Bach in the Subways at Mockingbird Station
Mar
30
4:00 PM16:00

Bach in the Subways at Mockingbird Station

WEATHER UPDATE: The event has moved to the Angelika Theater Four located in Mockingbird Station.

Join us with WRR and Bridge the Gap Chamber Players at Mockingbird Station to celebrate Bach in the Subways on Thursday, March 30 from 4-6pm. Sandwiches will be proved by NY Sub Highland Park. Bring your own chairs and blankets to enjoy the music celebrating Bach’s birthday and music!

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2023 Dallas Mavs St. Pat's Parade and Festival
Mar
11
9:00 AM09:00

2023 Dallas Mavs St. Pat's Parade and Festival

Greenville Avenue Area Business Association Officially Announces

The 42nd Annual Dallas Mavericks St. Patrick’s Parade & Festival on Saturday, March 11, 2023, featuring Grand Marshal and City of Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson 

The largest St. Patrick’s parade in the Southwest returns this year, continuing one of Dallas’ best traditions, with proceeds benefitting the G.A.A.B.A. Scholarship Fund for graduating Dallas ISD high school seniors. 

The Greenville Avenue Area Business Association (G.A.A.B.A.) is proud to announce the 42nd Annual Dallas Mavericks St. Patrick’s Parade & Festival on Saturday, March 11, 2023, presented by the Dallas Mavericks – the parade’s top sponsor since 2016. The parade will begin at 11 am on Greenville Avenue at Blackwell Street and end at SMU Boulevard and Central Expressway. The festival will run from 9 am until 3 pm.

Attended by over 125,000 people each year, the largest St. Patrick’s event in the Southwest returns with live music, floats, food trucks, and an Irish spirit of celebration, featuring City of Dallas Mayor, Eric Johnson, as this year’s Grand Marshal.

“Every year we look forward to one of the biggest events in Dallas, the St. Patrick’s Parade, and this year we are thrilled to once again partner with the Dallas Mavericks to bring that vision to life,” said Kevin Vela, Board Chairman of G.A.A.B.A. “The Mavs organization has been our number one sponsor for many years and a phenomenal parade partner. We’re proud to work together to bring top notch family-friendly entertainment to the community while making a valuable contribution to area youth through our educational scholarship fund.”

Featured Events

The parade has delighted families and children for more than 40 years and has attracted some of the best entertainment in the Metroplex. Featured event activities are open from 9 am to 3 pm. Noted events include:

·       CW33 (KDAF) Parade Live Broadcast will run from 11 am -1 pm at 5252 Greenville Ave.

·       The Festival Zone will be situated at 5111 Greenville Ave. (Office Depot/CVS) and will feature food trucks, exhibitor booths, sponsor exhibits, family friendly activities, and a VIP Tailgate Area.

·       The 5th annual Comerica Bank Family Zone is located at Lovers Lane and Greenville Avenue and will be equipped with arts and crafts, kids activities and treats for the entire family (no alcoholic beverages allowed in this area).

“The Mavericks are excited to be partnering once again with G.A.A.B.A. in 2023 to showcase one of Dallas’ most beloved traditions,” said Cynt Marshall, Dallas Mavericks CEO. “We love bringing the community together, and as a presenting sponsor, the Dallas Mavericks are showing up big with the Mavs Express bus, Mascots, and ManiAACs.”

Scholarship Goals

Proceeds from this year’s parade will go toward the G.A.A.B.A. Scholarship Fund, which provides a total of $45,000 dollars to graduating seniors in DISD in previous years. Each year, G.A.A.B.A. awards up to $15,000 to select students at Conrad, Wilson, and North Dallas High Schools.

Online donations may be made at  https://DallasStPatParade2023.eventbrite.com Click: “select a time” and then “tickets.” Scroll to the bottom for the Donations box and enter your desired amount.

“Our goal this year is to raise $42,000 in donations, which aligns with celebrating the parade’s 42nd year.

Event Sponsors

·       Presenting Sponsor: the Dallas Mavericks.

·       Official Parade Sponsors: 7-Eleven, Comerica Bank, Visit Dallas Tourism Public Improvement District, University Crossing PID, DART, Dallas Blonde, Deep Ellum Brewing, WGU Texas and Thomas J Henry.

·       Media Sponsors: CW33, iHeart Radio, Lonestar 92.5, Star 102.1, 97.1 The Freak, 102.9 NOW, and 106.1 KISS FM.

·       Festival Partners: St. Paddy’s Day DASH, US Energy Square LLC, Meadows Building at Energy Square, Half Price Books, Versa Printing Inc., American Golf Cars Irving, DoubleTree by Hilton Dallas-Campbell Centre, Buyers Barricades, Revel XP Elite Fan Experiences, and The Gild.

 Timing & Transit Tips

The parade will begin at 11 am, but the public is invited to arrive on Greenville Avenue for festivities beginning at 9 am. Because of the crowds and popularity of the parade, visitors should plan to arrive early and leave late. The festival runs from 9 am until 3 pm.

 The parade route starts on Greenville Avenue at Blackwell Street—with street closures scheduled to start at 10:00 am for north and southbound lanes of Greenville Ave—and ends at

SMU Boulevard at Central Expressway. Alternative routes around the parade area include Loop 12, Mockingbird Lane, and Park Lane with access to Skillman. Parade-goers are encouraged to

ride share or ride the DART Rail, as parking is extremely limited. Recommended DART Rail stations include Mockingbird Station, Lovers Lane Station, and Park Lane Station.

