Stopped by the Glass Cactus Nightclub during a conference and wow it was such a cool venue. When…read moreyou arrive you'll find parking in the Gaylord Texan parking garage and either walk to the venue or take a shuttle. This venue feels like a Las Vegas nightclub transported to Dallas and since it was rented out for an event it felt like we owned the place. For this event, there was catered bbq which was set up outside and then the concert took place inside. One Republic ended up performing that night and wow what a show. If I have the opportunity to stop by this venue in the future I definitely will.

Came out to see the Cirque Spirit of Christmas Show in which my friend's daughters performs…read more The Glass Cactus is a nightclub entertainment venue attached to the Gaylord Texan. Perfect size for small acts,you feel like you're part of the action. This show featuring international circus acts along traditional lines was high energy. It runs thru the Christmas season and is worth catching.

A great place to see a show or concert. The venue is a little smaller than most stadiums but the…read moreatmosphere and experience you get is much more intimate and up close. Depending on the time of year and size of the event it may include outdoor seating that opens to the stage venue. This will make it much warmer in the summer months in Texas so be prepared and drink plenty of water. The area is cool with nearby restaurants and hotels. Typical concessions are available and bathrooms are clean.

Venue is nice and very similar to the dos xx venue at fair park…read more All entrees were about $19. They had bottomless popcorn for $12 and souvenir cup (free refills) for $11. They also had value hot dogs for $2 however they were not displayed on the menu. All beer and margaritas were over $20. They do sell popsicles for $5-8 and other concession items such as corn dogs but all other items were above $8.

Came here to see Gunna and had an enjoyable time. The parking garage costs $40 to park - so be…read moreprepared for that if you don't Uber. I was able to take advantage of the VIP Lounge and it's a nice addition - had its own entrance/exit, bar to order food and drinks, and a nice area to lounge. From the pit to the seats, you can see the stage very clearly. It was easy to get out of the parking garage (I did leave a song early to beat traffic). Overall, I'll definitely return for a show!

We had a great time at the Pavilion! Our seats were great and unobstructed for the completely sold…read moreout show. They have several bars throughout that serve drinks and food. The food options are standard food-court fare (soft pretzels, etc). It was a bit weird for a concert but hey - it was cool. They also offer a full shaker of different mixed drinks and full cans of beer (Modelo, XX, etc).

The views of the lake are stunning, and the whole community feels like a hidden gem tucked away in…read morethe heart of the city. The walking trails, waterfront dining, and frequent live music events make it feel like a resort. The community yoga sessions hosted by Chris is awesome. It's such a peaceful and refreshing break to your day and is well-organized, welcoming to all levels, and held in the most scenic setting imaginable. It really adds to the wellness-focused lifestyle here. Tuesdays at 6 PM and Saturdays at 10 AM, held outdoors on the lawn at the Rogers O'Brien Amphitheater. In addition to leading these classes, Chris offers retreats and special "Yoga with a Sip" events combining yoga and wine for a fun, all‑levels experience.

An upscale looking area with a class of its own. It studded with couple offices, residential area…read moreapartments, park, interesting architecture, beautiful restaurants and cafes overlooking a lake, and more. Less than 10 min from the airport, its worth a visit for any of the above reasons. It has so many picturesque parts and you can get some stunning sunset ones if you can choose with a little attention. Promoted mainly as apartment complex, it can be a great place to live. The huge metal leaf with all the tiny detail, the tempus fugit bell tower, and other contemporary arts really make a statement. So also do the lit streets around the complex square. One of the coffee shops I visited almost everyday on my short trip was the Ascension coffee. I didn't even try another to compare, they had such unique holiday flavors going on I just kept coming back for more. Note : there are plenty of food options of all kinds. Overall, it was worth the drop-in and I hope I get to explore more in my future visits.

Stopped by George in a recent trip to Coppell. It feels like home because it's literally a house…read moremade into a coffee shop. Clean, bright and bustling. My iced coffee was delicious. Rich, bold, really good. I'll try their food next time. Their baked goods looked fantastic. Even with the crowd there, we were served very quickly. If you're looking for a really good coffee shop in the Coppell area, I highly suggest you try George.

