Feb.
29 - Mar. 2, 2008 - 26th
Annual
North Texas Irish Festival (Dallas, TX)
The 26th annual NTIF features many of the top Irish musicians and dancers in the world and a number of cultural presentations on eight stages at Fair Park. Again, in 2008 the NTIF will open its Festival on Friday night, February 29, at 6 PM with full festival activities, including performances by national and regional musicians. The festivities will continue throughout the weekend, including Saturday, March 1 through Sunday, March 2, and feature some of the very finest in Irish and other Celtic entertainment including world famous bands, award-winning dancers, enchanting storytellers at the popular Urchin Street area and educational workshops. As in the past, the festival will also offer a variety of delicious Irish and international food and drink, cultural crafts, and ethnic vendors.
Details at www.ntif.org
Feb. 29 -
Mar. 2, 2008
- Annual Dallas Home and Garden Show
(Dallas, TX)
Where else can you can a gazillion decorating ideas, building and remodeling solutions, participate in dozens of interactive how-to workshops and cooking seminars AND shop ‘til you drop all under one roof?
One-Stop Home & Garden Shopping; 1000’s of Products, Services & Ideas; Meet Contractors, Homebuilders, Decorators, Landscapers, & More; See Products in Action and Trends in
Motion! For more
information, visit them online at www.texashomeandgarden.com
Mar. 1,
2008 - Boat Building School (Arlington, TX)
Boat Building School, 10 am to noon, Arlington City Hall, Council Chamber, 101 W. Abram Street. Before setting sail at River Legacy's 19th annual Cardboard Boat Regatta, attend Boat Building School to learn about boat-building tips from the experts, needed supplies and race rules. Free. Call 817.861.2576 or visit
www.riverlegacy.org
The 19th annual Cardboard Boat Regatta is planned for May 3 at Six Flags Hurricane Harbor, where amateur boat builders, youth and adults alike, navigate their cardboard creations along the Lazy River and Wave Pool.
Mar. 1,
2008 - Rachmaninov’s Vespers
Concert (Richardson, TX)
The 100-voice strong Plano Civic Chorus, conducted by Ralph Frederick Stannard, will sing Sergei Rachmaninov’s Vespers featuring tenor soloist Peter Tiggelaar. The Vespers are part of the Russian Orthodox Church’s All-night Vigil, an aggregation of three canonical hours including the Matins and the First Hour.
Tickets for this concert are $15 in advance ($20 at the door) and $10 for students. Call 972-606-5220 or visit
www.planocivicchorus.org
Mar. 2,
2008
- “Young Virtuoso” Concert (Dallas, TX)
The Greater Dallas Youth Orchestra continues its 2007-2008 season with “Young Virtuoso” on Sunday, March 2, 2008 at 7:30 p.m. at the Meyerson Symphony Center under the direction of GDYO Music Director and Conductor Richard Giangiulio. The program features the 2008 GDYO Concerto Competition winner Susie Choi, cello. Performance selections also include Moncayo’s Huapango, Shulman’s Selections for String Orchestra, 4th movement of Elgar’s Cello Concerto in e minor and Rimsky-Korsakov’s
Scheherazade. Tickets range from $8 to $30 and are available for purchase in advance through the GDYO office at (214) 528-7747 or on the night of the performance at the Meyerson Box Office. The Meyerson Symphony Center is located at 2401 Flora Street.
Complete details at www.gdyo.org
Mar.
7, 8, & 9 2008 – The Little Engine That Could™ (
Palestine, TX
)
I think I can, I think I can!” Promoting the power of positive thought, the motivation to be all we can be and the courage to try, the Little Engine That Could sends us a strong, time-honored message. Take a ride the with Little Engine That Could and watch as this story written by Watty Piper and published by Penguin Young Readers Group, comes to life! Visitors will enjoy costumed storybook characters, games, musical entertainment, story-telling, live animals and much more. For
details and cost, see www.texasstaterr.com
Mar.
6 - 7, 2009
- 5th Annual Savor Dallas (Dallas, TX)
The 5th annual Savor Dallas returns Friday, March 6 and Saturday, March 7, 2009 with renewed flair and exciting new events. North
Texas' international experience of wine, food, spirits and the arts brings upscale consumers the ultimate tasting experience with cuisine from over 50 of the area's top restaurants and ultra-premium wines and spirits - with the special opportunity to interact one-on-one with internationally acclaimed experts in exciting venues. Savor Dallas also generously supports local charities, including the North Texas Food Bank, Greater Dallas Restaurant Association Culinary Scholarship Fund, and the Arts Magnet Building Campaign for Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts. Get tickets and the complete schedule at
www.SavorDallas.com
or call 866-277-7920.
