Events
Mavericks | November 30, 2011 - April 30, 2012
American Airlines Center
remainder of 2011-12 Regular Season Home Games
Jan. 7, 2012 – vs New Orleans
Jan. 13, 2012 – vs Milwaukee
Jan. 14, 2012 – vs Sacramento
Jan. 23, 2012 – vs Phoenix
Jan. 25, 2012 – vs Minnesota
Jan. 27, 2012 – vs Utah
Jan. 29, 2012 – vs San Antonio
Feb. 1, 2012 – vs Oklahoma City
Feb. 3, 2012 – vs Indiana
Feb. 11, 2012 – vs Portland
Feb. 13, 2012 – vs LA Clippers
Feb. 15, 2012 – vs Denver
Feb. 20, 2012 – vs Boston
Feb. 22, 2012 – vs LA Lakers
Feb. 28, 2012 – vs New Jersey
Mar. 3, 2012 – vs Utah
Mar. 6, 2012 – vs New York
Mar. 13, 2012 – vs Washington
Mar. 15, 2012 – vs Charlotte
Mar. 17, 2012 – vs San Antonio
Mar. 21, 2012 – vs LA Lakers
Mar. 27, 2012 – vs Houston
Apr. 2, 2012 – vs LA Clippers
Apr. 4, 2012 – vs Memphis
Apr. 6, 2012 – vs Portland
Apr. 10, 2012 – vs Sacramento
Apr. 18, 2012 – vs Houston
Apr. 20, 2012 – vs Golden State
Dallas Stars | December 1, 2011 - April 7, 2012
American Airlines Center
remainder of 2011-2012 Season Home Game Schedule
Jan. 7, 2012 – vs. Edmonton Oilers
Jan. 14, 2012 – vs. Colorado Avalanche
Jan. 17, 2012 – vs. Detroit Red Wings
Jan. 20, 2012 – vs. Tampa Bay Lightning
Jan. 24, 2012 – vs. Anaheim Ducks
Feb. 4, 2012 – vs. Minnesota Wild
Feb. 7, 2012 – vs. Phoenix Coyotes
Feb. 12, 2012 – vs. Los Angeles Kings
Feb. 16, 2012 – vs. Calgary Flames
Feb. 19, 2012 – vs. Nashville Predators
Feb. 24, 2012 – vs. Minnesota Wild
Feb. 26, 2012 – vs. Vancouver Canucks
Feb. 29, 2012 – vs. Pittsburgh Penguins
Mar. 8, 2012 – vs. San Jose Sharks
Mar. 10, 2012 – vs. Anaheim Ducks
Mar. 16, 2012 – vs. Chicago Blackhawks
Mar. 20, 2012 – vs. Phoenix Coyotes
Mar. 22, 2012 – vs. Vancouver Canucks
Mar. 24, 2012 – vs. Calgary Flames
Apr. 3, 2012 – vs. San Jose Sharks
Apr. 7, 2012 – vs. St. Louis Blues
TEXAS LEGENDS - 2011-12 Season Schedule | December 2, 2011 - April 7, 2012
Dr. Pepper Arena, Frisco
NBA Development League
Home Games:
Sat Dec. 17 vs Rio Grande Valley 7:00pm
Sun Jan. 08 vs Maine 3:00pm
Wed Jan. 18 vs Tulsa 7:00pm
Fri Jan. 20 vs Canton 7:00pm
Sat Jan. 21 vs Canton 7:00pm
Sat Jan. 28 vs Rio Grande Valley 7:00pm
Sun Jan. 29 vs Rio Grande Valley 2:30pm
Wed Feb. 01 vs Reno 7:00pm
Wed Feb. 15 vs Idaho 7:00pm
Fri Feb. 17 vs Fort Wayne 7:00pm
Thu Mar. 01 vs Austin 7:00pm
Sat Mar. 03 vs Austin 7:00pm
Tue Mar. 20 vs Maine 7:00pm
Thu Mar. 22 vs Reno 7:00pm
Sat Mar. 24 vs Reno 7:00pm
Sun Apr. 01 vs Iowa 3:00pm
Fri Apr. 06 vs Los Angeles 7:00pm
Sat Apr. 07 vs Springfield 7:00pm
Introducing Hank E. Franklin from Jay Martin on Vimeo.
