Concert News

Barbie movie party continues with amphitheater concert tour coming to Dallas

Barbie The Movie: In Concert will come to Dos Equis Pavilion on August 3.

Photo courtesy of Warner Bros.

Barbie was the highest-grossing movie of 2023, and Mattel is looking to capitalize on that popularity with Barbie The Movie: In Concert, a live-to-film concert experience tour that will include a stop at Dos Equis Pavilion in Dallas on Saturday, August 3.

The tour will start in Tampa, Florida, traveling to 37 cities before wrapping up on August 18 in Wantagh, New York. Two Texas cities made the cut on the tour; in addition to Dallas, it will also go to The Woodlands on August 2.

Produced by Overture Global Entertainment, the concert will bring Mattel Film’s first theatrical production to life with live music from The Barbie Land Sinfonietta, a special presentation from Orchestrator and Executive Producer Macy Schmidt’s all-women and majority women-of-color orchestra.

The film will be projected onto a giant LED screen as the Sinfonietta performs the film’s score by Mark Ronson and Andrew Wyatt. Promising a "one-of-a-kind immersive experience," the tour will also feature specialty limited-edition merchandise, photo opportunities, and more.

In addition to the all-women orchestra, Barbie The Movie: In Concert will include a touring road crew consisting of a veteran lineup of all-women technical and production professionals.

Barbie is nominated for eight Oscars at the 96th annual Academy Awards, to be held on Sunday, March 10. Two of those nominations are for Best Song - "I'm Just Ken," sung by Ryan Gosling, and "What Was I Made For?" by Billie Eilish.

Citi cardmembers will have access to presale tickets beginning on March 5 at 10 am through the Citi Entertainment program. Additional presales will run throughout the week ahead of the general on-sale beginning on Friday, March 8 at 10 am via ticketmaster.com.

Barbie: The Movie In Concert Dates

July 2 Tampa, FL MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre
July 3 Alpharetta, GA Ameris Bank Amphitheatre
July 5 Raleigh, NC Coastal Credit Union Music Park
July 6 Camden, NJ Freedom Mortgage Pavilion
July 7 Bristow, VA Jiffy Lube Live
July 8 Virginia Beach, VA Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater
July 9 Charlotte, NC PNC Music Pavilion
July 10 Burgettstown, PA The Pavilion at Star Lake
July 12 Milwaukee, WI American Family Insurance Amphitheatre
July 13 St. Louis, MO Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre STL
July 14 Noblesville, IN Ruoff Music Center
July 15 Kansas City, MO Starlight Theater
July 17 Denver, CO Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre
July 18 Salt Lake City, UT Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre
July 20 Ridgefield, WA RV Inn Style Resorts Amphitheater
July 21 Auburn, WA White River Amphitheatre
July 25 Mountain View, CA Shoreline Amphitheatre
July 26 Wheatland, CA Toyota Amphitheater
July 27 Los Angeles, CA Hollywood Bowl
July 28 Chula Vista, CA North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre
July 30 Phoenix, AZ Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre
July 31 Albuquerque, NM Isleta Amphitheater
August 2 Houston, TX The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
August 3 Dallas, TX Dos Equis Pavilion
August 4 Rogers, AR Walmart AMP
August 6 Birmingham, AL Oak Mountain Amphitheatre
August 7 Nashville, TN Ascend Amphitheater
August 8 Tinley Park, IL Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre
August 9 Cincinnati, OH Riverbend Music Center
August 10 Clarkston, MI Pine Knob Music Theatre
August 11 Toronto, ON Budweiser Stage
August 12 Cuyahoga Falls, OH Blossom Music Center
August 14 Darien Lake, NY Darien Lake Amphitheater
August 15 Hartford, CT The XFINITY Theatre
August 16 Mansfield, MA Xfinity Center
August 17 Holmdel, NJ PNC Bank Arts Center
August 18 Wantagh, NY Northwell Health at Jones Beach

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Store closure

Beloved Dallas boat and kayak shop Mariner Sails to close after 50 years

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Mariner Sails will be missed by boaters, kayakers, and fishermen.

After more than five decades serving North Texas paddlers, sailors, and watersports enthusiasts, Dallas watercraft store Mariner Sails is coming into harbor for good.

Founder and owner Aris Tsamis announced the store closure in an email to customers and on the shop website, saying he has decided to retire after more than 50 years in business.

Located at 11110 N. Stemmons Fwy. in north Dallas, Mariner Sails has long been a go-to for kayaks, canoes, sailboats, paddleboards, accessories, repairs, and expert advice. Over the years, the store built a loyal following among everyone from competitive racers to casual weekend paddlers.

"Thank you for your business and support for over 50 years," Tsamis wrote to customers. "We have been fortunate to navigate the retail and service world for over 50 years, and we couldn't have done it without you."

Mariner Sails was known for stocking hard-to-find inventory and taking the time to personally assist customers with questions, purchases, and even helping them load up new watercraft to haul home. As a fun tradition, they took photos of happy customers standing next to their new boats and kayaks outside the store and posted them to their Facebook page.

Tsamis credited customers for helping sustain the business since 1975 and for creating a community centered around life on the water.

"You are the reason we have worked for so many years to help make sure our watersports community can get on the water and enjoy the peace, the competition, the comradery, the friendships, and the satisfaction of being on the water," he said.

Social media posts about the closure have drawn more than 100 comments from longtime customers recounting experiences buying watercraft or seeking expertise on parts and repairs. One likened it to "a death in the family." Others wonder why no one has stepped in to buy the business.

While calling the decision bittersweet, Tsamis said retirement will allow him to spend more time enjoying the sports he has spent a career supporting.

"I'm going to miss my Mariner Sails family and friends, and I have enjoyed every minute of my time with you," he wrote. "On the flip side, I'm very excited about the opportunity to get out on the water more and enjoy the sports we all love."

In news that softens the blow just slightly, the closure means the launch of a major liquidation sale. Mariner Sails closed its doors to customers June 9-10 to prepare for the event, with the store-closing sale beginning Thursday, June 11. Tsamis described it as the company's "biggest, best, and FINAL SALE," adding that "everything MUST GO."

The sale will take place in-store only, with additional details expected through the company's email and social media channels. (The website will not show sale pricing, they note.) Customers are encouraged to shop early for the best selection. Doors will open at the regular time of 9 am June 11.

"Our doors will be closing forever soon, so please visit us and help celebrate our time together," Tsamis said.

No final closing date has been announced, but a Facebook post says it'll be "a few short weeks."

"It has been my privilege to be a part of your watersports community," Tsamis wrote. "We here at Mariner Sails wish you all the time on the water you can stand!"

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