Texas Rangers Home Stand at Rangers Ballpark: Detroit Tigers (Now thru Sun, May 19) and Oakland A’s (Mon, May 20 thru Wed, May 22)

Posted on: May 14th, 2013 by The Insider

The 1st place Texas Rangers (with the best record in MLB) continue their home stand this week with games against the Detroit Tigers (now thru May 19) and division rival Oakland A’s (Mon, May 20-thru- Wed, May 22). Promotions include: Postgame Fireworks on Friday; and Nolan Ryan Bobbleheads on Tues, May 21st.

 

TEXAS RANGERS HOME GAMES
Rangers Ballpark in Arlington
Address: 1000 Ballpark Way, Arlington, TX (scroll down for map/directions)
Tickets: $11 to $234; available at (972)-RANGERS or www.texasrangers.com
Parking: $15
Info: http://www.texasrangers.com

 

Here’s the scoop on the current Rangers home stand including money-saving discounts and fun promotional give-aways (now thru Wednesday, May 22, 2013):

THURSDAY, May 16: Rangers blast Tigers’ ace Justin Verlander in 10-4 win; Yu Darvish picks up his 7th win of the season!!!

 

FRIDAY, May 17, 2013: DETROIT TIGERS @ RANGERS; 7:05pm
*Promotions: Postgame Fireworks Show
*Tickets: $13 to $234 (call 972-RANGERS or go to www.texasrangers.com)
*Ticket promotions:
*”FIREWORKS FRIDAY”: Purchase $15 Upper Reserved tickets online when you enter FIREWORKS as the coupon code on-line. Limit 12 tickets, offer subject to available and cannot be combined with other offers.
* “ALL YOU CAN EAT SEATS” located in the upper deck of the right field porch and includes all you can eat hot dogs, nachos, soft drinks, peanuts, popcorn, and grilled chicken sandwiches. Food service begins when the gates open and ends at the end of the 7th inning or 2.5 hours after first pitch. Price is $58 for premiere games on Fridays.

 

SATURDAY, May 18: DETROIT TIGERS @ RANGERS; 7:05pm
*Promotions: Rangers calendars (first 30,000 fans) presented by Jo-Ann Fabric & Craft Store; pregame concert by Mark McKinney presented by Budweiser.
*Tickets: $13 to $112 (call 972-RANGERS or go to www.texasrangers.com)
*Ticket promotions: “ALL YOU CAN EAT SEATS” located in the upper deck of the right field porch and includes all you can eat hot dogs, nachos, soft drinks, peanuts, popcorn, and grilled chicken sandwiches. Food service begins when the gates open and ends at the end of the 7th inning or 2.5 hours after first pitch. Price is $58 for premiere games on Saturdays..

 

SUNDAY, May 19: DETROIT TIGERS @ RANGERS; 1:05pm
*Promotions: kids’ Joe Nathan t-shirts (first 10,000 fans ages 13 & under); Blue Bell Ice Cream Sundae ($1 ice cream for ages 13 & under)
*Tickets: $11 to $208 (call 972-RANGERS or go to www.texasrangers.com)
*Ticket promotions:
*“COCA-COLA FAMILY PACKS” — 4 tickets, 4 jumbo hot dogs, 4 Coke soft drinks, 2 kids zone wristbands, and 1 souvenir program at cost of $76 for Upper Reserved section and $124 for Lower Reserved section; additional persons may be added (one program per four tickets, one kids zone wristband per two tickets). Offer is available online, via phone, or at box office with the coupon available on Coca-Cola 2-Liter packaging at retail for all non-premier regular-season games. Offer is subject to availability and cannot be combined with any other offer. Limit 12.
* “DR PEPPER CANS”: Any Dr Pepper or Diet Dr Pepper can may be presented at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington or DRPEPPER entered as the coupon code online to receive $5 off tickets in Lexus Club Terrace, Upper Box, or Upper Reserved. Offer is valid for Sunday-Thursday home games in May, and June. Offer is subject to availability and cannot be combined with any other offer. Limit 12.
*“ALL YOU CAN EAT SEATS” located in the upper deck of the right field porch and includes all you can eat hot dogs, nachos, soft drinks, peanuts, popcorn, and grilled chicken sandwiches. Food service begins when the gates open and ends at the end of the 7th inning or 2.5 hours after first pitch. Price is $51.

 

MONDAY, May 20: OAKLAND A’s @ Rangers; 7:05pm
*Tickets: $11 to $208  (call 972-RANGERS or go to www.texasrangers.com)
*Ticket promotions:
*“COCA-COLA FAMILY PACKS” — 4 tickets, 4 jumbo hot dogs, 4 Coke soft drinks, 2 kids zone wristbands, and 1 souvenir program at cost of $76 for Upper Reserved section and $124 for Lower Reserved section; additional persons may be added (one program per four tickets, one kids zone wristband per two tickets). Offer is available online, via phone, or at box office with the coupon available on Coca-Cola 2-Liter packaging at retail for all non-premier regular-season games. Offer is subject to availability and cannot be combined with any other offer. Limit 12.
* “DR PEPPER CANS”: Any Dr Pepper or Diet Dr Pepper can may be presented at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington or DRPEPPER entered as the coupon code online to receive $5 off tickets in Lexus Club Terrace, Upper Box, or Upper Reserved. Offer is valid for Sunday-Thursday home games in April, May, and June. Offer is subject to availability and cannot be combined with any other offer. Limit 12.
*Fox Sports Southwest SUMMER TICKET DAYS: purchase $12 Upper Reserved tickets using the coupon code FOXSports for May 20th game. Subject to availability and cannot be combined with other offers. Limit 12.*
* “ALL YOU CAN EAT SEATS”: located in the upper deck of the right field porch and includes all you can eat hot dogs, nachos, soft drinks, peanuts, popcorn, and grilled chicken sandwiches. Food service begins when the gates open and ends at the end of the 7th inning or 2.5 hours after first pitch. Price is $51.