TEXAS LEGENDS
Texas Tornado | December 2, 2011 - April 4, 2012
Dr Pepper StarCenter - Frisco
Remaining Home Games This Season:
Jan. 28, 2012 – Exhibition Game
Thu Feb 02 vs Wichita Falls 7:30pm
Fri Feb 03 vs Wichita Falls 7:30pm
Fri Feb 10 vs Amarillo 7:30pm
Sat Feb 11 vs Amarillo 7:30 pm
Fri Mar 16 vs New Mexico 7:30pm
Sat Mar 17 vs New Mexico 7:30pm
Fri Mar 30 vs Corpus Christie 7:30pm
Sat Mar 31 vs Corpus Christie 7:30pm
Steve Aoki and DATSIK | February 3, 2012
Palladium Ballroom
The man behind Dim Mak Records who founded and released artists from Bloc Party, The Kills, Klaxons, MSTRKRFT, The Bloody Beetroots, Mystery Jets, The Rakes, The Gossip, Envy, also is the same man behind the production moniker Weird Science that has remixed Peaches, Snoop Dogg & Bloc Party. Under his own name, Aoki has remixed Robin Thicke, Lenny Kravitz, Duran Duran and Timbaland, Chester French, S.P.A., From Monument To Masses, & more. In the past he has collaborated w/artists from Boys Noize, The Faint, D.i.M., The Bloody Beetroots, & Junkie Xl.
Dallas Black Chamber of Commerce | February 3, 2012
Dallas Convention Center, Ballroom
Annual Quest For Success Luncheon
Each year, Dallas-Ft. Worth’s leading black entrepreneurs are selected for the Quest for Success Awards. These outstanding and committed honorees are selected for their leadership, dedication to the community and business achievements. Recipients will be saluted at the awards luncheon with a video presentation documenting their success. It’s a day of victory for the honorees and an opportunity for the members of the black business community to build new relationships and strengthen existing ones.
Individual award luncheon tickets are $60 – Award luncheon tables (8 seats), start at $600
For tickets or more information, please call (214)421-5200
Dallas Black Chamber of Commerce
Sommore - Royal Comedy Tour | February 4, 2012
Verizon Theatre
Sommore has been referred to as “The Diva of Contemporary Comedy.” Trenton, New Jersey born Sommore is fast becoming known as one of America’s top comediennes. She has appeared on many shows, such as Russell Simmons’ Def Comedy Jam, Showtime at the Apollo, and BET’s Live from L.A. She has also played roles on The Hughleys and The Parkers. She was the first female host of BET’s Comicview. In 1995, Sommore earned the Richard Pryor Award for Comic Of The Year for her stand-up act.
Kelly Clarkson | February 10, 2012
Verizon Theatre
Since bursting onto the music scene 10 years ago, Kelly Clarkson has released 5 studio albums (Thankful, Breakaway, My December, All I Ever Wanted, Stronger), sold over 20 million albums worldwide, 10 million albums in the US and has had 9 singles in the top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart. She is the recipient of 2 Grammy Awards, 2 American Music Awards, 2 MTV Awards and 11 Billboard Awards. Clarkson’s most recent effort Stronger debut at #2 on both the Billboard Top 200 and Digital Albums Chart. The album produced the single, “Mr. Know It All” which marks Kelly’s 9th Top 10 hit.
ALLSTAR COMEDY JAM | February 11, 2012
Verizon Theatre
In the last four years, Shaq Entertainment has launched the highly successful All-Star Comedy Jam brand, producing several television specials, a highly successful DVD series and also helped catapult comedian Kevin Hart into the national spotlight.
Trey Songz & Ne-Yo - The Anticipation 2our | February 14, 2012
Verizon Theatre
There are entertainers who sing for their people and then there are singers who speak for their generation. Stevie spoke for hearts and souls; Marvin crooned for his country; Fela sent the rhythm of Africa abroad; Curtis gave the ghetto a voice. Artists come a dime a dozen, but a spokesman for the masses who’s been bestowed with a voice from the heavens, once every generation. With Songbook/Atlantic Records R&B blessing Trey Songz, the first generation to come of age in the 21st century has one they can claim as their own.
Chris Botti | February 16, 2012
Verizon Theatre
Since the 2004 release of his critically acclaimed, When I Fall In Love, Chris Botti (Boat-Tee) has become the largest selling American jazz instrumentalist. He followed the #1 album with 3 gold records and 2 groundbreaking platinum DVD’s, fueled by his ongoing relationship with PBS.
Love Train - Black History Month Concert | February 17, 2012
American Airlines Center
Old School 94.5 presents Love Train featuring all your favorite soul artists – O’Jays, Chaka Khan, Men of Soul featuring Jeffrey Osborne, Peabo Bryson and Howard Hewitt, and Masters of Funk featuring The Bar-Kays, Con Funk Shun, the Mary Jane Girls, Sugarfoot’s Ohio Players and Slave. The Love Train departs at 6:00 PM on Friday, February 17th at American Airlines Center.Doors Open at 5PM
Ticketstock 2012 | February 17, 2012 - February 18, 2012
Irving Convention Center in Las Colinas
Get your jerseys and grab your balls for autographs a plenty, featuring the one-and-only Lawrence Taylor, Mike Modano, Rusty Greer and Playboy Playmate Rainy Day Jordan and many, many more!!!
