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[ July 29, 2007; 7:30 pm; ] We just checked and as of this morning, great tickets have been released for Tim McGraw and Faith Hill’s Soul2Soul concert tonight at the American Airlines Center in Dallas.

If you’re a fan and thought they were all sold out, this is your chance to go see them live in person. The show begins at [...]

[ July 27, 2007; 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ] Shake your tailfeathers to Ray Jimenez & the Bail Jumpers playing blues, swing and soul, from the 1950’s, 60’s and 70’s and then cool off with ice cold watermelon slices in Historic Downtown Grapevine.

I love the Bud Light Real Men of Genius radio ads. You know, “Mr. Way To Proud of Texas Guy” or “Mr. Local Texas Football Hero Guy”?  This is probably the most successful advertising campaign ever.  Originally themed after Great American Heros, this campaign has been going on for several years now
and there [...]

[ July 26, 2007; 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm. ] Dallas Arboretum -
Cool Thursday Concert with Fast Lane
Thursday, 7:30pm,

(Outside if Sunshine, inside if Rain)

One of our personal favorites, Fast lane is a 6 piece Eagles Tribute band based here in North Texas. They flawlessly recreate all of the classic hits of the Eagles-Best of My Love, Lyin’ Eyes, and of course, Hotel California. Check [...]

[ August 4, 2007; 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ] On August 4, 2007 from 6-11pm, visit the Nasher Sculpture Center in downtown Dallas for an open air concert by A Hard Day’s Night, a Beatles Tribute Band. There are a few Beatles tribute bands performing these days. A Hard Day’s Night focuses on the 40 years of the Beatles since the release [...]

[ September 22, 2007; 11:00 am to 5:00 pm. ]

A Music Festival and Old-Fashioned Fair

Come visit a place where the past meets the present at the Dallas Heritage Village “crossroads.”
Join in for the 2nd annual Texas Crossroads Festival, a family event filled with music, games, heritage, crafts and fun! You’ll have the opportunity to learn more about the 1893 World’s Fair in Chicago [...]

[ August 10, 2007; 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. ] The Sharpie No. 8 Nascar race car is making a pit stop in Flower Mound.  In something entirely new for the FM Library, you are invited to come to the Library on August 10th from 11am-2pm to get a rare chance to get up close and personal with this special car.  Also inside the [...]

Did you know the American Amateur Youth Baseball Association is holding their AAYBA World Series right here in Flower Mound this week?
From July 21 through July 28th, 2007, the second week of the youth baseball series for ages 9U-12U,
and 13U is being held in Gerault Park. For team schedules and more information visit the [...]

Summer is a great time to volunteer. And Greater Lewisville Cares is a great organization to get started with. Attending a brief orientation is all you need to get started making a difference as a volunteer in our community.
Greater Lewisville Cares, a 501c3 nonprofit, provides flexible, hands-on service opportunities for all ages and interests primarily [...]

[ August 6, 2007; 7:30 pm; ]

Summer is a great time to volunteer. And Greater Lewisville Cares is a great organization to get started with. Attending a brief orientation is all you need to get started making a difference as a volunteer in our community.

Greater Lewisville Cares, a 501c3 nonprofit, provides flexible, hands-on service opportunities for all ages [...]

[ August 9, 2007; 8:30 pm; ] The merchants of Bartonville Town Center presents a free outdoor movie, “A Night At The Museum”. You are invited to arrive early to enjoy the many restaurants now open in the center. Bring your own chairs. Sorry, no coolers permitted.

Bartonville Town Center is located on FM 407 northbound directly west of Lantana.

We originally published this story back in June, and have had so much interest in linking to the story we thought we’d update it so everybody could find the link quickly.
Flower Mound joins the unique ranks of cities with their own Rap song written and produced by creative local youth, singing about being stuck in [...]

[ August 5, 2007; 9:00 pm; ] Arrive earlier before 9pm and go inside the gaylord Texan Atrium to enjoy Motion in Air, a dazzling show by amazing aerial acrobats demonstrating physical strength, poetry in motion, and skilled theatrics in air from the top of Gaylord Texan Resort’s glass atrium. You won’t want to miss this exciting show!

Fridays - Sundays
9:00 p.m.
Gaylord [...]

We all know of “Wierd Al” Yankovic. His musical satire is focused on his ability to take hits of the day, whatever that day is, and turn them into his own comedic parody. My first memory was his sing “I Love Rocky Road“, a parody of I Love Rock and Roll by Joan [...]

[ August 4, 2007; 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm. ]
Adult Cooking Classes
Learn how to prepare a variety of unique dishes from Gaylord Texan’s executive chefs!  Special attention will be provided to each class participant, catering to those at all culinary experience levels.  Each class offers take-home recipe cards.

August 4, September 1
Noon - 3:00 p.m.
Old Hickory Steakhouse
$45 per person

[ July 21, 2007 11:00 am to July 22, 2007 4:00 pm. ] So you’re planning for that big day, or thinking about planning for that big day, or dreaming about thinking about planning for that big day. Well grab your girlfriends and head to the Amon Carter Exhibit Hall in Fort Worth this Saturday & Sunday from 11am to 4pm for the Fort Worth Bridal Show! [...]

[ August 31, 2007 9:00 pm to September 2, 2007 9:00 pm. ]
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Firework Fridays
Did you miss the Independence Day fireworks? Well you’re still in luck. Each Friday through Sept 3, you can watch as Gaylord Texan Resort lights up the night over Lake Grapevine! Two locations offer a setting for both adults and families. Adults are invited to take a short stroll [...]

[ July 29, 2007; 7:30 pm; ] A local group, Studio B Performing Arts Center will present Hello Dolly at the Marcus High School Theater auditorium.

Tickets are $15 for adults, $12 for seniors and students over the age of 10 and $8 for children.
Friday, July 27 at 7:30
Saturday, July 28 at 7:30
Sunday, July 29 at 2:30

Studio B at 1 Nelson Parkway, 2400 [...]

One of the activities we’ve always enjoyed is exploring our own “back yard”. Now in Texas, that phrase takes on a little larger than life meaning. So often we hear friends say they have never been to Dealey Plaza, the JFK Memorial Museum, or other local landmarks, or they only go there when [...]

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Ok, we’ve all seen it on YouTube or on the news. Drop Mentos candies in a Pepsi and create an eruption.
That idea was taken to a larger scale, right here in Flower Mound. Did they set a world’s record?

Well, they certainly hope so. Over 800 people showed up at a [...]