 

TUESDAY, May 21: OAKLAND A’s @ RANGERS; 7:05pm
*Promotions: Nolan Ryan Bobbleheads (first 30,000 fans)
*Tickets: $11 to $208 (call 972-RANGERS or go to www.texasrangers.com)
**Ticket Discounts:
* “OZARKA ON-LINE TICKET TUESDAY”: Tickets for most Tuesday home games are half price in Upper Reserved, Upper Box, Lexus Club Terrace, and Lower Reserved when purchased online with OZARKA as the coupon code at texasrangers.com. Offer is not valid for July 23; subject to availability and cannot be combined with any other offer. Limit 12.
*“COCA-COLA FAMILY PACKS” — 4 tickets, 4 jumbo hot dogs, 4 Coke soft drinks, 2 kids zone wristbands, and 1 souvenir program at cost of $76 for Upper Reserved section and $124 for Lower Reserved section; additional persons may be added (one program per four tickets, one kids zone wristband per two tickets). Offer is available online, via phone, or at box office with the coupon available on Coca-Cola 2-Liter packaging at retail for all non-premier regular-season games. Offer is subject to availability and cannot be combined with any other offer. Limit 12.
* “DR PEPPER CANS”: Any Dr Pepper or Diet Dr Pepper can may be presented at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington or DRPEPPER entered as the coupon code online to receive $5 off tickets in Lexus Club Terrace, Upper Box, or Upper Reserved. Offer is valid for Sunday-Thursday home games in April, May, and June. Offer is subject to availability and cannot be combined with any other offer. Limit 12.
* “ALL YOU CAN EAT SEATS”: located in the upper deck of the right field porch and includes all you can eat hot dogs, nachos, soft drinks, peanuts, popcorn, and grilled chicken sandwiches. Food service begins when the gates open and ends at the end of the 7th inning or 2.5 hours after first pitch. Price is $51.

 

WEDNESDAY, May 22: OAKLAND A’s @ RANGERS: 1:05pm
*Promotions: Dollar Hot Dog Day; Weather Day
*Tickets: $11 to $208 (call 972-RANGERS or go to www.texasrangers.com)
**Ticket Discounts:
*“COCA-COLA FAMILY PACKS” — 4 tickets, 4 jumbo hot dogs, 4 Coke soft drinks, 2 kids zone wristbands, and 1 souvenir program at cost of $76 for Upper Reserved section and $124 for Lower Reserved section; additional persons may be added (one program per four tickets, one kids zone wristband per two tickets). Offer is available online, via phone, or at box office with the coupon available on Coca-Cola 2-Liter packaging at retail for all non-premier regular-season games. Offer is subject to availability and cannot be combined with any other offer. Limit 12.
* “DR PEPPER CANS”: Any Dr Pepper or Diet Dr Pepper can may be presented at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington or DRPEPPER entered as the coupon code online to receive $5 off tickets in Lexus Club Terrace, Upper Box, or Upper Reserved. Offer is valid for Sunday-Thursday home games in May, and June. Offer is subject to availability and cannot be combined with any other offer. Limit 12.
* “ALL YOU CAN EAT SEATS”: located in the upper deck of the right field porch and includes all you can eat hot dogs, nachos, soft drinks, peanuts, popcorn, and grilled chicken sandwiches. Food service begins when the gates open and ends at the end of the 7th inning or 2.5 hours after first pitch. Price is $51.

 

For detailed information on all upcoming games during the 2013 regular season or for questions about Rangers Ballpark, please go to the team’s official Web site: http://www.texasrangers.com. Tickets may be purchased for any home game this season. There is also information about tours of Rangers Ballpark.

 

RANGERS BALLPARK in located at 1000 Ballpark Way in Arlington, Texas (just 2 blocks south of I-30; take the Ballpark Way exit and go south two blocks). There are multiple access roads to Rangers Ballpark. For a map/directions, including a parking map, link here: http://texas.rangers.mlb.com/tex/ballpark/directions_parking/index.jsp.

 

For guests staying at select local hotels, the Arlington Entertainment District Trolley provides route-based trolley service to Rangers Ballpark for each home game. For more information, link here: http://arlingtontrolley.com/.

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SIX FLAGS OVER TEXAS: Open Daily!!!! Tickets Only $41.99 with 3-Day Advance Purchase

Posted on: May 13th, 2013 by The Insider

Enjoy Texas-sized thrills at a discount price at Six Flags Over Texas. Daily operations are now underway. Save money with the 3-Day Advance Purchase at only $41.99 per ticket. Haven’t planned ahead by three days? That’s okay, too. Everyone pays kids’ price when tickets are purchased on-line for just $44.99 (savings of $15 off gate price).

 

Six Flags Over Texas
Address: 2201 Road to Six Flags, Arlington, TX
Tickets: $44.99 with On-line purchase; non-discount rate of $59.99 adults at gate; kids under 48” are $39.99; Kids under 2 Free; (3-Day advance purchase on-line for $41.99)
Parking: $18
Guest Relations: 817-640-8900
Web site and info:  http://www.sixflags.com/overTexas/index.aspx

 

 

With more than 100 rides, shows and attractions, Six Flags Over Texas remains the premier travel destination for affordable family fun in 2013 Tickets are as low as $41.99 with a 3-Day Advance Purchase on-line. If you’re unable to purchase tickets three days in advance, that’s okay, too!! Everyone pays kid’s price when tickets are purchased online ($44.99); otherwise, general admission tickets at the gate are $59.99 adults; kids under 48” tall are $44.99 at the gate.

 

Thrill seekers looking for savings all year long can purchase a Season Pass, priced at just $64.99, plus tax, each when you purchase 4 or more (you also get a free parking pass with this package deal, so that’s another big savings!!!). Guests can also purchase a Season Dining Pass of which several options are available starting at $69.99.

 

To purchase tickets online, click here: http://www.sixflags.com/overtexas/tickets/index.aspx.

 

Group discounts are available for single-day visits starting for groups of 15-or-more starting at $28.99 per person. For more information about discounts or anything about the park, call Guest Relations at (817) 640-8900 or go to: http://www.sixflags.com/overTexas/index.aspx.

 

Daily operations (summer hours) begin Wednesday, May 15th and run through late August. For the full schedule, link to the Six Flags calendar here: http://www.sixflags.com/overtexas/info/parkInfo.aspx.

