Dear Dallas,
If want to be totally cool in my world then head out to The Loft tonight to catch one of the coolest bands I have heard, Dungen. Weird name, I know but don't be scared! Dungen (The Grove) is a Swedish psychedelic rock band based in Stockholm.
Get all the information at my music column here.
Take a chance and geek out with me Dallas!
XOXO,
Alexandra
Friday, September 17, 2010
Examiner Dallas
Dear Dallas,
Follow me and my journey through live music, CD/Album reviews and our city's experience of rock n' roll and also, my general fabulousness!
My music column is with the Examiner.com/Dallas and you can find me here:
http://www.examiner.com/rock-music-in-dallas/alexandra-koumoundouros
I promise, it won't hurt, it's free to subscribe and I will introduce you to music that you have heard of, never heard of before and will probably like, hate and can't wait to buy!
All in all, A LOT of fun!
XOXO,
Alexandra
Follow me and my journey through live music, CD/Album reviews and our city's experience of rock n' roll and also, my general fabulousness!
My music column is with the Examiner.com/Dallas and you can find me here:
http://www.examiner.com/rock-music-in-dallas/alexandra-koumoundouros
I promise, it won't hurt, it's free to subscribe and I will introduce you to music that you have heard of, never heard of before and will probably like, hate and can't wait to buy!
All in all, A LOT of fun!
XOXO,
Alexandra
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Oktoberfest, Addison
Dear Dallas,
Doesn't a nice cold beer sound good? How about a nice cold beer with 60,000 of your closest friends? Addison is having it's annual Oktoberfest from September 16 -19, 2010 in Addison Circle Park.
Here are the admission fees:
GATE ADMISSION:
Thursday Sept 16th 6pm - 11pm FREE
Friday Sept 17th 6pm - Midnight $10.00
Saturday Sept 18th Noon - 5pm $5.00
Saturday Sept 18th 5pm - Midnight $10.00
Sunday Sept 19 Noon - 5pm $5.00
*Ages 4 and older
DFW area Albertsons are selling $5.00 anytime tickets!!! Here are some quick facts about the event:
-There is FREE parking at NW corner of Dallas Parkway and Arapaho Road.
-Disabled parking is located at the DART Station located off of Arapaho Road & Quorum Drive. Parking will be located at the far EAST end of the lot.
-ATM's will be available on-site!
-No cooler's allowed.
-Bicycle's, skate's & scooter's are NOT allowed.
-No pet's allowed.
-For more information you call tollfree 1-800-ADDISON or email Chris McMurtry at mailto:cmcmurtry@addisontx.gov.Chris
-Click here for Road Closures
-Click here for DART information (DON'T DRINK & DRIVE!)
One last important fact, all food, drinks, carnival rides, midway games, and wine tasting are purchased with FESTIVAL COUPONS. There will be several locations throughout the park to purchase Oktoberfest event coupons.
Stay cool Dallas and I will see you on Saturday night!
XOXO,
Alexandra
Doesn't a nice cold beer sound good? How about a nice cold beer with 60,000 of your closest friends? Addison is having it's annual Oktoberfest from September 16 -19, 2010 in Addison Circle Park.
Here are the admission fees:
GATE ADMISSION:
Thursday Sept 16th 6pm - 11pm FREE
Friday Sept 17th 6pm - Midnight $10.00
Saturday Sept 18th Noon - 5pm $5.00
Saturday Sept 18th 5pm - Midnight $10.00
Sunday Sept 19 Noon - 5pm $5.00
*Ages 4 and older
DFW area Albertsons are selling $5.00 anytime tickets!!! Here are some quick facts about the event:
-There is FREE parking at NW corner of Dallas Parkway and Arapaho Road.
-Disabled parking is located at the DART Station located off of Arapaho Road & Quorum Drive. Parking will be located at the far EAST end of the lot.
-ATM's will be available on-site!
-No cooler's allowed.
-Bicycle's, skate's & scooter's are NOT allowed.
-No pet's allowed.
-For more information you call tollfree 1-800-ADDISON or email Chris McMurtry at mailto:cmcmurtry@addisontx.gov.Chris
-Click here for Road Closures
-Click here for DART information (DON'T DRINK & DRIVE!)
One last important fact, all food, drinks, carnival rides, midway games, and wine tasting are purchased with FESTIVAL COUPONS. There will be several locations throughout the park to purchase Oktoberfest event coupons.
Stay cool Dallas and I will see you on Saturday night!
XOXO,
Alexandra
Saturday, September 11, 2010
24th Annual GrapeFest, Grapevine
Dear Dallas,
This weekend Dallas, Grapevine is hosting 24th Annual GrapeFest, a wine festival celebrated in historic downtown Grapevine. The festival begins on Thursday the 16th September and ends on Sunday the 19th September.
Here are the Festival Hours:
•Thursday, September 16 - 10:00am - 10:30pm, FREE ADMISSION
•Friday, September 17 - 10:00am - 5:00pm, FREE ADMISSION
•Friday, September 17 - 5:00pm - 11:30pm
•Saturday, September 18 - 10:00am - 11:30pm
•Sunday, September 19 - 11:00am - 6:00pm
NO DOGS OR PETS ALLOWED!
