July 12, 2023
Pristine wilderness, abundant wildlife, and expansive lake views delight hikers and mountain bikers as they pivot, brake, turn, balance, and strain to negotiate the 21+ twisting miles of Northshore Trail. Pausing at a rocky bluff overlooking Lake Grapevine’s vastness — exhilarated and breathing deeply — the wonders of Northshore Trail sink in. “It’s freedom,” said McKinney resident and Northshore mountain-biking aficionado Jeffrey Denmon, “freedom from the…
It’s that time of year when the sounds of the Lakeside Music Series filter through The Shops at Lakeside, filling the plaza with happy people of all ages. “The Lakeside Music Series always surprises and delights me,” said Lakeside resident Javier Palomarez. “I enjoy the range and variety of the music — from country to blues…
Watching fireworks this July 4: unlike years past
If you’re expecting to watch the City of Grapevine July 4th Fireworks Extravaganza from Lake Grapevine, Rockledge Park, Sunset Point, or other spots around Lakeside, start altering your plans now.
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Michael Clay employs music to please audiences, lift children
Michael Clay was busy in mid May managing event projects for Michael Clay Productions (e.g., Lakeside Music Series), when the phone rang. A producer from ABC’s American Idol was calling with news. The following week, the producer said, prior to the final episode of the American Idol season, a significant check would be gifted…
Monte Montgomery to dazzle Lakeside on Friday, May 17
Rare indeed are the opportunities when the Lakeside Music Series can present a performer like Monte Montgomery, who Carlos Santana called “one of the most gifted guitarists I’ve ever seen. His playing is almost supernatural.”
But on Friday, May 17 at 7:30 pm, Montgomery will entertain Lakeside music lovers in a special fund-raising event benefitting…
Enjoy Bike with the Blue on Saturday, May the 4th (be with you)
The fourth annual Bike with the Blue event takes place in Lakeside Village (formerly Lakeside DFW) on Saturday, May 4. Runners and adult bikers are encouraged to register now. (Participants in the Bike with the Blue Youth Ride with officers need not register.) Helmets are required for all riders.
Holiday Event offers the best in seasonal family fun
Light your Christmas fire on Wednesday, December 6, 5-8 pm with the Lakeside Holiday Event in The Shops at Lakeside in southern Flower Mound. The holiday sights, sounds, and activities will warm the cockles of your Yuletide spirit.
Lakeside 5K participants shine despite cold rain
At the Sixth Annual Lakeside 5K and Family Fun Run, the rain fell relentlessly, with temperatures sinking into the fifties. But the chilly, wet weather on Saturday, October 28, didn’t diminish the numbers or the enthusiasm of those gathered for the event.
In all, 268 runners participated in the Halloween-themed event, many sporting costumes for the…
DFW’s best: Full Moon Yoga at Sunset Point
Many enjoy the lake and sunset views from Lakeside, but those who practice yoga at Sunset Point may feel the most passionately about those views and the spot. Under the guidance of Jo Stokes, owner of Urban Vybe in Lakeside, they have been putting the deck’s expanse and views to good use six to seven…
Vocalist on Grammy-winning record to wow Lakeside Music Series Friday
Rosana Eckert, who performs Friday, Oct. 20 with pianist Dave Meder, becomes the first Lakeside Music Series artist who has sung on a Grammy-winning recording. (Eckert also has been associated with two Grammy-nominated records: one with Bobby McFerrin, and one with the Dallas vocal group, Kings Return.) In April 2022, Eckert won her Grammy certificate for…
Lakeside 5K/Family Fun Day scheduled for Oct. 28
The Lakeside 5K and Family Fun Day takes place Saturday, October 28, and features a Dress-Up contest, a Fun Run (one mile), and the 5K (of course). The sixth annual event benefits Ally’s Wish, an award-winning organization based in Flower Mound that grants wishes to terminally ill mothers with young children (see the video below). The…
Heat forces cancelation of August 4 Music Series show
With temperatures expected to reach 104-7 degrees (and feeling like 110+), the August 4 Lakeside Music Series show has been canceled. Every attempt will be made to reschedule Katrina Cain, a fan favorite at Lakeside, for a date in the fall.
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