Dallas Black Dance Theatre presents DanceAfrica, a celebration of African Roots through a weekend packed with dance, music, art and community events. DanceAfrica Founder, Chuck Davis, returns as he choreographs a celebration of African traditions through the modern moves of guest artist, Illstyle & Peace Productions, a Philadelphia based multicultural dance company whose works fuses the movement and spirit of old-school hip-hop with various styles of African dance; Bandan Koro African Drum and Dance Ensemble; Dallas Black Dance Theatre and Dallas Black Dance Theatre II.

DanceAfrica Marketplace

Saturday, October 9, 2010
10:00 am – 5:00 pm
FREE TO THE COMMUNITY!

Bring the whole family and come enjoy the outdoor marketplace of DanceAfrica. You will experience a full day of performances from local and national artists, arts and crafts, fashion, and, in collaboration with the Dallas Museum of Art, a children’s area celebrating the African Masks Exhibit. Hosted in the Dallas Arts District at 2400 Flora Street. Ticket purchases may be placed over the phone by calling the Box Office at 214-871-2390.

Supported by:

The 500, Inc.

Junior League of Dallas

Dallas Arts District Foundation

The Dallas Examiner

GEiMS Concord Church Youth Ministry

Jeff Foxworthy, Bill Engvall, and Larry The Cable Guy
American Airlines Center
Friday, October 15, 2010 at 8:00 PM

Widely known for his redneck jokes, Foxworthy currently hosts FOX’s “Are You Smarter Than A 5th Grader?“, is the largest selling comedy-recording artist in history, a multiple Grammy Award nominee, and a best-selling author. Bill Engvall currently hosts “Country Fried Home Video” – one of the highest rated shows on Country Music Television, has recently recorded his latest one hour special for Comedy Central, and has also authored several books. With his signature catchphrase, “Git-R-Done”, Larry the Cable Guy continues to sell-out theatres and arenas throughout North America, and has recently recorded his next one hour special for Comedy Central.

Don’t miss your chance to see these hilarious comics when they come together for one night only this October at American Airlines Center!

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Carrie Underwood Play On Tour

American Airlines Center

Saturday, October 9, 2010 at 7:00 PM

Six-time 2010 Academy of Country Music nominee Carrie Underwood will bring her highly successful “Play On Tour” to American Airlines Center on Saturday, October 9th at 7:00 p.m.

During the The “Play On Tour” Underwood will perform over 100 shows throughout the U.S. and Canada through the end of the year since launching her “Play On Tour“ on March 11. Billy Currington and Sons of Sylvia will also appear this fall as special guests.

Carrie will be donating 36 cents of every ticket sold for the fall tour dates to Save the Children’s United States Programs. This initiative was inspired by the “36 cents” in the lyrics of her song “Change” which addresses how even the smallest bit of spare change can add up to make a difference and help “change” the world.

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Dallas Stars Hockey

Single Game Suites Now Available

The best way to enjoy a Dallas Stars game is in single game suite at American Airlines Center. Single game suites  are available now for 12-50 guests.

These luxurious suites include tickets, food and beverage package and parking. Discounts are available for all preseason games and weekend games. Contact 214-221-8326 or e-mail Group Sales for more information.

Dallas Mavericks Single Game Suites are also available

Vicente Fernandez & Paquita La Del Barrio

October 24, 2010 at 8:00 PM
American Airlines Center

The  undisputed king of   traditional ranchera music, Vicente Fernandez , El Idolo de Mexico”   is one of Mexico’s most recognizable and influential cultural icons. Since his emergence in the mid-’60s, Fernandez’s popularity has escalated to the point that his status has been likened to that of Frank Sinatra and Elvis Presley in the United States.

His concerts always sell out, and he has sold in more than 50 million albums. Fernandez has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, been nominated for Grammy Awards, and garnered membership in the International Latin Music Hall of Fame.

With special guest Paquita La Del Barrio and his sombreros, operatic voice, prominent black mustache, and eye-popping costumes, the glitzy Fernandez puts on a show you won’t want to miss.

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Your Party is Waiting…

The Palm is famous for thier fantastic steaks., but it is also a fantastic place to host your corporate events and holiday party. The Palm has been treating guests like family, serving great food, and exceeding expectations since 1926. That’s why you can trust that when you book your holiday party at The Palm, it will be perfect!

When you book  your holiday party at  The Palm  by October 31, 2010, you will  receive a Palm party card toward a future purchase. To book your holiday party today or for more information, call your local Palm Sales Manager today!

