Mar.
8 - Apr. 13, 2008 - Dallas Blooms (Dallas,
TX)
The 2008 festival theme is The Star of Texas, and one of the best things about our great state. The incredible beauty of the arboretum, will be highlighted throughout the festival. This will include music, food, celebrities, poetry, and our rich history. The centerpiece of Dallas Blooms: The Star of Texas, will include a giant flower-filled star and other theme-inspired topiaries that will fill the garden. Dallas Blooms will feature more than 400,000 spring-blooming bulbs, over 3,000 azaleas and thousands of another annuals and perennials spread throughout the 66-acre garden. The 2008 festival is a fun-filled five-week, six-weekend event and is the largest outdoor floral festival in the Southwest.
For complete details on this event, please visit the Dallas
Arboretum online at www.dallasarboretum.org
Mar.
14 -Apr. 6, 2008 - 49th
Annual Azalea & Spring Flower Trail (Tyler, TX)
Tyler celebrates the
spring season with the annual Azalea & Spring Flower Trail. Mile
after mile of azaleas, dogwood trees and spring flowers that you have
to see to believe. The breathtaking beauty of our Azalea and Spring
Flower Trail has been praised by visitors as a floral wonderland and a
photographer's paradise. Visitors will enjoy more than eight miles of
beautiful azaleas, dogwoods, wisteria and tulips. For more information, please visit www.tylerazaleatrail.com
Apr.
2 - 4, 2008 - 8th Annual North Texas
Jazz Festival (Addison,
TX)
The North Texas Jazz Festival in Addison is a collaboration between the UNT Jazz Studies Division and the Town of Addison. Together we host an annual jazz festival that includes performances by top UNT ensembles, major jazz headliners, and outstanding school groups from across the United States. The entire festival takes place at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Addison, TX. It is an invitational festival, and middle school, high school, community college and university groups submit an application and recording for consideration to participate each year. The top group entries in the big band, combo, and vocal jazz categories are invited for the weekend.
Details to this event may be found at www.jazz.unt.edu/ntjazzfest
Apr.
2 - 6, 2008 - Dallas Auto
Show (Dallas, TX)
One of the most anticipated annual events in the Metroplex, the Dallas Auto Show is the ideal opportunity for consumers to compare styling and pricing of every major line make under one roof in just a few hours. The Dallas Auto Show was conceived in 1982, and now boasts more than 550,000 square feet of new cars, trucks and SUVs at the Dallas Convention Center and an attendance of close to 400,000 auto enthusiasts. For 2008, more than 40 manufacturers from A to V will display more than 700 vehicles. Details at
www.dallasautoshow.org
Apr. 3 - 6, 2008 -Texas Motor
Speedway Race Week (Fort Worth, TX)
Race week starts on April 3 with The Dallas Morning News Qualifying Days NASCAR Series.
On April 4, The Dallas Morning News Qualifying Day as the Sprint Cup Series superstars practice and qualify.
Saturday, April 5 is the O’Reilly 300 and on Sunday is the Samsung 500.
Details on Race week are at www.texasmotorspeedway.com
Apr. 3 - 20, 2008 - Snake Eyes at the Mardi Gras Motel
-Play (Addison, TX)
Second Thought Theatre is proud to present a fresh new play by Resident Playwright Steven Walters. Walters brilliant craftsmanship brings to life this story of a high school football coach who inexplicably murders his star quarterback and is forced to flee, leaving his former life behind. Questions of right and wrong, good and evil, and the nature of redemption are explored in this mysterious and poignant tragedy. Audiences won't want to miss this original work by Dallas' own up and coming bard of Texas drama.
Details at www.secondthoughttheatre.com
Apr.
4 - 6, 2008 - 14th Annual Deep Ellum Arts Festival (Dallas, TX)
The 14th Annual Deep Ellum Arts Festival rolls out the hippest party of the year.
The Deep Ellum Arts Festival exemplifies everything that makes this area rock. The biggest weekend of the year for the Deep Ellum Entertainment District, this free-to-attend outdoor "street party" features four outdoor stages with non-stop performances by over 65 national, regional, and local original bands during this three-day festival. With more than 100 top-notch juried decorative and visual artists, muralist, the renowned pet parade, and abundant food and drink, the Deep Ellum Arts Festival attracts a diverse audience and includes affluent art and music enthusiasts. This is an adult-oriented festival -- there is no "kid" stuff.