Friday, February 17, 12 pm to 10 pm
Saturday, February 18, 10 am to 10 pm
Lady Antebellum | February 18, 2012
American Airlines Center
Multi-Platinum group Lady Antebellum Own the Night Tour will roll into Dallas on Saturday, February 18th. The tour, sponsored by GAC, will feature Darius Rucker and special guest Thompson Square.
“We can’t wait for 2012 and our first big headlining tour in arenas,” said Hillary Scott. “We hope to create a once-in-a-lifetime concert experience and make some really special memories with our fans.”
Lenny Kravitz | February 22, 2012
Verizon Theatre
For his ninth album, Lenny Kravitz found much of his inspiration close to home. In fact, the very spirit of BLACK AND WHITE AMERICA came from the locations in which the music was madefrom a tiny, 400-person community in the Bahamas to the streets of Paris. And out of his experiences as a true citizen of the planet, his first new songs in three years became the most personal and diverse collection of his career. “No doubt, my environment definitely lends a lot to the creative process,” he says.
Musiq Soulchild | February 24, 2012
Verizon Theatre
Musiq Soulchildwith Chrisette Michele
Day: Fri, Feb 24, 2012
Showtime: 8:00 PM
Doors open: 7:00 PM
Ages: All Ages
On sale now
GOMEZ | February 25, 2012
South Side Music Hall
Gomez is celebrating 15 years of touring with our Quinceaera Party. We are asking y’all to help choose the setlist for our upcoming concert in Dallas. Click on the “Setlist Request” link below and choose the five songs you would most like to hear Gomez perform at the South Side Music Hall. If your choices receive the most votes, the band will deliver!
Gabriel Iglesias | February 25, 2012
Verizon Theatre
Gabriel Iglesias has been described as unbelievably funny, electrifying, and a gifted performer who has the ability to consistently deliver a quality comedy experience in every venue he performs in. His high-octane show is a hilarious mixture of storytelling, parodies, characters and sound effects that bring all his personal issues to life. Gabe’s clean, animated comedy style has earned national crossover appeal. Ask anyone who has seen him in concert and you will probably hear the same thing, “He was so funny!”
14th Annual Toast To Life Gala | February 25, 2012
Fashion Industry Gallery
With an annual attendance of more than 800 people, Toast To Life Gala has raised more than $2.4 million since its inception in 1999, and has become one of the most eagerly anticipated fundraising events of the year.
The centerpiece of Toast To Life Gala has always been the culinary fare presented by a collection of Dallas’ most popular restaurants, along with free-flowing wines and spirits! Guests indulge in the latest epicurean creations prepared by prominent Dallas chefs while participating in the Silent and Luxury Auctions – all with the knowledge that 100% of the evening’s proceeds directly benefit the HIV/AIDS programs and services of Resource Center Dallas.
Megadeth and Motorhead | March 1, 2012
Palladium Ballroom
Megadeth and Motorhead
with Volbeat and Lacuna Coil
ON SALE FRIDAY (1/13/12): Thu, Mar 1, 2012
Showtime: 6:30 PM
Doors open: 5:30 PM
Days until show: 48
Ages: All Ages
On sale: Fri, Jan 13, 2012 10AM
Advanced Ticket Prices: $49.50
Day of Show: $52
Palladium Preferred tickets are available for this event. Contact Mandi Thomas at mthomas@aeglive.com for more information.
Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge Celebration | March 2, 2012 - March 4, 2012
Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge, Dallas
Join us for the only time you can walk, run or party on the bridge! Fireworks will light the sky Friday night as the Margaret Hill Hunt Bridge Celebration opens with performers and musicians, culinary delights, and the most amazing view in Dallas. Saturday dawns bright and early as runners compete in the 8th Annual Trinity River Levee Run and race across the span of the bridge. The Street Fair begins at noon and includes the Parade of Builders, celebrating everyone who helped build the bridge, along with an exciting day of music and entertainment, ending with an evening of fireworks.
On Sunday, join Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts in a sunrise blessing and ribbon cutting ceremony.
Friday March 2
7pm Opening $200
Saturday March 3
8am-noon Run
$30 pre-registration
$40 day of race
dallasrunningclub.com
Saturday March 3
FREE
noon-9pm
Street Fair with Parade of Builders
Sunday March 4
FREE
7:15am Sunrise Blessing and Ribbon Cutting
Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge Celebration
Trinity River Levee Run | March 3, 2012
Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge
Every spring, hundreds of avid athletes don their running shoes and traverse the top of a Trinity River levee both to improve their health and benefit a good cause.
