Shen Yun Performing Arts

August 4 - 5, 2010 at Bass Performance Hall with live orchestra!

 After touring over 100 cities on five continents, Shen Yun Performing Arts comes to Fort Worth for a spectacular, original production of Chinese dance and music. Here's your chance to experience the show that has left millions in awe. Discover for yourself the brilliant choreography, gorgeous costumes, and state-of-the-art backdrops that have astounded audiences everywhere.

 SHOW TIME(S)

Wednesday, August 4, 2010 - 20:00
Thursday, August 5, 2010 - 20:00

VENUE

Bass Performance Hall

4th and Calhoun Streets

Fort Worth, TX 76102

United States

See map: Google Maps

TICKETS

PRICES: $150, $120, $100, $90, $80

ONLINE: www.basshall.com

PHONE:
877-212-4280 (Box Office)
888-907-4697 (Presenters)

EMAIL: Dallas@ntdtv.com

Groups of 10 or more get 10% off

**Children 3 and under are not admitted.

For all press, advertising, sponsorship, and ticketing inquiries related to these performances, please call 817-907-7563, or email dallas@ntdtv.com.

Presented by:
Southern USA Falun Dafa Association and NTDTV Dallas

While the permanent collection may not be on par with that of other metropolitan museums, the DMA's events set it apart.  The 'Late Nights' program includes evening lectures, music and films, and the 'Center for Creative Connections' can link you up with other artistically minded people.  The DMA also offers classes and gallery tours with curators and local graduate students.

The DMA is open Tuesday and Wednesday 11am-5pm, Thursday 11am-9pm, and Friday, Saturday, Sunday 11am-5pm with the exception of holidays, and the third Friday of every month the museum is open until 12am. 

Admission is $10 for adults, $7 for senior citizens (65+), $5 for students with ID and children under 12 are free.  Parking is $10.

Since then the movement has picked up quite a bit of speed, evolving from a small political outcry to a full blown trend. Now it’s cool to be “green.” There is so much pressure to be green that one might have an anxiety attack in the grocery checkout line when asked the simple question “Paper or plastic?” (For the low down on which is really best, check out this handy article: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/18538484)

How does this pertain to you, loyal apartment dwellers? Well, if your Dallas-Fort Worth Apartment doesn’t even have a recycling program, you need to help them catch up with the times. Here are a few ideas to help your apartment community Get Green:

• Recycle: Read this wonderful step-by-step guide to recycling and waste management specifically geared towards apartment communities, created by the BFI Waste Service of Salinas, CA: http://www.bfi-salinas.com/multi-family-sbs-guide.cfm. Talk to your apartment manager about investing in a community recycling bin that residents can dump in. If necessary, send a petition or poll around the building to get your neighbors support.

• Grow: Scout out a plot of soil on the apartment grounds to start a community garden. Growing and eating your own food not only helps the environment, but it also helps you save on your grocery bill. You don’t need a ton of space to grown common veggies, fruits and herbs. Just a little patch of soil in a well-lit area will do. If you live in an urban apartment with zero green space, no problem, you can plant in containers on the rooftop, too. Recruit a team of residents to help you plant and maintain the garden (maybe you have a landscape designer or horticulturist living amongst you?). Make it fun for kids, too, by labeling areas of the garden with what they could be used for, like “Salsa garden” for tomatoes, cilantro and onions, or “Pizza Garden” for basil and peppers. Once you have a thriving garden, plan a community garden cookout!

• Reuse: Organize a drive at your apartment to collect gently used clothes, shoes, cell phones, laptops and small kitchen appliances to ensure they are properly disposed of or donated to those in need. You’d be surprised by how many organizations are out there to collect specific items. Most likely all you need to do is contact them with your idea and they can help you make it happen.

• Educate: Reserve the community clubhouse to host free seminars on topics such as composting, gardening, recycling, organic nutrition, etc. Not only will your neighbors enjoy the free learning opportunity, but I’m sure there are plenty of local small businesses who could use the free advertising, too.

• Volunteer: Round up a group of residents to participate in green volunteer activities around the neighborhood, such as planting, picking up trash, maintaining trails, etc. Contact your local parks & recreation office for ideas.

• Switcheroo: Minimize waste and contaminants as much as possible inside your own apartment. Replace all light bulbs with more efficient kinds (you’ll love the reduced utility costs), use low-no VOC paint on your accent walls, switch to using recycled paper products, shop at farmers markets, etc. These are small, simple changes that make a big difference.

