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When Fantastic Beasts And Where to Find Them was initially announced, many Harry Potter fans were reasonably leery of the spinoff series. However, It did not take long after the film’s release before the new cast had successfully woven themselves into the wizarding world. Fantastic Beasts was able to differentiate itself from the original movies […]

The Weasley’s don’t exactly hold a prominent place in the wizarding society, but none seem to be as controversial as the infamous Percy Weasley. “Perfect Percy” is typically known for being an egocentric, power-hungry traitor to his family. Whether he is deserving of those everlasting titles is determined by whomever you talk to in the […]

The North Texas Fair & Rodeo is an annual 9 day event held in August and is located off of N. Carroll Blvd in Denton, TX. It offers many activities for adults and kids of all ages including:

• Live Concerts
• Horses & Livestock Shows
• Contests: Mutton Bustin’, Photography, Rodeo Queen, Pageant, Youth Art, Creative Arts, Fun & Games, Professional and Youth Rodeo’s, Bull Blowouts
• And More: Carnival, Fun Zone, Kid Zone, Parade, Commercial Exhibits, and yummy fair food. This facility also hosts other events throughout the year. Each year they award two $1000 college scholarships to graduating seniors.

Everyone’s favorite broadcaster (with maybe the exception of Slytherin students) is headed to Dallas for next month’s LeakyCon. Luke Youngblood, who portrays Lee Jordan in the Harry Potter film franchise, is scheduled to appear as a guest in the celebrity lineup.

AnimeFest is a convention for fans of anime, manga, games and other forms of pop-culture. As the name suggests, AnimeFest, is largely based around “anime” or Japanese animation. Its’ primary motivation to educate the public about anime and the cultural aspects surrounding it. When formed back in 1992 the term “anime” was largely unknown. Many of the “cartoons” on TV were adaptations of Japanese TV shows and some began to realize this and seek more. A small, but rapidly growing fandom was emerging out of the science fiction/fantasy fandom.

Believe it or not, it has been over two decades since the first Harry Potter novel was published and almost 17 years since the series first hit the big screen!

Digital marketing is the cornerstone of success for local businesses and brands today. Getting found online by consumers in their moment of need is essential. Local search, SEO, social media and mobile marketing are the inescapable driving forces! 2017 Rocks Digital Conference held at the Addison Conference Center on June 29-30, 2017. The Rocks Digital […]

After drawing a crowd of over 80,000 last year, the City of Allen has your summer covered by once again throwing DFW’s biggest summer party with Dallas’ best party bands! Keeping the tradition of being “First to the Fourth,” the 2018 Market Street Allen USA Celebration will be held on the last Saturday in June, kicking off Independence Day festivities early with this year’s annual event beginning at 4 p.m. on June 30th at Celebration Park in Allen. This fun, family-friendly celebration is free to attend and open to all ages, featuring two stages of live music, exciting new activity zones, the chance to meet another Cowboy wide receiver, diverse food selections and one of North Texas’ most exhilarating fireworks displays choreographed to contemporary and patriotic music.

Big D BBQ Battle cook-off competition brings the best brisket, chicken, pork ribs, pork shoulder, and pinto beans to the table in an all-out battle for bragging rights to “the best BBQ in North Dallas.”  The 1st 1000 people through the gate will have the opportunity to cast their vote for this year’s “People’s Choice” award! BBQ cook teams compete, you get to eat! BBQ, craft beer, car show, live bands, kids zone, fun and more – while supplies last – are included when you buy a ticket. Benefits Cafe Momentum and Guns & Hoses Foundation of North Texas.

The battle for the “Iron Throne” will finally be decided in the next season of Game of Thrones. Multiple families are preparing their final moves to see who will take control of Westeros. However, in the past seven seasons of the show many potential heirs have met their demise. Shireen Baratheon arguably met one of […]