Details on this event may be found at www.deepellumartsfestival.com
Apr. 4 - 6, 2008 - Disney's High School
Musical
(Fort Worth, TX)
Disney's High School Musical: The Ice Tour is the one and only live fusion of songs, dance and team-spirited fun inspired by the smash hit Disney Channel Original Movie "High School Musical" and this summer's highly anticipated "High School Musical 2" is headed to
Fort Worth Convention Center. Details at disney.go.com/disneylive/
Apr.
4, 2008 - Mesquite
Championship Rodeo (Mesquite, TX)
Friday, April 4, 2008 kicks off the Mesquite Championship Rodeo’s 51st season! This unique brand of excitement will continue from 8-10pm every Friday and Saturday through September 27, 2008. Share America’s original sport with us. Two hours of edge-of-your-seat action! High-flying bronc riders, brawny steer wrestlers, beautiful cowgirl barrel racers, brave bull riders, daredevil rodeo clowns, and some of the orneriest bulls in the business. The chuck wagon race has its own brand of fast-paced excitement. If the Kids Calf Scramble warms your heart, the Cowboy Poker event will make it race. TV monitors throughout help you follow all the action up close and personal!
For more
information about the kickoff to the Mesquite Rodeo
Season, visit www.mesquiterodeo.com
Apr.
5 - May 26, 2008 - Scarborough Renaissance Festival® (Waxahachie, TX)
Step through the gates of Scarborough Village and feel your cares slip away. Thrill to the thunder of hooves and crash of lance on shield at the joust. Watch in amazement as birds of prey swoop just inches above your head at the command of the Royal Falconer.
Enjoy swordplay, comedy, music and other unique entertainment on many
different stages. Witness artisans create one-of-a-kind works of art. Browse quaint
Shoppe's for unique handmade jewelry, clothing, leather goods and other offerings.
Feast like a King on food and drink from around the world. Grab a turkey leg and stroll among the villagers of Scarborough. Spend the day in the 16th Century and have the time of your life. For more information,
please visit our web site at www.scarboroughrenfest.com
Apr.
5, 2008 -
Tour Dallas (Dallas, TX)
Join thousands of cyclists on Tour Dallas, a two-wheeled urban adventure that begins at the American Airlines Center. Bring your family, friends and co-workers—this is one bike ride that you will not want to miss. Benefits the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.
All Tour Dallas routes will finish at the American Airlines Center - with views of The W Hotel and the Dallas skyline. After you enjoy the sites and sounds along the route, we'll have a party waiting for you at the finish line. Music from our friends at Jack FM. Snacks and refreshments. Pizza from Pizza Patron. Strolling magicians, clowns, face painters and more fun-filled entertainment - all surrounded by information about other cycling events. Come join the party!
For more information, go to
www.tourdallas.org
Apr. 6, 2008 - Dorothy Shaw Bell Choir
in Concert (Granbury, TX)
Music at Acton will be hosting the internationally acclaimed Dorothy Shaw Bell Choir in a FREE performance by thirty seven talented teenagers performing a wide variety of music including Classical, Broadway, Boogie, and much more! Admission is FREE to the public!
More details to this event may be found at www.dorothyshawbellchoir.org
Apr. 8, 2008 - Texas Rangers
Baseball (Arlington, TX)
Texas Rangers opening day is Tuesday, April 8, 2008 at 1:05pm at the
Rangers Ballpark in Arlington Texas. Texas Rangers vs Baltimore. Tickets and details at texas.rangers.mlb.com
Apr. 10, 2008 - Bob Sheppard in
Concert (Garland, TX)
International tenor saxophone studio artist Bob Sheppard will be performing with the Naaman Forest Jazz Ensemble in Garland, Tx on Thursday, April 10th at 7:00pm at the Naaman Forest High School Auditorium. Admission is FREE! Bob Sheppard has been featured on Hollywood movie soundtracks such as Forrest Gump, Meet The Parents, and Monsters Inc. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear a amazing jazz artist from Hollywood!
