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November 01, 2008
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Saturday

November 01, 2008
All Saints' Day
Observed by Catholics in most countries
Annual. Same date each year.

November 01, 2008
O'Reilly Challenge
Texas Motor Speedway, 3601 Highway 114, Fort Worth TX 76177
Web: texasmotorspeedway.com
NASCAR Nationwide Series 300-mile race.

November 01, 2008
10:30 p.m.
Nashville Star Tour
Billy Bob's Texas, 2520 Rodeo Plaza, Fort Worth TX 76164
Phone: 817 624-7117
Web: billybobstexas.com
Admission: $20 reserved and $12 general
Performers include Melissa Lawson as well as finalists Gabe Garcia, Shawn Meyer & Coffey

November 01, 2008
UIL Academics: Deadline to update school information in spring meet entry system.
Contact: Treva Dayton, director
Texas University Interscholastic League (UIL), Academics, 1701 Manor Road, Austin TX 78722
Phone: 512 471-5883 Drama Only: 512 471-9996
E-mail: uilacad@uts.cc.utexas.edu
Web: www.uil.utexas.edu

November 01, 2008
UIL Cross Country: District certification deadline.
Contact: Charles Breithaupt, director
Texas University Interscholastic League (UIL), Athletics, 1701 Manor Road, Austin TX 78722
Phone: 512 471-5883
E-mail: uilath@uts.cc.utexas.edu
Web: www.uil.utexas.edu

November 01, 2008
UIL CX Debate: District directors' names and information forms due.
Contact: Treva Dayton, director
Texas University Interscholastic League (UIL), Academics, 1701 Manor Road, Austin TX 78722
Phone: 512 471-5883 Drama Only: 512 471-9996
E-mail: uilacad@uts.cc.utexas.edu
Web: www.uil.utexas.edu

November 01, 2008
UIL EJH Academics: Deadline to submit spring district meet organization form & material request.
Contact: Treva Dayton, director
Texas University Interscholastic League (UIL), Academics, 1701 Manor Road, Austin TX 78722
Phone: 512 471-5883 Drama Only: 512 471-9996
E-mail: uilacad@uts.cc.utexas.edu
Web: www.uil.utexas.edu

November 01, 2008
UIL EJH Academics: First day for invitational meets.
Contact: Treva Dayton, director
Texas University Interscholastic League (UIL), Academics, 1701 Manor Road, Austin TX 78722
Phone: 512 471-5883 Drama Only: 512 471-9996
E-mail: uilacad@uts.cc.utexas.edu
Web: www.uil.utexas.edu

November 01, 2008
UIL EJH Academics: Participation registration due.
Contact: Treva Dayton, director
Texas University Interscholastic League (UIL), Academics, 1701 Manor Road, Austin TX 78722
Phone: 512 471-5883 Drama Only: 512 471-9996
E-mail: uilacad@uts.cc.utexas.edu
Web: www.uil.utexas.edu

November 01, 2008
UIL Girls Basketball: First day for scrimmages.
Contact: Charles Breithaupt, director
Texas University Interscholastic League (UIL), Athletics, 1701 Manor Road, Austin TX 78722
Phone: 512 471-5883
E-mail: uilath@uts.cc.utexas.edu
Web: www.uil.utexas.edu

November 01, 2008
UIL ILPC: Enrollment due. Yearbooks due for rating.
Contact: Treva Dayton, director
Texas University Interscholastic League (UIL), Academics, 1701 Manor Road, Austin TX 78722
Phone: 512 471-5883 Drama Only: 512 471-9996
E-mail: uilacad@uts.cc.utexas.edu
Web: www.uil.utexas.edu

November 01, 2008
UIL Marching Band: Region contest deadline - 1A, 2A & 4A.
Contact: Richard Floyd, director
Texas University Interscholastic League (UIL), Music, 1701 Manor Road, Austin TX 78722
Phone: 512 471-5883
E-mail: uilmusic@uts.cc.utexas.edu
Web: www.uil.utexas.edu

November 01, 2008
UIL One-Act Play: Last day to hold directors' planning meetings.
Contact: Treva Dayton, director
Texas University Interscholastic League (UIL), Academics, 1701 Manor Road, Austin TX 78722
Phone: 512 471-5883 Drama Only: 512 471-9996
E-mail: uilacad@uts.cc.utexas.edu
Web: www.uil.utexas.edu

November 01, 2008
UIL Student Activities Conference: Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi.
Contact: Dr. William Farney and Bonnie Northcutt, directors
Texas University Interscholastic League (UIL), Policy/Administration, 1701 Manor Road, Austin TX 78722
Phone: 512 471-5883
E-mail: uiladmin@uts.cc.utexas.edu
Web: www.uil.utexas.edu

November 01, 2008
UIL Volleyball: District certification deadline - all conferences.
Contact: Charles Breithaupt, director
Texas University Interscholastic League (UIL), Athletics, 1701 Manor Road, Austin TX 78722
Phone: 512 471-5883
E-mail: uilath@uts.cc.utexas.edu
Web: www.uil.utexas.edu

November 02, 2008
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Sunday

November 02, 2008
All Souls' Day
Ecuador, El Salvador, Luxembourg, Macao, Mexico, San Marino, Uruguay, and Vatican City observes.
Annual. Same date each year.

November 02, 2008
Dickies 500
Texas Motor Speedway, 3601 Highway 114, Fort Worth TX 76177
Web: texasmotorspeedway.com
Sprint Cup day-night format 500-mile race.

November 02, 2008
3:15 p.m.
Dallas Cowboys @ New York Giants football
Away
Web: dallascowboys.com
Broadcast on FOX

November 03, 2008
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Monday

November 03, 2008
Culture Day
Japan observes.
Annual. Same date each year.

November 03, 2008
Father of Texas Day
State Recognition Day, designated by the Texas Legislature.
Annual. Same date each year.

November 03, 2008
Bi-district high school volleyball championships
Check your local high school for game schedules and opponents.

November 03, 2008
11/3-4/08
UIL Marching Band: State Contest - 3A & 5A
Contact: Richard Floyd, director
Texas University Interscholastic League (UIL), Music, 1701 Manor Road, Austin TX 78722
Phone: 512 471-5883
E-mail: uilmusic@uts.cc.utexas.edu
Web: www.uil.utexas.edu

November 03, 2008
11/3-4/08
UIL Volleyball: Bi-district - all conferences.
Contact: Charles Breithaupt, director
Texas University Interscholastic League (UIL), Athletics, 1701 Manor Road, Austin TX 78722
Phone: 512 471-5883
E-mail: uilath@uts.cc.utexas.edu
Web: www.uil.utexas.edu

November 04, 2008
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Tuesday

November 04, 2008
National Unity Day in Italy
Annual. Same date each year.

November 04, 2008
UIL Marching Band: State Contest - 3A & 5A continues

November 05, 2008
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Wednesday

November 05, 2008
Guy Fawkes Day
Great Britain observes.
Annual. Same date each year.

November 06, 2008
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Thursday

November 06, 2008
Area high school volleyball championships
Check your local high school for game schedules and opponents.

November 06, 2008
11/6-8/08
UIL Volleyball: Area - all conferences.
Contact: Charles Breithaupt, director
Texas University Interscholastic League (UIL), Athletics, 1701 Manor Road, Austin TX 78722
Phone: 512 471-5883
E-mail: uilath@uts.cc.utexas.edu
Web: www.uil.utexas.edu

November 07, 2008
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Friday

November 07, 2008
7 p.m.
Texas Stampede rodeo
American Airlines Center, 2500 Victory Ave, Dallas TX 75219
Phone: 214 222-3687
Web: americanairlinescenter.com

November 07, 2008
Most games begin around 7 p.m.
High School football
Check your local high school for game schedules and opponents.

November 07, 2008
11/7-8/08
Senior Holiday Bazaar
Contact: Tara Zavala
Senior Citizens Center, 820 W. Arapaho Rd., Richardson
Phone: 972 744-7811
Web: www.cor.net
Admission: Free.
Annual.

