Alliance Air Show in Fort Worth, TX

You'll be flying high after the Alliance Airshow in Fort Worth, TX! Be sure to make it out to the 2010 Alliance Airshow October 30 and 31st featuring the Blue Angels!

With a variety of static displays as well as sky high stunts and fly bys, you and your family will have a full day of fun, food, relaxation and educational entertainment!

Gates are open from 9-5 and admission is FREE! Parking is $20.00 by the carload so be sure to carpool if you can. Tickets for private access seating can be purchased and start at just $10.00! For a map of parking and "need to know" information visit the Alliance Airshow website.

Be sure to start a tradition of spending the day at the Alliance Air Show in Fort Worth, TX with your friends and family this year!

The Great State Fair of Texas

The Great State Fair of Texas is finally here!!! It's that time again! Fried Foods, Music, The Midway, Livestock, The Newest Cars on The Road and BIG TEX!! Don't we all love The State Fair of Texas?! What a great time to spend with friends and family and enjoy this beautiful fall weather we've been having.

The State Fair of Texas is open now through October 17th so be sure to plan a day to come out and see! Below are a few of the Texan favorites of this great fair. Be sure to check them all out!

-Of course, you have to try the winners of the Fried Food Contest this year!

-The bands are great too! Check out the full Music Schedule here.

-Need a new car? I'm sure you'll find one at the Auto Show!

-Make sure you don't miss anything by memorizing the Daily Schedule.

-Let the cowboy or cowgirl in you shine at the Livestock Show.

-And in case you get lost easily, be sure to print out a map to bring with you!

As if you needed a reason...come on down to the State Fair of Texas while the weather is beautiful! The Great State Fair of Texas is finally here!

Grapevine Market in Grapevine, TX!

There's only a month left of the Grapevine Market in Grapevine, TX! Fall is in the air, the weather is turning cooler and it is a great time to go out and enjoy the outdoors!

What better way to do it then taking a nice morning drive to the beautiful small town feel of Grapevine, TX!

From April until October 16th, every Thursday through Sunday from 9am-2pm, Grapevine entertains people from all around with a bustling open air style farmers market! From produce, to tamales, to an entire section of handmade jewelery, home decor and more - you are sure to find many things to keep you wandering for hours!

While you're in Grapevine, get yourself into the fall spirit and wander through the shops of Main Street and see all of the beautiful decorations!

Don't miss out! There's only a few weeks left of the Grapevine Market in Grapevine, TX!

It's That Time Again - Grapefest in Grapevine, TX

It's that time again - Grapefest in Grapevine, TX. Make sure to make your way to Grapevine September 16-19th for food, fun, wine & arts!

If you are a wine lover, be sure not to miss the Peoples Choice Wine Tasting event. This event allows people to taste different wines from across Texas and vote on their favorites! Awards are given out on Sunday. Tickets sell out quickly so be sure to check the website to reserve your spot in advance!

Not into wine? Come out anyway and enjoy live music, shopping, delectable foods and great entertainment! This is one festival you don't want to miss!

Be sure to check the Grapefest website for details and a schedule of all of the events during Grapefest in Grapevine, TX!

Dallas Boat Show - Dallas TX

Have you ever dreamed of drifting away with the wind in your sail on a breezy afternoon? Have you ever wanted to feel the wind in your hair and the waves splashing at your side as you soar across open waters at high speeds? Well, it's time to begin your new hobby! And what better way to open your mind to all of the possibilities for your ventures than the Dallas Boat Show!

The Dallas Boat Show is back and better than ever-but only for 2 weekends! So be sure not to miss the exciting show this weekend and next - July 16-18th and July 23-25th. Visit all of the exhibits and view the latest and greatest that the water world has to offer for you and your family this summer!

Tickets will be sold at the door as well as online. Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for children BUT be sure to check out the Dallas Boat Show website to print off your discount coupon to take with you for additional savings!

This summer, cool off and get to the Dallas Boat Show in Dallas, TX this weekend and next to discover all of the possibilities that summer has to offer!

