And it was a very very good day.
-DBC
Showing posts with label Loving Your Community. Show all posts
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Tuesday, August 27, 2013
Thursday, August 15, 2013
Weekend Plans: August 16-18th
All Weekend
When: Friday 5-10PM, Saturday 6AM-10PM, Sunday 6AM-10AM
Where: Unity Park, 2200 Briarhill Blvd, Highland Village Texas
Cost: Free admission, plenty of stuff to spend money on :0)
The Scoop: Probably one of the most fun free things all year. Balloon glows, tethered rides, bands, arts and crafts, activities, 100 car show, and a 5K and so much more will be going on this weekend.
Saturday
When: Saturday, at 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Where: Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center, 1206 W FM 1382, Cedar Hill, Texas 75104
Cost: $3-6
The scoop: Join the Audubon Center staff in partnership with Texas Parks and Wildlife to learn how to conserve and enjoy water. Demos on irrigation, fishing, water conservation, kids games and plenty of family fun.
Girl Scout Swap Hop
When: 1-5 PM
Where: National Cowgirl Museum, 1720 Gendy Street, Fort Worth 76107
Cost: $5-10
The scoop: Spend a fun afternoon with your girl exploring Girl Scout history, create swaps for the Tough by Nature or Science swap, and swapping with other scouts from the Texas Oklahoma Plains area. Pre-registration required.
Sunday
When: Sunday, 5:30 - 8 PM
Where: Marquis on Magnolia, 1227 W. Magnolia, Fort Worth 76014
Cost: $20
The Scoop: LOVE the Dish Out! 3 projects focusing on child advocacy will present their proposed project, guests will vote on the project they want to fund. 60% of the funds will go to the nights winner and 40% will be split evenly to the remaining 2 projects. Oh yeah, and you get to eat dinner with like minded 'cow towners' :0) Buy tickets on the web link above.
Sunday, August 11, 2013
DBC's Weekly Round Up
I ate at the BEST vegetarian restaurant this week while at the Advanced Family Law CLE in San Antonio. If you're in SA, RUN To Green Vegetarian. You won't be disappointed.
Did you know Amazon is selling legit art work now????
Did you know Amazon is selling legit art work now????
On Saturday I attended a great Candidate 101 Training with Annie's List. Annie's List recruits, develops and supports democratic women in their political aspirations. I'm still a few years out from being eligible to run as a Judge, but why not support my fellow woman in her endeavors!
This candle rocks my world.
We had brunch with the Reids but always forget about taking photos so I stole this one from facebook and will pretend this is what they actually wore today :0)
How was your week?
-DBC
Thursday, August 8, 2013
Weekend plans: August 9th - 11th
Hiya!! It's Thursday, so here are some fun ideas to keep you out of trouble this weekend:
Friday
When: Friday, 7-10
Where: Magnolia Green Park, 1100 LIpscomb Street, Fort Worth
Cost: Free!
The Scoop: Grab your blankets, chairs and puppers to enjoy a free community concert. Food trucks and Rahr Beer available for purchase.
Saturday
When: Saturday from 9 PM - 12 AM, Free class at 8 PM
Where: Sammons Center for the Arts, 3630 Harry Hines Blvd, Dallas
Cost: $5-8
The Scoop: Ever find yourself tapping your foot to a great beat and wishing you had moves to match? Join the Dallas Swing Dance Society for a short East Coast Swing class and a night of dancing with some of the best swing dancers in DFW.
When: Saturday, starting at 10 AM
Where: Denton Public Library North Branch, 3020 North Locust Street, Denton Texas
Cost: Admission is $1 per person or free for Friends Members.
The Scoop: The sale raises money for the Denton Public Library programs and materials. Most books $1 or less, or fill up a book bag for just $15.
When: Saturday at 8:00 PM - 10:30ish
Where: Fort Worth Museum of Science and History, 1600 Gendy Street, Fort Worth
Cost: Free!
The scoop: The Nobel Planetarium staff will provide plenty of telescopes and help to navigate the wide open skies. Family friendly.
Have a fun weekend!!
-DBC
Friday, July 26, 2013
Weekend plans: July 26-28th
Aaaannnnnd we're back! The patio is finally almost done, work is getting into a rhythm and life is happy happy happy. To celebrate, I thought I'd mention a few fun things to kick around this weekend:
All weekend
When: Every night at 9, gates open at 7
Where: Hip Pocket Theater, 1950 Silver Creek Road, Fort Worth
Cost: $5-15
The scoop: It sounds a little bit crazy, but this puppet show of Alice in Wonderland is getting rave reviews. Sure to be fun for the whole fam.
Saturday
When: Saturday, 8-1
Where:
Downtown Wichita Falls Farmers Market
Cost: Free!
The scoop: Do you need more than free watermelon? Ok ok. Seed spitting contests, pie eating contests, side walk chalk... basically all the campy goodness you'd expect from a annual festival in Texas.
When: Saturday starting at 10
Where: The British Emporium, 140 N Main, Grapevine Street
Cost: Free
The Scoop: Celebrate the new royal baby with complimentary tea, snacks and goodie bags from North Texas' own British goods purveyors
Sunday
Eat brunch. Take a nap.