November 07, 2008
11/7-8/08
UIL Team Tennis: State Tournament
Contact: Charles Breithaupt, director
Texas University Interscholastic League (UIL), Athletics, 1701 Manor Road, Austin TX 78722
Phone: 512 471-5883
E-mail: uilath@uts.cc.utexas.edu
Web: www.uil.utexas.edu

November 08, 2008
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Saturday

November 08, 2008
7 p.m.
Texas Stampede rodeo
American Airlines Center, 2500 Victory Ave, Dallas TX 75219
Phone: 214 222-3687
Web: americanairlinescenter.com

November 08, 2008
Senior Holiday Bazaar continues

November 08, 2008
UIL Boys Basketball: First day for scrimmages.
Contact: Charles Breithaupt, director
Texas University Interscholastic League (UIL), Athletics, 1701 Manor Road, Austin TX 78722
Phone: 512 471-5883
E-mail: uilath@uts.cc.utexas.edu
Web: www.uil.utexas.edu

November 08, 2008
UIL Cross Country: Regional meets.
Contact: Charles Breithaupt, director
Texas University Interscholastic League (UIL), Athletics, 1701 Manor Road, Austin TX 78722
Phone: 512 471-5883
E-mail: uilath@uts.cc.utexas.edu
Web: www.uil.utexas.edu

November 08, 2008
UIL Football: District certification deadline, all conferences without byes.
Contact: Charles Breithaupt, director
Texas University Interscholastic League (UIL), Athletics, 1701 Manor Road, Austin TX 78722
Phone: 512 471-5883
E-mail: uilath@uts.cc.utexas.edu
Web: www.uil.utexas.edu

November 08, 2008
UIL Team Tennis: State Tournament continues

November 09, 2008
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Sunday

November 09, 2008
1 to 4 p.m.
Living History Days
Contact: Cindy Johnson, executive director
Chestnut Square Historic Village, McKinney
Phone: 972 562-8790
E-mail: info@chestnutsquare.org
Web: www.chestnutsquare.org
Admission: Free and open to the public.
Events provide glimpses into the way people lived in Collin County from 1850-1920. Chestnut Square's Living History Group brings history to life through period-appropriate costumes, demonstrations and reenactments.

November 09, 2008
2 p.m.
Texas Stampede rodeo
American Airlines Center, 2500 Victory Ave, Dallas TX 75219
Phone: 214 222-3687
Web: americanairlinescenter.com

November 10, 2008
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Monday

November 10, 2008
Regional Quarter Finals high school volleyball championships
Check your local high school for game schedules and opponents.

November 10, 2008
UIL Girls Basketball: First day for interschool games.
Contact: Charles Breithaupt, director
Texas University Interscholastic League (UIL), Athletics, 1701 Manor Road, Austin TX 78722
Phone: 512 471-5883
E-mail: uilath@uts.cc.utexas.edu
Web: www.uil.utexas.edu

November 10, 2008
11/10-11/08
UIL Volleyball: Regional quarterfinals - all conferences.
Contact: Charles Breithaupt, director
Texas University Interscholastic League (UIL), Athletics, 1701 Manor Road, Austin TX 78722
Phone: 512 471-5883
E-mail: uilath@uts.cc.utexas.edu
Web: www.uil.utexas.edu

November 10, 2008
UIL Wrestling: First day for meets & tournaments.
Contact: Charles Breithaupt, director
Texas University Interscholastic League (UIL), Athletics, 1701 Manor Road, Austin TX 78722
Phone: 512 471-5883
E-mail: uilath@uts.cc.utexas.edu
Web: www.uil.utexas.edu

November 11, 2008
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Tuesday

November 11, 2008
Armistice Day
Belgium, French Guiana, and Tahiti observes.
Annual. Same date each year.

November 11, 2008
Remembrance Day
Canada and Bermuda observes.
Annual. Same date each year.

November 11, 2008
Veteran's Day in U.S.A.
America, France observes.
Federal legal public holiday. National holiday observed by state employees.
Annual. Same date each year.

November 12, 2008
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Wednesday

November 12, 2008
Sun Yat-sen's Birthday
Taiwan observes.
Annual. Same date each year.

November 12, 2008
7 p.m.
Panic! At The Disco and Dashboard Confessional with Plain White T's and The Cab concert
Nokia Theatre at Grand Prairie, 1001 Performance Place, Grand Prairie TX 75050
Phone: 972 854-5111, Administration 972 854-5050
Web: nokialivedfw.com
Admission: $ - $
www.panicatthedisco.com

November 12, 2008
7 p.m.
Sarah Brightman concert
American Airlines Center, 2500 Victory Ave, Dallas TX 75219
Phone: 214 222-3687
Web: americanairlinescenter.com

November 13, 2008
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Thursday

November 14, 2008
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Friday

November 14, 2008
Regional Semi-Finals high school volleyball championships
Check your local high school for game schedules and opponents.

November 14, 2008
11/14-15/08
UIL Volleyball: Regional - all conferences.
Contact: Charles Breithaupt, director
Texas University Interscholastic League (UIL), Athletics, 1701 Manor Road, Austin TX 78722
Phone: 512 471-5883
E-mail: uilath@uts.cc.utexas.edu
Web: www.uil.utexas.edu

November 15, 2008
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Saturday

November 15, 2008
Proclamation of the Republic Day in Brazil
Annual. Same date each year.

November 15, 2008
Regional Finals high school volleyball championships
Check your local high school for game schedules and opponents.

November 15, 2008
UIL Cross Country: State Meet
Contact: Charles Breithaupt, director
Texas University Interscholastic League (UIL), Athletics, 1701 Manor Road, Austin TX 78722
Phone: 512 471-5883
E-mail: uilath@uts.cc.utexas.edu
Web: www.uil.utexas.edu

November 15, 2008
UIL Football: District certification deadline, all conferences with byes.
Contact: Charles Breithaupt, director
Texas University Interscholastic League (UIL), Athletics, 1701 Manor Road, Austin TX 78722
Phone: 512 471-5883
E-mail: uilath@uts.cc.utexas.edu
Web: www.uil.utexas.edu

November 15, 2008
UIL One-Act Play: Double representation due.
Contact: Treva Dayton, director
Texas University Interscholastic League (UIL), Academics, 1701 Manor Road, Austin TX 78722
Phone: 512 471-5883 Drama Only: 512 471-9996
E-mail: uilacad@uts.cc.utexas.edu
Web: www.uil.utexas.edu

November 16, 2008
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Sunday

November 16, 2008
7:15 p.m.
Dallas Cowboys @ Washington football
Away
Web: dallascowboys.com
Broadcast on Ch. 5

November 17, 2008
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Monday

November 17, 2008
UIL Boys Basketball: First day for interschool games.
Contact: Charles Breithaupt, director
Texas University Interscholastic League (UIL), Athletics, 1701 Manor Road, Austin TX 78722
Phone: 512 471-5883
E-mail: uilath@uts.cc.utexas.edu
Web: www.uil.utexas.edu

November 18, 2008
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Tuesday

November 18, 2008
7:30 - 10:30 p.m., doors open at 6:30 pm
Tuesday Night at the Plaza with the King Kraig Parker
Contact: Kraig Parker
The Plaza Arts Center, 1115 Fourth Ave., Carrollton TX 75006
Phone: 972 446-3200
E-mail: plazaartscenter@verizon.net
Web: thekinglives.com or plazaartscenter.com
Admission: Cover Charge $10. Dinner and refreshments available for purchase.
Future show on Dec. 9

November 19, 2008
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Wednesday

November 19, 2008
National Holiday in Monaco
Annual. Same date each year.

November 19, 2008
7:30 p.m.
Coldplay concert
American Airlines Center, 2500 Victory Ave, Dallas TX 75219
Phone: 214 222-3687
Web: americanairlinescenter.com

November 20, 2008
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Thursday

November 20, 2008
Anniversary of the Revolution in Mexico
Annual. Same date each year.

November 20, 2008
State Semi-Finals high school volleyball championships
Check your local high school for game schedules and opponents.

November 20, 2008
11/20-22/08
UIL Volleyball: State Tournament
Contact: Charles Breithaupt, director
Texas University Interscholastic League (UIL), Athletics, 1701 Manor Road, Austin TX 78722
Phone: 512 471-5883
E-mail: uilath@uts.cc.utexas.edu
Web: www.uil.utexas.edu

November 21, 2008
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Friday

November 21, 2008
8 p.m.
Celtic Thunder concert
Nokia Theatre at Grand Prairie, 1001 Performance Place, Grand Prairie TX 75050
Phone: 972 854-5111, Administration 972 854-5050
Web: nokialivedfw.com
Admission: $37.50 - $57.50
www.celticthunder.ie

November 21, 2008
State Finals high school volleyball championships
Check your local high school for game schedules and opponents.

November 21, 2008
UIL Volleyball: State Tournament continues

November 22, 2008
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Saturday

November 22, 2008
UIL Volleyball: State Tournament continues

November 23, 2008
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Sunday

November 23, 2008
Kinro-Kansha-No-Hi (Labor Thanksgiving Day)
Japan observes.
Annual. Same date each year.