Soooooo busy! But I get the hype. Walked in on a super cold Saturday morning to grab a coffee with…read morea friend and I was welcomed by a long line and practically no seating! We ended up bracing the cold with our hot drinks. This place is definitely popular for both studying, throwing events in their spare room, and socializing. Therefore it is a louder scene. The interior is very cute and spacious. I got a maple cayenne mocha and a scone. Both were super yummy, and let me tell you - you can definitely feel the cayenne in your throat. The employees are all super nice and helpful with recommendations. They're patient given the rush they have. I'd come again!

I saw a flyer on the window of Bloom's awesome candy shop on the square in old downtown Carrollton…read morefor this festival. Apparently, this is the second annual festival here in downtown Carrollton. It was November 5, 2011 from 11am-11pm. I imagine that next year it'll be around the same time. The name "Festival at the Switchyard" comes from switchyard/railway tribute as there are 3-4 rail lines (including the shiny new DART rail) in the immediate area. It was actually a really cool festival! There were some vendor booths set up for various things (apparel, knick-nacks, etc) including FOOD. The real Fletcher's Corny Dogs had a booth there. Yes, the famous corny dogs from the State Fair were available here. They also had funnel cakes. Another booth had fresh spun cotton candy (with no crazy colorings added, just sugar), the one next to that had fresh squeezed lemonade. Agave Azul (best Mexican place ever) had a booth, right outside their restaurant, selling beef fajitas. There was beer/wine available from a couple of booths... PLUS all of the shops on the square were open. Many of these places being restaurants, which serve booze. I don't know if Agave let people take margaritas outside, but you could always ask! In addition to all of this, they had tons of bands/acts going on all day. Some were in the small gazebo in the square and some were on a big ass stage right next to Agave. The headliner was Third Eye Blind (Hello, 90's flashback!) and they stuck right to their schedule and went on stage at 930pm. They put on a really good show, and it was nice to see them back in town so soon following Taste Addison. If you get the chance to see these guys live and dig the 90's nostalgia of jamming to their hits, then I recommend it. We got there late, because we mostly wanted to see 3eB. But it was still a lot of fun. And most importantly, FREE. Parking is free (though incredibly limited) at the DART station nearby, at various spots surrounding the square, and some people even parked under the 35 overpass. No tickets to buy (like the State Fair) for food, but make sure you've got cash. They did have ATMs available right on Broadway st, but the transaction fee was almost $4 (plus, whatever your bank is going to charge you).. I learned my lesson and will next time just bring cash with me. The biggest problem we encountered was that by the time the headlining band went on, a lot of booths were already completely shut/packing up (out of product), and other booths were out of popular items (out of funnel cakes at 9pm??) and certain kinds of beer. Overall, this was really fun. I'm super glad it was free, but if there were a small entry fee next year (and I mean small- not the way the Wildflower Festival has started gouging people the past 10 years), I'd be happy to support the city where I live by buying a ticket. I highly recommend that people carpool, check the schedule for bands/events/kids things, and plan accordingly. The square is really quite small and I can imagine that it was quite crowded for a lot of the day. Looking at the website, I see that Yelp had a booth there, but I sure missed it! :( Maybe they were shut down by the time I got there (or, quite possibly, I'm blind). I hope this comes back for another year next year!

We had a ton of fun at this festival! Myself and two kids ages 5 and 10. The only improvement would…read morebe maybe add a few paid rides for people who won't wait in the very long lines. For example face painting,which was beautiful by the way, had at least 40 kids in live. We didn't partake in anything like that which included all of the rides and bouncy items... Not all 40 per line but long lines none the less. In any event the crafts and games were a hit with my kids and I was happy to hear other music such as pop like music that the kids enjoy. Hats off to all the volunteers!!!!

This is a review of Edison's (not the Fever events). I…read morehave been here for a Fever concert and for a publicly hosted event as well. Edison's is lovely. The exterior is so clean, modern, and inviting. It has some limited parking. The interior entry way is spacious and has restrooms. The main event room really is lovingly maintained. The floors are scraped for a carefully intentional look. The lighting is gorgeous. Definitely a great venue and event location, lacking a little more parking.

I have been to Edison's twice now, and both times it was to see the candlelight string quartets…read more The venue is well organized and spacious. The room we are in is not overly decorated, but I'm not really there for the decorations am I? The chairs are comfortable and the set up with the bar in the room is convenient. Would I recommend going to a candlelight quartet at Edison's - Yes!!!