Arlington Today Magazine

Adam Trent
2018-02-09 20:00 - 22:00 (America/Chicago) | Verizon Theatre
Magic:
Adam Trent
When: Feb. 9
Where: Verizon Theatre (1001 Performance Place, Grand Prairie)
Show time: 8 p.m.
Notes: Trent brings his hits from the Broadway show “The Illusionists,” along with never before seen material. This is an immersive entertainment extravaganza of magic, comedy, and music perfect for the entire family.
For more: verizontheatre.com

February Arlington on Tap
2018-02-13 18:00 - 20:00 | Gilligan’s Bar and Grill
O.K. Carter up next at Arlington on Tap with Great Women of Arlington.
Author, historian and raconteur O.K. Carter will provide February’s Arlington on Tap attendees a humorous preview of a new chapter to the third edition of his award-winning city history – Caddos, Cotton and Cowboys: Essays on Arlington.
The topic and the new chapter: Great Women of Arlington.
The time and place: 6 p.m. Feb. 13, Gilligan’s Bar and Grill (the saloon), 400 E. Abram St.
“Think of it as a sort of warmup for Valentine’s Day, since Tap will be Feb. 13,” Carter said.
Though the first two editions of Carter’s book were in the conventional print and paper mode, the third edition will be an Amazon e-book – and also considerably less costly. It will be available later this year.
“Though I’m personally a fan of traditional page-turner book formats, it’s a digital world,” Carter said. “This third edition also provides an opportunity to update quite a few chapters of the book, there being a number of pivotal changes in city politics, economics, culture and population trends. I’ve also never bought into the “it’s a man’s world” mindset and this chapter on some of the remarkable women so critical to Arlington’s evolution is a reflection on that reality and should have been included in the original version.”

Symphony Arlington presents Scott Stratten Trombone
2018-02-15 19:30 - 22:00
MUSIC:
Symphony Arlington presents Scott Stratten Trombone
When: Feb. 15
Where: Arlington Music Hall (224 N. Center St.)
Show time: 7:30 p.m.
Notes: Stratten and the symphony will perform Grondahl’ “Concerto for Trombone and Orchestra,” Cimarosa’s “Overture to II Matrimonio Segreto” and Capps’ “Music for a Western.” Plus, the night will feature the Annual Movie Scores Quiz.
For more: symphonyarlington.org

Alan Jackson
2018-02-16 19:30 - 22:00 | Verizon Theatre
Music:
Alan Jackson
When: Feb. 16
Where: Verizon Theatre (1001 Performance Place, Grand Prairie)
Show time: 7:30 p.m.
Notes: Jackson is one of the most successful and respected singer-songwriters in music. He is in the elite company of Paul McCartney and John Lennon among songwriters who’ve written more than 20 songs that they’ve recorded and taken to the top of the charts.
For more: verizontheatre.com

DreamWorks Shrek Jr.: The Musical
2018-02-23 19:30 - 2018-03-11 19:30 | Theatre Arlington
Theater:
DreamWorks Shrek Jr.: The Musical
When: Feb. 23 – March 11
Where: Theatre Arlington (305 W. Main St.)
Show times: 7:30 p.m. on Friday; 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. on Saturday; 2 p.m. on Sunday
Notes: Everyone’s favorite ogre, Shrek, leads a cast of fairytale misfits on an adventure to rescue a princess and find true acceptance.
For more: theatrearlington.org

Mercy Me
2018-02-24 20:00 | Verizon Theatre
Music:
Mercy Me
When: Feb. 24
Where: Verizon Theatre (1001 Performance Place, Grand Prairie)
Show time: 8 p.m.
Notes: One of contemporary Christian music’s most beloved groups, MercyMe scored two nods for the upcoming 60th Annual GRAMMY Awards®.
For more: verizontheatre.com

