Arlington Today Magazine

Texas Rangers baseball
2019-07-01 08:00 - 2019-07-31 17:00 (America/Chicago)
When: July 1-4, 11-14, 16-17, 30-31
Where: Globe Life Park
Time: Check website for game times
In a nutshell: Your Texas Rangers will continue their quest to make the 2019 American League playoffs by hosting the following series this month: the Los Angeles Angels (July 1-4), the Houston Astros (July 11-14), the Arizona Diamondbacks (July 16-17) and the Seattle Mariners (July 30-31).
For more: texasrangers.com

Against All Odds
2019-07-01 08:00 - 2019-09-15 17:00
Where: Arlington Museum of Art
Time: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Tuesday-Saturday; 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. on Sunday
In a nutshell: Combining colorful, bold lines of cartoons with the raw energy of Art Brut artists like Jean DuBuffet, Haring developed a distinct pop-graffiti aesthetic centered on fluid, bold outlines against a dense, rhythmic overspread of iconic pop art imagery. Haring explored social themes, which were emblematic of his time, such as exploitation, consumerism, social discrimination, drug abuse and the HIV/AIDS crisis.
For more: arlingtonmusem.org

Donray Traveling Exhibits
2019-07-01 08:00 - 2019-12-31 17:00
Where: Arlington Museum of Art
Time: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Tuesday-Saturday; 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. on Sunday
In a nutshell: This exhibit demonstrates the majesty of the Western American landscape. Donray’s technique captures the beauty of the natural world while commenting on the silent danger that exists out in the open, secluded space. The cacti and other flora pierce the landscape in dramatic style. This exhibit includes 30 paintings and pastels.
For more: arlingtonmusem.org

Light Up Arlington
2019-07-03
Arlington’s annual Fourth of July festival featuring live entertainment, fun for the kids, food and general vendors, and a ginormous fireworks display right in the middle of Downtown Arlington.

Arlington 4th of July Parade
2019-07-04 09:00 - 11:00
The 4th of July Parade is the oldest, longest running event in Arlington.
Started in 1965 by citizen Dottie Lynn and Church Women United, it was composed of primarily youth on red, white and blue-decorated bicycles, pedaling around Randol Mill Park.
It eventually became too large for the park path and has evolved into a two-mile, high-spirited, curb-to-curb ribbon of red, white and blue with 150 entries that rolls through downtown and UTA’s College Park District to the beat of patriotic music played by all six Arlington high schools and a variety of other musical entries.
Professionally-built floats as well as small entries designed and created by businesses, organizations, churches and youth groups also now part of the event that attracts some 75,000 spectators each year, many of whom pitch tents on the route the night before to assure they have a good place to view the two-hour patriotic pageant.
Many homeowners along the route have a tradition of hosting parade parties on their porches and lawns. And one senior citizen, who says she has seen every parade but one, rents her former home on Center St. but requires that its renters allow her to sit on its front porch once a year – just for the parade.
The parade is organized and staged by the all-volunteer non-profit organization, the Arlington 4th of July Association, that depends solely on sponsorships for funding.
Organizers say they have seen the technology for watching the parade make quantum leaps in the past 50 years. It is not only broadcast live on the Arlington Independent School District’s AISD-TV station but also streamed live on its website. It is also streamed live on radio stations by station announcers who broadcast their shows from the parade.
Spectators and entrants text about their parade experience and the entries before, during and after the parade and tweet information and photos via Twitter and post photos on Instagram.
The parade has a website and Facebook page and is active on Twitter and Instagram.
Many spectators claim to have seen all 50 parades. Udell Bell, owner of The Bedroom Shoppe, has entered 34. The Knights of Columbus hold the record for having been in all 50.

Concerts at Texas Live!
2019-07-05 08:00 - 2019-07-31 17:00
This month’s schedule includes the following performers/events: Rebel Yell (at 9:30 p.m. on July 5 at Live! Arena), Cheap Trickster & Fleetwood X (at 9:30 p.m. on July 12 at Live! Arena), Squeezebox Bandits (at 5 p.m. and at 8 p.m. on July 13 at Troy’s), Testify (at 9:30 p.m. on July 13 at Live! Arena), Keith Mitchell Band (at 9:30 p.m. on July 19 at Live! Arena), Miller Lite Hot Country Nights: Aaron Watson (at 8 p.m. on July 20 at Arlington Backyard), Steve Helms (at 8 p.m. at Troy’s) and The Dick Beldings (at 9:30 p.m. on July 20 at Live! Arena).
For more: texas-live.com

