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AmericanTowns Heroes: A Happy Valentine's Day for Avalanna Thanks to Justin Bieber

You don't have to be a Justin Bieber fan to cheer him on today after he responded to a request made by a little girl suffering with a rare and often deadly form of brain cancer. ...

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Weekend Activities in and around Grand Prairie

Give yourself a Time Out this week and treat your­self to a day out on­ ­the town. Whether you're in the mood to do some shopping, house hunting, catch a movie or just enjoy...

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Cut your own Christmas Tree from tree farms in Texas

Pining for the perfect tree? Find one that’s right for your home at a Texas Christmas tree farm. Remember, not all farmers allow guests to cut their own, so be sure to call...

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Grand Prairie Farmers Markets - Find local organic farmers market around the Grand Prairie area

Grand Prairie TX Farmers Markets - Find local organic farmers markets around the Grand Prairie area. We have the complete listings to help you find the best markets and...

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Grand Prairie Thanksgiving 2011 - Thanksgiving Events, Volunteer Opportunities and more!

With Thanksgiving around the corner and preparations to be made, you might have a lot on your plate. That’s why AmericanTowns has put together resources for Thanksgiving...

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Pumpkin Patch Farms and Pumpkin Picking Guide for Texas TX

Texas Pumpkin Picking Farms and Fall Pumkin Patch Farms - go pumpkin picking at a local farm in Texas. When there's a crisp snap in the air, nothing beats a day at the local...

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Find Texas Corn Mazes - Get lost in a Texas haunted Halloween corn maze this season!

Imagine entering a giant puzzle … one that's tall, green and full of surprises. This is the experience of a Texas corn mazes and it's a great, old-fashioned way to have October...

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Apple Picking Orchards and Apple Farms Guide for Texas TX

We have the best Texas apple picking orchards, apple farms, apple festivals for the state of Texas. We have found the best 'pick your own' apple orchards and apple farms in and...

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Lois Weber Film Festival

from:Grand Prairie Public Library System

The Grand Prairie Public Library in conjunction with the Grand Prairie Arts Council will host the Lois Weber Film Festival July 24 through the 30 at the Uptown Theater. The...

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Make a difference in Grand Prairie! Find the perfect local volunteer opportunity

You want to give back, but with so many good causes out there, where do you start? There are plenty of great volunteer organizations right here in the Grand Prairie area and...

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African-American Heritage Celebration

from:Betty Warmack Branch Library

The Betty Warmack Branch Library, in conjunction with the Grand Prairie Arts Council, will present their 7th Annual African-American Heritage Celebration. Come and join us for...

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July 4th fireworks schedule, festivities and parades in Dallas County, TX

Grand Prairie Fireworks 2011 Find July 4th Fireworks schedule, festivities and parades in Dallas County, TX. Search for July 4th Restaurants, Things to do and more! ...

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July 4th Fireworks in Grand Prairie, TX Events, Schedules and Parades

Grand Prairie Fireworks 2011 Find July 4th Fireworks in Grand Prairie, TX including Events, Schedules and Parades. Search for July 4th Restaurants, Things to do and...

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Texas 4th of July 2011 Fireworks, Parades and Independence Day Events

Texas Fireworks 2011 Find July 4th Fireworks in Texas including Events, Schedules and Parades. Search for July 4th Restaurants, Things to do and more! If you...

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Celebrate Valentine's Day in Grand Prairie - Find Grand Prairie area shops and restaurants for gifts and dining

On February 14 sweethearts in Grand Prairie will join millions across America in a centuries’ old tradition of exchanging valentines, but this holiday as we now understand it...

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Best Fall Foliage 2010 in Texas

The Texas fall foliage 2010 is in full color this time of year and we’ve found some great places to enjoy it. Around Texas can be found at this time of year. To get the most out...

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Find Black Friday Deals, Gift Ideas, and Holiday Shopping Locations in and around Grand Prairie, TX

If you love the fray, seize the chance to shine on Black Friday! It’s the biggest, busiest shopping event of the year, and training for success starts here! Shops and stores...

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African-American Heritage Celebration at Warmack Branch Library

from:Betty Warmack Branch Library

The 6th Annual African-American Heritage Celebration will be held at the Betty Warmack Branch Library on Saturday, February 27 from 1 pm to 5 pm.- Rhythm Path Drum Circle with...

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Ice Skating Rinks for Dallas County Texas - Maps and Directions

Ice Skating Rinks in Dallas County Texas Mapped! - Where to ice skate, play hockey and have some winter fun in the Dallas TX County area! Map of Dallas County Ice Skating...

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‘A Christmas Carol’ At The Grand Prairie Libraries

from:Grand Prairie Public Library System

Storyteller Jerry Young will appear at the Betty Warmack Branch and Grand Prairie Main Library this December in "A Christmas Carol."Most of the year, Jerry Young is the...

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Lone Stars and Stripes Fireworks Celebration

from:Lone Star Park

Enjoy two full days, Friday, July 3 and Saturday, July 4, of exciting live Thoroughbred racing and fun activities for the whole family. Kids will love the Family Fun Park with...

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Grand Prairie Memorial Day Events, Parades and more for Grand Prairie Memorial Day 2009

Memorial Day 2009 is on Monday, May 25th, so make sure you have something to do this year, including barbecues, baseball games, and Memorial Day Parades! Below are some fun...

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Grand Prairie Library Foundation’s Edible Book Festival

from:Grand Prairie Public Library System

An Edible Book Festival is a celebration of books, reading, and food. “Edible books” (entries created out of food and representing some aspect of books or reading) will ...

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Actress Janine Turner Visits Library

from:Grand Prairie Public Library System

GRAND PRAIRIE,TX---Texas actress Janine Turner (Northern Exposure, Friday Night Lights) will make an appearance at the Grand Prairie Main Library, 901 Conover St., to help the...