 

Here’s a tip for even more savings: use your Discover Card credit card. Discover® Cardmembers save 5% online and around the parks— that’s big savings on big fun at Six Flags! Start saving today when you use Discover to save 5% on your entire online purchase, including Season Passes, Play Passes, daily admission tickets, parking, food, merchandise, The Flash Pass, VIP Tours and more. Also, you can enter through the Discover Cardmember Entrance Lane during the first two hours of each day.

For more information on Season Passes, and Combo Season Passes, click here: http://www.sixflags.com/overTexas/tickets/index.aspx.

 

Click here for a Six Flags Vacation Package from the Arlington Convention & Visitors Bureau: http://travel.arlington.org/nexres/start-pages/hotelactivity_promotion.cgi?src=10025665&hotelactvid=1174.

 

Parking is $18 per day. If you plan on returning to Six Flags Over Texas throughout the year, you can purchase a Season Parking Pass for $50. You do not have to pre-purchase parking, but if you like, you can purchase parking passes and Season Parking Passes on-line here (scroll down towards the bottom of the page, it’s the same page as purchasing tickets): http://www.sixflags.com/overTexas/tickets/index.aspx.

 

Location/Driving Directions: Six Flags Over Texas is located in Arlington, midway between Dallas and Fort Worth, at the intersection of Interstate 30 and Highway 360 (Angus Wynne Jr. Freeway), approximately 20 minutes from downtown Dallas and downtown Fort Worth. If you need to input an address into your GPS, use this physical address: 2201 Road to Six Flags, Arlington TX 76011. You can also click here for driving directions: http://www.sixflags.com/overTexas/info/directions.aspx.

 

Follow Six Flags Over Texas on Twitter and Facebook: on Twitter at twitter.com/sixflagsovertx ; on Facebook at facebook.com/sixflags/sixflagsovertexas

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SIX FLAGS HURRICANE HARBOR: Opening Weekends!!! (On-Line Tickets Only $24.99!!!)

Posted on: May 8th, 2013 by The Insider

Six Flags Hurricane Harbor, Texas’ largest water park, is now open weekends (daily operations begins June 1, 2013).  Everyone pays kids’ prices and enjoys big saving when purchasing tickets on-line (only $24.99 on-line). Come make a splash on all of the park’s 40 rides/slides/pools which are spread across 47 acres with 3 million gallons of water. Families can step out and enjoy the adventures at Hook’s Lagoon or relax at Boogie Beach. While the experienced thrills seekers might prefer Geronimo or Der Stuka or Surf Rider, there’s also the relaxing alternative of floating down the lazy river. And with two new rides opening in June (Typhoon Twister & Tsunami Surge), the summer just got wetter & wilder!!

 

Six Flags Hurricane Harbor (open weekends through May 31, 2013 daily operations begins June 1, 2013)
1800 E. Lamar Blvd (across I-30 from Six Flags)
Tickets: On-line Discount of $24.99 (everyone pays kids’ prices on-line);; At the Gate: $29.99 ($24.99 under 48”); ages 2 & under free
Phone: (817) 265-3356
Web site/info: www.sixflags.com/hurricaneHarborTexas/index.aspx

 

Hurricane Harbor is open weekends through May (plus Monday, May 27, 2013 for Memorial Day) with Daily Operations beginning Friday, May 31st.

Here are the dates/hours for May 2013:

*Sat, May 18: 10:30am-6pm
*Sun, May 19: 10:30am-6pm

*Sat, May 25: 10:30am-7pm
*Sun, May 26: 10:30am-7pm
*Mon, May 27 (Memorial Day!!!): 10:30am-6pm

*Friday, May 31: 10:30am-7pm (begins daily operations)
*June 1st through August 25th: Daily Operations

 

Click here to check the calendar for the remainder of the summer: http://www.sixflags.com/hurricaneharbortexas/info/parkInfo.aspx.

 

Buy tickets on-line and pay only $24.99. If you use a Discover credit card, save an additional 5% on all purchases on-line or at the gate.  Here’s the link for purchasing tickets on-line:  http://www.sixflags.com/hurricaneHarborTexas/tickets/index.aspx

Discounts are available for groups of 10 or more. For more info on group discounts, call the Groups Sales department at (817) 640-8900, extension 4100.

If you buy tickets at the gate (not on-line), daily tickets for General Admission are $29.99 for adults and $24.99 for juniors under 48” in height. Kids 2 and under are free.

 

For the best savings, buy a 2013 Season Pass for only $64.99. And here’s the best deal of the year: “Combo Pass” for $84.99. Buy 4 Combo Passes and receive one free Season Parking Pass for Hurrricane Harbor. Combo Passes give you unlimited visits, free tickets for friends on select days, and in-park discounts.

 

PARKING is $15 per day ($20 preferred parking; $25 oversize parking).  You can pay for parking on the day of your arrival, or you can pre-pay for parking online. Click here to link to the site to purchase tickets and parking on-line: http://www.sixflags.com/hurricaneHarborTexas/tickets/index.aspx

 

FOOD/CONCESSIONS: You can also pre-purchase vouchers redeemable for “Meal Deals” (starting at $13.49 individual “Super Hero Meals” and $39.99/44.99 Family Meal Deals for Four) and Souvenir Sports Bottles (1 for $14.99, 2 for $23.98, 3 for $29.97).

 

CABANA RENTALS: for more information on renting a private cabana for the day (cost includes 4 guests, $10 for each additional guest with maximum of 8 guests per cabana). Cabana rentals start at $125. For more info, link here: https://www.sixflags.com/hurricaneHarborTexas/tickets/cabanas.aspx.