November 23, 2008
noon
San Francisco @ Dallas Cowboys football
Texas Stadium, 2401 E. Airport Freeway, Irving TX 75062
Web: dallascowboys.com
Broadcast on FOX

November 24, 2008
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Monday

November 25, 2008
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Tuesday

November 26, 2008
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Wednesday

November 27, 2008
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Thursday

November 27, 2008
Thanksgiving Day
Annual.

November 27, 2008
3:15 p.m.
Seattle @ Dallas Cowboys football
Texas Stadium, 2401 E. Airport Freeway, Irving TX 75062
Web: dallascowboys.com
Broadcast on FOX

November 28, 2008
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Friday

November 29, 2008
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Saturday

November 29, 2008
7 p.m.
Casting Crowns performance
Nokia Theatre at Grand Prairie, 1001 Performance Place, Grand Prairie TX 75050
Phone: 972 854-5111, Administration 972 854-5050
Web: nokialivedfw.com
Admission: $25 - $75
www.castingcrowns.com

November 30, 2008
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Sunday

November 30, 2008
National Heroes' Day
The Philippines observes.
Annual. Same date each year.

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October 01, 2008
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Wednesday

October 01, 2008
Armed Forces Day in Korea
Annual. Same date each year.

October 01, 2008
10/1-2
National Day in People's Republic of China
Annual. Same date each year.

October 01, 2008
National Holiday in Nigeria
Annual. Same date each year.

October 01, 2008
UIL CX Debate: Deadline to hold planning meetings.
Contact: Treva Dayton, director
Texas University Interscholastic League (UIL), Academics, 1701 Manor Road, Austin TX 78722
Phone: 512 471-5883 Drama Only: 512 471-9996
E-mail: uilacad@uts.cc.utexas.edu
Web: www.uil.utexas.edu

October 01, 2008
UIL membership fees due
Contact: Dr. William Farney and Bonnie Northcutt, directors
Texas University Interscholastic League (UIL), Policy/Administration, 1701 Manor Road, Austin TX 78722
Phone: 512 471-5883
E-mail: uiladmin@uts.cc.utexas.edu
Web: www.uil.utexas.edu

October 01, 2008
UIL One-Act Play: Enrollment due.
Contact: Treva Dayton, director
Texas University Interscholastic League (UIL), Academics, 1701 Manor Road, Austin TX 78722
Phone: 512 471-5883 Drama Only: 512 471-9996
E-mail: uilacad@uts.cc.utexas.edu
Web: www.uil.utexas.edu

October 01, 2008
UIL Spring Meet: District directors' & academic coordinators' names due.
Contact: Dr. William Farney and Bonnie Northcutt, directors
Texas University Interscholastic League (UIL), Policy/Administration, 1701 Manor Road, Austin TX 78722
Phone: 512 471-5883
E-mail: uiladmin@uts.cc.utexas.edu
Web: www.uil.utexas.edu

October 02, 2008
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Thursday

October 02, 2008
Mahatma Gandhi's Birthday
India observes.
Annual. Same date each year.

October 02, 2008
6 p.m.
Music Builds Tour featuring Third Day and Switchfoot concert
Superpages.com Center (formerly Smirnoff Music Centre), 1818 1st Ave, Dallas TX 75210
Phone: 214 421-1111
Web: livenation.com

October 02, 2008
8 p.m.
San Jose @ FC Dallas soccer
Pizza Hut Park, 6000 Main St., Frisco TX
Web: web.mlsnet.com

October 03, 2008
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Friday

October 03, 2008
National Day in the Federal Republic of Germany
Annual. Same date each year.

October 03, 2008
National Foundation Day in Korea
Annual. Same date each year.

October 03, 2008
Most games begin around 6:30 p.m.
District high school volleyball
Check your local high school for game schedules and opponents.

October 03, 2008
Most games begin around 7 p.m.
High School football
Check your local high school for game schedules and opponents.

October 04, 2008
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Saturday

October 04, 2008
6 p.m.
Los Tigres Del Norte & Pepe Aguilar concert
American Airlines Center, 2500 Victory Ave, Dallas TX 75219
Phone: 214 222-3687
Web: americanairlinescenter.com

October 04, 2008
10/4-5/08
Cottonwood Art Festival - Fall
Contact: Serri Ayers
Cottonwood Park, 1321 W. Beltline Rd., Richardson
Phone: 972 744-4582
Web: www.cor.net
Admission: Free.
Festival is nationally ranked as one of the top 25 arts festivals.
Annual. Held on the first full weekend of May and October.

October 04, 2008
UIL Student Activities Conference: The University of Texas at Austin.
Contact: Dr. William Farney and Bonnie Northcutt, directors
Texas University Interscholastic League (UIL), Policy/Administration, 1701 Manor Road, Austin TX 78722
Phone: 512 471-5883
E-mail: uiladmin@uts.cc.utexas.edu
Web: www.uil.utexas.edu

October 05, 2008
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Sunday

October 05, 2008
Republic Day in Portugal
Annual. Same date each year.

October 05, 2008
3:15 p.m.
Cincinnati @ Dallas Cowboys football
Texas Stadium, 2401 E. Airport Freeway, Irving TX 75062
Web: dallascowboys.com
Broadcast on Ch. 11

October 05, 2008
Cottonwood Art Festival - Fall continues
Web: www.cor.net

October 06, 2008
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Monday

October 06, 2008
6 - 8 p.m.
Carrollton Preserved" book signing
Contact: Toyia Pointer
Josey Ranch Lake Library, 1700 Keller Springs Road, Carrollton.
Web: cityofcarrollton.com
Admission: Free.
Local author Toyia Pointer's book presents the City of Carrollton and area growth for more than 160 years.

October 07, 2008
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Tuesday

October 07, 2008
Most games begin around 6:30 p.m.
District high school volleyball
Check your local high school for game schedules and opponents.

October 08, 2008
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Wednesday

October 09, 2008
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Thursday

October 09, 2008
Korean Alphabet Day
Korea observes.
Annual. Same date each year.

October 10, 2008
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Friday

October 10, 2008
Founding of Republic of China in Taiwan
Annual. Same date each year.

October 10, 2008
Most games begin around 6:30 p.m.
District high school volleyball
Check your local high school for game schedules and opponents.

October 10, 2008
7:30 p.m.
So You Think You Can Dance performance
Nokia Theatre at Grand Prairie, 1001 Performance Place, Grand Prairie TX 75050
Phone: 972 854-5111, Administration 972 854-5050
Web: nokialivedfw.com
Admission: $35 - $54.50
www.fox.com/dance

October 10, 2008
Oct. 10 - 12
ArmeniaFest 2008
Phone: 972 245-6995
E-mail: info@armeniafest.com
Web: armeniafest.com

October 10, 2008
Most games begin around 7 p.m.
High School football
Check your local high school for game schedules and opponents.

October 11, 2008
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Saturday

October 11, 2008
Oct. 11-12 at 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sat. and 10 am. to 5 p.m. on Sun.
Santa Fe Days
Old Downtown Carrollton, 1-35 E. at Belt Line Road (Exit #443B), Carrollton
Phone: 972 242-6453
Web: santafedays.com
Event features American Indian artists, demonstrations, music and food. Jewelry, pottery and other artifacts will be sold.
Old Downtown Carrollton Association presents.

October 11, 2008
11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Elm Fork Nature Fest
Elm Fork Nature Preserve, Inside McInnish Sports Complex, off Sandy Lake Road, 1 mile west of IH-35E
Phone: 972 466-9813
Admission: Free. No pets allowed.
Event features environmental exhibits, a rock climbing wall, animal shows, guided hikes, kayaking, food and educational activities.
Animal shows are subject to cancellation if temperatures are too extreme for their safety.
Annual. Est. 1999

October 11, 2008
Oct. 11-12 at 1 to 4 p.m.
Living History Days
Contact: Cindy Johnson, executive director
Chestnut Square Historic Village, McKinney
Phone: 972 562-8790
E-mail: info@chestnutsquare.org
Web: www.chestnutsquare.org
Admission: Free and open to the public.
Events provide glimpses into the way people lived in Collin County from 1850-1920. Chestnut Square's Living History Group brings history to life through period-appropriate costumes, demonstrations and reenactments.

October 11, 2008
7:30 p.m.
Toronto @ FC Dallas soccer
Pizza Hut Park, 6000 Main St., Frisco TX
Web: web.mlsnet.com

October 11, 2008
ArmeniaFest 2008 continues

October 12, 2008
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Sunday

October 12, 2008
Columbus Day
Spain and throughout Latin America observe.
Annual. Same date each year.

