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This Weekend (Oct. 12-14) in Arlington

Friday, October 12th, 2007

We have lots of great music around town, as usual. It’s also the last weekend to catch Little Shop of Horrors at Theatre Arlington. After Dark in the Park is going on for the kids at River Legacy Park.  And the SPCA will be set up for pet adoptions in the lower level of the Parks Mall, next to Dick’s Sporting Goods. Have a great weekend everyone!

What: Holland K. Smith282127_dog_and_cat.jpg
When: Friday, Oct. 12 @ 9:30 pm
Where: Stumpy’s Blues Bar, 2811 W. Division St., 817-275-3231

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What: Rat Ranch
When: Fri. - Sat., Oct. 12-13 @ 9:45 pm
Where: Sherlock’s Baker Street Pub, 245 Lincoln Square Center, 817-226-2300

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What: Arlington Master Chorale
When: Fri. - Sat., Oct. 12-13 @ 8:00 pm
Where: St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 2024 S Collins St817-277-6871

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What: Little Shop of Horrors (final weekend!)
When: Fri.-Sun., Oct. 12-14 @ 8 pm
Where: Theatre Arlington, 305 W. Main St., 817-275-7661

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What: After Dark in the Park (ages 2 to 10)
When: Fri. - Sun., Oct. 12-14 (see website for times)
Where: River Legacy Park, 703 NW Green Oaks Blvd at Cooper St, 817-861-2576

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What: Johnnie High’s Country Revue
When: Sat., Oct. 13 at 7:30 pm
Where: Arlington Music Hall, 224 N. Center Street, 817-226-4400

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What: Swan Song Tributes
When: Sat., Oct. 13 @ 9:30 pm
Where: Stumpy’s Blues Bar, 2811 W. Division St., 817-275-3231

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What: SPCA Pet Adoptions 
When: Saturday, Oct. 13, Noon to 4:00 pm
Where: The Parks at Arlington, 3811 S. Cooper Street, 817-467-0200

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And don’t forget all of the Haunted Houses and other Halloween fun. You can find a listing of all of the spooky fun by clicking here!

Calendar of Events for September

Saturday, September 1st, 2007
Sept 1 Soles for Souls shoe drive at The Parks at Arlington (thru Sept. 30)
Arlington Gem and Mineral Show at Arlington Convention Center, 10-6
Six Flags Best of Texas Festival begins (runs thru Sept. 16)
Star Signs (1 pm), Astronaut (2:15 pm) at UTA Planetarium
Johnnie High’s Country Music Revue, 7:30pm
3 Day Bender at Stumpy’s Blues Bar
The Max at Sherlock’s Baker Street Pub
Mansfield Night on the Town (Town Park) - Happy Feet (8:30 pm)
Sept 2 Arlington Gem and Mineral Show at Arlington Convention Center, 10-5
Star Signs (1 pm), Astronaut (2:15 pm) at UTA Planetarium
Vegas Stars at Sherlock’s Baker Street Pub
Sept 3 Dig Em Earl at Sherlock’s Baker Street Pub
Rangers vs. Kansas City Royals, 7:05pm
Sept 4 AM Zeros/Dustin Becker at Sherlock’s Baker Street Pub
Rangers vs. Kansas City Royals, 7:05pm
Sept 5 Diversion at Sherlock’s Baker Street Pub
Rangers vs. Kansas City Royals, 7:05pm
Sept 6 Channel 15 at Sherlock’s Baker Street Pub

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Walk for a Good Cause - Get Free Rangers Tickets

Tuesday, August 28th, 2007

Ozarka is sponsoring a “Walk in the Park” to benefit the River Legacy Foundation. The Foundation works to preserve and enhance land along the Trinity River in north Arlington. Ozarka is making a $15,000 donation to start things off and walkers may create an online donation page after registering.

Registered walkers will receive a free ticket to the September 9 Rangers baseball game and have the option to participate in an on-field parade to celebrate participants.

The walk take place on September 9 from 11:15 am to 12:15 pm. Participants will meet at the Spring Creek Pavilion, Parking Lot B at the Ballpark in Arlington. Participants must pre-register online. For more information, call 817-861-2576 or visit www.texasrangers.com/ozarka.

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The Tale of Screaming Bridge

Friday, July 13th, 2007

If you’ve lived in Arlington very long, chances are you’ve heard the story of Screaming Bridge.  Many a high schooler has ventured out to North Arlington at midnight to try to hear the screams of the girls who lost their lives in a tragic accident at the bridge.  There are many different versions of the story. Over the last 46 years the details of the accident and even the location of the bridge have changed (most accounts wrongly put it in River Legacy Park). It has evolved into the tall tales we hear today. But this urban legend is born out of a real tragedy. The real story goes something like this: (more…)

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