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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

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