 

Click here for a listing of all the rides so you can survey which level of thrill-seeking will best suite your style: http://www.sixflags.com/hurricaneHarborTexas/rides/index.aspx

 

Hurricane Harbor is located conveniently in Arlington’s Entertainment District, just one block north of Interstate 30 at 1800 E. Lamar Boulevard. Hurricane Harbor is directly across interstate from Six Flags Over Texas and Rangers Ballpark, and four blocks northeast of Cowboys Stadium Click here for driving directions to Hurricane Harbor: http://www.sixflags.com/hurricaneHarborTexas/info/Directions.aspx

 

For any questions relating to Hurricane Harbor and its policies or ticketing, call the park’s Guest Relations at (817) 265-3356 or click here for Frequently Asked Questions: http://www.sixflags.com/hurricaneHarborTexas/info/Faq.aspx

 

There are dozens of hotel options within a couple square miles of Hurricane Harbor.  To learn more about hotel/dining/shopping/attractions in Arlington’s Entertainment District and throughout the city, check out the ‘Stay & Experience’ section of ExperienceArlington.org (link here:  http://www.experiencearlington.org/stay-experience/experience/).

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‘A Closer Walk with Patsy Cline’: Theatre Arllington; Thursdays through Sundays ’til June 2nd

Posted on: May 6th, 2013 by The Insider

Theatre Arlington’s compelling tribute to the life & spirit of legendary country singer Patsy Cline stars Jenny Thurman. Tickets are on sale now for this special limited engagement which runs Thursdays thru Sundays, now through June 2nd. ‘A Closer Walk with Patsy Cline’ follows the singer’s journey from small town waitress to Grand Ole Opry stardom and offers an up-close-and-personal look at Cline’s triumphs and challenges. Included are her classic hits like ‘Walking After Midnight’, ‘I Fall to Pieces’, and – of course – ‘Crazy’.

Theatre Arlington presents ‘A Closer Walk with Patsy Cline’ starring Jenny Thurman
Thursdays thru Sundays (through June 2, 2013)
305 W. Main Street
Tickets: $22 adults ;$20 for senior citizens & students; $17.50 for groups of 10 or more
Phone: (817) 275-7661
Web site: www.theatrearlington.org

 

She was born Virginia Patterson Hensley in a 1930s-era small town, but the world would soon know the one-time soda shop waitress as none other than Patsy Cline, whose records would sell in the millions and whose legacy would be felt for generations to come. Memorable moments in the life and legacy of the legendary Grand Ole Opry star are re-lived in Dean Regan’s A Closer Walk with Patsy Cline, opening May 10 for a limited engagement at Theatre Arlington.

The show stars Jenny Thurman, an acclaimed Patsy Cline tribute artist and Theatre Arlington audience favorite. Patsy Cline’s signature hits included in the show’s cabaret-styled lineup include “Sweet Dreams”, “Crazy”, “I Fall to Pieces” and “She’s Got You”, as well as nearly two-dozen other favorite and beloved Patsy Cline offerings.

Here are Theatre Arlington’s remaining scheduled performances of ‘A Closer Walk with Patsy Cline”:

*Thurs, May 16, 2013: 7:30pm
*Fri, May 17: 8pm
*Sat, May 18: 8pm
*Sun, May 19: 2pm

*Thurs, May 23: 7:30pm
*Fri, May 24: 8pm
*Sat, May 25: 8pm
*Sun, May 26: 2pm

*Thurs, May 30: 7:30pm
*Fri, May 31: 8pm
*Sat, June 1: 8pm
*Sun, June 2: 2pm

 

Tickets are $22 ($20 for senior citizens or students). Discounts are available for groups (10-or-more people, $17.50 each). Tickets can be purchased three ways: in-person at the Theatre Arlington Box Office; by phone at (817) 275-7661; or on-line by linking here: http://click4tix.com/showdates.php?s_id=TAPATSY+CLINE&rtt=19.

 

Please note that Theatre Arlington allows no food or beverage in the theatre. No late seating, lap children, or children under the age of 3.

 

The daytime box office is located at 316 Main Street (across the street from Theatre Arlington) and is open Mon-Fri from 1pm-5:30pm and Saturday, the day of a production, from 10am-1pm. Call the Box Office to inquire about group discounts (10 or more people): (817) 275-7661.

 

Theatre Arlington is conveniently located in downtown Arlington at 305 W. Main Street (between Center Street and South Cooper Street), just a block west of City Hall and the public library.

Click here to link to driving directions/map: http://maps.google.com/maps?rls=com.microsoft:en-us:IE-SearchBox&oe=UTF-8&rlz=1I7TSND_en&um=1&ie=UTF-8&cid=0,0,12565617858895643225&fb=1&hq=theatre&hnear=0x864e62d2e40898d3:0xb5ef6ac1fa05351,Arlington,+TX&gl=us&daddr=305+West+Main+Street,+Arlington,+TX+76010-7115&geocode=3083155061900055255,32.737050,-97.110116&ei=aUEKTqG5Kcj00gHlms2lAQ&sa=X&oi=local_result&ct=directions-to&resnum=1&ved=0CB8QngIwAA

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Lincoln Square Shopping Center’s “Bus to Rangers Ballpark” for Texas Rangers Home Games

Posted on: May 3rd, 2013 by The Insider

Baseball fans are invited to dine/shop at Lincoln Square before-and-after Texas Rangers home games at Rangers Ballpark. Spend $5 at any Lincoln Square merchant and you can catch a Ride to the Ballpark for just $2 roundtrip. Shuttle service begins 1 ½ hours prior to the game, and return service begins in the top of the 7th inning. Shop/Drink/Play at Lincoln Square and avoid the cost of parking lots at Rangers Ballpark (which is $15 for Rangers Ballpark parking lots)!

 

LINCOLN SQUARE SHOPPING CENTER (N. Collins St, 1 block south of I-30)
PARKING/SHUTTLE FOR TEXAS RANGERS GAMES @ RANGERS BALLPARK
Shuttle ride: $2 with purchase of $5 from Lincoln Square merchants/restaurants
Info: http://www.lincolnsquarearlington.com/park/bus-to-the-ballpark-parking/

 

If you don’t have the time to shop/dine and spend $5 at a Lincoln Square merchant on the day of the Rangers game, you can purchase a $5 Lincoln Square gift certificate at any of the three shuttle bus stops at Lincoln Square. Those gift certificates can be redeemed at Lincoln Square merchants/restaurants at a future date.

There are 3 locations for shuttle bus stops inside Lincoln Square: in front of Boomerjack’s Sports Bar & Grill, in front of Sherlock’s Pub, and in front of Blue Mesa Grill.