October 12, 2008
Living History Days continues

October 12, 2008
3:15 p.m.
Dallas Cowboys @ Arizona football
Away
Web: dallascowboys.com
Broadcast on FOX

October 12, 2008
ArmeniaFest 2008 continues

October 12, 2008
Santa Fe Days continues

October 13, 2008
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Monday

October 13, 2008
Most games begin around 6:30 p.m.
District high school volleyball
Check your local high school for game schedules and opponents.

October 14, 2008
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Tuesday

October 15, 2008
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Wednesday

October 16, 2008
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Thursday

October 16, 2008
8 p.m.
Luis Miguel concert
Nokia Theatre at Grand Prairie, 1001 Performance Place, Grand Prairie TX 75050
Phone: 972 854-5111, Administration 972 854-5050
Web: nokialivedfw.com
Admission: $45 - $125

October 16, 2008
8 p.m.
Neil Diamond concert
American Airlines Center, 2500 Victory Ave, Dallas TX 75219
Phone: 214 222-3687
Web: americanairlinescenter.com

October 17, 2008
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Friday

October 17, 2008
Most games begin around 6:30 p.m.
District high school volleyball
Check your local high school for game schedules and opponents.

October 17, 2008
Most games begin around 7 p.m.
High School football
Check your local high school for game schedules and opponents.

October 18, 2008
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Saturday

October 18, 2008
8 p.m.
FC Dallas @ Salt Lake soccer
Web: web.mlsnet.com

October 18, 2008
UIL Student Activities Conference: West Texas A&M University, Canyon.
Contact: Dr. William Farney and Bonnie Northcutt, directors
Texas University Interscholastic League (UIL), Policy/Administration, 1701 Manor Road, Austin TX 78722
Phone: 512 471-5883
E-mail: uiladmin@uts.cc.utexas.edu
Web: www.uil.utexas.edu

October 19, 2008
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Sunday

October 19, 2008
Ascension of Muhammad Day
Indonesia observes.
Annual. Same date each year.

October 19, 2008
noon
Dallas Cowboys @ St. Louis football
Away
Web: dallascowboys.com
Broadcast on FOX

October 19, 2008
8 p.m.
New Kids on the Block concert
American Airlines Center, 2500 Victory Ave, Dallas TX 75219
Phone: 214 222-3687
Web: americanairlinescenter.com

October 19, 2008
10/19-20/08
UIL Legislative Council meeting, Austin.
Contact: Dr. William Farney and Bonnie Northcutt, directors
Texas University Interscholastic League (UIL), Policy/Administration, 1701 Manor Road, Austin TX 78722
Phone: 512 471-5883
E-mail: uiladmin@uts.cc.utexas.edu
Web: www.uil.utexas.edu

October 20, 2008
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Monday

October 20, 2008
Kenyatta Day
Kenya observes.
Annual. Same date each year.

October 20, 2008
Revolution Day in Guatemala
Annual. Same date each year.

October 21, 2008
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Tuesday

October 21, 2008
Most games begin around 6:30 p.m.
District high school volleyball
Check your local high school for game schedules and opponents.

October 21, 2008
7:30 - 10:30 p.m., doors open at 6:30 pm
Tuesday Night at the Plaza with the King Kraig Parker
Contact: Kraig Parker
The Plaza Arts Center, 1115 Fourth Ave., Carrollton TX 75006
Phone: 972 446-3200
E-mail: plazaartscenter@verizon.net
Web: thekinglives.com or plazaartscenter.com
Admission: Cover Charge $10. Dinner and refreshments available for purchase.
Future shows are on Nov. 18 and Dec. 9

October 22, 2008
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Wednesday

October 22, 2008
7:30 p.m.
Janet Jackson concert
American Airlines Center, 2500 Victory Ave, Dallas TX 75219
Phone: 214 222-3687
Web: americanairlinescenter.com

October 22, 2008
UIL Girls Basketball: First day for practice.
Contact: Charles Breithaupt, director
Texas University Interscholastic League (UIL), Athletics, 1701 Manor Road, Austin TX 78722
Phone: 512 471-5883
E-mail: uilath@uts.cc.utexas.edu
Web: www.uil.utexas.edu

October 23, 2008
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Thursday

October 23, 2008
UIL Marching Band: Last day for region contests - 3A & 5A.
Contact: Richard Floyd, director
Texas University Interscholastic League (UIL), Music, 1701 Manor Road, Austin TX 78722
Phone: 512 471-5883
E-mail: uilmusic@uts.cc.utexas.edu
Web: www.uil.utexas.edu

October 24, 2008
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Friday

October 24, 2008
United Nations Day
U.N. member nations observes.
Annual. Same date each year.

October 24, 2008
Most games begin around 6:30 p.m.
District high school volleyball
Check your local high school for game schedules and opponents.

October 24, 2008
8 p.m.
Vicente Fernandez concert
American Airlines Center, 2500 Victory Ave, Dallas TX 75219
Phone: 214 222-3687
Web: americanairlinescenter.com

October 24, 2008
Most games begin around 7 p.m.
High School football
Check your local high school for game schedules and opponents.

October 25, 2008
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Saturday

October 25, 2008
8 p.m.
Alanis Morissette concert
Nokia Theatre at Grand Prairie, 1001 Performance Place, Grand Prairie TX 75050
Phone: 972 854-5111, Administration 972 854-5050
Web: nokialivedfw.com
Admission: $35 - $65
www.alanis.com

October 25, 2008
10:30 p.m.
Willie Nelson concert
Billy Bob's Texas, 2520 Rodeo Plaza, Fort Worth TX 76164
Phone: 817 624-7117
Web: billybobstexas.com
Admission: $40 reserved and $20 general

October 25, 2008
Gary Burns Frisco Fun Run
Frisco Square, Frisco
Web: www.friscoeducationfoundation.com
The run was established in memory of Fire Chief Gary Burns. Proceeds benefit the Frisco Education Foundation Scholarship Fund.
Annual.

October 25, 2008
10/25-26-08
Huffhines Art Trails
Contact: Abby Morales
Huffhines Park, Plano at Apollo roads, Richardson
Phone: 972 744-4585
Web: www.cor.net
Annual.

October 25, 2008
UIL Marching Band: No 1A, 2A or 4A region contests.
Contact: Richard Floyd, director
Texas University Interscholastic League (UIL), Music, 1701 Manor Road, Austin TX 78722
Phone: 512 471-5883
E-mail: uilmusic@uts.cc.utexas.edu
Web: www.uil.utexas.edu

October 26, 2008
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Sunday

October 26, 2008
National Holiday in Australia
Annual. Same date each year.

October 26, 2008
noon
Tampa Bay @ Dallas Cowboys football
Texas Stadium, 2401 E. Airport Freeway, Irving TX 75062
Web: dallascowboys.com
Broadcast on FOX

October 26, 2008
2 p.m.
FC Dallas @ Los Angeles soccer
Web: web.mlsnet.com
Broadcast on Ch. 52

October 26, 2008
Huffhines Art Trails continues

October 27, 2008
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Monday

October 28, 2008
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Tuesday

October 28, 2008
Greek National Day
Greece observes.
Annual. Same date each year.

October 28, 2008
Most games begin around 6:30 p.m.
District high school volleyball
Check your local high school for game schedules and opponents.

October 28, 2008
UIL Team Tennis: District certification deadline.
Contact: Charles Breithaupt, director
Texas University Interscholastic League (UIL), Athletics, 1701 Manor Road, Austin TX 78722
Phone: 512 471-5883
E-mail: uilath@uts.cc.utexas.edu
Web: www.uil.utexas.edu

October 29, 2008
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Wednesday

October 29, 2008
UIL Boys Basketball: First day for practice.
Contact: Charles Breithaupt, director
Texas University Interscholastic League (UIL), Athletics, 1701 Manor Road, Austin TX 78722
Phone: 512 471-5883
E-mail: uilath@uts.cc.utexas.edu
Web: www.uil.utexas.edu

October 30, 2008
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Thursday

October 30, 2008
NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series qualifying
Texas Motor Speedway, 3601 Highway 114, Fort Worth TX 76177
Web: texasmotorspeedway.com

October 30, 2008
7:30 p.m.
Carrie Underwood with Little Big Town concert
Nokia Theatre at Grand Prairie, 1001 Performance Place, Grand Prairie TX 75050
Phone: 972 854-5111, Administration 972 854-5050
Web: nokialivedfw.com
Admission: $35 - $55
www.carrieunderwoodofficial.com

October 30, 2008
UIL Marching Band: Area contest deadline - 3A & 5A.
Contact: Richard Floyd, director
Texas University Interscholastic League (UIL), Music, 1701 Manor Road, Austin TX 78722
Phone: 512 471-5883
E-mail: uilmusic@uts.cc.utexas.edu
Web: www.uil.utexas.edu

October 31, 2008
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Friday

October 31, 2008
Halloween
To send a digital greeting card, visit: www1.bluemountain.com/index.html
Annual. Same date each year.

