Thursday February 9, 2012
Let's go Rangers! Will 2012 be the year the Texas Rangers bring home the World Series title? It will be exciting to watch the season develop.
It may be too early to start the chant -- but it's not too early to start trying to get tickets for Opening Day 2012. No, you don't just whip out a credit card and buy a ticket. There's a process and here's how you do it.
A random drawing for the opportunity to purchase tickets to Texas Rangers 2012 Opening Day will be held on or about Tuesday, 02/21/2012.
The Fine Print: Selected winners will have the opportunity to purchase two tickets to Opening Day game (Friday, April 6, 2012) prior to the public on-sale when inventory will be extremely limited. No additional tickets will be available and no exceptions will be made for those seeking additional tickets. Tickets will be available to winners on a first-come, first served basis only while tickets remain. Exact date, times and instructions for ticket purchase will be communicated by e-mail to each applicant selected. If a selected applicant does not follow these instructions, he or she will forfeit the opportunity to purchase tickets.
There's no charge to register for the opportunity to win tickets -- and there's no obligation to buy a ticket either. But who wouldn't want to skip out of work and go to Opening Day 2012?
Legal Jargon: Each applicant selected will be notified by Wednesday, 02/22/2012 via the e-mail address submitted on the registration form. Those applicants whose names are selected will have an opportunity to purchase Opening Day tickets at a date and time to be indicated in the e-mail. In the event that the winner does not respond to such notification by purchasing 2012 Opening Day tickets in the timeframe indicated, a disqualification will result.
What: Enter for a chance to win Opening Day Texas Rangers tickets
Deadline to Enter: 12 Noon on February 20, 2012
Winner Announced: February 22, 2012
2012 Opening Day: April 6 vs. White Sox
Individual Game Tickets on Sale: March 3, 2012
Increased Prices over 2011? Yes, across the board - tickets and parking.
Enter the lottery to win tickets today. You know I did!
Wednesday February 8, 2012
I love everything about Seasons 52 -- and not just because it's February.
I love that it's a fresh grill restaurant (translation: healthy and yummy) with 63 wines by the glass. I love how it constantly changes to menu to celebrate the seasonal changes. I heart that there's nothing on the menu over 475 calories. And now, Seasons 52 even wants to celebrate Valentine's Day too? Can it get any better?!
Yes, through February 15th, you can find the newest Mini Indulgence dessert on the menu. It's the Chocolate Raspberry Valentine -- decadent chocolate cake layered between ribbons of chocolate syrup, raspberry puree and raspberry mousse, garnished with whipped cream and a chocolate (wait for it) kiss.
I think I'm in love.
Chocolate and raspberries served together are the perfect marriage of flavors because it gives you a little sweet and a little tart. And I think chocolate should be a food group like grains, fruit, vegetables, etc.
It's Guilt-Free!
The best news is that after a great dinner, you don't have to experience the guilt of a heavy dessert because Mini Indulgences are all 275 calories or less! Enjoy perennial favorites like Rocky Road, Pecan Pie and Chocolate Peanut Butter Mousse and seasonal favorites such as Pumpkin Pie with a ginger snap crust, Strawberry Shortcake and now the Chocolate Raspberry Valentine.
Sounds like a suh-weet deal to me.
Read my review of Seasons 52.
What: Chocolate Raspberry Valentine
When: Through February 15, 2012
Where: Seasons 52, the Shops at Legacy, 7300 Lone Star Drive, Plano, Tx 75024. 972-312-8852.
Why: Hello? It's chocolate!
Friday February 3, 2012
February 3 is National Wear Red Day. The American Heart Association created this special day as part of an awareness program for heart disease -- the number-one killer of women in the United States.
People across DFW are teaming up to show support for women's heart health. Even the multicolored lights on the Dallas Omni Hotel were turned to red Thursday night and they will remain red on Friday as a show of support.
Go Red!
Everyone is encouraged to wear red. Guys, Tiger Woods always wears red during the final round of his golf tourneys. Surely you have a red golf shirt, sweater or tie. Be bold and show your support.
Ladies, we all know that red is sexy. Can you pull off a red dress? If not, try a pop of red (top, sweater, t-shirt) with black slacks or jeans. If you're like me -- I mostly wear black -- then add red lipstick or accessories.
The Cool Kids Are Wearing It
Even my daughter's elementary school is encouraging everyone to wear red on Friday. She will be sporting a red t-shirt with a sequined heart and tulle skirt that I found at Target. It's super cute.
So please have a heart and wear red.
Tuesday January 31, 2012
What a difference a year makes. It's hard to believe that this week last year DFW was experiencing temperatures around 0 degrees and the ground was covered with ice and snow.
It was this time last year that I attended all the festivities surrounding Super Bowl XLV at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington. In case you were without power, here are the highlights from 2012.
If you're a fan of all things NFL, you can relive some of the fun from 2011 right here. To me, the highlight of XLV was interviewing Duran Duran, one of my favorite 80s bands, and listening to Kid Rock perform at the VH1 Fan Jam at Verizon Theatre in Grand Prairie.
I braved the Dallas North Tollway's icy conditions and somehow made it safely (and on time) to the Black Eyed Peas press conference downtown.
The Peas were the halftime entertainment. Although I enjoyed the show, they took some harsh criticism. Some people didn't like their song selection. They wanted new stuff. Everybody's a critic.
Now the game is history, the halftime show is history and Jerry Jones is trying to bring another Bowl to Arlington. Do you think he will be successful? Most people do.
(Photos by Angela Patterson)
