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Enjoy free music under the stars at Levitt Pavilion in downtown Arlington during the 2012 Texas Power Summer Concert Series which takes place Wednesdays-Sundays, now through July 1st. It’s free; bring lawn chairs or blankets plus picnics and/or coolers with snacks and beverages.

Levitt Pavilion’s Outdoor Summer Concert Series (Free Admission)
Levitt Pavilion, downtown Arlington
100 W. Abram St (across from City Hall, intersection of Abram St @ Center St.)
Wednesdays-Sundays, now thru July 1stt
www.levittpavilionarlington.org
(817) 543-4301

Levitt Pavilion’s Texas Power Fall Concert Series is free for all music lovers. It’s outdoors on a lawn. Bring a lawn chair and/or blankets. Picnics, snacks and coolers with beverages are allowed, including beer & wine. However, NO GLASS CONTAINERS. There’s also a concession stand with food from popular downtown eaterie J. Gilligan’s with burgers, chicken and quesadillas. There are also snacks for purchase like kettle corn, ice cream and snow cones.

Wednesdays are kids’ days, with musical acts geared towards younger kids. There are two shows on Wednesdays, one in the morning (9:30am) and one in the evening (7:30pm).

Here’s the Summer Concert Schedule (all shows at 7:30pm unless otherwise noted):

Wed, May 30th (9:30am, 7:30pm): (kids’ concert) David Chicken (50% superhero, 50% Elvis = 100% fun!)
Thursday, May 31st (8pm): MarchFourth Marching Band (kaleidoscope burst of creative energy/sound)
Friday, June 1st (8pm): BeauSoleil (Grammy-winning contemporary Cajun artistry)
Saturday, June 2nd (8pm): The Tejas Brothers (Honky-tonk with a dash of Tex-Mex)
Sunday, June 3rd (8pm): Guitar Shorty (blistering blues, good for the body & soul)

Wed, June 6 (9:30am, 7:30pm): (kids’ concert) Sara Hickman (wonder, enchantment, and lots of giggles)
Thursday, June 7th (8pm): Air Review (masterful Indie-folk with a blend of pop)
Friday, June 8th (8pm): The Derailers (happy boots on a hardwood floor)
Saturday, June 9th (8pm): No Justice (roadhouse country/rock, perfect for a summer night)
Sunday, June 10th (8pm): Red Young & Black Red Black (red-hot jazz)

Wed, June 13th (9:30am, 7:30pm) (kids’ concert) The Boogers (rock-n-roll for kids)
Thursday, June 14th (8pm): Havana NRG (a new breed of colorful Latin sound)
Friday, June 15th (8pm): The Trishas (four unique voices blend into one beautiful harmony)
Saturday, June 16th (8pm): Rodney Parker & 50 Peso Reward (the future of Texas music)
Sunday, June 17th (8pm): Sierra Leone’s Refugee All Stars (songs of hope, faith and joy)

Wed, June 20th (9:30am,7:30pm): (kids’ concert) Bandan Koro (explore West African dance/culture)
Thursday, June 21st (8pm): Los TexManiacs (Tejano Grammy winning grooves in a heapin’ helpin’)
Friday, June 22nd (8pm): Two Tons of Steel (revel-rousing country-roots rock)

Sat, June 23rd (9pm): EDDIE MONEY in Levitt’s annual BENEFIT CONCERT!!! This is the only concert for which you need to purchase tickets, but ticket proceeds help fund all the other free concerts. Also, for this concert only, no coolers or chairs or pets are allowed. General Admission tickets are only $25; VIP Tickets (including VIP dinner as well as auction beginning at 5:30pm) are $150. To purchase tickets to the Eddie Money concert, click here: http://www.showclix.com/event/227574

Wed, June 27th (9:30am, 7:30pm): (kids’ concert) Big Don (positive hip-hop for the kid in all of us)
Thursday, June 28th (8pm): The Elders (magic & mayhem with a Celtic twist)
Friday, June 29th (8pm): Burning Hotels (hot indie-rock with an edge)
Sunday, June 30th (8pm): Dale Watson (classic country)
Sunday, July 1st (8pm) Big Sam’s Funky Nation (funk-charged rock that gets a party started!)