On Saturday, Mar. 3, 2012, the City of Dallas, the Trinity Commons Foundation and the Dallas Running Club invite you to participate in the 7th Annual Trinity River Levee Run.
New 10K- and a 5K-run routes have been planned for the 2012 run. The race will start on Singleton Avenue in West Dallas and cross the new Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge … twice.
Watch for registration information in December on the Dallas Running Club website and here on the Trinity Commons Foundation website.
Proceeds will benefit the Trinity Commons Foundation and the Dallas Running Club.
Dallas Running Club
BUGS Benefit | March 4, 2012
Palladium Ballroom
Day: Sun, Mar 4, 2012
Showtime: 1:00 PM
Doors open: 12:00 PM
Days until show: 39
Ages: All Ages
On sale now
Ticket Prices*: $25-$75
Bartender's Ball | March 5, 2012
South Side Music Hall
Bartender’s, for all you do, this ball’s for you.
More info coming soon…
Radiohead | March 5, 2012
American Airlines Center
Thom Yorke and his mates from Oxfordshire will arrive at American Airlines Center on Monday, March 5th with their The King of Limbs Tour.
Since releasing its eighth studio album, The King of Limbs, earlier this year, Radiohead’s been on a tear. For the first time in 11 years, the band played Saturday Night Live, opening the 37th season as the program’s musical guest. A string of New York appearances followed, including an appearance on the Colbert Report and two intimate shows at New York City’s Roseland Ballroom.
La Arrolladora Banda El Limon | March 9, 2012
Verizon Theatre, Grand Prairie
Day: Fri, Mar 9, 2012Showtime: 8:00 PM
Doors open: 7:00 PM
Ages: All Ages
On sale now
Ticket Prices*: $35.00-$95.00
Adam Savage & Jamie Hyneman: BEHIND THE MYTHS TOUR | March 12, 2012
Verizon Theatre
The all-new, live show “MythBusters: Behind the Myths,” starring Jamie Hyneman and Adam Savage, co-hosts of the Emmy-nominated Discovery series “MythBusters,” will be coming to a town near you.Day: Mon, Mar 12, 2012
Showtime: 8:00 PM
Doors open: 7:00 PM
Ages: All Ages
On sale now
Kasabian | March 12, 2012
South Side Music Hall
If you’ve been to any of Kasabian’s UK and Ireland concerts on the arena tour – you’ll know that the band close the main part of the show with a very special crowd singalong version of ‘L.S.F.’.
DIGITour 2012 | March 16, 2012
Palladium Ballroom
The DigiTour is an annual national tour bringing your favorite YouTube musicians to you! Stay tuned for the full line-up, tour information, and fun videos!
Romeo Santos | March 16, 2012
Verizon Theatre
While most 13 year-old boys were out chasing girls and shooting hoops, Romeo opted to stay home, penning his first songs. It is well known that Romeo’s idol in bachata is Antony “El Mayimbe” Santos. However, his fascination with the art of the popular song commenced when he discovered the likes of Camilo Sesto, Manuel Alejandro, Juan Gabriel, Omar Alfano, and of course Juan Luis Guerra. Most people focus on the artist, but Romeo always wanted to know who wrote the song. His blossoming love affair with songwriting was only the beginning of a journey he had barely envisioned. As fate would have it, Romeo soon joined his church choir with his cousin Henry. Shortly thereafter, Romeo and Henry would meet their destiny and join Lenny and Mikey to form Aventura. From inception, Romeo wrote Aventura’s songs, recording only one cover throughout the group’s amazing trajectory. A string of hits were Aventura’s catalyst to stardom. Romeo has been almost fanatic about releasing original material and was almost disappointed when his incredibly soulful rendition of “Lagrimas” recorded for a TV tribute to Jose Jose, went viral overnight.
David Mayfield Parade | March 23, 2012
South Side Music Hall
with Wheeler Brothers
VIP Tickets are available for this event.
Winter Jam | March 23, 2012
American Airlines Center
Winter Jam makes its way back to Dallas on Sunday, March 25th with a new line-up of artist and host Newsong. The line-up includes speaker, Nick Hall and illusionist, Brock Gill.
At the heart of Winter Jam is ministry and it’s commitment to no tickets and only $10 at the door. This remains a unique characteristic to Winter Jam and underscores the importance of making the event affordable for families, individuals and groups of all sizes.
Do You Hear The People Sing | March 23, 2012
American Airlines Center
The Dallas Pops, American Airlines Center and CBS Radio announced an epic-size concert event coming to the American Airlines Center March 23rd. The show Do You Hear the People Sing featuring the music of Les Miserables, Miss Saigon, and more, will be a Broadway-style concert on a scale seldom seen. The show was created by Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schonberg, composer and lyricist for Les Miserables, Miss Saigon, Pirate Queen, and more.
