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11 Best Spots for Holiday Spirit in DFW

Published 11/11/2019 by Cori Kallenberger

Spooky season has come and gone, and now it’s time to bring out your comfy sweaters and get into the holiday mood! Looking for the best places for a season date night or family getaway? Arlington has all you need from glowing lights to artisan markets and spirited shows. Here are 2019’s top spots to get your fill of holiday spirit in DFW: Six MORE ›

FIRST LOOK: "MUMENTOUS: The Upsizing of a Texas Tradition" exhibit at Arlington Museum of Art

Published 9/27/2019 by Lisa Farrimond

The Arlington Museum of Art has opened the all new multi-media exhibition, "MUMENTOUS: The Upsizing of a Texas Tradition," which is the culmination of three years of loving work for artist, writer, and award-winning photographer Amy J. Schultz, owner of Unplain Jane Studio. As a non-mom, I knew very little about the now-infamous Texas tradition of MORE ›

5 Favorite Songs On My Paul McCartney Playlist

Published 6/10/2019 by Rhonda Aghamalian

The legendary Sir Paul McCartney is coming to Arlington on June 14 to play a once-in-a-lifetime concert at Globe Life Park. In honor of the occasion, I decided to take a stroll down memory lane and examine the “why” behind my list of favorite McCartney tunes: Hey Jude: “And anytime you feel the pain/Hey Jude, refrain/Don't carry the world upon MORE ›

10 Quick Tips for KAABOO Texas: Know Before You Go

Published 5/6/2019 by Lisa Farrimond

It’s almost time! KAABOO Texas rocks Arlington, May 10-12, with a diverse lineup of classic and contemporary artists. You’ve bought your tickets, you’ve been listening to the official KAABOO playlist based on the lineup, you’ve booked a nearby hotel room….now you’re itching for the main event. The music, comedy, culinary, art, and indulgences are a MORE ›

Jason Aldean: Closing Country Concert at Globe Life Park

Published 4/29/2019 by Cori Kallenberger

All eyes were glued on the big screen at Texas Live! as the Texas Rangers unveiled Jason Aldean as the final country concert at Globe Life Park on October 11. Aldean’s music filled Live! Arena and all burgers were half priced to celebrate. “Artist of the Decade” Aldean will share the stage at the iconic ballpark with Kane Brown, Carly Pearce and MORE ›

What's Happening Summer 2019 in Arlington

Published 3/21/2019 by Lisa Farrimond

If you are ready to shake off the winter blues and fire up your sunny summer smiles, check out Arlington's hottest upcoming events. Depending on when you visit, you might have the chance to go Code Red with A Few Good Men , catch America's Team at AT&T Stadium, ooze into Fright Fest at Six Flags Over Texas, or rock out at the all new KAABOO music MORE ›

What's Happening Spring 2019 in Arlington

Published 12/26/2018 by Lisa Farrimond

Cool events in Arlington? Sure, we’ve got a cram-packed calendar of some of the biggest and best events on the planet. Depending on when you visit, you might have the chance to experience an Opening Day at Globe Life Park, a nail-biting game at AT&T Stadium, Spring Break at Six Flags Over Texas, or the all new KAABOO music and arts festival! Mark MORE ›

Q&A: Ralph Sobel, Interlochen Resident and Lake Interlochen HOA President

Published 12/5/2018 by Nikki Stephens

The legendary Arlington neighborhood's light show is iconic. We got to talk to Lake Interlochen HOA President Ralph Sobel to hear about Interlochen’s ambitious beginnings and lasting tenure within Arlington and the state of Texas as definitive Christmas must-see. NS: Interlochen has been a part of the Spirit of Arlington tradition for many years. MORE ›

Why I’m Thankful for Arlington

Published 11/16/2018 by Rhonda Aghamalian

Title: “Why I’m Thankful for Arlington” As someone who was born and raised in Arlington—and who has also lived and worked here during multiple eras of my adult life—I’ve racked up a sizeable list of favorite places and an even larger collection of memories, as you might imagine. The older I get, the more appreciative I am of both, so it seems MORE ›

Get into the Spirit of Arlington with These Holiday Happenings

Published 11/7/2018 by Lisa Farrimond

November is here, and the holidays are upon us again…can you believe it? I admit that my Santa & reindeer spirit isn’t twinkly until after my jack-o-lantern is gone, the Halloween candy is consumed and my superhero costumes are snug in storage boxes again (no I don’t wear a cape year-round, although I wouldn’t mind….that would be way hipper than a MORE ›