Where: Naaman Forest HS Auditorium, Garland, TX; When: April 10th; Time: 7:00pm; Admission is FREE!
Details at www.garlandisdschools.net
Apr. 11, 2008 - 6th Annual Race for the Kids Gala
(Grand Prairie, TX)
Join Dallas Challenge in their mission to help youth stay in school, off drugs and alcohol, and out of the criminal justice system for the 2008 Race for the Kids Gala. Held in the Champions Ballroom at Lone Star Park, the evening will include a decadent dinner and dessert buffet; live and silent auctions featuring original artwork by Cuban artist Rolando Diaz, vacation get-a-ways, spa packages, autographed sports memorabilia, electronics and more; and all the fun and excitement of opening weekend live horse racing! Special guest Drew Waters, locally-based actor and international model, will also be in attendance. And don’t miss Gary Allan live in concert following the last race! SEATING IS LIMITED – RESERVE YOUR TICKETS TODAY! All proceeds benefit Dallas Challenge, Inc. For more information or to purchase tickets, please call 972.566.4680 or e-mail
sprice@dallaschallenge.org
- web www.dallaschallenge.org
Apr. 12, 2008 - 15th Annual Denton
Redbud Festival (Denton, TX)
The official "Redbud Capital of Texas," Denton's annual
celebration -sponsored by "Keep Denton Beautiful" -coincides
with the blooming of the Redbuds in early April. Saturday, April 12,
2008 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Courthouse Lawn in historic downtown Denton. FREE ADMISSION. Fun for the whole family!
More than 60 booths featuring tree and plant sales, gardening products, landscaping and home improvement items, children’s environmental exhibits and activities, pet adoptions and fun festival foods! The Home & Garden Show also includes exciting vendors such as: outdoor pottery, birdhouses, sunrooms, wind chimes, and yard art. For more information, call (940)
349-8737 or
visit www.kdb.org
Apr. 12, 2008 - Dallas Derby Devils
Season Opener (North Richland Hills, TX)
The Dallas Derby Devils are gearing up for the 2008 home season at their new home, the NYTEX Sports Centre in North Richland Hills. NYTEX currently houses Central Hockey League’s Texas Brahmas and the Tejas Volleyball Junior Club. This newly renovated facility will accommodate all of the hard-hitting action you’ve come to love at a live Dallas Derby Devils bout. Don’t miss the season opener on April 12th!
Details at www.derbydevils.com
Apr.
12, 2008 - 14th annual Camper Scamper (Dallas, TX)
On your mark, get set, go! The 14th annual Camper Scamper is calling all competitors to join in the family-oriented 10K (new!) and 5K Run, plus a 1 Mile Fun Run & Walk on Sat., Apr. 12, at Reverchon Park in Dallas (near Texas Scottish Rite Hospital). For the first time ever, Camper Scamper will feature a 10K Run (USATF Certified Course)! The morning kicks off with the 1 Mile Fun Run & Walk with post-race events including children’s activities and food from On the Border.
The very unique Camper Scamper event benefits Camp John Marc, a special camp for special kids that serves children with chronic illnesses and physical disabilities.
Details at www.campjohnmarc.org
Apr. 13, 2008 - Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band
(Dallas, TX)
The Boss is back! Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band are hitting American Airlines Center on Sunday, April 13, 2008. The North American and European tour coincides with the release of "Magic" that debuted #1 on Billboards Top 200 Album Chart. The album reclaimed the #1 spot again two weeks later. It has reached platinum in three countries and gold in 10 others; in addition to taking the #2 spot on Rolling Stones Top 50 Albums of 2007. The Boss received three Grammy awards this year, bringing his total to 18, when he won "Best Rock Song," "Best Solo Rock Vocal Performance" and "Best Rock Instrumental Performance."
Details at www.americanairlinescenter.com
Apr. 13, 2008 - 3rd Annual Global Sacred Music Celebration
(Dallas, TX)
Sacred music is the vehicle for spiritual awakening in many world cultures, touching us all with a sense of peace, hope and connection with the Divine. A dozen faiths and traditions will be represented in the 3rd Annual Global Sacred Music Celebration including African Traditions, Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism, Native American and Polynesian/Hawaiian. Tickets can be purchased in advance at the
church's bookstore or at www.dfwinternational.org/Sacred
, and will also be available at the door.
