University Events
The University of Texas Arlington offers a variety of quality events from theater performances, art exhibits and concerts, to special speakers and career fairs. Visit their web site daily by following the event link above. See you on campus!
Mi Tierra Arts and Crafts Festival
July 10, 2009
Admission is free!
In celebration of Mi Tierra Latin Fusion Restaurant first anniversary and continuing with their mission of sampling the Latino Culture through our food, music and art, we are proud to announce the 1st Annual Festival of Arts and Crafts of Mi Tierra Latin.
Come celebrate the love of art, music, and ...of course, food. The event is scheduled for the weekend of July 10, 2009 - starting Friday from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM and Saturday and Sunday from Noon to 8:00 PM.
We look forward to seeing you here! For more information, please visit our website.
Mi Tierra Latin Fusion Restaurant
603 W.Abram St.
Arlington, TX 76010
817-861-9144
Light Up Arlington
July 3, 2009
Festivities begin at 5:00 p.m.
Arlington’s annual Independence Day celebration moves to the Downtown/University District on Friday, July 3. Enjoy Light Up Arlington, a night filled with live music, great food and children’s activities topped off with a thrilling fireworks show. Click here for Map!
Free live music will be playing at the Levitt Pavilion in Founders Plaza and at J.Gilligan's outdoor stage. Light Up Arlington begins at 5 p.m. Fireworks will begin at 9:45 p.m. For a complete schedule of events visit www.arlingtontx.gov/park/lightuparlington.
44th Annual Independence Day Parade
July 4, 2009 - 9:00 a.m.
Arlington on July 4 with the 44th Annual Independence Day Parade, which features about 150 decorative floats, marching bands and more than 3,000 participants. The event attracts more than 50,000 spectators. The parade begins at 9 a.m. This year’s theme is “Commemorating Our National Monuments and Memorials.”
Arrive early to pick your favorite spot to watch from, click here for parade route.
Levitt Pavilion Summer Concert Series
May 30 through July 3, 2009
The Levitt Pavilion brings the magic of music and the performing arts to Arlington in a whole new way – under the stars! Their performance schedule includes artists from all around the world and right in our own backyard, from jazz to hot Latin rhythms and world music to children's artists.
The Levitt Pavilion is located in Founders Plaza, 100 W. Abram St., at the corner of Abram and Center streets, directly across the street from City Hall.
All evening concerts this summer begin at 8 p.m. except for Wednesday Children's Night concerts, which begin at 7 p.m.
Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts Arlington
505 E. Border Street
Arlington, Texas 76010
info@levittpavilionarlington.org
817-543-4301
Caddo Lake, Place of Dreams
July 18 - September 13, 2009
"Caddo Lake, Place of Dreams" is an exhibition of paintings, drawings and photographs by Bruce Tinch. The exhibit celebrates the contribution of Mrs. Lady Bird Johnson and her life-time of work dedicated to natural conservation and beautification programs using wildflowers, as well as her work for wetland conservation and anti-litter campaigns.
The exhibition also includes photographs and paintings of her beloved East Texas where Bruce Tinch has a painting studio outside Palestine, Texas in the small town of Montalba on his Spirit Valley Ranch.
Darien Rainforest Baskets of Panama
Through July 4, 2009
This exhibition will explore the history and artisty of the Wounaan and Embera Indians who inhabit this lush and most neotropical rainforest in the Western Hemisphere outside the Amazon Basin. The Darien Gap is where the Pan American Highway is interrupted on its way to South America. Their basket weaving is some of the finest ever woven in the world.
Wednesday through Friday1:00-5:00 P.M., Saturdays from 10:00 A.M.-5:00 P.M. and Sunday
from 12:00 P.M.-5:00 P.M.
Arlington Museum of Art
201 West Main Street
Arlington, Texas 76010
817-275-4600
Cash on Delivery
June 19 - July 19, 2009
When a con-artist who's hoodwinked the government for years, suddenly finds himself under investigation, he must find a way to outwit them by using unsuspecting relatives and neighbors in his tumultuous plot. This hysterically funny, fast-paced British farce will have everyone laughing from start to finish.
There will not be a performance on Saturday, July 4.
Come for the show, and stay for the Levitt Pavilion's fireworks afterwards!
Theatre Arlington
305 W. Main Street, Arlington
817-261-9628
$2 Movies at the Planetarium
June 3 - August 26
See your favorite movies on a REALLY BIG SCREEN. By popular demand, the $2 Movies will continue through the Summer! Check out some of the movies that are planned: Kung Fu Panda, Harry Potter, Chronicles of Narnia, Madagascar, Cars, The Incredibles, Ratatouille, Bolt, and Caroline. For more information go to $2 movies page.
Wednesday 6:00 pm
Friday 6:00 pm
Saturday 2:30 pm
The Planetarium at UT Arlington is a one-of-a-kind teaching, learning, and special occasion space located at a nationally recognized research university in the heart of north Texas. Open to the public for shows, star-gazing events, field trips, and private functions, The Planetarium reflects The University of Texas at Arlington's commitment to service through educational engagement with the community.
The Planetarium at UT Arlington
Chemistry Physics Building
700 Planetarium Place
817-272-0123
Visit the Sanford House Inn and Spa
The Sanford House Inn & Spa has 4 elegantly furnished rooms in the Manor House, 2 in the Carriage House, and 4 secluded cottage suites. All guest rooms feature antique decor with all of the modern amenities and each room has a private bathroom with tub and shower. Featuring our Award Winning Sanford Spa & Salon, visitors can experience the best Texas massage and a full complement of Arlington day spa packages. Guests enjoy a gourmet full breakfast in our elegant Manor House dining room. Our dining room is open to the public for lunch Tuesday through Saturday and for special events.
The Sanford House Inn & Spa
506 N Center, Arlington, TX 76011
817- 861- 2129
Johnnie High's Country Music Revue
Show times are every Saturday night at 7:30 pm
The Johnnie High's Country Music Revue is a weekly country music variety show held at the Arlington Music Hall in Arlington.
The Revue has been a success for thirty-three years and features an 8 member cast of singers, a band made up of professional musicians, and back-up singers. The show introduces at least 20 or 25 new performers each month.
Live shows are featured weekly on RFD-TV. Over 200 cable companies, DirecTV and DishNetwork carry RFD. Show are also broadcast in High Definition on RFD-TV HD.
Arlington Music Hall
224 N. Center Street, Arlington, TX 76011
817-226-4400
Teen Arts Underground!
A space for teens ages 13-18 to create digital, literary and visual arts. The Studio is located on the basement level of the George W. Hawkes Central Library.
Teen Arts Underground users will need a Studio ID to use the Studio. We'll make you one the first time you come in. Just make sure you bring your library card and a form of photo identification (or the parent/guardian attached to your card with his/her photo identification).
Regular Studio Hours are:
Monday - Thursday 3-9 pm
Friday 3-6 pm
Saturday 9-6 pm
Sunday 2-6 pm
Find out how to become a Studio Volunteer or a Gallery Staff Member!
George W. Hawkes Central Library
101 East Abram Street
Arlington, TX 76010
817-495-6900