Here are the admission fees:
Admission is free on Thursday all day and Friday 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
•Daily Admission - Adults: $8
•Daily Admission - Seniors (62+): $5
•Daily Admission - Children (6-12): $5
•Daily Admission - Children under 6: FREE
•Weekend Pass Pin: $18
•Weekend Souvenir Pass Pin: $23
There are free shuttles running continuously from:
1.North Parking Lot
401 Boyd Drive
North of Northwest Highway
Shuttle drops off and picks up at the North gate near the carnival.
2.Grapevine Convention Center
1209 South Main Street
Shuttle drops off at the South gate near the Cotton Belt Depot at the railroad tracks and Main Street.
There will be music, there will be food AND there will be wine! If you need additional information, check out GrapeFest's website.
Cheers!
Alexandra
This weekend Dallas, Grapevine is hosting 24th Annual GrapeFest, a wine festival celebrated in historic downtown Grapevine. The festival begins on Thursday the 16th September and ends on Sunday the 19th September.
Here are the Festival Hours:
•Thursday, September 16 - 10:00am - 10:30pm, FREE ADMISSION
•Friday, September 17 - 10:00am - 5:00pm, FREE ADMISSION
•Friday, September 17 - 5:00pm - 11:30pm
•Saturday, September 18 - 10:00am - 11:30pm
•Sunday, September 19 - 11:00am - 6:00pm
NO DOGS OR PETS ALLOWED!
Here are the admission fees:
Admission is free on Thursday all day and Friday 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
•Daily Admission - Adults: $8
•Daily Admission - Seniors (62+): $5
•Daily Admission - Children (6-12): $5
•Daily Admission - Children under 6: FREE
•Weekend Pass Pin: $18
•Weekend Souvenir Pass Pin: $23
There are free shuttles running continuously from:
1.North Parking Lot
401 Boyd Drive
North of Northwest Highway
Shuttle drops off and picks up at the North gate near the carnival.
2.Grapevine Convention Center
1209 South Main Street
Shuttle drops off at the South gate near the Cotton Belt Depot at the railroad tracks and Main Street.
There will be music, there will be food AND there will be wine! If you need additional information, check out GrapeFest's website.
Cheers!
Alexandra
High School Anthems
Dear Dallas,
Being back in my hometown has me reviewing my past daily. Lately, my high school years have been in my thoughts constantly. I have been thinking about music, fashion and all around memories of those classic four years. I believe that we all have a soundtrack to our own life and my high school period was defining for me.
My new topic for my music column is High School Anthems.
I want to know Dallas, what was yours? Comment here or on my article about one of my favorite high school anthems! Oh and if you haven't subscribed to my column please do so! Its' absolutely FREE and I promise it will be interesting and educational! But educational in the cool fun way!
XOXO,
Alexandra
Being back in my hometown has me reviewing my past daily. Lately, my high school years have been in my thoughts constantly. I have been thinking about music, fashion and all around memories of those classic four years. I believe that we all have a soundtrack to our own life and my high school period was defining for me.
My new topic for my music column is High School Anthems.
I want to know Dallas, what was yours? Comment here or on my article about one of my favorite high school anthems! Oh and if you haven't subscribed to my column please do so! Its' absolutely FREE and I promise it will be interesting and educational! But educational in the cool fun way!
XOXO,
Alexandra
9/11
Dear Dallas,
How will you pay homage to the tragedy of 9/11?
From the Dallas Morning News website here is a list of memorials in the DFW area:
"Other memorials are scheduled throughout the day Saturday, at fire departments, town squares and churches. In a show of unity, religious leaders also will gather at the oldest mosque in North Texas.
Here are details on some of them:
In Lancaster, a regional tribute to those killed on 9/11 will take place from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. on the Historic Lancaster Town Square, 100 N. Dallas Avenue (at Main Street).
It will include performances by a pipe and drum corps, a posting of the colors, and a police and fire procession. In addition to Lancaster, participating cities include Cedar Hill, DeSoto , Duncanville, Ferris, Ovilla, Red Oak, Waxahachie, and Wilmer.
In Mesquite, the fire department will host a memorial service at 8:30 a.m. at Fire Station 1, 410 S. Galloway Ave.
Before the service, firefighters will place 403 yard flags in front of the fire station, representing the public safety personnel who died as a result of the attacks.
"We will never forget their sacrifices and will always remember the great courage they demonstrated," said Mesquite Fire Chief Mark Kerby.
In southern Dallas, Christian clergy will visit the Masjid Al Islam, a mosque at 2604 S. Harwood, is a show of solidarity to call for tolerance and respect for American Muslims and Islam.
The 11 a.m. event is co-sponsored by the Dallas Peace Center and the Muslim Community Center for Human Services, the first Muslim social service organization in Texas.
"Our Muslim brothers and sisters are an important part of who we are as a nation," said the Rev. Diane Baker, a member of the Peace Center's board of directors. "Being inclusive and compassionate is at the heart of the American tradition, and it is central to the Christian message. Islam deserves the same respect freely given to other religions in America. It is that simple.”