About G.A.A.B.A. & the Dallas St. Patrick’s Parade & Festival

The Greenville Avenue Area Business Association (G.A.A.B.A.) was formed in 1987 to help unify area business and promote the Greenville Avenue region. Its first objective is and always will be the presentation of the annual Dallas St. Patrick’s Parade & Festival. The Parade has grown to be one of the largest St. Patrick's Parades in the country, with over 125,000 attendees and more than 100 parade entries. Proceeds benefit the G.A.A.B.A. Scholarship Funds benefiting Dallas ISD Seniors.  More than $150,000 in scholarships have been awarded.

About the Dallas Mavericks

The Dallas Mavericks play in the Southwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Basketball Association (NBA) and began as an expansion franchise in 1980. The Mavs have won one NBA Championship (2011), four division titles (1987, 2007, 2010, 2021), and two conference championships (2006, 2011). The team is led by Owner Mark Cuban, General Manager Nico Harrison, and Head Coach Jason Kidd. In addition to on-court success, the Mavs are committed to making a difference in North Texas through outreach programs and the Dallas Mavericks Foundation. Learn more at www.mavs.com.

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Bach in the Subways!
Mar
26
4:00 PM16:00

Bach in the Subways!

Bach is back!

Mockingbird Station® welcomes Bach in the Subways, a derivative of “Music on Mockingbird,” for a special concert featuring music from famous musician Johann Sebastian Bach in collaboration with 101.1 WRR-FM, University Crossing, and Bridge the Gap.

In celebration of Bach’s 337th birthday, the Bridge the Gap Chamber Players, a music organization comprised of musicians from Southern Methodist University, will join thousands of musicians across the world in a live musical performance.

All are invited to enjoy Bach in the Subways on Saturday, March 26, 2022, at 4:00pm to 6:00pm.

The live concert is open to the public and will be held in front of The Angelika Film Center on the 2 nd -level open-air amphitheater. During the concert, attendees can enjoy food catered by Mockingbird Station restuarants.


The 2022 Bach in the Subways celebration at Mockingbird Station® will transcend cultural boundaries and engage musicians of all talent levels and instruments.

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Jun
18
3:00 PM15:00

UCPID Annual Property Owner's Meeting

Join us for the 2021 UCPID Annual Property Owner’s Meeting on Friday, June 18 at 3:00 p.m.

We’ll be meeting virtually at 3:00 pm and then gathering in-person at 4:30 at The Residences at The Highland for a happy hour event. Light hors d’oeuvres will be served. Valet at The Highland Dallas is complimentary.

Register to join the meeting here.

RSVP for the happy hour to info@universitycrossing.com

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Apr
16
9:00 AM09:00

Coffee in the Park

Join us to learn more about what’s happening in Lower Greenville and the University Crossing neighborhoods with Dallas City Councilman, David Blewett.

When: Saturday, April 17, 9 - 11am

Where: Glencoe Park

Who: All are invited - including furry friends

Coffee and Breakfast snacks will be served

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SMU Homecoming
Oct
24
8:00 PM20:00

SMU Homecoming

Homecoming will look a little different this year, but we will still connect with fellow Mustangs and celebrate Pony Pride! Online or in-person, let’s keep the momentum going as we come home and say cheers to a brighter future. https://www.smu.edu/alumni/homecoming

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Smoker Takeover at The Beeman
Oct
24
4:30 PM16:30

Smoker Takeover at The Beeman

Dallas, get ready! San Antonio's 2M Smokehouse is coming to Seely's Mill at The Beeman Hotel for a one-day only "Smoker Takeover"!

Seely's Mill is hosting a Smoker Takeover Event in collaboration with San Antonio's famed 2M Smokehouse, serving 10-hour-cooked barbacoa tacos, Mexican street corn, and nopales. 

 Enjoy live music by Jimmy Barcus from 5pm - 8pm, and classic Texas canned cocktails by Lone River Ranch Water.

Watch the SMU Homecoming football game in Seely's Mill and cheer on the undefeated SMU Mustangs vs. Cincinnati 

Saturday, 10/24

4:30pm - 8pm

RSVP here:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/seelys-mill-x-2m-smokehouse-smoker-takeover-at-the-beeman-hotel-tickets-125656926249

https://www.facebook.com/events/762421617672388

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Grand Opening Seely's Mill Mustang BBQ at The Beeman
Sep
26
4:00 PM16:00

Grand Opening Seely's Mill Mustang BBQ at The Beeman

Grand Opening Event - Seely's Mill Mustang BBQ
Saturday, 9/26 4pm - 7pm
@The Beeman Hotel

To celebrate the unveiling of Dallas' newest BBQ joint, The Beeman Hotel invites University Crossing locals to the grand opening party for Seely's Mill on Saturday, September 26 from 4pm-7pm.  

This evening event taking place at The Beeman Hotel's new restaurant will be a night dedicated to celebrating some of the best parts of Texas' culture- BBQ, whiskey, and music. The Seely's Mill culinary team will be serving some of the smokiest BBQ dishes in town from their on-site smoker. Still Austin Whiskey Co. will be pouring up their newly released, world-class spirits to kick off their partnership with The Beeman Hotel.

Attendees can sample the Still Austin Straight Bourbon Whiskey, an expression of true Texas terroir, with 100% Texas-grown corn, rye, and malted barley, along with hints of Texas pride. There will be also a lineup of live music featuring homegrown talent for all to enjoy. The grand opening of Seely's Mill is a true celebration of all things Texas and is one event that cannot be missed! Seely's Mill will be open for diners starting on September 25.

RSVP: 

Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/seelys-mill-mustang-bbq-at-the-beeman-hotel-tickets-121389514305

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/1299271933737744

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