4th of July in Dallas Fort Worth

Have you been wondering what to do for this 4th of July in Dallas Fort Worth?! Well then, start making your plans! It's time to celebrate with fireworks, barbeque's, spending time with friends and family at the pool and enjoying the summertime!

The Dallas Fort Worth area is loaded with 4th of July events for your friends and family! Whether you are looking for a romantic lakeside evening with fireworks, a concert or an all day long celebration, Dallas Fort Worth has something for you!

While you are sitting by the pool relaxing and eating your freshly grilled hamburger this year, be sure to take some time to remember what this day is all about-the birth of our great nation. We are so lucky to live in a country where we have the freedom to celebrate with our friends and family on such an amazing day!

NBCdfw.com has compiled a list of the 4th of July events in the area to make sure you aren't missing out on something that might be right down the road! This year, be sure to get out and enjoy the 4th of July in Dallas Fort Worth!

Alice in Wonderland at The Gaylord Texan in Grapevine, TX

This year Alice in Wonderland takes over the Gaylord Texan in Grapevine, TX. Be sure to come out and experience all of the fun activities that Summerfest has to offer!

This year, the theme for Summerfest at the Gaylord Texan is a "Wonderland Adventure" featuring all of your favorite characters from classic "Alice in Wonderland"! This exciting experience runs from May 28th through September 6th and is packed with fun things for your kids, and the kids in you!

Your family will be able to take a journey down the rabbit hole in the 3-D black light maze or have a tea party with the Mad Hatter himself! With the full list of events going on this summer, the possibilities are endless!

Why not make a weekend out of it? The Gaylord Texan has put together several different Summerfest Packages that are designed to make sure you don't miss out on any of the fun adventures Wonderland has in store for you!

This summer, don't miss Alice in Wonderland at The Gaylord Texan in Grapevine, TX!

Stars Under The Stars - Fort Worth

This June enjoy the beautiful summer nights by joining friends and family for Stars Under the Stars every Thursday night at Sundance Square, Fort Worth! This out door movie series is a one of a kind experience and is sure to be a much needed break from the busy work week.

Gates will open at 7pm and the movie starts and dusk and the best part is admission is FREE! The movie will be held in the Chisholm Trail Parking Lot. Free parking is available in the Sundance Square parking lots after 5pm. Check out the Sundance Square Schedule for a list of movies being shown this summer!

Make an evening of it and try one of Sundance Squares many wonderful restaurants before the show starts. While no outside food or drinks is allowed, there will be a snack bar selling your favorite treats, popcorn and drinks to enjoy during the movie!

Come enjoy the beautiful summer nights in June at Stars Under the Stars in Fort Worth!

HP Byron Nelson Championship

HP Byron Nelson Championship
The Byron Nelson is currently taking place at the Four Seasons Golf Course in Las Colinas (Irving,) Texas. The Byron Nelson is a non-major PGA golf event, but one of the largest purses for that matter. The event started yesterday, May 17th, and continues through May 23rd. The first round officially starts Thursday May 20th.

Tickets are $45 for a day pass, and $90 for a week pass. Tickets can be purchased through Ticketmaster or at the Byron Nelson's website.

The Four Seasons Golf Course is located at 4150 North MacArthur Boulevard, Irving, TX and can be contacted at 972-717-0700

ART IN FORT WORTH, TX

ART IN FORT WORTH, TX--Currently there are two major art exhibits going on in Fort Worth's Arts District: American Moderns on Paper & Andy Warhol.
The Amon G. Carter Museum is displaying American Moderns on Paper. On display are some of the best watercolors, pastels and drawing from American artists, including Stuart Davis, Edward Hopper, Georgia O’Keeffe, and Andrew Wyeth. The exhibit was originally put together by the Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art in Hartford, CT. The exhibit opened at the Amon on February 27, 2010 and runs through May 30, 2010. Like the rest of the museum, admission is free as well as parking at the Amon. The Amon Carter is located at 3501 Camp Bowie Boulevard, Fort Worth, TX 76107 and is open Tue/Wed/Fri/Sat from 10 AM-5PM, Thu from 10AM-8PM and Sun Noon-5PM. For more information, visit the Amon Carter's website.

