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Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center Through Oct. 31 DSO Pops Series fuses classical and pop, old and new. The legendary Liza Minnelli will sing sensational American standards in a glamorous appearance. Halloween weekend, see one of Alfred Hitchcock's greatest films on a larger-than-life screen with the score performed live. Then DSO's famed annual Halloween concert features some of the greatest "spooky" music ever written. Upcoming programs include:

Sept. 1-2 The Music of Michael Jackson
Sept. 3-5 Pink Martini with the DSO
Oct. 8-9 Liza Minnelli with the DSO
Oct. 29-30 DSO Plays Psycho
Oct. 31 Symphonic Spook-tacular
The DSO performs at the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center, 2301 Flora St. Information: 214-692-0203 or dallassymphony.com.

Thursday Night Live
Through Sept. 9 Enjoy Thursday Night Live at the Dallas Museum of Art. Included in the lineup is Jazz in the Atrium every Thursday night from 6 to 8 p.m. General admission is free. The lineup includes:
Sept. 2 Breggett Rideau
Dallas favorite Breggett Rideau performs contemporary jazz. With her deep, resonant voice and her total command of jazz and soul, she's one of the area's most promising singers.
Sept. 9 John Lewis Trio
Jazz piano player John Lewis, who has gained critical acclaim in national jazz publications, performs his own compositions.
Information: 214-922-1200 or dallasmuseumofart.org.

Image: House of BluesThrough Sept. 2 House of Blues showcases an eclectic mix of live music. Coming soon:
Sept. 2 Justin Nozuka with Alex Cuba and Ry Cuming
The House of Blues is in the historic White Swan Building, 2200 N. Lamar St., between the West End and Victory Park. Information: 214-978-BLUE or houseofblues.com.

Superpages.com Center
Through Oct. 23 Superpages.com Center hosts a diverse group of bands playing pop, rock, metal or country at the outdoor concert venue at Fair Park.
Sept. 3 Creed with Skillet and Theft
Sept. 4 John Mayer
Sept. 5 Budweiser Superfest: Anthony Hamilton, Kem, Jaheim, Raheem Devaughn
Sept. 10 Rockstar Energy Drink UPROAR Festival with Disturbed and Avenged Sevenfold
Sept. 11 Dave Matthews Band
Sept. 12 Jonas Brothers with Demi Lovato
Sept. 21 Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers and ZZ Top
Sept. 23 Kings of Leon
Sept. 24 Jagermeister Music Tour: Slayer and Megadeth with Anthrax
Sept. 26 Rush Time Machine Tour 2010
Oct. 8 Sugarland with Little Big Town and Randy Montana
Oct. 21 Maroon 5
Oct. 23 Gary Allan with Randy Houser, Jarrod Niemann, and more
The Superpages.com Center is at 1818 First Ave. Information: 214-421-1111 or livenation.com.

Poor David's Pub Through Sept. 18 Poor David's Pub offers live music in a laid-back venue. Coming up:
Sept. 3 Off Limits
Sept. 4 Claxton Welch Band
Sept. 10 Jayson Bales
Sept. 11 Andre Prehay and The Orch'a'stra
Sept. 18 Sara Hickman
Information: poordavidspub.com.
Gilley's Dallas logo Through Sept. 18 Gilley's Dallas, the Dallas cousin of the famed Houston dance hall featured in the motion picture "Urban Cowboy," features live music and dancing nightly. Coming up in the Palladium Showroom:

Sept. 3-4 Chris Rivers Band
Sept. 18 Cory Morrow
Gilley's Dallas is located at 1135 S. Lamar. Information: gilleysdallas.com.

The Palladium Ballroom Through Sept. 7 The Palladium Ballroom, 1135 S. Lamar, features top musical performances by today's most popular and up-and-coming bands. Coming up:
Sept. 7 Adam Lambert
Sept. 22 Smashing Pumpkins
Sept. 24 Rick Ross
Information: thepalladiumballroom.com.

DSO Through Nov. 7 The Dallas Symphony Orchestra Texas Instruments Classical Series includes favorites by Beethoven, Holst, Brahms, Mendelssohn, Latin Masterworks and much more. Upcoming performances include:
Sept. 9-12 Heroic Beethoven
Sept. 23-26 Beethoven's Triumph
Sept. 30-Oct. 3 Holst The Planets
Oct. 14-16 Brahms A German Requiem
Oct. 21-24 Magical Mendelssohn
Nov. 4-7 Latin Masterworks
The DSO performs at the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center, 2301 Flora St. Information: 214-692-0203 or dallassymphony.com.

AT&T PAC
Through Sept. 26 Enjoy musical artists in all their many styles at the AT&T Performing Arts Center, 2403 Flora St. in the Arts District. Coming up:
Sept. 12 Brinker International
Forum: T Bone Burnett
- Winspear Opera House
Sept. 14-26 Blue Man Group
- Winspear Opera House
Sept. 22 Dallas Wind Symphony: The Leaves are Falling
- Meyerson Symphony Center
Information: attpac.org.

Sept. 16-Oct. 28 Cool Thursdays feature a wide assortment of music from country to rock and roll. Bring a blanket, stretch out on the lawn, and chill out during cool autumn evenings at the Dallas Arboretum for this fall's lineup of great entertainment:
Sept. 16 Beatlegras: Beatles Tribute
Sept. 23 Briefcase Blues: Blues Brothers Tribute
Sept. 30 Dallas Unlimited: Pop, Rock, Motown, Country
Oct. 7 Cuvee: Disco & Dance
Oct. 14 Petty Theft: Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers Tribute
Oct. 21 Micky and the Motorcars: Contemporary Country
Oct. 28 M80s: 80s Dance Hits
Concerts begin at 7:00 p.m. at the Arboretum, 8525 Garland Road. Information: 214-515-6500 or dallasarboretum.org.

Through Oct. 24 American Airlines Center hosts a busy calendar of big-time arena concerts in styles to suit every taste. Coming up:
Sept. 18 A.R. Rahman Victory Station image
Oct. 1 Shakira
Oct. 9 Carrie Underwood
Oct. 24 Vicente Fernandez & Paquita La Del Barrio
Catch the music at the AAC in the heart of Victory Park, 2500 Victory Ave. Information: 214-373-8000 or americanairlinescenter.com.

Plano Symphony Orchestra Oct. 23 Plano Symphony Orchestra presents "Somewhere Over the Rainbow: A Tribute to Judy Garland." Broadway superstar Linda Eder performs her famed tribute to the immortal and beloved Judy Garland at the Eisemann Center for Performing Arts, 2351 Performance Dr. Information: 972-473-7262 or planosymphony.org.

Nov. 5-7 Cirque de la Symphonie brings the magic of some of the best cirque artists in the world performing on the same stage with Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra. Aerialists fly overhead and acrobatic feats are performed to classical masterpieces and memorable contemporary music. The Bass Hall is at Fourth and Commerce streets in Sundance Square. Information: 877-212-4280 or basshall.com.
  • Via Trinity Railway Express (TRE) to ITC Station, then the T's bus route 1 or 15
    Note: Last eastbound TRE train to Dallas Union Station departs ITC Station at 10:42 p.m. Monday through Saturday. No TRE service on Sundays.
    After October 4, 2010, the last eastbound TRE train to Dallas Union Station departs ITC Station at 9:51 p.m. Monday through Saturday.

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