August 2024 │ Volume 34, No. 82100 ROSSAVENUE

Texas’ Tax-Free Weekend
August 9-11, 2024
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9am - 5pm
The delivery day for your building is every
Friday by 12pm; please pick up yourtickets no later than 4pm that same day.
All orders must be placed by 2pm on
Thursday, the day before, to make theNo matter how or where you shop, you can takeadvantage of back-to-school savings during
this sales tax holiday. Tax-Free Weekend is aTexas tradition, and tax-exempts most clothing,
footwear, school supplies and backpacks under$100. So, you can get the kids everything
they need before classes resume. A full listof qualifying items (and taxable ones) can befound at https://comptroller.texas.gov/taxes/
publications/98-490/clothing-footwear.

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CrossFit Games 2024August 8-11, 2024
Dickies Arena, Fort Worth, TX
physical test? The greatest athletes in the Sportof Fitness will take on incomparable competition
in a bid to become the Fittest on Earth at the2024 CrossFit Games. The CrossFit Games will
be held in the Lone Star State for the first timein its 18-year history in Fort Worth’s own Dickies
Arena, which was named by Billboard as the“Top Venue in North America.”
In addition to enjoying the competition inside
Dickies Arena, fans can enjoy all the fun at theCrossFit Festival Experience inside Will Rogers

Dallas, Texas 75201

Memorial Center, located just down the street.

214-754-2988
Security214-754-6911

The CrossFit Festival Experience is FREE andopen to the public. There will be more than
200,000 square feet of vendors and sponsors, a
livestream viewing area, 10,000+ square feet ofspectator workout space, opportunities to try thesame workouts as the athletes, and more! The
entire city of Fort Worth will be geared up for theGames, offering great opportunities for dining,

Parking Garage
214-754-6912
Building Calendar
Access the building calendar here

August 23, 2024
Grapevine, TX

Participate in health education at the Grapevine
Convention Center on South Main Street fora day filled with wellness and health tips. The
expo features a variety of vendors workshops
and activities to help you live your best life! Fromfitness demos to healthy eating tips, there's
something for everyone looking to improve theirwell-being. Don't miss out on this opportunity tolearn and connect with others, from 1-7pm on thejourney to a healthier lifestyle. Event and parking
are both FREE but must RSVP. For more
information and to RSVP, please visit
https://allevents.in/grapevine/10th-annualhealthy-living-expo/80001575743828.

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10th Annual Healthy Living
Expodrinking, and enjoying activities throughout thecity. For tickets to the CrossFit Games and more
information, please visit
https://games.crossfit.com/finals/overview.

Free Summer Concert Series
August 30 & 31, 2024
Levitt Pavilion, Arlington TX
Friday, August 30th• Ray Wylie Hubbard with Dallas BurrowCountry, Folk, Americana
Saturday, August 31st• The Drifters
R&B, Soul
Located in the heart of Downtown Arlington,
Levitt Pavilion is the place for more than 50 freeoutdoor concerts each year. From home-grown
Texas country music to hot Latin rhythms andIndie sounds to bluesy musical soul food, theLevitt Pavilion offers up a sampling of musicalgenres to enjoy under the stars. Gates open at
6pm with music starting at 7pm. Open seating isavailable on the lawn, so please bring blankets,
lawn chairs and you’re welcome to bring yourown food and coolers with beverages, including
alcohol, but no glass containers. Onsite parking
is also free. More information can be found athttps://levittpavilionarlington.org/events/.

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Dollar Day at theDallas Zoo

August 8, 2024
650 S. R. L. Thornton Freeway
Dallas, TX

It's that time of year again-- summertime
means the return of the $1 admission at
the Dallas Zoo! Each year, the Dallas Zoo
drops its admission price to only $1 for anyone
ages 3 and older (admission is always free forages 2 and under) as a way of saying “ThankYou” to the community for the year-roundsupport. This day will also feature deals onsnacks and drinks at pop-up shops in Zoo
North and Wilds of Africa, which will include:$1 popcorn$1 cotton candy$2 Twin Pops popsicles$2 ice cream cups
$2 rainbow sherbert$2 bags of Lays chips$3 canned drinks
The forecast predicts a HOT day, so guests
should dress accordingly, load up on
sunscreen and be sure to stay hydrated! TIP:
Bring a refillable water bottle to fill at the Zoo’s
water refill stations! Parking is $12 and limited,
so the zoo recommends that you hop aboard
the DART Red Line, which stops right at thezoo’s entrance. For more information and topurchase tickets, visit https://www.dallaszoo.
com/event-free/dollar-days-2024/.