Famously good food

From prime aged steaks and jumbo Nova Scotia lobsters to Italian classics like chicken parmigiana and veal martini, our menu showcases the best of our Italian-American heritage. With an award-winning wine list and a variety of custom cocktails and top-shelf spirits, The Palm is the perfect place to share holiday spirits and good cheer.

A scene where you can be heard

The Palm has  event specialists  who will work one-on-one with you to personalize and plan a fun, flawless, and memorable event. Their team of dedicated Palm professionals will be on-site during your event, handling every custom detail and making sure everything is done just right.

History in the making

The walls of The Palm are testimony to our rich and storied history. Over the years, they’ve hosted, fed, and taken care of the celebrities, politicians and business professionals who have helped shaped this country’s political and cultural history.  You can make history of your own at The Palm this holiday season.

To book your holiday party today or for more information, call your local Palm Sales Manager today!

Terms and Conditions: Host must book a party in a private room [through a Palm Sales Manager] prior to October 31, 2010 to be eligible for the Palm party card. To qualify for the Palm party card, please be sure to mention the “Holiday Party Gift” at time of booking/reservation. The private event must be held between November 1, 2010 and January 31, 2011. To be eligible for the Palm party card, the final bill must be $2,500 or more for dinner parties and $1,000 or more for lunch parties, excluding tax and service charges. Palm party cards have no cash value and are non-transferable. The appropriate Palm party card will be mailed to the host in January 2011 or after the event has occurred and the final bill has been paid, whichever is latest. Only the person paying the bill will receive the Palm party card. The Palm party card cannot be issued incrementally. Any parties previously booked, even if scheduled during the eligible time frame, are not eligible for the Palm party card. Palm party cards are not valid toward the booked private event and are redeemable for food and beverage only. The cards are not valid for tax or gratuity, and must be redeemed by April 30, 2011. Not valid with any other offer or promotion.

TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA

December 19, 2010 at 3pm and 7:30pm

American Airlines Center

Trans-Siberian Orchestra, one of the top selling concert acts in the world, creates one of the most captivating concert experiences on the road today. December 19th for two performances. Insistent on giving their fans the most “value for their dollar,” TSO puts on an over-the-top audio/visual spectacular complete with lasers, pyrotechnics and state of the art lighting allowing generations of fans to be enthralled year after year.

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Competition to Create a Featured Menu Item for American Airlines Center

Dallas/Fort Worth Area Culinary Artists are invited to participate in the American Airlines Center Chef Challenge: Signature Offering on Tuesday, October 12, 2010 from 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m., at the American Airlines Center – AT&T Plaza.

Dining is not a spectator sport at American Airlines Center. From game-day fare to the premium dining experience, Mavericks’ and Stars’ fans deserve the very best.  In a city known for having more restaurants per capita than any other city in the United States, Dallas-area fans at the American Airlines Center continue to hunger for culinary delights. To satisfy fans hunger we are inviting local culinary artists to compete in the American Airlines Center Chef Challenge: Signature Offering. The winning Signature Offering will be featured at American Airlines Center during the upcoming Dallas Mavericks’ and Dallas Stars’ season.

“We are constantly looking for new and exciting signature tastes that add excellent flavor and value to the offerings at American Airlines Center,” states Martin Woodall, Vice President of Mark Cuban Companies.

To enter, contestants must complete an entry form and fax to 214-665-4270 or e-mail to marketing@AmericanAirlinesCenter.com. The deadline to enter is Thursday, September 30, 2010. Twenty contestants will be selected from the entries submitted for the live culinary competition in AT&T Plaza at American Airlines Center.

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For the first round of competition, contestants will prepare any item with the ingredients selected by American Airlines Center and Levy Restaurants. The judging panel will include a Dallas celebrity chef, Vice President, Martin Woodall, and Levy Restaurants Executive Chef, Brian Johnson.

The top five contestants will advance to the finals where they will prepare their own Signature Offering. Finalists will receive four tickets to a Dallas Mavericks and a Dallas Stars game. The Chef Challenge champion will receive a luxury suite for a night to a Dallas Mavericks and Dallas Stars game. Additionally, the champion will make celebrity chef appearances throughout the season.

The competition is hosted by KLIF’s nationally recognized talk radio show host Jeff Bolton and is sponsored by Central Market, Ducky Bobs, and Cumulus Radio. In addition to being open to the public, the event will be attended by Dallas-Fort Worth area restaurant managers and chef