Events that have a musical component

Basically Beethoven Festival

Last FREE Concert Sunday in July

July 29th 
Doors Open @ 2pm
Recital @ 2:30pm
Feature Performance @ 3pm

The Grand Hall in Texas Discovery Gardens at Fair Park

Basically Beethoven Festival

FREE Concerts Sundays in July

July 22nd & 29th 
Doors Open @ 2pm
Recital @ 2:30pm
Feature Performance @ 3pm

The Grand Hall in Texas Discovery Gardens at Fair Park

Basically Beethoven Festival

FREE Concerts Sundays in July

July 15th, 22nd & 29th
Doors Open @ 2pm
Recital @ 2:30pm
Feature Performance @ 3pm

The Grand Hall in Texas Discovery Gardens at Fair Park

Grand Prairie Farmers Market features "Tacos and Tejano" on Saturday, July 14, in addition to its usual fresh fruits and vegetables, baked goods, coffee, tea, tamales, jellies and relishes, grass-fed meats, homemade soaps, candles and more.

The Grand Prairie Farmers Market is open March 31, 2012 through December on Saturdays 8 a.m.-1 p.m. at Market Square, 120 W. Main St., in downtown Grand Prairie. Check out the 2012 Farmers Market Calendar on our website for a listing of special events including cooking demonstrations and festivals.

More Farmers Market info: www.gptx.org/farmersmarket or call 972-237-4599.

 

‘til Midnight at the Nasher


FRIDAY, JULY 20
Presented by Nasher Sculpture Center
FREE!

official website 

The Nasher's popular outdoor concert and movie series continues into the summer, and now offers FREE ADMISSION.

The event features paired concerts and movies in the Garden, picnic dining and snacks by Nasher Cafe by Wolfgang Puck, and the opportunity to view works in the galleries and garden, including current exhibitions Ernesto Neto Cuddle on the Tight Rope and Sightings: Erick Swenson.  Pre-reserve picnic baskets at 214.242.5144 or enjoy on site salads, sandwiches, snacks and beverages available for purchase.

Friday, July 20 6 p.m. – midnight

FREE ADMISSION

Concert: Mon Julien
Movie: The Artist

 

‘til Midnight at the Nasher


FRIDAY, AUGUST 17
Presented by Nasher Sculpture Center
FREE!

official website 

The Nasher's popular outdoor concert and movie series continues into the summer, and now offers FREE ADMISSION.

The event features paired concerts and movies in the Garden, picnic dining and snacks by Nasher Cafe by Wolfgang Puck, and the opportunity to view works in the galleries and garden, including current exhibitions Ernesto Neto Cuddle on the Tight Rope and Sightings: Erick Swenson.  Pre-reserve picnic baskets at 214.242.5144 or enjoy on site salads, sandwiches, snacks and beverages available for purchase.

Friday, August 17: 6 p.m. – midnight

FREE ADMISSION

Concert: Smile Smile, 7 p.m.

Movie: Midnight in Paris, 9 p.m.

 

Dates:

METROPCS FAIR PARK FOURTH

City of Dallas’ official Independence Day celebration to feature spectacular fireworks at the Cotton Bowl sponsored by Gold Metal Recyclers, a Dallas Wind Symphony patriotic concert, reduced admission to museums from 4:30 – 7:30 p.m., and more 

Wednesday, July 4, 2012    4:30 - 10 p.m.

Fair Park 
1300 Robert B. Cullum Blvd., Dallas, TX 75210

FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

4:30 - 7:30 p.m. – Reduced admission to Fair Park’s participating museums
8 p.m. – Dallas Wind Symphony patriotic performance in front of the Hall of State 
Gate D opens to Cotton Bowl (Gate D is only entrance; handicap entrance is at Gate C)

Gas Drilling Town Hall – This Thursday June 14 at 6:30 PM
Councilman Scott Griggs will be hosting a Town Hall to discuss proposed Dallas Gas Drilling Ordinance,Thursday, June 14 @ 6:30 p.m. at Hampton Illinnois Library, 2951 South Hampton Road. Learn how we can protect our City and quality of life.

Solar Powered Music Fest
When: Saturday, June 16, 2012
Time 2:00 pm to 11:00 pm
Panther Island Pavilion in Trinity Uptown, Fort Worth, Texas
1098 West Peach Street FW 76102
817-698-0700

 
A 100% Solar Powered Music Festival will be held at Panther Island Pavilion in Trinity Uptown in Fort Worth on Saturday, June 16.
 
The Solar Powered Music Fest will feature 10 acts over the course of the afternoon and evening. The popular English ska band The English Beat, power pop new wave band The Romantics, DFW favorite Jonathan Tyler & the Northern Lights and more will perform. North Texas Renewable Energy Group members will provide TWO solar trailers to help power various aspects of this event. The main sound stage will be powered by Sustainable Waves of Austin, Texas, with TWO large semi-trucks of solar panels and related solar energy equipment in what is likely the largest 100% solar-powered event ever held in Texas.
 
Free parking is located on the lawn of the Trinity River banks near the entrance of the festival. Additional parking under the Henderson Street bridge.
 

Beer & Bones (Museum of Nature & Science Public Program)

  • Beer & Bones parties offer adults 18 and up a special nighttime look at the Museum of Nature & Science’s traveling exhibits, permanent collection and unique chances to see artifacts not usually available to the public. Each Beer & Bones party features special grown-up activities, a DJ to pump things up, light snacks and a cash bar to toast these very special occasions! Advance tickets for Beer & Bones are available online or by calling 214-428-5555.    Cost: Members: $8/Non-members: $12

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