City Arts Celebration
by VeronicaG
The City Arts Celebration has been an annual event in Dallas' art district for the last five years. This past weekend was our first taste of this colorful gathering of the art community.
It was blazing hot when we attended. Fortuitously, a misting station was located in the center of all of this creativity--for which we were very thankful!
As we trudged up the street, vibrant oils caught our attention, but actually it was the pottery that seemed most captivating (pic #2). We were drawn to many of these stalls to sort through hand crafted "treasures".
A cool display of "art cars" made for a photo op, while in another area elementary children performed a dance beneath a large, sheltering canopy. Live music filled the air in a variety of forms: a rock group, Tejano music and others (pic #3).
Of course, it seems every event like this has a food section, so we were thrilled to find funnel cakes, which we divied up three ways. I can't say that this event compares to Fort Worth's Art Fest, but perhaps in time it will.
March Packing List
by ATXtraveler
The temperature for the most part in March is going to be mild, although Dallas has been known to have winter slip past the end of February a couple times. Overall, around the middle of March however the entire day will be nice and calm. You will most likely want to wear short sleeves and a light pair of pants or jeans, but I would keep a light jacket, possibly even a rain jacket with you in case the occasional drizzle makes it way. Dallas is a very metropolitan area, so the chances of you needing camping gear are slim to none.
State Fair held each Fall.
by where2next
Big Tex stands tall out near the front entrance. The ferris wheel (see picture on main page) is also an attraction. The fairgrounds are very clean, though perhaps too structured as compared to other state fairs I've attended.
Shop Till You Drop
by starrlot about Dallas Galleria
There is absolutely no other place to shop in Dallas other than the Galleria. The valet parking is just a hint into the friendly service that you encounter inside the Galleria. Every single employee is knowledgable and will go the extra mile to cater to your every need. This is not for a single shop, but for the entire Galleria experience.
The Galleria is extremely handicapped friendly as well, this included every store. Saks Fifth Avenue - fragrance (Versace) and cosmetics (Dior), clothing. With my fragrance purchase, they currently have a gift with purchase that includes a signature tote filled with deluxe samples of designer products. She also showered me with numerous other deluxe samples that were to die for (expecially the VR Flower Bomb purse spray).
Nordstrom - skin care products (Philosophy and Bliss), men's cologne (Versace), and men's wear (they have a special line for young teenagers that my son loves). Samples, samples and more samples. My son has several months supplies of various colognes to help him choose his next fragrance.
Macy's - Gund Breast Cancer Awareness Month Kissy Dogs, holiday decorations
Louis Vuitton - Signature Trunk Case (I was disappointed that they did not have their cherry line since that is being reintroduced). I did receive a free key-chain.
Juicy Couture - handbag and t-shirts. When I mentioned I always have a bottle of Juicy in my fragrance collection, they showered me with a deluxe travel bottle of the fragrance.
Sephora - my absolute favorite place to shop! Make sure to sign up for their Beauty Insider ahead of time so that you can get a deluxe bonus product with your purchase. Some of my favorite product lines: Too Faced, Bare Escentials, Bourjois, Philosophy, Anastacsia
L'Occitane - I love their Shea Butter line, and they currently have a hand cream where $20 of the purchase cost goes to breast cancer research. My son loves their products as well, their products for men leave a exotic fresh scent that is like nothing else.
Earthbound Trading Company - their line of hookah's are terrific. Yes, I broke down and purchased one and several different flavors of tobacco. $1500-$2000 (if you like shopping like I do)
Dallas Alley
by keeweechic
Live music in the West End area. There is an outdoor courtyard with a stage at one end for performers during the summer.
There are also several bars and a Nice Day Cafe. One cover charge (around $8) gets you into eight touristy clubs and five live venues.
Note : Dallas Alley is now closed (2007)
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AA Lounge at Terminal D
Harry Winston
The outdoor seating
Red River Rivalry Weekend
