Arlington Weekend Buzz: September 11-13, 2015
By Reginald Lewis - Office of Communication
Posted on September 10, 2015, September 10, 2015

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Weekend Buzz airs on MyArlingtonTV from Thursday to Sunday. You can also check out the video on our YouTube channel.

NFL Returns: Dallas Cowboys vs. New York Giants

The Cowboys, who won the NFC East crown last season, will begin their quest for a sixth Super Bowl trophy this Sunday at 7:30 p.m. against the New York Giants at AT&T Stadium in Arlington. The game will be nationally televised on NBC for those who can't make the game. Tickets are still available and can be purchased at Ticketmaster.com.

Food Truck Fridays: Fall Lunch Series

Looking for the ideal spot for lunch this Friday? Head over to Founder's Plaza at Levitt Pavilion between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. for the second installment of the Arlington Parks and Recreation Department's Food Truck Friday: Lunch Series. This week's line-up will include Ruthies Rolling Cafe, Rolling Stone, Chez Flo and Steel City Pops. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and picnic blankets to the food truck events, as seating is limited. Come on out with family and friends and enjoy music, fun and great food from our area food trucks. Call 817-459-5474 for more information on Food Truck Friday: Fall Series events.

The Upstairs Galley Presents #CreateArlington Pop Up Art & Music Festival

Check out The Upstairs Gallery on Saturday, September 12, as local artists and musicians gather for the #CreateArlington Pop Up Show & Music Festival. Co-hosted by The Upstairs Gallery and Create Arlington, this show allows you to interact with the artwork. Diversify your art collection as you purchase these artists' work.The Upstairs Gallery is located at 1038 W. Abram Street, Arlington, TX 76013.

Theatre Arlington Presents "Hello Dolly!"

Theatre Arlington's new season kicks off Friday night with the opening of "Hello Dolly!" which features Persis Ann Forster as the incomparable iconic matchmaker, Dolly Gallagher Levi. Watch Dolly's pursuit of Horace Vandergelder and enjoy some of the best songs in the history of musical theatre: "It Only Takes a Moment," "Ribbons Down My Back" and "Hello, Dolly." Theatre Arlington is located at 305 W. Main Street, Arlington, TX 76010. Visit www.theatrearlington.org for tickets and show times.

Green Mountain Energy's 2015 Fall Concert Series at Levitt Pavilion

Great music will fill this air this weekend as the Green Mountain Energy's 2015 Fall Concert Series continues at Levitt Pavilion Arlington in Downtown Arlington! This weekend's line-up features Jimmy LaFave performing on Friday, September 11, 2015. On Saturday, it's Blaine Gray and Sam Riggs, while on Sunday, Danny Wright takes the stage. All concerts begin at 8 p.m., except for Sam Riggs, who hits the stage at 9 p.m. Feel free to bring your blankets, lawn chairs and water coolers to the Levitt.

Arlington CVB Segway Tours

The Arlington Convention & Visitors Bureau has partnered up with Segway Fort Worth to offer Arlington visitors and residents two ultimate treks around some of The American Dream City's most popular attractions! Glide with a group around Globe Life Park in Arlington, past Richard Greene Linear Park and Robert Cluck Linear Park and right by AT&T Stadium or book an exclusive tour inside the ballpark. Tours are available by appointment only. Call 817-631-3273 to book your segway fun! You can also stop by the Visitor Welcome Center (corner of Randol Mill & Ballpark) to check out routes. Arlington Segway Tours are available Thursday-Sunday at 9 am, 11 am, 4 pm and 6 pm.

Arlington Museum of Art Presents "Rock and Roll Wall of Fame" Exhibit

Visit the "Rock and Roll Wall of Fame" installation at the Arlington Museum of Art this weekend to experience three exhibits that focus on a socially, culturally, and politically influential publication still in print today, a music hub that helped reshape the canvas of rock and roll in the 1970s, '80s, and '90s, and the talented musicians that Austin, Texas has encouraged and produced over the years. The exhibit will remain open to the public until Sunday, October 18. Arlington Museum of Art is located at 201 West Main Street. For more information, please call 817-275-4600.

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