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Let’s hope the weather stays nice for this!

The All About Uptown Fest will be this Saturday, 13 Sept 08 from 11a - 11p.

There will be historic tours of Uptown and sponsors include: City Vets, Pets R Uptown, Dean Foods, Kids Korner, Renowned Restaurants

Located on Fairmont Street between McKinney Avenue and Cedar Springs

CHEF SHOWCASE TENT
11AM: Juan Rosado - The Crescent Club at Rosewood Crescent Hotel
12PM: Vu Le - The Fish Restaurant & Sushi Bar
1PM: John Coleman - Fearings at The Ritz-Carlton, Dallas
2PM: Chris Meier - The Capital Grille
3PM: Paula Lambert - Mozzarella Company
4PM: David Bull - Bolla at the Stoneleigh Hotel & Spa
5PM: Brian Wubbena - Trulucks
6PM: Gianni Santin - The Conservatory at Rosewood Crescent Hotel

MAIN STAGE
11AM: Scott Whitaker - Country
1PM: A Hard Days Night - Beatles Tribute Band
3PM: Mount Righteous - Progressive Big Band
4:30PM: Jonnie Blanco - Pop Alternative Rock
7PM: Brave Combo - Alternative Polka Party Rock
9PM: The Killdares - Irish Rock

For more information, contact the Uptown Association at:
469.341.0613
www.AllAboutUptown.com

Step into new era of divine cuisine, eclectic décor, and unbelievable scenery at Ziziki’s. Veteran Chef/Owner Costa Arabatzis opened Zizki’s in 1994 featuring flavorful Mediterranean Cuisine, with an emphasis on Greek and Italian.

Ziziki’s is showcasing a new menu featuring the flavorful Saganaki which is imported kefalograviera cheese wrapped with fillo dough and brushed with a sweet rosemary butter; served with lemon and flamed with Ouzo.

All entrees are prepared daily with freshest ingredients featuring : Fresh Island Catch flown in daily, Filet Mignon, Dine with the Gods including three courses: Ziziki’s Bread, your choice of salad, a family style platter of Rack of Lamb, Spanakopita, Greek Island Chicken & Grilled Sweet Shrimp, served with asparagus. Lamb Osso Bucco, a house favorite, featuring Australian free-range lamb shanks simmered in tomatoes, roasted red-bell peppers, basil, bay leaf and garlic, served with Mediterranean orzo and asparagus.

If you would like something on the lighter side you should try the Caprese Salad; fresh boccaccini mozzarella, sweet roma tomatoes skewered and topped with basil & olive oil; served on spring mix greens tossed tossed with basil mint vinaigrette; or the Grilled Seafood Salad topped with Ahi tuna, salmon and skewered sweet shrimp; served with mixed greens, sweet onions, cucumbers, tomatoes and Feta cheese. For the sweet temptation, experience your choice of a decadent Baklava Ice-Cream Cake, a lovely Tiramisu and more.

Ziziki’s has recently earned the Wine Spectator’s prestigious “Award of Excellence” again in 2008; they won this award every year since opening in 1994. The menu also features two amazing specialty drinks including Ziziki’s Sunkiss and Ziziki’s Coffee, a perfect way to wrap up dinner.

Ziziki’s décor consists of a metropolis of unique fixtures from all over the world. The neighborhood bistro is finished in faux Italian yellow wine shelving and a cherry wood bar with a mahogany finish. Mary Arabatizis hand selected everything from the table tops, lighting and music, to the design of the eclectic open air patio dining. Ziziki’s at Travis Walk offers two private dining rooms; one accommodating 40 guest and a second seating 20 guests; perfect for every type of event.

Ziziki’s is located at 4514 Travis Street #122, Dallas.

Design Within Reach, in collaboration with moderndallas.net, welcomes Don and Heather Ferrier, Gary Olp and Chad Vickers - builders on the forefront of sustainable residential design - for a panel discussion on the topic.

Don and Heather Ferrier are the father/daughter partners of Ferrier Custom Homes, the first firm in Texas (and third in the country) to receive a Leadership in Environmental and Energy Design (LEED) award.

Gary Olp, of GGO Architects, is well-known Dallas architect who specializes in sustainable building.