Mindless Self Indulgence | March 24, 2012
Palladium Ballroom
The band formed in 1995. They have released five full-length albums and a number of EPs and remixes. Their music is influenced by early 1980s culture. It frequently contains samples of early 80’s hip-hop or rock, as well as chiptune-style beeps and tones. Their second album as a band, 1999’s “Tight”, was mixed on Atari-style equipment.
Savor Dallas | March 30, 2012 - March 31, 2012
Dallas
Celebrating Wine, Food, Spirits and the Arts
The Austin Beer Fest | March 31, 2012
Austin, Texas
Welcome to Austin’s premiere Beer Festival! Come celebrate & enjoy over 500 craft beers from around the world in Austin, Texas. Austin is ranked among the top ten in the nation for both music and beer by Travel+Leisure magazine! This one day, outdoor festival, unites the worlds of beer and music in the most exciting beer festival to hit the Austin scene.
Location and Date:
The Travis County Expo Center
7311 Farm to Market Road 3177
Austin, Texas 78724
March 31st, 2012
2pm-10pm
TEXAS RANGERS OPENING DAY | April 6, 2012
Rangers Ballpark in Arlington
The Rangers will open the regular season against the Chicago White Soxs on Friday, April 6.
Mike Epps | April 6, 2012
Verizon Theatre
Mike Epps has generated an extraordinary amount of buzz among his peers within the entertainment industry for being one of the funniest comic actors toe emerge in the Hollywood scene as of late. When Epps isn’t filming, he is touring the country and performing his comedy act, The Mike Epps on the Edge Tour to sold-out theaters and arenas across the country.
Childish Gambino | April 7, 2012
Palladium Ballroom
Most recognized for his role as the jock Troy on NBCs Community, Donald was hired as a staff writer on the hit-show 30 Rock while still a Resident Assistant at New York University. In addition to Community, Donald continues to tour and perform stand-up. His first Comedy Central Stand-Up Special aired in March, 2010 and in July of that year, Donald received the first-ever Rising Comedy Star of the Year Award at the 2010 Just For Laughs Comedy Festival in Montreal. Donald is also one of the founding members of the internet sketch comedy sensation, DERRICK Comedy, whose YouTube videos have garnered over 50 million views.
Celtic Woman: Believe | April 14, 2012
Verizon Theatre
Celtic Womans breathtaking new show, BELIEVE, features the all-female singing sensation performing classic Irish tunes, such as The Water Is Wide, Green Grow the Rushes, A Womans Heart, and The Parting Glass, timeless pop anthems such as Bridge Over Troubled Water and Sailing, and inspirational songs including Youll Never Walk Alone and Ave Maria, with their signature Celtic Woman twist, under the distinct musical direction of Emmy-nominated music producer, David Downes. Celtic Womans awe-inspiring vocalists and mesmerizing violinist will be backed by a dazzling six-piece band, the Aontas Choir, and renowned championship Irish dancer.
Big Texas Beer Fest | April 14, 2012
Fair Park, Dallas
The festival will take place from 1pm – 6pm. VIP, general admission and designated driver tickets will be sold beginning in early 2012.
The venue for the festival is the Fair Park Automobile building!
The Big Texas Beer Fest will be an annual event. The inaugural festival date is Saturday, April 14, 2012.
General Information We expect our festival to have tons of craftbeer breweries, a dozen or more food trucks, local cheese, coffee, and other TBA vendors will be in attendance sampling their products to attendees and these items will be included with your festival admission.
Big Texas Beer Fest on Facebook
Additional information released soon!
Samsung Mobile 500 | April 14, 2012
Texas Motor Speedway
Season Tickets are your easiest way to secure great seats for all of the NO LIMITS action at Texas Motor Speedway in 2012. The Sprint Cup Series will once again visit The Great American Speedway twice including the 2nd annual Sprint Cup night race in April, as well as the eighth race in the Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup.
The track measures 1.5 miles around and is banked 24 degrees in the turns, and is of the quad-oval design, where the front straightaway juts outward slightly.Texas Motor Speedway was once considered the fastest non-restrictor plate track on the NASCAR circuit, with qualifying speeds in excess of 192 mph and corner entry speeds over 200 mph.
Samsung Mobile 500 at Texas Motor Speedway
Off-Centered Film Festival | April 19, 2012 - April 21, 2012
Alamo Draft House Cinema, Austin, Texas
This is it… the 2012 Off-Centered Film Fest is upon us once again! We’ve teamed up with the fantastic folks at the Alamo Drafthouse Cinema to put together our annual film competition. This year, it will culminate in a three-night fun, funky festivity of film and beer in the great city of Austin, TX. All the information you need to know to start working on your film is listed on this site.