March Arlington on Tap
2018-03-13 18:00 - 20:00 | Hooligan’s Bar
Next at Arlington on Tap: THE answer
Dr. Bill Coppola, president of Arlington’s Southeast Tarrant County College
campus, makes his debut at the downtown lecture series and happy hour Arlington
on Tap March 13 with a tantalizing topic:
The talk: Community Colleges: THE answer.
The place and time, March 13 (a Tuesday), 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Hooligan’s Bar
in downtown Arlington, 310 E. Abram St.
“Even President Trump has been chiming in lately about the role of
community colleges in developing a skilled workforce, but I Coppola has been a
regional and national leader on that particular topic for a couple of decades,” said
Mark Joeckel, a founder of Arlington on Tap along with former Arlington Star-
Telegram Publisher O.K. Carter.
Before joining TCC, Coppola worked with both Lone Star College and
Dallas County Community College. He’s a former recipient of the Innovator of the
Year Award in higher education, as well as the winner of the national Excellence
in Teaching Award.
Carter, himself a former TCC trustee, said far too few people were
acquainted with community college advantages, ranging from early enrollment and
credit while still in high school to access to a multitude of well-paying vocational
jobs through either certification or a two-year associate’s degree.
“Both parents and their children can saddle themselves with enormous debt
in the tens of thousands of dollars even if they’re attending a conventional four-
year public college or university,” Carter said. “By contrast it’s entirely possible to
attend a fully-accredited community college full time with tuition and books for a
thousand bucks a semester, so it makes dollars and sense to attend a community
college first, even if the idea is to eventually transfer to a four-year college.
“We also live in a workforce environment where constant retraining is often
necessary even for older member, sometimes just requiring a course or two – or a
certification — to cash in on job opportunities with higher pay. So, Coppola is
correct – community colleges are the affordable, accessible answer to a lot of
career dilemmas.”
Coppola will deliver what he promises will be a “scintillating” review of the
possibilities in 30 minutes or less.
Arlington on Tap sessions are free, no RSVP required. Sponsors include the
Arlington Historical Society, Arlington Proud and Arlington Today Magazine.

Live Acoustic with Jesse Jennings & Friends
2018-04-01 19:00 - 2018-04-29 22:00 | Fat Daddy’s Sports & Spirits Cafe
Music: Live Acoustic with Jesse Jennings & Friends
When: April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Where: Fat Daddy’s Sports & Spirits Cafe (781 W. Debbie Lane, Mansfield)
Show time: 7 p.m.
Notes: Jesse Jennings, originally from Dublin, Texas, is a singer, songwriter and musician based in Fort Worth. His lyrics are reflections of his personal experiences: love, loss, heartache, small town life, life on the road and more.
For more: fatdaddyslive.com

Red
2018-04-01 19:30 - 2018-04-11 14:00 | Theatre Arlington
Theater: Red
When: April 1-11
Where: Theatre Arlington (305 W. Main St.)
Show times: 7:30 p.m. on Thursday; 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday; 2 p.m. on Sunday
Notes: Winner of six Tony Awards, including Best Play, Red is a raw and provocative portrait of an artist’s ambition and vulnerability that brings to light the meaning of art, integrity, commerce and audience.
For more: theatrearlington.org

Planetarium shows
2018-04-03 08:00 - 2018-04-30 17:00 | UTA Planetarium
Planetarium shows
When: April 3-30 (Tuesdays-Saturdays)
Where: UTA Planetarium (700 Planetarium Place)
Time: Check website for show times
In a nutshell: UTA Planetarium is one of the three largest planetariums in the State of Texas. With its 60-foot dome projection surface, fully digital projection system and advanced software, UTA Planetarium provides its visitors views of realistic night sky, the Solar System, stars, and distant galaxies complemented with Dolby surround sound.
For more: uta.edu/planetarium