Added Aftab Siddqui, vice chair of the Muslim Community Center: "The message of Jesus Christ, ‘Love thy neighbor,’ resonates among Muslims; let us start on that common ground and work hard to live up to the values that we claim define us.”
In Richardson , aviation professionals will gather at The University of Texas at Dallas to discuss their decisions during and after the terrorist attacks. Participants are to include air traffic controllers who grounded aircraft on that day, military pilots who had orders to stop further loss of life by any means necessary, and others.
The free symposium, "Navigating Chaos: Aviation’s Response to 9/11," will be from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the UT Dallas Conference Center at the corner of Drive A and Rutford Avenue.
It will be moderated by Lynn Spencer, author of Touching History: The Untold Story of the Drama That Unfolded in the Skies Over America on 9/11, a book published in 2008.
In Garland, Teddy's Backyard, a music venue at 210 W. Centerville, is inviting local firemen to a cookout to thank them and other public safety personnel for their service. Burgers and hot dogs will be served. Guests should bring their own beverages, chairs, coolers, and snacks. The celebration will be from 7:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. It's for people 21 or older."
I personally want to give thanks to the brave men and women on the planes, in the buildings, the NYPD, NYFD, our soilders, every volunteer and anyone gave themselves for this country. And continues to do so!
I support our troops and I support our President Obama!
Much love,
Alexandra
How will you pay homage to the tragedy of 9/11?
From the Dallas Morning News website here is a list of memorials in the DFW area:
"Other memorials are scheduled throughout the day Saturday, at fire departments, town squares and churches. In a show of unity, religious leaders also will gather at the oldest mosque in North Texas.
Here are details on some of them:
In Lancaster, a regional tribute to those killed on 9/11 will take place from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. on the Historic Lancaster Town Square, 100 N. Dallas Avenue (at Main Street).
It will include performances by a pipe and drum corps, a posting of the colors, and a police and fire procession. In addition to Lancaster, participating cities include Cedar Hill, DeSoto , Duncanville, Ferris, Ovilla, Red Oak, Waxahachie, and Wilmer.
In Mesquite, the fire department will host a memorial service at 8:30 a.m. at Fire Station 1, 410 S. Galloway Ave.
Before the service, firefighters will place 403 yard flags in front of the fire station, representing the public safety personnel who died as a result of the attacks.
"We will never forget their sacrifices and will always remember the great courage they demonstrated," said Mesquite Fire Chief Mark Kerby.
In southern Dallas, Christian clergy will visit the Masjid Al Islam, a mosque at 2604 S. Harwood, is a show of solidarity to call for tolerance and respect for American Muslims and Islam.
The 11 a.m. event is co-sponsored by the Dallas Peace Center and the Muslim Community Center for Human Services, the first Muslim social service organization in Texas.
"Our Muslim brothers and sisters are an important part of who we are as a nation," said the Rev. Diane Baker, a member of the Peace Center's board of directors. "Being inclusive and compassionate is at the heart of the American tradition, and it is central to the Christian message. Islam deserves the same respect freely given to other religions in America. It is that simple.”
Added Aftab Siddqui, vice chair of the Muslim Community Center: "The message of Jesus Christ, ‘Love thy neighbor,’ resonates among Muslims; let us start on that common ground and work hard to live up to the values that we claim define us.”
In Richardson , aviation professionals will gather at The University of Texas at Dallas to discuss their decisions during and after the terrorist attacks. Participants are to include air traffic controllers who grounded aircraft on that day, military pilots who had orders to stop further loss of life by any means necessary, and others.
The free symposium, "Navigating Chaos: Aviation’s Response to 9/11," will be from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the UT Dallas Conference Center at the corner of Drive A and Rutford Avenue.
It will be moderated by Lynn Spencer, author of Touching History: The Untold Story of the Drama That Unfolded in the Skies Over America on 9/11, a book published in 2008.
In Garland, Teddy's Backyard, a music venue at 210 W. Centerville, is inviting local firemen to a cookout to thank them and other public safety personnel for their service. Burgers and hot dogs will be served. Guests should bring their own beverages, chairs, coolers, and snacks. The celebration will be from 7:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. It's for people 21 or older."
I personally want to give thanks to the brave men and women on the planes, in the buildings, the NYPD, NYFD, our soilders, every volunteer and anyone gave themselves for this country. And continues to do so!
I support our troops and I support our President Obama!
Much love,
Alexandra
Friday, September 3, 2010
KXT 91.7 FM
Dear Dallas,
Um, 91.7FM is sooo great; it's your public music radio station and it is just fantastic! Please tune in, support and find out about local music, new music, world music, popular music, everything. Check them out on the web here.
Stay shallow and more importantly, stay cool!
Big Kiss,
Alexandra
Um, 91.7FM is sooo great; it's your public music radio station and it is just fantastic! Please tune in, support and find out about local music, new music, world music, popular music, everything. Check them out on the web here.
Stay shallow and more importantly, stay cool!
Big Kiss,
Alexandra
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