December 5th marks the 79th anniversary since the Repeal of the Volstead Act which ended Prohibition. The Standard Pour will be hosting a party with classic libations, champagne fountain, music from the era, and more. Festivities begin around 9pm.
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Young Variety, an organization that raises money and awareness for kids with special needs, is hosting a BYOB outdoor movie at The Shops at Park Lane on Oct. 30. $10 at the “door”
Aug. 16, 6 p.m., The Lofts, Condo 711
Join the Station and host Susie Oszustowicz, of Susie Drinks Dallas, for an evening of Art & Wine in the elegant setting of condo 711 at The Lofts.
The event will feature pieces by local artists Michael Cross and David McCullough, a complimentary wine tasting by Times Ten Cellars and excellent gourmet fare courtesy of Café Momentum. Guests will have the opportunity to enter a $5 raffle for a fabulous gift bag with all proceeds going to Café Momentum.
Summer Activities and Events
Beat the heat with these cool events! (So cliché, but I had to!)
3RD ANNUAL HOMEGROWN MUSIC AND ARTS FESTIVAL | live music in the park from Ben Kweller, Eisley, Octopus Project, Black Joe Lewis, and many more!
Where: Main Street Garden Park (Downtown)
When: Saturday, May 26
Time: 10 a.m. and onnnnnnnnn
Need to know: tickets from Prekindle.com for $18.75
2ND ANNUAL DALLAS MARGARITA MELTDOWN | margaritas … lost of margaritas.
Where: Bishop Arts District (Oak Cliff)
When: Sunday, May 27
Time: 3 p.m. – 2 a.m.
Need to know: tickets from Prekindle.com for $27.25
TASTE OF ADDISON | delicious food and live music from Mat Kearney, Wade Bowen, Rhett Miller, and The Dirty Guv’Nahs
Where:
When: May 18-20
Time: Friday 6pm-midnight, Saturday 12pm-midnight, Sunday 12-5pm
Need to know: tickets here or at area Albertsons stores, $5-15, enter to win a free gift basket from Taste of Addison —- look at my newest posts to find out how!!
SUMMER BLOCK PARTY | activities, live music
Where: Dallas Museum of Art and the Nasher
When: June 15
TASTE OF DALLAS
Where: Fair Park (3600 Grand Avenue)
When: July 13-15
Time: Friday 4-11pm. Saturday 11am-11pm, Sunday 11am-9pm
Need to know: tickets here or at area Albertsons stores, daily admission $8 at the gate (children <12 are free), parking $12 with trams or take the DART Green Line, no pets allowed (womp)
ONGOING EVENTS
LIVE AT FIVE* | live music and signature drink specials
Where: Galleria Dallas (between The Grill and Townhouse)
When: Thursdays through May 31
Time: 5-8 p.m.
MOVIES UNDER THE MOON* | Family-friendly movies
Where: The Shops at Park Lane
When: Fridays in June
Time: movies begin at 8:30 p.m.
Need to know: June 1 (“Secretariat”), June 8 (“Toy Story”), June 15 (“Remember the Titans”), June 22 (“Happy Feet”). Gordon Biersch will have food and drinks for purchase. Bring your own chair/blanket/picnic/etc.
CONCERT IN THE GARDEN | hang out on on a blanket, eat a picnic, and enjoy music from the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra. I have been going to this since I was a wee one, and it’s a wonderful experience.
Where: Fort Worth Botanic Gardens
When: various nights June through July 4
Time: 8 p.m. (gates open at 6:30 p.m.)
Need to know: FIREWORKS AT EVERY CONCERT, tickets are $16-43, parking $10-25 (valet available), no animals allowed
LATE NIGHTS AFTER HOURS MUSIC SHOWCASE | live music on the lawn, contests at some concerts
Where: Dallas Museum of Art
When: every third Friday (after Late Nights at the DMA)
Time: 10-11 p.m.
Need to know: this series is an addition to Late Nights at the DMA
PATIO SESSIONS* | live music on the lawn
Where: AT&T Performing Arts Center
When: every Thursday through May 31 (there may be more after…)
Time: 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Need to know: BYO food, no alcohol
CONCERTS AT THE ARBORETUM | live music on the lawn, contests at some concerts
Where: Dallas Arboretum
When: Tuesdays and Thursdays through July 31 and Thursdays through October 25
Time: 7:30-9:30 p.m.
Need to know: BYOB, short chair/blanket, and food – buy your tickets way ahead of time because they’re selling out!
BAREFOOT AT THE BELMONT | live music on the lawn
Where: Belmont Hotel
When: select Thursdays through August 9 (schedule)
Time: 7:30-9:30 p.m.