Live Trivia with the Pub Guys
2018-04-04 19:00 - 2018-04-25 22:00 | World of Beer
Trivia: Live Trivia with the Pub Guys
When: April 4, 11, 18, 25
Where: World of Beer (5005 S. Cooper St.)
Show time: 7 p.m.
Notes: Bring your smart friends for the trivia and your rich friends for the tab.
For more: worldofbeer.com/locations/Arlington

Texas Rangers baseball
2018-04-06 08:00 - 2018-04-25 17:00 | Globe Life Park
Texas Rangers baseball
When: April 6-11, 20-25
Where: Globe Life Park
Time: Check website for game times
In a nutshell: Your Texas Rangers will host four series this month: the Toronto Blue Jays (April 6-8), the Los Angeles Angels (April 9-11), the Seattle Mariners (April 20-22) and the Oakland A’s (April 23-25).
For more: mlb.com/rangers

Arlington Music Hall Concerts
2018-04-06 19:30 - 2018-04-28 22:00 | Arlington Music Hall
Music: Arlington Music Hall Concerts
When: April 6, 7, 11, 13, 14, 21, 26, 27, 28
Where: Arlington Music Hall (224 N. Center St.)
Show times: 7:30 p.m.
Notes: This month’s featured performers/performances include Jimmy Fortune (April 6), Chronicles of Love: Chante Moore and Friends (April 7), Rhonda Vincent (April 11), Tracy Bird (April 13), KISS Alike: The Ultimate Tribute to KISS (at 8 p.m. on April 14), Bill Anderson with opening acts Burk Collins and Joyce Marek (April 21), Seven Bridges: The Ultimate Eagles Experience (April 26), Arrival from Sweden: The Music of ABBA (April 27) and Donnie Edwards: An Authentic Heart & Soul Tribute to the King (April 28).
For more: arlingtonmusichall.net

There’s a lot to like at The LOT Downtown
2018-04-07 19:00 - 2018-04-28 22:00 | 108 S. Main St.
The LOT Downtown, Mansfield’s celebrated music and entertainment venue, opens its 2018 season this month with four concerts, starting with The Tejas Brothers with Apolonio Romero Jr. performing at 7 p.m. on April 7.
On April 14, Giulia Millanta with Jackson Christenberry will be the featured acts. The Tony Rodriguez Band and Steve Douthit will play on April 21, and the April 28 show will feature Lady Diamond & The Ruff Rubies.
The LOT Downtown, located at 108 S. Main St. in Mansfield, will continue to host music and other entertainment throughout the summer. Many shows are free to the public.
For more: thelotdowntown.com.

