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  • Blogs

    February 6, 2012

    With Arms Wide Shut: Creed To Play Verizon Theatre

    ​Looks like the 2012 apocalypse predicted by the Mayans is taking a completely unexpected form. That's right: Creed has announced a tour that will come to Grand Prairie's Verizon Theatre on Wednesday, May 12 -- right around the time their forthcoming record is rumored to be released.Ticket prices ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 6, 2011

    Manic Monday: Five Awesome Shows To Get Your Week Started Off Just Right.

    Quite the extra busy start to the week we have here. Gotta be something for just about everyone music wise this particular evening...

  • Blogs

    October 26, 2010

    Check Out Jonsi's Bizarre Setlist From Last Night's Show at the Verizon Theatre

    ​ Sigur Ros singer Jonsi is known for his solemn and somber stage demeanor, but the setlist for his solo show last night at Verizon Theatre in Grand Prairie offers a peak behind the curtain. It features a series of inside jokes aimed at his backing band and crew, and it's actually pretty funny. ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 17, 2010

    Good Friday: Kiss, Pixies, Daughtry, Drowning Pool, Harlem, Dungen, Lazer, Rusko, Sleepy Sun, STEW, Derek Webb, Cas Haley, Shonen Knife and More!

    Harlem. Just your average pirate/cowboy/federale, rock band​This weekend sees a pretty stacked list of local shows and touring shows alike, but the biggest of all is probably the extravaganza happening in Frisco on Saturday. As we mentioned yesterday, Kiss, Daughtry, Pat Green, The Academy Is..., ... More >>

  • Calendar

    September 16, 2010

    Dancing Industrial Complex at AAC?

    Harlem. Just your average pirate/cowboy/federale, rock band​This weekend sees a pretty stacked list of local shows and touring shows alike, but the biggest of all is probably the extravaganza happening in Frisco on Saturday. As we mentioned yesterday, Kiss, Daughtry, Pat Green, The Academy Is..., ... More >>

  • Calendar

    July 29, 2010

    Oh Oh, We're Jamming

    Harlem. Just your average pirate/cowboy/federale, rock band​This weekend sees a pretty stacked list of local shows and touring shows alike, but the biggest of all is probably the extravaganza happening in Frisco on Saturday. As we mentioned yesterday, Kiss, Daughtry, Pat Green, The Academy Is..., ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 14, 2010

    Giveaway: A Pair of Tickets To See The Pixies at Grand Prairie's Verizon Theatre On September 19

    Eleven days ago today, our month was made with the announcement that the Pixies (DC9's favorite band ever, so you know) are coming to Grand Prairie's Verizon Theatre on September 19 to their seminal album, Doolittle, in full. Today, tickets for that show go on sale--at the top of the hour, actually, ... More >>

  • Calendar

    June 3, 2010

    Pony Love

    Eleven days ago today, our month was made with the announcement that the Pixies (DC9's favorite band ever, so you know) are coming to Grand Prairie's Verizon Theatre on September 19 to their seminal album, Doolittle, in full. Today, tickets for that show go on sale--at the top of the hour, actually, ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 20, 2010

    MMA - But Not UFC - Comes Back to Metroplex

    ​No way it will be bigger than last summer when UFC took over American Airlines Center, but Mixed Martial Arts - in the form of Bellator - invades the metroplex again tonight. The BFC XIX will hold seven fights at the Nokia Verizon Theater in Grand Prairie, headlined by lightweight champ Joe ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 18, 2010

    Watch: A Fan Video For LehtMoJoe's "Tunered"

    It's been far too long since we check in on Grand Prairie's Vincent Sliva, better known by his Dallas Stars-themed stage handle as mashup DJ, remix artist and electro act LehtMoJoe. Surely, you remember that he put out an album of dance cuts last summer called Spaghetti Western? Maybe? No?Well, allo ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 11, 2010

    Hairy Stuff: Local Girl Vying to Be America's Next Top Model Is the Pits

    ​Cleared out the TiVo last night after watching American Idol for DC9 and realized I just haven't been watching enough of the CW of late. I had totally missed that the 14th cycle of America's Next Top Model was set to premiere. And that, Friends, is unheard of in my reality-recapping world. So ... ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 5, 2009

    Local Designers Somehow Cram More Character Into Grand Prairie's Nokia Theatre

    Patrick MichelsA look back inside two of the Nokia Theatre's newly remodeled suites. Check back soon for a slide show with more photos.​Nobody's ever accused the Nokia Theatre of having too much character, but thanks to a down-to-the-guts remodeling of its luxury suites, the Grand Prairie venue is ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 26, 2009

    Jesse Holley Makes a Fine Catch

    ​As promised, I ventured to Grand Prairie's Quick Trip Park Friday night for some Dallas Desire Lingerie Football. In a word: Loved it. And not just the toned female physiques running around in their bras and panties. (Though, if you haven't seen Erin Marie Garrett in and/or out of "uniform" ... More >>

  • Calendar

    August 20, 2009

    Minor League, Major Fun

    ​As promised, I ventured to Grand Prairie's Quick Trip Park Friday night for some Dallas Desire Lingerie Football. In a word: Loved it. And not just the toned female physiques running around in their bras and panties. (Though, if you haven't seen Erin Marie Garrett in and/or out of "uniform" ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 19, 2009

    Gig Alert: Band Night Saturday At Alliance Skate Park, Grand Prairie

    ​Hey, skater dude--pissed off about having to go back to school next week? Work out that anger in the mosh pit Saturday at Alliance Skate Park (1002 Lonestar Pkwy. in Grand Prairie). Left Hand Salute, Television City, The Hollow Empire and Silver Fox will rock the suburbs starting at 8 p.m. Cover ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 18, 2009

