
“The Concert Truck is absolutely thrilled to be returning to Dallas this fall with the Dallas Symphony!” say founders Zhang and Luby in a news release. Once again, the concerts will be a collaboration among DSO musicians, members of other arts organizations, and concert pianists and Concert Truck founders Susan Zhang and Nick Luby. The truck rolled back in for more shows in fall and spring of 2021.įrom October 24-December 5, The Concert Truck will set up at destinations across the city, including Central Market, NorthPark Center, White Rock Ale House, Klyde Warren Park, and Galleria Dallas. It became an instant hit with audiences, who enjoyed free, 45-minute shows in outdoor settings at unexpected locations like bars and shopping centers. The Concert Truck, a 16-foot box truck converted into a fully functioning concert hall on wheels (complete with lights, sound system, and piano), was introduced to Dallas audiences via a DSO residency in 2020 - back when concert halls and orchestras were operating at diminished capacity.
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The most applause-worthy concert pivot from pandemic times is back for another encore, as the Dallas Symphony Orchestra is once again partnering with The Concert Truck for free pop-up performances around Dallas - in October, November, and December. The Concert Truck is tuned up and ready to take shows back on the road around Dallas in fall 2022. "We previously had a location in Addison and we are so excited to be returning," says VP of operations Kendra Shier. and a big opening in Addison, at 14920 Midway Rd.

#300, in the Kingsley Square shopping center at the intersection of Walnut Hill Lane, taking over the former Picasso's Pizza & Grill space (in the same center as the first Dallas location of California cookie chain Cookie Plug, opening later this month). New Jakes Burgers & Beer locations coming soon include:

The chain has seen some closures in recent years including Henderson Avenue and Uptown, which was forced to close to make way for a high-rise.īut Mad Concepts, which also owns the Slim Chickens and Floyd’s 99 Barbershop chains, has big plans, with four openings the next year, bringing them to 11 total. The concept was taken over in 2003 by Greg Garvey, who retired and sold to Mad Concepts Group in 2021. In addition to burgers, the menu includes wings, chicken-fried steak, veggie burgers, salads, sandwiches, chips & queso, quesadillas, and loaded fries.
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They have lots of big screen TVs for sports viewing inside and out, plus generous happy hours. They were ahead of their time on other now-popular trends such as a big selection of beer, which they serve in giant 18-ounce frosty schooners, and a big commitment to patios, which have become an essential accessory. in the former End Zone at Plano Road.įounded in 1985 by hamburger guru Jake Keller of Keller's fame, Jakes preceded the "better burger" trend by making a burger that was better than fast-food, with attention to detail like hand-cut fries. The new concept opened on October 4 in Dallas' Lake Highlands, at 10677 E. Massively popular Dallas chain Jakes Burgers & Beer has opened a new spinoff: Called Jakes Gameday, it's almost exactly like a Jakes Burgers & Beer, but with added features including games and family-friendly amusements.
