Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers Live at Superpages.com Center

Your favorite rocker, Tom Petty, is back on tour to promote his latest album, Mojo, which was released in June.  Even better news – he’s coming to see us! Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers will be performing at Superpages.com Center on September 21.  Yes, it’s a few weeks away, but now is the best time to buy tickets since they might sell out closer to the night of the show.

If you’re excited at the prospect of seeing Tom and his band live on stage, singing hits like “Mary Jane’s Last Dance,” “Free Fallin’,” and “I Won’t Back Down,” then make sure you are at Superpages.com Center for this show! As an added bonus, ZZ Top will grace the stage as well.

Here is a clip of the band doing one of the songs they’re best known for:

KRLD Restaurant Week

Folks, Restaurant Week is here! That means lots of chances to take advantage of good eats at great prices.  It will run through August 22, but good news! Many of the 138+ restaurants will be extending their participation through September 5.

During Restaurant Week, select restaurants in the area will be offering three-course prix fixe meals for $35.  What a steal! For each meal purchased, $7 will be donated to the North Texas Food Bank in Dallas.  Also, the Central Market Fourth Course is being offered again this year.  Shoppers who spend at least $25 will receive gift certificates for use at participating restaurants for an extra course.  The certificates will be valid for as long as that particular restaurant is a part of Restaurant Week.

Reservations are required, so make sure that you plan ahead.  You can find a complete list of participating restaurants here.

After you get a chance to dine at one of these places, come back here and let us know how you enjoyed it!

Food for Thought

In a world where fad diets and “magic” pills abound, it was easy to find articles about foods that enhance your health.  Sadly, many of these articles cite foods that are filled with sugar alcohol and other equally harmful substances as ways to fill you up without filling you out.  Anyone heard of the Cookie Diet? Nuff said.

Keeping all that in mind, the following is a list of foods you shouldn’t forget to add into your diet, courtesy of DietsInReview.com:

1. Whole Eggs – That’s right; even the yolk is healthy, providing the essential choline for a healthy heart.
2. Garbanzo Beans – You can even bake them in the oven for a crunchy and cost-efficient snack.
3. Kale – Apparently, these make great chips.  I’ll have to try that one!
4. Cherries – This delicious fruit has anti-inflammatory properties, making it a great choice for athletes.
5. Almond Butter – This superfood, great on bread or fruit, is an excellent source of Vitamin E, which can actually protect you from getting a cold with its immune system-boosting quality.

So crack it, chop it, and bite off more than you can chew, because these ‘superfoods’ are sure to be welcome additions to your daily healthy lifestyle.

While you can pick these items up at your favorite grocery store, places like Central Market – located under 3 miles away from us – are great for picking up the freshest local ingredients, so go ahead and stock up!

So You Think You Can Dance – On Tour!

Are you a fan of the hit show So You Think You Can Dance? If so, then you can’t miss out on the opportunity to see some of your favorite contestants live! These talented dancers are coming to Verizon Theatre at Grand Prairie on September 22.  I know it’s a little bit of a drive, but it’s well worth the effort to see the best of the best.

If you were a devoted watcher this past season, or even if you only caught a show or two, you will probably have noticed that this season’s dancers are some of the best in the whole history of the program.  Regardless of your previous viewing history, if you are interested in purchasing tickets, Ticketmaster is the place to go.

Now that the finale is over and done with and this year’s winner – Lauren – has been crowned, it’s time to start planning for next month as soon as possible.  Will you be attending the show?

Gotta Have Heart!

Heart…One of the greatest bands of the 80s.  What happened to them? Nothing; they’re still here! In fact, Ann and Nancy Wilson will make a concert appearance in Dallas on Monday, August 23 at the House of Blues.  That’s right; they’re back with a brand new album – “Red Velvet Car” – and they want to see you!

The band has enjoyed an incredible amount of success from the 1970s to present.  In fact, songs like “Alone,” “Crazy on You,” and “What About Love” are still regarded as some of the most influential songs to date.  It’s pretty rare to find someone who doesn’t know a Heart song, even if they don’t know who sings it!

With the release of “Red Velvet Car” at the end of this month, there is lots to look forward to, but if you just can’t wait to see them, check out this clip of Heart singing “What About Love” live.

Will you be at the concert? If so, come back here and give us a full report!

Cowboys Preseason!