October 31, 2008
NASCAR Nationwide and Sprint Cup practice and qualifying
Texas Motor Speedway, 3601 Highway 114, Fort Worth TX 76177
Web: texasmotorspeedway.com

October 31, 2008
Silverado 350K
Texas Motor Speedway, 3601 Highway 114, Fort Worth TX 76177
Web: texasmotorspeedway.com
NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race.

October 31, 2008
Most games begin around 7 p.m.
High School football
Check your local high school for game schedules and opponents.

October 31, 2008
10/31-11/1/08
UIL Team Tennis: Regional tournaments.
Contact: Charles Breithaupt, director
Texas University Interscholastic League (UIL), Athletics, 1701 Manor Road, Austin TX 78722
Phone: 512 471-5883
E-mail: uilath@uts.cc.utexas.edu
Web: www.uil.utexas.edu

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September 01, 2008
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Monday

September 01, 2008
Labor Day
U.S. and Canada
Federal legal public holiday. National holiday observed by state employees.
Annual, observed on the 1st Monday in Sept.

September 01, 2008
Rose of Tralee Festival
Ireland observes.
Annual. Same date each year.

September 01, 2008
Sept. 1 - 4
Republican National Convention
Minneapolis - St. Paul
Web: www.gopconvention.com

September 01, 2008
1 p.m.
Labor Day Train
Cotton Belt Depot, 705 South Main Street, Grapevine TX 76051
Phone: 817 410-8136
Web: gvrr.com
Admission: Round trip rides $20 per adult, $10 per child ages 3 to 12 and $18 per senior.
Train departs 1 p.m. from Grapevine or 3:30 p.m. from the Fort Worth Stockyards.

September 01, 2008
7:05 p.m.
Seattle @ Texas Rangers baseball
Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, 1000 Ballpark Way, Arlington TX 76011
Web: texas.rangers.mlb.com

September 01, 2008
8 p.m.
The Gipsy Kings concert
Meyerson Symphony Center, 2301 Flora St., Dallas TX 75201
Phone: 214 692-0203
Web: dallassymphony.com
Admission: $40 to $140. Valet parking is $11.

September 02, 2008
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Tuesday

September 02, 2008
First of Ramadan

September 02, 2008
Most games begin around 6:30 p.m.
Non-district high school volleyball
Check your local high school for game schedules and opponents.

September 02, 2008
7:05 p.m.
Seattle @ Texas Rangers baseball
Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, 1000 Ballpark Way, Arlington TX 76011
Web: texas.rangers.mlb.com

September 03, 2008
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Wednesday

September 03, 2008
1:05 p.m.
Seattle @ Texas Rangers baseball
Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, 1000 Ballpark Way, Arlington TX 76011
Web: texas.rangers.mlb.com

September 03, 2008
Sept. 3 - 4 at 7:30 p.m.
Three Redneck Tenors performance
Palace Theatre, 300 South Main Street, Grapevine TX
Phone: 817 410-3100
Web: grapevinetexasusa.com
Admission: $25 and $20
Performance features Billy Bob, Billy Joe, and Billy Billee as they mix Beethoven with NASCAR.

September 03, 2008
8 p.m.
Julio Iglesias concert
Meyerson Symphony Center, 2301 Flora St., Dallas TX 75201
Phone: 214 692-0203
Web: dallassymphony.com
Admission: $40 to $140. Valet parking is $11.

September 04, 2008
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Thursday

September 04, 2008
5 - 9 p.m.
Girls Night Out shopping
Contact: Old Downtown Carrollton Association
Old Downtown Carrollton
Phone: 972 242-4490
Web: olddowntowncarrollton.com
Admission: Free.

September 04, 2008
7:30 p.m.
Colorado @ FC Dallas soccer
Pizza Hut Park, 6000 Main St., Frisco TX
Web: web.mlsnet.com

September 04, 2008
8 p.m.
Huey Lewis & The News concert
Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center, 2301 Flora St., Dallas TX 75201
Phone: 214 670-3600
Web: dallassymphony.com

September 04, 2008
Del McCoury Band concert
Bass Performance Hall, Fort Worth
Phone: 817 212-4280
E-mail:
Web: basshall.com
Admission:
Event features special guests Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver and a bluegrass jamboree
Bass Hall presents.

September 05, 2008
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Friday

September 05, 2008
Most games begin around 6:30 p.m.
Non-district high school volleyball
Check your local high school for game schedules and opponents.

September 05, 2008
Sept. 5-6
Proscenium, A Weekend with TACA
The Mansion on Turtle Creek, 2821 Turtle Creek Blvd, Dallas TX 75219
Phone: 214 559-2100
Web: taca-arts.org
Event features 13 celebrity chefs from across the country including John Tesar, executive chef of Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek.

September 05, 2008
7 p.m.
TACA Party on the Green
The Mansion on Turtle Creek, 2821 Turtle Creek Blvd, Dallas TX 75219
Phone: 214 559-2100
Web: taca-arts.org
Event is part of "Proscenium, A Weekend with TACA" and features 13 celebrity chefs from across the country including John Tesar, executive chef of Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek.

September 05, 2008
7 p.m.
Toby Keith with Montgomery Gentry concert
Superpages.com Center (formerly Smirnoff Music Centre), 1818 1st Ave, Dallas TX 75210
Phone: 214 421-1111
Web: livenation.com

September 05, 2008
7:05 p.m.
Boston @ Texas Rangers baseball
Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, 1000 Ballpark Way, Arlington TX 76011
Web: texas.rangers.mlb.com

September 05, 2008
Sept. 5-7 Fri & Sat at 8 p.m., Sun at 2:30 p.m.
The Beach Boys concert
Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center, 2301 Flora St., Dallas TX 75201
Phone: 214 670-3600
Web: dallassymphony.com
Concert features The Beach Boys in concert with the Dallas Symphony Orchestra.

September 05, 2008
10:30 p.m.
Charlie Robison concert
Billy Bob's Texas, 2520 Rodeo Plaza, Fort Worth TX 76164
Phone: 817 624-7117
Web: billybobstexas.com
Admission: $15 reserved and $10 general

September 05, 2008
Most games begin around 7 p.m.
High School football
Check your local high school for game schedules and opponents.

September 05, 2008
Sept. 5 - Dec. 24
Joseph Havel: Two Sheets (To The Wind) exhibit
Dallas Contemporary, 2801 Swiss Avenue, Dallas TX 75205
Phone: 214 821-2522
Web: dallascontemporary.net

September 05, 2008
UIL Music: Region organization reports due.
Contact: Richard Floyd, director
Texas University Interscholastic League (UIL), Music, 1701 Manor Road, Austin TX 78722
Phone: 512 471-5883
E-mail: uilmusic@uts.cc.utexas.edu
Web: www.uil.utexas.edu

September 06, 2008
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Saturday

September 06, 2008
9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
K-9 Kerplunk
Oak Point Center (outdoor pool), 6000 Jupiter Road, Plano TX
Phone: 972 941-7540
Admission: $3 per dog at the gate. Not recommended for small children. Dogs must have current tags. Only three dogs allowed per person.
Bring your dog and let them spend the morning swimming in the shallow outdoor pool. Humans are not allowed in the outdoor pool and dogs are not allowed in the indoor pool.

September 06, 2008
11-1 p.m.
TACA Culinary Master Class
The Mansion on Turtle Creek, 2821 Turtle Creek Blvd, Dallas TX 75219
Phone: 214 559-2100
Web: taca-arts.org
Event is part of "Proscenium, A Weekend with TACA" and features 13 celebrity chefs from across the country including John Tesar, executive chef of Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek.

September 06, 2008
1 p.m.
Carrollton Preserved" book signing
Contact: Toyia Pointer
Barnes & Noble, 2325 I-35E, Lewisville
Web: cityofcarrollton.com
Admission: Free.
Local author Toyia Pointer's book presents the City of Carrollton and area growth for more than 160 years.

September 06, 2008
1 - 4 p.m.
Pooch Pool Party
Contact: Carrollton Athletics
Rosemeade Rainforest Aquatic Complex, 1334 E. Rosemeade Parkway, Carrollton
Phone: 972 466-9833
E-mail:
Web: cityofcarrollton.com
Admission: Dog admission is $3, the event is free for humans.
Dogs are invited for friendly competitions and swimming. Event features dog races, dress-up competitions, dog/owner look-alike contests and more.

September 06, 2008
2 - 4 p.m.
Dog Days at Ford Pool
Ford Pool, Allen
Phone: 214 509-4770
Web: www.cityofallen.org
Admission: $5 per dog, Owners swim for free. Open to all ages.
Event features contests and all dogs are welcome. Owners must provide updated vaccination information.

