9 to 5: The Musical Comes to the Music Hall at Fair Park, May 18 – 29, 2011

Tickets 50% OFF!*

DISCOUNT CODE: OFFICE

*Offer valid on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday evening performances in price levels 4-6

9 TO 5: THE MUSICAL is a hilarious story of friendship and revenge in the Rolodex era. This new musical comedy, direct from Broadway, is based on the hit movie and features Dolly Parton’s original hit title song along with her new Tony Award® -and Grammy-nominated score.

9 TO 5: THE MUSICAL tells the story of three unlikely friends who conspire to take control of their company and learn there’s nothing they can’t do — even in a man’s world. Outrageous, thought-provoking and even a little romantic, 9 TO 5: THE MUSICAL is about teaming up and taking care of business… it’s about getting credit and getting even… and it’s about to open in Dallas at the Music Hall at Fair Park!

“IT SHINES! DOLLY PARTON’s songs are BOUNCY, BIG-HEARTED, FRESH AND ORIGINAL. If you’re looking for a diversion, 9 to 5 will do the trick from 8 to 10:15!” -Daily News

“Hilarious! The show crackles with Humor”-Rodney Ho, Atlanta Journal

“The songs are catchy, the performances are unforgettable, and the fun can’t be beat. 9 to 5: The Musical” is a can’t-miss!”-Alexis Rodes, Atlanta OnStage

“An enormously entertaining and thoroughly delightful musical comedy” -Jeffrey Ellis, Broadway World

Order your tickets for 9 TO 5: THE MUSICAL

Tickets 50% OFF!*
DISCOUNT CODE: OFFICE
*Offer valid on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and
Sunday evening performances in price levels 4-6

The following shows are also part of the Dallas Summer Musicals 2011 season at the Music Hall at Fair Park.

Stomp, June 7-12, 2011

Monty Python’s Spamalot, June 14-26, 2011

Guys and Dolls, July 19-31, 2011

West Side Story, October 4-23, 2011

For more information, please visitwww.dallassummermusicals.org.

Dallas Summer Musicals continues it tradition of bringing great musical theater to Dallas. They have recently previews a few of the shows from their 72nd season. DSM will bring 4 of Broadway’s biggest hits town, including 2010 winner for the Best Musical Tony Award, Memphis.

Three other shows from the 2012 season have also been announced, Million Dollar Quartet, La Cage Aux Folles and The Addams Family. Tickets for these shows are not on sale yet. Please  sign up for updates and I will keep you informed on the latest news about Dallas Summer Musicals and other theater news.

Memphis

Get ready to experience Broadway’s most exciting new destination… MEMPHIS! From the underground dance clubs of 1950s Memphis, Tennessee, comes a hot new Broadway musical that bursts off the stage with explosive dancing, irresistible songs and a thrilling tale of fame and forbidden love.

Inspired by actual events, MEMPHIS is about a white radio DJ who wants to change the world and a black club singer who is ready for her big break. Come along on their incredible journey to the ends of the airwaves — filled with laughter, soaring emotion and roof-raising rock ‘n’ roll.

Winner! Best Musical 2010 Tony Award®

“A buoyant new musical that whips the crowd into a frenzy with blast after blast of explosive vitality!” – The New York Times

“A dazzling, raucous spectacle that sounds like a million bucks!” - New York Magazine

“A rollicking diversion!” – Time Out NY

Million Dollar Quartet

MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET is the new smash Broadway musical inspired by the famed recording session that brought together rock ‘n’ roll legends Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins for the first and only time.

On December 4, 1956, these four young musicians gathered at Sun Records in Memphis for what would be one of the greatest jam sessions ever. MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET brings that legendary night to life, featuring a score of rock hits including “Blue Suede Shoes,” “Fever,” “That’s All Right,” “Sixteen Tons,” “Great Balls of Fire,” “Walk the Line,” “Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On,” “Who Do You Love?,” “Matchbox,” “Folsom Prison Blues,” “Hound Dog” and more.

MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET brings you inside the recording studio with four major talents who came together as a red-hot rock ‘n’ roll band for one unforgettable night.

The Addams Family

The weird and wonderful family comes to devilishly delightful life in a Broadway musical. This magnificently macabre new musical comedy is created by Jersey Boys authors Marshall Brickman & Rick Elice, Drama Desk-winning composer/lyricist Andrew Lippa (The Wild Party), choreographer Sergio Trujillo (Jersey Boys), and Olivier Award-winning director/designers Phelim McDermott & Julian Crouch (Shockheaded Peter). It’s a family portrait that’s completely off the wall.