    Two Area Halloween Shows Get Scary Early Announcements

    ​Halloween's a good two months away--almost two-and-a-half months off, actually--but, since area booking agents never seem to sleep, we're already seeing some pretty impressive lineups get tossed together for the holiday.Among them? A hipster's delight at the Granada, for one, featuring two Austin ... More >>

  • Calendar

    August 13, 2009

    Dollars for Dime

    ​Halloween's a good two months away--almost two-and-a-half months off, actually--but, since area booking agents never seem to sleep, we're already seeing some pretty impressive lineups get tossed together for the holiday.Among them? A hipster's delight at the Granada, for one, featuring two Austin ... More >>

  • Calendar

    April 23, 2009

    In Your Face

    Spikefest invades Grand Prairie

  • Calendar

    April 9, 2009

    Playing The Ponies

    Lone Star Park kicks off another season

  • Blogs

    February 23, 2009

    Picture Show: Slipknot and Coheed and Cambria at the Nokia

    Roger CaldwellSlipknot did some serious damage out in Grand Prairie last night, as Kelly wrote here earlier, along with openers Coheed & Cambria and Trivium.For more scenes from the show, check our photographer Roger Caldwell's work covering the scene in our slideshow here.

  • Blogs

    February 13, 2009

    Dallas Desire Prospects: Lookin' Good!

    Patrick Michels Because I'm home making elaborate plans for my sweetie's Valentine's dinner - or something - I had to (grudgingly) send intern Kelly Knickerbocker out to scope the Dallas Desire wannabes in Grand Prairie. Kelly, what'd I miss? Today at QuikTrip Park a group of beautiful - ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 13, 2009

    Local Lingerie Hopefuls Bring Game, Tight Pants to Dallas Desire Tryouts

    Patrick MichelsToday was tryout day for the Dallas Desire -- which, as we mentioned way back in October, is the local franchise in the new Lingerie Football League. And around 30 women turned up at Grand Prairie's Quick Stop Park hoping to make the final cut -- 12, all told. Over on Sportatorium, In ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 3, 2009

    It's Gonna Be Business Time On May 5 at Nokia Theatre

    ...which is to say that Flight of the Conchords will be migrating to Grand Prairie that night. I mention this because foreplay is very important... in love.

  • Calendar

    December 25, 2008

    Drive-Thru Xmas

    ...which is to say that Flight of the Conchords will be migrating to Grand Prairie that night. I mention this because foreplay is very important... in love.

  • News

    August 21, 2008

    Pitch Perfect

    The Grand Prairie AirHogs are willing to do whatever it takes to make you a fan. And that includes win.

  • Calendar

    March 27, 2008

    Sailing Gracefully

    Beauty is in Ainsworth's punch lines

  • Blogs

    March 26, 2008

    Hey, Dallas Jazzheads: Get Ready To Party

    Beauty is in Ainsworth's punch lines

  • Blogs

    February 21, 2008

    You and What Droid Army?

    Beauty is in Ainsworth's punch lines

  • Calendar

    December 20, 2007

    Light It Up

    Grand Prairie is all aglow

  • Music

    November 29, 2007

    Shop Till You Bop at Forever Young Records

    Not to drop hints or anything, but Xmas is coming, and Forever Young is open, sooo...

  • Calendar

    September 6, 2007

    Greek Pit

    Nokia hosts a kegger

  • Calendar

    August 9, 2007

    Freedom Isn't Free

    Your ears will pay at Nokia

  • Blogs

    July 24, 2007

    Girl on a Motorcycle

    Your ears will pay at Nokia

  • Calendar

    December 14, 2006

    Like Father, Like Son

    Dweezil brings Frank to Nokia

  • Music

    December 14, 2006

    Merry SeXmas

    Get ready for a new jack holiday

  • Calendar

    December 7, 2006

    Thief! Thief!

    That radio station's stealing Christmas!

  • Calendar

    November 30, 2006

    It's Snowing Crap

    That radio station's stealing Christmas!

  • Blogs

    August 1, 2006

    Get Your Gore On

    That radio station's stealing Christmas!

  • Calendar

    July 27, 2006

    Loose Is Fast

    Get a lesson in racing at Lone Star Park

  • Calendar

    May 4, 2006

    To Put It Bluntly

    Get a lesson in racing at Lone Star Park

  • Calendar

    February 23, 2006

    Oh Say, Can You?

    If you wanna sing out, sing out

  • Best of Dallas

    October 14, 2004

    Best Wings

    Buffalo Wild Wings

  • Calendar

    October 30, 2003

    Good Muck

    You gotta know when to hold ’em

  • Best of Dallas

    September 25, 2003

    Best Scenic Drive

    FM 1382 in Southern Dallas County

  • Calendar

    September 4, 2003

    Native Sons

    Tribes put the wow in powwow

  • Best of Dallas

    September 26, 2002
  • Calendar

    May 17, 2001

    X Marks the Spot

    Xtreme sports hit the mainstream

  • News

    November 28, 1996

    Down on Sherman Street

    In the old neighborhood, Joe Lee Calloway played dominoes and hung out with his buddies. Until a Grand Prairie cop killed him right there

  • News

    November 14, 1996

    Letters

    In the old neighborhood, Joe Lee Calloway played dominoes and hung out with his buddies. Until a Grand Prairie cop killed him right there

  • News

    October 10, 1996

    Video downs

    Grand Prairie's horseless Lone Star Park offers the seedy side of the sport of kings

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