There are a ton of other great ideas out there that will help take care of the environment, and also bring your Dallas-Fort Worth neighborhood and apartment community together in the process. Not to mention that volunteer activities and community leadership look fabulous on a resume…

Check out hubbuzz.com for more information about Dallas Apartment Living!

Far more than your typical burger joint,  the Twisted Root is the only professional chef-driven "burger joint" in town. This place serves up homemade 'burgs with 7 different kinds of meat patties, 16+ toppings (inlcuding 3 kinds of specialty cheeses) and all kinds of interesting side dishes (try the "fried ride" for a real HEART STOPPER :)

Top off all that delicious grease with a creamy, cool treat like the limited time only Thin Mint specialty milkshake made from real thin mints straight from the neighborhood girlscout troop!

Twisted Root is now open for lunch and dinner, from 11am - 9pm, in 3 locations:

2615 Commerce St. in Deep Ellum

730 E Campbell Rd. in Richardson, TX

Somwhere in Roanoke, TX (location recently opened, check site for location details)

For the Foodie: I know everyone gets sick of all the sugary treats this time of year, but the goodies fromSublime Chocolate in Allen are anything but normal. Foodies will be surprised at the unique, gourmet flavors of these chocolates. [Where: 1201 E Main St. Allen, TX]

For the Fitness Buff: What's a better way to shakeup a workout than a spin around the dance foor? A giftcard to Studio 22 in Addison will allow gym rats to branch out and torch calories while learning some sweet dance moves.  [Where: 14902 Preston Road, suite 400] 

For the Dog Lover: Check out The Pillow Bar's new line of luxe dog beds at the Linen Boutique in North Dallas. The best part? A portion of proceeds go to the SPCA of Texas. [Where: 5600 W Lovers Lane]

For the Spa-goer: These people can never have too much spaahh time, so send them to Pranaa Ayurveda Spa in Plano for a customized dosha evaluation and a variety of soothing, balancing treatments (perfect for recovering from the holidays). [Where: 4017 Preston Rd.]

For the Homebody: Purchase a Fresh Start Candle from Vintage Living in Park Cities to help support Dwell With Dignity, a non-profit that refurbishes living spaces for low income families to encourage them to strive for a better life.

• The Patio Grill at 3403 McKinney Ave in Uptown Dallas– Celebrate the cooler weather at this casual outdoor pub serving up 10 beers on tap and traditional sports bar type grub like wings and burgers.

BUY
• About Face Studios Silhouettes at 3419 Milton Ave in Park Cities– Send pics of your friends, family and/or pets to owner/founder Allyson Hall and get a unique, funky silhouette art piece in return.

• Sweet Papery in Richardson – Make your mark on any gift this season with personalized stamps, return addresses, tags and more special-oredered from this too-cute website.

PRIMP
• Joy of Waxing at 3622 Fairmount St in Uptown – Get pretty for all those holiday parties you have to attend with the help of this new beauty salon that specializes in head to toe hair removal (the gents are also welcome).

• Hawaiian Nail Bar at 5500 Greenville Ave in North Dallas – Escape the holiday hooplah with a mini vaycay at this beauty chain’s newest location. Grab a lei, a complimentary pina colada and settle in for an indulgent strawberry margarita pedicure.

SWEAT
• Extreme Endurance Boot Camp in North Dallas – Beat holiday weight gain by mixing up your routine with this high-powered workout. Groups meet at the Galleria for intense sweat sessions, body fat measurements and nutrition counseling. (e-mail bootcampdallas@aol.com.)

Visit Hubbuzz.com for more information about Dallas-Fort Worth, including neighborhood profiles, interactive maps and apartment rental listings!

Check out a local artist and her work. Buy unique art for those contemporary lovers.

FRIDAY OCT. 9

• Support the Wilson Foundation and social improvement programs in South Africa by shopping at the Tseelana Market at Tru Salon in Uptown Dallas. 10am - 4pm.

SATURDAY OCT. 10

• Rummage through furniture, homegoods, jewelry and other used items at the Junkadoodle Fall Flea Market in North Dallas. 9am - 6pm

• The Kessler School Pumpkin Patch and Fair helps you act like a kid again with carnival games, live music, a craft fair and other fall festivities at the Kessler Park United Methodist Church in Oak Cliff.

SUNDAY OCT. 11

• Take your tastebuds on a Middle Eastern adventure at the brand new Samar restaurant in Downtown Dallas. 

For details about these events and to signup for Dallas e-newsletters, visit the Daily Candy website.