DALLAS’
ORIGINAL
WATERMELONDAYAugust 3, 2024 – 9AM to 5PM
920 S Harwood St Dallas, TX 75201
Get ready to savor the sweetness of summer
at the 6th Annual Watermelon Day at theDallas Farmers Market. Join the fun for ajuicy day of watermelon-themed activities,
which includes delicious FREE samplings ofdifferent types of watermelon, a watermelon
printmaking workshop, kids face painting, chef
demonstrations, live music, local vendors, andmore! This Texas-sized celebration is the eventof the summer, where you can enjoy over 15
varieties of watermelon in all colors, shapes,and sizes. Watermelon Day is a great way tosupport local farmers and enjoy the vibrantatmosphere of the Dallas Farmers Market.
More information can be found athttps://www.visitdallas.com/events/dallasoriginal-watermelon-day/.

The Dallas Opera
2403 Flora St.
Dallas, TX

Experience the enchantment of The Dallas
Opera at the iconic Winspear Opera House!
Be swept away by the passion and allure ofVerdi’s La traviata, immerse yourself in thehaunting tale of Pelleas and Melisande,
journey to the depths of emotion with Orpheusand Eurydice, and bask in the timeless beautyand heartache of Puccini’s La bohème.
This year’s season is filled with mesmerizing
performances and unforgettable moments in
the heart of the Dallas Arts District!
Here are a few fun facts about The Dallas
Opera’s upcoming season:• The main character in La traviata,
Violetta, is based on a real person! Marie
Duplessis managed to climb the social
ladder of 19th century Paris by working
as a courtesan. She was quite influentialin society before her death caused bytuberculosis at age 23• Alexandre Dumas II was in love withMarie Duplessis and wrote a book anda play about their love story called The
Lady of the Camellias. Giuseppe Verdi
saw the play and was moved to tears
and was immediately inspired to write Latraviata. La traviata went on to inspire
more love stories, including Moulin
Rouge and Pretty Women• Pelleas and Melisande was adaptedfrom a play into an opera by the father ofmusical impressionism, Claude Debussy.
He wrote it as an “anti-opera” to put moreof a focus on the orchestration than thevocals, and the musical movements thanthe story• Lauren Snouffer, who plays Melisandein Pelleas and Melisande, is from Texas!
• Orpheus and Eurydice is a story dating
all the way back to 530 BC and the opera
dates back to the 1760’s! It is also theinspiration for the musical Hadestown• This upcoming production of Orpheusand Eurydice will be told through theperspective of a caretaker helping a loved
one with memory loss remember who they
are and come back to themselves• La boheme is based on a book, Scenesof Bohemian Life by Henri Murger,
and it serves as the inspiration for themusical Rent
We are thrilled to announce a new partnershipwith The Dallas Opera for the upcoming
season by offering an introductory promo
code of 30% off (up to 4 tickets)! For more
information and to redeem promotion, please
go to https://dallasopera.org/intro30/ andfollow instructions.

CIRQUE DU SOLEIL: SONGBLAZERSSEPTEMBER 25 - OCTOBER 20, 2024

MUSIC HALL AT FAIR PARK

Delivering the perfect harmony of guitar
grooves & breathtaking moves, Songblazers
is a one-of-a-kind theatrical productioncelebrating country music that pays homage
to its legendary and modern-day trailblazers.
With its acrobatic and live musical performance
showcasing the captivating artistry of Cirque duSoleil and the soul-stirring melodies of beloved
country rhythms, this engaging experiencecelebrates the diverse influences of country
music and its heartfelt stories through time.
Contact your concierge for discountticket link.

KIDZ BOP LIVE!
SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

THE PAVILION AT TOYOTA MUSIC FACTORY

Kids are taking over this summer! New songs!
New choreography! Special effects, andmore! Make memories that will last a lifetimeand sing and dance along as the KIDZ BOP
Kids – Aleah, JJ, Shila, and Tyler – perform
your favorite songs on stage. Contact yourconcierge for discount ticket link.