Levitt Pavilion will also host the city’s annual “Light Up Arlington” fireworks celebration. This year’s event will be Tuesday, July 3rd and features the band, Pure Prairie League. The Arlington Community Band will perform at 7:30pm, followed later in the evening by fireworks, then Pure Prairie League.

Lawn seating for the summer concert (except for the Eddie Money benefit concert on June 23rd) is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Because the concerts are outdoors, don’t forget things like sunscreen and/or a hat and maybe even bug spray. In case of rain or any type of unpredictable weather, there’s an Information Line to call to check on the concert’s status. The number is (817) 543-4301. You can also check the Levitt Pavilion Arlington’s Facebook page, Twitter, and the Web site: www.levittpavilionarlington.org.

Yes, there are bathrooms (port-a-potties) on-site as well as bathrooms inside City Hall which is across the street.

Pets are allowed, but must be on leashes. Please, no smoking (you, as well as the pets).

There is plenty of free parking all around the Levitt Pavilion – in the city employee lot, behind City Hall, behind the library, in the lots behind and beside the Arlington Municipal Building, in the Pinnacle Corp. lot, at Southwest Securities and First Baptist Church.

For directions and a map to Levitt Pavilion which is in the heart of downtown Arlington at 100 W. Abram Street, click here: http://www.levittpavilionarlington.org/YourVisittotheLevitt/DirectionsParking/tabid/81/Default.aspx

Six Flags Hurricane Harbor, open daily beginning  Friday, June 1st,  is bigger, better, and wetter than ever.  The new DIVE BOMBER is a 7-story free fall water slide with a 70-ft drop! Everyone pays kids’ prices when you buy your tickets on-line to North Texas’ largest water park (over 47 acres of wet-n-wild fun!) for only $24.99. That’s $5 off the adult price at the gate. Kids ages 2-and-under are free.

Six Flags Hurricane Harbor

1800 E. Lamar Blvd (across I-30 from Six Flags)
Tickets: On-line Discount ($24.99); At the Gate: $29.99 ($24.99 under 48”)
(817) 265-3356
www.sixflags.com/hurricaneHarborTexas/index.aspx

Six Flags Hurricane Harbor is kicking off the 2012 season with a splash and continuing its tradition of being number one for exhilarating water attraction fun. Guests can enjoy more than 25 rides, slides, and pools across 47 acres with 3 million gallons of water. Families can step out and enjoy the adventures at Hook’s Lagoon or relax at Boogie Beach. While the experienced thrills seekers might prefer Geronimo or Der Stuka or Surf Rider, there’s also the relaxing alternative of floating down the lazy river.
Six Flags Hurricane Harbor’s daily operations begin Friday, June 1st and continue through August 26th with the following hours: Saturdays (10:30am-8pm) and Sundays through Fridays (10:30am-7pm).

Buy tickets on-line and pay only $24.99. If you use a Discover credit card, save an additional 5% on all purchases on-line or at the gate.

If you buy tickets at the gate (not on-line), daily tickets for General Admission are $29.99 for adults and $24.99 for juniors under 48” in height. Kids 2 and under are free.

For the best savings, buy a 2012 Season Pass for only $64.99 (if you buy four or more Season Passes, you’ll get a free Season Parking Park worth $55). 

Combo Passes are great, too, because it’s unlimited visits this summer to Hurricane Harbor as well as Six Flags Over Texas Theme Park. Combo Passes are $99.99 per person.

Daily parking is $12.

Click here to link to the site to purchase tickets and parking on-line: http://www.sixflags.com/hurricaneHarborTexas/tickets/index.aspx

FOOD/CONCESSIONS: You can also pre-purchase vouchers redeemable for “Meal Deals” (starting at $13.49 individual “Super Hero Meals” and $39.99/44.99 Family Meal Deals for Four) and Souvenir Sports Bottles (1 for $14.99, 2 for $23.98, 3 for $29.97).

Once you’re inside the Hurricane Harbor Web site, you can click on “Cabana Rental” for more information on renting a private cabana for the day, starting at $125.

