Posts Tagged ‘Dallas Arboretum’
Courtesy Dallas Arboretum Community Contribution The Nancy Rutchik Red Maple Rill opens at 1:15 p.m., Oct. 6 at the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden, adding another feature to the internationally recognized display gardens. The 2-acre site, originally a ravine filled with bamboo and poison ivy, has been transformed into a series of Texas Stream cascades [...]
By Bruce Felps The sixth annual Tour des Fleurs 10K and 20K races, along with the associated walk, hit the starting line this weekend. The day’s events start at 7:30 a.m., Sept. 17, when the 20K participants take off at the Dallas Arboretum. The 10K race starts at 8 a.m., about the same time families [...]
Community Contribution The Dallas Arboretum will host a book signing by Sam L. Pfiester, author of “The Golden Lane,” at the Hoffman Family Gift Store from 1-4 p.m., Aug. 22, Set in the early 1900s in Tampico, Mexico, the book details Everette DeGolyer’s, namesake of Arboretum mansion, the search for oil. Part love story, part [...]
By Bruce Felps The Dallas Arboretum dropped its admission fees to $1 for August, and this weekend the botanical garden lowers a few more prices. The Summer Mega Sale runs from 9 a.m.-5 p.m., each day Aug. 12-14, in Rosine Hall. That $1 admission price gets patrons into the sale as well. Merchandise includes party [...]
By Bruce Felps A continuing streak of 25 days at 100 degrees or more with no end in sight might not make a walk across 66 acres sound too appealing. Take those 66 acres, make them the Dallas Arboretum, and consider park admission for $1 rather than the usual $8 fee, and August at the [...]
By Bruce Felps The first segment of outdoor concerts at the Dallas Arboretum comes to a close after this week’s shows, taking an August hiatus before cranking up again in September. Tomorrow’s show, July 25, features Satisfaction, a Rolling Stones tribute band. The band, of course, hits the highlights of the Stones’ recording career — ”Brown [...]
By Bruce Felps Well, chase one rabbit. Peter Rabbit makes a return engagement to close out the month at the Dallas Arboretum. The fuzzy little beastie appears at the East Dallas botanical gardens from 10 a.m.-1 p.m., July 21-31, at the Hoffman Family Gift Store. Bring a camera to chronicle the rare rabbit sighting with [...]
By Bruce Felps The Dallas Arboretum offers a little something for about every musical taste in the coming weeks. Tonight, Tuesday, Monte Montgomery takes the Martin Rutchik Concert Stage with his brand of original acoustic rock ‘n’ roll suitable for all ages. Le Freak cranks the ‘70s disco thing — redundant, yes — Thursday night, [...]
By Bruce Felps Get John Philip Sousa fired up for the Fourth of July when the 36th Infantry Division Band performs patriotic songs at the Dallas Arboretum. The musical military ensemble plays at 2 p.m., July 3, on the Martin Rutchick Concert Stage.
By Bruce Felps OK, this weekend is it, the two-day culmination of 100 days of events to commemorate the 100th anniversary of White Rock Lake. Heavens, where to start, where to start? Ah, of course, with the boat parade.