Methodist Mansfield Medical Center Offers High School Athletes
2018-04-14 09:00 - 2018-06-02 12:00
Methodist Mansfield Medical Center Offers High School Athletes
UIL Athletic Physicals and Free Heart Screenings
Echocardiograms can detect heart anomalies in teenage athletes
Mansfield Independent School District (MISD), Midlothian Independent School District, and South Grand Prairie High School Athletic Departments are partnering with Methodist Mansfield Medical Center to offer UIL sports physicals to middle and high school student athletes. Physicals and echocardiograms will take place at the following locations.
Mansfield ISD – Methodist Mansfield Medical Center – April 14, 2018 – 9 a.m. – Noon
Midlothian ISD – Heritage High School, Midlothian – May 19, 2018 – 9 a.m. – Noon
S. Grand Prairie HS – Methodist Convenient Care Clinic – June 2, 2018 – 9 a.m. – Noon
The hospital will also offer free, optional echocardiogram screenings at each location with an appointment. During an echocardiogram, an ultrasound is used to examine the heart, so physicians can detect potential abnormalities or other cardiovascular conditions that may affect student athletes. This echocardiogram test has saved 13 lives in the nine years the hospital has offered them.
The sports physicals and echocardiogram screenings will be performed by volunteer nurses, allied health professionals, and independently practicing physicians from Methodist Mansfield. Sports echos will be led by Alan Taylor, MD, and Levi Rice, DO, cardiologist on the medial staff at Methodist Mansfield. Jeff McDaniel, MD, and Juan Gavalda, MD, will lead the team of physicians in performing the sports physicals.
To register for sports physical or echocardiograms go to https://www.methodisthealthsystem.org/sports-physicals-sign-up/. Appointments are on a first come/first serve basis. Don’t delay sign up today.
“This is an incredible opportunity for our student athletes to have a quality physical exam,” said Mansfield ISD Athletic Director Philip O’Neal. “The generous donations of time and equipment many of our students will have access to comprehensive tests.”
“Our goal is to provide a quality UIL physical exam to ensure all of our athletes can compete safely,” said MISD District Athletic Trainer Andy Starnes.
Parents of middle school and high school student athletes who wish to participate in the echocardiogram screening must complete a medical history questionnaire and sign medical releases prior to the screening. The forms are available from the school’s athletic directors or on the website.
Echocardiogram screenings will be offered on a first come, first served basis and will be conducted by appointment only by https://www.methodisthealthsystem.org/sports-physicals-sign-up/
Parents must accompany their teens during this painless, non-invasive test.
The sports physical is not intended to replace a student’s regular physical exam with their primary care physician, but it will meet UIL requirements to medically clear students before they can participate in any organized sports activity. The echocardiogram procedure is a screening exam and does not rule out all heart-related causes of illness.
The Methodist Mansfield sports physicals and echocardiogram community outreach program was honored with both a 2018 Fort Worth Business Press Healthcare Hero Award and a 2017 D CEO Excellence in Healthcare Award.
About Methodist Health System
Guided by the founding principles of life, learning, and compassion, Dallas-based Methodist Health System (Methodist) provides quality, integrated health care to improve and save the lives of individuals and families throughout North Texas. Ten hospitals proudly carry the Methodist Health System brand, as owners or through affiliation. More than two dozen Methodist Family Health Centers and Medical Groups are among the facilities served by the nonprofit Methodist Health System, which is affiliated by covenant with the North Texas Conference of the United Methodist Church. Recognized by Modern Healthcare as one of the fastest-growing health systems in America, Methodist continues to add facilities and services to enhance patient care along the entire continuum. Additional information is available at MethodistHealthSystem.org. Connect through Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter at MethodistHealthSystem.org/SocialMedia.

Symphony Arlington’s Mahler Symphony No. 1 in D Major
2018-04-19 19:30 - 22:00 | Arlington Music Hall
Music: Symphony Arlington’s Mahler Symphony No. 1 in D Major
When: April 19
Where: Arlington Music Hall (224 N. Center St.)
Show time: 7:30 p.m.
Notes: In addition to the classical Mahler work, the symphony also will play Strauss’ Der Rosenkavalier Waltz Sequence No. 1.
For more: symphonyarlington.org

Music and more are on tap in Grand Prairie
2018-04-20 08:00 - 2018-04-22 17:00 | 200 block of W. Main Street
The City of Grand Prairie Parks, Arts & Recreation Department will host the seventh Annual Main Street Fest April 20-22 on the 200 block of W. Main Street and surrounding areas. The festival, with free parking and admission, will celebrate the fun, festive, family atmosphere of Grand Prairie with live music featuring Texas country singer songwriters, hip-hop, contemporary, today’s hits and more.
The festival will also feature carnival rides, arts and crafts vendors, business expo vendors, four entertainment stages, food and beer gardens, and a KIDZONE.
For more: mainstreetfest.com.

DFW Craft Beer & Golf Fest
2018-04-20 09:00 - 2018-04-22 00:00 | Golf Center of Arlington
DFW Craft Beer & Golf Fest
When: April 20-22
Where: Golf Center of Arlington (1301 N.E. Green Oaks Blvd.)
Time: 9 a.m.- midnight
In a nutshell: The inaugural DFW Craft Beer and Golf Festival will bring DFW premier craft beer brands and cider companies combined with many golf attractions and contests to entertain golfers and non golfers alike. Grilled food and snacks will be on site, and there will be beer tasting, live music and a kids’ park.
For more: golfcenterofarlington.com

annual small paintings sale
2018-04-20 12:00 - 15:00 | Studio Arts Center, UTA
The University of Texas in Arlington is having an annual small paintings sale. It will be held on Friday April 20th, 2018 from 12pm-3pm at the Studio Arts Center, UTA Room 122. Address: 810 S Davis St in Arlington, TX 76019. Anyone who is interested in purchasing or viewing small paintings by the painting students at UTA is welcome!

