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There's lots to see and do when you ride DART. Following are a few fun choices. If you have an event that you would like to have listed on our calendar, please email Jeff Hampton at JHampton@DART.org
DART to Music
July 1-3 The Dallas Symphony Orchestra performs Blue Planet Live! A Natural History of the Oceans. Based on the BBC/Discovery Channel documentary series Blue Planet, "Blue Planet Live!" is a monumental concert event that incorporates cinematography from the series with an original symphonic score. Larger than life footage of coral reefs, frozen seas, the unknown depths of the oceans and more are presented on an enormous three-story screen and matched note-for-note to live orchestration by the Dallas Symphony Orchestra. Join the DSO for three ground-breaking nights as it presents one of the most innovative orchestral concerts in a rare U.S. appearance. Information: 214-692-0203 or dallassymphony.com.- Via DART Rail Red Line or Blue Line to Pearl Station
July 3 The Plano Community Band presents a patriotic celebration at their 7 p.m. evening concert in Haggard Park in downtown Plano. Information: planoband.com.- Via DART Rail Red Line to Downtown Plano Station
July 4 A Star-Spangled Spectacular is the Dallas Wind Symphony's annual red, white and blue salute to the USA. There's toe-tapping marches, patriotic songs and "musical fireworks" in this festive "air-conditioned parade" at 1 p.m. at the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center, 2301 Flora St.Information: 214-528-5576 or dws.org.
- Via DART Rail Red Line or Blue Line to Pearl Station
- Note: DART services will operate on a Sunday schedule on Friday, July 4, in observance of the Independence Day holiday.
Through July 31 AT&T presents Thursday Night Live at the Dallas Museum of Art. Included in the lineup is Jazz in the Atrium every Thursday night from 6 to 8 p.m. General admission is free. The lineup includes:
| July 3 | Glenda Hill Singer Glenda Hill, mainstay of the Balcony Club scene, puts her own style on songs from the jazz era. |
| July 10 | John Adams Quintet John Adams, accomplished acoustic and electric bassist, performs with some of the top musicians on the Dallas–Fort Worth music scene. |
| July 17 | Roger Boykin Trio The Roger Boykin Trio will perform music by the legendary composer Cole Porter in celebration of the exhibition Making It New: The Art and Style of Sara and Gerald Murphy. |
| July 24 | Brigette Rideau Dallas favorite Brigette Rideau performs contemporary jazz. |
| July 31 | Drew Phelps Ensemble Drew Phelps, bassist and composer, performs a variety of jazz styles. |
- Via DART Rail Red Line or Blue Line to St. Paul Station
- Via Bus Route 8 or Bus Route 39
Through July 31 Cool Thursdays is a cool way to spend summer evenings at the Dallas Arboretum. Bring a blanket and stretch out on the lawn for this year's lineup of great entertainment:| July 3 | Kenny & the Kasuals: Classic Rock |
| July 10 | Christie's Ex: Billy Joel Tribute Band |
| July 17 | The Texas Gypsies: Swing and Jazz Mix |
| July 24 | The Grass Roots Starring Rob Grill |
| July 31 | Fast Lane: Eagles Tribute Band |
- Via DART Rail Blue Line to Mockingbird Station, then Bus Route 519
Through Oct. 24 American Airlines Center is the place to be for mega-concerts by some of the hottest acts in music, including:| July 13 | George Michael |
| Aug. 18 | Nine Inch Nails |
| Aug. 25 | American Idols Live |
| Aug. 27 | Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers |
| Oct. 16 | Neil Diamond |
| Oct. 19 | New Kids on the Block |
| Oct. 22 | Janet Jackson |
| Oct. 24 | Vicente Fernandez |
Information: 214-373-8000 or americanairlinescenter.com.
- Via DART Rail and TRE special event trains to Victory Station
- No TRE service on Sundays.
Through July 28 The Plano Community Band presents a series of evening concerts throughout the summer at Haggard Park in downtown Plano. Concerts are at 7 p.m. on June 2 and 16, and July 3, 14 and 28. Information: planoband.com.- Via DART Rail Red Line to Downtown Plano Station
Aug. 1-2 The Bass Performance Hall offers a diverse lineup of entertainment for the summer:| Aug. 1-2 | 1964 - The Tribute, salute to the Beatles |
- Via Trinity Railway Express (TRE) to ITC Station, then the T's bus route 1 or 15
Note: Last eastbound TRE train to Dallas Union Station departs ITC Station at 10:36 p.m. Monday through Friday. Last eastbound TRE train to Dallas Union Station departs ITC Station at 10:35 p.m. Saturdays. No TRE service on Sundays.