Spend an evening with Gomez, Morticia, Uncle Fester, Grandma, Lurch and Pugsley as they face a brand-new predicament. Daughter Wednesday has fallen in love with a young man. A nice young man, from a normal family. And the Addams household is about to be turned upside-down.

La Cage Aux Folles

Jerry Herman and Harvey Fierstein’s hilarious musical comedy LA CAGE AUX FOLLES is back on Broadway in a smash-hit, Tony-winning production that garnered RAVE REVIEWS and has audience members in stitches every night!

Winner of the 2010 Tony Award® for BEST MUSICAL REVIVAL, LA CAGE is a tuneful and touching tale of one family’s struggle to stay together… stay fabulous… and above all else, stay true to themselves!

Currently on Broadway**, Five-time Emmy Award® winner Kelsey Grammer (“Frasier”) stars as Georges, the owner of a glitzy nightclub in lovely Saint-Tropez. Douglas Hodge (Broadway’s 2010 Tony-winning Best Actor) stars as his partner Albin, who moonlights as the glamorous chanteuse Zaza. When Georges’ son brings his fiancée’s conservative parents home to meet the flashy pair, the bonds of family are put to the test as the feather boas fly!

This is definitely not the same old song and dance.

It’s rather gaudy…but it’s also rather grand!

With a glorious score of hummable melodies and a dynamite cast featuring the “notorious and dangerous Cagelles,” LA CAGE is an indisputable musical comedy classic… and this extraordinary new version shows you why!

**Please note that Kelsey Grammer and Douglas Hodge will not be performing during the Dallas performances of La Cage Aux Folles.

Contact the DSM Box Office for information about season tickets these shows and for tickets to their current season of fabulous entertainment.

Each week, Concierge Connection adds new and valuable discounts, coupons and deals to our website. We are constantly negotiating with our preferred vendors to provide you with the best dining and entertainment deal in Texas – and also save a little money.

This month, not only do we have new discounts on Texas amusement parks like Fiesta Texas-San Antonio, Bahama Beach Waterpark and Schlitterbahn Water Parks, but we also have several new dining deals.

Press Box Grill in Dallas: Order 1 Entree & Receive 1/2 Off Any Appetizer

Press Box Grill is located in the Historic Wilson Building  in downtown Dallas. This newly renovated sports bar and grill has a 112″ HD 1080p projector screen TV, 17 flat-screen TVs, 36 beers on tap and 40 bottle selections from around the world, a full menu of bar-food favorites, salads, sandwiches, burgers and more.  Also check out their brunch menu which is available on Saturdays and Sundays from 11 am to 2 pm.

Take a look at some of the other Dallas Dining Deals for April offered  on this site. Simply click on the link to download your discount offer (pdf). To find up to date on the latest deals from Concierge Connection, sign up and our new posts will be delivered right to your email inbox!

Iron Cactus: 20% off lunch

Buca di Beppo: $5.00 off

Ferre – Fort Worth: Complimentary Appetizer

Hard Rock Cafe: Complimentary Appetizer

Mercury Chop House – Ft. Worth: 20% off Food

Vertias Wine Room: 1/2 Price Glass of Wine

Some conditions will apply with the use of these coupons, such as: tax and gratuity are not included, only 1 coupon or discount per table.

Whole Foods Market is sponsoring a nation-wide film festival to celebrate Earth Month. The travelling film festival will be showing in 70 cities across the US and the DFW screenings start next week.

The film festival is a collection of six provocative, character-driven films that focus on food, environmental issues and everyday people with a vision of making a world of difference. We are excited to have the film festival come to the DFW metroplex and hope to spark a dialogue about these issues.

All the movies will be shown at the Studio Movie Grills in Plano, Arlington and Dallas with each movie starting at 7:30pm on the scheduled night.  The festival schedule is below and you can read more about the movies and buy tickets at: Do Something Reel Tickets

The six films chosen for the inaugural “Whole Foods Market Do Something Reel” Film Festival support the company’s mission and cover a broad range of provocative topics. They include:

April 19th – Bag It

In this highly entertaining and eye-opening film, filmmaker Suzan Beraza follows Jeb Berrier as he navigates our plastic-reliant world. Jeb is not a radical environmentalist, but an average American who decides to take a closer look at our cultural love affair with plastics. www.bagitmovie.com