Concerts at Levitt Pavilion Arlington
2019-07-05 08:00 - 2019-07-31 17:00
This month’s schedule includes the following performers/events: Blue Water Highway (at 8:30 p.m. on July 5), Zane Williams (at 8:30 p.m. on July 6), KatsüK (at 8:30 p.m. on July 8), Tameca Jones (at 8:30 p.m. on July 12), Dalton Domino (at 8:30 p.m. on July 13), Walt Wilkins & the Mystiqueros (at 8:30 p.m. on July 14), Del Castillo (at 8:30 p.m. on July 19), Adam Hood (8:30 p.m. on July 20) and Nakia & the Blues Grifters (8:30 p.m. on July 21).
For more: levittarlington.org

At viridian this month: Great Outdoors Camps (and sailing, to boot)
2019-07-08 08:00 - 2019-07-31 17:00
Viridian will host three segments of its Great Outdoor Camp for children (ages 5-12) this month at Elzie Odom Recreation Center.
GO Back in Time will be held July 8-12 (with a field trip to Cinemark Tinseltown to see “Toy Story 4”). GO Explore will be held July 15-19 (with a field trip called “Crayola Experience”). GO Discover will be held July 22-26 (with a field trip to Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park).
Youngsters who attend The Great Outdoor Camps experience programs packed with outdoor education, as well as activities such as swimming, archery, learning to kayak and sail (weather permitting) and exciting field trips.
Speaking of sailing, a pair of Youth Sailing Camps at Viridian Sailing Center are also on tap this month. The sailing center provides a supportive environment for youth to learn and participate in sailing. The camp includes land-based and on-the-water education in Optimist training sailboats.
There will be camps from 8 a.m-noon for children ages 8-12 and from 3-6 p.m. for youths age 13-17 on July 15-19 and on July 22-26. The camps are open to participants of all skill levels; instructors will teach the young sailors boat and safety skills as part of the camps.
For more information on all summer camps at viridian, visit viridiandfw.com.

Concerts at The Theatre at Grand Prairie
2019-07-10 08:00 - 17:00
This month’s schedule includes the following performers/events: Groove Fest II – Teddy Riley & Friends (at 8 p.m. on July 13) and
2019 MONSTA X WORLD TOUR “WE ARE HERE” (at 9 p.m. on July 25).
For more: theatregp.com

Get ready to laugh: D.L. Hughley in concert
2019-07-11 08:00 - 2019-07-14 17:00
Stand-up comedian/actor D.L. Hughley will perform on July 11-14 at The Improv Comedy Theater & Restaurant (309 Curtis Mathes Way, #147). Show time is 8 p.m. on Thursday, 7:30 p.m. and 9:45 p.m. on Friday, 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. on Saturday and 7:30 p.m. on Sunday.
Hughley starred on the drama series “Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip” and is one of the more popular comics going.
For more: improvarlington.com.

Concerts at Arlington Music Hall
2019-07-12 08:00 - 2019-07-31 17:00
This month’s schedule includes the following performers/events: Santana and The Allman Brothers Tribute (at 9 p.m. on July 12), Leather and Lace Presents: Once upon a Temptress Fairytale (at 8 p.m. on July 13), John Conlee (at 7:30 p.m. on July 18), CC Top ZZ Top Tribute (at 7:30 p.m. on July 19), Bee Gees Gold Tribute (at 8 p.m. on July 20), Sandy Vee Anderson is Dolly (at 7:30 p.m. on July 25), Johnny Lee (at 8 p.m. on July 26) and Champions of Magic Summer Spectacular (at 7 p.m. on July 27).
For more: arlingtonmusichall.net

Timeless Concerts: Casual Night at the Museum!Come as you are – shorts or sundresses, jeans or moo moos – this concert will be totally casual! There will be no specific theme of music; nearly anything goes! For more: timelessconcerts.com
2019-07-20 20:00 - 22:00
Come as you are – shorts or sundresses, jeans or moo moos – this concert will be totally casual! There will be no specific theme of music; nearly anything goes!
For more: timelessconcerts.com

ICC Soccer: Chivas de Guadalajara vs. Atletico de Madrid
2019-07-23 20:00
Where: Globe Life Park
Time: 8 p.m.
In a nutshell: The International Champions Cup comes to Arlington as these two international teams square off at Globe Life Park.
For more: internationalchampionscup.com

Galactic Swag Expo 2019
2019-07-27 10:00 - 2019-07-28 17:00
Where: Esports Stadium Arlington (1200 Ballpark Way)
Time: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. on Saturday; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Sunday
In a nutshell: Galactic Swag Expo is a family friendly celebration of Sci-Fi & Fantasy Movies, Electronic Gaming, Pop Culture, Cosplay and Makers. The two-day event will feature full-scale movie Sci-Fi spacecraft and vehicle exhibits, autograph sessions, cosplay competitions and special events.
For more: galacticswagexpo.com

Planetarium shows
2019-09-01 - 2019-09-30
Where: The Planetarium at UT Arlington (700 Planetarium Place)
Time: Check website for show times
In a nutshell: With a 60-foot-diameter dome and its state-of-the art Digistar 5 DLP Projection system, The Planetarium at UT Arlington is one of the largest and most sophisticated in the state of Texas. The Digistar 5 system can project stars, planets, galaxies and virtually anything else onto the dome.