For a map/directions to Lincoln Square as well a map of the Lincoln Square parking lot, click here: http://www.lincolnsquarearlington.com/location/.

DINING OPTIONS at Lincoln Square include (in alphabetical order): Birraporetti’s, Boomerjack’s Sports Bar & Grill; Black Eyed Pea; Blue Mesa Grill, Chaucer’s Sushi; Colters BBQ, Coolberry Frozen Yogurt, Hibachi 97, Jason’s Deli, Lupe’s Mexican Food, Marble Slab Creamery, ; Olenjack’s Grille, Olive Garden, Sherlock’s Pub, Social Bakehouse Café, Sprouts Spring Roll & Pho, and TGI Friday’s.

LATE-NIGHT OPTIONS include: Louie-Louie’s Dueling Piano Bar (open til 2am, but closed Sunday thru Tuesday), Sherlock’s Pub (open til 2am), Chacuer’s Sushi (open til 2am), and Boomerjack’s (open til 2am).

SHOPPING at Lincoln Square: Accent Optical, Ann Taylor Loft, Art USA, AT&T Cellular World, Bath & Body Works, Bed Bath & Beyond, Best Buy, Chico’s, Clothes Mentor, Curves, DaVita, Fun Xion Fitness, GAP, GNC, Half Price Books, Happiness Hallmark, Lincoln Jewelers, Maren Karsen Aveda Salon, Merle Norman Cosmetics, Michael’s, Mylinda Renay Salon Spa, Office Depot, Palm Beach Tan, Perfecto Cigar Shop & Lounge, Petsmart, Pier 1 Imports, Quikset Jewelry Repair, Rack Room Shoes, Ross Dress for Less, Stein Mart, Studio de Salon/Texas Candles, Stylin Around, Super Cuts, Super Nails, The Children’s Place, The Popcorn Store, Ulta, Wedding World Bridal & Formal, and World Nails.

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2013 DALLAS COWBOYS SCHEDULE

Posted on: April 26th, 2013 by The Insider

The 2013 Dallas Cowboys Schedule includes a fantastic slate of home game at Cowboys Stadium.  In addition to the regular season home opener against Eli Manning and the NY Giants on Sunday Night Football (Sept 8th), the schedule includes visits from:  Peyton Manning and the Denver Broncos (Oct. 6th); RGIII and the Washington Redskins in another prime time Sunday Night Football matchup (Oct 13th); phenomenal running back Adrian Peterson and the Minnesota Vikings (Nov. 3rd); and Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers (Dec 15th).  The Thanksgiving Day opponent is the Oakland Raiders, and Cowboys Stadium is also the site of the regular season finale versus the division rival Philadelphia Eagles on Dec 29th. 

PRESEASON (all kickoffs Dallas time)
Sun., Aug. 4: vs. Miami Dolphins- @ Canton, Ohio (Hall of Fame Game); 7pm (NBC)

Fri., Aug. 9: @ Oakland Raiders; 9pm (KTVT/CBS 11)

Sat., Aug. 17: @ Arizona Cardinals; 3:30pm (KTVT/CBS 11)

Sat., Aug. 24: CINCINNATI BENGALS; 7pm (KTVT/CBS 11)

Thurs., Aug. 29: HOUSTON TEXANS; 7pm (KTVT/CBS 11)

REGULAR SEASON
Sun., Sept. 8: NY GIANTS; 7:30pm (Sunday Night Football, NBC)

Sun., Sept. 15: @ Kansas City Chiefs; 12pm (FOX)

Sun., Sept. 22: ST. LOUIS RAMS; 12pm (FOX)

Sun., Sept. 29: @ San Diego Chargers; 3:25pm (FOX)

Sun., Oct. 6: DENVER BRONCOS; 3:25pm (CBS)

Sun., Oct. 13: WASHINGTON REDSKINS; 7:30pm (Sunday Night Football, NBC)

Sun., Oct. 20: @ Philadelphia Eagles; 12pm (FOX)

Sun., Oct. 27: @ Detroit Lions; 12pm (FOX)

Sun., Nov. 3: MINNESOTA VIKINGS; 12pm (FOX)

Sun., Nov. 10: @ New Orleans Saints; 7:30pm (Sunday Night Football, NBC)

Sun., Nov. 17 BYE

Sun., Nov. 24: @ N.Y. Giants; 3:25pm (FOX)

Thurs., Nov. 28: OAKLAND RAIDERS; 3:30pm(Thanksgiving Day, CBS)

Mon., Dec. 9: @ Chicago Bears; 7:40pm (Monday Night Football, ESPN)

Sun., Dec. 15: GREEN BAY PACKERS; 3:25pm (FOX)*

Sun., Dec. 22: @ Washington Redskins; 12pm (FOX)*

Sun., Dec. 29: PHILADELPHIA EAGLES; 12pm (FOX)*

Home Games in BOLD

* Game times and television broadcasts are subject to change due to flex scheduling.

 

Individual tickets to 2013 Dallas Cowboys home games are not available until late-summer, but season tickets can be purchased throughout the year.  For season ticket information, link here:  http://cowboys.c1ms.com/. 

 

Five national television appearances highlight the Dallas Cowboys upcoming season. The Cowboys schedule currently features four games that are going to be broadcast nationally in primetime, including two from Cowboys Stadium in Arlington. The Cowboys will also play five games against four different teams that qualified for the 2012 playoffs (Denver, Green Bay, Minnesota and Washington).

 

In addition to the two primetime games at Cowboys Stadium on NBC and the club’s annual Thanksgiving Day national appearance against Oakland on CBS this year, the Cowboys will make two more national appearances, one on NBC’s Sunday Night Football and one on ESPN’s Monday Night Football. Dallas’ appearance on Monday night this season will be the club’s 75th time on Monday Night Football (second most in NFL history behind Miami’s 78). No NFL team has won more MNF games than the 43 that have been won by the Cowboys.

