The Sounds Of Rebirth

With all of the variety found in Fair Park over the years--opera, ShamWow demonstrations, women's history, funnel cakes, that bizarre Magnum P.I. ride on the midway, musical theater, auto shows, educational gardens, science and history exhibitions, Big Tex, etc.--it should be no surprise that the newly reopened Band Shell Amphitheater...

By Merritt Martin

June 10, 2010

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With all of the variety found in Fair Park over the years--opera, ShamWow demonstrations, women's history, funnel cakes, that bizarre Magnum P.I. ride on the midway, musical theater, auto shows, educational gardens, science and history exhibitions, Big Tex, etc.--it should be no surprise that the newly reopened Band Shell Amphitheater at Fair Park features a wide range of musical acts celebrating its new lease on life. Sunday finds Grammy Award-winning Norteno/Tejano group Intocable livening up the stage of the 4500-seat historical landmark. The Isley Brothers will offer their sweet brand of soul on June 18. And come June 20, country-crossover kings Ronnie Milsap and Glen Campbell will serenade adoring fans. And there's more variety to come. Tickets for all shows are available by calling Ticketmaster at 214-373-8000 or by visiting ticketmaster.com. Find out more about the Band Shell Amphitheater by visiting bandshelldallas.com.
Sun., June 13, 2010

Merritt Martin has written for the Dallas Observer for over two decades. She has also contributed to Eater, DMN and USA Today. In addition to arts and culture writing, she spends entirely too much time extolling the virtues of pears, black clothing, and her cat Kenneth.

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