September 06, 2008
2-4 p.m.
TACA Sommelier's Court
The Mansion on Turtle Creek, 2821 Turtle Creek Blvd, Dallas TX 75219
Phone: 214 559-2100
Web: taca-arts.org
Event is part of "Proscenium, A Weekend with TACA" and features 13 celebrity chefs from across the country including John Tesar, executive chef of Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek.

September 06, 2008
6:30 p.m.
GrapeFest Vintners' Auction Classic
Grapevine Concourse, 3800 Fairway Drive, Grapevine
Phone: 800-457-6338
Web: grapevinetexasusa.com
Event features Country music singer Janie Fricke.
Annual.

September 06, 2008
7 p.m.
Maroon 5 and Counting Crows concert
Superpages.com Center (formerly Smirnoff Music Centre), 1818 1st Ave, Dallas TX 75210
Phone: 214 421-1111
Web: livenation.com

September 06, 2008
7 p.m.
TACA Custom Auction Gala
The Mansion on Turtle Creek, 2821 Turtle Creek Blvd, Dallas TX 75219
Phone: 214 559-2100
Web: taca-arts.org
Event is part of "Proscenium, A Weekend with TACA" and features 13 celebrity chefs from across the country including John Tesar, executive chef of Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek.

September 06, 2008
7:05 p.m.
Boston @ Texas Rangers baseball
Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, 1000 Ballpark Way, Arlington TX 76011
Web: texas.rangers.mlb.com
Broadcast on Ch. 27

September 06, 2008
8 p.m.
The Beach Boys concert
Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center, 2301 Flora St., Dallas TX 75201
Phone: 214 670-3600
Web: dallassymphony.com
Concert features The Beach Boys in concert with the Dallas Symphony Orchestra.

September 06, 2008
10:30 p.m.
Andy Griggs concert
Billy Bob's Texas, 2520 Rodeo Plaza, Fort Worth TX 76164
Phone: 817 624-7117
Web: billybobstexas.com
Admission: $12 general

September 06, 2008
Race Car Driver For A Day
Texas Motor Speedway, 3545 Lone Star Circle, Fort Worth TX 76177
Phone: 817 430-4343
Web: texasdrivingexperience.com
Event features five laps on the Infield Road Course with a professional driver in a Z06 Corvette. Drivers must be at least 18 years old.

September 07, 2008
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Sunday

September 07, 2008
National Grandparents' Day

September 07, 2008
Independence Day in Brazil
Annual. Same date each year.

September 07, 2008
2:05 p.m.
Boston @ Texas Rangers baseball
Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, 1000 Ballpark Way, Arlington TX 76011
Web: texas.rangers.mlb.com
Broadcast on Ch. 27

September 07, 2008
2:30 p.m.
The Beach Boys concert
Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center, 2301 Flora St., Dallas TX 75201
Phone: 214 670-3600
Web: dallassymphony.com
Concert features The Beach Boys in concert with the Dallas Symphony Orchestra.

September 07, 2008
3:15 p.m.
Dallas Cowboys @ Cleveland football
Away
Web: dallascowboys.com
Broadcast on FOX

September 08, 2008
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Monday

September 09, 2008
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Tuesday

September 09, 2008
Choxo-no-Sekku (Chrysanthemum Day)
Japan observes.
Annual. Same date each year.

September 09, 2008
Most games begin around 6:30 p.m.
Non-district high school volleyball
Check your local high school for game schedules and opponents.

September 09, 2008
7:30 - 10:30 p.m., doors open at 6:30 pm
Tuesday Night at the Plaza with the King Kraig Parker
Contact: Kraig Parker
The Plaza Arts Center, 1115 Fourth Ave., Carrollton TX 75006
Phone: 972 446-3200
E-mail: plazaartscenter@verizon.net
Web: thekinglives.com or plazaartscenter.com
Admission: Cover Charge $10. Dinner and refreshments available for purchase.
Future shows are on Sept. 30, Oct. 21, Nov. 18 and Dec. 9

September 09, 2008
9:10 p.m.
Texas Rangers @ Seattle baseball
Web: texas.rangers.mlb.com

September 10, 2008
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Wednesday

September 10, 2008
3:40 p.m.
Texas Rangers @ Seattle baseball
Web: texas.rangers.mlb.com

September 10, 2008
8 p.m.
Enrique Iglasias with Aventura concert
Nokia Theatre at Grand Prairie, 1001 Performance Place, Grand Prairie TX 75050
Phone: 972 854-5111, Administration 972 854-5050
Web: nokialivedfw.com
Admission: $55 - $125
www.enriqueiglesias.com

September 10, 2008
UIL Legislative Council Music Committee meeting, Austin.
Contact: Dr. William Farney and Bonnie Northcutt, directors
Texas University Interscholastic League (UIL), Policy/Administration, 1701 Manor Road, Austin TX 78722
Phone: 512 471-5883
E-mail: uiladmin@uts.cc.utexas.edu
Web: www.uil.utexas.edu

September 11, 2008
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Thursday

September 11, 2008
Sept.11, 12, 13 and 14 at 10 a.m. - 10:30 p.m. on Thurs., 10 a.m. - 11:30 p.m. on Fri. and Sat., 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. on Sun.
GrapeFest
Downtown Grapevine TX
Phone: 800-457-6338
Web: grapevinetexasusa.com
Admission: Free all day on Thurs. and Fri. from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., $8 per adult, $5 per senior, $5 per child (6-12), children under 6 are free. Weekend pass pin $18. Souvenir pass pin $23. No pets allowed.
Event features People's Choice Wine Tasting Classic, carnival and midway, award-winning Texas wines, music and entertainment on six stages, grape stomp, culinary pavilion, children's zone, foods and shopping.
More than 30 Texas wineries participate.
Annual. Est. 1987.

September 11, 2008
9:07 p.m.
Texas Rangers @ Oakland baseball
Web: texas.rangers.mlb.com
Broadcast on Ch. 27

September 12, 2008
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Friday

September 12, 2008
Most games begin around 6:30 p.m.
Non-district high school volleyball
Check your local high school for game schedules and opponents.

September 12, 2008
9:07 p.m.
Texas Rangers @ Oakland baseball
Web: texas.rangers.mlb.com
Broadcast on Ch. 27

September 12, 2008
10:30 p.m.
Bleu Edmondson concert
Billy Bob's Texas, 2520 Rodeo Plaza, Fort Worth TX 76164
Phone: 817 624-7117
Web: billybobstexas.com
Admission: $12 reserved and $9 general

September 12, 2008
Most games begin around 7 p.m.
High School football
Check your local high school for game schedules and opponents.

September 13, 2008
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Saturday

September 13, 2008
8 a.m. pre-judging. 6 p.m. pre-show and 6:30 p.m. evening show.
NPC Heart of Texas Bodybuilding and Fitness/Figure Championships
Contact: Prince Harrison
Plano Centre, 2000 East Spring Creek Parkway, Plano
Phone: 972 247-1539
E-mail: prince@texasbodybuilding.com
Web: texasbodybuilding.com
Admission: Pre-judging tickets are $15/adults, $10/children 12 and under. Evening show tickets are $60 for platinum, $50 for reserved and $35 for general seating.
Event features a health and fitness fair, women's fitness and figure, IFBB Bodybuilding and Fitness Pros, trophies and food court.

September 13, 2008
Sept. 13 - 14 at 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sat. and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sun.
Metroplex Camera Show
Grapevine Convention Center, 1209 South Main Street, Grapevine TX
Phone: 800-457-6338
Web: donsphotoequipment.com
Admission: Adults $5, children under 12 are free with an adult. Open to the public
Event features

September 13, 2008
3:07 p.m.
Texas Rangers @ Oakland baseball
Web: texas.rangers.mlb.com

September 13, 2008
6:30 p.m.
FC Dallas @ D.C. soccer
Web: web.mlsnet.com

September 13, 2008
8 p.m.
The Eagles concert
American Airlines Center, 2500 Victory Ave, Dallas TX 75219
Phone: 214 222-3687
Web: americanairlinescenter.com

September 13, 2008
10:30 p.m.
Jimmy Wayne concert
Billy Bob's Texas, 2520 Rodeo Plaza, Fort Worth TX 76164
Phone: 817 624-7117
Web: billybobstexas.com
Admission:$12 general

September 13, 2008
Great Fountain Plaza Festival
Contact: Suzanne Etman
Civic Center / City Hall Fountain Plaza, 411 W. Arapaho Rd., Richardson
Phone: 972 744-4584
Web: www.cor.net
Admission: Free
Annual.