Click here for a listing of all the rides so you can survey which level of thrill-seeking will best suite your style: http://www.sixflags.com/hurricaneHarborTexas/rides/index.aspx

Hurricane Harbor is located conveniently in Arlington’s Entertainment District, just one block north of Interstate 30 at 1800 E. Lamar Boulevard. Hurricane Harbor is directly across interstate from Six Flags Over Texas and Rangers Ballpark, and four blocks northeast of Cowboys Stadium Click here for driving directions to Hurricane Harbor: http://www.sixflags.com/hurricaneHarborTexas/info/Directions.aspx

Discounts are available for groups of 10 or more. For more info on group discounts, call the Groups Sales department at (817) 640-8900, extension 4100.

For any questions relating to Hurricane Harbor and its policies or ticketing, call the park’s Guest Relations at (817) 265-3356 or click here for Frequently Asked Questions: http://www.sixflags.com/hurricaneHarborTexas/info/Faq.aspx

Improv, the premiere stage for live comedy in the U.S., has a home in Arlington Highlands. In addition to the best in stand-up, the family show “Comedy & Magic for All Ages” will have a Sunday matinee on May 27th. Check out the full schedule of Improv shows (scroll down for schedule and ticket info).

Improv Comedy Club & Restaurant
Arlington Highlands Shopping & Dining Center (I-20 @ Matlock, northeast corner)
Ticket Prices: vary by performer (generally $17-$30, plus two-item minimum for menu)
(817) 635-5555
http://www.symfonee.com/Improv/arlington/home/Index.aspx

Throughout the year, the best stand-up comedians appear in Arlington at the Improv.
Most of the comedians perform shows Thursday thru Sunday (2 shows each on Fri & Sat), but there can be one-night special performances, too.

Patrons must be 21 or older to enter (some shows allow 18 year olds, so check on-line or call club for more info).

All seats in the show room are full menu and, once in the club, there is a two-item minimum purchase per person (not included in ticket price),

The upcoming summer schedule includes (subject to change):
May 23: Billy Sorrels
May 24-May 27: John Henton
May 27: Comedy & Magic for All Ages (family show for ages 4 & up at 2pm; $10)
May 31–June 3: DeRay Davis
June 7–June 10: Sugar Sammy
June 22-June 24: Wayne Brady
June 28-July 1: Loni Love
July 12-July 15: Huggy Lowdown
July 26-July 29: Aries Spears
Aug 10-Aug 12: Bill Bellamy
Aug 23-Aug 26: Ralphie May
Aug 30-Sept 2: Guy Torry

Click here for more info and to purchase tickets: http://www.symfonee.com/Improv/arlington/attractions/Index.aspx.   A service charge will be added to tickets.

Arlington Improv also offers a full dining & bar menu. Check on your specific show, but generally anyone attending the First Show of the evening should arrive for dinner 90 minutes prior to showtime. Doors open 6:30pm from Tues-Sun (Saturday at 4:30pm).

Examples of menu items include: prime rib, pan seared salmon, and fettucine alfredo, grilled angus hamburgers, grilled chicken sandwich, nachos appetizer ($8.95), wings appetizer, breaded dill appetizers, house salad, Caesar salad, brownie sundae, and cheesecake.

Click here for a sample of menu items: http://www.symfonee.com/Improv/arlington/dining/Index.aspx

Located in the Arlington Highlands Shopping/Dining Center (northeast corner of intersection of I-20 at Matlock), the Improv’s address is 309 Curtis Mathes Way in Arlington (between Studio Movie Grill and Dave & Busters). For a Google map/directions, click here: http://maps.google.com/maps?q=309+Curtis+Mathes+Way%2c+%23+147,Arlington,TX,76018

The Improv can also be a great place for groups (not just your group attended one of the shows, but renting out the facility for corporate events or holiday parties or business meetings or staff training or birthday parties or bar/bat mitvahs. There’s even custom comic matching if you would like to hire a comic to perform for your group. The facility has state of the art audio/visual services for your meeting/activity. Call Alisha in group sales for more info (817-635-5555). Group ranging in size from 20 to 410 can be accommodated.