SUM 41SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

THE PAVILION AT TOYOTA MUSIC FACTORY

Sum 41 is gearing up for an epic finale with
their last headlining world tour, ‘Tour Of The
Setting Sum’, in anticipation of their ultimate
album, "Heaven :x: Hell"". With stops planned
across the globe and a monumental showat Paris La Défense Arena set to captivate
over 35,000 fans, this tour promises to be acelebration of Sum 41's legendary career.
Contact your concierge for discountticket link.

2024 DFW Restaurant Week
August 5-11
Preview week: August 1-4
Extension: August 12- September 1

Over the past 27 years, DFW Restaurant Week has raised nearly $12
million in donations for its charity partners, including $1 million in 2019
alone. North Texas’ largest culinary event and the nation’s second
longest running restaurant week campaign, DFW Restaurant Week
officially kicks off August 5th! Explore a variety of cuisines with over
100 participating premier restaurants across Dallas, Tarrant, Collin
and Denton counties through an expanded selection of prix–fixe menu
dining options – including lunch, dinner, weekend brunch and Signature
Experience dinners. Approximately 20 percent of the cost of each meal will be donated to
North Texas Food Bank (in the Dallas area) or Lena Pope (in the Tarrant area). Dine out andgive back with every delicious meal!
•Dinner – Three-courses for either $49 ($10 donated) or $59 ($12 donated)•Signature Experience Dinner – $99 ($20 donated) – Exclusive VIP experience createdby select restaurants. Features may include signature cocktails, chef’s table or additionalcourses crafted for an especially memorable meal•
Lunch – Two-courses for $29 ($6 donated) at many restaurants•Weekend Brunch – Two-courses for $29 ($6 donated) at select restaurants
Reservations are open now! Seating in new or very popular restaurants can go quickly. Book
online at www.OpenTable.com or contact restaurants directly. Be sure to specify that thereservation is for DFW Restaurant Week when booking, and don’t forget to ask for the DFW
Restaurant Week menu when you arrive.
For more information, visit www.dfwrestaurantweek.com.

ALL NEW SHOW!
Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament
launches its first new show since 2017!
The new show coincides with an importantmilestone, as this popular attraction
celebrates its 40th anniversary! The newshow centers around a powerful alliance
between a king and a queen, eachleading their own respective kingdoms
who unite to usher in an era of peace.
Guest feedback heavily influenced
the development of the action-packed
storyline, which features new characters,
new stunts and new twists and turns,
while still providing fans with what they
love most about Medieval Times – heartpounding jousting, intense sword fights
between knights, skilled horsemanshipand falconry, all enjoyed over a delicious,
four course feast.
In addition to the riveting plot, the newshow includes several upgrades thatpromise to elevate the entire entertainment
experience. The musical score is acompilation of the best original musicalscores from past shows, which immersethe viewer and take them on a journey
through time. Technological improvementsto the sound and light effects create
seamless transitions and enhance thedynamic dimensions of each scene. All
new custom-designed and hand-sewn
costumes created at the Medieval Times
costume shop in Dallas, as well as all new
caparisons for the majestic horses that are
the equine stars of the show.
Centrally located on the West side ofInterstate 35, Medieval Times has beena unique feature of the downtown skyline
since 1992. Founded in 1977 in Spain, theshow is based upon authentic Medieval
history and is the true story of a noble
family with documentation dating back tothe 11th Century. During the show, guests
experience an electrifying performancefeaturing heroic knights on spirited horses
displaying the astounding athletic featsand thrilling swordplay that have become
hallmarks of this unique entertainment
experience! More information can be foundat www.medievaltimes.com.
Please contact your concierge fordiscount tickets.

Frisco Roughriders

The Frisco RoughRiders are the Double-A
affiliate of the Texas Rangers and play atbeautiful Riders Field. More than 140 former
RoughRiders players have gone on to play
Major League Baseball. Contact
your concierge for a special link
AUGUSTand promo code this month to13-18 vs. Springfieldreceive a ($25 home plate ticket
20-25 vs. San Antonio
with a $10 concession credit).