Mar. 7 - 9,
2008 - The Country
Peddler Show's Perfect Street of Shops (Arlington, TX)
The Peddler Show offers shoppers a one-of-a-kind shopping experience that can't be duplicated. A trip to the mall will never feel the same after you've seen the vast selection of unique items the Peddler Show has to offer! Whether you're looking for personalized designs, creative gifts or unique jewelry, the Peddler Show has it all! It’s the perfect street of shops-customized just for you! Don't miss the shopping experience designed to be as individual and unique as you are! For more information, please visit us at
www.peddlershow.com
Mar.
7 - 9, 2008 - All-Con
Dallas (Dallas, TX)
All-Con Dallas. March 7, 8 & 9, 2008. Science Fiction, Fantasy, Anime, and Arts Community convention. Celebrities from television and film; murder mystery dinners; competitions for costuming, gaming,
fandom, and plastic model building; live music; cabaret; comedy performances; independent films; audience participation / shadowcasting films; and a broad interest dealer and exhibitor hall. All at one location for three great days!
For more info on this non-stop fun, please visit them online at www.all-con.org
Mar. 8, 2008
- Kite Making for Families (Arlington, TX)
Kite Making for Families, 10 am to 2 pm, River Legacy Living Science Center, 703 NW Green Oaks Blvd. Before flying your kite at the City's Kite Festival the next weekend, come the Living Science Center to participate in kite-building workshops and activities. Free. Call 817.860.6752 or visit
www.riverlegacy.org
Mar. 8, 2008
- 21st Annual Funny Bunny Festival (Lewisville, TX)
The City of Lewisville Parks & Leisure Services Funny Bunny Festival is here again! The Lewisville Noon Rotary Club will be preparing a pancake breakfast for a small donation (separate fee from carnival admission) inside our neighboring Senior Activity Center. Breakfast will be served from 8:30-10:30 a.m. Carnival includes games, face painting, the ever-popular cupcake walk, and lots of fun! No advance registration needed. Our annual old-fashioned egg hunt will be held on the back lawn between the Senior Center and Memorial Park Recreation Center.
Details may be found at www.cityoflewisville.com
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. 8, 2008
- Imagination Celebration 20th Anniversary Parade & Celebration (Fort
Worth, TX)
This festive community ceremony is FREE for the whole family. The festivities begin with a stadium parade featuring over 1000 Fort Worth ISD students who have created giant puppets, banners, and costumes for the day. Local Fort Worth artists, musicians, and performers will join marching bands and stilt walkers in the grand procession onto the field.
For complete details to this event, please visit www.icfw.org/20th_Anniversay_Parade.htm
Mar. 9, 2008 - Plano Bridal Show (Plano,
TX)
Come See The Premier Bridal Show In Plano! Over 100 wedding professionals to meet your every wedding need. Tickets are available at the door, and no advance registration is needed. Entry is $10 for adults and $5 for children under 14 - includes toddlers & infants. (No credit cards accepted for admission.)
For more information visit bridalshowsinc.com
Mar. 12 - Mar. 28, 2008 - "Opal’s Husband" -
Theatre Performance (Dallas,
TX)
Starring Gene Ray Price as the irrepressible Opal Kronkie, the junk woman and Larry Randolph as the old man who appears on her doorstep. It's a laugh a minute that will warm your heart!
Details - www.bathhousecultural.com
Mar. 14,
2008 - Annual Prophecy Conference (Arlington, TX)
Come hear international prophecy speaker Irvin Baxter speak on the "Confirmation of the Covenant" at the Arlington Convention Center. President Bush is pressing for peace in the middle east before he leaves office. Could a short lived peace agreement between Israel and the Palestinians be the beginning of the final seven years before the "Second Coming of Jesus Christ"? Details at
www.endtime.com
Mar. 14,
2008 -
Timber Tales Preschool Storytime (Fort Worth, TX)
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 story: The Quilt Story by Tony Johnston. 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. $3 fee includes a preschool story, fun activities, and a craft. Please call 817-392-6769 to make your reservation (required).
Mar.
14 - 16, 2008 - 9th Annual Fort Worth
Home Show (Fort Worth, TX)
Home Furnishings & Accessories. How -To Seminars on the Home Theater Stage. Pools, Spas & Outdoor Living.