Apr. 14, 2008 - Bon Jovi In Concert
(Dallas, TX)
The Lost Highway Tour stops at the American Airlines Center on Monday, April 15th at 7:30 p.m. to support of their tenth studio album Lost Highway. Originally planned as a 2008 greatest hits tour, the tour was changed to promote Lost Highway after the album's unprecedented worldwide success, reaching #1 in several countries in June 2007. Details
on this concert may be found at www.americanairlinescenter.com
Apr. 14, 2008 - St. Lawrence
String Quartet in Concert (Dallas, TX)
Dallas Chamber Music presents
St. Lawrence String Quartet in Concert at
SMU's Caruth Auditorium. Haydn's String Quartet in G major, Op. 77, No. 1; R. Murray Schafer's String Quartet No. 3; Beethoven's String Quartet in B flat, Op. 130, with Grosse Fuge ending, Op. 133. A pre-concert recital in the Foyer at 7:15 pm (with limited seating) will feature Greater Dallas Youth Orchestra's Sinfonietta, under the direction of James Frank. For tickets
visit www.dallaschambermusic.org
or call 972-392-3267
Apr.
17 - 20, 2008 - MAIN ST. Fort Worth Arts Festival (Fort Worth,
TX)
The MAIN ST. Fort Worth Arts Festival is scheduled for April 17-20. The Southwest's largest, four-day visual arts and entertainment festival, four days of fine art, food, fun and festivities! Rated as the Number 1 Arts Festival in Texas, the 9th largest Arts Festival in the country as rated by the Harris List and the Art Fair SourceBook, and is ranked by the Harris List as one of the Top Fine Arts Festivals in the USA.
The festival, which takes place on the nine blocks
between the convention center and the courthouse in downtown Fort Worth, is
produced by Downtown Fort Worth Initiatives, Inc., and is presented by Coors Light. More than 450,000 people attend annually.
www.mainstreetartsfest.org
Apr.
18 - 19, 2008 - 16th Annual New Vintage Wine Trail (Grapevine,
TX)
The 16th Annual Grapevine New Vintage Wine Trail offers a great afternoon of wine tasting, live music and savory samplings of fine cuisine. As you follow the wine trail between Grapevine's winery tasting rooms, you will experience the unique atmosphere of this vintage town and some of the best wines produced in Texas. So slip into your comfortable weekend duds, head out to Grapevine and join us for the Jazz Wine Train, Blessing of the Vines and the Wine Trail.
For
more information, visit www.grapevinetexasusa.com
Apr.
18 - 20, 2008 - 57th Annual Ennis Bluebonnet Trails Festival (Ennis,
TX)
For 57 years, Ennis has showcased over 40 miles of mapped Bluebonnet trails. In 1997, Ennis was named the “Official Bluebonnet City of Texas” and the “Official Bluebonnet Trail of Texas” by the State Legislature. Every year, over 100,000 wildflowers seekers come to Ennis during the entire month of April to see these breathtaking bluebonnets. The flowers in Ennis generally peak about the 3rd week in
April. The Ennis Bluebonnet Festival is an annual celebration that offers free trail maps, arts, crafts, live music, children’s activities. bluebonnet souvenirs, and much more. Call 972-878-4748 or
visit www.visitennis.org
for more information.
Apr. 18 - 20, 2008 - 31st
Annual Dallas International Guitar Show & MusicFest (Dallas, TX)
The 30th Annual Dallas International Guitar Show and MusicFest will be
expanded to three days—April 18, 19 and 20, 2008, at Dallas Market
Hall. Market Hall is located at 2200 Stemmons Freeway in Dallas,
and provides ample free parking for show attendees. The Dallas
International Guitar Show and MusicFest is the world's largest and
oldest guitar show, blending musicians, fans, collectors and
celebrities together into one musical extravaganza. Visitors can
buy, sell, trade, or just browse among the thousands upon thousands of
new and vintage guitars, basses, amps, banjos, mandolins, straps and
strings, effects pedals, keyboards, music memorabilia and more. Rub
elbows with guitar legends and up-and-coming artists.
