Dallas - Daily Events List

August 29, 2012

WEDNESDAY

Headliners

11:00 am-
4:00 pm
GameStop EXPO 2012.
Annual conference that is now open to the public. Attendees will have the opportunity to experience the hottest new video games… The Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center. (Business - Convention / Expo). 855-GME-EXPO
 Occupy Dallas.
Join protestors supporting people over profits as part of the national movement that began as Occupy Wall Street on Sept. 17th.… Pioneer Plaza. (Community - Organization). 214-939-2724

The Arts

9:00 am-
5:00 pm
Chihuly at the Dallas Arboretum.
Featuring dramatic glass sculptures in more than 15 locations throughout the 66-acre Arboretum. Artist info: Dale Chihuly create… Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 214-327-8263
10:00 am-
5:00 pm
Planet Shark: Predator or Prey.
This exhibit takes you through the murky myths and fascinating facts which have surrounded sharks for centuries. Dallas Museum of Nature & Science. (Arts - Artifact Exhibit). 214-428-5555
10:00 am-
5:00 pm
Vectors: Abstractions in Aviation Art.
The Frontiers of Flight Museum will open the art exhibition Vectors: Abstractions in Aviation Art by Don Parr. The exhibition th… Frontiers of Flight Museum. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 214-350-3600
10:00 am-
5:00 pm
Joseph Csatari Exhibit.
Works from this American realist artist and illustrator, who has had a long involvement with the Boy Scouts of America, are on d… National Scouting Museum. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 800-303-3047
10:00 am-
5:00 pm
Norman Rockwell And The Art of Scouting.
Works from the iconic American artist, Norman Rockwell, who has long been associated with the Boy Scouts of America, are on disp… National Scouting Museum. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 800-303-3047
4:00 pm-
10:00 pm
Chihuly at the Dallas Arboretum.
Featuring dramatic glass sculptures in more than 15 locations throughout the 66-acre Arboretum. Artist info: Dale Chihuly create… Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 214-327-8263
6:00 pm-
7:00 pm
Plano Children's Theatre - Major Production Auditions.
Major production auditions for Disney's Beauty and the Beast and You're a Good Man Charlie Brown, Revised. Please prepare a one-… Plano Children's Theatre. (Performance - Casting Call / Audition). 972-422-2575
8:00 pmDallas Symphony Orchestra & Indigo Girls.
Performing live in concert. Morton Meyerson Symphony Center. (Arts - Concert - Classical / Symphony). 214-692-0203

Sports

3:30 amTexas Rangers vs. Tampa Bay Rays.
MLB Baseball Game. Rangers Ballpark in Arlington. (Sports - Pro Baseball). 214-373-8000
7:30 pmDallas Cowboys vs. Miami Dolphins.
NFL Preseason Football Game. Cowboys Stadium. (Sports - Pro Football). 817-892-5000

For Children

10:00 am-
11:30 am
Hand In Hand.
Hand In Hand is a program designed for adults to enjoy with their preschooler. Each week enjoy stories, music, activities and c… Dallas Museum of Natural History. (Kids - Children's Activities). 214-428-5555
11:30 amBarnes & Noble South Arlington Story Time.
Preschoolers ages 3 and 4 can come to Barnes & Noble every Wednesday and enjoy some of your favorite stories. Children must be a… Barnes & Noble South Arlington. (Kids - Children's Activities). 817-472-7559
11:30 amWednesday Morning Storytime.
Children can enjoy a new story and related activities and crafts each week. Borders. (Kids - Children's Activities). 817-737-0444

Business

11:00 am-
4:00 pm
GameStop EXPO 2012.
Annual conference that is now open to the public. Attendees will have the opportunity to experience the hottest new video games… The Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center. (Business - Convention / Expo). 855-GME-EXPO

Community

6:45 pm-
10:00 pm
DFW Writers Workshop.
For over 30 years, members have met to read and critique each others work. Members read for 15-minutes, followed by 5 minutes o… Ruth Millican Center. (Educational - Workshop). 817-685-1649
 Occupy Dallas.
Join protestors supporting people over profits as part of the national movement that began as Occupy Wall Street on Sept. 17th.… Pioneer Plaza. (Community - Organization). 214-939-2724

Miscellaneous

7:00 am-
10:00 pm
Fly A Sim.
Everyone gets the exciting opportunity to fly a real jet simulator! Flights offer full motion, sound and visuals. Gift Certific… Flight Safety Learning Center. (Miscellaneous). 972-242-5999

Dining Specials

5:00 pm-
7:00 pm
Steel Happy Hour.
Complimentary sushi and signature cocktails. Steel Restaurant & Lounge. (Dining - Happy Hour). 214-219-9908
7:30 pmMedieval Experience.
A beautiful fish-filled moat beneath the drawbridge will lead you to the auditorium where you will dine and view a jousting matc… Medieval Times. (Dining - Dinner Show). 214-761-1800

Nightlife

4:00 pm-
8:00 pm
Happy Hour with Kerrie.
For food and drink specials. Memphis Club and Shuck-n-Jive. (Nightlife - Happy Hours). 972-386-9517
4:00 pm-
7:00 pm
Live music and drink specials.
Come out to Arthur's where you'll enjoy $1 off wine, beer and call drinks while listening to live music. Arthur's. (Nightlife - Happy Hours). 972-385-0800
7:30 pm-
8:30 pm
Cowboys Red River Dance Lessons.
Intermediate Dance Lessons with Anita Williams from 7:30pm - 8:30pm. No cover all night for 21 and older. $2.00 "You Call It" fr… Cowboys Red River. (Nightlife - Dance). 214-352-1796
9:00 pm-
2:00 am
Live Music.
Live music and a new band showcase each Wednesday night. Ridglea Theater. (Nightlife - Live Music). 817-738-9500
 Cowboys Nightclub Arlington Ladies Night.
No cover for the ladies. $2 well, wine and domestic beer all night long for everyone. Balloon drop for the ladies. 21 and older… Cowboys in Arlington. (Nightlife - Ladies Night). 817-265-5819
 Cowboys Red River Live Music night.
Live music every night with James Hinds and 'Runnin Behind. Cowboys Red River. (Nightlife - Live Music). 214-352-1796
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