Also, the Modern Art Museum is hosting Andy Warhol's Last Decade, a compilation of 55 works from last 8 years of Warhol's life. The exhibit will continue to show through May 16, 2010 and admission is as follows: general-$10, students w/ ID & seniors (65+)-$4, children (12 and under) and Modern members- free. The museum is located at 3200 Darnell St., Fort Worth, TX 76107. Hours of operation are Tue/Wed/Thu/Fri/Sat 10AM-5PM and Sun 11AM-5PM. For more information visit the Modern's website.

USA Film Festival 2010

USA Film Festival 2010- in Dallas, Texas. Starting today, April 28th, through Sunday May 2nd Dallas' Angelika Film Center is hosting the 40th Annual USA Film Festival. Over 20 highly acclaimed films will be presented over the next 5 days starring actors such as Michael Caine, Ed Harris, Jackie Chan, Benjamin Pratt, Danny Glover, Colin Farrell and many more.

Advance tickets can be purchased via Ticketmaster by calling 214-821-FILM, or at the door...both for $10.

For information about the festival, visit the USA Film Festival 2010 website: http://bit.ly/a6LDz9

The Angelika Film Center is located at: 6116 N. Central Expwy. Suite 105, Dallas, TX 75206

Concerts at the Dallas Arboretum!

This spring enjoy the cool nights with Concerts at the Dallas Arboretum! These Tuesday and Thursday night concerts will cure your work day blues and have a variety of artists everyone is sure to love!


Twilight Tuesdays features Big Band, Jazz and The Rat Pack with a different concert every Tuesday evening from April 13th to May 25th.


Cool Thursdays features a wide variety of music. The Spring/Summer series runs Thursday evenings from April 15th thru July 29th. The fall series begins September 16th and runs through October 28th.


Be sure to check out the 2010 performance schedule to see all of the great performers coming up in the series and don't miss the long-standing tradition of concerts at the Dallas Arboretum!

Downfall of Dallas-based Empire Blockbuster

Downfall of Dallas-based Empire: Blockbuster. Blockbuster, which first established itself 25 years ago in Dallas, is on the verge of having to file Chapter 11 bankruptcy. As of December 31 2009, Blockbuster has accumulated a debt of approximately $964 million and has overall losses of over $1 billion since 2007.

So why is Blockbuster on such a decline? Enter Netflix. Netflix is the online movie provider that, along with Redbox, has almost single-handedly crushed the once dominant movie rental provider Blockbuster. Netflix was officially established in 1997, although sales began booming in the early part of the next decade. Netflix reported its 2 billionth movie rental in April of 2009, a billion more than 2 years prior. Netflix's low, flat-rate prices and no late fees have made it the standard of movie renting. Now one would think that the immediacy of being able to pick up a movie from a Blockbuster would be more advantageous than having to wait for one to arrive in the mail, right? Well, Netflix began an instant download service on its rentals where its customers can upload the movie right to his/her computer or television. All in all, Netflix's prices and services have surpassed those provided by the once superior Blockbuster.

Blockbuster has attributed its decline to its competitors, like Netflix, but also the kiosk newcomer Redbox. Redbox, a subsidiary with the ingenious minds of Coinstar, has revolutionized movie rentals. Starting in 2003, Redbox is well over 100 million rentals and its stock is still rising. You may have first seen Redbox at your local Walmart, but as of recently Redbox has surpassed Blockbuster for number of locations, granted the 572 Blockbusters which closed in the U.S. in 2009 does not help.

Blockbuster, accordingly, is making one last push to become a profitable corporation once again. In July of 2009 Blockbuster opened "Blockbuster Express," a kiosk rental service that cuts out having to deal with understaffed Blockbuster stores. Blockbuster now has 2,225 kiosks in the U.S. and more will be appearing in North Texas in the next few months to try to turn around the corporation's dismal financial status. If things don't turn around immediately, it will in fact be...the downfall of Dallas-based empire Blockbuster.

Grapevine Vintage Wine & Gallery Trail

This April, discover the unique experience of the 18th Annual Grapevine Vintage Wine & Gallery Trail!