For more information, visit www.guitarshow.com
Apr. 18 - 20, 2008 - Memory Road Show
(Fort Worth, TX)
Memory Road Show is the largest celebration of classic cars in Texas! Don't miss a large variety of classic, antique, street rods and special interest cars on display at this mega event, held at the Texas Motor Speedway.
While at the Memory Road Shows, you are welcome to enjoy our many venues of events throughout the show. From classic cars, classic music on two main stages, dancing events, Silver Classic Car Auctions, swap meet, cruising, sock hop, Show 'N Shine, car audio sound-off, fun for kids area, large vendor area, and Levy Foods. In addition, there will be a large display of boats, RV's and motorcycles.
For details on this event, please visit www.memoryroadshow.com
Apr. 18, 2008 - Timber Tales Preschool Storytime
(Fort Worth, TX)
Timber Tales Preschool Storytime Log Cabin Village, 2100 Log Cabin Village Lane, Fort Worth. 817.392.5881.
www.logcabinvillage.org
10:00 to 11:00 a.m. $3.00 for participating children, $2.00 for adults. Featured stories: The Legend of the Bluebonnet by Tomie de Paola. Bring your 3-5 year old to the Village for an exciting step back into the world of 1800s Texas! Little "Villagers" can don bonnets, aprons, and vests as they gather 'round to hear stories of days gone by. Fee includes a preschool story, fun activities, and a craft. Please call 817-392-6769 to make your reservation (required)
Apr. 19, 2008 - Thyme for a Cure?
(Fort Worth, TX)
Thyme for a Cure? Log Cabin Village, 2100 Log Cabin Village Lane, Fort Worth. 817.392.5881.
www.logcabinvillage.org
1:00 to 4:00 p.m. $3.00 for ages 4-17 and seniors, $3.50 for ages 18 and up, 3 and under free ($2 additional charge to make craft). Herbs and flowering plants were an important part of life in the 1800s. Visit with members of the Greater Fort Worth Herb Society, identify some basic herbs in our herb garden, and learn how herbs were used to treat illness, hygiene, cooking, and more. Find out about 19th century medicine, experiment with planting, smell herbs as they season old-fashioned recipes, and make your own flor de papel (paper flower). No reservations required.
Apr. 19, 2008 - Migratory Bird
Day (Arlington, TX)
Wonders on the Wing Migratory Bird Day, 10 am, River Legacy Living Science Center, 703 NW Green Oaks Blvd. This festival encourages bird awareness and conservation through a variety of children's activities, games, bird walks, and speakers. Free. Call 817.860.6752 or visit
www.riverlegacy.org
Apr. 19, 2008 - MADD’s 5K Family
Fun Walk (Irving, TX)
Let’s Walk Like MADD! With every step you take and every pledge you make, you’ll help raise money and awareness to support the life saving mission of MADD and its Campaign to Eliminate Drunk Driving in our communities.
For more information on this event, please visit www.walklikemadd.org
Apr.
19 - 20, 2008 - Fearless Film Festival (Fort Worth,
TX)
In collaboration with the Lone Star Film Society and supported by The Fort Worth Public Library Foundation and the Arts Council of Fort Worth and Tarrant County, the MAIN ST. Fort Worth Arts Festival is proud to present Fearless Film Festival 2 - the Sequel. This short film and video festival attracted filmmakers from all over the world in 2007. Films will be shown in the David L. Tandy Lecture Hall in the Fort Worth Central Library (just two blocks from the Festival ground on 2nd and Throckmorton Streets) from noon to 8 pm on Saturday and Sunday, April 19 and 20, during the Arts Festival.
