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!
Seasons Pavilion - Now open for lunch!
Tuesday through Saturday, 11am-2pm
The Sanford House introduces a new dining experience! Seasons Pavilion is located just off of The Grand Courtyard, enjoy expansive views of their majestic shade trees and lush flowerbeds while dining on the delicious creations from Chef Nellda's Summer Picnic menu. Call 817- 861- 2129 to make reservations. Walk-ins welcome.
Friday NIght Jazz in the Courtyard
Starting September 12, 2008 from 5-7pm.
UTA Jazz Band Director Tim Ishii is directing the featured music at The Sanford House.
The Sanford House Inn & Spa
506 N Center
Arlington, TX 76011
817- 861- 2129
Main Gallery Exhibit
Professor David Keens established and currently heads the Glass Program at The University of Texas at Arlington. He has been awarded the University’s highest Award for Distingushed Record of Creative Activity, inducted into the Academy of Distinguished Scholars, and received a National Endowment of the Arts Full Individual Craftsman Fellowship.
Museum hours:
Wednesday - Friday 1-5 pm
Saturday 10-5 pm
Sunday 12-5 pm
Arlington Museum of Art
201 West Main St, Arlington, TX
817-275-4600
Perfect Wedding
August 1 to August 24, 2008
A man wakes up in the bridal suite on the morning of his wedding day next to an extremely attractive naked girl in bed with his soon-to-be-bride on the way. His best man reluctantly agrees to pretend she is his girlfriend only to confuse the chambermaid for this girl. Throw the bride's daffy mother in the mix and you have the makings of this madcap romp to the altar.
British farce, contains adult situation and innuendo.
Thursday at 7:30 p.m.; Friday & Saturday at 8 p.m.; Sunday at 2 p.m.
Tickets: $17.
Theatre Arlington
305 W. Main St.
817-275-7661
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
The Planetarium
The Planetarium at UT Arlington has an amazing 60ft diameter dome, a state of the art projection system and a seating capacity of 165. The Planetarium can project the stars as they look in the real sky as well as immerse the audience into a full dome animation show.
June 1 - August 31, 2008
(no shows on July 4)
Tuesdays
2:30 - Stars of the Pharaohs
Wednesdays
2:30 - Astronaut
Thursdays
2:30 - Stars of the Pharaohs
Fridays
2:30 - Astronaut
7:00 - Astronaut
8:00 - Rock Hall of Fame
Saturdays
1:00 - Astronaut
2:30 - Stars of the Pharaohs
Sundays
1:00 - Astronaut
2:30 - Stars of the Pharaohs
4:00 - Pharaohs en espanol
Ticket Information
Planetarium at UT Arlington
700 Planetarium Place
817-272-1183
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. The Johnnie High Country Music Review show airs Friday 8 pm, Saturday 4 am, Sunday 3 pm and Monday at noon. All times are Central Standard Time. Show are also broadcast in High Definition on RFD-TV HD.
Arlington Music Hall
224 N. Center Street, Arlington, TX 76011
817-226-4400