MESQUITE CHAMPIONSHIP RODEOMESQUITE ARENA
1818 RODEO DRIVE MESQUITE, TEXAS 75149
WWW.MESQUITERODEO.COM

The world-famous Mesquite Championship Rodeo is located just 15
minutes from downtown Dallas in the climate-controlled Mesquite
Arena. The season kicked off June 1 and runs every Saturday nightat 7:30pm through August 31. Arena doors open at 6pm. Belowis discount concierge pricing for 2024; tax and gratuity (whereapplicable) are included. Parking is $10 per car. Call 972-285-8777,
ask for Brother Van and be sure to mention concierge pricing toget the discount.
Arrive early and enjoy lip smacking Texas BBQ and browse thegift kiosks.
• Adult Reserved (Ages 13 – 59) $28.56		 (regular price $39.79)		 With BBQ Buffet ** $61.56		 (regular price $74.79)• Child Reserved (Ages 3 – 12) $11.73		(no discount)		 $26.73 With BBQ Buffet **		 (regular price $28.73)• Senior Reserved (Ages 60+) $28.56		 (regular price $34.18)		 $61.56 With BBQ Buffet **		 (regular price $69.18)
V.IP. FIRST 3 ROWS OF ARENA• Adult VIP (Ages 13 – 59) $39.79		 (regular price $51.01)		 $72.79 With BBQ Buffet **		 (regular price $86.01)• Child VIP (Ages 3 – 12) $34.18		 (regular price $51.01)		 $49.18 With BBQ Buffet **		 (regular price $68.01)• Senior VIP (Ages 60+) $34.18		 (regular price $51.01)		 $67.18 With BBQ Buffet **		 (regular price $86.01)** BBQ Buffet Includes: All You Can Eat Smoked Beef Brisket, Country
Sausage, Ribs, Pulled Pork, Smoked Chicken, Mac and Cheese,Beans, Potato Salad, Cole Slaw, Bread, Iced Tea and Lemonade.
Includes service fees, tax, and gratuity.

Texas A&M Football
All customers of Concierge Connection, along with
their family and friends, are invited to yell on the Texas
A&M Aggies at a discount! Contact your concierge
for a special link and promo code. Tickets not available for Notre
Dame or Texas Longhorns games.

Texas Rangers
Globe Life Field
Arlington, Texas

The Texas Rangers 2024 is in full swing and you mayorder tickets through your concierge! The Texas Rangers have adynamic pricing structure. This means there is a base price for every
seating area, and then based on supply and demand of any given
game the price of tickets could go up (if the demand is higher). This
also means that if you order tickets for a game one day, and thenwant to add tickets to that same game at a later date, the price could
theoretically be different at that time. Contact your concierge fora full schedule, seating map, discount link, and promo code toselect home games!
The Texas Rangers promotional schedule for August 2024:
August 2 Pregame Happy Hour: $4 beers-Karbach Brewing Sky Porch
August 3 Pregame Happy Hour: $4 beers-Karbach Brewing Sky Porch
August 4 Ice Cream Sunday ($1, kids 13 & under)
August 5 Mana Mondays: 10 oz. Rangers Water drink special
from gate open until first pitch at the Teremana Terrace
behind section 134
August 7 Dollar Hot Dogs
August 15 Nathan Eovaldi Replica World Series Ring (first 29,000 fans)
August 16 World Series Champions Short Sleeve Hoodie(first 15,000 fans)Pregame Happy Hour: $4 beers-Karbach Brewing Sky Porch
August 17 Pregame Happy Hour: $4 beers-Karbach Brewing Sky Porch
August 18 Ice Cream Sunday ($1, kids 13 & under)
August 19 Adolis García Replica Postseason Jersey (first 15,000 fans)
Mana Mondays: 10 oz. Rangers Water drink special fromgate open until first pitch at the Teremana Terrace
behind section 134
August 21 Dollar Hot Dogs
August 30 Corey Seager Silver Slugger Bobblehead (First 15,000 fans)Pregame Happy Hour: $4 beers-Karbach Brewing Sky Porch
August 31 Pregame Happy Hour: $4 beers-Karbach Brewing Sky Porch

Dallas Cowboys Games

Here’s your chance to take your family to anaffordable live game and check out the stadium.
A limited supply of tickets will be available to thefollowing preseason game while supplies last socontact your concierge to place your order. Should you be interested
in regular season games throughout the year, call your concierge
for availability and pricing. The Dallas Cowboys no longer offer hard
copy tickets so starting this year we will need your email addresswhen ordering and you will get tickets to show on your phone toenter.
Pre-Season Game & Discount Pricing:•Saturday, August 24 @ 3pm – Los Angeles Chargers•Lower Level (sections 100-300) $75•Upper Level (section 400) $25

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