- DBC
Saturday, June 22, 2013
Thursday, June 6, 2013
Weekend plans: June 7 - 9th
Hiya! It's time to make those weekend plans. To get you started, here are some ideas:
All Weekend
When: Friday and Saturday at 7:30, Sunday at 3:00
Where: Rose Marine Theater, 1440 North Main, Fort Worth
Cost: $18-25
The scoop: The Rose Marine Theater is home to Fort Worth's only Hispanic theater company. In the Heights is an award winning musical telling the story of New York's Washington Heights neighborhood.
When: Friday and Saturday Final Round 7:30-10 PM, Sunday Final Round 3:00-5:30
Where: McDavid Studio or Van Cliburn Studio
Cost: $10-135
The scoop: It's the final days for one of the world's finest piano competitions.
Friday
When: Friday at 5
Where: The Modern
Cost: $10
The scoop: Featuring Nick Kithas and Friends and yours truly doing the 20 minutes tour (6:30)
Saturday
When: Saturday at 1
Where: FW LIbrary Central Branch, 500 West 3rd, Fort Worth
Cost: Free!
The scoop: What's better than a free movie with the fam? Pick up some books while you're there.
When: Saturday at 8:00
Where: Booker T, 2501 Flora Street, Dallas
Cost: $5-15
The scoop: Featuring a score from Chase Dobson, a senior at Booker T, Avant choreographed 3 new works for it's spring program.
Sunday
When: Sunday at 8:15
Where: Fort Worth Botanical Gardens
Cost: $20 lawn passes, kids 10 and under are free
The scoop: We LOVE concert in the garden season! Bring a picnic and blanket, relax under the stars, enjoy great music and fireworks. THis show features music from the 1940's big band era and looks amazing.
We're herding a 5 year old while his parents are celebrating their anniversary, so it'll be fun to see what we end up doing :0) Have a great weekend ya'll!
-DBC
Labels:
Arts and Culture,
Loving Your Community,
Music,
Weekend Plans
Thursday, May 30, 2013
Weekend plans: May 31- June 2
All Weekend
When: Friday until 5, Saturday until 5:30 and Sunday until 1
Where: Addison Conference Center, 15650 Addison Road, Addison
Cost: $5
The scoop: The Contemporary Handweavers of Dallas will be hosting workshops, classes, hands on activities and focus groups all weekend. There's also a big vendor hall with yarn, tools and books. Super fun!
When: Friday at 7:15, Saturday at 2:15 or 7:15
Where: Plano Children's Theater, 1301 Custer Road, #706, Plano
Cost: $8-10
The scoop: An all teen cast of young actors and singers performing a fantastic show.
When: Friday 5-8:30 P, Saturday 8:30-2
Where: Quakertown Park, 700 Oakland Street
Cost: Free!
The scoop: Dog parade, show, pet trick contest, arts and crafts and a good excuse to enjoy some sunshine with your best friend.
Saturday
When: Saturday at 8
Where: Winspear Opera, 2403 Flora, Dallas
Cost: $25-50
The scoop: Don't know Ira Glass? You're missing what is possibly the most creative, smart and engaging radio programs out today. Please please go to this. and take me. We will both thank you.
When: June 1st, 7-10 P
Where: 5000 Clearfork Main, Fort Worth
Cost: $50
The scoop: One of the annual fund raises for the Lena Pope Home, this party features music from Charlie Robinson, food trucks and a great get together to support kids in need.
Sunday
When: Sunday at 3:00
Where: KERA, 3000 Harry Hines Blvd, Dallas
Cost: Free!
The scoop: Super cool program! KERA will host a discussion lead by Roslyn Dawsom Thompson, CEO of the Dallas Women's Foundation, and premier 3 short profiles of North Texas women making a difference in our community. Hooray! RSVP's are requested.
So what are you up to this weekend?
-DBC
Labels:
Arts and Culture,
Loving Your Community,
Music,
Weekend Plans
Thursday, May 16, 2013
Weekend plans: May 17-19th
Hi Friends! Here are some fun things to check out this weekend:
All Weekend
When: Friday through Sunday
Where: Victory Park, 3090 Olive Street, Dallas
Cost: $10
The scoop: Love modern design? Visit Dallas' first modern design expo (highlighting green design too!)
When: Friday at 7:30, Saturday at 2:00 or 7:30
Where: The Wyly Theater, 2100 Ross Ave, Dallas
Cost: $15-55
The scoop: The season finale performance featuring Alvin Ailey commission Escapades.
When: Friday and Saturday
Where: Panther Island Pavillion, 1098 West Peach Street, FTW
Cost: $20-100
The scoop: 24 bands, 3 stages, art and goooood food. Plus gorgeous weather to boot!
Friday
When: Friday, gates open at 6, show at 7
Where: NRH Center, 6000 Hawk Ave, North Richland HIlls
Cost: Free
The scoop: Free concert featuring Buddy Whittington. Arts, crafts and a kid zone too! Lawn seating, so bring a picnic and lawn chairs.