Walk To Cure Arthritis
2018-04-21 08:00 - 12:00 | Levitt Pavilion, 100 W. Abram St. , Arlington, TX, 76010, United States
5K Walk to raise funds and awareness for arthritis, the leading cause of disability in the country, affecting 1 in 4, including 300,000 children. Dog Friendly, Kid’s Zone, Music, Food, Prizes and More!

Viridian Artisan Market
2018-04-21 08:00 - 13:00 | Overlook Park at Viridian
Viridian Artisan Market
When: April 21
Where: Overlook Park at Viridian (1210 Viridian Park Lane)
Time: 8 a.m.-1 p.m.
In a nutshell: The Mother Earth-themed market will feature an array of artisanal products for sale, as well as a composting class, goat yoga for charity and an opportunity for kids to make their own pine cone bird feeder. In addition, there will be a cardboard regatta, face painting, a bounce house, hot dogs and sweet treats.
For more: 817-200-6543

Timeless Concerts: Evening in Italy
2018-04-21 20:00 - 22:30 | Arlington Museum of Art
Music: Timeless Concerts: Evening in Italy
When: April 21
Where: Arlington Museum of Art (201 W. Main St.)
Show time: 8 p.m.
Notes: Puccini, Vivaldi and other Italian favorites – and the works of a lesser known composer, Amilcare Zanella – will be part of the fare at this concert, presented by Timeless Concerts. Performers include the Chenoweth-Kang-Hood trio, Judith Rodriguez and Sergio Cepeda. Following the concert there will be a post-concert party with a dessert/fruit/cheese buffet and a pianist who will take requests.
For more: timelessconcerts.com

NFL Draft is coming to town this month
2018-04-26 08:00 - 2018-04-28 17:00 | AT&T Stadium
If you thought the National Football League was just an autumn pastime, think again. This month – specifically from April 26-28 – the NFL’s second-biggest event, the player draft, will be held at AT&T Stadium before what will likely be the largest crowd ever to witness the league’s selection process.
How big will this year’s draft be? In late February, more than 100,000 fans had signed up for a chance to view the event. That’s the highest number of registrations over a three-day period in draft history.
Fans who registered at NFL.com/FanMobilePass were entered into a free lottery to win seated tickets inside the NFL Draft Theater at the Stadium.
Those lucky enough to get seats will be party to a three-day process that can help teams’ prospects for improvement over the coming season and years. One example of the kind of boon a smart selection can represent is Philadelphia Eagle quarterback Carson Wentz, taken with the first selection in the 2016 draft. Last year, he helped put the Eagles into a contending position before being injured late in the season, and then watched as his team claimed the championship a few weeks later.
The Dallas Cowboys are the first NFL team to host a draft from a stadium.
Arlington is making the event a “team sport,” as residents, police, utilities and the fire department have been planning for more than a year to make the draft a seamless success. Off-duty Arlington police officers will work the event. The department will work with city and Arlington Police engineers to come up with traffic plans to handle the demand on infrastructure, as well as use social media and other communication methods with the road navigation application Waze and event coordinators to communicate to attendees where to go.

