The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza: The Past is Relevant

The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza is on a mission to teach young people and adults that the past is still relevant. This museum offers an in-depth exploration of the life of President John F. Kennedy, his assassination in 1963, and the influence he still has on the world. Founded in 1989, the museum has hosted more than 6 million visitors, and relies on 400 photographs, 45 minutes of documentary films, and countless artifacts from the 1960s to create a “living” landmark of our country’s history. Visit for special exhibits like A Photographer's Story: Bob Jackson and the Kennedy Assassination go deep into specific aspects of the assassination. The permanent exhibits are all-encompassing in scope, and the museum also plays host to lectures, panel discussions, presentations, and special exhibits throughout the year. The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza helps visitors, particularly those who were not alive before JFK’s death, understand the assassination and its influence on American culture as well as the world. For a truly educational experience, visit the museum today for a step back in time.

The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza
411 Elm Street
Dallas, TX 75202
(214) 747-6660
www.jfk.org

Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Gardens: Natural Oasis

The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Gardens is a beautiful place to take a break from the hustle and bustle of city life. Since opening in 1984, the Dallas Arboretum has cultivated 66 acres of gardens, flowers, and wildlife with a goal of researching floral life. In keeping with that mission, the Arboretum has a “test” garden completely devoted to growing flowers and plants new to the area to see if they can survive the brutal Texas summers. The Botanical Gardens are as gorgeous as they are well-maintained. Offering many educational events, from a children’s camp to guided tours and classes for adults, the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Gardens also hosts an outdoor concert series that guests can attend while enjoying a picnic dinner. The gardens are just perfect for weddings, photo shoots, corporate events, or just a lovely walk through the flowers. No matter the time of year, the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Gardens are always in season.

Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Gardens
8525 Garland Road
Dallas, TX 75218
(214) 327-8263
www.dallasarboretum.org

TopGolf: Causal, Fun Golfing for All Ages

TopGolf is a sports complex designed for all kinds of golfers, with a wide variety of games and classes for all levels – expert to novice, young and old. Using a new technology that is inside the golf balls, the TopGolf game tracks each ball hit and provides instant feedback. It also calculates handicaps for each player to ensure fair point scoring. TopGolf offers six different types of golf games; some for sharpening skills and some that are just for fun! The complex is climate controlled so guests can play all day through all weather and seasons – a nice change from a traditional golf course! The complex also has a restaurant and bar with flat screen TVs, and food service extends to the golf range so guests can snack while they play. Book a lesson with world-renowned instructor Mitchell Spearman if you can—he offers instruction for both adults and children year-round. For beginners to pros, TopGolf makes golfing accessible and loads of fun!

TopGolf
8787 Park Lane
Dallas, TX 75231
(214) 341-9600
www.topgolf.com

Nasher Sculpture Center: An Artistic Oasis in Downtown Dallas

Dallas: big buildings, big steaks, big hats, big everything. It's exciting, sure, but do you need a break?

Check out the Nasher Sculpture Center. Devoted to the display and preservation of modern sculpture, the center features over 300 works by artists like Matisse, Picasso, Warhol and Jeff Koons. An outdoor garden with 25 large sculptures invites reflection and relaxation among pools and willow trees. The museum's stunning glass roof floods the space with natural light, allowing you to view art like never before. There'a a gift shop, an outdoor auditorium, and an exciting schedule of events. Check the website for more details. 

Nasher Sculpture Center
2001 Flora Street
Dallas, TX 75201
(214) 242-5100
www.nashersculpturecenter.org

The Trains at NorthPark

Visit NorthPark Mall for this impressive train display that benefits the Ronald McDonald House of Dallas. It is located on level two of NorthPark Mall near Barneys New York and is open through Jan 1, 2012 from 10 a.m.-9 p.m. on Monday thru Friday and 10 a.m.-6 p.m. on Sunday. Tickets are $6 for adults, $3 for children and seniors with discount tickets available at Tom Thumb stores.

For more details, click here.

 

American Airlines Center: Not Your Typical Sports Arena

Hosting events as varied as basketball games, rock concerts, circuses and ice skating performances, the American Airlines Center is the premiere sports and entertainment venue in the South. The American Airlines Center is renowned for both its high-tech design and its fan-friendly accommodations—it has won numerous awards and accolades including the JD Power and Associates "Voice of the Fan" Best Sports Venue. Located in Victory Park, the largest Environmental Protection Agency brownfield project in the United States, the American Airline Center has retractable seating to put fans closer to the action, as well as windows and lobbies that highlight the venue’s incredible views of the downtown Dallas skyline. The design of the Center includes sweeping arches on the building’s façade, seamlessly integrated public artwork, and concourses with crown molding. A step above the usual hockey arena, the American Airlines Center combines design and artistry with technological advances to create a fantastic sports experience.

Click here to see the American Airlines Center calendar and find out which sports games, concerts, and more are next on schedule!

American Airlines Center
2500 Victory Avenue
Dallas, TX, 75201
(214) 665-4797
www.americanairlinescenter.com

Dallas White Rock Marathon

 

Children’s Medical Center Parade…Tomorrow!

 

Pictures with Santa

Get your photo taken with Santa and his reindeer on Wednesday, November 30, 2011 at Casa Linda Plaza in the East Quadrant near El Fenix from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

The SCHEDULE OF EVENTS will be as follows:

5:00-7:00: $5 Photos with Santa, Reindeer and Sleigh/ Proceeds benefit For The Love of The Lake
5:30-5:40: Reinhart Elementary School Choir
5:45-5:55: Hexter Elementary School Choir
6:00-6:10: Sanger Elementary School Choir
6:15-6:25: Encore! From Bryan Adams High School
6:25: Santa Light the Tree!
6:30-7:00: Photos Continue

Special thanks to Highland Park Cafeteria.

Dollar Day at the Dallas Zoo!

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