September 14, 2008
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Sunday

September 14, 2008
Battle of San Jacinto Day
Nicaragua observes.
Annual. Same date each year.

September 14, 2008
Noon - 5 p.m.
Plano Bridal Show
Plano Centre, 2000 East Spring Creek Parkway, Plano
Phone: 972 713-9920
Web: bridalshowsinc.com
Admission: $10/adults, $5/children 14 and under (includes toddlers and infants).
Event features more than 100 wedding businesses to help with wedding arrangements.

September 14, 2008
1 to 4 p.m.
Living History Days
Contact: Cindy Johnson, executive director
Chestnut Square Historic Village, McKinney
Phone: 972 562-8790
E-mail: info@chestnutsquare.org
Web: www.chestnutsquare.org
Admission: Free and open to the public.
Events provide glimpses into the way people lived in Collin County from 1850-1920. Chestnut Square's Living History Group brings history to life through period-appropriate costumes, demonstrations and reenactments.

September 14, 2008
3:07 p.m.
Texas Rangers @ Oakland baseball
Web: texas.rangers.mlb.com

September 14, 2008
8 p.m.
The Eagles concert
American Airlines Center, 2500 Victory Ave, Dallas TX 75219
Phone: 214 222-3687
Web: americanairlinescenter.com

September 15, 2008
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Monday

September 15, 2008
Independence Day in Costa Rica, Guatemala, and Nicaragua
Annual. Same date each year.

September 15, 2008
Respect for the Aged Day
Japan observes.
Annual. Same date each year.

September 15, 2008
7:05 p.m.
Detroit @ Texas Rangers baseball
Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, 1000 Ballpark Way, Arlington TX 76011
Web: texas.rangers.mlb.com

September 15, 2008
7:30 p.m.
Philadelphia @ Dallas Cowboys football
Texas Stadium, 2401 E. Airport Freeway, Irving TX 75062
Web: dallascowboys.com
Broadcast on ESPN

September 15, 2008
8 p.m.
John Hiatt with Joan Osborne concert
Nokia Theatre at Grand Prairie, 1001 Performance Place, Grand Prairie TX 75050
Phone: 972 854-5111, Administration 972 854-5050
Web: nokialivedfw.com
Admission: $39.50 - $59.50
www.johnhiatt.com

September 15, 2008
UIL Deadline to submit Sponsor Excellence Award nominations
Contact: Dr. William Farney and Bonnie Northcutt, directors
Texas University Interscholastic League (UIL), Policy/Administration, 1701 Manor Road, Austin TX 78722
Phone: 512 471-5883
E-mail: uiladmin@uts.cc.utexas.edu
Web: www.uil.utexas.edu

September 15, 2008
UIL EJH Academics: Deadline to order invitational contest materials.
Contact: Treva Dayton, director
Texas University Interscholastic League (UIL), Academics, 1701 Manor Road, Austin TX 78722
Phone: 512 471-5883 Drama Only: 512 471-9996
E-mail: uilacad@uts.cc.utexas.edu
Web: www.uil.utexas.edu

September 16, 2008
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Tuesday

September 16, 2008
Independence Day in Mexico and Papua New Guinea
Annual. Same date each year.

September 16, 2008
Most games begin around 6:30 p.m.
Non-district high school volleyball
Check your local high school for game schedules and opponents.

September 16, 2008
6:30 pm - 8 p.m.
Raw Italy food class
Carpenter Recreation Center, 6701 Coit Road, Plano
Phone: 972 941-7250
Web: planoparks.org
Admission: $50. Registration required (select course code #93087).
Event features simple substitutions to make Italian vegan food.

September 16, 2008
7:05 p.m.
Detroit @ Texas Rangers baseball
Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, 1000 Ballpark Way, Arlington TX 76011
Web: texas.rangers.mlb.com

September 17, 2008
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Wednesday

September 17, 2008
Citizenship Day
Annual. Same date each year.

September 17, 2008
7 p.m.
Santana with Salvador Santana Band concert
Superpages.com Center (formerly Smirnoff Music Centre), 1818 1st Ave, Dallas TX 75210
Phone: 214 421-1111
Web: livenation.com

September 17, 2008
7:05 p.m.
Detroit @ Texas Rangers baseball
Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, 1000 Ballpark Way, Arlington TX 76011
Web: texas.rangers.mlb.com

September 17, 2008
7:30 p.m., doors open 6:30 p.m.
Deva Premal and Miten with special guest Manose concert
Contact: Amy Martin
Lakewood Theater, 1825 Abrams Pkwy, Dallas
Phone: 214 261-5599 or 214 320-3851
E-mail: ExecutiveDirector@EarthRhythms.org
Web: earthrhythms.org
Admission:
German mantra singer Deva Premal and her partner Miten have sold more than half a million CDs of mantra and yoga music.
Earth Rhythms presents.

September 18, 2008
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Thursday

September 18, 2008
9/18-19
Independence Day in Chile
Annual. Same dates each year.

September 18, 2008
10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Community Job Fair
1820 Pearl Street - Building C/Gym, Carrollton
Web: metrocrestsocialservices.org
Admission: Free.

September 19, 2008
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Friday

September 19, 2008
Sept. 19-21 at 4 - 10 p.m. on Fri. and 6 a.m. - 7 p.m. on Sat & Sun.
Plano Balloon Festival
Contact: Jo Via
Oak Point Park, 2801 East Spring Creek Parkway, Plano
Phone: 972 867-7566
E-mail:
Web: planoballoonfest.org
Admission: $5/person (1-time admission), $8/person day ticket (2-time admission), $20/person weekend ticket, free for kids under 36 inches tall.
Parking is $10/prime, $5/offsite or ride the DART Rail or bus to the Parker Road station and hop on the Plano Flyer Bus.
Event features 75 hot air balloons, concerts, children's area and food vendors.
Annual. Est. 1980

September 19, 2008
Most games begin around 6:30 p.m.
Non-district high school volleyball
Check your local high school for game schedules and opponents.

September 19, 2008
7:05 p.m.
Los Angeles @ Texas Rangers baseball
Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, 1000 Ballpark Way, Arlington TX 76011
Web: texas.rangers.mlb.com

September 19, 2008
10:30 p.m.
The Bellamy Brothers concert
Billy Bob's Texas, 2520 Rodeo Plaza, Fort Worth TX 76164
Phone: 817 624-7117
Web: billybobstexas.com
Admission: $14 reserved and $10 general

September 19, 2008
Most games begin around 7 p.m.
High School football
Check your local high school for game schedules and opponents.

September 20, 2008
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Saturday

September 20, 2008
8 a.m.
Pink on the Square
Contact: Old Downtown Carrollton Association
Phone: 972 242-4490
Web: pinkonthesquare.com
Event features walk for a cure and health related vendors. Donors can bypass the walk and participate in the new Snooze for the Cure and get a commemorative sleep mask.
Event benefits Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Research.

September 20, 2008
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
First Time Homebuyer Class
Plano Municipal Center, 1520 K Avenue, Plano
Phone: 972 941-7665
Classes are held the third Saturday of each month, and open to the public.

September 20, 2008
Sept. 20 - 21 at 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days
Morning Star Expo Pet Show
Grapevine Convention Center, 1209 South Main Street, Grapevine TX
Phone: 214 244-0350 or 337 725-6365
E-mail: Fairs@birdsandpets.com
Web: birdsandpets.com
Admission: $4 per adult and free for children 6 and under.
Event features birds, dogs, reptiles, toys, supplies and more.

September 20, 2008
6:30 p.m.
3 Doors Down with Hinder, Finger Eleven concert
Superpages.com Center (formerly Smirnoff Music Centre), 1818 1st Ave, Dallas TX 75210
Phone: 214 421-1111
Web: livenation.com

September 20, 2008
7 p.m.
Carlos Mencia performance
Nokia Theatre at Grand Prairie, 1001 Performance Place, Grand Prairie TX 75050
Phone: 972 854-5111, Administration 972 854-5050
Web: nokialivedfw.com
Admission: $42.50 -
www.carlosmencia.com

September 20, 2008
7:05 p.m.
Los Angeles @ Texas Rangers baseball
Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, 1000 Ballpark Way, Arlington TX 76011
Web: texas.rangers.mlb.com
Broadcast on Ch. 27

September 20, 2008
10:30 p.m.
Three Dog Night concert
Billy Bob's Texas, 2520 Rodeo Plaza, Fort Worth TX 76164
Phone: 817 624-7117
Web: billybobstexas.com
Admission: $25 reserved and $12 general

September 20, 2008
UIL Student Activities Conference: Tyler Junior College.
Contact: Dr. William Farney and Bonnie Northcutt, directors
Texas University Interscholastic League (UIL), Policy/Administration, 1701 Manor Road, Austin TX 78722
Phone: 512 471-5883
E-mail: uiladmin@uts.cc.utexas.edu
Web: www.uil.utexas.edu

September 21, 2008
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Sunday

September 21, 2008
2 p.m.
FC Dallas @ Chicago soccer
Web: web.mlsnet.com

September 21, 2008
7:05 p.m.
Los Angeles @ Texas Rangers baseball
Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, 1000 Ballpark Way, Arlington TX 76011
Web: texas.rangers.mlb.com
Broadcast on Ch. 27

September 21, 2008
7:15 p.m.
Dallas Cowboys @ Green Bay football
Away
Web: dallascowboys.com
Broadcast on Ch. 5

September 22, 2008
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Monday

September 22, 2008
Autumnal Equinox
Annual.

