If you drive down Cedar Springs and have asked yoursel "what's being built across from Kroger?", well today the Ilume has displayed an artist rendering of the multi-use project. No other details are available on the web site as of now, but you can check out the project for yourself. It looks like Cedar Springs is moving on up!
 

View Artist Rendering at The Ilume site 

 
Bring consumer electronics you need to get rid of such as: Televisions, computer monitors, computer systems, stereos, VCRs, DVDs, cameras, camcorders, phones and any other consumer electronics. LOADS OF STUFF IN THESE PRODUCTS THAT NEED TO STAY OUT OF LANDFILLS. Free to the public. Sponsored by SONY and Waste Management.

 

Waste Management Recycle America
7601 Ambassador Row
Dallas, TX 75247 Just west of 183 near the I35/183 merge  

 

South west off Empire Central/Divident

 

Sunday, August 24
Cyclone Anaya's
2:00 - 4:00 pm
 

The Turtle Creek Chorale is gearing up for the new season. Are you thinking about buying a season subscription to the Turtle Creek Chorale? Here are some reasons to join the fun. This year's events will include Joan Rivers, Chef Stephan Pyles, "Our Better Angels", "Celebrate America!" with the United States Army Chorus plus other events. Visit the TCC web site to learn about the fun and purchase season tickets.

New Member Mixer will be held Sunday from 2-4 pm at Cyclone Anaya's Mexican Kitchen (Hall at Lemmon). For more information, please call 214-526-3214 x 101.

 

Continues thru

September 2nd 

 
Each week, new art appears at Buli's Cafe on Cedar Springs courtesy Artist Robb Conover. The Pulp Fiction exhibit is a progressive art show "where lunch box art and pulp fiction meet on canvas."
 

Peker's
8:00 pm
  

AIDS Interfaith Network presents Miss AIN 2008 honoring Lacey Lakeview (Miss AIN 2007) at Pekers, 2615 Oak Lawn Ave. beginning at 8:00 pm. The evening will be Emceed by Chanel and MacKenzie Storm with Guest Performers Messy Panocha, Sissy, Natasha Versache and Skyla Miles. All proceeds will benefit AIN's client service programs.
 

promptly at 6:45PM
 
The Women's Chorus of Dallas will hold open rehearsals for women interested in joining the Chorus. Interested singers are invited to sit in on a rehearsal, meet with the other members of The Women's Chorus of Dallas and learn more about becoming a member.  Interested guests are invited to audition on their second visit to the open rehearsals.
 
The Women's Chorus of Dallas offers women an opportunity sing the classical choral repertoire as well as popular music and other genres.  Prior experience or the ability to read music is not a requirement for membership. 
 
Current openings are available for both chorus members and soloists.  Regular season rehearsals are held every Monday from 7PM - 10PM at Sammons Center for the Arts.  Members are expected to attend every rehearsal. 
 
For more information on auditions, traveling with the Chorus or for tickets, call 214-520-7828 or email twcdoffice@twcd.org

 

TWCD web site 
 

Obama Presidential Nomination
Acceptance Speech
Thursday, August 28
7:00 - 11;00 pm
 

Please join Stonewall at the Round Up Saloon (3912 Cedar Springs) as we host the biggest party on the block as Barack Obama delivers his acceptance speech LIVE. This event is FREE complete with local speakers including Dallas County Sheriff Lupe Valdez, Stonewall President and Obama Pride National Co-Chair Jesse Garcia, and Human Rights Campaign's National Board of Directors member Steve Atkinson.

There will even be a balloon drop after the speech ! This promises to be a fun and exciting evening and we hope that you will join us. Feel free to bring a Guest.
 

Sunday, August 31
Sue Ellen's
3014 Throckmorton
4:00 pm
 

Resource Center Dallas presents the Deborah Vial DVD release party Sunday, Aug. 31 at Sue Ellen's with special guests Tile, Fishing for Comets, Anton Shaw, Ciao Bella and Leah Marr. $15 cover includes free DVD. A limited number of $10 presale tix available at Sue Ellen's now. There will be raffle prizes between bands benefiting Kindred Spirits small dog rescue and the Family Violence Program at the Resource Center of Dallas. Exclusive rates are available at the Warwick Melrose Hotel. Call 214-521-5151 and ask for rate DVD08.

 

More information online.
 

Wednesday, Sept. 3
Cedar Springs Rd.
 
Mark you calendars now for the September Pride edition of First Wednesday on Cedar Springs. Once again, the merchants on the strip will be pouring out into the street with bargains, sales, refreshments, entertainment and just good old fun!! The festivities start at 6:00 pm with your chance to win one of several prizes given away throughout the evening. Check the web site often for updated information.
 

Saturday, Sept. 6
Benefiting
Legacy Counseling
Eddie Dean's Ranch
7:30 pm
 

You're invited to the fabulous Wild Wild West Goldrush Casino in Dallas, Texas! You don't need to fly to Las Vegas to enjoy high roller treatment, drinks and entertainment. Instead just come on down to this year's extravaganza at Eddie Dean's Ranch and enjoy the casion Texas-styel! Entertainment starring Dallas' own Sinatra, Vince Martinez. Bid on fabulous live auction items, gamble on the black jack tables and remember, what happens in the Wild Wild West, stays in the Wild Wild West. Eddie Dean's Ranch is located at 944 S. Lamar in Dallas.

 

All proceeds benefit Legacy Counseling Center. Tickets: $75 includes dinner and two drinks and $25 in casino chips to gamble for fabulous prizes. For ticket and sponsorship information, call 214-520-6308 x302. Call 214-741-4211 the night of the event if you need directions.