Make plans with your friends to make a weekend out of this event! April 16th and 17th will be packed full of activities such as two jazz wine trains, the ceramonial blessing of the vines, new release wines and of course, the Grapevine wine trail!

On Saturday, join Delaney Vinyards, and experience annual Blessing of The Vines. This century old ceramony ensures a great harvest for the year. Live entertainment and complimentary wine tasting follow the ceramony.

The New Vintage Art Show features dozens of local artist displaying their original artwork from oil painting, water colors and other mediums such as pottery, sculpture, jewelry and so many other beautiful pieces for you to browse!

The Grapevine Wine Trail is another memorable experience on that allows attendees to taste wines from the different wineries in Grapevine. The trail is on Sunday and runs from 1am to 5pm. The wineries open their doors and offer live music, delicious foods, wine and interaction from the winemakers. Each person attending the trail receive a "passport" which includes a tasting card allowing you to have tastings at each of the winery as well as a gift for each person! Relax, taste the exceptional wines of Grapevine and enjoy visiting with your closest friends!

Don't miss this years Grapevine Vintage Wine & Gallery Trail and experience a little bit of what makes Grapevine unique!

New, Low-Priced Grocer in North Texas- Aldi

New, low-priced grocer in North Texas- Aldi. Aldi, a franchise discount grocery store in Germany, is now emerging in North Texas. It is aiming to be a major competitor with the Walmart and Target supercenters.

Aldi sells nothing but groceries, therefore, the customer is paying for nothing but the product (instead of convenience,) although customer satisfaction is vital. In fact, Aldi provides its "double-guarantee" on all their products. If the customer is not 100% satisfied, Aldi will not only fully refund the customer but also free of charge provide that customer with a satisfying product. Aldi's products are all house brands, although many of which are produced by Tyson Foods. In fact, in Texas, Aldi has tweaked its product line a bit to fit Southern-folk buying habits. For instance, year-supply bags of charcoal, gallon containers of sweet tea and even a Mexican food section.

One catch about Aldi is that the customer rents his/her own shopping cart for $.25 and $.06 for each paper bag, although the the customer is refunded his/her money once the cart is returned after shopping. The reason for the charge on paper bags is to cut costs for Aldi, but also to be environmentally friendly. Aldi says most customers who use paper bags just wind up throwing them away at home instead of recycling them, so Aldi is encouraging its customers to buy an Aldi shopping bag or even to bring their own.

So where are the Aldi stores near you? Each of Aldi's first 11 stores opening in North Texas are within a mile and a half of a Walmart to give some immediate competition to the nation's largest retailer. Additionally, Aldi will have 32 stores open in North Texas by the year's end. If you're okay with the opportunity cost of losing major brand name selection for phenomenal prices and expedient service, give the new, low-priced grocer in North Texas-Aldi a try.

Arlington, TX - Take Me Out To The Ballgame!

Arlington, TX - "Take me out to the ballgame...take me out to the crowd. Buy me some peanuts and cracker jacks!"

The 2010 Texas Rangers baseball season is in full swing! With so many great specials going on, there's a reason for everyone to go to the game this season! Tickets are affordable and throughout the week, there are many different ways to celebrate & enjoy being outdoors with the Texas Rangers! Make sure to bring your favorite snacks and plastic bottle drinks with you to enjoy the game (with the exception of cans, glass and alcoholic beverages). Enjoy warm nights this summer at The Ballpark in Arlington!

Ticket Specials:


Monday - Military Mondays. Active or retired military ID's may be presented at the box office for one free ticket with the purchase of a regularly priced ticket in most seating areas.

Tuesday - Free Kids Tuesdays. Kids 13 and under get in FREE in most sections for home games. One free child's ticket is free with the purchase of one full price ticket.

Wednesday - Half Price Tickets. Tickets are half priced in designated sections when purchased on The Texas Rangers website. *Wednesday is also $1 Hot Dog Day & Dr. Pepper Autograph day!

Thursday - Senior Thursdays. With proof of age, seniors 65 and over will receive 1 free ticket regularly priced up to a $40 value to any home game with the purchase of a regularly priced ticket.

