22nd Annual Lebanese Food Festival Celebrates Tradition and Culture October 5th-7th

Interested in experiencing what the Lebanese culture has to offer? The Lebanese Food Festival features authentic Lebanese food such as stuffed grape leaves, kibbi, falafel, tabbouli, kafta, baklava, and much more. Take part in the raffle for great prizes. There is a fun children’s play area with games, door prizes, a silent auction and wonderful Lebanese souvenirs.
A full schedule of entertainment featuring on stage live performances, fascinating traditional artistic folk-life, dancing by a variety of talented groups and individuals. Come see our own Lebanese Folk Dancers!
Texas County Reporter Hosts 23rd Annual Festival in Historic Downtown Waxahachie October 27th

Join Kelli & Bob Phillips, hosts of the weekly TV show, Texas Country Reporter, for the 23rd Annual Texas Country Reporter Festival. This one-day arts and music festival will take place around the historic courthouse square in downtown Waxahachie.
Richardson’s Cottonwood Art Festival Hosts 1,400 Juried Artists October 6th-7th

Cottonwood Art Festival is a semi-annual event that features works from the nation’s top visual artists. Located in scenic Cottonwood Park in Richardson, Texas, this prestigious art show has been a part of Richardson life for over forty years.
Cottonwood Art Festival is a juried show. This year approximately 1,400 artists submitted their work for consideration. For each show, jurors select over 240 artists to exhibit their museum-quality work. The artists compete in 14 categories: 2D Mixed Media, 3D Mixed Media, Ceramics, Digital, Drawings/Pastels, Fiber, Glass, Jewelry, Leather, Metalwork, Painting, Photography, Sculpture and Wood.
Dallas VegFest Brings Fitness and Fun September 23rd

This is the place to learn about the on-going benefits of a healthful, compassionate and sustainable plant-based lifestyle. It’s the most fun you can have on a beautiful Sunday, and it’s free.
Gain inspiration as an impressive collection of trans-formative speakers and best-selling authors take the stage to address attendees about health, nutrition, and environmental issues. Learn to make delicious recipes at celebrity chef led cooking demonstrations. Sample gourmet vegan desserts and try new, healthy products and foods. There are tasty samples, as well as, new and different cultural experiences.
Denton Blues Festival Tunes Up September 15th-16th

If you are looking for some smooth tunes to take you through your weekend then the Denton Blues Festival should be on your bucket list. Hosted in partnership with the Denton Black Chamber of Commerce and Classic Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram of Denton, they are celebrating 20 years at this year’s festival. The 2018 lineup is sure to please, combined with kid friendly activities, arts and crafts, and delicious festival food!
Shellabrate at the Aubrey Peanut Festival October 8th

Aubrey Peanut Festival dates to 1986, when residents began celebrating the harvest of the local cash crop. Today it honors the area’s peanut heritage and includes a full slate of activities. Join in the peanut butter sandwich eating contest, the peanut spitting contest, the peanut butter cup relay and much more. Whether you are visiting […]
Irving Hosts Main Street Event September 21st-22nd

This annual street festival in the heart of the Irving Heritage District celebrates the hometown feel of Irving with attractions for all ages. Each year thousands of people attend this family affair, which offers live music, the Manifolds on Main Street Car Show, free games and activities for children, food and shopping.
Margarita and Salsa Festival Shakes Up Waco August 25th

Make plans now to attend the biggest, coolest, hottest party of the summer – the 23rd Annual Margarita & Salsa Festival happening on Saturday, August 25, 2018, at the Extraco Events Center in Waco. All proceeds benefit the Scholarship Program at the Heart O’ Texas Fair & Rodeo.
Afterglow Gallery Visual Artist Releases Controversial Polaroid Series July 23

Dallas-based organization Afterglow Gallery presents Allow Me To Reintroduce Myself (AMTRIM) as an icebreaker to discuss current debates that are taking the nation by storm. The Visual Arts Director and Owner, Said Abusaud created this series as a platform to showcase opinions of social issues from the perspective of Dallas’ own.  The twelve chosen individuals for the series […]
ILiveInDallas Exclusive: Announcing “Escaping The Ordinary: Volume 4” – Premiere Unreleased Song from Dallas Band, Edgewater

Ty Griffin is no stranger to the Dallas or Texas music scene. He spent several years here developing relationships and promoting music, even spending some time working for Kirtland Records (Toadies, Sarah Jaffe, The Polyphonic Spree). To put it plainly he knows the bands and bands know him. Although Griffin plays drums occasionally, his major contribution to […]