April 20th – Lunch Line

This deeply affecting film from filmmakers Mike Graziano and Ernie Park follows six kids from one of the toughest neighborhoods in Chicago as they set out to fix school lunch � and wind up at the White House. Their unlikely journey parallels the dramatic transformation of school lunch from a patchwork of local anti-hunger efforts to a robust national feeding program. www.lunchlinefilm.com

April 21st – On Coal River

A compelling and transcendent narrative on the human costs of coal and strip-mining, this provocative film from filmmakers Francine Cavanaugh and Adams Woods follows the journey of a former coal miner and his neighbors, residents of Coal River Valley in West Virginia, as they transform from so-called victims to fearless and informed experts on mountaintop removal. www.oncoalriver.com

April 26th – Planeat

This visually stunning film from filmmakers Shelley Lee Davis and Or Shlomi tells the story of the scientists, farmers and chefs tackling one of the greatest problems of our age: Western culture’s love affair with meat and dairy. Through an extraordinary personal and mouth-watering culinary journey we discover the wide range of medical and environmental benefits of eating our veggies. www.planeat.tv

April 27th – Urban Roots

Filmmaker Mark MacInnis tells the powerful story of a group of dedicated Detroiters working tirelessly to fulfill their vision for locally grown, sustainably farmed food in a city cut off from real food and limited to processed fast food. This group has taken on the enormous task of changing this reality. www.urbanrootsamerica.com

April 28th – Vanishing of the Bees

Narrated by Oscar-nominated actress Ellen Page, this cautionary tale from filmmakers George Langworthy and Maryam Heinen reveals the mystery of the disappearing bees, and the links to industrial farming and our attitude toward the natural world. Starring in this real-life drama is a commercial bee farmer who sounded the alarm when his bee colonies collapsed and his business was decimated. www.vanishingbees.com

As part of the Festival, Whole Foods Market will also stream the documentary, “Dig It” on www.dosomethingreel.com on Earth Day, April 22. This energetic, call-to-action film features the members of the band Pearl Jam as they participate in tree-planting actions and beautification efforts in New York City, Los Angeles and San Francisco.

For additional information about the festival, a complete schedule of events in each of the 70 markets and details about the grant program, please visit www.dosomethingreel.com

A portion of the proceeds will be used to fund a filmmaker’s grant in partnership with the American Film Institute to continue supporting these types of documentaries.

Celebrate Easter at Victory Tavern on Sunday April 24, 2011 from 11:00 am  to  3:00 pm for a special Easter Brunch Buffet . The specially prepared menu features a selection of Chef Jim’s comfort style menu items, such as Chilled Jumbo Shrimp, Herb-Roasted Colorado Leg of Lamb, Smoked Ham & Broccoli Frittata, Alaskan Halibut, Grand Marnier French Toast, Tavern Hash Brown Casserole, Mini Chocolate Molten Lava Cakes, Coconut Creme Tartlets, and lots more. Victory Tavern also has a great wine list  and craft-made draft beer selection.

View the Full Victory Tavern Easter Brunch Menu (pdf)  The Victory Tavern Easter Brunch is only $22.95 perperson. Bring the whole family – Kids 12 and under eat for half off!

Call now for reservations and make it a special day with Victory Tavern.

Victory Tavern | info@victorytavern.com | 214-432-1900 | victorytavern.com | restaurantworks.com

It’s time to get ready for shorts, tank tops and swimsuits. That means eating right and exercise. But why join a boring old gym when you can try the something new and adventurous – Camp Gladiator.

Camp Gladiator is not a gym, a fitness class or a running club. What they do is get you moving and get you fit. Outside in the elements… running, jumping, crawling, sweating, competing, and  believing with other like-minded individuals, working together to accomplish something for yourself.

Voted Best Boot Camp in Texas

Competitor Magazine, the leading voice in promoting an active lifestyle, conducted polls and Camp Gladiator was voted the Best Boot Camp in Texas. Camp Gladiator is now the largest boot camp in both DFW & Austin and will soon have that distinction in San Antonio. We have quickly become the fastest growing boot camp in Texas. Come find out for yourself what the fuss is all about!

Camp Gladiator starts April 25, 2011 in more than 60 locations all over the Dallas/Fort. Worth area.

Upcoming Camp Dates

CG26: April 25 – May 21

CG27: May 30 – June 25

CG28: July 4 – July 30

CG29: August 8 – September 3

CG30: September 12 – October 8

CG31: October 17 – November 12

CG32: November 21 – December 17

Attend Camp Gladiator for $50 off the regular camp  price.*
The discount code to redeem at campGladaitor.com is: CCITenant
*Offer expires June 2011. For more information:infoDFW@campgladiator.com

Super Bowl XLV made the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex the center of the world’s attention, with lavish parties, star-studded events and celebrities everywhere you looked. We showed the world all of the wonderful entertainment, dining and hospitality options DFW has to offer.