It’s time for Cowboys preseason! Football is taking over Dallas, and now’s your chance to get in on the action.  Show the boys your support this month and head on out to Cowboys Stadium for an exciting game and some socializing with fellow Cowboys fans.

If you are able to get out there to a game, here is where you can find the Cowboys this month:

August 8: Cowboys at Cincinnati (broadcast by NBC National at 7:00 PM)

August 12: Cowboys vs. Oakland (broadcast by KTVT/CBS 11 at 8:00 PM)

August 21: Cowboys at San Diego (broadcast by KTVT/CBS 11 at 8:00 PM)

August 28: Cowboys at Houston (broadcast by CBS National at 7:00 PM)

*Note: The last game of the preseason will take place on September 2 versus Miami at 7 pm.

Have Your Night at the Movies

This is going to be a great weekend at the movies, with 4 new releases at AMC Northpark 15: “Step Up 3D,” “Flipped,” “Middle Men,” and “The Other Guys.” There is a nice assortment of movies already out as well, with selections from every genre on the list.  Currently tops at the box office are runaway hit “Inception,” Angelina Jolie’s thriller “Salt,” and children’s movies “Despicable Me” and “Cats and Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore.”

It will be interesting to see who snags the top spot this weekend! Just in case you were planning on fitting a movie into your plans, here are the movie times for AMC:

Cats & Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore 3D

10:00am, 12:15, 2:30, 4:45, 7:00, 9:20

Charlie St. Cloud

11:30am, 2:15, 5:05, 7:40, 10:10

Despicable Me

11:25am, 1:55, 4:20, 6:55

Despicable Me 3D

10:40am, 1:10, 3:40, 6:20, 8:50

Grown Ups

9:55am, 12:25, 3:10, 5:55, 8:30

Inception

12:20, 3:55, 7:20, 10:45

Inception (Digital ETX)

10:15am, 1:40, 5:15, 8:40

Middle Men

12:01am

Predators

10:40pm

Ramona and Beezus

11:20am, 2:20, 5:00, 7:50, 10:25

Salt

10:05am, 11:05am, 12:30, 1:45, 3:00, 4:25, 5:40, 8:10, 10:40

Step Up 3D

12:01am

The Last Airbender

9:45pm

The Other Guys

12:01am

The Sorcerer’s Apprentice

11:35am, 2:25, 5:10, 7:55, 10:35

The Twilight Saga: Eclipse

11:00am, 2:00, 4:55, 7:50

Toy Story 3 in Disney Digital 3D

10:45am, 1:15, 4:00, 6:45, 9:35

Sprinkles Cupcakes on Villanova

If you are a lover of sweets (and who isn’t, really?), you may have heard about and/or frequented Sprinkles Cupcakes on Villanova Drive.  If so, you are definitely not alone.  Some of today’s brightest stars call on Sprinkles to satisfy their sugar cravings, and we are lucky enough to have them under 4 miles away!

Maybe you’re a classic vanilla type of person or maybe, just maybe, you’re in the mood to be daring.  Well, you have the opportunity to be both! With flavors like chai latte, key lime, and summer cherry, you really can’t go wrong.  They haven’t forgotten about you vegans and those who go gluten free.  They have red velvet options for both.

So, have you tried Sprinkles yet? Any favorite flavor selections you’d like to tell us about?

Laughing Out Loud Weekends

Looking for a little weekend laughter close to home? I’m always in the mood for some comedy, whatever day it is. This weekend in Dallas, get your comedy fill with a big hitter.

Christopher Titus, best known for his dark humored sitcom, Titus, will be in town through Sunday, July 25.

He’ll be performing live at the Arlington Improv located just miles away from our Camden Glen Lakes home at 309 Curtis Mathes Way in Arlington. Get your tickets now before the show sells out. Remember to get to the venue early and laugh often! This weekend’s start at 8:00 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. (Friday and Saturday), with one show on Sunday at 7:30 p.m.

Taste of West Village!

Thursday, July 27 brings the start of the second annual Taste of West Village – a night when restaurants all around the area will offer food tastings outside their doors – and it only costs a $1 donation! Proceeds will go to benefit the North Texas Food Bank.

The event will last from 6-10 pm and is a great opportunity to make a contribution to local families in need.  Each dollar collected will help provide 4 meals for North Texans.   Farm fresh produce and artisan treats will be available from the West Village Farm-to-Market.

For additional information on this event, visit the West Village online.

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