 

The 2013 regular season opens for Dallas on Sept. 8 when the Cowboys host the N.Y. Giants on Sunday night. This season is the first time Dallas will open at home since 2007 and just the fifth time since 2000. It is also the fourth straight season the Cowboys will open the season in primetime. Dallas hits the road for a Week 2 bout at Kansas City at noon on Sept. 15. The Cowboys host St. Louis at noon on Sept. 22 before closing out the first month of the season in San Diego at 3:25 on Sept. 29.

 

Dallas opens October with consecutive home games, first hosting Denver at 3:25 on Oct. 6, followed by a Sunday night game against Washington on Oct. 13. The Cowboys finish the month on the road with noon contests at Philadelphia on Oct. 20 followed by one in Detroit on Oct. 27.

November opens at home on Nov. 3 against Minnesota with a noon bout, followed by the club’s last scheduled Sunday night game with a match up at New Orleans on Nov. 10. Dallas will then enjoy its bye week on Nov. 17 – the latest bye for the team since the club’s Dec. 9 off week in 1990. Coming off the break, the Cowboys will head to the N.Y. Giants at 3:25 on Nov. 24, followed by its annual Thanksgiving Day game – this year on CBS against Oakland at 3:30.

The final month of the season opens with a Monday night kickoff in Chicago on Dec. 9, then a home game against Green Bay on Dec. 15. Dallas will head to Washington on Dec. 22, then finish off the regular season at home against Philadelphia. This season is the first since 1998 that the Cowboys will open and close the season at home.

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Arlington to Host First College Football National Championship Game: NCAA Selects Cowboys Stadium for Game on January 12, 2015

Posted on: April 25th, 2013 by The Insider

The first National Championship Game in the new NCAA College Football Playoff will be played in Arlington, Texas on January 12, 2015 at Cowboys Stadium. The stadium has been home to the AT&T Cotton Bowl since 2010 and has already hosted tremendous sporting events such as Super Bowl XLV, the NBA All Star Game, and the 2013 NCAA Men’s Basketball South Regional.

“We couldn’t be more excited about bringing college football’s biggest game to Cowboys Stadium,” said Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones. “It is an honor and a privilege to have been selected to host the first national championship as part of the new playoff structure. This is a major win for our region.”

“The first championship game of the College Football Playoff era is going to be very special, and Cowboys Stadium is a wonderful place to host the first game,” said Bill Hancock, executive director of the NCAA College Football Playoff in an official announcement on April 24, 2013. “We’re also pleased to announce the three other bowls that will be part of the College Football Playoff, because rotating the event means more fans in more cities can experience it in person.”

“Cowboys Stadium was just officially awarded the College Football National Championship game,” noted Stephen Jones, Dallas Cowboys executive vice president and key member of the behind-the-scenes team in Arlington which worked to bring the Championship Game to Arlington. “Coming only 10 months after the Final Four our stadium certainly is becoming known for hosting the biggest and best events in the world. We were joined in the bid process by our friends at the AT&T Cotton Bowl and we can’t thank them enough for their efforts in helping North Texas and Cowboys Stadium secure the game.

“More than anything though, I know a lot of work will go into making the first College Football Playoff National Championship game a huge success. We should all take great pride in hosting the first one and hopefully many more to come.”

The AT&T Cotton Bowl, along with the Fiesta Bowl and Chick-fil-A Bowl have been selected to be part of the six-bowl rotation that will host the College Football Playoff, and each bowl will host a national semifinal once every three years. The national championship game will be held in a different city each year with Arlington hosting the inaugural game. The Rose Bowl and the Sugar Bowl have previously been chosen to host the first national semifinals, on January 1, 2015. The winners of those two games will face off in the first championship game two weeks later at Cowboys Stadium.

The College Football Playoff will begin with the 2014-2015 season and will feature the four top teams as selected by a yet-to-be-named selection committee.

Arlington can already boast a strong college football tradition even though the $1.2 billion Cowboys Stadium opened only four years ago in 2009. In addition to the annual AT&T Cotton Bowl played each January, the venue has also hosted great matchups like ESPN’s annual Cowboys Classic played each September to kickoff the college football season. The upcoming Cowboys Classic in 2013 features the LSU Tigers versus the TCU Horned Frogs on August 31st.

Previous Cowboys Classics have included: Alabama vs Michigan, Oregon vs LSU, TCU vs Oregon State, and Oklahoma vs BYU.

Anther great college football game coming to Cowboys Stadium in 2013 is Notre Dame vs Arizona State on October 5, followed by Baylor vs Texas Tech on November 16.

The 2014 AT&T Cotton Bowl will be played on January 3rd. Other big events in 2014 include: Florida State vs Oklahoma State in the 2014 Cowboys Classic on August 30; Texas vs UCLA on September 13, 2014; Texas A&M vs Arkansas (date t.b.a.); and Baylor vs Texas Tech (date t.b.a.).

Arlington and Cowboys Stadium have already hosted annual rivalry games between the Aggies/Razorbacks and Bears/Red Raiders.

The first College Football Playoff Championship Game is the first of three major college football games to be played in 2015 in Arlington. Alabama and Wisconsin will meet at Cowboys Stadium on September 5 in the 2015 Cowboys Classic, and the 2015 AT&T Cotton Bowl will host the national semifinal game.

The AT&T Cotton Bowl offices are located inside Cowboys Stadium (you can see the lobby of the office as well as the trophy and other memorabilia as part of the official Cowboys Stadium Tour). Officials with the Cotton Bowl estimate the economic impact of hosting the game at $30 million annually.

As for a national championship game, the economic stakes are even higher. The Dallas Morning News reports that Arizona State University estimated the impact of the 2011 BCS Championship Game played in Glendale, Arizona at $188 million.

Arlington officials teamed with The Dallas Cowboys and the Cotton Bowl Classic in 2012 to form Stadium Events Organizing, a non-profit organization to bring the national championship game to Cowboys Stadium. The organization’s planning and hard work has paid off handsomely for North Texas as well as fans of college football.

The Arlington Convention & Visitors Bureau looks forward to helping fans plan their visits to Cowboys Stadium for future games and/or tours of Cowboys Stadium. Hotels can be booked on-line at www.ExperienceArlington.org.

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Kansas in concert: College Park Center; Sat, June 1st (Tickets On Sale NOW!!!)