Dallas has no shortage of fine dining restaurants, luxurious hotels and fabulous entertainment. However, not everyone has a rock star’s income. The good news is that it you don’t have to be Kim Kardashian to enjoy the good life in Dallas-Fort Worth.

Fine Dining Deals

Restaurants like  Al Biernat’s, Dallas Chop House and Villa-O were overflowing with celebrities like Aston Kutcher, Demi Moore and Adrien Brody during Super Bowl week. But restaurants can’t survive on big events. They need a steady influx of local customers, which is why many local restaurants offer special dining deals. Even some fine dining restaurant have less expense options.

For instance, restaurants like Al Biernat’s, The Place at Perry’s and The Capital Grille often serve specially priced lunch menus. The items on the lunch menu are generally a smaller portion of items from the dinner menu. You can treat your business clients to wonderful service and a delicious meal these fine dining restaurants at a much lower price.

One of the best kept secrets in Dallas is Monday Customer Appreciation Day at Trece and Villa-O. The popular Uptown Dallas restaurants offer a FREE 2-course meal. That’s right free! Reservations are required, but you will enjoy a fabulous meal from their special menu while soaking up the ambiance.

Lavish Surroundings

Hotel Zaza is often the home to rock stars and other performers when they visit Dallas. Nestled in the fashionable Uptown neighborhood and next to downtown, Hotel Zaza Dallas is a creative mix of warm, Mediterranean elegance and comfortable chic. This boutique hotel offers 152 lavish rooms, including 17 fantastic concept suites, Dragonfly restaurant and the relaxing ZaSpa.

It is easy to pamper yourself like a rock star or treat corporate guests to Texas hospitality while staying at Hotel Zaza, especially when you can upgrade your room for just $1.00. That is the current special when you make a reservation for a regular room at Hotel Zaza. Even the stylish, W Dallas in Victory offers a 40% discount off your second night’s stay.

Star Studded Entertainment

When looking for stars, look no further than the glowing jewel of the Dallas Arts District, the AT & T Performing Arts Center, home of the Margot and Bill Winspear Opera House and the Dee and Charles Wyly Theatre. The Winspear Opera House has been the stage for performances by Billy Crystal, Al Pacino and countless theatrical productions.

The Dallas Symphony Orchestra performs just a few steps away at the Morton Meyerson Symphony Center, features world-renowned musicians. Goldstar, a  membership site  offers  up to 50% off the regular price on tickets for the concerts and other local entertainment.

Due to the recent economy, many restaurants, hotels and entertainment venues are eager to entice new customers by offering special pricing, discounts and other incentives that will let you live the good life, while saving money.

You don’t have to be a Concierge to find out about these types of deals. Our site is loaded with Dallas dining deals and discount coupons for local restaurants, like Ferre – Fort Worth, Hard Rock Cafe, The Capital Grille and Sushi Axiom.

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Springtime is here and time for us to shed our winter skins and put on a bright new color on our fingers and toes. Before I bring out all my  pretty sandals and summer fashions, I like to  have a great manicure and pedicure. If you feel the same, you will love the new services V Spa is offering.

V Spa at Hilton Anatole is excited to announce two new additions to its services: hair threading removal and Shellac nail polish. These beauty techniques are performed by V Spa certified specialists who are trained to provide customers with the ultimate spa experience. Reservations are recommended by calling 214.761.7800 or visit www.vspadallas.com for details.

Pretty Fingers and Toes

Shellac polish is a revolutionary product, developed by Creative Nail Design, and is the latest trend in gel-nail technology. Shellac is applied just like normal nail polish and cured with UV-light to give nails strength, durability, and a noticeable shine. The polish lasts up to 14 days and is the perfect option for a Spring Break manicure that will remain flawless throughout all the fun! Customers can now add this service to their V Spa manicure package for an additional $15.

Eye Brow Threading

Threading is an ancient method of hair removal that uses a thin, twisted cotton thread to roll over problem areas, plucking the hair at root level. The results will leave you feeling soft, smooth, and confident for weeks. Threading is performed by a trained expert at V Spa for the following prices: Eyebrow Design – $25, Eyebrow Cleanup -$20, Lip – $15, Chin – $15, and Full Face – $55.

Make your appointment for a manicure/pedicure at V Spa and put your best foot (hand) forward this Spring!