For more information about Dallas-Fort Worth apartments and neighborhoods, visit hubbuzz.com.

Here are some tips to help you stay safe and healthy at your apartment this flu season:

1.) By far the #1 most important and effective way to prevent illness is to wash your hands. And not just after you go to the bathroom, either. Make sure you thoroughly wash your hands after working out at the community fitness center, shooting pool in the clubhouse, using the business center computers or even just pushing the elevator buttons.

2.) It’s one thing if you want to cover your own apartment in germs, but PLEASE, if you have to cough or sneeze in the hallway, laundry room or any other public areas of your apartment building, make sure you turn your head into your elbow or shoulder! No, it is not sufficient to use your hand to cover your mouth because then you will spread your germs to the next surface you touch (unless, of course, you run straight to a bathroom to scrub your hands ?)

3.) Get a regular flu shot. There is much debate about what time of the season you should have the flu shot administered, but most health professionals agree that getting a flu shot is a solid step towards preventing illness. Go one step further and work with your apartment manager to organize a flu shot clinic at the community to encourage your neighbors to get one, too.

4.) If you live with roommates, make sure you all pitch in to clean your apartment at least weekly. Wipe down kitchen and bathroom counters with an anti-bacterial cleaner and a clean sponge and/or paper towel. Also, regular vacuuming and sweeping cuts down on dirt particles that can aggravate allergies (which cause sneezing and germs).

If you still get sick this fall, do your best to stay at home so you don’t infect your neighbors and/or co-workers! Don’t use the community amenities during your down time, including the fitness center, hot tub or TV/game room, and make sure to wash your bedding and toss your toothbrush once you’re back on your feet again.

And, if you're really worried about getting H1N1, maybe you should invest in a neat face mask like the one in this picture.

You can find more information about swine flu on the Center for Disease Control website.

Looking for an apartment to rent in Dallas-Ft. Worth? Search apartment rentals by neighborhood now on hubbuzz.com!

One is YardSaleTreasureMap.com which lets you enter an address, search radius and day of the week to generate a list and a map of local yard sales taking place around Dallas-Fort Worth that day. The listings are pulled from craigslist ads and not only show the location of the sale but also details about what sort of items will be up for grabs.

If you have recently moved into a new house or apartment in Dallas- Fort Worth and need some new furnishings this could be a very helpful tool that will save you time and money. And if you’re not familiar with Dallas-Fort Worth, don’t worry, the site helps you map a route and lets you print directions so you don’t get lost.

Another great site is MapMyFitness.com which has a ton of fitness tools, including articles from popular fitness magazines, local running paths, fitness plans, and a ton of other cool tools for fitness buffs.

This tool would be especially helpful for someone who has just moved to a new Dallas-Fort Worth neighborhood and needs to create a new fitness routine, or even for someone who travels a lot and needs to change their routine often for different locations.

You can also hook up with other members to join fitness groups in Dallas-Fort Worth on the ‘community’ tab. There are so many links and resources on this site that you could spend hours browsing and planning. Related sites include MapMyHike.com, MapMyRide.com and MapMyTri.com.

Using a variety of research studies, Forbes compiled data like average salaries, unemployment rates and cost of living indexes to determine the rankings.  What factors helped Dallas and Fort Worth rank in the top 10?  Low unemployment rates, low cost of living and high salaries.

Here are the final report cards for Dallas and Fort Worth:

Dallas-Plano-Irving:

• Cost of Living: 23 of 50
• Housing Opportunity: 23 of 50
• Unemployment Rate: 11 of 50
• Average Salary: 17 of 50

Fort Worth-Arlington:

• Cost of Living: 16 of 50
• Housing Opportunity: 10 of 50
• Unemployment Rate: 8 of 50
• Average Salary: 34 of 50

Another reason Texas is full of great bargains? A super-soft housing market.  In other words, if you need a place to live, you need to check out the amazing deals on apartments in Dallas and Fort Worth ASAP.

Buy a copy of a Billy Collins book of poetry – check the table of contents to make sure it includes the poem, “The Lanyard.”

Choose a nice little bookmark, something that your mother will like.

Insert the bookmark into the book at the page where the poem appears.

Have the bookstore wrap this up, if you can’t do it yourself.

Buy a card.

Sign it with love.

It’s a guaranteed win.

No kidding.

Here are some flickr photos of a lanyard, in case you don’t remember making these in Cub Scouts or Brownies or whatever group you were in when your parents were still trying to socialize you.