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Saucy comedian Chelsea Handler to tour Texas in fall with date in Dallas

Comedian Chelsea Handler will perform three shows in Texas.

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Comedian Chelsea Handler has once again expanded her Little Big Bitch Tour, which started in 2023, to multiple cities across the U.S. in 2024, including a date at the Music Hall at Fair Park on Saturday, November 16.

The expansion will see Handler add 18 more cities to the ongoing tour, with dates starting in July and running through the end of the year. In addition to Dallas, Handler will also perform in Sugar Land on November 15 and Austin on November 17.

The tour gives fans a retrospective look at what made her the person and comedian she is today. It is a follow-up to the saucily-named Vaccinated & Horny Tour in 2021 and 2022, her return to standup after a six-year hiatus.

That tour was taped for Handler's latest special, Revolution, which was released on Netflix in December 2022.

Handler has had the bulk of her success in the 21st century, hosting The Chelsea Handler Show in 2006 and 2007, and then Chelsea Lately from 2007 to 2014.

She has also written six New York Times best-selling books, most recently Life Will Be the Death of Me in 2019, and currently hosts the advice podcast, Dear Chelsea. Additionally, she has hosted the Critics’ Choice Awards in 2023 and 2024.

Ticket presales for the new dates go on sale starting on Wednesday, May 1 ahead of the general on-sale on Friday, May 3 at 10 am. Fans will be able to purchase tickets to the new and previously announced dates at LiveNation.com.

CHELSEA HANDLER 2024 LITTLE BIG BITCH TOUR DATES

Fri May 24 | Prior Lake, MN | Mystic Lake Casino Hotel
Fri Jul 19 | Kahului, HI | Castle Theater
Sat Jul 20 | Honolulu, HI | Hawaii Theater
Sun Jul 28 | Hollywood, FL | Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood
Fri Aug 02 | Santa Rosa, CA | Luther Burbank Center for the Arts
Sat Aug 10 | Atlantic City, NJ | Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena (w/ Matteo Lane)
Fri Sep 13 | North Charleston, SC | North Charleston Performing Arts Center
Sat Sep 14 | Charlotte, NC | Ovens Auditorium
Thu Oct 24 | Peoria, IL | Peoria Civic Theater
Fri Oct 25 | Indianapolis, IN | Murat Theatre @ Old National Centre
Sat Oct 26 | St. Louis, MO | Stifel Theatre
Fri Nov 08 | Brooklyn, NY | Kings Theatre
Sat Nov 09 | Bethlehem, PA | Wind Creek Event Center
Sun Nov 10 | Philadelphia, PA | The Met Philadelphia Presented by Highmark
Fri Nov 15 | Houston, TX | Smart Financial Centre at Sugar Land
Sat Nov 16 | Dallas, TX | Music Hall at Fair Park
Sun Nov 17 | Austin, TX | ACL Live - Moody Theater
Sat Nov 23 | Montclair, NJ | The Wellmont Theater
Thu Dec 05 | Des Moines, IA | Des Moines Civic Center
Fri Dec 06 | Omaha, NE | Holland Performing Arts Center
Sat Dec 28 | New Orleans, LA | Mahalia Jackson Theatre of Performing Arts
Sun Dec 29 | Atlanta, GA | Cobb Energy PAC

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Pickleball News

Indoor pickleball concept from Georgia bounces into Frisco

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Pickleball paddles face off.

There's a new indoor pickleball concept coming to Dallas: Called Ace Pickleball Club, it's a growing chain from Georgia, making its Texas debut in Frisco in an old BuyBuy Baby space at at 2930 Preston Rd. #600. According to a release, it opens July 12.

Ace Pickleball was founded in Roswell, Georgia in 2023, and calls itself the only facility of its kind, delivering a member-focused approach and all-inclusive pricing.

Professional-grade cushioned courts and a welcoming community create the optimal playing experience for all skill levels. The chain currently has 15 locations across the U.S. including Colorado, Oklahoma, and Illinois.

They emphasize an inclusive community with unlimited open play, and offer clinics, tournaments, social events, and ball machine reservations. They also offer paddle demos so that members can test out the newest technology from a variety of brands to find their favorite.

When they open, they'll offer free introductory pickleball clinics for beginners to go over the rules of the sport and feel more comfortable as they learn about the game.

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Indoor facilities have an advantage in that they're impervious to weather so players can play year-round.

The Frisco location is a nearly 33,000-square-foot facility with 11 full-size courts and one dinking court designed to welcome players of all skill levels. Memberships are $129 monthly with the first month free.

Bringing the concept to Frisco is Juan Menchaca, a former corporate worker who is a pickleball player himself. When he and his wife relocated to the DFW area in May 2023, he brought with him a lifelong dream of opening a sports facility.

Introduced to pickleball by his brother-in-law, who is now training to go pro in pickleball, Menchaca was instantly hooked by the game’s fast pace, simple rules, and strong sense of community.

Opening a dedicated pickleball facility felt like the ideal first serve into the world of sports.

“I saw the demand I knew Ace Pickleball Club was the right fit,” Menchaca says. “The model is perfect for all skill levels across the Frisco community. I’ve always wanted to create something people could rally around, and this not only provides that, but helps in bringing our community closer.”

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