September 22, 2008
7:05 p.m.
Oakland @ Texas Rangers baseball
Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, 1000 Ballpark Way, Arlington TX 76011
Web: texas.rangers.mlb.com

September 23, 2008
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Tuesday

September 23, 2008
Most games begin around 6:30 p.m.
Non-district high school volleyball
Check your local high school for game schedules and opponents.

September 23, 2008
7:05 p.m.
Oakland @ Texas Rangers baseball
Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, 1000 Ballpark Way, Arlington TX 76011
Web: texas.rangers.mlb.com

September 23, 2008
10:30 p.m.
Randy Rogers Band (CD Release Party and concert)
Billy Bob's Texas, 2520 Rodeo Plaza, Fort Worth TX 76164
Phone: 817 624-7117
Web: billybobstexas.com
Admission: $15 general

September 24, 2008
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Wednesday

September 24, 2008
Hurricane Rita anniversary
Please see Mark's posts and photos about Hurricane Rita.

Mark M. Hancock / © The Beaumont Enterprise
Port Arthur police S.W.A.T. teams prepare to secure the city after Hurricane Rita hit on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2005.

September 24, 2008
10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Enterprise Business Expo
Plano Centre, 2000 East Spring Creek Parkway, Plano
Phone: 972 612-2425
Web: celebrationofenterprise.com
Admission: Luncheon is $75 or $700 for a table of 10. Expo is free and open to the public.
Expo features an award luncheon, CEO Roundtable, exhibitors, demonstrations, suppliers, financiers and more.
Inside Collin County Business presents.
Annual. Est. 1997

September 24, 2008
1:05 p.m.
Oakland @ Texas Rangers baseball
Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, 1000 Ballpark Way, Arlington TX 76011
Web: texas.rangers.mlb.com

September 25, 2008
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Thursday

September 25, 2008
7:30 p.m.
Dallas Stars v. Colorado Avalanche hockey
American Airlines Center, 2500 Victory Ave, Dallas TX 75219
Phone: 214 222-3687
Web: americanairlinescenter.com

September 25, 2008
UIL EJH Academics: Deadline to submit fall/winter district meet organization form & material request.
Contact: Treva Dayton, director
Texas University Interscholastic League (UIL), Academics, 1701 Manor Road, Austin TX 78722
Phone: 512 471-5883 Drama Only: 512 471-9996
E-mail: uilacad@uts.cc.utexas.edu
Web: www.uil.utexas.edu

September 26, 2008
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Friday

September 26, 2008
Most games begin around 6:30 p.m.
District high school volleyball
Check your local high school for game schedules and opponents.

September 26, 2008
8 p.m.
The Temptations with The Four Tops concert
Nokia Theatre at Grand Prairie, 1001 Performance Place, Grand Prairie TX 75050
Phone: 972 854-5111, Administration 972 854-5050
Web: nokialivedfw.com
Admission: $49.50 - $59.50
www.thetemptations.net

September 26, 2008
9:05 p.m.
Texas Rangers @ Los Angeles baseball
Web: texas.rangers.mlb.com
Broadcast on Ch. 27

September 26, 2008
10:30 p.m.
Brandon Rhyder concert
Billy Bob's Texas, 2520 Rodeo Plaza, Fort Worth TX 76164
Phone: 817 624-7117
Web: billybobstexas.com
Admission: $14 reserved and $10 general

September 26, 2008
9/26 - 11/29
Fall American Quarter Horse season at Lone Star Park
Lone Star Park, 1000 Lone Star Parkway, Grand Prairie TX 75050
Phone:972 263-RACE (263-7223)
E-mail: feedback@lonestarpark.com
Web: lonestarpark.com
Admission: $2 gate admission plus parking.
First live race begins at 6:35 p.m.
First live race begins at 5 p.m. on Oct. 25.
* Post times are subject to change.

Mark M. Hancock / © The Dallas Morning News
Eddie Martin, Jr. rides Rare Cure (No. 1, right) to a first place finish in the 8th running of the Bob Johnson Memorial race at Lone Star Park in Grand Prairie on Saturday, July 3, 2004.

September 26, 2008
Most games begin around 7 p.m.
High School football
Check your local high school for game schedules and opponents.

September 27, 2008
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Saturday

September 27, 2008
8 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Trinity River Trash Bash
Contact: Sharon Goddard
North McInnish Park Canoe Put-In, Sandy Lake Road, Carrollton
Phone: 972 466-2121
Web: KeepCarrolltonBeautiful.org
Admission: Free for everyone 13 and older. Registration requested at Web site.
Participants can paddle a canoe and clean the Trinity River
Annual.

September 27, 2008
9 a.m. - 11:59 p.m.
Deaf Celebration 2008
Plano Centre, 2000 East Spring Creek Parkway, Plano
Phone: 214 558-4095 or 469 556-2307
E-mail: henry@deafcelebration.com
Web: deafcelebration.com
Event features exhibitors, workshops, audience-targeted entertainment as well as deaf artists, performers and crafts people.
Exhibits and how-to-clinics are from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Social Night is from 5 to 11:59 p.m.

September 27, 2008
7 p.m.
Dallas Stars v. St. Louis Blues hockey
American Airlines Center, 2500 Victory Ave, Dallas TX 75219
Phone: 214 222-3687
Web: americanairlinescenter.com

September 27, 2008
7 p.m. train departure
Murder Mystery Train
Cotton Belt Depot, 705 South Main Street, Grapevine TX 76051
Phone: 817 410-8136
Web: gvrr.com
Admission: $80 per adult.
Event features show, train trip, German buffet and cash bars.
KLUV Presents

September 27, 2008
7:30 p.m.
Glenn Beck performance
Nokia Theatre at Grand Prairie, 1001 Performance Place, Grand Prairie TX 75050
Phone: 972 854-5111, Administration 972 854-5050
Web: nokialivedfw.com
Admission: $49 - $89
www.glennbeck.com

September 27, 2008
8:05 p.m.
Texas Rangers @ Los Angeles baseball
Web: texas.rangers.mlb.com
Broadcast on Ch. 27

September 27, 2008
10:30 p.m.
Bret Michaels concert
Billy Bob's Texas, 2520 Rodeo Plaza, Fort Worth TX 76164
Phone: 817 624-7117
Web: billybobstexas.com
Admission: $38 reserved and $18 general

September 28, 2008
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Sunday

September 28, 2008
Confucius' Birthday
Taiwan observes.
Annual. Same date each year.

September 28, 2008
National Teachers' Day
Taiwan observes.
Annual. Same date each year. Held on Confucius' birthday.

September 28, 2008
2 p.m.
D.C. @ FC Dallas soccer
Pizza Hut Park, 6000 Main St., Frisco TX
Web: web.mlsnet.com
Broadcast on Ch. 52

September 28, 2008
2:35 p.m.
Texas Rangers @ Los Angeles baseball
Web: texas.rangers.mlb.com

September 28, 2008
3:15 p.m.
Washington @ Dallas Cowboys football
Texas Stadium, 2401 E. Airport Freeway, Irving TX 75062
Web: dallascowboys.com
Broadcast on FOX

September 29, 2008
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Monday

September 30, 2008
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Tuesday

September 30, 2008
Most games begin around 6:30 p.m.
District high school volleyball
Check your local high school for game schedules and opponents.

September 30, 2008
7:30 - 10:30 p.m., doors open at 6:30 pm
Tuesday Night at the Plaza with the King Kraig Parker
Contact: Kraig Parker
The Plaza Arts Center, 1115 Fourth Ave., Carrollton TX 75006
Phone: 972 446-3200
E-mail: plazaartscenter@verizon.net
Web: thekinglives.com or plazaartscenter.com
Admission: Cover Charge $10. Dinner and refreshments available for purchase.
Future shows are on Oct. 21, Nov. 18 and Dec. 9