Six Flags Over Texas’ summer full-time schedule is underway.  The park is open daily through the summer, so make plans to join us weekdays as well as weekends at the region’s premiere theme park!  Everyone pays kids’ prices when you buy your tickets on-line ($39.99).  Save even more with 3-day advance on-line purchase (only $36.99!!!).

 

Six Flags Over Texas
Address: 2201 Road to Six Flags, Arlington, TX
Tickets: $39.99 with On-line purchase ($36.99 on-line with 3-day advance purchase); non-discount rate of $56.99 adults at gate; kids under 48” are $39.99; Kids under 2 Free
Guest Relations: 817-640-8900
http://www.sixflags.com/overTexas/index.aspx

With more than 100 rides, shows and attractions, Six Flags Over Texas remains the premier travel destination for affordable family fun.  Everyone pays kid’s price when tickets are purchased online ($39.99); otherwise, general admission tickets at the gate are $56.99 adults, kids under 48” tall are $39.99 at the gate.  If you purchase on-line tickets 3-days in advance, tickets are only $36.99.

 Thrill seekers looking for savings all year long can purchase aSeasonPass, priced at just $59.99, plus tax, each when you purchase 4 or more.  Guests can also purchase aPlayPassfor $56.99, plus tax– the same price as a one-day admission ticket.

To purchase tickets online, click here:  http://www.sixflags.com/overtexas/tickets/index.aspx

Group discounts are available for single-day visits starting for groups of 10-or-more starting at $27.00 per person.  For more information about discounts or anything about the park, call Guest Relations at (817) 640-8900 or go to: http://www.sixflags.com/overTexas/index.aspx

**Note:  Daily operations (summer hours) began May 16th and continue through late September.  For the full schedule, link to the Six Flags calendar here:  http://www.sixflags.com/overtexas/info/parkInfo.aspx

Here’s a tip for even more savings: use your Discover Card credit card. Discover® Cardmembers save 5% online and around the parks— that’s big savings on big fun at Six Flags! Start saving today when you use Discover to save 5% on your entire online purchase, includingSeasonPasses,PlayPasses, daily admission tickets, parking, food, merchandise, The Flash Pass, VIP Tours and more. Also, you can enter through theDiscover Cardmember Entrance Lane during the first two hours of each day.

For more information on Play Passes, SeasonPasses, and ComboSeasonPasses, click here: http://www.sixflags.com/overTexas/tickets/index.aspx

Click here for a Six Flags Vacation Package from the Arlington Convention & Visitors Bureau:  http://travel.arlington.org/nexres/start-pages/hotelactivity_promotion.cgi?src=10025665&hotelactvid=1174

Parking is $15 per day. If you plan on returning to Six Flags Over Texas throughout the year, you can purchase a SeasonParkingPassfor $50. You do not have to pre-purchase parking, but if you like, you can purchase parking passes and Season Parking Passes on-line here (scroll down towards the bottom of the page, it’s the same page as purchasing tickets): http://www.sixflags.com/overTexas/tickets/index.aspx

Location/Driving Directions: Six Flags Over Texas is located in Arlington, midway between Dallasand Fort Worth, at the intersection of Interstate 30 and Highway 360 (Angus Wynne Jr. Freeway), approximately 20 minutes from downtown Dallasand downtown Fort Worth. If you need to input an address into your GPS, use this physical address: 2201 Road to Six Flags, ArlingtonTX76011. You can also click here for driving directions: http://www.sixflags.com/overTexas/info/directions.aspx

Follow Six Flags Over Texas on Twitter and Facebook:  on Twitter at twitter.com/sixflagsovertx ; on Facebook at facebook.com/sixflags/sixflagsovertexas

It’s hot outside, but the ice rink inside The Parks Mall in Arlington is always cool. The skating surface of “Ice at The Parks” is a full-size regulation NHL hockey rink. Click here to find out hours for public skating, plus prices for admission and skate rentals.

“Ice at The Parks”
The Parks at Arlington Mall
3815 South Cooper St. (northeast corner of I-20 @ S. Cooper St.)
Admission: $7 ages 14 & up; $6 ages 6-13; Free kids under 5
Skate Rental: $3
Hours: (see below)
Info: (817) 419-0095
Web site:  http://www.iceattheparks.net/Site/News.html

“Ice at The Parks” is a great place to join your friends/family and skate, play hockey, have a skating party, or learn to skate from one of our their highly qualified instructors.