For details about this event, please visit www.mainstreetartsfest.org
Apr. 19, 2008 - 2nd Annual Fiesta
Latinoamericana! (Plano, TX)
2nd Annual Fiesta Latinoamericana! multimedia show features dance, live music, theater, and film. This year the program will be built around these four great literary figures: MEXICO: Carlos Fuentes, SPAIN: Miguel Hernandez, CHILE: Victor Jara, and ARGENTINA: Horacio Quiroga. Food will be available for purchase, and coolers, lawn chairs and picnics are welcome. The Fiesta Latinoamericana is sponsored by the City of Plano, Univision 23 and Al Dia. Tickets are $10 for adults, free for children, and may be purchased at the gate or online at
www.dfwinternational.org/FiestaLatinoamericana
Apr. 24, 2008 - Season of Light
Concert (Dallas, TX)
The Arts District Chorale will present the final concert of its 2007-2008 Season of Light Thursday, April 24, 2008, at 7:30 p.m. in Horchow Auditorium at the Dallas Museum of Art. The concert is presented in collaboration with the DMA’s J. M. W. Turner exhibition. The concert marks the southwestern premiere of “The Nine Muses” by American composer David Conte and features works of diverse composers including Eric Whitacre, Maurice Duruflé, Olivier Messiaen, John Rutter, and Johannes Brahms. To purchase tickets, contact the Arts District Chorale at 214.942.5085 or visit
www.artsdistrictchorale.org
Apr.
25 - 27, 2008 - 27th
Annual Denton Arts & Jazz Festival (Denton, TX)
Slide into spring on April 25, 26 & 27, 2008 by attending the annual Denton Arts & Jazz Festival.
The Denton Arts & Jazz Festival is a FREE 2 1/2 day event held in the heart of the city, beautiful Quakertown Park . Over 2,200 performers on 6 stages, fine arts and crafts, children's art activities, food and games, and four hundred festival members volunteer their time each year for this exciting annual event on the last, full weekend in April.
Every April over 200,000 people travel to Denton to experience the cool sounds...the diverse entertainment...the hot jazz...and all of the talent that has made Denton a hotbed of artistic inspiration.
For more information,
call 940-565-0931 or visit them online at www.dentonjazzfest.com
Apr.
25 - 27, 2008 - Mesquite Real Texas Festival (Mesquite, TX)
A 3-day family event featuring live entertainment, Wild West Shoot-out re-enactments, a paintball shooting gallery, the Mesquite Championship Rodeo, a Gasoline Alley car show, Taste of Mesquite BBQ competition, a midway-style carnival, food and live concerts by national and local artists, including Chris Cagle, Keith Anderson, Stoney LaRue, Little Joe y La Familia, Maren Morris, Mark McKinney, The Killdares and more.
Complete details at www.realtexasfestival.com
Apr. 26, 2008 – 3rd Annual Fort Worth Prairie Fest (Fort Worth, TX)
Friends of Tandy Hills Nature Area present The 3rd Annual Fort Worth Prairie Fest Saturday, April
26, 2008. 11 AM - 7 PM.
An outdoor festival to celebrate our connection to the natural world through Music, Art, Dance, Environmental Stewardship & Wildflower Tours. Free Admission!
Complete details at www.tandyhills.org
Apr. 26, 2008 – Sally Ride Science Festival
(Dallas, TX)
The Science Festival features - An inspiring talk by famous astronaut - Sally Ride; Workshops for students, which can be given by local veterinarians, astronomers, microbiologists and more; Workshops for parents and teachers on ways to support girls' interests in science; A street fair with booths, hands-on activities, food, and music; Don’t miss out — sign up today! Visit:
www.sallyridescience.com/festivals/08smu0426
or call: 800.561.5161. Advanced registration is required! (Deadline is April 25, 2008)
Apr. 26, 2008 - Get Kidz Fit
Extravaganza
(Dallas, TX)
The inaugural Get Kidz Fit extravaganza will showcase simple and fun ways families can incorporate physical activity and nutritious eating into day-to-day life. Families can participate in healthy cooking demonstrations, learn to eat nutritiously and participate in many forms of entertainment the whole family can enjoy such as sports, rock climbing, dance, tennis, soccer, jump rope, martial arts and much more. Various local sponsors and community organizations will provide giveaway items and information educating attendees on easy and convenient ways to incorporate physical activity and nutritious eating habits into the daily schedules of youth. Prizes and awards will also be given to several of the participants who partake in the event’s activities.
Details at www.getkidzfit.org
