You don't have to whine that you missed out this year.
The Suburbia music festival goes on tomorrow! It is at the Oak Point Park and Nature Preserve in Plano, Texas. Start punching into your planner: The Unlikely Candidates (a Fort Worth band) at 1:25 p.m., and Blue October at 5:40 p.m.
On May 10, you may run a 5k or half marathon at the Chisholm Trail Parkway run.
You may also ride your bike. Cattle call: You will be running/ biking on an actual old cattle drive route.
This might interfere with...
The Homegrown Music Fest, at 11 a.m., Main Street Garden Park in Dallas, TX. You may go to a food truck, or actually listen to a real Dallas-area band.
Feelin' vampy? Go See only Lovers Left Alive. Currently showing.
Luckily for you... I have your whole May planned! (See above). Because I will be gone for approximately one month.
Thank you for the patience.
Thank you for reading.
Stay inspired,
Alice
Where can you drink a margarita while getting your nails done? Castle Nails Spa in Addison, TX.
Saturday, May 3, 2014
Wednesday, April 23, 2014
Get Rid Of Your Shoes And Help! The Earth Will Send You A Thank You Note
Looking to get rid of old sneakers or running shoes?
A local scout troop (girl scouts) will be collecting shoes this weekend. It will be at the Earth Day Texas event at Fair Park in Dallas, TX (April 26 & 27). Just stop by the booth called, For The Love of The Lake, Texas Stream Team, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
The shoes are turned in to Nike and then, they become playgrounds and other useful things!
(The Polyphonic spree will also be at the event. They are from Dallas, TX).
Stay curious. Stay earthy!
Alice
A local scout troop (girl scouts) will be collecting shoes this weekend. It will be at the Earth Day Texas event at Fair Park in Dallas, TX (April 26 & 27). Just stop by the booth called, For The Love of The Lake, Texas Stream Team, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
The shoes are turned in to Nike and then, they become playgrounds and other useful things!
(The Polyphonic spree will also be at the event. They are from Dallas, TX).
Stay curious. Stay earthy!
Alice
Wednesday, April 16, 2014
City Council-palooza
I am taking a break from my regular summary of events and concerts, because I think the following is important.
Keep in mind, I don't like to get political on the blog, nor do I like to use it as a forum for "hashing" or re-hashing complaints.
Just the facts:
I attended a city council "briefing" today. (The Dallas city council alternates between "briefings" and meetings every other week).
This is a public meeting, open to all.
I waited a total of about 50 minutes before I was allowed into the meeting. When I arrived, there was a large group of people outside, waiting to be let in. The police officers stationed outside told those in attendance, "there are no chairs left."
(A side note is that the officers I saw were not very good at people management. One of the officers complained about the citizens waiting being too "feisty" with him).
At one point, these two women
Susybelle, of the League of Women Voters
Marjorie, a citizen
went and protested in the City Secretary's office about what was going on. At which point, the assistant city secretary allowed the three of us into the meeting.
When we got inside, I counted 17 free chairs.
While I'm sure it was a complex situation, I felt this was important enough to write about because:
It shows poor planning on behalf of the Dallas city council. Yes, the briefing was held in the smaller "briefing room," not the larger council chambers. However, city councils have been gathering for decades. The fact is that the public is allowed to attend. Therefore, the city council should make adjustments and be ready to let as many citizens as possible be present for their meetings. It is disturbing for people to feel they are 'locked out' of the meetings, which is the sentiment I felt from some.
(And another side note: I believe a council member was texting during the meeting. Shouldn't their attention be focused fully on the meeting?)
The End.
Thanks for reading & stay curious,
Alice
Keep in mind, I don't like to get political on the blog, nor do I like to use it as a forum for "hashing" or re-hashing complaints.
Just the facts:
I attended a city council "briefing" today. (The Dallas city council alternates between "briefings" and meetings every other week).
This is a public meeting, open to all.
I waited a total of about 50 minutes before I was allowed into the meeting. When I arrived, there was a large group of people outside, waiting to be let in. The police officers stationed outside told those in attendance, "there are no chairs left."
(A side note is that the officers I saw were not very good at people management. One of the officers complained about the citizens waiting being too "feisty" with him).
At one point, these two women
went and protested in the City Secretary's office about what was going on. At which point, the assistant city secretary allowed the three of us into the meeting.
When we got inside, I counted 17 free chairs.
While I'm sure it was a complex situation, I felt this was important enough to write about because:
It shows poor planning on behalf of the Dallas city council. Yes, the briefing was held in the smaller "briefing room," not the larger council chambers. However, city councils have been gathering for decades. The fact is that the public is allowed to attend. Therefore, the city council should make adjustments and be ready to let as many citizens as possible be present for their meetings. It is disturbing for people to feel they are 'locked out' of the meetings, which is the sentiment I felt from some.
(And another side note: I believe a council member was texting during the meeting. Shouldn't their attention be focused fully on the meeting?)
The End.
Thanks for reading & stay curious,
Alice
Tuesday, April 1, 2014
The Boss Is In Town... Combine That With An Ode To Cesar Chavez
Whoa, enough of the March Madness... Thank goodness it's April.
Dallas works itself into a tizzy whenever a big sporting event comes to town, such as the NCAA tournament.