Attention OCFF film makers!!!!! Traditionally the theme for films being submitted for OCFF has been “off-centered.” This year the panel of Dogfish and Alamo judges wanted to give you a little direction (no pun intended). The theme for the 2012 OCFF is “WESTERN, OFF-CENTERED”. This can still be interpreted however the director sees fit, but be prepared to defend yourself in the court of public opinion when people say, “That’s too on centered! There’s nothing Western at all!” Of course a lot of the usual OCFF requirements still apply (be sure to read through all the rules on this website); 5 minutes or less, director must be 21 years of age, must have Dogfish product placement and/or mention, etc. So… get out there and shoot that movie!!!
Denton Arts and Jazz Festival | April 27, 2012 - April 29, 2012
Denton
...”It don’t mean a thing if it ain’t got that swing!”.....
Come hear the sounds, experience the art and taste the flavors of the DENTON ARTS AND JAZZ FESTIVAL, a FREE two and a half day event in the heart of the city in beautiful Quakertown Park. Over 2,500 performers on seven stages, fine arts and crafts, children’s art activities and food and games make up the event. Produced by the Denton Festival Foundation, the Denton Arts and Jazz Festival emerged from an incredible pool of professionals and amateurs and proceeds from concession booths beneft local arts in a community where arts and music are nurtured at every level, every day.
Friday April 27th 5pm – 11pm
Saturday April 28th 10am – 11pm
Sunday April 29th 11am – 9pm
Byron Nelson Championship | May 6, 2012 - May 20, 2012
Las Colinas
The HP Byron Nelson Championship is launching a year-long social media campaign as part of its ongoing efforts to provide unprecedented behind the scenes access and prizes to new and longtime fans of the PGA TOUR stop in Irving, Tx. The campaign consists of a series of weekly contests and fan interactions that are a continuation of what tournament leaders believe is the broadest social media program in professional golf.
“Nearly every professional golf tournament is active in social media, but we’re looking to take it to the next level in terms of quality and frequency,” said Jon Drago, tournament director of the HP Byron Nelson Championship. “You can’t just be active in social media in the month leading up to the tournament. It needs to be year-round and it needs to be cutting edge.”
Byron Nelson Championship FB Page
Bear Grylls | May 7, 2012
Verizon Theatre
Bear Grylls, live on stage, for the very first time in the US following a sell out tour of Australia. The star of Man vs. Wild, one of the most watched TV shows on the planet, shares his experiences of survival, his epic journey to summit Mt. Everest, his life, behind the scenes of his hit show, and stories from his best selling book Mud, Sweat and Tears to debut in US May. It is an inspirational evening for the entire family.
Mother's Day! (5/13/2012) | May 13, 2012
United States of America
HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY!
Michelob Ultra Katy 5K | May 17, 2012
Victory Park
14th Annual Katy 5K
The Michelob Ultra #13 Katy Trail 5K was a Winner!
Thanks to the more than 5,000 people who participated in the Michelob Ultra No. 13 Katy 5K on May 12. Not only did you have a great time, but you helped to raise money to maintain and improve the Katy Trail. Although it’s a city park, the Katy Trail relies on private donations for 95 percent of its annual operating budget.
Logan Sherman was the men’s winner again this year with a time of 15:23, while D’Ann Arthur won the women’s title.
Co-chairs Becky Frey, Matt Lucas and Paige Nash lined up a fantastic list of sponsors to help underwrite the event. Leading the way at the $50,000 level was title sponsor Ben E. Keith, local distributor of Michelob Ultra. Trailblazer sponsors included Luke’s Locker at the $25,000 level and Ralston Outdoor at $20,000. Others were American National Bank, Bicycles Plus, Cityville Katy Trail, Rose Walker LLP, Swoon (The Studio) and Travis Walk/Terrace House.
Trailkeeper sponsors were Becky Frey Real Estate/Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty, Bulldog Mobile Billboards, MetroPCS, Nike, Turtle Creek News and the Warwick Melrose Hotel.
Patrons and Friends included Aqua Medical Spa, Barefoot Wines, Camp
Gladiator, Katy Trail Animal Hospital, the Naked Grape, Redwood Creek Wines of California, Southwest Sports and Spine/Katy Trail, Team in Training/Leukemia and Lymphoma Society and Windsor Communities.
Special thanks to KSCS, Jack FM, 105.3 The Fan, Millet the Printer and Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children.
Katy’s Picnic continued its tradition of the best post-race party around. Live80 got people into the groove by playing 1980s pop hits. Ben E. Keith provided the Michelob Ultra, and a stellar roster of local restaurants and food vendors supplied things to eat and drink.