Friday - Fireworks Fridays. In select areas, tickets are $10 and parking is $5 cash, for 10 home games this season (all Fridays except May 21, August 13 and September 10). Enter FIREWORKS as the coupon code on The Texas Rangers Website.

Sunday - Dryer's $1 ice cream night!


During April and May, either bring your Dr. Pepper or Diet Dr. Pepper can to the ballpark or enter DRPEPPER as your coupon code on The Texas Rangers Websites to receive half price tickets in upper reserved, upper box, Lexus Club terrace or lower reserved.

There are TONS of events for you and your friends to take advantage of. Look at the Texas Rangers promotion schedule for many more promotions offered during the 2010 baseball season. So come out and enjoy a summer night in Arlington, TX and sing "take me out to the ballgame!"

Runway Theatre Presents "To Kill a Mockingbird"

The Runway Theatre Presents "To Kill a Mockingbird". How long has it been since you read they classic American tale "to Kill a Mockingbird"? Come get a refresher while enjoying the entertainment of Runway Theatre!

From now throught March 28th you can take a trip down memory lane with Scout, Atticus Finch, Boo Radley, Dill and the rest of the gang!

The Runway Theatre is located at 215 North Dooley St. Grapevine, TX 76051. Tickets are $15 for adults and $12 for seniors and students (under 18 years of age with a valid student ID). Performances will be held on Friday and Saturdays at 8pm and Sundays at 3pm.

Come enjoy a night out on the town as the Runway Theatre Presents "To Kill a Mockingbird"!

Spring Break Blues?? Visit the Zoo!

Do you have the spring break blues? Visit The Zoo! If you're trying to save money this spring break, don't sit at home with nothing to do! The Fort Worth zoo is waiting for you!

The Fort Worth Zoo has started a Safari Shuttle to help animal lovers get to and from the zoo and beat the traffic. The shuttle is very affordable and is a fun, easy, way to get out, try something new and enjoy your week long break! The shuttle will depart every half hour from downtown Fort Worth and will be running through Saturday.

While you're at the zoo, make sure to check out the newest exhibit, The Museum of Living Art, which opened March 6th. This exciting exhibit allows you to get up close and personal with some of natures most amazing creatures!

Trying to decide which day to go? Wednesday's are half price ticket day at the Fort Worth Zoo! Pack a picnic, gather your friends and take a trip learning about all different animals from around the world at the Fort Worth Zoo!

So, don't let the spring break blues get you down. Visit the Zoo!

Colleyville liquor sales vote in May!

Colleyville residents eagerly await a liquor sales vote in May! Currently, residents have to drive to Dallas or Fort Worth to purchase liquor. Charlie Hall, owner of Hall's Grocery, hopes to change this. He created a petition allowing the issue of liquor sales in the city to appear on the May 8th ballot. He believes that allowing liquor to be sold in Colleyville would boost sales tax revenue for the city. Residents were invited to come in and sign the petition at Hall's Grocery on Glade Road and SH-121. To be considered, the petition had to have 2,676 signatures of registered Colleyville voters. After an overwhelming response, Hall was able to turn in 3,498 signatures, although 500 were ruled invalid. If voters OK the liquor sales, the city will still have to approve any new liquor stores coming into the area. The Colleyville liquor sales vote in May could create many new opportunities for the city!

DFW Connector is Coming!

The DFW Connector is changing the way we travel in the DFW area! This is a $1 Billion project that will improve the roadways, traffic and air quality on SH 114 and SH 121. Construction began in February, 2010 and will be complete by 2014.

Visit the DFW Connector webpage for a full timeline, updates on lane closures and alternative routes. This website also allows you to receive e-alerts with updates or view an interactive map of plans and construction!

What an exciting project for the Grapevine, Colleyville, Southlake area! The DFW Connector is sure to improve mobility in these areas!

The Wonderful World of Blogs!

The TaylorMade Team is diving into the wonderful world of Blogs! This page is set up to show you all of the exciting things that are and will be going on in the DFW area! Stay tuned for the latest information in our area and join us as we enter the wonderful world of Blogs!