Saturday
When: Saturday from 4-10
Where: Over 50 locations in the Southside area! Check out the map here
Cost: Free!!
The scoop: Free, family friendly event featuring live music, art, food and tons of fun.
Sunday
Sleep? Bike ride? Brunch????
Have fun!
-DBC
Labels:
Arts and Culture,
Loving Your Community,
Music,
Weekend Plans
Thursday, May 9, 2013
Weekend plans: May 10-12th
Happy (almost) Mother's Day Weekend! Here are some fun things to do when you're not brunching:
All Weekend
When: Friday and Saturday at 8 PM, Sunday at 2:30
Where: The Meyerson Center, 2301 Flora Street, Dallas
Cost: $21 and up
The scoop: Awesome tribute concert to Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers. If mom loves smooth sounds I'm betting she'd dig this.
Friday
When: Friday, 7 PM-10 PM
Where: The Magnolia Green, 1100 Lipscomb Street, Fort Worth
Cost: Free!
The scoop: Ya'll, this event is so fun! Come out and enjoy the music of the Whisky Folk Ramblers, donate the this month's charity, One Safe Place, and tell your friends to meet you there! Blankets, chairs and pets are welcome. Food trucks and Rahr will be there too :0)
Saturday
When: Saturday from 4PM-9PM
Where: The Reading Room, 3715 Parry Ave, Dallas
Cost: Free!
The scoop: Swap books with other reading enthusiasts while enjoying cocktails and microreadings too!
When: Saturday, 10AM-4PM
Where: The Perot Museum, 2201 N. Field Street, Dallas
Cost: $10-$15, tickets include Discovery Days
The scoop: Super fun, hands on experiments and experiences in the galleries. Great for the whole family. TIP: get those tickets in advance, the Perot sells out.
When: Saturday, 10 AM- 6 PM
Where: The Magnolia Green Park, 1100 Block of Lipscomb, Fort Worth
Cost: Free!
The scoop: Dozens of artists and collectors set up to sell handmade gifts, jewelry and vintage selections. Food truck parks will be available for lunch and they are collecting boxes of cereal for the Ronald McDonald House of Fort Worth, so bring some cheerios!
Sunday
When: Sunday, all day
Where: The National Cowgirl Museum, 1720 Gendy Street, Fort Worth
Cost: Free for mom
The Scoop: The Cowgirl museum is dedicated to honoring and celebrating women who exemplify courage, resilience and independence.
Looking for Sunday Brunch Spots?
Our favorites in Dallas are:
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Have a fab weekend!
-DBC
Thursday, May 2, 2013
Weekend plans: May 3-5th
Happy Thursday! Here are some fun ideas to get your weekend going:
All Weekend
When: Friday 6-9, Saturday 10-6 and Sunday 11-5
Where: 5100 Belt Line Road, Suite 400, Dallas Texas
Cost: Free!
The scoop: The Craft Guild is a local 501(c)3 dedicated to promoting crafts and art. Membership is open to the public and they regularly how classes and workshops. The Spring Show is an opportunity to view the artists work and maybe pick up a unique item!
Friday
When: Friday at 8:00 and Saturday at 2:00 or 8:00
Where: The ATT PAC, 2403 Flora Street, Dallas
Cost: $12-$200
The scoop: Goodness am I jealous if you get to go to this performance. The Alvin Ailey dancers are some of the finest modern dancers in the united states, and I'm proud that my community is showing such excellent dance work. Bravo Titas!
When: 12-12:30 (lunch hour)
Where: Fort Worth Community Arts Center, 1300 Gendy Street Fort Worth
Cost: $5
The scoop: Unwind with a half hour session of guided meditation to start your weekend off right.
Saturday
When: All day Saturday, the museum opens at 10 AM
Where: The Nasher Sculpture Center, 2001 Flora Street, Dallas Texas 75201
Cost: Free!
The scoop: Free admission for all ages, fun activities all day including a scavenger hunt and yoga! Bonus points if you walk across the street to play at Kyle Warren Park.
When: Saturday at 9:00 AM
Where: Camp El Tesoro, 7710 Fall Creek Highway, Grandbury Texas
Cost: Free!
The scoop: Ok, so this isn't technically an event, but more a plug :0) Jason and I have several friends affiliated with Campfire or Camp El Tesoro and we love these organizations. The camp preview will give you a sample of activities including archery and hiking, the facilities and you can learn more about overnight camp for kids age 6-17.
Sunday
When: Sunday at 6
Where: Ed Landreth Auditorium, 2800 South University Drive, Fort Worth
Cost: $5-10
The Scoop: Since 1965 the Fort Worth Youth Orchestra has exposed young people to the opportunities within classical music. And these kids are good. Like they travel around the world and proudly hold their own at the Bass Hall. If you appreciate classical music, go support a young artist.
When: Sunday at 2
Where: Bass Hall, Downtown Fort Worth
Cost: $45-$180
The scoop: The Opera is in the middle of their annual Opera Festival and this Opera has been getting wonderful reviews. Plus it's in English! Last week they did a $20 after brunch special so we're hoping the same offer will be available this weekend :0)
So what are you up to this weekend?
-DBC
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