Keith Haring’s ‘Against All Odds’ art exhibit
2019-09-01 - 2019-09-15
Where: Arlington Museum of Art
Time: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Tuesday-Saturday; 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. on Sunday
In a nutshell: Haring’s art explores social themes emblematic of his time, such as exploitation, consumerism, social discrimination, drug use and the HIV/AIDS crisis.

Arlington Conservation Council Monthly Meeting
2019-09-04 19:00 - 21:00
September 4, 2019
Jeremy Priest, Arlington Forester
“Urban Forestry In Arlington, Texas”
Note this meeting will be held at 7pm at the Fielder House, 1616 W Abram St, Arlington, TX 76013
Jeremy Priest
Jeremy Priest Is Originally From Whitehouse, TX, Which Is Just Outside Of Tyler In East Texas. He Received His Bachelors In Forest Range Management And A Masters In Forestry Both From Stephen F. Austin In Nacogdoches. For His Masters Degree He Researched Pine Plantations Growing On Reclaimed Minelands In East Texas And Has Published 3 Peer Reviewed Journal Articles. After He Graduated In 2015, He Worked For The Federal Government In Nevada For The Bureau Of Land Management As A Research Associate And Worked On A Lot Of Different Projects Over The 13 Million Acre Region They Managed. In 2016 He Moved Back To Texas And Began Working For The City Of Arlington In August Of 2016.

Downtown Arlington "Come Together" Annual Meeting Reception
2019-09-05 16:30 - 19:00
Join Downtown Arlington September 5th at the Arlington Music Hall from 4:30-7:00pm as we celebrate the community’s beautiful dreamers, imagination, and progress at our Downtown Arlington Annual Meeting Reception.

Concerts at Texas Live!
2019-09-06 - 2019-09-28
Where: Texas Live!
Show times: See below
Notes: This month’s schedule includes the following performers/events: Rebel Yell (9:30 p.m. on Sept. 6 at Live! Arena), Incognito All Stars (10 p.m. on Sept. 13 at Live! Arena), Graceland Ninjaz (9:30 p.m. on Sept. 14 at Live! Arena), Throwback Parties: Infinite Journey (7 p.m. on Sept. 20 at Live! Arena), Miller Lite Hot Country Nights: Eli Young Band (8 p.m. on Sept. 20 at Arlington Backyard), Kill ‘Em All (9:30 p.m. on Sept. 27 at Live! Arena) and Steve Helms (9 p.m. on Sept. 28 at Troy’s).

Concerts at Arlington Music Hall
2019-09-06 - 2019-09-28
Where: Arlington Music Hall (224 N. Center St.)
Show times: See below
Notes: This month’s schedule includes the following performers/events: John Schneider (7:30 p.m. on Sept. 6), Felix Cavaliere’s Rascals (8 p.m. on Sept. 12), FREEDOM – A George Michael Legacy featuring Jayden Frost (8 p.m. on Sept. 13), Al Joslin-Elvis Tribute Show (2 p.m. on Sept. 14), Crystal Gayle (7:30 p.m. on Sept. 14), Sons of the Pioneers-Celebrating 85 Years! (8 p.m. on Sept. 19), Frame4Frame presents The Soul Patrol Tour featuring Blake Aaron, Larry Braggs & Tom Braxton (8 p.m. on Sept. 20), A Tribute to James Taylor, Carole King & Carly Simon (2 p.m. on Sept. 21), Sara Evans (7:30 p.m. on Sept. 21), Frame4Frame presents Joe McBride and The Texas Rhythm Club (7:30 p.m. on Sept. 22), Little Steven Van Zandt & The Disciples of Soul (8 p.m. on Sept. 25), The Oak Ridge Boys (8 p.m. on Sept. 27) and Haggard & Haggard – Ben & Noel Tribute to our Father (7:30 p.m. on Sept. 28).

