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Chaplin the Musical at Addison’s WaterTower Theater

By Chad Pritchard

“You never know what’s going to happen with live theater” seemed to be the theme at the WaterTower Theater Saturday evening. During the fourth night of the run of “Chaplin the Musical,” which is based on Charlie Chaplin’s life, the show was paused for half an hour during the first act due to technical difficulties backstage, and then, a curtain mishap in the beginning fourth act hardly took away from the beautiful performances of the actors, in what could have been a disastrous night. The cast shined in the face of these difficulties, and one could hardly notice the mishaps as they performed brilliantly through them.

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III Forks Opening in Addison

North Texas’ most iconic steakhouse, III Forks, will soon have another location to serve Texas diners. The beloved restaurant based in Frisco will add an Addison location set to open in late 2024. The restaurant will be in Village on the Parkway at 5100 Belt Line Road. It is a return to the Dallas North Tollway Corridor for III Forks, which had a location on Dallas Parkway for 22 years before opening in Frisco.

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Kick off the Holiday Season Early with Vitruvian Lights on Nov. 18

For the first time in its 11-year history, Vitruvian Lights is kicking off the season BEFORE Black Friday. The tree lighting of the largest FREE holiday lights display in North Texas is moving up a week to Saturday, Nov. 18. Santa will “flip the switch” at 6 p.m. that night to turn on more than 1.5 million sparkling LED lights wrapped around 555 trees. That means we’ll have six extra days to enjoy the magic that is Vitruvian Lights!

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Addison After Dark: Harvest Hayday Features Fall Fun on Oct. 21

The leaves are changing colors and it’s worth celebrating. The final Addison After Dark event of 2023 brings a fall festival to Addison Circle Park on Oct. 21. The night of FREE specialty entertainment, powered by Oncor, is themed Harvest Hayday and will offer a variety of activities, live music, food trucks and seasonal experiences. Nights under the stars in Addison have never been better.

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Postino, the All-Day Wine Cafe, Opens in Addison


Chef’s Charcuterie – prosciutto di parma, Spanish chorizo, salami, truffle burrata, chef’s cheese pick, olive, heart of palm, charred artichoke, blistered sweet pepper, rostini, lavash bread

photos by Joey Stewart

Postino WineCafé opened its doors to the Addison community at Prestonwood Place earlier in August in a 4,308-square-foot space at 5280 Belt Line Road. Designed as a laid-back all-day hangout, the wine bar and restaurant with its eye-catching interiors, brings a carefully curated wine program, inviting culinary menu, warm hospitality, and welcoming vibes to North Dallas.

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Cantina Laredo Addison to host Espolon Tequila dinner on Aug. 19

Evoking the flavors of modern Mexico City cuisine, Cantina Laredo in Addison will host a special four-course Tequila Dinner featuring exclusive menu items on Saturday, Aug. 19. Guests will be treated to an Espolòn Tequila flight during the cocktail reception beginning at 7 p.m., and dinner will be served at 7:30 p.m.

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On Monday, July 3, fabulous fireworks won’t be the only thing launching across the North Texas skies above the Town of Addison. As has been the tradition for decades, the award-winning fireworks show will be preceded by an aerial spectacle that can be seen from miles away. The Addison Airport Air Show, fueled by Million Air Dallas, will begin at 7:30 p.m. that evening, two hours prior to the Addison Kaboom Town. fireworks show.

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LORO Addison Hosting Aaron Franklin BBQ + Book Signing Event June 10 from 2-5pm

LORO Asian Smokehouse & Bar will be hosting an exclusive BBQ and book signing event to celebrate the launch of Chef Aaron Franklin’s third book, “Franklin Smoke”, next month. On June 10 from 2-5pm, Franklin will be celebrating at LORO Addison with complimentary book signing and smoked Pulled Pork and Chopped Brisket Sliders for purchase. The first 50 guests will also receive a free signed copy of the book.

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