Dallas International Film Festival

Named by Movie Maker Magazine as one of the "25 Festivals Worth the Entry Fee," The Dallas International Film Festival features over 6,00 submissions, with 812 films from over 49 countries. There are 388 features and 424 shorts, with over 684 filmmakers in attendance, and over $270,000 in awards presented.

From March 31st-April 10th, take part in one of the best festivals in the country!



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DINING IN THE DARK VALENTINES SPECIAL

This Valentines day, Opaque-dining in the dark, is coming to Dallas for the first time.  From Friday 2/11-Monday 2/14 you can take on the new experience and be part of this exciting experiment of the senses. Unable to see for roughly two hours, you're other senses will be enhanced. Your sense of taste, smell, touch, and hearing will guide you through the evening.

Visually impaired waiters will help guide you through the evening as you abandon vision for this amazing exploration into this new multi-sensual dining experience. Experience the senses like you never have, bring your date, and come give it a try!

Dark is never black, just a deep, deep shade of red....

Tickets must be pre-purchased at DARKDINING.COM

LOVE & WAR IN TEXAS

Priding itself on representing Texas heritage through its authentic recipes and live music, Love & War in Texas is a great restaurant to go to really experience Texastraditions.  

L&W has become famous for its live Texas country music and has hosted a number of Texas sing/songwriters which you can find on any Friday and Saturday.  L&W also has piano performances throughout the week and a church service called “CowboyChurch” every Sunday morning at 9 a.m. The service is hosted by Narrow TrailCowboy Church, for more information visit www.narrrowtrail.org.

So sit back and listen to true Texas country while sampling some Texas cuisine such as Gulf Coast Texas Tilapia, Alamo Chicken or Roasted Wild Boar.  An extensive selection of Texas beer and wine is also available.  

L&W has two locations, one in Plano and another in Grapevine.

Plano Location:

601 E. Plano Pkwy

Plano, TX 75074

972.724.5558

Hours: Sunday-Friday, 11 a.m.-12 a.m.

Happy Hour: 4 p.m.-7 p.m.

Grapevine Location:

2505 E. Grapevine Mills Circle

Grapevine, TX 76051

Hours: 11 a.m.-2a.m.

Happy Hour: 4 p.m.-7 p.m.

For more information, visit www.loveandwarintexas.com. 

THRILLS @ ZERO GRAVITY

Looking for things to do in Dallas?

Zero Gravity Dallas is the world's only "Thrill Amusement Park" featuring 5 different extreme thrill rides. There's a Bungee Jump, the Nothin' But Net, Texas Blastoff, the Skycoaster and the Skyscraper.

Zero Gravity is the perfect place to have parties and events and almost all of the rides can be done with a friend, so it's a great place for friends and families to come and get their adrenaline fix! Open year round, this is the perfect place for the adventure-seeker!

Take a look at their website HERE

THE LION & THE CROWN

The Lion and The Crown is a new English-style pub that recently opened its doors in Addison.  The new bar is located Addison Circle, a vibrant, yet semi-hidden area that houses apartment complexes and commercial spaces. Prior to The Lion and The Crown, Zen was the only other bar within walking distance of the apartments that surround Addison Circle.  A few other restaurants, one boutique and some small businesses make up for the rest of the area. Putting a pub in the mix makes for a pleasant change (Zen is popular but tends to turn into a club scene as the night wears on).  

The bar opened about two weeks ago and at that time had no credit card machines yet, so bring cash in case.  Also, the menus were not printed out either so they featured a list of items on a chalk board at the entrance.  I had a BLT and it was delicious.  The drinks were fairly priced for Addison Circle (in my experience, this area tends to be more on the pricey side).  They offer a full bar and some beer on tap (both imported and domestic).  My glass of house chardonnay was $5 and full to the rim and my friend's hefeweizen beer was around $4.  We arrived after happy hour so the prices seem normal.  

All in all, if you live in the area and want more of a laid-back, not over-crowded atmosphere to enjoy a drink with close friends, check out The Lion and The Crown. 

5001 Addison Circle, Addison, TX

(972) 503-5001

THE BEST SHOPPING IN DALLAS

The Galleria is filled with world-class shopping. Go on the weekdays when you're looking for things to do in Dallas and you'll beat the weekend rush.

Visit guest reception on the first level to get acclimated and see where you want to go. The least expensive stores are on the 3rd floor. There are over 200 stores, an ice rink, and the luxurious Westin Galleria Hotel, all just a stones throw away.

Check out their website for more info and be sure to stop by when you See Dallas!

Galleria Dallas

972.702.7100   Mon-Sat 10a.m.-9p.m. Sun Noon-6p.m.

13350 Dallas Parkway, Suite 3080, Dallas, TX, 75240