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Dallas' new slogan "Live Large. Think Big." describes the essence and vitality of a city built on big dreams, freshly blazed trails and an attitude that all things are possible. This richly diverse city offers a thriving culinary scene, leading arts district, countless luxury accommodations, professional sports, trendy entertainment districts and endless shopping opportunities.

KRLD Restaurant Week Presented by Central Market August 11-31
Various Local Restaurants
KRLD Restaurant Week, which familiarizes diners with the region's hottest menus, offers tasty three-course prix fixe dinner combinations for only $35/person , $7.00 of each meal goes back to support the charitable outreach of the North Texas Food Bank and Lena Pope Home - - Reservations will go quickly and are available for evening seating only. Click the link for more information and participating restaurants
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Stingray Bay
Now to September 1
Dallas Zoo
Feed and interact with these flat-winged cousins of the shark. Known for a long tail with a sharp barb that can be quite dangerous, these stingrays are safe to touch and a delight to watch. After, take a ride down to a Pineapple Under the Sea and visit everyone's favorite invertebrate - SpongeBob Square Pants. The new 3-dimensional motion simulated ride near the Aquarium features SpongeBob and his buddy Patrick pursuing a runaway pickle in heavy traffic at Bikini Bottom.
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For informaion on evacuation and shelter information for
Hurricane Gustav click here

Events>>

August 29-31
Tulisoma 2008
African American Museum at Fair Park
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September 9
Mystery Dinner Theater Dave & Buster's - Walnut Hill
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September 10
AT&T Opening Gala
Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center
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Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs
October 8, 2008 to
May 17, 2009
Dallas Museum of Art
The Dallas engagement marks the first time King Tut's treasures will be seen in the Southwest region. The current exhibition includes an extensive array of more than 130 extraordinary artifacts from the tomb of Tutankhamun and other ancient Egyptian sites. The return of the exhibition to the United States will include a selection of artifacts that are new to the exhibit and have never before been seen outside of Egypt.
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Visitor's Center
Hours of Operation:
Monday - Friday:
8 am to 5 pm
Weekends/Holidays:
9 am to 5 pm.
Click here for more information.

DFW Becomes First U.S. Airport to Take Advantage of New 'Open Skies' Agreement

Dallas in the News
Dallas' growth and development has not gone unnoticed by the media. Many publications are writing about the new and intriguing aspects of this modern and urban-chic city.
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