Take Bison tour, paddle the Elm Fork at Lewisville Lake preserve

There are several special events planned for this month at the Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area. The 2,000 acres of prairies, forests and wetlands is managed as a wildlife preserve by a group of agencies including the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the University of North Texas, the City of Lewisville, Lewisville ISD, and Texas A&M University.   […]

Final weekend: ‘HONK! Jr.’ musical based on ‘Ugly Ducking’

(Lewisville) Actors Conservatory Theatre, Lewisville’s own children’s theatre, will present “HONK! Jr.,” the British musical based on Hans Christian Andersen’s “Ugly Duckling” and voted Best Musical for 2000 in Britain’s Olivier Awards. The show will open Friday, Oct. 7, and run through Oct. 15 with shows on Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m. and Saturday […]

‘Great American Trailer Park’ opens GLCT season

(Lewisville) The Greater Lewisville Community Theatre opens its 2011-12 season with “Great American Trailer Park Musical.” The show runs through Oct. 30, with performances Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 3 p.m. Due to the popularity of this show, an additional performance has been scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 27, at 8 p.m. […]

Visual Art League presents ‘On the Move’

(Lewisville) A new Visual Art League members’ show, “On the Move,” will run from Saturday, Oct. 15 through Nov. 19 in the Gallery at MCL Grand. An opening reception will be held 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22. Visual Art League is one of six local groups receiving funding from the Greater Lewisville Arts […]

Spector’s Gun Collection set for free Oct. 11 concert at MCL Grand

(Lewisville) The popular “Sounds of Lewisville” concert series, a free family favorite since 1991, will present Spector’s Gun Collection on Tuesday, Oct. 11, in the courtyard of the Medical Center of Lewisville Grand Theater, 100 N. Charles Street in the heart of historic Old Town Lewisville. Spector’s Gun Collection (and Naked Lunch on Oct. 18) […]

‘Le Ballet de Dracula’ offers thrills, chills, chance to dance and don costumes

‘Le Ballet de Dracula’ offers thrills, chills, chance to dance and don costumes

LakeCities Ballet Theatre will present its 6th annual performance of “Le Ballet de Dracula” with three shows on Oct. 14-15 at the Medical Center of Lewisville Grand Theater. This original ballet, written by Tom Rutherford and beautifully choreographed by LakeCities Ballet Artistic Director Kelly Lannin, is fast becoming a seasonal classic for North Texas. This year’s cast […]

Hank Williams tribute: ‘No more sad songs’

Hank Williams tribute: ‘No more sad songs’

(Lewisville) The tumultuous life, and final concert, of country music legend Hank Williams will be brought to life on the Performance Hall stage of the Medical Center of Lewisville Grand Theater when Texas Family Musicals presents “There’ll Be No Sad Songs” for three shows on Oct. 1-2. Ticket prices range from $26 to $35, depending […]

Eater X retains crown at World Tamale Eating Championship

Eater X retains crown at World Tamale Eating Championship

(Lewisville) Sept. 24, 2011 – Tim “Eater X” Janus captured the World Tamale Eating Championship in Lewisville Sept. 24 for the fourth time in the event’s seven-year history, downing 67 tamales in 12 minutes to successfully defend his 2010 title. Janus, ranked third in the world by Major League Eating, also won the Lewisville event in […]

Western Days update: chef bios, demos, concerts

Western Days update: chef bios, demos, concerts

Visitors at Lewisville’s Western Days festival this weekend will have a chance to watch eight professional chefs at work in a series of cooking demonstrations featuring members of World Master Chefs Society – Team USA. Free demonstrations at the new Culinary Corner, sponsored by Castle Hills/Bright Realty and Southwest Displays & Events, will be Saturday, […]

Free light bulbs to be given away at Western Days festival

Keep Lewisville Beautiful will give out free CFL light bulbs to Lewisville residents at Western Days on Friday, Sept. 23, and Saturday Sept. 24, to help reduce the use of electricity in Lewisville. First Choice Power has awarded KLB a $2,000 “Reduce Your Use” grant to fund the program. Those wanting free bulbs can visit […]