Addison 2010 Special Event Calendar

With more than 170 restaurants, Cavanaugh Flight Museum, WaterTower Theatre, nighttime fun and a variety of special events packed with 4.5 square miles, in-the-know D/FW locals look to Addison when they're looking for something fun to do. The following is the initial schedule for Addison's 2010 Special Events. Look for more details on specific events as the date approaches at http://www.addisontexas.net/.

RESOLUTION RUN
January 16
Addison Conference Centre
Get your New Year's resolutions off to a good start by participating in the Addison Midday Rotary's Resolution Run -- a 1K, 5K and 10K $20 in advance; $25 day of race.
www.rotaryresolutionrun.com

OUT OF THE LOOP FRINGE FESTIVAL

March 4 - 14

Addison Theatre Centre

WaterTower Theatre's (WTT) highly acclaimed Out of the Loop Fringe Festival returns. WTT teams with performing arts organizations from around the region to bring all three spaces at the Addison Theatre Centre to life with exciting contemporary works. Theatre productions, dance and music performances and an art exhibit will pack 10 days with exhilarating entertainment.

WALK MS

March 27

Addison Circle Park

One of the largest organized walking events of its kind. Join over 4,000 participants in the 1-mile, 5K walk

and run to raise money in the fight against Multiple Sclerosis. $100 minimum pledge for a t-shirt.

WELLNESS EXPO

April 17 & 18

Addison Conference Centre

Start living healthier at the Metroplex's best loved source of alternative health information. Featuring two dozen wellness lectures and more than 100 exhibit booths. Admission $7, ages 12-65; kids and seniors, free.

ADDISON COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE
May 1

Sam's Club Parking Lot

Find great bargains on previously owned furniture, clothing, household items and jewelry. Addison residents

have been coming together for years to present this free event, and you won't want to miss the high-quality

items for sale. For details, call 972.450.2884.

TASTE ADDISON

May 21-23

Addison Circle Park

A tasty weekend of food, music and family fun, this three-day festival features over 50 Addison restaurants serving generous samplings of their food at reduced prices. Festivities include national musical entertainment, celebrity chef demonstrations, carnival rides, midway games, arts and crafts, wine tasting and seminars, children's entertainment and more. Tickets are $5 for ages 4 and older prior to 5:00pm and $10 after 5:00pm.

SUMMER EVENT SERIES: Three months of FREE summer fun!

SYMPHONIC SATURDAYS

June 5, 12, 19 & 26

Beckert Park

You bring the blanket. We'll bring the symphony.

Free admission

ADDISON KABOOM TOWN!

July 3

Addison Circle Park and other locations throughout Addison

Addison's most explosive party of the year, Kaboom Town!, features dazzling fireworks choreographed to music, plus food, live music, spectacular Cavanaugh Flight Museum's historic warbird flyovers and more. Rated one of the top 10 fireworks shows in the country by USA Today, Kaboom Town! promises spectacular views from just about anywhere in Addison. Avoid the traffic delays and stay after the fireworks and watch a free movie on the big screen. Admission is free.

JULY JAZZ

July 10, 17, 24 & 31

Beckert Park

Enjoy live music from some of the top area jazz musicians while you picnic, or dine in one of the great

Addison Circle restaurants. Admission is free.

SUMMER SALSA

August 7, 14, 21, & 28

Beckert Park

Spice up your nights with live salsa music.

Free admission

SUMMER MUSICAL

September 3-4

Addison Circle Park

A live outdoor performance.

Presented by WaterTower Theatre and The Dallas Wind Symphony.

$10 Adults, $5 students and seniors

ADDISON OKTOBERFEST

September 16-19

Addison Circle Park

An authentic re-creation of the Munich Oktoberfest featuring German food, entertainment, traditional folk dances, children's entertainment and more.

$5 ages 4 and older

OKTOBERFEST 5K AND ONE-MILE FUN RUN FOR THE CHILDREN

September 18

Addison Circle Park

Help Wipe Out Kids' Cancer by participating in the 5K run/walk or 1-mile fun run. After the party, join us for the party in the main tent with food, beer and entertainment, then stay for Oktoberfest. Go to http://www.oktoberfest5k.com/ for more information. Addison Circle Park

ADDISON COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE

October 2

Sam's Club Parking Lot

Find great bargains on previously owned furniture, clothing, household items and jewelry. Addison residents

have been coming together for years to present this free event, and you won't want to miss the high-quality

items for sale. For details, call 972.450.2884.

MK5K
October 2
Mary Kay Headquarters
Benefits the Mary Kay Foundation's goal to raise awareness about domestic violence.

SHAKESPEARE DALLAS
October 6-10 & 13-17
Addison Circle Park
Shakespeare Dallas brings one of Shakespeare's classic works to life in Addison Circle Park.
Admission is $10 adults, $7 seniors, children ages 12 and under are free.

WELLNESS EXPO

October 16 & 17

Addison Conference Centre

Start living healthier at one of the area's best sources of alternative health information. Featuring two dozen wellness lecturers and more than 100 exhibit booths. $7, ages 12-65; kids and seniors, free.

WORLDFEST

October 22 & 23

Addison Circle Park

Visit nearly 70 countries in a day and experience the cultures of Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Americas without packing a bag or needing a passport. Visit the International Marketplace and Global Food Court while enjoying the live entertainment on three stages, the children's activities, global games and more.

BOOKWORM BASH
November 5 & 6

Benefiting Senior Adult Services, the Bookworm Bash is the place to find thousands of donated books at terrific bargains. Browse brand-new and slightly used classics, paperbacks, coffee table books, children's books, reference, cookbooks, history, periodicals and more. Admission is free

ARBOR DAY

November 13

Make plans to attend the annual Arbor Day event hosted by the Addison Arbor Foundation, whose mission is to provide and coordinate technical and educational resources to the Town's residents and businesses for the purpose of establishing and maintaining healthy, sustainable urban forests.

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