Concerts at Levitt Pavilion Arlington
2019-09-06 - 2019-09-29
Where: Levitt Pavilion (100 W. Abram St.)
Show times: See below
Notes: The fall schedule at Levitt Pavilion Arlington will feature the following performers/events: Deep Blue Something (8 p.m. on Sept. 6), Lee Roy Parnell (8 p.m. on Sept. 8), Rathmore (8 p.m. on Sept. 9), Prophets and Outlaws (8 p.m. on Sept. 13), Zane Williams (8 p.m. on Sept. 14), Los Garcia Brothers (8 p.m. on Sept. 15), Arlington Gives! with Daphne Willis (6:30 p.m. on Sept. 19), Flow Tribe (8 p.m. on Sept. 20), Spyder Pop Showcase (8 p.m. on Sept. 21), Montopolis: The Legend of Big Bend (8 p.m. on Sept. 22), The Peterson Brothers (8 p.m. on Sept. 27), Eleven Hundred Springs (8 p.m. on Sept. 28) and Quamon Fowler & the UTA Jazz Orchestra (8 p.m. on Sept. 29)

Wizards & Wands Bar Crawl
2019-09-06 12:00 - 21:30
Wizards and Witches, grab your robes and wands and transport yourself to Texas Live! because the Wizards & Wands Bar Crawl will commence on Friday, September 6th!
Wear your wizardly attire and enjoy access to 6 bars, wizard themed swag, a souvenir cup, and drink specials.
Join us as we combine Wizardry and booze for an utterly magical mixture that you won’t want to miss!

Click the link to apparate to the event page before tickets run out!

Events at The LOT Downtown: "Footloose"
2019-09-07
Where: The LOT Downtown (110 S Main St., Mansfield)
Show times: See below
Notes: The fall schedule at The LOT Downtown will feature two events this month: a showing of the movie “Footloose”

Eddy Peach Scholarship Benefit Concert
2019-09-07 17:30 - 22:30
The Arlington Athletics Hall of Honor Foundation presents the Eddy Peach Scholarship Benefit Concert. This outstanding event will benefit the Eddy Peach Scholarship awarded to six (6) Arlington ISD graduating student-athletes.
The evening will consist of a silent auction, great music, and entertainment. Karon Chapa and Jimmy Pitstick, Lance Brown, Jack Barksdale, Robynn Shayne, and Jesse Jennings. Food for purchase from J. Gilligan’s, Grease Monkey and Cartel Taco Bar. Cash Bar available. Doors open at 5:30 PM.
It will be a great evening for a great cause of continuing the Eddy Peach legacy through donations for the Eddy Peach Scholarship Fund.

Saturdays at Texas Live!
2019-09-08 - 2019-11-24
Your Favorite Team is Playing! Join Texas Live! every Saturday this fall to cheer on your favorite college team! Watch the game on their 100 ft. screen for a Texas-Sized experience! Enjoy $30 Buckets of Coors Light and Miller Lite.
Texas Live!

Free admission; tables may be reserved at Crutkowski@texas-live.com.

Dallas Cowboys football
2019-09-08
Where: AT&T Stadium
Time: See website for game times
In a nutshell: The Cowboys begin their quest for a second consecutive National Football Conference title this month when they host the New York Giants on Sept. 8 and the Miami Dolphins on Sept. 22.

Texas Rangers baseball
2019-09-10 - 2019-09-15
Where: Globe Life Park
Time: Check website for game times
In a nutshell: Your Texas Rangers will put a bow on their time at Globe Life Park this month when they play: the Tampa Bay Rays (Sept. 10-12), the Oakland A’s (Sept. 13-15), the Boston Red Sox (Sept. 24-26) and the New York Yankees (Sept. 27-29).

Events at The LOT Downtown: NTX Giving Day
2019-09-14
Where: The LOT Downtown (110 S Main St., Mansfield)
Show times: See below
Notes: The fall schedule at The LOT Downtown will feature two events this month: the NTX Giving Day concert by Aaron Stephens (7 p.m. on Sept. 14).

Really big show: Lenny Kravitz to perform
2019-09-14 20:00
Acclaimed singer, songwriter, actor, record producer, and multi-instrumentalist Lenny Kravitz will perform at 8 p.m. on Sept. 14 at The Theatre at Grand Prairie (1001 Performance Place).
Kravitz won the Grammy Award for Best Male Rock Vocal Performance four years in a row from 1999 to 2002.

Fall Book Sale
2019-09-18 - 2019-09-22
Love books? Well that makes two of us! Join Friends and Foundation of Arlington (TX) Public Library for their Fall Book Sale Sept 18-22!
FALL BOOK SALE
Presented by Friends and Foundation of Arlington (TX) Public Library
Over 80,000 Items!
Fiction, non-fiction
Paperback
Children’s books
Collector’s Corner
DVDs and books on tape
“Best in Sale” area
September 18 to 22, 2019
Members Night for Friends of Arlington Public Library only
Wednesday, 2 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Memberships available at the door
Public Sale
Thursday, 2 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
“Blue Book Specials”
Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
HALF PRICE DAY!
Cash, Check, and Credit Cards accepted