Prices for admission during “general session skating” (not including skate rental which is $3) are: $7 adults (ages 14 & up); $6 kids (ages 6-13); free for kids under 5. Group rates are also available.

Don’t worry if you don’t own a pair of ice skates. Skate rental is only $3.

The ice rink is used for figure skating lessons/events and hockey practice/games in the early morning hours as well as the evenings. The only time the public is allowed to skate, is during “Public Skating”. Here are the hours (note: subject to change without notice, so it’s a good idea to call ahead at 817-419-0095):

PUBLIC SKATING (subject to change without notice):
Monday: 10:30am-4pm
Tuesday: 10:30am-5pm
Wednesday: 10:30am-5pm
Thursday: 10:30am-5pm
Friday: 11:30am-5pm
Saturday: 12:30pm-2:45pm; 4:15pm-6:15pm; 7:45pm-9pm
Sunday: 2pm-5pm

“Ice at The Parks” is available for rental for group outings and birthday parties. Birthday parties start at $199. For more information on parties/rentals, call 817-419-0095 or click here: http://www.iceattheparks.net/Site/Parties.html.

You can also sign up for ice skating lessons, hockey, or even Broom Ball!!!! Just go to one of the main pages of the Web site and scroll down the left-hand column: http://www.iceattheparks.net/Site/Public_Skating.html

There’s also a pro shop where you can get your skates sharpened…or check out new skates/gloves/guards…even skating dresses!

If you go to their Web site, you can register for coupons and special offers (http://www.iceattheparks.net/Site/News.html).

“Ice at The Parks” is located inside The Parks at Arlington Mall. The physical address for the mall is 3811 South Cooper Street (northeast corner of I-20 @ S. Cooper). Click here to link to a Google map: https://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=The+Parks+at+Arlington,+3811+South+Cooper+Street+,+Arlington,+Texas+76015&daddr=&hl=en&geocode=&mra=ls&sll=32.679877,-97.12969

Discover an interactive museum brimming with one-of-a-kind bowling artifacts, a unique bowling experience and a cutting-edge glimpse at the far-flung future of this global pastime. Pass through bowling’s Hall of Fame where rare photos and vintage film clips tell the stories of the game’s greatest legends. At this 18,000 sq. ft. museum you can see 5,000 years of bowling history come to life. See this special game progress from an ancient Egyptian pastime to a world-class sport. Enjoy 2-for-1 admission on Tuesdays.

International Bowling Museum and Hall of Fame
621 Six Flags Drive (three blocks south of I-30)
Hours: Tues-Sat 9:30am-5pm (closed Sun & Mon)
Admission: $9.50 adults, $7.50 kids ages 4-18; $7.50 senior 65+; kids 3 & under Free
(817) 385-8215
www.bowlingmuseum.com

Arlington, the new Mecca of bowling, is home of The International Bowling Museum & Hall of Fame in the heart of Arlington’s Entertainment District. The 100,000 square foot International Bowling Campus includes: a kid-friendly hall of fame & museum; a state-of-the-art training and research facility; and the headquarters for the sport’s governing bodies.

As the #1 participatory sport in the United States, an estimated 67,136,000 Americans bowl at least once a year. That’s way ahead of #2 (fishing, 58.49 million) and #3 (jogging/running, 50.02 million). The sport is also big business. Bowling is a $10 billion industry.

Whether you bowl weekly in a league or once every blue moon, the International Bowling Museum & Hall of Fame invites you to unearth the sports history, then unleash its future.

The museum is open Tuesdays through Saturdays from 9:30am-5pm (closed Sundays & Mondays). The price is $9.50 for adults, $7.50 for children ages 4-18; $7.50 for senior citizens (age 65 & over); and free for kids ages 3 & under. Enjoy 2-for-1 admissions on Tuesdays.

The state-of-the-art museum is interactive and allows you to journey back to where bowling began (ancient Egypt). Exhibits include the USBC’s Hall of Fame, a movie theatre, a replica of pre-turn of the century bowling lanes (including pin boys), a look at a 1950’s diner; a look into Joe Thum’s White Elephant where bowling first came to America; and a history timeline of bowling’s journey from Egypt to British monarchs to German immigrants coming to American Shores.