Viridian Campout and Bio Blitz
2018-04-27 - 2018-04-28 | Overlook Park
Viridian Campout and Bio Blitz
When: April 27-28
Where: Overlook Park (1210 Viridian Park Lane)
Time: 6 p.m.
In a nutshell: This event features a campout with s’mores, nature stories and more. Bio Blitz gets underway at 8 a.m. the following day. Activities include a meet and greet with interesting animals and a look at fossils discovered within the community.
For more: viridiandfw.com

Earth Day Mansfield
2018-04-28 10:00 - 16:00 | 620 S. Wisteria St., Mansfield
Earth Day Mansfield
When: April 28
Where: 620 S. Wisteria St., Mansfield
Time: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
In a nutshell: This event, which focuses on the environment, will feature a children’s area, a kids’ fishing tournament, a rain barrel auction, music, dancers, natural product vendors, tiny house and smart car displays, environmental education, food trucks, beverages and more. The event is presented by Keep Mansfield Beautiful and Mansfield Water Utilities.
For more: 817-975-3197

Concerts/Events at Levitt Pavilion Arlington
2018-05-01 19:00 - 2018-05-27 22:30 | Levitt Pavilion Arlington
Concerts/Events at Levitt Pavilion Arlington
When: May 1-5, 9, 18-20, 25-27
Where: Levitt Pavilion (100 W. Abram St.)
Show time: Check website for show times
Notes: AISD Elementary School Choirs (May 1, 3), Ousley Junior High Orchestra (May 2), Sam Houston High School Mariachi Band (May 4), DFW Kidney Walk (May 5), All-city Worship with Harvest America (May 9), Ray Wylie Hubbard (May 18), Pure Prairie League (May 19), Ruthie Foster (May 20), The Stray Cat Lee Rocker (May 25), Hays Carll (May 26) and Jay Perez and The Band (May 27).
For more: levittpavilionarlington.org

Maverick Dance Co. to present VIA DANCE
2018-05-04 20:00 - 2018-05-06 20:00 | Mainstage Theatre
Maverick Dance Company will present VIA DANCE, a collection of progressive dance works directed by Amanda Jackson and Meredith Knight, on May 4-6 at the Mainstage Theatre in the Fine Arts Building (700 Greek Row Drive).
The Friday and Saturday performances will begin at 8 p.m. The Sunday performance will be at 2:30 p.m.
The concert title is based on a perspective that through dance, we can communicate what is often challenging to put into words – that dance can simultaneously speak many languages and connect us on a visceral level.
For more: alturl.com/p8ag4.

Concerts/Events at The Lot Downtown
2018-05-05 19:00 - 2018-05-26 19:00 | The Lot Downtown
Concerts/Events at The Lot Downtown
When: May 5, 11, 12, 19, 25, 26
Where: The Lot Downtown (110 S. Main St., Mansfield)
Show time: Check website for show times.
Notes: Breaking Bad Co. with The Pontiax (May 5), Movie Night: “Perfect Pitch 3” (May 11), Brittany Oviedo with The Lawless (May 12), McAllister (May 19), Movie Night: “American Folk” (May 25) and Grupo Stampede (May 26).
For more: thelotdowntown.com

Trivia Tuesdays
2018-05-08 19:00 - 2018-05-29 21:30 | Mellow Mushroom
Trivia Tuesdays
When: May 8, 15, 22, 29
Where: Mellow Mushroom (200 N. Center St.)
Show time: 7 p.m.
Notes: Prizes include a $30 gift card for first place, a $15 gift card for second place and a $10 gift card for third place.
For more: 817-274-7173

Todrick Hall to perform at Verizon Theatre
2018-05-10 19:30 - 22:00 | Verizon Theatre
Youtube sensation and Texan Todrick Hall, whose list of accomplishments includes appearances on “American Idol” and a hit video “The Wizard of Ahhhs featuring Pentatonix,” will perform his musical creation “Straight Outta Oz” at 7:30 p.m. on May 10 at Verizon Theatre.
Watch as Hall and his talented crew tell the tale of Hall’s adventures from his small town in Texas to the big Emerald City lights of “Oz Angeles” via 20 original songs he composed and arranged.
For more: verizontheatre.com.