Thanks to these companies for participating: Michelob Ultra, Barley House, Brackets, Bryan Street Tavern, Buli, Chili’s, Clif Bar, Cyclone Anaya’s, Dick’s Last Resort, Dragonfly, Eatzi’s, Einstein Bros. Bagels, La Fiorentina, Fish City Grill, I Fratelli Pizza, Genghis Grill, Great One Cookie Company, Greenz, Holy Ravioli, Jaime’s Tamales, Jamba Juice, Jersey Mike’s, Katy Trail Ice House, Kozy Kitchen.
Also, the Landmark Restaurant, Lemon Bar, Mattito’s, Medina Oven and Bar, Mr. Goodcents Subs and Pasta, My Fit Foods, the Nodding Donkey, Nosh Euro Bistro, On the Border, Parigi, Powerade Zero, Potbelly, Queso-D-Ya’s, Rocco’s, Rosewood Crescent Hotel, Rusty Taco, Salata, Salum, Sambuca, Sangria, Snappy Salads, State and Allen Lounge, Suze, Taverna, Tiff’s Treats, Tom Thumb, Toulouse, Urban Taco, Zaguan and Zoe’s Kitchen.
See you in May 17 at the 14th Annual Katy 5K!
Grapevine Mainstreet Days (5/18-20/12) | May 18, 2012 - May 20, 2012
Grapevine
Grab a slice of summer fun at Main Street Days, the official kick-off to summertime in Grapevine. Like the song says, “When the moon hits your eye like a big pizza pie, that’s amore, and when the world seems to shine like you’ve had too much wine, that’s amore.” Taste the international wines, craft beers and pizza pies. Dine at the Pizza Piazza, dance to non-stop entertainment, seek out your favorite festival food and shop the day away. Main Street Days is a fun-filled festival perfect for the entire family. Now that’s amore!(new logo coming soon…)
Adults $7
Kiddos $5
Grapevine Mainstreet Days 2012
66th Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial | May 21, 2012 - May 27, 2012
Colonial Country Club, Ft. Worth
The Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial golf tournament is the longest running event on the PGA Tour still being held at the original site (since 1946). The players of today know they are competing on the same hallowed ground as the great Ben Hogan won the championship five times in his hometown. His legacy permeates the event, and that’s just part of the tradition that helps make the Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial what it is, one of the most prestigious events on the PGA Tour. As one of the few Invitationals on the PGA TOUR our Eligibility Criteria annually attracts an elite field.
RAMMSTEIN | May 22, 2012
American Airlines Center
RAMMSTEIN, the Berlin -based band known for their incendiary live performances [Du Hast], will bring their brand new live production to Dallas on Tuesday, May 22nd.
Demand for Rammstein’s pyrotechnic-laden performances has been so great in Europe, where they regularly play capacity level soccer stadiums, the band spent nearly a full decade without setting foot on North American shores. In December 2010 , the sextet returned to North America for two sold out shows including a performance at Madison Square Garden. Rammstein followed with a 9-day trek of major North American cities in spring 2011.
The Los Angeles Times described the live experience as ” ... epic stagecraft on a Wagnerian scale, several notches up from most arena rock.”
The tour announcement comes on the heels of news of the band’s first retrospective release, Made In Germany 1995 – 2011, which will be available in North America (through a distribution deal between Universal Germany and Vagrant Records) on December 13 . Rammstein recently released “Mein Land”, a new four-track digital single that features two new songs: the title track and “Vergiss uns Nicht” as well as remixes from BossHoss and Mogwai. A video directed by Jonas Akerlund for “Mein Land” is also currently featured Rammstein.com. Rammstein’s most recent full-length album, Liebe Ist Fur Alle Da, debuted at #13 on the Billboard Top 200 in October 2009 .
Nickelback | June 1, 2012
American Airlines Theatre
Nickelback, one of the biggest rock bands of the past decade known for their extraordinary live performances,play American Airlines Center on Friday, June 1st. Special guests Bush, Seether and My Darkest Days, join Nickelback on all tour dates
Foster The People | June 4, 2012
Verizon Theatre, Grand Prairie
In early 2010, Foster The People posted their first song “Pumped Up Kicks” on the internet. Days later it was used to score a friends fashion video, days after that it showed up on Hype Machine and a year later it had seemed to make its way into the ears of millions of listeners around the world.
Firestone 550k IndyCar Series Race | June 9, 2012
Texas Motor Speedway
INDYCAR ANNOUNCES 2012 SCHEDULE WITH TEXAS MOTOR SPEEDWAY STOP FOR FIRESTONE 550 ON JUNE 9
FORT WORTH, Texas (December 22, 2011) – INDYCAR officially announced its 2012 schedule Thursday and the IndyCar Series will return to Texas Motor Speedway for a 16th consecutive season and a traditional race format on Saturday, June 9, with the Firestone 550.