Posted on: April 16th, 2013 by The Insider

Is one of your favorite classic rock songs “Dust in the Wind” or “Carry on Wayward Son” or “Point of Know Return”? If so, you’re a fan of KANSAS, the classic rockers that are celebrating the band’s 40th anniversary this year. KANSAS will perform at Arlington’s College Park Center on Saturday, June 1, 2013. Tickets are now on sale ranging from $29 to $50.

 

KANSAS in concert
College Park Center on the UT-Arlington campus
Saturday, June 1, 2013; 7:30pm
Address: 601 Spaniolo Drive, Arlington TX (scroll down for map/directions)
Tickets: $29, $35, or $50 (plus $7 service fee)
Web site: https://www.utacollegepark.com/events/event.php?rv=calendar&eid=2013-06-01-01

 

A fixture of Classic Rock radio, Kansas celebrates the band’s 40th anniversary in 2013. They recorded their first album (self-titled ‘Kansas’) back in 1973. Subsequent albums produced huge hits like “Carry on Wayward Son” from the album Leftoverture…or “Dust in the Wind” from the album Point of Know Return.

This concert will be performed at College Park Center which is on the campus of UT-Arlington. College age students know the band Kansas from popular video games like Rock Band and Guitar Hero. Kansas’ songs have also been featured in popular shows/movies like South Park and Anchorman.

However you’ve been introduced to Kansas’ music, it doesn’t matter…it will be a great night of classic rock. And if you’re new to the scene at College Park Center which opened last year, there are restaurants and bars adjacent to the venue, so plan to come early (or better yet, stay late) and enjoy the evening.

Concert tickets are $29, $35 and $50 plus a service fee of $7 per ticket. To purchase tickets on-line, link here: http://www8.ticketingcentral.com/V2/PickASection.aspx?t=909C3D228D008B31FE36E56.

Parking is available in designated College Park District garages and surface lots for $10.

For map/directions to College Park Center (which is one block south of downtown Arlington on 601 Spaniolo Drive), link here: https://www.utacollegepark.com/visit-us/map.php.

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Equinox Grill & Bar at Crowne Plaza Arlington Suites

Posted on: April 10th, 2013 by The Insider

Chef Otheo Barnes III’s new menu at Equinox Grill & Bar inside the Crowne Plaza Arlington Suites has something for everyone: from the weary business traveler, to the vacationing family, to the local Arlington residents driving down the block for a delicious meal. But Chef O’s new specialties like the Wild Boar Sliders, Fried Green Tomato & Shrimp Tower, Rangers Roast Beef Sandwich, Cowboys Dip, Texas Tomato Bisque, and Amaretto Crème Brulee are the attractions that will keep diners coming back for more!

Equinox Grill Bar at Crowne Plaza Arlington Suites
Address: 700 Avenue H East, Arlington, TX 76011
Hours: Breakfast 6am-11am; Lunch 11am-2pm; Dinner w/full bar 2pm-11pm;
(Room Service from 6am-11pm includes everything available on restaurant menu)
Web site:  www.cparlington.com

 

As someone who travels a lot for business, I know it’s a real treat to find a restaurant in a hotel that serves excellent food with a variety of choices at an affordable price.   As the Arlington Insider, I’m always looking to recommend a good restaurant that’s not the same old, same old.  That’s why I’m excited about Equinox Grill & Bar inside the Crowne Plaza Arlington Suites.

The new menu is not only going to be a hit with the folks staying at the hotel, I predict other local residents will soon discover that new chef, Otheo Barnes III, has enhanced the Texas-themed menu. Whether you’re stopping by to enjoy a meal before a Texas Rangers game or a concert at Cowboys Stadium, or wanting to impress an out-of-town guest, Chef O has kept the favorites like The Equinox Burger and Build-Your-Own-Pizza, but added more options like the Wedge Salad, Roasted Half Chicken, Jumbo Prawns & Crab Pasta, Fried Green Tomato & Shrimp Tower, Wild Boar Sliders, and vegetarian options such as the Stuffed Shells.

Don’t worry meat lovers, you can always gorge on the: Cowboy Steak (ribeye seared on a cast iron skillet, $37); Texas Sirloin (served with Herb Parmesan Steak Fried and Buttermilk Onions which are soaked in buttermilk before being fried, $30); Fajitas ($16 to $18); and the popular Rangers Roast Beef Sandwich (shaved roasted prime beef layered with smoked onions, mushrooms, cheddar cheese and served on a crusty bread, $12…even fans of the Yankees & Red Sox will like this Rangers Roast Beef!).

 

On a visit this week, I met Chef O who is a New Orleans native who trained in culinary school in his hometown before coming to Dallas after Katrina and working in places like The Melrose Hotel in Dallas. He suggested that my friends & I try the “Fried Green Tomato & Shrimp Tower” ($11), the “Cowboy Dip” small plate appetizer ($10), the “Wild Boar Sliders” ($11 as an entrée), and the “Fish of the Day” (which that day happened to be Red Snapper served with a tri-color ravioli and broccolini). He also said the Roasted Half Chicken ($20) is one of his favorites, but my friends & I didn’t have room to eat that, too!

Not to skip ahead to desserts, but when ordering your lunch or dinner, save room for the featured dessert which is Chocolate Crowne Cake (chocolate sponge cake topped with three small scoops of house-made Banana Rum Ice Cream, Chocolate Ganache, and peanuts; $8). Yes, it is awesome. Next time for dessert I’ll try the Amaretto Crème Brulee ($7) which Chef O added to the menu (but I didn’t have room to add to my waistline on this particular visit).

Interestingly, one of the most popular menu items is the Cookies & Milk ($5) for which Chef O says, “You can’t go wrong with Cookies & Milk for the kids, or kids at heart!”.

 

Speaking of kids, did you eat lots of grilled cheese sandwiches when you were young? Try the “Grilled Cheese & Soup” ($8)…there’s fancy cheese on the inside and the bread is crusted on the outside with parmesan, so it’s crispy. The signature soup is the Texas Tomato Bisque, but there’s also a freshly-made Soup of the Day (Mushroom soup on my visit, which I enjoyed; my friend had the Tomato Bisque which is his favorite).

