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This Weekend (Sept. 28-30) in Arlington

Friday, September 28th, 2007

568086_98055473_1.jpgAs always, we have great music around town and a couple of plays you can check out. The G-Kon gaming convention is in town and Fright Fest is starting up at Six Flags.

Be sure to check out the Front Street Festival in downtown Arlington this weekend. There will be art, entertainment, history, food and fun. Admission to Knapp Heritage Park is $2 for adults and $1 for children.

What: Fender Bender
When: Friday, Sept. 28 @ 9:30pm
Where: Stumpy’s Blues Bar, 2811 W. Division St., 817-275-3231

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What: Professor D
When: Friday, Sept. 28 @ 9:30pm
Where: Sherlock’s Baker Street Pub, 245 Lincoln Square Center, 817-226-2300

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What: Bonedriven 
When: Friday, Sept. 28, 9:30 pm
Where: Hot Rods & Hoggs, 706 N. Watson Road, 817-649-5220

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This Weekend (Sept. 21-23) in Arlington

Friday, September 21st, 2007

11512409451press919200794720PM.jpgWhat: Gone By Dawn
When: Friday, Sept. 21 @ 9:30pm
Where: Stumpy’s Blues Bar, 2811 W. Division St., 817-275-3231

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What: Inflateable Love Boys
When: Friday, Sept. 21 @ 9:30pm
Where: Sherlock’s Baker Street Pub, 245 Lincoln Square Center, 817-226-2300

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What: Le Freak
When: Friday, Sept. 21 @ 9:30pm
Where: Reflections (Admiral Hotel), 1507 N. Watson Road, 817-640-7712

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What: Little Shop of Horrors
When: Fri.-Sun., Sept. 21-23 @ 8 pm
Where: Theatre Arlington, 305 W. Main St., 817-275-7661

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This Weekend (Sept. 14-16) in Arlington

Friday, September 14th, 2007

675818_83610209.jpgMuch to do this weekend, as usual! We’ve got some great family activities, some rockin’ bands and lots of other fun things going on. I’m probably going to stay home and lay low. I might watch the Emmy’s on Sunday. (Exciting, eh?)

Enjoy yourselves!

What: Little Legends Storytime
When: Friday, Sept. 14 (call for details)
Where: Legends of the Game Museum, 1000 Balpark Way, Suite 400; 817-273-5087

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What: Ballpark After Dark Sleepover
When: Friday, Sept. 14 (call for details)
Where: Legends of the Game Museum, 1000 Balpark Way, Suite 400; 817-273-5087

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What: Mario Marcus
When: Friday, Sept. 14 @ 9:30pm
Where: Stumpy’s Blues Bar, 2811 W. Division St., 817-275-3231

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This Weekend (Sept 7-9) in Arlington

Friday, September 7th, 2007

14466661451press96200762606PM.jpgMy pick for the weekend is the Mansfield Night on the Town in Town Park on Saturday. Me & My Monkey will perform and there will be food and drinks available. Should be a great family-friendly night (In case of inclement weather the festivities will be moved to the Mansfield Activities Center at 106 S. Wisteria).

What: Author Aziz Shihab
When: Friday, Sept. 7 @ 6-8 pm
Where: George W. Hawkes Library, 101 E. Abram St., (817) 459-6900

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What: Texas Ramblers 
When: Friday, Sept. 7 @ 9:30pm
Where: Stumpy’s Blues Bar, 2811 W. Division St., 817-275-3231

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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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This Weekend (Aug. 24-26) in Arlington

Friday, August 24th, 2007

The Mayor is at the Mall, The Wiggles are at Nokia, our good friends, Me & My Monkey are at Stumpy’s Blue’s Bar, and there are lots of other things happening. Enjoy your last weekend of summer. School starts Monday! 12224684451press821200792747AM.jpg

What: Hearsay in concert
When: Friday, August 24 @ 9:45 pm
Where: Sherlock’s Baker Street Pub, 245 Lincoln Square Center, 817-226-2300

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What: Me & My Monkey
When: Friday, August 24 @ 9:30pm
Where: Stumpy’s Blues Bar, 2811 W. Division St., 817-275-3231

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What: Rangers vs. Seattle Mariners, Fri - Back to School Backpacks; Sat - MercyMe Pregame Concert
When: Fri.-Sun., August 24-26 @ 7:35pm
Where: The Ballpark, 1000 Ballpark Way, 972-RANGERS

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What: Astronaut (11am), Cosmic CSI (2pm)
When: Friday & Saturday, August 24 & 25
Where: UTA Planetarium, 700 Planetarium Place, 817-272-1183

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This Weekend (Aug. 17-19) in Arlington

Friday, August 17th, 2007

Most of us will be out doing our tax-free shopping this weekend, but there’s also a Bridal Show and some good music around town. Check it out:

812116_40082709_1.jpgWhat: SALES TAX HOLIDAY
When: Friday through Sunday, August 17-19
Where: Retailers in Texas; valid on clothing, shoes, diapers, backpacks

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What: Rat Ranch in concert
When: Friday & Saturday, August 17-18 @ 9:45 pm
Where: Sherlock’s Baker Street Pub, 245 Lincoln Square Center, 817-226-2300

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What: Little Legends Storytime
When: Friday, August 17 (call for details)
Where: Legends of the Game Museum, 1000 Balpark Way, Suite 400; 817-273-5087

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What: Ballpark After Dark Sleepover
When: Friday, August 17 (call for details)
Where: Legends of the Game Museum, 1000 Balpark Way, Suite 400; 817-273-5087

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This Weekend in Arlington

Friday, August 10th, 2007

14508662451press89200764943PM.jpgIt’s a busy weekend around town. We’ve got craft shows, bands, theater, baseball and more!

What: Le Freak in concert
When: Friday, August 10 @ 9:45 pm
Where: Sherlock’s Baker Street Pub, 245 Lincoln Square Center, 817-226-2300

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What: The Party Crashers 
When: Friday, August 10 @ 9:30pm
Where: Reflections (Admiral Hotel), 1507 N. Watson Road, 817-640-7712

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What: Rufus Wainwright, Neko Case & A Fine Frenzy in Concert
When: Friday, August 10 @ 8 pm
Where: Nokia Theatre, 1001 Performance Place, Grand Prairie (972-647-5700 or http://www.ticketmaster.com/)

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Weekend Events for August 3-5

Friday, August 3rd, 2007

There is something for everyone in the Arlington area this weekend:


What: Ultimate Bubble-Blowing League qualifier - winner gets a chance to meet LeBron James
When: Friday, August 3 from 1-8 pm 
Where: Six Flags Hurricane Harbor, 1800 E. Lamar Blvd., 817-640-890014539176451press82200770545PM.jpg

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What: KISS Party 2007 with Avril Lavigne, Rihanna, Good Charlotte & Baby Bash
When: Friday, August 3 @ 7 pm
Where: Nokia Theatre, 1001 Performance Place, Grand Prairie (972-647-5700 or http://www.ticketmaster.com/)

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What: Arsenic and Old Lace
When: Friday & Saturday, August 3 & 4 @ 8 pm; Sunday, August 5 @ 2 pm
Where:  Theatre Arlington, 305 W. Main St, 817-275-7661

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What: Astronaut (11am), Cosmic CSI (2pm)
When: Friday & Saturday, August 3 & 4
Where:  UTA Planetarium, 700 Planetarium Place, 817-272-1183

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Calendar of Events for August

Tuesday, July 31st, 2007
August 1 The Adventures of Nate the Great @ C.A.T.S., 10am & 1pm, Admission $6
Astronaut (11am), Cosmic CSI (2pm) @ UTA Planetarium
Five Point at Sherlock’s Baker Street Pub
August 2 The Adventures of Nate the Great @ C.A.T.S., 10am, 1pm & 7pm, Admission $6
Astronaut (11am & 7pm), Cosmic CSI (2pm), Rock & Roll Hall of Fame (8pm) @ UTA Planetarium
Out of Phase at Sherlock’s Baker Street Pub
August 3 Arsenic and Old Lace @ Theatre Arlington, 8pm, Admission $17
Astronaut (11am), Cosmic CSI (2pm) @ UTA Planetarium
Johnnie High’s Country Music Revue, 7:30pm
Hearsay at Sherlock’s Baker Street Pub

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You Tube Thursday: Arlington is “Fun Central”

Thursday, July 5th, 2007

Some of the many reasons Arlington is known as “Fun Central”. Includes footage of Six Flags, Hurricane Harbor, the Texas Rangers and other attractions.


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Calendar of Events for July

Sunday, July 1st, 2007

July 1 – 15  “Das Barbecu” at Theatre Arlington
July 1 – August 26  UTA Planetarium
              11:00am (Wed. – Sun.) Astronaut!
              2:00pm (Wed. – Sun.) Cosmic CSI
              7:00 pm (Thurs. Nights) Astronaut!
              8:00pm (Thurs. Nights) Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 1
July 1   Johnny High’s Country Music Revue Taping at Arlington Music Hall, 3:00pm, Tickets $7
July 1   WWE Superstar Mick Foley hosts special show at Six Flags
July 3   Light Up the Lake – Richard Simpson Park, Lake Arlington 5pm, Free
July 3   Rangers vs Angels, 7:35pm - $2 Patriotic T-shirts
July 4   Independence Day Parade – Downtown, 9am, Free
July 4   Rangers vs. Angels, 7:35pm - Fireworks follow the game

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