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Library Celebrates African-American Heritage With Drum Ensemble

from:Betty Warmack Branch Library

Grand Prairie – The Betty Warmack Branch Library celebrates its 5th Annual African American Heritage Celebration.  The Library is proud to present the University of North...

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Jason Mraz with Lisa Hannigan

from:Verizon Theatre

Rocking socks in Flip-flops signifies that it must the chilly season in southern California. "This is a delight," Jason Mraz, a Virginia Born transplant says of the...

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America's Best Dance Crew Live

from:Verizon Theatre

The electrifying tour will feature the return of America's Best Dance Crew Season 1 winners, the incredible masked men of JabbaWockeeZ. They'll be joined by the amazing b-boys on...

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So You Think You Can Dance

from:Verizon Theatre

In Season Four, producers again will travel across the country in search of dancers who represent the rhythm of America. Those who spark the judges' interest during auditions will...

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Texas 4th of July 2009 Independence Day Events

Texas Fourth of July Fireworks, Festivities and Celebrations Kaboom Town Fireworks Show 2009, Addison, TX - July 3, 2009 4th of July Celebration, Alvin, TX - July 4,...

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11th Annual Cajun Festival

It’s Ragin' Cajun Time at Traders Village! Get ready to party hearty, creole-style, as the 11th Annual Cajun Fest cooks up big fun at Traders Village for two days, Saturday and...

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A New Look, More Info, New Ways to Share on our new Grand Prairie Community Site!

Welcome to Grand Prairie's new "shared community webspace", at AmericanTowns.com! Not just a fresh new look, but a whole host of new features and resources neatly...

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Grand Prairie, Texas holiday events and holiday shopping guide

'Tis the season to be jolly - and stressed out, overextended and downright "Grinch-y!" Here are some tips for reclaiming your holiday spirit (not to mention, your...

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Texas Thanksgiving 2008 - Turkey Day Events, Texas Food Banks

It's the ideal time to "give back" to others in the Texas community and help make some happy Thanksgiving wishes come true. Consider donating extra food to a local Texas food bank...

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Dallas Guitar Show

from:Texas Musicians Museum

Dallas Guitar Show Apr 20 - 21 This is THE premier guitar show in the world! Come and see us all 3 days at Market Hall in Dallas.

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Looking for tickets to a hot local event?

Standing in line for tickets is a drag! Whether it's a local sports event in the Grand Prairie area, that can’t-miss “reunion” concert halfway across Texas, or the latest ...

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Explore Texas: Museum of the Southwest

Shaded by lush landscaping, the Museum of the Southwest lives in the historic Turner Mansion, recognized as a state and national historic site. Built in 1934, the Mansion and...

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Explore Texas: The Austin Museum of Art

The Austin Museum of Art (AMOA) was established in 1961 as Laguna Gloria Art Museum and has continually served as Austin's primary community art museum. In keeping with Clara...

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Explore Texas: The Houston Museum of Natural Science

As one of the most heavily attended museums in the United States, and one of the most attended venues in Houston, the Museum is in the distinguished company of the Smithsonian...

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Explore Texas: Texas Natural Science Center

Its world-renowned research has produced a collection of 5.7 million specimens in the disciplines of paleontology, geology, biology, herpetology, ichthyology and entomology. The...

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Chilli Cook

from:Texas Musicians Museum

Chilli Cook ANNOUNCING THE THE TMM'S "TEXAS MUSIC EXPERIENCE ROADSHOW!" Come and visit us at our next event the NORTH TEXAS ROCK RALLY JULY 21-23 Diamond...

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Terlingua

from:Texas Musicians Museum

Terlingua ANNOUNCING THE THE TMM'S "TEXAS MUSIC EXPERIENCE ROADSHOW!" Come and visit us at our next event the NORTH TEXAS ROCK RALLY JULY 21-23 Diamond W...

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Guitars

from:Texas Musicians Museum

Guitars ANNOUNCING THE THE TMM'S "TEXAS MUSIC EXPERIENCE ROADSHOW!" Come and visit us at our next event the NORTH TEXAS ROCK RALLY JULY 21-23 Diamond W...

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Trans Pecos

from:Texas Musicians Museum

Trans Pecos ANNOUNCING THE THE TMM'S "TEXAS MUSIC EXPERIENCE ROADSHOW!" Come and visit us at our next event the NORTH TEXAS ROCK RALLY JULY 21-23 Diamond...

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Carlos Mencia

from:City Of Dallas

Ned Arnel Mencia, better known by the stage name Carlos Mencia, is a comedian, writer, and actor. He is currently the host of Mind of Mencia, where his excessive use of his...

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Turkey and trimmings and football, oh my! Thanksgiving Day info for Texas

Put on the pants with the stretchy waistband; it’s that time of year when we gather together to celebrate family, good fortune – and the fact that there are about 47...

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Veterans Day history and parades for Texas

What does Veterans Day mean to Grand Prairie and Dallas county, TX? Veterans Day originally began as a way to honor the soldiers of World War I. Although the war...

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Make Your Spirits Bright This Christmas!

'Tis the season to be jolly in­ Grand Prairie, TX – but it might also be the season to be stressed out, overextended and downright “Grinch-y!” If you find yourself...

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Hail to the Chiefs

Think of it as the Mount Rushmore of holidays – sort of. President’s Day was designed as a tidy way to commemorate the February birthdays of two of our greatest leaders:...

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Hey, Cupid! Over Here!

Valentine's Day is the most roman­­tic day of the year. That’s a lot of pressure for most of us romantically-challenged types. Whether you’re paired off or single,...

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