Located at the Will Rogers Memorial Center. For more
information, visit www.texashomeandgarden.com
Mar. 15,
2008 - Kite Festival (Arlington, TX)
Kite Festival, 10 am to 2 pm, River Legacy Parks, 701 NW Green Oaks Blvd. Hosted by the Parks and Recreation Department, this fun-filled activity includes stunt demonstrations, kite contests, bounce house, face painting, concessions and much more! Cost is $5 per participant. Call 817.459.6434 or visit
www.naturallyfun.org
Mar. 15,
2008 -
Strike While the Iron’s Hot! (Fort Worth, TX)
Strike While the Iron’s Hot! 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 stamp leather). Experience life before hardware and lumber stores! See the blacksmith hand-forge unique creations, take a turn working wood at the shaving horse, help plow the field, and make your own stamped leather craft to take home. This day is for do-it-yourselfers! No reservations required.
Mar.
14 - 16, 2008 - Dallas Quilt
Celebration 2008 (Dallas, TX)
This year, our show theme is “Timeless Traditions.” Our judging team is Scott Murkin, Cynthia England and Bobbie Aug. They will be awarding more than $13,000.00 in prize money to quilts entered in the show. In addition to their judging duties, the three judges will all be presenting lectures and providing quilt appraisals. Be sure to purchase your lecture tickets and make those appraisal reservations early to ensure that you have a spot reserved just for you! Continuing at the show will be our ever-popular vendor mall with approximately 140 vendors. Many of them will be offering free demonstrations in a special area near the front entrance. The quilts in the judged show and vendor spaces will be set up in the Main Hall. We will take advantage of the North Hall for quilt appraisals, Special Exhibits and our men’s sports lounge area. Food concessions will also be available in the North Hall.
For times, entry forms, and more information, please visit their web site at www.quiltersguildofdallas.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
Mar.
15, 2008 - 29th Annual Greenville Avenue St. Patrick's Day Parade
(Dallas, TX)
Greenville Avenue Area Business Association (GAABA) presents The 28th Annual Greenville Ave. St Patrick's Day Parade. Event Activities: Greenville Ave. merchants and other area organizations create and provide over 100 floats for the parade. Elaborate, colorful, creative and clever all with St. Patrick's Day color and theme. GAABA officials expect a larger crowd than last years 70,000 as we are celebrating our
29th consecutive year. The parade was started to not only celebrate the tradition of
St. Patrick's Day but to heighten the public's awareness to all the activities and merchants on Greenville Ave. The event is FREE and parking is available all along Greenville Ave. at the various business parking lots. Bring the whole family! The Post Parade in on Greenville and University at Energy Square across the street from Desperados. Contact Information: GAABA office 214.363.1850 or 214-823-4370 or visit
www.greenvilleavenue.org
Mar. 15, 2008 - 2008 Big
"D" Nationals (Addison, TX)
The Big "D" Nationals attracts martial arts styles that normally do not compete on other circuits. We see all styles of martial arts from all over the United States and Mexico. This year will be no different with representation from many Korean, Japanese and Chinese styles. You don't want to miss the best Black Belts in Texas competing for the beautiful Grand Champion Awards.
Details at www.texaskarate.com
Mar. 15 - 16, 2008 - Family Weekend Campout
(Grapevine, TX)
Join Adventure Team for a Family Weekend Campout at Meadowmere Park on Lake Grapevine. $25 for adults and $15 for kids (5 and under are FREE), includes your campsite, activities, dinner Saturday night, SMORES and hot chocolate around the campfire, and a full breakfast Sunday morning. Grab your family, friends, or just come out to meet some new people as we enjoy the great outdoors! All you need to bring is your sleeping bag and personal items. For more information, visit
www.AdventureTeamKids.com
or call 972-741-9169
Mar.
16 - 23, 2008 - Dr Pepper Dallas Cup
XXIX (Frisco, TX)
Dr Pepper Dallas Cup XXIX offers the most competitive international youth soccer in North America plus genuine Texas hospitality.
The 2008 tournament field, made up of seven age groups (U13-U19), has been set with 180 teams! There will be approximately 3,800 players representing 17 countries, from 61 international teams, 91 national teams and 28 local Dallas teams competing in the most prestigious boys youth soccer tournament.
In past years, teams and referees have traveled to Dallas from ninety-eight countries and six continents. Share the excitement of world class competition, make new soccer friends and enjoy a fun- filled week of activities.