However, truly spectacular is the fact that Bruce Springsteen... and the E Street Band... will be giving a concert Sunday, April 6. The start time of the event is at 2 p.m. The location is at "Reunion Park" which is allegedly next to the Convention Center (Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention center). For an article that contains a hodgepodge of gossip by the Dallas Morning News, click here.
Your movie news:
The new Cesar Chavez movie is a delayed event. The director is Diego Luna.
But, if the movie spreads the word about the hard-working leader's legacy, I'm all for it.
Here is Wikipedia's take on Cesar Chavez.
The End.
Shoot those hoops,
Alice
Dallas works itself into a tizzy whenever a big sporting event comes to town, such as the NCAA tournament.
However, truly spectacular is the fact that Bruce Springsteen... and the E Street Band... will be giving a concert Sunday, April 6. The start time of the event is at 2 p.m. The location is at "Reunion Park" which is allegedly next to the Convention Center (Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention center). For an article that contains a hodgepodge of gossip by the Dallas Morning News, click here.
Your movie news:
The new Cesar Chavez movie is a delayed event. The director is Diego Luna.
But, if the movie spreads the word about the hard-working leader's legacy, I'm all for it.
Here is Wikipedia's take on Cesar Chavez.
The End.
Shoot those hoops,
Alice
Friday, March 14, 2014
South By ... Better Hurry Up! And, Warm Up Those Handlebars... Plus, Why Be In A Stitch Fix?
A neat-o bike ride on March 29 will help raise money for Ataxia research.
Ataxia is a serious condition which affects the nervous system. Rides are from 6 to 50 miles. Just wear your spandex shorts to Denton, TX.
Dilemma...You want a music fix and you don't know where to go? Honestly??
You can still visit South By Southwest. There are shows going on until Sunday March 16. In case you DON'T know, it takes place in Austin, TX.
For more information on the tragedy that occurred, look here. It does contain graphic video.
Other items:
Check this out... if you love style! (It's better than being in a fix.)
I did not want to mention this event, however, in case you're dying to go... St. Patrick's day parade tomorrow! There is also a 5k!
Stay green,
Alice
Ataxia is a serious condition which affects the nervous system. Rides are from 6 to 50 miles. Just wear your spandex shorts to Denton, TX.
Dilemma...You want a music fix and you don't know where to go? Honestly??
You can still visit South By Southwest. There are shows going on until Sunday March 16. In case you DON'T know, it takes place in Austin, TX.
For more information on the tragedy that occurred, look here. It does contain graphic video.
Other items:
Check this out... if you love style! (It's better than being in a fix.)
I did not want to mention this event, however, in case you're dying to go... St. Patrick's day parade tomorrow! There is also a 5k!
Stay green,
Alice
Thursday, March 6, 2014
Beer Brouhaha. And, Make Your Running Useful
Try all the delectable beer you want, for one day only, on April 5, 2014. I'm not sure if beer can be delectable, but the people in the pictures looked really happy!
That must be how everyone is at the Big Texas Beer Fest.
Don't forget... the Oklahoma City Marathon is a very useful marathon. Useful because it is for a good cause.
The End!
Alice
That must be how everyone is at the Big Texas Beer Fest.
Don't forget... the Oklahoma City Marathon is a very useful marathon. Useful because it is for a good cause.
The End!
Alice
Wednesday, February 26, 2014
Yoga Can Be Simply Stunning And Lead With The Beads
What's better than yoga? Yoga on the bridge. All Out Trinity! (See the link!) will be hosting an event this Saturday, which includes this very feat. The potpourri of events starts at 8 a.m.
While in a Trinity-esque mood, why not do the Trinity River Levee Run?
Don't forget about the Dash For The Beads tomorrow (The 5k is at 10 a.m.!) A breathtaking run where you can lead with the beads.
Go, all out.
The End. Thanks, mighty fine thanks! for reading.
Alice
While in a Trinity-esque mood, why not do the Trinity River Levee Run?
Don't forget about the Dash For The Beads tomorrow (The 5k is at 10 a.m.!) A breathtaking run where you can lead with the beads.
Go, all out.
The End. Thanks, mighty fine thanks! for reading.
Alice
Wednesday, February 12, 2014
A Film And Music Fest. And, Skate At A Park Named For A Very Wealthy Boy
The Thin Line Film Fest, now incorporating music, is going on through Sunday. It would be in Denton, TX. I visited last year, and saw a surprising movie called Swingman.
This year, you can watch A2-B-C, (I recommend you do!). You can also hear a lady who calls herself Snow Tha Product. More on Ms. Snow.
Next:
Don't forget about the FREE ice skating rink at Klyde Warren Park in Dallas, TX. Go if you're the next Nancy Kerrigan, or just feel like a good 'ole skate.
Stay snowy.
Alice, tha blogger
This year, you can watch A2-B-C, (I recommend you do!). You can also hear a lady who calls herself Snow Tha Product. More on Ms. Snow.
Next:
Don't forget about the FREE ice skating rink at Klyde Warren Park in Dallas, TX. Go if you're the next Nancy Kerrigan, or just feel like a good 'ole skate.
Stay snowy.
Alice, tha blogger
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