The State Fair Starts This Weekend, Here’s What’s New!

Celebrating 131 years of tradition in the fall, the State Fair of Texas® will return for another season of food, festivities, and family fun. Themed “Celebrating Texans,†this year’s exposition kicks off on Friday, September 29 in historic Fair Park.
Jettison Hosts Japanese Spirit Tasting Dinner Featuring Shiranami Shochu (TODAY)

Jettison, cocktail lounge with a focus on sherries and mezcals, is pleased to announce a special pairing dinner highlighting Shochu, a distilled spirit originating from southern Japan.
North Texans – Get a Free Cup of Coffee TODAY at Dunkin’ Donuts For National Coffee Day

This National Coffee Day, Dunkin’ Donuts is inviting its guests to share the coffee love with a free coffee. On Friday, September 29, any guest who purchases a medium, large or extra large cup of the brand’s signature hot coffee will receive an additional medium-sized hot coffee for free at participating Dunkin’ Donuts restaurants nationwide, including the 31 locations in the North Central Texas area.
Dallas VideoFest’s DocuFest 2017 Starts Thursday 10/5 – Here’s the Itinerary

Dallas VideoFest 30 presents DocFest, featuring dozens of documentary features and also shorts, during four days, Oct. 5-8, 2017, on one screen at one theater, Studio Movie Grill on Northwest Highway in Dallas.
INTERVIEW: Four Questions for Dexter Holland of The Offspring About His Hot Sauce

Gringo Bandito is a hot sauce brand created by Dexter Holland. Yes, that Dexter Holland. He is the lead singer for the multi-platinum punk rock band The Offspring. In the past we’ve reported on award-winning hot sauce makers via our yearly visit to Zest Fest. Some high profile folks have noticed.
Internationally Acclaimed Indie Favorite Arcade Fire to Light Up American Airlines Center Thursday Sept. 28th

Arcade Fire will bring their “Infinite Content†tour to the American Airlines Center next week. Their extensive concert trek promotes their fifth studio album Everything Now.
The tour, produced by Live Nation features a series of special guests including Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Phantogram, Angel Olsen, and Broken Social Scene. Wolf Parade is the featured opening act for their night in Dallas.
Arcade Fire is Win Butler, Will Butler, Regine Chassagne, Jeremy Gara, Tim Kingsbury, and Richard Reed Parry. The band has partnered with PLUS1 so that $1 from every ticket will go to saving lives, revitalizing communities, and transforming global health through Partners In Health.
Prepare Your Taste Buds for the 9th Annual Taste of Grand Prairie

The 9th Annual Taste of Grand Prairie and Community Spotlight will take place next Thursday. Hosted by the Grand Prairie Chamber of Commerce, their purpose is to educate the community about local companies and the many products and services available to them.
Pony Up North to Lewisville Western Days Festival 2017

Lewisville’s Western Days festival offers two days of great family fun! This unique festival, designed to showcase the history and spirit of the west, invites attendees to find the cowboy in them through themed events, attractions, food, shopping and entertainment.
Digital Summit Dallas is Back – Get the Details + Your Discount Code

This year’s Digital Summit Dallas is set to take place December 5th-6th! Join hundreds of your peers and get the scoop on the latest digital marketing trends and practices from leading brands such as AirBnB, Cisco, Etsy, Facebook, Google, Microsoft, Pinterest, Twitter & more.
Texas Favorite Bob Schneider to Perform at Free Uptown Block Party

Uptown Dallas, Inc. presents its 2nd Annual Uptown Block Party! Join them in Griggs Park for music by The Gibbonses followed by headliner- BOB SCHNEIDER! Grab your friends and meet your Uptown neighbors as they enjoy this FREE community event with drinks, food trucks, music, and more!