But the campus is not just about the past, it’s about the future. The museum includes “The Future: Computerized Coaching, Robotic Simulation and Bowlopolis”. This is the future of the sport.

Next door to the museum is bowling’s International Training & Research Center (IRTC) which includes 14 dedicated training lanes, biomechanical motion tracking, DigiTrax technology, robotics and foot & grip pressure mapping. Yes, you can even get instruction from a private coach at the IRTC. Click here for more info: http://www.bowlingitrc.com/Home.aspx

Be sure to visit the new Spare Partz gift shop which includes everything from caps & shirts to customized bowling balls. The gift shop is located within the museum.
With over 18,000 square feet of space, 2 break-out meeting rooms, and a mini-movie theatre, the museum is also available for group tours and events (20 people to 400 people), field trips, birthday parties, corporate events, and reserved meeting rooms. Call (817) 385-8230 to ask about special events or parties or group tours. You can also e-mail info@bowlingmuseum.com.

Located in Arlington’s Entertainment District, the International Bowling Campus’s address is 621 Six Flags Drive, two blocks south of I-30 (and just one block south of the entrance to Six Flags theme park). Click here for map/directions: http://www.bowlingmuseum.com/Visit/HoursandDirections.aspx

Train and study with world-renowned coaches at the most advanced facility of its kind in the world. At the International Training & Research Center, individual private lessons as well as group lessons are offered. The ITRC is located next to the International Bowling Museum & Hall of Fame, one block south of Six Flags Over Texas at the International Bowling Campus.

Bowling International Training & Research Center
Lessons: Individual or Group
Rate: (varies; scroll below)
Address: 621 Six Flags Drive, Arlington TX
Phone: (800) 752-2671
Web site: http://www.bowlingitrc.com

Whether you’re a professional bowler or someone who needs “bumpers” to keep from rolling a gutter ball, the ITRC can help you up your game.

The ITRC is like a futuristic Star Trek bowling alley; it’s super high-tech. There are 14 dedicated lanes and gadgets like biomechanical motion tracking, DigiTrax ball motion technology, robotic cameras that provide digital analysis, and even the ability to eye-track a bowler’s vision.

The high-tech gear is cool, but even more important is the fact that some of the world’s best bowling coaches are here in Arlington. The human element and one-on-one instruction is what makes the experience unique.

There’s also a top-of-the-line Pro Shop (not exactly the same as renting those awful bowling shoes at the local bowling alley) as well as a fully-equipped fitness center. At the ITRC, you can perfect your game at the only bowling training center that sends athletes to represent the U.S. in the Olympic Movement.

Here are the rates for Bowling ITRC Lessons (BPAA and USBC members receive a 5% discount; Sport Bowling Members receive a 10% discount):

Individual Private Lessons: Basic $250; Half-Day $450; Full-Day $750

Group Lessons: Half Day for 2 players $325 each; Half Day for 3 players $225 each; Half Day for 4 players $175 each; Half Day for 5 players $150 each; Full Day for 2 players $600 each; Full Day for 3 players $425 each; Full Day for 4 players $325 each; Full Day for 5 players $275 each.

High School/College/National Teams/Federations (for 6-10 players and 2 coaches from one team): 1-to-3 days at $2,500 per day, 4+ days at $2,000 per day. Customized packages are available

For more information, call 1-800-752-2671 or send and e-mail to: training@bowlingitrc.com

The ITRC shares a campus with the International Bowling Hall of Fame & Museum. The address is 621 Six Flags Drive in Arlington, Texas, just three blocks south of I-30 and one block south of Six Flags Over Texas theme park. Click here for map/directions: http://www.bowlingitrc.com/Location.aspx

The International Bowling Hall of Fame & Museum is right next door to the IRTC, so be sure to carve out time for a visit at the 18,000 square foot facility. The museum is open Tuesday-Saturday from 9:30am-5pm. The price is $9.50 for adults or $7.50 for seniors age 65+/kids ages 4-18. Group rates are available (call 817 385-8213).

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