sunlight washes it’s soft
pastels and neutrals to create a summery atmosphere. Coupled with
excellent service and relaxing Mediterranean ambiance, award-winning
Monte Carlo Restaurant promises a wonderful dining experience not to be
missed.
Additional Information:
You can pick up tickets at the Will Call table at the event as your
name will be on the list. 3 course dinner, tax & gratuity is included with the price.
Attire: upscale casual - tie/jacket optional.
Murder Mystery Texas.
The Monte Carlo Restaurant
@ Hotel InterContinental Dallas
15201 Dallas Parkway
Addison, TX 75001
Directions

SATURDAY AUGUST 7th @ 7:30pm

Location & Nearby Info

Monte Carlo
15201 Dallas Pkwy.
Addison, TX 75001
(972) 386-6000

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