Copyright 2009 http://www.nbcdfw.com/around-town/events en-us Sat, 21 Nov 2009 07:47:04 -0600 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 07:47:04 -0600 NBC Local Integrated Media http://www.nbcdfw.com/news/green/Chic-and-Easy-Eco-Friendly-Parties-.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:56:57 -0600 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/120*90/Martinigay.jpg
An eco-friendly party just takes a little planning.

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Fans of the Twilight series aren't just screaming teenage girls ... moms are heading out to join Team Edward also.

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An exhibit responds to real-life Hank Hills, Michael Blake speaks and Dweezil Zappa blows your mind -- or does he? -- tonight in DFW.

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For Johnny Lloyd Rollins, Dallas musician Chris Holt, and two friends Rollins flew in from both coasts, Tomcast Studios is a cave from which they cannot emerge until their contributions to the tracks on...

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/around-town/events/Concert-Memorializes-Wrong-Way-Accident-Victim-70523847.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:11:32 -0600 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/120*90/3333guit.jpg
North Texans will rock out this weekend in an effort to stop drunk driving.

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If you can't choose between Scarlett's effective musical suitor and the story-rich Mountain Goats show, we've got a Tex-ized version of 'A Christmas Carol' on tap.

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Catering, take-out and restaurant dining options for a deliciously simple holiday.

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/around-town/events/What-Are-You-Thankful-For-70372157.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:36:31 -0600 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/120*90/0fjilfsjklfsjkl.JPG
Share your pictures and stories of what you're thankful for with NBCDFW!

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Indulge in free mini spa treatments or a hearty Tex-Mex meal with a side of harp after perusing a candlelit Henderson Avenue in pursuit of gifts with character (or just a good cup of coffee) tonight in DFW.

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2010's NasherSALON Speaker Series won't be short on talent.

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Billy Crystal plays all the characters in his life, ABBA Mania brings back the glamour and Echo Theatre unearths a transformative one-act by Lorraine Hansberry tonight in DFW.

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Crews begin demolishing the wooden rollercoaster for its $10 million facelift.

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Fort Worth Mayor Mike Moncrief helped raise the city's Christmas Tree into place in Sundance Square on Monday.

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North Texans don't have to go far for "The Nutcracker" -- it's playing everywhere.

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Turning trash into treasured art is how one man is expressing his green statement.

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Lights in the sky, art in space, and stars at the Meyerson.

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"Losing It With Jillian Michaels" is casting in DFW this week.

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We are sticking close to home in this week's Worth The Drive and we're checking out the new Museum of Science and History in Fort Worth.

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Brave Combo, Rufus Wainwright, and demonstrators of Oak Cliff pride make the weekend shimmer.

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This weekend has some of the best features of the Lone Star International Film Festival in Fort Worth.

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Fort Worth Mayor Mike Moncrief has declared Friday "Go Purple Day" in support of the No. 4-ranked TCU Horned Frogs.

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The conflicted young men in Jason Isbell's songs, the weirdo patrons of 'Milky Way Cabaret' and the improvisational tradings of Jampact make you feel a little less alone this Friday the 13th in DFW.

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The Gaylord Texan is kicking off the holiday season tonight with a Christmas tree lighting and a ton of free entertainment for the family.

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They rock your nights, make your days more interesting and (mostly) improve the quality of life in DFW. Our musicians don't ask for much, but patrons get three chances to help them and their future descendants...

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Sourcing local ingredients for your family’s Thanksgiving feast is a wonderful way to get back to the roots of this tradition.

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Party planners are already eying locations for celebrations during the 2011 Super Bowl.

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Frank Warren explores PostSecret spills at UTA, Dethklok steps out from behind Metalocalypse and the Lone Star Film Fest's first selection is a murder laced with accidental evidence.

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On November 22nd at the Meyerson Symphony Center, Resounding Harmony will perform its second-annual "Harvest" concert to benefit the North Texas Food Bank.

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Pat Green and Dean Fearing reveal their four-legged sources of comfort in a new book, a decorated bossa nova guitar player comes to the Winspear and comedian Todd Barry stays calm at the Addison Improv.

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Put away the hand sanitizer for this epidemic, folks: David Plouffe explains the historic campaign he led, songwriters in the round and a holiday special gives shoppers a push.

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If you're looking for a romantic weekend or a quiet getaway, the Village of Salado is definitely Worth The Drive.

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The anticipation for the launch of KXT 91.7, KERA's new sister station with the an all-music format, has built itself into a studio and a Monday launch date.

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For kids' performer David Chicken, tots clinking teacups with Alice and the Von Trapp Children known as JAMS, this weekend in DFW is just another phase of the fantasy.

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Cinemaphiles and classical music fans both have something new to look forward to from the Dallas Symphony Orchestra.

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Radio-friendly music, responsible eating and movie nights take on a new meanings in DFW this Friday.

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Art Conspiracy is street level philanthropy. An off-the-grid art show, auction, concert, and fundraiser becomes one of the most anticipated annual art events in Dallas

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Discover Dallas as it was through the decades by throwing a few bones to the Texas Theatre renovation initiative, watching a rootsy rock-and-roller in a modern speakeasy and flashing back to mid-'80s Deep Ellum...

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Author Kim Barnouin wants to turn all of DFW into "Skinny Bitches" with a new book, web site, and vegan birth control?

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Soul-stirring music is accessible from all corners of DFW tonight.

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See horses stilled in regal motion, a couple of ladies just hammin' it up and boost the Komen cause by enjoying a three-course meal tonight in DFW.

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A museum exhibit is giving North Texans a glimpse of what the Metroplex looked like 100 million years ago.

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A fallen soldier's sister honors him through song, a new coffee shop is begging for heart-to-hearts and an ancient idea speaks again this Dia de los Muertos.

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Your guide to the best Halloween costumes, events, recipes and happenings in DFW

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We remind you of our favorite to-dos for Halloween night and suggest a Sunday cool down on this music-filled, imagination-fueled weekend.

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The daily cattle drive isn't the only reason people visit the The Fort Worth Historic Stockyards. They pop in for visions from beyond the grave!

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Head over to the Granada Theater in Dallas on Halloween night for a free show and a killer, surprise performance, not-to-be missed intermission.

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Carnivale with Oso Closo, pup-friendly antics and ghoulish electro-pop are on the menu in DFW this Halloween.

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From Cave Girl suits to Mardi Paws, DFW dogs rock the hottest Growl-O-Ween fashion.

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