VAN HALEN with David Lee Roth | June 20, 2012
American Airlines Center
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees, Van Halen, return live to American Airlines Center on Wednesday, June 20th. 
Known around the world for some of the most iconic live performances in music history, the legendary rock bands new album “A Different Kind of Truth” will be released on February 7th. “A Different Kind of Truth” is Van Halen’s first original studio album with singer David Lee Roth since the band’s classic multi-platinum album 1984.
TIME: 7:30 P.M.
DOORS OPEN: 6:30 P.M.
Il Divo | June 20, 2012
Verizon Theare
Il Divo is back: refreshed, reinvigorated, and ready to remind the world just what we’ve been missing.The original and most popular operatic quartet return in November with their richest, most dynamic and diverse album, The Promise.
Il Divo was initially brought together by pop impresario Simon Cowell in 2004, following an extensive worldwide audition process. The virtuoso blending of operatic technique with romantic and popular song took the world by storm, with sales of over 22 million. Their first three albums, ‘Il Divo’, ‘Ancora’ and ‘Siempre’ scored 36 number 1 chart positions across 26 countries. But success was hard earned.
COLDPLAY | June 22, 2012
American Airlines Center
Coldplay returns to American Airlines Center on Friday June 22nd. The band is touring in support of its new RIAA-certified Platinum record, Mylo Xyloto, which has scored the most No. 1 rankings of any album this year worldwide, topping the charts in 34 countries to date. Mylo Xyloto’s first two singles have received GRAMMY nominations – “Every Teardrop is a Waterfall” for Best Rock Performance and Best Rock Song, and the Gold-certified “Paradise” for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance. Coldplay is nominated for a People’s Choice Award in the Favorite Band category.
Brothers' Day | August 11, 2012
ALL DAY - EVERYWHERE
Celebrate with a Widmer!
Addison Oktoberfest | September 20, 2012 - September 23, 2012
Addison Circle Park
Addison Oktoberfest listed as one of the Top 10 Oktoberfests in North America by USA Today.
More than 60,000 fans of polka, German food and Spaten Bier will gather in Addison’s spectacular Addison Circle Park for four days of music, folk dancing, sing-alongs, children’s entertainment and more.
STATE FAIR OF TEXAS | September 28, 2012 - October 21, 2012
Fair Park, Dallas
... for everything you need to know about the greatest State Fair in the world! For more than 100 years, the State Fair of Texas has been a major source of entertainment for millions, as well as a powerful factor in the growth of Dallas
Red Hot Chili Peppers | October 2, 2012
American Airlines Center
Red Hot Chili Peppers return to Dallas to support their “I’m With You” album on Friday, March 9th.
The 2012 arena tour will mark Red Hot Chili Pepper’s first full-scale tour of the U.S. since 2007, when they wrapped their massive Stadium Arcadium jaunt – and subsequently went on hiatus – and their first with guitarist Josh Klinghoffer as a full-fledged member of the band. (He served as a backing musician on the Arcadium tour.) 
Oktoberfest Fredericksburg | October 5, 2012 - October 7, 2012
Fredericksburg, Texas
Herzlich willkommen in Fredericksburg!
OKTOBERFEST is a colorful, festive celebration of Fredericksburg, Texas’ German heritage. OKTOBERFEST has become an annual tradition around the world.
OKTOBERFEST is a community event of family entertainment featuring three stages of continuous oompah music, art & crafts, Children’s fun area ~ Kinder Park, a German Bier Tent, and Oktoberfest Vineyard area, OkTUBAfest, Chicken Dance Around the Square, Domino Tournament, delicious food and lots of cold drinks … all weekend long!
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Austin City Limits Music Festival | October 12, 2012 - October 14, 2012
Zilker Park
In order to ensure that passes to ACL Festival end up in the hands of our most loyal fans, we give first crack to those on our ACL Festival E-list. Joining our E-list is simple & easy, giving you access to exclusive ticket pre-sales, as well as important updates and official announcements directly from the Festival.
AAA 500 at T M S | November 1, 2012 - November 4, 2012
Texas Motor Speedway
Season Tickets are your easiest way to secure great seats for all of the NO LIMITS action at Texas Motor Speedway in 2012. The Sprint Cup Series will once again visit The Great American Speedway twice including the 2nd annual Sprint Cup night race in April, as well as the eighth race in the Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup.
End of the World? | December 21, 2012
Planet Earth
The Mayans say it’s over. Or, maybe they just got tired of making calendars..