Okay, sorry for getting off-track thinking of dessert and grilled cheese…back to the main menu.

The menu expansion includes more sandwiches because lots of folks staying at the hotel want something grab-and-go because they’re going to a Texas Rangers game or Six Flags or another local attraction. So the menu now has Roasted Turkey Pannini ($10), Ancho Chicken Wrap ($7), and the Crowne Club Sandwich ($10).

Traditional favorites like quesadillas, wings, homemade chicken tenders, Southwest Caesar Salad, and nachos are always available, of course. But there’s also small plate choices like Wild Mushroom Bruschetta ($7).

 

ARLINGTON INSIDER TIP: Okay, of the new menu items, my friends and I all voted that our favorite was “Wild Boar Sliders” ($11). It’s four sliders of beer-braised Texas Boar topped with Poblano Cabbage Slaw. As Chef O explained, “they got a kick to ‘em”. The Fried Tomato Tower was a close second (although one friend insisted it should be the grilled cheese). So here’s the tip: order the Wild Boar Sliders!

The lunch/dinner menu is served from 11am to 11pm; breakfast is 6am-11pm. The good news for guests at Crowne Plaza Arlington Suites is that this full menu is available through room service, so you don’t even have to leave your hotel room.

Happy Hour is 4pm-to-6pm daily with $5 Drinks of the Day (subject to change, but Monday is Margaritas, Tuesday is Long Island Iced Tea, Wednesday is Cape Cods, Thursday is Screwdrivers, Friday is Cosmopolitans, Saturday is Washington Apples, and Sunday is Fuzzy Navel). In addition to the usual suspects when it comes to beers, Equinox also offers Texas beers including Shiner Bock, Lone Star, and Ziegen Bock.

 

By the way, whether you’re traveling to town for business or pleasure – or already live nearby but want to enjoy a ‘Staycation’ in the metroplex — have you though about booking a room at Crowne Plaza Suites Arlington and exploring all the attractions in Arlington’s Entertainment District? The hotel’s location makes it a favorite for vacationing families as well as business travelers.

Located in Arlington’s Entertainment District, you’re less than five minutes drive from Six Flags Over Texas, Hurricane Harbor, Rangers Ballpark, Cowboys Stadium, The International Bowling Hall of Fame & Museum, and tons of shopping/restaurants at Lincoln Square Shopping Center. Whether you’re coming for a Rangers baseball game, a Cowboys Stadium Tour, or to attend a special stadium event (including concerts this spring by Kenny Chesney on May 11, 2013, Taylor Swift on May 25, 2013, plus Gold Cup Soccer on July 24, 2013), there’s always something special happening in Arlington!

Crowne Plaza Arlington Suites also offers discount packages including: “Stay & Play Golf Packages”, “Six Flags Packages”, and “Dallas Cowboys Stadium Tour Packages”.

For more information on the hotel and its amenities, go to their Web site (www.cparlington.com) or call for reservations (817) 394-5000.

Crowne Plaza Arlington Suites’ address is: 700 Ave. H East, Arlington, TX 76011. The hotel is located a half-block north of I-30 and one block east of Hwy 360. Click here for a map/directions: http://www.cparlington.com/location.php

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2014 NCAA Men’s Basketball FINAL FOUR at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington (NCAA now accepting applications for tickets)

Posted on: April 2nd, 2013 by The Insider

Next year’s NCAA Men’s Basketball FINAL FOUR will be played in Arlington at Cowboys Stadium on April 5th & April 7th, 2014. Applications to buy tickets to the 2014 Final Four at Cowboys Stadium are being accepted now at NCAA.com/mbbtickets.  Entries to the random selection process will be accepted until May 31, 2013.  Tickets are sold in “books” that include admission to both Final Four games on April 5, 2014 and the National Championship game on April 7, 2014.

All three games will be played at Cowboys Stadium. Price per book is $190. You can apply to buy up to four books. The winners will be selected in a computerized random drawing in July and notified in August.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Your credit card will be charged when you submit your application. All completed applications will include a $20 non-refundable application fee which includes an official NCAA Final Four game program and shipping/handling.

IF NOT SELECTED FOR TICKETS YOU WILL BE REFUNDED THE ENTIRETY OF YOUR TRANSACTION, LESS THE $20 APPLICATION FEE.

Each applicant may request up to four (4) tickets and must apply in his/her own name using his/her home street address (no PO boxes). Duplicate orders will be cancelled without notification at the conclusion of the application period.

Please be advised that any person exceeding the published ticket limit may have some or all their applications cancelled at the discretion of the NCAA without notification. Multiple applications associated with the same name, account number, credit card, email address, phone number and/or mailing address may be considered to be exceeding the ticket limit for this event.

Applications cannot be cancelled, and tickets will not be refunded or exchanged.

REMEMBER: YOU ARE PURCHASING AN APPLICATION. YOUR CARD WILL BE CHARGED IN FULL. IF NOT SELECTED FOR TICKETS, YOU WILL BE REFUNDED THE ENTIRETY OF YOUR TRANSACTION, LESS THE $20 APPLICATION FEE, PROMPTLY FOLLOWING THE SELECTION RESULTS, NO LATER THAN SEPTEMBER 2013.

For more information, go to the official NCAA Web site: http://www8.ticketingcentral.com/V2/Quantity.aspx?t=1B358B9E8CFFDA9860F4F76

Cowboys Stadium is located in the heart of Arlington’s Entertainment District with many attractions, hotels, dining & shopping options within a mile of the venue. Six Flags Over Texas will be open, and other attractions like Rangers Ballpark (home of MLB’s Texas Rangers), and the International Bowling Hall of Fame & Museum are within a mile. Use the day in between the two NCAA Sessions at the stadium to explore the great attractions and entertainment options around Arlington.

The Arlington Convention & Visitors Bureau has info on lodging. You can ‘Book Your Stay’ in Arlington by linking here: http://www.experiencearlington.org/stay-experience/experience/.

For more information on Cowboys Stadium including map/directions, link to: http://stadium.dallascowboys.com.

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