Chad Vickers will represent Current Energy, an agency who finds energy-efficient solutions for the home.

The discussion will focus on how to make your home and everyday living more environmentally friendly.

Refreshments will be served.

Event co-sponsored by www.moderndallas.net

Where:
DWR Dallas Studio
4524 McKinney Ave, Suite 103
Dallas, TX 75205
214.521.0100
When: April 24th
Time: 6:00-9:00pm

RSVP to: dallas@dwr.com

Another exciting Art Talk Wednesday, is happening tonite April 16 from 6:30pm-7:30pm at The MAC.

David Dreyer & David Everett will be discussing their work and taking question from the audience.

In addition, filmmaker Quin Mathews will screen his interview with David Gibson on his current work at The MAC, past and present photography.

AFI Dallas and Ghostbar are a match made in heaven with a mutual mission to provide and celebrate entertainment, Hollywood fame and rising stars, and the talent that keeps the industry hot. So it is no surprise that the two have combined forces to bring to Dallas hip-hop legends Public Enemy.

On Tuesday, April 1 at Ghostbar, Public Enemy’s hip-hop lords Chuck D, Professor Griff, along with DJ Lord, will grace the 33rd floor of Ghostbar for the afterparty of their screening WELCOME TO THE TERRORDOME, a documentary that highlights their 20-year musical career and their impact on music. The Tuesday screening is at Angelica 6 at 7:15pm. The afterparty at Ghostbar is complimentary; doors open at 8pm.

Get ready for a close up because the casting team for “The Biggest Loser” is coming to Dallas. The Biggest Loser is scouting new talent for Season 6 with an “Open Casting Call” on February 16th from 10am-6pm.

UPTOWN BAR & GRILL
2523 MCKINNEY AVE
DALLAS, TX 75201
www.uptownbarandgrill.com

Looking for outgoing and charismatic teams of two, who want to compete together. Teams of two include: twins, family members, mother/daughter or son, father/daughter or son, husband/wife, siblings, grandparents, cousins, engaged couples, dating couples, co-workers, best friends, former teammates and/or athletes, retirees, college students and other team combinations.

“The Biggest Loser,” that airs on NBC, challenges and encourages overweight contestants to shed pounds in a safe and recommended manner through comprehensive diet and exercise as they compete for a grand prize of $250,000. The unscripted and life-altering one-hour reality series gathers contestants from across the country to face real-life temptations, while being provided with approved weight-loss skills and resources in an effort to help them transform their bodies, health — and ultimately — their lives.

“The Biggest Loser” provides contestants with challenges, temptations, weigh-ins and eliminations until the final contestant remains to claim the title of “the biggest loser.” Each team works out under the supervision of professional trainers.

*While the casting crew will do their best to see everyone, they can only guarantee the first 500 people in line will be seen. Please do not line up more than 3 hours before the start time.

FOR VIP CONSIDERATION:
PLEASE EMAIL YOUR NAMES/RECENT PHOTOS/CONTACT INFO/BIOS TO HOLLANDSTRIPLINCASTING@YAHOO.COM

If you are unable to make the open call, go to nbc.com/casting to learn how to apply.
*MUST BE 18 YEARS OR OLDER TO APPLY AND A LEGAL U.S. CITIZEN

DeAnna Pappas who was a last-minute reject from last season’s “The Bachelor” will be turning the tables as she gets to choose from among 25 bachelors in her own bid for true love, when “The Bachelorette” returns to the ABC lineup this summer.

ABC’s popular series “The Bachelorette” is searching for America’s most eligible men and they will be Dallas looking for men who are ambitious, charming, successful, and ready to settle down (or those just looking to fluff their personal bio’s!)

If you or someone you know fits the bill and wants to try out, go to one of their three open casting calls:

Friday Feb. 8th
McKinney Avenue Tavern
2822 McKinney Ave. Dallas, TX 75057
214.969.1984
9:30 – 11pm

Saturday Feb. 9th
LIFT Lounge
2404 Cedar Springs Rd.
Dallas, TX 75201
214.468.0050
10pm – 12am

Monday Feb. 11th
Frankie’s Sports Bar & Grill
3227 McKinney Ave.
Dallas, TX 75204
214.999.8932
5:30 – 7:30pm