Details at www.dallascup.com
Mar. 18,
2008 - Julie Ingram will play a mini-concert (Mesquite, TX)
On Tuesday, March 18, Dallas Singer and Songwriter Julie Ingram will play
a mini-concert at the Borders store in Mesquite. The performances will include songs such as “Anytime Anywhere” and “A Place Called Love” which are quickly climbing the charts since the release of Ingram’s new album Keep On Believin’. Following the performance, Julie will autograph CDs and greet fans.
Mar. 20,
2008 - Julie Ingram will play a mini-concert (Colleyville, TX)
On Thursday, March 20, Dallas Singer and Songwriter Julie Ingram will play a mini-concert at Borders in Colleyville. The performances will include songs such as “Anytime Anywhere” and “A Place Called Love” which are quickly climbing the charts since the release of Ingram’s new album Keep On Believin’. Following the performance, Julie will autograph CDs and greet fans.
Details on this event may be found at www.julieingram.com
Mar. 23,
2008 - Easter in The Park - Pooch Parade (Dallas, TX)
Round up the family, kids, blankets and bonnets for an entertaining afternoon of music and picnic lunches! Celebrating its 23rd anniversary, the Turtle Creek Association presents Easter in the Park featuring the hilarious Pooch Parade and Costume Contest at 1 p.m., followed by a live concert of light classics and pop favorites by the Dallas Symphony Orchestra at 3 p.m. The event kicks off at 11 a.m. with the Pooch Parade registration and continues till 5 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. Guests are invited to bring picnic lunches or may dine on a wide variety of “State-Fair-type” foods, such as corn dogs and funnel cakes. The event benefits beautification projects in the Turtle Creek area.
Details at www.turtlecreekassociation.org
Mar.
26 - 30,
2008 - Disney's High School Musical (Dallas, 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 American Airlines Center March 28th - March 30th.
Get'cha head in the game and celebrate the sounds, the songs, the bop and the pop in this all-new ice show starring a cast of world-class skaters.
For more information, please visit www.americanairlinescenter.com
Mar.
27 - Apr. 6, 2008 - AFI Dallas International Film Festival (Dallas,
TX)
The AFI DALLAS Film Festival returns for its second year in 2008. The festival will feature international films from emerging filmmakers, the latest work from great film
masters and our unique nightly red carpet gala premieres which include all of our attending filmmakers and stars. Spanning 10 days and nights, our presentation of more than 200 screenings make it one of the largest film festivals in the Southwest. AFI DALLAS 2008 runs March 27 – April 6, 2008. Tickets will be available at
www.AFIDALLAS.com beginning March 7, 2008 or in person at the AFI DALLAS box office.
Mar.
28, 2008
- Alvin and the Chipmunks (Arlington, TX)
Coming to The Parks at Arlington for a FREE one day only appearance, Alvin and the Chipmunks will take the stage for a fun-filled, musical extravaganza that’s sure to delight fans young and old alike! The talented trio will be singing and dancing to some of their favorite hit songs including “Get U Goin’,” “How We Roll,” “Funkytown,” “Get Munked” and their #1 classic hit single “Witch Doctor.”
Following the high-energy stage show, the interactive Chipmunk fan experience will also be highlighted by step-by-step dance lessons for the popular “Munk Dance” craze, hands-on video game play stations, character photo opps and more, along with special prize giveaways throughout the day!
Details at www.theparksatarlington.com
Mar. 29, 2008
- Dallas-Area NexBank MS Walk (Addison, TX)
The 2008 NexBank Walk MS will be held in the Dallas Area on Saturday, March 29, 2008 in beautiful Addison Circle Park and the urban town center surrounding the park. Day of Event registration begins at 7 a.m. with the 5K Run for Hope taking the mark at 8 a.m. and the walk stepping out at 8:30 a.m. Rest stops along your choice of a 1 mile or 5K route will feature live entertainment by local artists in addition to hydration and traditional refreshments. There is no cost to register for the NexBank Walk MS ($25 registration for the 5K Run for Hope), and there is no minimum pledge.
For details on this event, please visit nationalmssociety.
org
Mar. 29, 2008
- Pura Fiesta (Richardson, TX)
Pura Fiesta is a major Hispanic event for the entire community. Pura Fiesta is Completely FREE! It will feature: Music, Entertainment, Food, Games, Special Presentations, Raffles and much more...Pura Fiesta will be held in East Richardson on Saturday Mar. 29 from noon to 7pm at 1416 E. Collins Blvd. This event is sponsored by local business as a way to give back to the Hispanic Community. For details on attending or sponsoring the event call 214.379.1575 or visit
www.buenaguia.com
