"On the Avenue!" 11/12/13
Mark Pittard
Hello Dallas! It's time once again to take a trip down our beloved Avenue!
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FROM THE MAYOR’S OFFICE:
Back on track with the newsletter this week! Hope that you enjoy it.
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FOR FRIDAY 11/15/13 – HAPPY HOUR – SOCIAL HOUSE IN ADDISON – 6 PM
OFF THE AVENUE – From the Sterling Society – Happy Hour - The Social House at Village on the Parkway - 5100 Belt Line Rd,#410, Addison, 75254 - 6:00PM - 9:00PM - Sterling is always looking for new members dedicated to helping others. If you would like to consider Sterling membership please contact one of their members. Happy Hour Drink Specials with wristbands! $1 Off any Draft, $2 Off Wine by the Glass, $3 Wells, 50% Specialty Cocktails and 50% Off Crown and Down - appetizer buffet compliments of Social House. FREE PARKING! AND JOIN THE PARTY WITH A CAUSE. The Sterling Society has monthly happy hours at selective venues in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex. For a $10 donation upon entering the happy hour event attendees receive a wrist band which entitles guests to incredible drink specials and light appetizers. Sterling Society happy hours are one of many things to do in Dallas, which support a great cause while having a good time. Sterling's happy hours are widely attended by 200-300 professional men and women. Benefiting: Ability's Connection Texas (ACT)
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FOR SATURDAY 11/16/13 – CITY LIGHTS – MAIN STREET – 5 PM
OFF THE Avenue - From “The Uptown Update” - City Lights - 5pm - Main Street, Downtown Dallas - The holidays begin Downtown with City Lights Saturday from 5-1o p.m. Each year, City Lights grows with a new element of awe, and this year will be no different with special performances by the Invincible Czars at BeloGarden (6:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.), strolling carolers, and more!
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FOR SATURDAY 11/16/13 – FOOTBALL GAME – ATT STADIUM IN ARLINGTON – 6 PM
OFF THE AVENUE – If you are planning on attending the Texas Tech vs. Baylor game, the Mayor of Greenville Avenue will be making an appearance! The game will be played at 6 PM at ATT Stadium.
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HAT'S OFF!
Louis Canelakes, operator of Louie's bar passed away Sunday after a short illness. He was 58. "D Magazine" labeled Louis "The Prince of Pour." Growing up an hour's drive north of Chicago, he never wavered in his loyalty to Chicago's teams -- though he wasn't shy about his frustation with the often hapless Cubs. Hanging out at Louie's was like taking graduate level courses in political science, literature and philosophy.
The future of Louie's remains unchanged for now. Louie's brother Chris went in to work early Monday afternoon to start cooking as usual.
DALLAS RANKING:
From Culture Map Dallas - Dallas scores big among best cities for rabid sports fans by Jonathan Rienstra.
As proof that sports dominate some people’s lives, a new study found that Dallas is the fourth-best city for sports fans. What’s more, a quarter of people would be willing to spend more on rent if it put them closer to their favorite team’s arena.
In a survey by Rent.com, 25 percent of fans said more rent would be worth being within 30 minutes of their favorite team’s home court, while 12 percent said that proximity to sports arenas was more important than being close to work.
Dallas came in fourth behind New York City, Chicago and Los Angeles for best sports city based on number of teams, championships and team values.
Dallas earned a high ranking thanks to having NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL and MLS teams as well as the Cowboys’ obscene value. The team, which is the third most valuable franchise in the world, brings in more than $600 million in ticket revenue and is valued at $2.3 billion.
Rent.com also showed the average rent of a two-bedroom apartment for each of the top 10 cities, and Dallas came in lowest at $1,383. Conversely, New York City had the highest rent at $5,460, because New York City is actually a long con to take all of your money.
So although Dallas is fourth for sports fans, it’s actually cheaper to rent three apartments around town near stadiums than it is to find one apartment in New York. That’s nearly as crazy as wanting to pay more to live closer to your favorite team.
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THE DALLAS SEEN:
Last week many of Dallas’ most prominent were spotted on and off the Avenue! Here are just a few of those sightings!
Last Saturday the place to be for famous sightings was at American Airlines Center as the Stars hosted the defending Stanley Cup Champion Chicago Blackhawks! It was a great game! Before the game my brother and I met up with two great Chicagoans - “Polish” Al and Jill in the Old No. 7 Club! During the game my brother and I waved at Chicago native and my favorite author – Marcus Blake and many of his crew! Karen O’Brien was there, as well as Kelly Counts! Laura Mawhinney was also at the game! Of course, what would a Hawks vs. Stars games be without Chicago native Ray Hostetler and his wife Nicole! But the most dramatic sighting was Chicago native Pete Krogulski carrying proudly the flag of the great city of Chicago!
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I have to run, but I hope to see you on the Avenue!
The Mayor of Greenville Avenue (H.O.F.#1)