Need to know: tickets from Prekindle.com for $27.25, FAQ
JAZZ IN THE ATRIUM | live music in the DMA Atrium
Where: Dallas Museum of Art
When: Thursday in June, July, and August
Time: 6-8:30 p.m.
MORE TO COME (hopefully):
- Main Street Gardens movie series*
- Park Lane Movies Under the Moon*
- Palomar/Central 214 movie series*
- Fairmont Summer Dive-In Movies*
- Belmont Hotel dive-in movies*
- Half Price Books movie series*
*FREE EVENTS
Taste of Addison GIVEAWAY!
Don’t miss the yearly haven of food and drink, luckily scheduled before the REAL Texas heat begins. Lucky for you (and thanks to Taste Addison), I’m giving away two packages for you to get into Taste Addison with three of your besties. Then, you can pick one of those besties to take to brunch for some hair of the dog the next day (of course you can take more than one, but that’s all you’ll get in fo’ free).
- Blue Mesa brunch for two
- Four passes to Taste Addison
So, do you want some free awesomeness? There are three ways to enter to win one of the two packages (must be done by noon on 5/15):
- Comment on this post
- Tweet me (@drinkdallas) with the hashtag #TasteAddison2012
- Post on my Facebook wall and tell me which concert you want to hear or restaurant you want to try at Taste Addison
The winners will be chosen randomly, so you don’t have to write me a poem or do anything ridiculous. One “entry” per platform will count.
FOOD
Obviously, you’ll have to eat something in order to Taste Addison, so they’ve set up 60+ vendors to give you a taste of Addison’s best fare. Complete with cooking demos, cook-offs between football players including Jason Witten (see Albertsons’ Cookin’ with the Gridiron Greats), and more.
To see the lineup of food-related activities, go ahead and click your little mouse here.
MUSIC/Entertainment
Last year, they brought you Third Eye Blind. This year, they’ll feature music from Mat Kearney, Wade Bowen, Rhett Mill, The Dirty Guv’nahs, Carolina Liar, and the Casey Donahew Band.
They’re also featuring bartending exhibitions (think Tom Cruise in “Cocktail”), a carnival, family fun zone, and plenty of other kid-friendly stuff. However, I’d recommend hiring a sitter, buying some extra beer tickets, and taking a cab home.
Website for more information: www.addisontexas.net/events/TasteAddison
Where: Addison Circle Park
When: May 18-20
Time: Friday 6pm-midnight, Saturday 12pm-midnight, Sunday 12-5pm
Need to know: tickets here or at area Albertsons stores, $5-15
Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/227717663911619/
YOU DOWN WITH OTB?
HEY, YOU! Yes, you. Come happy hour with me tomorrow (Thursday) at On the Border. Margaritas, queso, and burrrrritos … what more could you want from a Thursday?
On the Border is celebrating its upcoming 30th birthday (damn, OTB is old!) and wants you to join for the last “installment” of their Thursday Patio Parties. SO – they’re kicking off their Cinco de Mayo celebration a little early.
DEETS
Location: OTB on Knox Street (Dallas)
Date: Thursday, May 3
Time: 6-8 p.m.
Perks: The first 20 guests get a $10 OTB gift card, free dessert (with a the coupon from here), and $8 deliciousness (aka Mercedes Margaritas made with 1800 Reposado Tequila, fresh agave sour, and Grand Marnier)
So, shall we margarita?
Is one party not enough for you? You insatiable, little nugget! Party with OTB in Addison on May 5 for the mother of all Cinco parties. Details from OTB below:
On Cinco de Mayo, On The Border is inviting the neighborhood to Cinco like they’ve never Cinco’ed before, while celebrating the 150th year of the holiday and our upcoming 30th anniversary (in June) with a party that makes the fiesta last all day — guests can come in, enjoy our signature margaritas and Mexican beer, freshly made dishes and festive atmosphere, and are free to stay until we close. The Addison location will have live music/deejays.
Sigel’s Holiday LiqueurFest Tasting Extravaganza
Join Sigel’s to taste some (60+) unique holiday liqueurs at their Holiday LiqueurFest … (the name is seriously way too much). It’s a free event and they’ll let you sample the liqueurs that being that special something to a holiday cocktail. You also have a chance to win prizes if you drink enough … no, really.
I’ll see you there!
Wednesday, November 16 | 5-8 p.m.
Sigel’s Elite (5757 Greenville Ave.)
From Sigel’s: Join us… for a rare opportunity to taste through an extensive selection of delicious Liqueurs and Cordials from around the world. As we head into the holidays, this is the perfect time to explore this exciting world of spirited flavors – whether for gift giving or adding to seasonal menus.
Enjoy special sale prices on over 60 Liqueurs.Come learn everything you wanted to know about the different liqueurs you’ve been enjoying and ones you didn’t even know you wanted. This great event should not be missed!